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OPERATOR’S MANUAL and DEALER SET-UP for SNAPPER
73” MOWER for OUT FRONT Z-RIDER
INTRODUCTION: These instructions cover set-up of the Snapper 73” Mower for the Out Front Z-Rider.
The linkage on this mower has been designed to allow the use of the electric actuator on the deck to assist in
attaching the mower to the power unit. Follow and complete each step carefully.
HEIGHT OF CUT
FRONT CASTER WHEELS
INDICATOR
(Shown Fully Extended)
DECK LIFT
WIRING
HARNESS LINEAR
DECK FRAME
PLUG
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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 a
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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 fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add and blades have stopped before removing fuel with engine running. Add or drain fuel grass catcher or unclogging mower to prevent outdoors onl
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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 a
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STEP 7: Secure Transfer Shaft to Gear Box Shaft 1) REMOVE HARDWARE. using two screws. See Figure 5. Tighten securely. 2) EXTEND CASTER OUT TO LAST SET OF STEP 8: Place a 2x4 under each rear caster. Block the HOLES. front caster wheels so that they will not roll. 3) REINSTALL HARDWARE. STEP 9: Locate jam nuts on the right timing rod and the right rear deck hanger rod. See Figures 6 and 12. SUPPORT ARM Note position of nuts. You must return both nuts to this FWD position after attachi
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IMPORTANT: Make sure Drive Shaft is properly locked WARNING into groove and cannot be moved from that position. If A small movement of the joystick can cause the Transfer Shaft is not properly installed, damage to Drive power unit to move instantly. Move joystick very Shaft or PTO could result. carefully and slowly. PULL LOCK COLLAR BACK STEP 13: Disengage Parking Brake. Carefully move Power Unit close to Mower Deck to connect Power Unit and Deck Wiring Harness. Turn engine “OFF”
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STEP 19: Level deck from side-to-side by adjusting the MAKING INITIAL DECK ADJUSTMENTS Deck Hanger Rods up or down as required. See Figure 12. STEP 17: Start engine and move unit to a level surface for deck adjustments. STEP 18: Using the right, Discharge, blade as a reference, adjust both Timing Rods equal turns until front REAR DECK HANGER ROD tip of blade is 1/4” lower than the rear tip. See Figures 10 & 11. FRONT DECK HANGER ROD ADJUST NUT “IN” OR “OUT” TO TILT DE
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SERVICE & LUBRICATION HOURS PROCEDURE COMMENTS BREAK-IN.......................................Check all Grease Points and add if necessary ........................................................Check all Fasteners for proper tightness. DAILY..............................................Remove Debris from under Belt Cover.........................More often if needed. ........................................................Sharpen Cutter Blades........................................
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2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both. ® SNAPPER FIELD SERVICEABLE SPINDLES and their components used on SNAPPER PRO Mid Size walks ® and SNAPPERZRIDER ride on commercial equipment have a t
