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Summary of Contents for HZT21481BV

Page 1: ...your machine read this manual carefully and pay particular attention to the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 4 Remember that all power equip ment can be dangerous if used improperly Also keep...

Page 2: ...with instructions supplied with a grass catcher DO NOT oper ate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees 18 grade when equipped with grass catcher 9 DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabili...

Page 3: ...7 18 Hydraulic Fluid Filters 18 SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR t9 27 Neutral Position Adjustments t9 20 Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness 20 21 Parking Brake Adjustment 21 Traction Belt Tension Replac...

Page 4: ...s returning the unit to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade the safe ty of the mower IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in thi...

Page 5: ..._P_sTs GWB OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCfl_ MUST BE IHSTAL_D B_ORE I_1tllI r l WARNING GUARD OR GRASS CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED I MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION I I WEAR HEARING PROTECTION I WARNING AVOID SERI...

Page 6: ...ETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS I CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION I I DANGER ROTATING BLADES I I DANGER ROTATING BLADES I KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA I FUEL GAUGE 2 I I FUEL TANK SELECT I I IGNI...

Page 7: ...to the desired cutting height See Figure 3 3 DECK LIFT INSERT STOP PIN INTO HOLES FOR DESIRED CUTTING 3 1 5 Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck engine and pumps of any accumulation of dirt grass o...

Page 8: ...before starting 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 fo...

Page 9: ...ers rearward to propel the machine in reverse The speed of motion is continuously variable from neutral zero to the maximum Moving the levers far ther from the neutral position will cause the speed of...

Page 10: ...any safety interlock or safety device is not in place and functioning properly DO NOT attempt to defeat modify or remove any safety device ENGINE MUST NOT START IF 1 Motion Control Lever s are not in...

Page 11: ...grease gun Grease fittings are located on spindle housings underneath deck See Figure 4 4 LIFT FOOT REST UP AND OFF POWER UNIT FRAME TO GAIN ACCESS TO MOWER BELT FIGURE 4 3 4 3 AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATI...

Page 12: ...stable incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors Make sure funnels pouring spouts and oil can are completely clean Reinstall reservoir cap See Figure 4 6 3 Other Lubrication Points Lubricate machine...

Page 13: ...ows fuel flow direction Reinstall fuel line clamps See Figure 4 8 LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE CLAMP FUEL LINE TO PREVENT SPILLAGE REMOVE LINE CLAMPS CLAMP FUEL LINE TO PREVENT SPILLAGE 4 6 DECK REMOVAL Move...

Page 14: ...eutral lock posi tion Refer to Figure 3 7 3 Raise both rear wheels off the ground Secure machine with safety blocks 4 Remove cover screen to expose top of hydro pumps and linkages See Figure 5 1 5 Rem...

Page 15: ...he deck Check the meas urement of outside blade tips to the ground on both blades The measurement of each of the outside blade tips should be within 1 8 of each other If measure ment of the blade tips...

Page 16: ...h is in the ON position the cutting blade s are engaged The blade switch disengages the electric clutch when the blade switch is pushed in to the OFF position When the blade switch is in the OFF posi...

Page 17: ...and or is broken 5 7 1 BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove power unit footrest 2 Remove jam nut inner nut washers and spring from front threads of deck idler tensioning rod See Figure 5 13a Slip rod out of deck br...

Page 18: ...10 3 BATTERY CHARGING NOTE The battery in this machine is maintenance free It has been filled to the proper level with acid and is sealed Do not attempt to open battery 1 Remove battery 2 Place batter...

Page 19: ...0W50 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 the wheels are off...

Page 20: ...control to OFF position 3 FueI tank empty 3 Fill with fueI to proper leveI or switch tanks 4 Engine air pre_cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean flee of alt debris 5 Spark plug defective or gap s...

Page 21: ...to FAST position 4 Forward speed too fast l Move joystick to a slower speed 5 Terraced cut side to side L Adjust side to side level 6 Excessive deck pitch front to rear Adjust front to rear level 7 Cu...

Page 22: ...nts Check for Wear and Page 15 Tension Check for wear Page 24 Damage Replacement Clean Debris Page 15 Accumulation Grease or Oil Pages 15 16 X X X X X X X Hydrostatic Trans Oil Hydrostatic Trans Filte...

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