Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
MID-MOUNT
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 0
MODELS
CZT19480KWV
HZT21480BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
C ZT 19 48 0 KWV
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP * MOWER DECK SIZE
POWER UNIT
C – Commercial Mid Mount 19 – Engine Horse Power 48 – 48” Mower Width KW – Kawasaki Engine
H – Homeowner Mid Mount 21 – Engine Horsepower 0 – Series Designation B – Briggs Engine
ZT – Zero T
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating the machine must be of sound mind a
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. STOP machine if anyone enters the area. Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade set. controls and other safety devices fre
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOWING MAINTENANCE 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch (Continued From Previous Column) designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed 5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check that all cotter pins are in proper position. equipment except at the hitch point. 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when 2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for running engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon weight limits for towed equipment and towing
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................2-4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION ...................................................................................... 6 SECTION 2 –SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS....................................................7-8 SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE SWITCH KEY SWITCH CHOKE ENGINE SPEED HOUR CONTROL CONTROL METER MOTION CONTROL OPERATOR’S LEVER SEAT MOTION CONTROL LEVER RIGHT HAND LEFT HAND FUEL TANK FUEL TANK PARKING BRAKE LEVER DECK LIFT CONTROL PANEL LEVER (SEE INSET) DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual DECK LIFT PEDAL are provided for reference only a
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION WARNING ! GUARD OR GRASS CATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED WEAR HEARING PROTECTION WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION 7
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Section 2 – SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS RUN PULL SWITCH “UP” TO OFF/STOP START ENGAGE BLADES CHOKE PUSH SWITCH “DOWN” TO CONTROL FAST DISENGAGE BLADES KEYSWITCH CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION HOUR METER ENGINE SLOW SPEED CONTROL DANGER! ROTATING BLADES DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA STOP RUN START FUEL G
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 3.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height Make the following checks and perform the service setting. Grasp deck lift lever and move lever to required before each start-up. desired cutting height setting. Insert stop pin to 3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed desired cutting height. to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in IMPORTANT: There is a foot assist pedal located front caster wheels should
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the 3.2 STARTING & STOPPING – ENGINE, BLADES, engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps PARKING BRAKE must be released. There is a hydraulic pressure relief valve on the upper side of each pump that is used to 3.2.1. STARTING ENGINE release the pressure. Use a wrench to rotate both relief When the ignition key is turned the engine will not valves counter clockwise two full turns to open. After s
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE NOTE: Engaging parking brake prior to placing 1. Stop engine by turning key to “STOP” position. motion control levers in the neutral lock position Move engine speed to the Turtle “SLOW” position will cause engine to die. See Figure. 3.8. and turn key to “STOP”. See Figure 3.6. 2. Release parking brake by pushing parking brake lever forward to the released position. See Figure 3.9. KEYSWITCH SHOW
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel 1. Adjust cutting height, as desired, to any position, using deck lift lever. IMPORTANT: There is a foot drive transmissions. Each hydro pump is controlled by a separate motion control lever. The left lever controls the assist pedal located to the right front side of the footrest. Always use this assist pedal to raise or left wheel drive hy
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 3.5 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS This machine is equipped with an electrical safety 1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position & the neutral lock position. interlock system that is provided for the safety of the operator and others. All safety devices must be in place IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to bring both motion control levers to the neutral and functioning properly before operating the machin
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION 4. Fill engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to your To retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact 5. Change engine oil filter at every oil change. a local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service Refer to your engine owner’s manual for service assistance. For the correct part or information for a instructions. particular SNAPPER mower, always mention
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 4. Clean Mower Deck 1. Lower deck to lowest setting. a. Remove key from ignition switch. 2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3. b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away 3. Removal of footrest will allow access to mower from spark plug(s). drive belt. c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may 4. Check the belt tension. If belt is frayed, slit, be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a severed or belt strands exposed,
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 1. Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5. FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 4.6 LUBRICATE LUBRICATE BEARINGS CASTER WHEEL FIGURE 4.5 2. Hydro Pumps Check the level of the fluid in the fluid reservoir. Wipe away all dirt and debris from a
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.6 DECK REMOVAL WARNING Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before “OFF” and remove key from switch. Remove spark performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). near fuel components when performing service or Move motion control levers to the neutral lock maintenance. DO NOT perform service and position. E
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 7. Remove bolts and nuts to disconnect both stabilizers WARNING from mower deck and power unit. See Figure 4.12 & DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or Figure 4.13. service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool. STABILIZER 4.6 DECK REMOVAL (Con
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR DANGER REMOVE MOTION CONTROL Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this LEVER CONNECTING ROD adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The motion control levers control the movement and stopping of the machine. Move the control levers to the center or neutral position to stop machine. IMPORTANT: Always return both motion control levers with hand assistance to the neutral positi
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 5.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page) 5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) 12. With motion control levers remaining in the SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR neutral lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting Before making deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear rod up to the activation assembly and check length of tires to 12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI. When rod. Tie rod end bolt
