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Summary of Contents for Z-RIDER ZM5201M

Page 1: ...HP KH Kohler Enaine Z Zero Turnina Hvdro Drive M Mid Mount Mower MOWER UNIT 52 Mower Cuttina Width 01 Series Desianation 61 Mower Cutting Width M Mower Deck Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product Bef...

Page 2: ...ability of the machine 1 DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15 degrees 27 grade 2 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10 degrees 18 grade Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill Use a slow...

Page 3: ...nfluence of alcohol or drugs OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 6 STOP MACHINE on level ground lower deck engage parking brake and make sure engine and blades have stopped before removing grass...

Page 4: ...plug s and secure wire s away from spark plug s 10 DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or overspeed engine DO NOT make adjustments with the engine running 11 Lubricate machine at intervals sp...

Page 5: ...ally End of Season 16 17 Engine Service 16 Fuel Filter Replacement 17 Deck Removal 17 18 Power Transfer Shaft Removal 18 SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR 19 24 Neutral Position Adjustments 19 Mower De...

Page 6: ...DER and its attachments before operating SNAPPER recommends returning the MID MOUNT Z RIDER to an authorized SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection and addition of any new devices which might upgrade...

Page 7: ...Section 2 SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS 1CHOKE ON CHOKE RABBIT FAST 1 ENGINE SPEED 1...

Page 8: ...YMBOLS BLADES ENGAGED ON I I BLADES DISENGAGED OFF I MOTION CONTROL MULTIDIRECTIONAL READ OPERATOR S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE I DANGER ROTATING BLADES I KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING A...

Page 9: ...IN DESIRED DIRECTION FORWARD Move both controls forward REVERSE Move both controls to the rear LEFT TURN Move left control towards neutral position RIGHT TURN Move right control towards neutral positi...

Page 10: ...tion is controlled by the left and right motion control levers A small movement of these controls can cause the machine to move instantly DO NOT attempt to operate the machine until you read this manu...

Page 11: ...sition to start a cold engine See Figure 2 4 5 Move engine 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 CHOKE ENGINE CON...

Page 12: ...TE Engaging the parking brake locks the motion control levers in the neutral position 2 Release parking brake by pushing parking brake lever forward to the released position See Figure 2 7 MOTION CONT...

Page 13: ...Engage parking brake 3 Push blade switch in to OFF blades disengaged position 4 Stop engine Move engine speed control to turtle SLOW position Turn key to stop position 5 Remove key FIGURE 2 8 2 4 OPE...

Page 14: ...nd pull out to open the drain plug See Figure 3 1 ROTATE PLUG COUNTER CLOCKWISE THEN PULL OUT TO DRAIN OIL FIGURE 3 1 d Fill engine crankcase with new oil Refer to your engine owner s manual for oil s...

Page 15: ...eck for proper levelness Adjust as required Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 4 Clean Mower Deck a Remove key from ignition switch b Remove spark plug wire s and secure away from spark...

Page 16: ...nnels pouring spouts and oil can are completely clean Reinstall reservoir cap See Figure 3 6 IMPORTANT DO NOT remove or service the transaxle fluid filters This service should be made periodically by...

Page 17: ...line clamps from fuel filter 2 Remove fuel lines from filter Discard filter 3 Install new fuel filter Reinstall fuel line clamps See Figure 3 8 POSITION DECK LIFT LEVER IN HIGHEST CUTTING POSITION PLA...

Page 18: ...Remove wooden blocks from underneath deck and roll slide deck from underneath power unit WARNING DO NOT attempt any maintenance adjustments or service with engine running STOP engine STOP blades Set b...

Page 19: ...position of each is adjustable If one control is farther forward loosen the mounting hardware and move that control back until it lines up with other control lever Tighten hardware securely This is n...

Page 20: ...oth nuts forward to lower the rear of the deck or rearward to raise the rear of the deck Tighten the nuts securely See Figure 4 2A 14 Raise cutting deck to highest cutting position and check measureme...

Page 21: ...tment does not result in proper braking action contact your authorized SNAPPER dealer for corrective action See Figure 4 3 A j Do not operate this machine if the brakes ar functioning properly I WARNI...

Page 22: ...idler pulley back to install belt See Figure 4 7 2 Reinstall power unit foot rest BLADE MOUNTING BOLT BEVELED WASHER FIGURE 4 5 2 Inspect condition of blade See Figure 4 4 3 If blade is in good condi...

Page 23: ...4 9 4 7 3 BATTERY SERVICE 1 Remove battery 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level surface 3 Using distilled water refill cells as required to cover cell plates 4 With cell caps removed c...

Page 24: ...rton 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 16 abov...

Page 25: ...or stale fuel in fuel system 6 Throttle control set too FAST 1 1 Damaged or bent mower blades 2 Loose blade components 3 Loose or missing air lift if equipped 4 Frayed or damaged belts 5 loose or dama...

Page 26: ...r belt Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Contact authorized SNAPPER dealer Connect power transfer shaft or repair damage Bring to proper pressure Adjust cutting height Move throttle control to FAST po...

Page 27: ...Mower Blades Check For Wear Damage Pages 14 21 22 Replacement Mower Deck Clean Debris Page 15 Accumulation Lubrication Grease or Oil Pages 15 16 Points Hydrostatic Check Oil Level Page 16 Trans Oil Hy...

Page 28: ...om 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 battery...

Page 29: ...vail able engines and components in their products in order to provide long satisfactory service However proper care is essential In prolonging engine life Dirt Is your engine s enemy number 11 The en...

Page 30: ...loss 3 result In hard starting 4 create smoke from unburned fuel 5 produce carbon build up Internally 6 foul spark plug electrodes 7 score cylinder walls 8 burn valves 9 wear out the engine pre matur...

Page 31: ...uides 2 sticking valves 1 o 3 scuffed scored _ walls 4 overspeedlng 5 loss of power 6 complete failure of engine Dirt can also be Introduced Into an engine In dirty fuel from a contaminated container...

Page 32: ...er 3 Fuel Tank 4 Choke 5 Primer on some engines 6 Safety Inter lock Switches 7 Switch Blade Control 8 Spark plug 9 Throttle control 10 Blade 11 Muffler To full level 4 cycla Properly mixed with gas 2...

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Page 36: ...ne 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 2...

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