Snapper ZF5201M, ZF2501KH, ZF6101M, ZF6101M, ZF2501KH, ZF5201M Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS	5
SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION	6
SECTION 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS	7-9
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	10-13
Pre-start Checklist	10
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake	11-12
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades	12
Parking Brake	12
Cutting Height Adjustment	.12
Driving & Stopping Machine	13
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	14-17
Change Engine Oil	14
Check Mower Blade	14
Check Mower Drive Belt	15
Check Belt Tension	15
Service - After every 25 Hours (Engine)	15
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components)	15
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication	15
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication	15
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication	16
Transaxle Lubrication	16
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication	16
Other Lubrication	16
Before Operating Machine	16
Annually - End Of Season	16-17
Fuel Filter Replacement	17
Deck Removal	17
Power Transfer Shaft Removal	17
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR	18-23
Neutral Position Adjustments	18
Mower Deck & Component Adjustments	18
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)	18-19
Parking Brake Adjustment	19
Engine Adjustments & Repair	19
Mower Blade Replacement	20
Blade Sharpening	20
Mower Drive Belt & Engine Belt Removal & Replacement	20-21
Battery Removal	21
Battery Installation	21
Battery Service & Charging	21-22
Battery Testing	22
New Battery Preparation	22
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement	23
TROUBLESHOOTING	24-25
SERVICE SCHEDULE	26
Maintenance/Replacement Parts	26
WARRANTY	27
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE	28-31

IMPORTANT

NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider machines. These structures, when installed and used properly can offer additional security to the operator against serious injury in the event of a tip over accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with your local Snapper Dealer.

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