Snapper Lawn Mower Zero Turning Z Riding User Guide

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST  
SNAPPER LARGE FRAME ZERO TURNING Z-RIDER with MID MOUNT MOWER  
INTRODUCTION: These instructions cover the set-up of the Snapper Large Frame Mid Mount Z-Rider Mower.  
Complete each of the following steps carefully. Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre-Operation  
checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at  
Snapper when completed.  
IMPORTANT: The battery for this unit is maintenance-free. It is filled with acid and is sealed. Do not attempt to  
open the battery. Pay close attention to the precautionary statements on the battery and in these instructions. If  
charging is needed (see below), you will need an automotive type battery charger to activate the battery for use.  
STEP 1: Remove machine from the container.  
STEP 2: Assemble motion control levers:  
A. Carefully remove wire ties securing folded handles  
to machine.  
B. Remove noted hardware from motion control lever  
blocks. See Figure 1.  
C. Unfold motion control lever handles, and secure  
with removed hardware. See Figure 1. Tighten all  
WASHER  
AND NUT  
hardware securely.  
NOTE: Motion control levers may require adjustment. Refer  
to Operator’s Manual for adjustment procedures.  
UNFOLD  
HANDLES  
HARNESS CLIP,  
WASHER AND NUT  
FIGURE 2  
STEP 5: Install roll bar protective structure:  
A. Install side bars into frame brackets behind fuel  
tanks, making sure hinges on top of bars are facing  
toward rear of machine, and safety decals are facing  
forward and inward. See Figure 3. Secure each bar to  
its corresponding bracket with two 1/2-13 x 4-1/2” hex  
bolts and lock nuts. Do not tighten yet.  
REMOVE &  
REINSTALL  
HARDWARE  
FIGURE 1  
SAFETY DECALS  
FACING FORWARD  
AND INWARD  
STEP 3: Install seat:  
A. Check to make sure that there are two flat washers  
installed onto each of the four seat mounting studs and  
secured by a retaining ring. (If missing, replace with  
three standard 5/16 flat washers.)  
HINGES  
FACING  
AIR CLEANER CAP  
REARWARD  
NOTE: Seat must be in rearmost position during  
installation. Refer to Operator’s manual for seat  
adjustment procedures.  
B. Install seat to seat plate, and secure each stud with  
one 5/16 flat washer and nyloc nut. See Figure 2.  
Tighten securely.  
ATTACH TO  
ANTI-VIBRATION  
FRAME  
BOLT  
BRACKET  
NOTE: Secure the harness clip to the left forward stud  
before installing the washer and nut. Slip the harness  
for the seat safety switch into this clip. See Figure 2.  
FIGURE 3  
STEP 4: Install rain cap onto engine air cleaner assembly,  
securing with supplied worm drive clamp. Tighten securely.  
See Figure 3.  
INSTRUCTION No. 7100719 (Rev. 1, 7/7/2006)  
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STEP 10: MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)  
SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR  
IMPORTANT: Re-check fluid level after operating machine  
for several minutes and adjust level as needed. If one or  
Before making deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear tires to both of the wheel drive systems is not pulling properly, the  
12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI. When adjusted correctly, hydraulic system may need to be purged of entrapped air.  
the deck will be level side to side within 1/8”, have a low cut Refer to STEP 13, “HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING”.  
setting of approximately 1” (1-1/4” for 61 deck), and the  
STEP 12: TRACKING ADJUSTMENT – TWIN STICK  
CONTROLS  
Start machine. If the machine does not track straight when  
the Motion Control Levers are in the maximum forward  
speed position, perform the following adjustment. Rear tire  
pressure must be set to 12 PSI before making this  
adjustment.  
A. Loosen bolts that secure adjustment plates and slide  
plates all the way forward. Retighten bolts.  
B. Start machine and drive in smooth flat open area at  
maximum forward speed.  
C. If machine tracks to the right, loosen bolts that secure the  
left adjustment plate. Move plate rearward to slow the left  
wheel. Retighten bolts.  
