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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
MID MOUNT Z-RIDER
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1
POWER UNIT MODELS
ZM2501KH
MOWER UNIT MODELS
ZM5200M ZM6100M
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Z M 25 01 KH
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE TYPE
MOWER ORIENTATION SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP
POWER UNIT
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive 25 – Engine Horse Power 01 – Series Designation KH – Kohler Engine
M – Mid Mount Mower
MOWER UNIT
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive 52 – Mower Cutting Width 00 – Series Designation M – Mowe
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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 and bo
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES 11. STOP engine immediately after striking an OFF to learn controls and develop skills. obstruction. Inspect machine and repair 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all damage before resuming operation. objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and 12. Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light. other objects that could cause
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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 & Stopping Eng
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR’S SEAT FUEL TANK AUXILLARY FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED CONTROL BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH KEY SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL PARKING MOTION CONTROL BRAKE LEVER LEVER (JOYSTICK) FOOTREST DECK LIFT LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, shows This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the the essential parts of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z- SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-RIDER. Its purpose, aside RIDER.
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST IMPORTANT: This machine 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 to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of fr
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES, PARKING BRAKE “STOP” This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic POSITION wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is controlled by a single motion control lever or joystick. This single control lever (joystick) controls the direction of motion, Forward and Reverse, and the speed of motion. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward. Move the control rearward to propel the machine in reverse. The spe
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.5. PARKING BRAKE WARNING 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave brake lever back to the engaged position. machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop NOTE: Motion control lever must be in the Neutral blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. position to engage brake. See Figure. 2.6. NOTE: Engaging the parking brake locks the motion control lever (joystick) in the neutral position. 2. Release parki
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any position, DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine using deck lift lever. See Figure 2.8. motion. Move motion control lever gently and with NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to adjust caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or cutting height. direction. DECK LIFT LEVER SHOWN 2.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE IN HIGH CUTTING HEIGHT 1. Return motion control lever (joystick
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION d. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use Refer to your engine owner’s manual for genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a oil specifications. local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. e. Change oil filter at every oil change. For the correct part or information for a particular Refer to your engine owner’s manual for SNAPPER mower, always mention the model and service instructions. seria
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Foot Rest Removal c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. a. Lower deck to lowest setting. It may be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure b. Remove foot rest. See Figure 3.3. machine with safety blocks. c. Removal of foot rest will allow access d. Clean underside of mower deck, to deck belt. removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris. e. Clean top of deck, removing all grass LIFT FOOT R
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 3. Power Transfer Shaft 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. from a grease gun. See Figure 3.7. See Figure 3.5. VIEW IS SHOWN WITH PARTS REMOVED FOR LUBRICATE CLEAR VIEW OF POWER SHAFT TRANSFER SHAFT LUBRICATE FRONT BEARINGS WHEEL FIGURE 3.5 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in bot
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 3.5.2. FUEL FILTER POSITION DECK Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to LIFT LEVER IN “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST HIGHEST CUTTING be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to POSITION. prevent fuel spillage or perform filter change when PLACE WOODEN fuel tank and fuel line are empty. BLOCKS UNDER FRONT AND REAR OF DECK. WARNING Allow engine to cool for at least ten min
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page) TRANSFER SHAFT 5. Remove shoulder bolts, washers and nuts from rear lift arm. See Figure 3.11. LOCK REAR COLLAR LIFT ARM TAKE OFF SHAFT REAR LINK SHOULDER PLATE BOLT, WASHER & NUT THREADED END FIGURE 3.13 FIGURE 3.11 IMPORTANT: Mower deck is extremely heavy. Be very 6. Disconnect pull bar from front axle by removing careful when removing deck from power unit. clevis pins and cotter pins. See Figure 3.12. 8. Remove wooden blo
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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 stopping of 4.2
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 10.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck 4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) to the highest cutting position. (Continued) 11.Place a wooden block under the front and 6. Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both rear edge of the mower deck. front and rear deck support brackets on the high side of deck. Located above each support 12.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck bracket, on the top part of the power unit to a lower cutting position until d
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.4 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, adjustments and/or repairs. service, or repairs, stop engine and blade, always remove key from ignition switch, remove spark plug WARNING wire(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s). Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and 4.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT can cause
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.6 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 4.5.2. BLADE SHARPENING Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows 1. Remove blade. See Figure 4.5. signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. 4.6.1. BELT REMOVAL 1. Remove power unit foot rest. BLADE 2. Remove old belt. 4.6.2. BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Route belt around blade pulleys and idler pulley in same the position as old belt was removed. It may be necessary to use a pry bar to pull idler pulley back to install b
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4. With cell caps removed, connect battery WARNING charger to battery terminals. RED to positive Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover (+) terminal and BLACK to negative (-) located on battery harness. This prevents metal from terminal. touching the positive terminal which could cause 5. Slow charge battery at 1 amp for 10 sparks. Cables must be connected to battery hours. An alternative fast charge should be terminals in the proper position. RED (Posi
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Battery Condition Chart State of Charge Syringe Hydrometer Digital Voltmeter Five Ball Hydrometer 100% Charged w/ Sulfate Stop 1.280 12.80v Five Balls Floating 100% Charged 1.265 12.60v Four Balls Floating 75% Charged 1.210 12.40v Three Balls Floating 50% Charged 1.160 12.10v Two Balls Floating 25% Charged 1.120 11.90v One Ball Floating 0% Charged Less than 1.100 Less than 11.80v Zero Balls Floating 4.7.4. BATTERY TESTING WARNING There are two types of battery te
