Snapper ZT3000 manual Uncrating, Battery Activation Installation, Charge Battery, Install Battery

Simplicity / Snapper ZTR

Uncrating

1.Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove shrink-wrap plastic.

2.Cut any banding securing the unit.

3.Release parking brake.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When cutting crate from bottom skid, use caution around tires and mower rollers.

4.Pull both transmission release levers (A, Figure 1) back and out so that they lock in the disengaged (free-wheel) position (C).

5.Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bottom of the skid to puncture the tires. Roll the rider forward off the skid.

6.Engage the transmissions by pulling the hydraulic release levers rearward and inward to release them from the disengaged position and allow them to move forward to the engaged (drive) position (B).

Battery Activation &

Installation

WARNING

BATTERY SAFETY RULES

•Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact with skin.

•Wear eye protection while handling the battery.

•To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away from battery, especially while charging.

•When installing battery cables, CONNECT THE POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable last. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Charge Battery

1.Tip the seat forward to access the battery.

2.To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included in the safety rules section of this document. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.

A

B

C

Figure 1. Transmission Release Levers

A.Transmission Release Levers

B.Engaged Position (Drive Position)

C.Disengaged Position (Free-wheel Position)

A	B
	C

Figure 2. Battery

A.Positive Cable & Cover

B.Negative Cable

C.Rubber Hold-Down Strap

Install Battery

1.Install the battery in the battery compartment

2.Connect the red positive battery cable (A) to the positive battery post.

3.Connect the black negative battery cable (B) to the negative battery post using a capscrew, washer, lockwasher and nut.

4.Secure the battery into the battery compartment using the rubber hold down strap (C). The battery cables should be underneath the rubber hold-down strap.

TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN 4 8/2007