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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
OUT FRONT Z-RIDER
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1
POWER UNIT MODELS
ZF2501KH
MOWER UNIT MODELS
ZF5201M ZF6101M
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Z F 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
F – Out Front Mower
MOWER UNIT
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive 52 – Mower Cutting Width 01 – Series Designation M – Mower
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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 .................................... 10-13 Pre-start Checklist ............................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CONTROL PANEL BLADE SWITCH AMP METER DECK LIFT SWITCH OPERATOR’S SEAT LIGHT HOUR KEYSWITCH SWITCH METER FUEL TANK MOTION CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL (JOYSTICK) ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PARKING BRAKE DECK COVER CONTROL PANEL (SEE INSET) CASTER WHEEL BRACKET DECK HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL IMPORTANT. The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealer if you DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.1 1.1
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Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CHOKE RABBIT “ON” “FAST” ENGINE SPEED AND CHOKE CONTROLS CHOKE TURTLE “OFF” “SLOW” 7
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Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS “START” ENGAGE “ON” “RUN” BLADE “STOP” KEY SWITCH DISENGAGE “OFF” “ON” LIGHT SWITCH HOUR METER “OFF” MOTION CONTROL MULTI-DIRECTIONAL 8
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Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES 9
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider 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 3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed operations should be performed only from the to bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type operator’s position in the seat. A small movem
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES & 4. Move engine speed control to a medium speed setting. See Figure 3.5. PARKING BRAKE This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic 5. Move engine choke control to the choke wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is position to start a cold engine. After starting, controlled by a single motion control lever or choke control must be moved to "OFF" no choke joystick. This single control lever (joystick) controls p
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2. STOPPING ENGINE 3.2.4. PARKING BRAKE 3.2.1. ENGINE 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking 1. Stop engine by turning key to the “OFF” brake lever back to the “ON” position. See position. Move engine speed control to turtle Figure 3.4. “SLOW” position and key to “STOP” 2. Release parking brake by moving brake position. See Figure 3.6. lever down to the “OFF” position. See Figure. 3.8. WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP blades. STO
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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 th
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Section 4 – MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION d. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out Front Z- to your engine owner’s manual for oil Rider, use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts specifications. only. Contact a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and e. Change oil filter at every oil change. service assistance. For the correct part or Refer to your engine owner’s manual for information for a particular SNAPPER Out Front Z- service instructions. Rider, always
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Section 4 – MAINTENANCE 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be necessary to raise mower deck 1. Drive Belt Cover Removal a. Lower deck to lowest setting. higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure deck with safety blocks. b. Remove four knobs that secure the d. Clean underside of mower deck, deck cover. See Figure 4.3. removing all accumulation of grass c. Remove cover to gain access to deck clippings and debris. belt. e. Clean top of deck, removing
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 3. Power Transfer Shaft 1. Front & Rear 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 4.7. See Figure 4.5. LUBRICATE BEARINGS FRONT LUBRICATE POWER WHEEL TRANSFER SHAFT FIGURE 4.5 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in both of the fluid FIGURE 4.7 reservoirs. Wipe away al
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Section 4 – MAINTENANCE 4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 4. Rotate spring loaded hitch latch pins (Located on (Continued from previous Page) both hitch plates) to the unlatched position. See 4.5.2. FUEL FILTER Figure 4.10. Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to HITCH NOTE: DECK LIFT ARM SHOWN “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST LATCH PIN REMOVED FOR CLARITY. DECK be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to SHOWN IN WOULD NOT BE REMOVED AT prevent fuel spillage o
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.2 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
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (Continued) 5.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 7. Turn ball joint in or out until ball joint 5.3.1. The park brake can be adjusted by removing the anchor hole aligns with mounting hole. park brake rod from the park brake lever and rotating Reinstall bolt and tighten securely. Use clockwise to increase brake tension. See Figure 5.4. same procedure on other caster wheel. See When properly adjusted the park brake lever should Figure 5.3. requi
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.5 MOWER BLADE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT 2. Inspect condition of blade. 5.5.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS See Figure 5.5. 1. Inspect blade frequently for signs of 3. If blade is in good condition, sharpen at 22 to excessive wear or damage. See Figure 5.5. 28 degrees. DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge. See Figure 5.7. NEW BLADE WARNING Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. DO
