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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
LARGE FRAME
MID-MOUNT Z-RIDER
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 4
MODELS
NZMX30614KH
NZMX32734BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
N Z M X 32 73 4 BV
MODEL ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MOWER ORIENTATION MOWER DECK SIZE
LARGE FRAME MODEL ENGINE POWER *
N - Model Designation X - Large Frame 61 - 61" Mower Width B - Briggs Engine
Z - Zero Turning - Hydro Drive 30.0 - Engine Power 73 - 73" Mower Width K
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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 an
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! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! PREPARATION PREPARATION 1. Read, understand and follow instructions and warn- (Continued From Previous Column) ings in this manual and on the machine, engine and 14. Check grass catcher components frequently for attachments. Know the controls, the safety signs signs of wear or deterioration and replace as need- and the proper use of the machine before starting. If ed to prevent injury from thrown objects going the operators or mechanics cannot read English, it t
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! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! OPERATION MAINTENANCE (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 7. Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set 5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. blades in highest position when mowing over rough Check that all cotter pins are in proper position. ground. 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running 8. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades engine. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon underneath deck. DO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Before Operating Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Annually - End of Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 STATEMENT OF USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Engine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 ENGINE POWER RATING INFORMATION . . . . . . .
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION HOUR METER KEY SWITCH HEADLIGHT SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED BLADE SWITCH CONTROL ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE OPERATOR’S STRUCTURE SEAT MOTION CONTROL SEAT BELT LEVER RIGHT HAND FUEL MOTION CONTROL LEVER TANK LEFT HAND FUEL TANK PARKING BRAKE LEVER DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PIN CONTROL PANEL (see inset) DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR HEADLIGHTS IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual DECK LIFT PEDAL are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING OF MACHINE 7
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA FUEL TANK SELECT RUN START STOP FUEL GAUGE (2) IGNITION SWITCH 8
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE DECALS WARNING Cutting Hazard Fans rotate while engine is running. Keep away while engine is running. ATTENCION Peligro de corte Los ventiladores giran mientras el motor esta funcionando. CAUTION! SPRING LOADED MECHANISM Mantengase lejos mientras el motor esta funcionando. 7100817 WARNING! ROTATING FAN BLADES KEEP AWAY 9
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 3.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height setting. Make the following checks and perform the service Depress deck lift pedal fully to lock deck in transport required before each start-up. position. Insert stop pin to desired cutting height. 3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to Depress deck lift pedal while flipping back transport bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the 3.2 STARTING & STOPPING - ENGINE, BLADES, engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps PARKING BRAKE must be released. There is a hydraulic pressure relief This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive valve on the upper side of each pump that is used to transmissions. Each hydro pump is controlled by a sepa- release the pressure. Use a wrench to rotate both r
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE 3.2.5. PARKING BRAKE NOTE: If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking brake not start, release the key. Attempt starting again after lever back to the engaged position. See Figure 3.7. waiting for approximately 20 seconds. NOTE: Engaging parking brake prior to placing motion 7. After engine starts, move the choke control to the control levers in the neu
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Depress deck lift pedal fully to lock deck in trans- port position. See Figure 3.9. 2. Insert stop pin to desired cutting height. See Figure 3.10. 3. Depress deck lift pedal while flipping back transport TRANSPORT lever, and slowly release pedal to lower deck. See LEVER Figure 3.11. NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to adjust cutting height. DEPRESS PEDAL, FLIP BACK TRANSPORT REAR OF STOP LEVER, AND SLOWLY PIN PL
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 5. Raise and lock roll bar as soon as clearance per- 1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position mits. & the neutral lock position. IMPORTANT: DO NOT use seat belt when roll bar is IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to folded. bring both motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. ! WARNING ! There is no roll-over protection when roll bar is folded. 3.6 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS T
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 4 - MAINTENANCE TING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 INTRODUCTION 4. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use gen- engine owner's manual for oil specifications. uine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a 5. Change engine oil filter at every oil change. Refer local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assis- to your engine owner's manual for service instructions. tance. For the correct part or information for a particu- l
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 4 - MAINTENANCE TING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 4. Clean Mower Deck 1. Lower deck to lowest setting. a. Remove key from ignition switch. 2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3. b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from 3. Removal of footrest will allow access to deck belt. spark plug(s). 4. Check the belt tension. The idler pulleys and c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be springs provide proper tension and require no adjust- necessa
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 4 - MAINTENANCE TING INSTRUCTIONS 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIRS 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5. FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 4.6 LUBRICATE BEARINGS FIGURE 4.5 2. Hydro Pumps Check the level of the fluid in both of the fluid reser- voirs. Wipe away all dirt and debris from around reser- voir cap before removing. Oil must remain absolutely clean! Check with mach
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 4 - MAINTENANCE TING INSTRUCTIONS 4.6 DECK REMOVAL ! WARNING ! Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine "OFF" Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before and remove key from switch. Remove spark plug performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). Move near fuel components when performing service or motion control levers to the neutral lock position. maintenance. D
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 4 - MAINTENANCE TING INSTRUCTIONS 8. Remove engine to deck belt from around deck ! WARNING ! pulley. NOTE: Disconnecting engine to deck belt idler spring may assist in removing belt. See Figure 5.13. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or 9. Remove bolts and nuts to disconnect both stabiliz- service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP ers from mower deck and power unit. See Figure 4.12. blades. Set parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secu
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REP TING INSTRUCTIONS AIR 10. If wheel(s) are rotating, loosen the hydro pump ! WARNING ! activation assembly retaining screw. Move activation assembly forward or rearward to stop rotation of Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this wheel. Retighten retaining screw. Repeat this step for adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. other hydro pump. See Figure 5.3. NOTE: On some pumps, the retaining screw is located on the upper half 5.1 NEUTRA
