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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 
2.2.1.  STARTING ENGINE (Continued from previous page) 

 

FIGURE 2.6 

 

6.  IMPORTANT: (Diesel Engine Only) Use the 
Glow Plug only if engine is cold or outside 
temperature is cold. Rotate key counter 
clockwise to the preheat position (GL letter 
designation on switch) to allow the glow lamp to 
heat up. Hold key in the Glow Plug position for a 
maximum of 5 seconds See Figure 2.7. 
7.  Rotate key clockwise to the start position until 
engine starts. See Figure 2.7. 

NOTE:  If after 5 seconds of cranking the engine does 
not start, release the key and attempt starting again after 
waiting for approximately 20 seconds. 
 

 

FIGURE 2.7 

8.  After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until 
engine runs smooth.  

 
2.2 

STOPPING - ENGINE  

2.2.1. ENGINE 

1.  Stop engine by turning key to the  “OFF” 
position. Move engine speed control to turtle 
“SLOW” position and key to “STOP” position. 
See Figure 2.7. 

 

WARNING 

DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP 
blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. 

 
2.2.2.  STARTING MOWER BLADES 

1. With engine running, move engine speed 
control to the Rabbit or “fast” position. 
2. Pull the blade switch out into the “ON” 
position to engage the mower blades. 
3.  Release the parking brake. 
4.  Move joystick carefully in the desired direction to 
propel the machine. A small movement of the 
joystick can cause the machine to move instantly. 
Move joystick carefully and slowly.  

 

WARNING 

DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES. 
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets 
and hazards before and while backing. 

 
2.2.3.  STOPPING MOWER BLADES 

1.  Push the blade switch in to “OFF” position to 
disengage or stop the mower blades. See Figure 
2.2.  

 

WARNING 

Once blades are disengaged, they should come to a 
complete stop in 7 seconds. If the blades continue to 
rotate after 7 seconds, the electric clutch should be 
checked. Replacement of electric clutch may be 
necessary. Return the machine to an authorized 
Snapper dealer for replacement. DO NOT CONTINUE 
to operate mower if blades fail to stop in 7 seconds. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FAST ENGINE 
SPEED POSITION 

SLOW ENGINE 
SPEED POSITION 

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL 
SHOWN IN “FAST” POSITION 

GLOW PLUG 

PRE-HEAT 

GL 

OFF 

ON 

ST 

STOP 

POSITION 

RUN 

POSITION 

START 

POSITION 

GAS ENGINE SWITCH POSITION 

DIESEL ENGINE SWITCH POSITION 

OFF 

ON 

ST 

START 

POSITION 

RUN 

POSITION 

STOP 

POSITION 

Содержание EZF2100DKU, EZF2300GKU, EZF520

Страница 1: ...3 Engine Horse Power G Gasoline Fuel Engine F Out Front Mower MOWER UNIT Z Zero Turning Hydro Drive 52 Mower Cutting Width 00 Series Designation M Mower Deck F Out Front Mower 61 Mower Cutting Width T...

Страница 2: ...other attachments these affect the handling and the stability 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 g...

Страница 3: ...ction Inspect machine and repair damage before resuming operation OPERATION Continued From Previous Column 12 Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light 13 Move motion control levers SLOWLY to...

Страница 4: ...NTS AND REPAIR 19 25 Neutral Position Adjustments 19 Mower Deck Adjustment Levelness 19 20 Parking Brake Adjustment 20 Engine Adjustments Repair 20 Mower Blade Replacement 20 21 Blade Sharpening 21 Mo...

Страница 5: ...re information above Figure 1 1 shows the essential parts of the SNAPPER OUT FRONT Z RIDER It is recommended that all operator s of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls componen...

Страница 6: ...Pull switch up ON to engage blade Push switch down OFF to disengage blade IMPORTANT Mower Blade Control Switch must be in OFF disengaged position to start engine SYMBOLS Hearing protection required du...

Страница 7: ...ear the mowing area of all objects that could cause injury if thrown by blades Read and understand all manuals and instructions furnished with the machine DO NOT operate machine on slopes greater than...

Страница 8: ...e is running STOP engine Allow all motion to completely stop before approaching SYMBOLS DO NOT perform any service maintenance adjustments or repairs with the engine running STOP engine STOP blades En...

