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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MID
MOUNT Z-RIDER
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 3
MODELS
NZM19483KWV
NZM21523KWV
NZM25523KWV
NZM25613KWV
NZM27 613KH
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
INI ;:1 I1 I 1_1431 : I KWVl
MODEL DESIGNATION ._1 I ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MOWER ORIENTATION MOWER DECK SIZE
ENGINE HP *
POWER UNIT
N - Model Designation 19.0 - Engine Horse Power 48 - 48" Mower Width 3 - Series Designation
Z - Zero Turning - Hydro Drive 21.0 -- Engine Horse Power 52
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS I DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS I I MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION I I PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION I I WEAR HEARING PROTECTION I f TO AVOID INJU RY OR DEATH PARA EVITAR LESIONES O LA MUERTE - Read Operator's Manual Do not operate unless you am e fully tRained. - Keep all guard s,shields and othel satety devices in place and wol king. - DO not operate when children o_ others ale aiolJnd Avoid sudden movement of control {evers alld sh
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS RUN OFF/STOP START PULL SWITCH "UP" TO ENGAGE BLADES PUSH SWITCH "DOWN" TO HOUR METER DISENGAGE BLADES KEYSWITCH FAST T T SLOW T CHOKE I CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION I CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA I FUEL TANK SELECT I STOP RUN START I I FUELGAUGE(2) I I IGNITION SWITCH I
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS I ROLL BARPROTECTIVESTRUCTUREDECALS I I CAUTION! SPRING LOADED MECHANISM I
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 3.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height Make the following checks and perform the service setting. Grasp deck lift lever and depress release latch located underneath the lever. Move lever to required before each start-up. 3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed desired cutting height setting and release latch. to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in Insert stop pin to desired cutting height. front caster
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3,4,2, STOPPING MACHINE 5. Raise and lock roll bar as soon as clearance permits. IMPORTANT: DO NOT use seat belt when roll bar is 1, Return motion controt lever to the neutral folded. position & the neutral lock position. IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to bring both motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. no roll-over protection when roll b 3.6 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS This machine is equipped with an elect
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.6 DECK REMOVAL WARN ING Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before "OFF" and remove key from switch. Remove spark performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). near fuel components when performing service or Move motion control levers to the neutral position. maintenance. DO NOT perform service and Engage parking brak
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR Ik DANGER Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this I REMOVE MOTION CONTROL adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. I LEVER CONNECTING ROD 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The motion control levers control the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the control levers to the center or neutral position to stop machine. IMPORTANT: Always return both motion control levers with hand assistance to the neutral position, If machine does not come to a com
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page) The leveling procedures for the 61 deck differ from 12, With motion control levers remaining in the the 48 and 52 decks. The 61 deck replaces the two neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rear eyebolts with slotted brackets_ and uses 1 1/4" rod up to the activation assembly and check length of leveling blocks in place of the 1_'blocks. Follow an
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR UNHOOK TRACTION REMOVEANTI- WARNING DRIVE IDLER SPRING ROTATION BRACKET DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool. 5.3 TRACTION BELT TENSION The traction drive belt tension does not require adjustment. If the belts are slipping, t
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.6 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 5.7 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT If the machine does not track straight when the Inspect mower drive belt. Replace belt if it shows Motion Control Levers are in the maximum forward signs of excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. speed position, perform the following adjustment. 5.7.1. BELT REMOVAL Rear tire pressure must be set to 12 PSi before making this adjustment. 1. Remove power unit footrest. 1. Loosen bolts that secure adjustment
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.11 MOWER SPINDLES (Field Serviceable Spindles) IMPORTANT: Spindle housing must be filled with BEARING REPLACEMENT grease before operating mower. Failure to fill In the event that a spindle bearing requires housing will cause premature bearing failure. replacement, the SNAPPER Field Serviceable Spindles have been designed so that no special tools or presses are required. ® 1. Remove belt. Loosen blade nut and remove. Allow blade bolt, washer_ blade and four spac
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.12 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING After replacing or repairing hydraulic system components, one or both of the wheel drives may not pull properly. This is likely to be caused by air entrapped in the system. If you experience a pulling issue after completing repairs, perform the following procedure to purge the air from one or both of the hydraulic drive systems. IMPORTANT: WHEN REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC FLUID FILTERS, PRE-FILL BOTH WITH OIL (SAE 20W50 API SL) BEFORE I
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for MID MOUNT Z-RIDER ZERO TURNING HYDRO DRIVE SERIES 3 IMPORTANT Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date manufactured. The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety warnings. Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and on the machine, engine and attachments. If you have any questions ab
