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IMPORTANT

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date
manufactured.  The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety
warnings.  Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and
on the machine, engine and attachments.  If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your
local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253.
Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

WARNING

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEM-
ICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRO-
DUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST, SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS, AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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COPYRIGHT © 2005
SNAPPER - A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

MANUAL No. 7100237 (I.R. 7/14/2005)

IMPORTANT

Snapper products are built using engines that meet or exceed all applicable emissions requirements on the date
manufactured.  The labels on those engines contain very important emissions information and critical safety
warnings.  Read, Understand, and Follow all warnings and instructions in this manual, the engine manual, and
on the machine, engine and attachments.  If you have any questions about your Snapper product, contact your
local authorized Snapper dealer or contact Snapper Customer Service at Snapper, McDonough, GA. 30253.
Phone: (1-800-935-2967).

WARNING

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEM-
ICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRO-
DUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

COMMERCIAL
MID-MOUNT
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1

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Summary of Contents for CZT19481KWV

Page 1: ...SION OF SIMPLICITY MFG INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7100237 I R 7 14 2005 Safety Instructions Operator s Manual for MODELS CZT19481KWV C Commercial Mid Mount 19 Engine Horsepower 48 48 Mower Widt...

Page 2: ...death All slopes require extra CAUTION If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope DO NOT mow it Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments these affect the handlin...

Page 3: ...a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place the contain ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Continued From Previous Column 7 Remove gas power...

Page 4: ...el tank drain fuel into an approved con tainer outdoors and away from open flame 4 Check brakes frequently adjust repair or replace as needed 5 Keep all bolts nuts and screws properly tight Check that...

Page 5: ...Deck Linkage Lubrication 16 Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication 17 Hydro Pump Lubrication 17 Other Lubrication 17 Before Operating Machine 17 Annually End of Season 17 19 Engine Service 17 Fuel Filter R...

Page 6: ...on of any new devices which might upgrade the safety of the mower 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the unit It is recommended that all operat...

Page 7: ...ion 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR...

Page 8: ...FUEL GAUGE 2 CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION DANGER ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA FUEL TANK SELECT IGNITION SWITCH STOP RUN START 8 Section 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS...

Page 9: ...9 Section 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE DECALS...

Page 10: ...ONS 3 1 8 Place mower in desired cutting height setting Grasp deck lift lever and move lever to desired cutting height setting Insert stop pin to desired cutting height IMPORTANT There is a foot assis...

Page 11: ...engine 1 Complete pre start checklist 2 Sit in operator s seat 3 Push blade switch in to OFF blades disengaged position and engage parking brake See Figure 3 2 4 Move choke control forward to choke po...

Page 12: ...ition will cause engine to die See Figure 3 8 2 Release parking brake by pushing parking brake lever forward to the released position See Figure 3 9 KEY SWITCH FIGURE 3 6 SHOWN FROM OPERATOR S VIEW PO...

Page 13: ...ghtly rearward of the other lever Move levers slowly and carefully DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction Always slow machine motion before turning To stop the motion of the machine bring bo...

Page 14: ...trol Lever s are not in the neutral lock position OR 2 Parking Brake disengaged OR 3 Blade Switch in the ON blades engaged position ENGINE SHOULD START IF 1 Blade Switch in the OFF blades disengaged p...

Page 15: ...oil Refer to your engine owner s manual for oil specifications 5 Change engine oil filter at every oil change Refer to your engine owner s manual for service instructions 4 2 2 CHECK MOWER BLADE 1 Sto...

Page 16: ...tch b Remove spark plug wire s and secure away from spark plug s c Raise mower deck to its highest setting It may be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a hydraulic floor jack Secure machine wi...

Page 17: ...s Make sure funnels pouring spouts and oil can are completely clean Reinstall reservoir cap See Figure 4 6 3 Other Lubrication Points Lubricate machine caster wheel shafts and traction idler arm with...

Page 18: ...the neutral lock position Engage parking brake 1 Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the highest cutting position See Figure 4 9 2 Place a wooden block under the front and rear edge of the...

Page 19: ...recommended at 200 hours After the first change the recommended interval is every 500 hours Replace with approved filter only Snapper P N 1719168 Install following instructions provided with the filte...

Page 20: ...5 1 5 Remove both fans from top of hydro pumps 6 Disconnect motion lever connecting rods from hydro pump activation assembly See Figure 5 2 7 Turn key to start position and start machine Move engine s...

Page 21: ...e deck will be level side to side within 1 8 have a low cut setting of approximately 1 and the blades pitched approximately 3 16 higher at the rear 1 Place machine on a smooth level surface 2 Check si...

Page 22: ...re height of left and right brake springs See Figure 5 8 Compressed height of each spring should be 1 1 4 If not a Disengage parking brake b Tighten nyloc nut on each brake rod in one turn increments...

Page 23: ...IN OR OUT TO ACHIEVE CORRECT GAP 5 5 BLADE BRAKE ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT The blade switch engages the electric clutch when pulled out to the ON position When the blade switch is in the ON position...

Page 24: ...3 Remove old mower drive belt Note the belt routing See Figure 5 13 5 7 2 BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Route new belt around blade pulleys idler pulley and clutch pulley in the same position as old belt was rem...

Page 25: ...igure 5 14 3 If blade is in good condition sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen beyond original cutting edge See Figure 5 16 4 Check blade balance after sharpening If neces sary correct blade ba...

Page 26: ...with acid and is sealed Do not attempt to open battery 1 Remove battery 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non concrete surface 3 Connect battery charger to battery terminals RED to...

Page 27: ...le red first from wiring harness to the positive terminal on battery using bolt and nut provided in hardware bag Connect nega tive cable black last to negative terminal on battery using bolt and nut A...

Page 28: ...ngine off add SAE 20W50 automotive oil See Figure 4 6 2 Open pressure relief valve on hydraulic pump turn ing counter clockwise 2 full turns See Figure 3 3 3 Carefully raise the rear of the machine so...

Page 29: ...sition 2 Move choke control to OFF position 3 Fuel tank empty 3 Fill with fuel to proper level or switch tanks 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean free of all debris 5 Spark plug...

Page 30: ...rottle control to FAST position 4 Forward speed too fast 4 Move joystick to a slower speed 5 Terraced cut side to side 5 Adjust side to side level 6 Excessive deck pitch front to rear 6 Adjust front t...

Page 31: ...Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 15 X Lubrication Points Grease or Oil Pages 15 16 X X Hydrostatic Trans Oil Check Oil Level Page 16 X X Safety Interlock System Check System for Proper Function Pa...

Page 32: ...e original pur chase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers origi nal equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or...

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Page 37: ...____________________ Retailer s Phone Number _______________________________________________ It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure war ranty coverage Please mail...

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Page 40: ...MPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM COPYRIGHT 2005 SNAPPER A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 710...

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