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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR

TP 300-7237-IR-HZ-N

7/2005

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Uncrating

1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut

crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove
shrink-wrap plastic.

2. Cut any banding securing the unit.

3. Release parking brake.

4. Place hydro release valves (A, Figure 1) in the PUSH

position by turning the valve counterclockwise one to
two turns.

5. Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bot-

tom of the skid to puncture the tires.  Roll the rider for-
ward off the skid.

6. Engage the hydro pumps by tightening the release

valves (A) to 80-120 in. lbs.

IMPORTANT NOTE

When cutting crate from bottom skid,
use caution around tires and mower
rollers.

Battery Activation &
Installation

Charge Battery

1. Tip the seat forward to access the battery.

2. To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided

by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all
warnings included in the safety rules section of this
document.  Charge the battery until fully charged
(until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or
higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60°
F).  Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.

WARNING

BATTERY SAFETY RULES
• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact
with skin. 
• Wear eye protection while handling the battery. 
• To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks
away from battery, especially while charging.
• When installing battery cables, CONNECT THE
POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable
last.  If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Install Battery

1. Install the battery in the battery compartment and

secure using the rubber hold-down strap (C, Figure
2).

2. Connect the red positive battery cable (B) to the posi-

tive battery post.

3. Connect the black negative battery cable (A) to the

negative battery post using a capscrew, washer, lock-
washer and nut.

Figure 2.  Battery
A. Negative Cable
B. Positive Cable & Cover
C. Rubber Hold-Down Strap

A

C

B

Figure 1.  Transmission Release Valves
A. Hydraulic Release Valve (On Each Pump)

A

Summary of Contents for Snapper ZT18441KHC

Page 1: ...Replacement 17 ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol provide the information necessary to fully assemble test and prepare the units described above for delivery to your customers Additional information concerning functional tests general adjustment procedures and the location of normal lubrication points are included in these instructions The safety warnings prov...

Page 2: ...t turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The unit could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on...

Page 3: ...seat switch Install ground speed control levers 6 Check Fluid Levels Fill check Engine oil level Check transmission fluid level Reduce check tire pressures Front tires 40 psi rear tires 15 psi 7 Mower Assembly Torque mower blade bolts 7 Lubrication Lubricate all grease oil points 8 SAFETY CHECKS Check for LOOSE HARDWARE Check all OPERATOR CONTROLS Test PARKING BRAKE Perform MOWER BLADE STOPPING CH...

Page 4: ...ules section of this document Charge the battery until fully charged until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1 250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60 F Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps WARNING BATTERY SAFETY RULES Battery acid causes severe burns Avoid contact with skin Wear eye protection while handling the battery To avoid an explosion keep flames and sp...

Page 5: ... Nylock Flange Nut 4 D Seat Switch Wire Harness FRONT FRONT FRONT A B C D E Figure 4 Install Control Levers A 5 16 18 x 1 Bolts B 5 16 Lockwashers C 5 16 Washers D Control Lever E Control Lever Base Install Ground Speed Control Levers 1 Mount the control levers F Figure 4 to the control lever base E using four 5 16 18 x 1 bolts lockwash ers and washers NOTE The ground speed control levers and seat...

Page 6: ...is Loosen the locking capscrew E Figure 5 securing the lock ing tab D slide the lock tab back and remove the cap B 3 Add either Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil DO NOT use conventional oils 4 Reinstall the reservoir cap move the locking tab between two notches and tighten the locking cap screw The locking tab is installed as a reminder to the customer to not put fuel in thi...

Page 7: ...75 N m A D C B Figure 8 Blade Installation A 4x4 Wood Block B Hex Washer C Spring Washer D Blade Capscrew Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and sur faces clean both before and after lubrication Use grease fittings when present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts w...

Page 8: ...clutch switch and wait several seconds Disengage electric clutch switch and check the time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop If the mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds adjust the PTO clutch according to the instructions in the Electric Clutch Adjustment sec tion Seat Switch Connection Check that the seat switch wire harness D Figure 2 is connected to the seat switch Burnish ...

Page 9: ...trol handles are not in their NEUTRAL positions TEST 2 ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF PTO switch is NOT engaged AND Parking brake is engaged AND Motion control handles are locked in their NEU TRAL positions TEST 3 ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disen gaged OR Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positio...

Page 10: ...ed to readjust the handle alignment as described above Speed Balancing Adjustment If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward or reverse position the top speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the adjustment bolt s A Figure 12 Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster TO REDUCE THE SPEED OF THE FASTER W...

Page 11: ... Once the lever alignment has been adjusted lock jam nut against the clevis NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in neutral then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rods Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor IMPORTANT NOTE This adjustment should be per formed with the engine OFF Perform the adjustment the...

Page 12: ...s to the brake adjust ment linkage the rear wheels may be removed 2 Check the brake spring A Figure 15 length both wheels With the brake engaged the compressed spring length should be 2 5 cm If not adjust the locknut C to achieve the compressed spring length of 2 5 cm 3 After achieving the correct spring compression check the set collar gap B With the parking brake engaged the set collar gap shoul...

Page 13: ...he adjustment nuts B Figure 16 until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosen ing the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and arma ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro cedure This is due to dimen...

Page 14: ...t tip of the center blade and from the ground to rear tips of left hand and right hand blades Figures 19 21 The front tip of the center blade should be 1 4 6mm higher than rear tips of left hand and right hand blades If not proceed with steps 8 11 8 Check the length of the hanging rods The rear D Figure 20 should be 15 38 1cm and is not adjust ed To adjust the pitch of the mower deck adjust the fr...

Page 15: ... a turn more NOTE The oil will drain from the reservoir tank if the new filter is not quickly reinstalled 5 Run the unit for several minutes and check the trans mission oil level D IMPORTANT NOTE Use caution after changing the fil ter air in the hydraulic system may affect the responsive ness of the control levers Repeat step 5 until the air is out of the system Do not allow dirt water or other de...

Page 16: ...he nut to completely release the tension 4 Remove the old belt and replace it with the new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and pump pulleys B C 5 Reinstall the anchor hook H into the anchor tab and loosely fasten the nut Adjust the spring until a mea surement of 7 3 4 19 7cm is achieved from the out side of the spring hooks Tighten nut 6 Reinstall ...

Page 17: ...the mower belt Secure the lever in the guard notch B 3 Remove the old drive belt and install the new one as shown in Figure 26 Note that the back of the drive belt must ride against the back side idler pulleys B Use the belt tension lever A Figure 27 to release tension on the idler pulley for installation To avoid damaging belts DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS Figure 26 Mower Belt Routing A Arbor Pu...

Page 18: ...FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR TP 300 7237 IR HZ N 7 2005 18 Notes ...

Page 19: ...FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR 7 2005 19 TP 300 7237 IR HZ N Notes ...

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