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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for 

 

MID MOUNT Z-RIDER 
ZERO TURNING 
HYDRO DRIVE 
SERIES 0 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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:

 

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State 
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

COPYRIGHT © 1999 
SNAPPER INC. 
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 

MANUAL No. 4-6481 (REV. 2, 8/20/99) 

Summary of Contents for Z-RIDER ZM2200K

Page 1: ...Engine Horse Power KH Kohler Engine M Mid Mount Mower KU Kubota Engine MOWER UNIT Z Zero Turning Hydro Drive 52 Mower Cutting Width 00 Series Designation M Mower Deck M Mid Mount Mower 61 Mower Cuttin...

Page 2: ...xtra 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 handling and the stability of the...

Page 3: ...Slow down before turning OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 10 Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways 11 STOP engine immediately after striking an obstruction Inspect machine and r...

Page 4: ...e Service 12 Fuel Filter Replacement 13 Deck Removal 13 14 Power Transfer Shaft Removal 14 SECTION 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 15 20 Neutral Position Adjustments 15 Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness 15 16...

Page 5: ...wer 1 2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z RIDER It is recommended that all operator s of this equipment become thoroughly...

Page 6: ...ler cap is tight Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications 2 1 7 Adjust position of operator s seat The seat is mounted on slides Locate latch lever beneath the seat Move lever towards th...

Page 7: ...speed control to the Rabbit FAST position See Figure 2 4 6 Turn key to the start position until engine starts See Figure 2 5 FIGURE 2 4 FIGURE 2 5 NOTE If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does n...

Page 8: ...parking brake locks the motion control lever joystick in the neutral position 2 Release parking brake by pushing parking brake lever forward to the released position See Figure 2 7 FIGURE 2 6 FIGURE 2...

Page 9: ...direction See Figure 2 9 FIGURE 2 9 WARNING DO NOT make turns at high speed Slow machine motion Move motion control lever gently and with caution DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction 2 4...

Page 10: ...and pull out to open the drain plug See Figure 3 1 FIGURE 3 1 c After all the oil has drained close the drain by pushing in and rotating clockwise to close Wipe up any oil that may have spilled Dispos...

Page 11: ...on switch 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 mach...

Page 12: ...dealer See the service schedule to determine the recommended change interval FIGURE 3 6 3 Power Transfer Shaft Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI No 2 lithium grease or equivalent from...

Page 13: ...stall fuel line clamps See Figure 3 8 FIGURE 3 8 3 6 DECK REMOVAL Move power unit mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected Turn engine OFF and remove key from switch Remove spa...

Page 14: ...oll slide deck from underneath power unit WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine running STOP engine STOP blades Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wires and sec...

Page 15: ...heel creep 9 Reconnect park brake rod FIGURE 4 1 4 2 MOWER DECK COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS The following mower deck and component adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner However if there is diffic...

Page 16: ...eck the measurement of blade tips to the ground on both blades Front to rear measurement should be 1 4 to 3 8 higher in the rear If measurement of the blade tips are not within the previously mentione...

Page 17: ...not result in proper braking action contact your authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action See Figure 4 3 WARNING Do not operate this machine if the brakes are not functioning properly FIGURE 4...

Page 18: ...tall blade See Figure 4 5 Torque blade mounting bolts to recommended range of 70 to 80 ft lbs 4 6 MOWER DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT Inspect mower drive belt Replace belt if it shows signs of excessive wear...

Page 19: ...evel surface 3 Using distilled water refill cells as required to cover cell plates of which can also be seen through the plastic battery case 4 With cell caps removed connect battery charger to batter...

Page 20: ...from carton 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non concrete surface 3 Remove battery cell caps Fill cells as required with electrolyte purchased separately to proper level Fill to 3...

Page 21: ...y 3 Fill with fuel to proper level 4 Engine air pre cleaner and or air cleaner dirty 4 Clean free of all debris 5 Spark plug defective or gap set improperly 5 Service spark plug 6 Fuel filter stopped...

Page 22: ...ow or high 2 Adjust cutting height 3 Engine speed too slow 3 Move throttle 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...

Page 23: ...Wear And Tension Page 11 X X X Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Replacement Pages 17 18 X Mower Deck Clean Debris Accumulation Page 11 X Lubrication Points Grease or Oil Pages 11 12 X X Hydrostatic...

Page 24: ...from the original purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the batter...

Page 25: ...25 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

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Page 27: ...27 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 28: ...28 PRIMARY MAINTENANCE...

Page 29: ...29 NOTES...

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Page 31: ...31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...erstand 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 auth...

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