D. If machine tracks to the left, loosen bolts that secure the  
right adjustment plate. Move plate rearward to slow the right  
wheel down. Retighten bolts. See Figure 6.  
E. Drive machine again. Repeat adjustment as necessary  
until machine tracks straight.  
blades pitched approximately 3/16” higher at the rear. If  
adjustment is needed:  
A. Place machine on a smooth level surface.  
B. Check blade tips by rotating blades until tips are pointing  
to the sides of the deck. Check the measurement 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 measurement of the blade tips is not within  
1/8”, adjustment should be made to the correct measure-  
ment.  
C. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the  
highest cutting position.  
D. Relieve tension on deck lift assist spring by loosening nut  
on eyebolt.  
E. Place 1” blocks (1-1/4” for 61 deck) under the front and  
rear edge of the mower deck.  
F. Set the mower deck to the lowest cutting position until  
deck rests on the blocks.  
G. Loosen the top nuts that secure both front deck support  
eyebolts. Adjust bottom nuts until eyebolts are tight, then  
retighten top nuts.  
H. Loosen the bottom nuts that secure both rear deck  
support eyebolts. Adjust top nuts until eyebolts are tight,  
then tighten bottom nuts securely.  
I. Set the mower deck to the transport position and recheck  
side to side blade tip dimensions. The difference between  
the two should be 1/8” or less.  
NOTE: The deck timing rod (rod that runs from front deck lift  
arm to rear deck lift arm) is preset at the factory and requires  
no adjustments.  
LOOSEN BOLTS,  
SLIDE PLATE TO  
MAKE MACHINE  
RIGHT SIDE MOTION  
CONTROL LEVER  
TRACK STRAIGHT  
J. The leveling blocks used in Step E should result in a prop-  
er deck pitch. If a pitch adjustment is required, use the two  
rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust up or down as required.  
K. Reinstall deck lift assist spring. Place deck in transport  
position. Tighten nut on eyebolt until 2-3/4” of threads pro-  
trude past end of nut.  
ADJUSTMENT  
PLATE  
STEP 11: HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR  
Check the level of the fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs. The  
reservoirs are located underneath the operator’s seat. Wipe  
away all dirt and debris from around reservoir cap before  
removing. Oil must remain absolutely clean! Check with  
machine on a level surface with engine “OFF”. Fill reservoir  
as needed to bring level up. The reservoir is properly filled  
when the fluid level is 1½” below the top of the filler neck.  
DO NOT OVER FILL. Use clean, fresh premium automotive  
oil having a viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W50 API SL. The  
fluid should be chemically stable, incorporating rust and oxi-  
dation inhibitors. Make sure funnels, pouring spouts and oil  
can are completely clean. Reinstall reservoir cap.  
FIGURE 6  
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STEP 13: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING  
When initially putting hydraulic system into service, one or  
both of the wheel drives may not pull properly. This is  
likely to be caused by air entrapped in the system. If you  
experience a pulling issue during initial setup or after com-  
pleting repairs, perform the following procedure to purge  
the air from one or both of the hydraulic drive systems.  
IMPORTANT: WHEN REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC  
FLUID FILTER, PRE-FILL WITH OIL (SAE 20W50 API  
SL) BEFORE INSTALLING. PRE-FILLING THE FILTER  
WITH OIL WILL REDUCE OR POSSIBLY ELIMINATE  
THE NEED TO PURGE THE SYSTEM OF ENTRAPPED  
AIR.  
HYDRAULIC  
RESERVOIR  
A. Locate hydraulic reservoir underneath operator’s  
seat. After thoroughly cleaning the area around the top  
of each reservoir, remove filler cap. Bring fluid to  
proper level (1 ½” below the top of the filler neck). With  
engine off, add SAE 20W50 automotive oil. See  
Figure 7.  
FIGURE 7  
B. Open pressure relief valve on hydraulic pump, turn-  
ing counter clockwise 2 full turns. See Figure 8.  
C. Carefully raise the rear of the machine so the  
wheels are off of the ground. Securely block the  
machine to prevent it from falling.  
