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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 

 

3.2.3.  CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 

1.  Drive Belt Cover Removal 

a.  Lower deck to lowest setting. 
b. Remove knobs that secure the deck 
cover. See Figure 3.3. 
c.  Remove cover to gain access to deck belt. 

 

 

FIGURE 3.3 

 

2.  Checking Belt Tension 
The idler and spring provide proper belt tension 
and require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, 
severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt 
before operating mower. 

 

3.3 

AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 

3.3.1. ENGINE 

1. Engine Oil 
Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE 
ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner’s manual 
for oil specifications. 
2. Air Filter 
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service 
instructions. 
3.  Radiator - SEE WARNING 

a.  Clean radiator debris screen and cooling 
fins thoroughly. Refer to engine owner’s 
manual for service instructions. 
b.  Check coolant level in reserve tank. 

 

3.3.2. MOWER 

COMPONENTS 

1.  Mower Drive Belt 
No adjustment required. Replace belt as 
needed. 
2. Mower Blade 
Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and 
torque. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE 
REPLACEMENT”. 
 
 
 
 
 

3.  Mower 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 wire(s) and secure 
away from spark plug(s). GAS ENGINE 
ONLY. 
c.  Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It 
may be necessary to raise mower deck 
higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure 
deck with safety blocks. 
d.  Clean underside of mower deck, removing 
all accumulation of grass clippings and 
debris. 
e. Clean top of deck, removing all grass 
clippings and debris. 
 

5.  Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication 

a. Remove four knobs that secure the deck 
cover. 
b. 

Remove cover to gain access to 

lubrication fitting located on the top of deck 
below deck pulleys. Lubricate with Kendall 
NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from 
a grease gun until grease purges from vent 
located on spindle housing underneath deck. 
See Figure 3.4. 

 

FIGURE 3.4 

 

6.  Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication 

Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points 
with a light coat of motor oil. 
 

WARNING 

DO NOT remove cap from radiator when engine and 
coolant are hot. Coolant is pressurized. Severe 
burns could result.
 

REMOVE 
FOUR 
KNOBS 

REMOVE 
DECK COVER 

DECK PULLEYS 

LUBRICATE 
SPINDLE 
ASSEMBLIES 

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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...

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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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