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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
OUT FRONT Z-RIDER
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 0
POWER UNIT MODELS
ZF2200K
ZF2500K
ZF2500KH
MOWER UNIT MODELS
ZF5200M ZF6100M
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Z F 22 00 K
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
MOWER ORIENTATION SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP
POWER UNIT
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive 22 – Engine Horse Power 00 – Series Designation K – Kohler Engine
F – Out Front Mower 25 – Engine Horse Power KH – Kohler Engine
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF 12. Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light. to learn controls and develop skills. 13. Move motion control levers SLOWLY to maintain 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all control during speed and directional changes. objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling lo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 4 SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION............................................................. 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 6-9 Pre-start Checklist .................................................................................................6 Starting & St
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CONTROL PANEL BLADE SWITCH AMP METER DECK LIFT SWITCH OPERATOR’S SEAT LIGHT HOUR KEYSWITCH SWITCH METER FUEL TANK MOTION CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL (JOYSTICK) ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PARKING BRAKE DECK COVER CONTROL PANEL (SEE INSET) CASTER WHEEL BRACKET DECK HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the The nomenc
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with Make the following checks and perform the service hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement required before each start-up. of the mower is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed operations should be performed only from the to bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type operator’s position in the seat. A
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES & 4. Move engine speed control to a medium speed setting. See Figure 2.5. PARKING BRAKE This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic 5. Move engine choke control to the choke wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is position to start a cold engine. After starting, controlled by a single motion control lever or choke control must be moved to "OFF" no choke joystick. This single control lever (joystick)
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2. STOPPING ENGINE 2.2.4. PARKING BRAKE 2.2.1. ENGINE 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” parking brake lever back to the “ON” position. position. Move engine speed control to turtle See Figure 2.4. “SLOW” position and key to “STOP” position. 2. Release parking brake by moving brake See Figure 2.6. lever down to the “OFF” position. See Figure. 2.8. WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine run
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 OPERATION – MOTION CONTROL WARNING 2.3.1 DRIVING MACHINE DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine IMPORTANT: The joystick lever has to be manually motion. Move motion control lever gently and with moved to propel machine. Always return the joystick caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or with hand assistance to the neutral position to stop direction. machine. Release the joystick and it will gradually return toward the neutral po
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION d. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out Front Z- Refer to your engine owner’s manual for Rider, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts oil specifications. only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and e. Change oil filter at every oil change. service assistance. For the correct part or Refer to your engine owner’s manual for information for a particular SNAPPER Out Front Z- service instructions. Ri
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. 1. Drive Belt Cover Removal It may be necessary to raise mower deck a. Lower deck to lowest setting. higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure b. Remove four knobs that secure the deck with safety blocks. deck cover. See Figure 3.3. d. Clean underside of mower deck, c. Remove cover to gain access to deck removing all accumulation of grass belt. clippings and debris. e. Clean top
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings 3. Power Transfer Shaft Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, See Figure 3.5. from a grease gun. See Figure 3.7. LUBRICATE BEARINGS FRONT WHEEL LUBRICATE POWER TRANSFER SHAFT FIGURE 3.5 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid res
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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE 3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 4. Rotate spring loaded hitch latch pins (Located on (Continued from previous Page) both hitch plates) to the unlatched position. See 3.5.2. FUEL FILTER Figure 3.10. Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to HITCH NOTE: DECK LIFT ARM SHOWN “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST LATCH PIN REMOVED FOR CLARITY. DECK be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to SHOWN IN WOULD NOT BE REMOVED AT prevent
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS DANGER The following mower deck and component Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. However, if there is difficulty in making these adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS dealer. The joystick controls the movement and s
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (Continued) 4.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 7. Turn ball joint in or out until ball joint 4.3.1 The park brake can be adjusted by removing the anchor hole aligns with mounting hole. park brake rod from the park brake lever and rotating Reinstall bolt and tighten securely. Use clockwise to increase brake tension. See Figure 4.4. same procedure on other caster wheel. See When properly adjusted the park brake lever should Figure 4.3
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.5 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 2. Inspect condition of blade. 4.5.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS See Figure 4.5. 1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of 3. If blade is in good condition, sharpen at excessive wear or damage. See Figure 4.5. 22 to 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge. See Figure 4.7. NEW BLADE WARNING Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cau
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.6.2. ENGINE BELT REPLACEMENT BATTERY REMOVAL: 1. Route belt around blade pulleys and idler DISCONNECT BLACK CABLE pulley in same the position as old belt was (NEGATIVE) FIRST, DISCONNECT removed. It may be necessary to use a pry RED CABLE (POSITIVE) LAST. bar to pull idler pulley back to install belt. BATTERY INSTALLATION: See Figure 4.8. CONNECT RED CABLE (POSITIVE) 2. Reinstall belt cover. FIRST, CONNECT BLACK CABLE NEGATIVE TERMINAL (NEGA
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.7.4. BATTERY TESTING 2. A hydrometer measures the specific There are two types of battery tests: gravity of each cell. The specific gravity tells Unloaded and Loaded. The unloaded test is the degree of charge; generally, a specific the procedure that will be discussed. It’s the gravity of about 1.265 to 1.280 indicates full simplest and most commonly used. An charge. A reading of 1.230 to 1.260 unloaded test is made on a battery without indicates the ba
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.8 MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable 5. Thoroughly clean all parts removing all old Spindles) BEARING REPLACEMENT contaminated grease. In the event that a spindle bearing requires 6. Install new bottom bearing first. replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable NOTE: The bearing is sealed/shielded on one Spindles have been designed so that no special side only. The bottom bearing must be installed tools or presses are required. with the sealed/shield
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Starter Will Not Crank 1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery. 2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fuse. Engine 3. Electrical connections loose or corroded. 3. Clean and check connections for good contact. 4. Defective ignition switch. 4. Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer. Engine Will Not Start 1. Blade engagement switch in the “ON” position. 1. Move blade engagement switch to “OFF”. 2. Park brake not set. 2. Set park brake. 3. Fuel tank
