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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
OUT FRONT Z-RIDER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 0
POWER UNIT MODELS
ZF2100DKU
ZF2300GKU
MOWER UNIT MODELS
ZF5200M ZF6100M
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
Z F 21 00 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 00 – Series Designation D – Diesel Fuel Engine KU – Kubota Engine
F – Out Front Mower 23 - Engine Ho
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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES 11. STOP engine immediately after striking an OFF to learn controls and develop skills. obstruction. Inspect machine and repair damage 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all before resuming operation. objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and 12. Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light. other objects tha
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................... 2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................... 4 SECTION 1 – FAMILIARIZATION....................................................................... 5 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 6-10 Pre-start Checklist ............................................................................
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION CONTROL PANEL BLADE SWITCH AMP IGNITION METER SWITCH 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 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE This manual has been prepared for the operator’s of the The nomenclatu
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. 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 2.1.1. 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
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Section 2 - 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 sp
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE (Continued from previous page) 8. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth. 2.2 STOPPING - ENGINE FAST ENGINE SPEED POSITION 2.2.1. 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 2.7. SLOW ENGINE SPEED POSITION WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.4. PARKING BRAKE 2.2.5. 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 2.8. height of cut, release switch. See Figure 2.10. 2. Release parking brake by moving brake lever Observe the height of cut decal located on the down to the “OFF” position. See Figure. 2.9. upper right top side
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 OPERATION – MOTION CONTROL WARNING 2.3.1. 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 po
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 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 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE Out Front Z-Rider, always mention the model and serial 1. Stop Engine. number. SNAPPE
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 4. Cleaning Mower Deck 1. Drive Belt Cover Removal a. Remove key from ignition switch. a. Lower deck to lowest setting. b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure b. Remove knobs that secure the deck away from spark plug(s). GAS ENGINE ONLY. cover. See Figure 3.3. c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It c. Remove cover to gain access to deck belt. may be necessary to raise mower deck REMOVE higher using a hydraulic floor jack
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. 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 3.7. equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5. LUBRICATE BEARINGS LUBRICATE POWER TRANSFER SHAFT FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 3.5 FIGURE 3.7 2. Transaxle Check the level of fluid in both of the fl
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 3.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous Page) Move machine to an area where the mower 3.5.2. FUEL FILTER (DIESEL ENGINE ONLY) 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 fi
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.6 DECK REMOVAL 3.7 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 3.10. telescoping for easy removal. Slide locking collar 5. Move deck lift switch as if to lower deck and back toward mower deck and s
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Section 4 - 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 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS dealer. The joystick controls the movement and
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) 4.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR 4.3.1 The park brake can be adjusted by (continued from previous page) removing the rod from the lever and 5. Retighten leveling bracket bolts. rotating clockwise to increase brake 6. Remove both bolts (one from each side) from the tension. When properly adjusted the park front portion of the link weldment. See Figure 4.3. The brake lever should require 1
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.5 MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT 4.5.1. BLADE WEAR LIMITS AIR LIFT (continued from previous page) (4) BLADE SPACERS NEW BLADE BLADE BEVELED WASHER WEAR LIMIT (NOTCH STARTS) MOUNTING BOLT DANGEROUS CONDITION! DO NOT USE ON MOWER! REPLACE WITH NEW BLADE. FIGURE 4.6 FIGURE 4.5 WARNING DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive wear or damage. Refer to Figure 4.5. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.6 MOWER DRIVE BELT, ENGINE BELT & HYDRO 3. Remove the nuts and bolts that secure the metal couplings to the rubber flex PUMP BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect all belts Replace belt if it shows signs of coupling. Remove rubber flex coupling to excessive wear, damage and/or is broken. allow space to remove and install belt. 4. Remove belt from around pulleys and fan. Pull belt through where rubber flex WARNING coupling was located. DO NOT attempt any adjustm
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.7 BATTERY WARNING 4.7.1. BATTERY REMOVAL The electrolyte (acid) produces a highly explosive 1. Remove battery retainer. gas. Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area 2. Slide battery from battery box to gain when charging battery or when handling electrolyte access to terminal cables. or battery. Electrolyte (acid) is a highly corrosive 3. Observe and note cable positions on liquid. Wear eye protection. Wash affected areas battery. See Fig
