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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
MID MOUNT Z-RIDER
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1
POWER UNIT MODELS
MZM2301KH
MOWER UNIT MODELS
ZM5202M ZM6102M
MZM5203M
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
M Z M 23 01 KH
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
MOWER ORIENTATION ENGINE HP
POWER UNIT
M – Middle Market 23 – Engine Horse Power 01 – Series Designation KH – Kohler Engine
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive
M – Mid Mount 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
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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 ou
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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 clothin
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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 ....................................................7-8 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION OPERATOR’S SEAT MOTION CONTROL LEVER (JOYSTICK) FUEL TANK ENGINE SPEED AUXILLARY CONTROL FUEL TANK CHOKE CONTROL BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH DECK LIFT LEVER KEY SWITCH FOOTREST PARKING BRAKE LEVER DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact your Snapper dea
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Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CHOKE RABBIT “ON” “FAST” ENGINE CONTROLS ENGINE SPEED CHOKE CHOKE TURTLE “OFF” “SLOW” 8
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Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS BLADES ENGAGED “ON” BLADES DISENGAGED “OFF” “START” “RUN” BLADE SWITCH KEYSWITCH “STOP” HOUR METER MOTION CONTROL READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL MULTI-DIRECTIONAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE 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 machine 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 to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in operator’s position in the seat. A small movemen
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES, “STOP” PARKING BRAKE POSITION This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each transmission is controlled by a single motion control lever or joystick. This single control lever (joystick) controls the direction of motion, Forward and Reverse, and the speed of motion. Move the joystick forward to propel the machine forward. Move the control rearward to propel the machine in re
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.5. PARKING BRAKE WARNING 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking DO NOT park the machine on slopes. DO NOT leave brake lever back to the engaged position. machine with engine running. Stop engine. Stop NOTE: Motion control lever (joystick) must be in blades. Engage parking brake. Remove key. the Neutral position to engage brake. See Figure. 3.6. NOTE: Engaging the parking brake locks the motion control lever (joystick) in the neutr
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any position, DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine using deck lift lever. See Figure 3.8. motion. Move motion control lever gently and with NOTE: The engine does not have to be running to caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or adjust cutting height. direction. 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 1. Return motion control lever (joystick) to neutral. IMPORTANT: Op
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION d. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use Refer to your engine owner’s manual for genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a oil specifications. local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. e. Change oil filter at every oil change. For the correct part or information for a particular Refer to your engine owner’s manual for SNAPPER mower, always mention the model and service instruc
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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. Foot Rest Removal higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure a. Lower deck to lowest setting. machine with safety blocks. b. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3. d. Clean underside of mower deck, c. Removal of footrest will allow access removing all accumulation of grass to deck belt. clippings and debris. e. Clean top of deck, removing all gr
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 3. Power Transfer Shaft 1. Front 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. VIEW IS SHOWN WITH PARTS REMOVED FOR LUBRICATE CLEAR VIEW OF SHAFT POWER TRANSFER SHAFT LUBRICATE FRONT BEARINGS WHEE L FIGURE 4.5 2. Transaxl
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 3. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to a (Continued from previous Page) lower cutting position until deck rests on wooden 4.5.2. FUEL FILTER blocks. See Figure 4.9. Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to prevent fuel spillage or perform filter change when fuel tank and fuel line are empty. POSITION DE
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page) WARNING 4. Remove shoulder bolts, washers and nuts from DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or front and rear lift arms. See Figure 4.10. 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. REAR LIFT ARM 4.7 PO
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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
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 10. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) to the highest cutting position. (Continued) 11. Place a wooden block under the front and 6. Loosen the nuts and bolts that secure both rear edge of the mower deck. front and rear deck support brackets on the high side of deck. Located above each support 12. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck bracket, on the top part of the power unit to a lower cutting
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.4 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR WARNING Refer to the engine owner’s manual for engine DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or adjustments and/or repairs. service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug WARNING wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow around cutting blades. Blades are extr