D. While seated in the operator’s position, start the  
engine. Place engine speed control in FAST position.  
E. Release parking brake and move motion control  
levers out of the neutral lock position.  
F. Slowly move motion control levers to the full forward  
and then to the full reverse positions. Repeat this  
process 6 times.  
G. Stop engine and wait for all rotation to stop before  
leaving the operator’s position.  
H. Close pressure relief valve on hydraulic pump, turn-  
ing clockwise. Tighten snuggly.  
I. With pressure relief valve closed, repeat Steps D  
thru G.  
ROTATE RELIEF VALVE  
COUNTERCLOCKWISE  
TO RELIEVE PRESSURE  
J. Remove blocks and lower rear of machine.  
K. Check fluid level in reservoir. Add SAE 20W50  
automotive oil as required to bring fluid level to 1 ½”  
from top of filler neck. Do Not over fill.  
L. Install and tighten filler cap.  
RELIEF  
VALVE  
FIGURE 8  
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST  
Snapper has completed initial adjustments and performed operational tests prior to shipping the machine. Due to  
the possible effects of shipping, handling and storage, Snapper intends for all of the following items to be verified  
and necessary final adjustments made at time of setup. It remains good practice and is strongly recommended  
that all the items also be checked prior to placing the machine into service. It is very important that setup is veri-  
fied and all operational tests completed and results are acceptable. After completing this form, sign and retain for  
future reference.  
CUTTING BLADE & MOWER  
___BLADE RETAINING hardware checked for proper tightness (70-80 ft. lbs. recommended).  
___MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT settings checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).  
___MOWER SIDE TO SIDE level checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).  
___MOWER FRONT TO REAR setting checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).  
PRE-START CHECKS & SERVICES  
___ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE installed, and hardware tightened to 60-70 ft-lbs (side bar hardware only; roll  
bar hardware should allow roll bar to be folded and raised easily).  
___TIRES checked and inflated to correct pressures.  
___ENGINE OIL level checked. See Engine Owners Manual.  
___FUEL added to tank and system checked for leaks.  
___BATTERY charged (if needed) and properly connected, with red boot over positive terminal.  
___HYDRAULIC FLUID level checked.  
OPERATIONAL TESTS  
___CHECK SEAT SWITCH for proper function.  
___INTERLOCK SYSTEMS checked to insure proper functioning.  
___SEAT BELTS checked for proper operation.  
___ENGINE STARTED and throttle control settings checked.  
___ALL OPERATIONS as listed on console checked.  
___IGNITION SWITCH checked to insure engine stops when turned to OFF position.  
___PARKING BRAKE tested to insure proper operation.  
___BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH tested for engagement and disengagement of blade.  
___BLADE BRAKE function verified. Blade rotation stops in 7 seconds or less.  
___MACHINE TRACKING tested and adjusted as required.  
DEMONSTRATION & INSTRUCTION  
___DEMONSTRATED proper operation of mower to purchaser.  
___INSTRUCTED purchaser to read and follow instructions in Operator’s Manual.  
___PERSONALLY HANDED Operator’s Manual to purchaser.  
___ASSISTED purchaser in completing Product Registration cards.  
DEALER’S RECORDS  
Sale Date_________________ Model___________________________ Serial No.______________________________  
Dealer’s Name_________________________________ Signature___________________________________________  
Address _________________________City_____________________________State________ Zip________________  
Will Mower be used Commercially? Yes ______________ No________________  
Purchaser’s Name_________________________________ Signature________________________________________  
Address ______________________________City______________________________ State________ Zip_________  
IMPORTANT: This form is to be retained by the dealer for future reference regarding Warranty, proof of purchase,  
traceability for product recall or service, etc. Complete the Product Registration Card and Mail to Customer  
Service Department at SNAPPER, PO BOX 1379, McDonough, Georgia, 30253.  
COPYRIGHT © 2006  
INSTRUCTION No. 7100719 (Rev. 1, 7/7/2006)  
SNAPPER – A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC.  
TP 300-5177-R1-HZ-N  
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  
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