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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
OUT FRONT Z-RIDER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1
POWER UNIT MODELS
ZF2101DKU
ZF2301GKU
MOWER UNIT MODELS
ZF5201M ZF6101M
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Z F 21 01 D KU
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE MODEL
MOWER ORIENTATION ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HP SERIES DESIGNATION
POWER UNIT
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive 21 – Engine Horse Power 01 – Series Designation D – Diesel Fuel Engine KU – Kubota Engine
F – Out Front Mower 23 - Engine Horse Power G – Gasoline Fuel Engine
MOWER UNIT
Z –
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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) 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable 6. STOP MACHINE on level ground, lower deck, and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved engage parking brake and make sure engine and fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add blades have stopped before removing grass fuel with engine running. Add or drain fuel catcher or unclogging mower to prevent injury to outdoors only
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Disconnect battery before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first and positive (red) cable last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Charge battery in an open, well ventilated area away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and insulated gloves. 8. Park mach
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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 ...............................................10-14 Pre-start Check
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CONTROL PANEL IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are BLADE SWITCH AMP IGNITION provided for reference only and may differ from your METER SWITCH specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you have questions. OPERATOR’S SEAT DECK LIGHT LIFT HOUR SWITCH SWITCH METER FUEL TANK MOTION CONTROL (JOYSTICK) PARKING BRAKE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL DECK COVER CONTROL PANEL (SEE INSET) CASTER WHEEL BRACKET DECK HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.
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Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CHOKE RABBIT “ON” “FAST” ENGINE CONTROLS *CHOKE ENGINE CONTROL SPEED TURTLE CHOKE “SLOW” “OFF” *DIESEL POWERED MACHINES ARE NOT EQUIPED WITH ENGINE CHOKE CONTROL 7
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Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS MOTION CONTROL BLADES DISENGAGED “OFF” BLADES ENGAGED MULTI-DIRECTIONAL “OFF” “ON” LIGHTS HOUR METER 8
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Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF THE MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 9
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 3.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and Make the following checks and perform the engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. service required before each start-up. Keep engine radiator air intake screen and 3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to cooling fins clear at all times. Check often in dry bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type operating conditions. Tires), 5 psi (All Terrain Type
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with Moving the joystick farther from the neutral hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement position will cause the speed of motion to of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. increase. To turn, move the joystick towards Joystick operations should be performed only from the the side you want to turn to. operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or th
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE (Continued from previous page) 8. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth. 3.2 STOPPING - ENGINE FAST ENGINE SPEED POSITION 3.2.1. ENGINE 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” position. Move engine speed control to turtle “SLOW” position and key to “STOP” position. See Figure 3.7. SLOW ENGINE SPEED POSITION WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. E
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.4. PARKING BRAKE 3.2.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any brake lever back to the “ON” position. See position, using deck lift switch. When in desired Figure 3.8. height of cut, release switch. See Figure 3.10. 2. Release parking brake by moving brake lever Observe the height of cut decal located on the down to the “OFF” position. See Figure. 3.9. upper right top side of the d
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 OPERATION – MOTION CONTROL WARNING 3.3.1. 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 position. When t
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION 5. Change oil filter at every oil change. Refer to To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out Front Z-Rider, your engine owner’s manual for service use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a instructions. local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular SNAPPER 4.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE Out Front Z-Rider, always mention the model and serial 1. Stop Engine. number. SNAPPER recommends retu
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). GAS ENGINE 1. Drive Belt Cover Removal a. Lower deck to lowest setting. ONLY. c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It b. Remove knobs that secure the deck may be necessary to raise mower deck cover. See Figure 4.3. higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure c. Remove cover to gain access to deck belt. deck with safety blocks. REMOVE d. Clean underside of mower deck, remo
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 3. Power Transfer Shaft Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI 1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.7. equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5. LUBRICATE BEARINGS LUBRICATE POWER TRANSFER SHAFT FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 4.5 FIGURE 4.7 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid 4. OTHER LUBRICATION POI
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 4.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous Page) Move machine to an area where the mower 4.5.2. FUEL FILTER (DIESEL ENGINE) deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine “OFF” Service fuel filter as instructed in engine owner’s but leave key switch in the “ON” position. manual. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST Engage parking brake. be stopped and MUST be cold before removing 1. The rear of deck must be raised up and both filter. jack stan
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.6 DECK REMOVAL 4.7 POWER TRANSFER SHAFT REMOVAL (Continued From Previous Page) Engage parking brake. Turn engine “OFF” and 4. Rotate spring loaded hitch latch pins (Located remove key. The power transfer shaft connects the on both hitch plates) to the unlatched position. power unit to the mower deck. The shaft is See Figure 4.10. telescoping for easy removal. Slide locking collar 5. Move deck lift switch as if to lower deck and back toward mower deck and shaft will slid
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Section 5 - 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 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS dealer. The joystick controls the movement and stopping of the