Страница 9: ...fuel to tank of the Out Front Z Rider outside where fumes can safely dissipate Make sure fuel filler cap is tight Refer to engine owner s manual for fuel specifications 2 1 7 COLD ENGINE ONLY Check e...

Страница 10: ...maximum Moving the joystick farther from the neutral position will cause the speed of motion to increase To turn move the joystick towards the side you want to turn to DO NOT make sudden changes in s...

Страница 11: ...ne speed control to the Rabbit or fast position 2 Pull the blade switch out into the ON position to engage the mower blades 3 Release the parking brake 4 Move joystick carefully in the desired directi...

Страница 12: ...ight of cut release switch See Figure 2 10 Observe the height of cut decal located on the upper right top side of the deck to place deck at the correct height of cut See Figure 2 10 NOTE The engine do...

Страница 13: ...running adjust engine speed control to Rabbit or Fast position 2 Release parking brake 3 Move joystick lever carefully and slowly into desired speed position A small movement of the joystick can cause...

Страница 14: ...1 FIGURE 3 1 3 After all the oil has drained reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely See Figure 3 1 Wipe up any oil that may have spilled Dispose of drained oil properly 4 Fill engine crankcase...

Страница 15: ...wer Deck Levelness Check mower deck for proper levelness Adjust as required Refer to Section MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LEVELNESS 4 Cleaning Mower Deck a Remove key from ignition switch b Remove spark plug...

Страница 16: ...ermine 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 a grease gun See Figure 3 7 FIGURE 3 7...

Страница 17: ...briefly with air vent plug loosened to purge all air from system FIGURE 3 8 3 6 DECK REMOVAL Move machine to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected Turn engine OFF but leave key switch in...

Страница 18: ...from mower deck FIGURE 3 10 FIGURE 3 11 3 7 POWER TRANSFER SHAFT REMOVAL Engage parking brake Turn engine OFF and remove key The power transfer shaft connects the power unit to the mower deck The shaf...

Страница 19: ...nto the cross shaft arms and reconnect Tighten securely 9 Reconnect park brake rod 10 Start engine Release park brake Wheels should not be rotating if adjusted properly Repeat adjustment if necessary...

Страница 20: ...r blades running Stop blades Stop engine Set brake Remove key Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and gas only secure wires away from spark plugs Engine and components are HOT Avoid serious burns...

Страница 21: ...e is in good condition sharpen at 22 to 28 degrees DO NOT sharpen beyond existing cutting edge See Figure 4 7 4 Check blade balance after sharpening If necessary correct blade balance by grinding the...

Страница 22: ...be necessary to use a pry bar to pull idler pulley back to install belt See Figure 4 8 2 Reinstall belt cover FIGURE 4 8 4 6 3 ENGINE BELT REMOVAL 1 Remove radiator screen 2 Remove nut and bolt that s...

Страница 23: ...hly corrosive liquid Wear eye protection Wash affected areas immediately after having eye or skin contact with electrolyte acid Battery acid is corrosive Rinse empty acid containers with water and mut...

Страница 24: ...measures the specific gravity of each cell The specific gravity tells the degree of charge generally a specific gravity of about 1 265 to 1 280 indicates full charge A reading of 1 230 to 1 260 indica...

Страница 25: ...The bearing is sealed shielded on one side only The bottom bearing must be installed with the sealed shielded side DOWN 7 Insert spindle shaft up through the bottom bearing Slide spacer down over spin...

Страница 26: ...Excessive load on engine 1 Lessen load 2 Engine air pre cleaner or air cleaner dirty 2 Clean or replace filters 3 Engine oil level low 3 Fill with engine oil to proper level 4 Fuel injection nozzle c...

Страница 27: ...el 6 Excessive deck pitch front to rear 6 Adjust front to rear level 7 Cutting blade s dull or damaged 7 Sharpen cutting edges or replace blade s 8 Blade belt slipping 8 Replace blade belt 9 Check ele...

Страница 28: ...r Blades Check For Wear Damage Replacement Pages 14 20 21 X Mower Deck Clean Outside Underside of Debris Accumulation Page 15 X Lubrication Points Grease or Oil Pages 15 16 X X Hydrostatic Trans Oil C...

Страница 29: ...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...

Страница 30: ...30 NOTES...

Страница 31: ...31 NOTES...

Страница 32: ...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...

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