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Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for
OUT FRONT Z-RIDER
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 0
POWER UNIT MODELS
EZF2100DKU
EZF2300GKU
MOWER UNIT MODELS
EZF5200M EZF6100M
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
E Z F 21 00 D KU
EXPORT MODEL
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE ENGINE MODEL
MOWER ORIENTATION ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE HP SERIES DESIGNATION
POWER UNIT
E – Export Model 21 – Engine Horse Power 00 – Series Designation D – Diesel Fuel Engine KU – Kubota Engine
Z – Zero Turning – Hydro Drive 2
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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) (Continued From Previous Column) 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF 12. Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light. to learn controls and develop skills. 13. Move motion control levers SLOWLY to maintain 6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all control during speed and directional changes. objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other 14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling lo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................4 SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION..............................................................5 SYMBOLS ...........................................................................................................6-8 SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................9-13 Pre-sta
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Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION CONTROL PANEL BLADE SWITCH AMP IGNITION METER SWITCH OPERATOR’S SEAT DECK LIGHT LIFT HOUR SWITCH SWITCH METER FUEL TANK MOTION CONTROL (JOYSTICK) PARKING BRAKE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL DECK COVER CONTROL PANEL (SEE INSET) CASTER WHEEL BRACKET DECK HEIGHT OF CUT DECAL DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIGURE 1.1 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, This manual has been
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SYMBOLS Hearing protection PARKING BRAKE CONTROL required during LEVER - Push control machine operation. forward to disengage (un- lock/off). Pull control rearward to engage (lock/on). IMPORTANT: Parking Brake must be engaged (locked) to start engine. Sound Power Level produced by machine and cutter deck - Lwa 105. ENGINE STOP (OFF) ENGINE MACHINE MOTION CONTROL - Single lever, multi- RUN (ON)
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SYMBOLS ENGINE SPEED CONTROL RABBIT - FAST TURTLE - SLOW CUTTING HEIGHT CONTROL SWITCH - Move switch in direction of plus symbol to increase cutting height/ Move switch in direction of minus symbol to decrease cutting height. DIESEL FUEL ONLY Read and Keep a safe understand all distance from the manuals and machine. Always instructions clear the mowing furnished with area of all objects the machine. that could cause injury if thrown b
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SYMBOLS DO NOT perform any service, maintenance, DO NOT touch or approach adjustments or repairs with the engine machine components until all running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Engage motion has completely stopped. Parking Brake. REMOVE key. Read Manual. DO NOT open or remove safety shields while HOT SURFACE! Stay clear. engine is running. DO NOT operate machine unless all guards and shields are in place and securely fastened.
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and Make the following checks and perform the engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. service required before each start-up. Keep engine radiator air intake screen and 2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to cooling fins clear at all times. Check often in dry bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type operating conditions. Tires), 5 psi (Al
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with Moving the joystick farther from the neutral hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement position will cause the speed of motion to of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever. increase. To turn, move the joystick towards Joystick operations should be performed only from the the side you want to turn to. operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of DO NOT make sudden changes in spe
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE (Continued from previous page) 8. After engine starts, allow a brief warm-up until engine runs smooth. 2.2 STOPPING - ENGINE FAST ENGINE SPEED POSITION 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. SLOW ENGINE SPEED POSITION WARNING DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP blades. STOP engine. Set
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.4. PARKING BRAKE 2.2.5. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Engage parking brake by pulling the parking 1. Adjust cutting height as desired to any brake lever back to the “ON” position. See position, using deck lift switch. When in desired Figure 2.8. height of cut, release switch. See Figure 2.10. 2. Release parking brake by moving brake lever Observe the height of cut decal located on the down to the “OFF” position. See Figure. 2.9. upper right top side
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.3. OPERATION – MOTION CONTROL WARNING 2.3.1. DRIVING MACHINE DO NOT make turns at high speed. Slow machine IMPORTANT: The joystick lever has to be manually motion. Move motion control lever gently and with moved to propel machine. Always return the joystick caution. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or with hand assistance to the neutral position to stop direction. machine. Release the joystick and it will gradually return toward the neutral p
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.1 INTRODUCTION 5. Change oil filter at every oil change. Refer to To retain the quality of the SNAPPER Out Front Z-Rider, your engine owner’s manual for service use genuine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a instructions. local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assistance. For the correct part or information for a particular SNAPPER 3.2.2. CHECK MOWER BLADE Out Front Z-Rider, always mention the model and serial 1. Stop Engine. number. SNAPPE
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 3. Mower Deck Levelness Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust 1. Drive Belt Cover Removal a. Lower deck to lowest setting. as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”. b. Remove knobs that secure the deck cover. See Figure 3.3. 4. Cleaning Mower Deck c. Remove cover to gain access to deck belt. a. Remove key from ignition switch. REMOVE b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure FOUR away from s
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 3. Power Transfer Shaft 1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5. gun. See Figure 3.7. LUBRICATE BEARINGS LUBRICATE POWER TRANSFER SHAFT FRONT WHEEL FIGURE 3.5 2. Transaxle FIGURE 3.7 Check the level of fluid in both of the f
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) 3.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous Page) Move machine to an area where the mower 3.5.2. FUEL FILTER (DIESEL ENGINE ONLY) deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine “OFF” Service fuel filter as instructed in engine owner’s but leave key switch in the “ON” position. manual. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST Engage parking brake. be stopped and MUST be cold before removing 1. The rear of deck must be raised up and both fi
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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 3.6 DECK REMOVAL 3.7 POWER TRANSFER SHAFT REMOVAL (Continued From Previous Page) Engage parking brake. Turn engine “OFF” and 4. Rotate spring loaded hitch latch pins remove key. The power transfer shaft connects (Located on both hitch plates) to the unlatched the power unit to the mower deck. The shaft is position. See Figure 3.10. telescoping for easy removal. Slide locking collar 5. Move deck lift switch as if to lower deck and back toward mower deck and s
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2 MOWER DECK & COMPONENT ADJUSTMENTS DANGER The following mower deck and component Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustments and repairs can be made by the owner. adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. However, if there is difficulty in making these adjustments and repairs, it is recommended that these repairs be made by an authorized SNAPPER 4.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS dealer. The joystick controls the movement an
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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR 4.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS) 4.3 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR 4.3.1 The park brake can be adjusted by (Continued from previous page) removing the rod from the lever and 5. Retighten leveling bracket bolts. rotating clockwise to increase brake 6. Remove both bolts (one from each side) from the tension. When properly adjusted the park front portion of the link weldment. See Figure 4.3. brake lever should require 18 to
