Snapper EZF2100DKU, EZF2300GKU, EZF520, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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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Page 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...