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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for
MID-MOUNT
ZERO TURNING
HYDRO DRIVE
SERIES 1
MODELS
HZT21481BV
MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION
H ZT 21 48 1 BV
MODEL DESIGNATION ENGINE TYPE
DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE SERIES DESIGNATION
ENGINE HP * MOWER DECK SIZE
H - Homeowner Mid Mount 21 - Engine Horsepower 48 - 48" Mower Width B - Briggs Engine
ZT - Zero Turning Hydro Drive 1 - Series Designation V - Over Head Valve
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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 an
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear of 7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately discharge opening at all times. STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone 2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. Make sure enters the area. blades are OFF and parking brake is set. 8. Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and 3. DO NOT leave machine with eng
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! TOWING MAINTENANCE 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for (Continued From Previous Column) towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the 5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check that hitch point. all cotter pins are in proper position. 2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. engine. Exhaust gases contain ca
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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 . . .
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Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION BLADE SWITCH KEY SWITCH CHOKE CONTROL ENGINE SPEED HOUR METER CONTROL MOTION CONTROL MOTION CONTROL LEVER LEVER RIGHT HAND FUEL LEFT HAND FUEL TANK TANK PARKING BRAKE LEVER DECK LIFT LEVER CONTROL PANEL (see inset) DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR IMPORTANT The figures and illustrations in this manual DECK LIFT PEDAL are provided for reference only and may differ from your specific model. Contact FIGURE 1.1 your Snapper dealer if you have questions. 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 NOMENCLA
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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
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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION DANGER! ROTATING BLADES KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA DANGER! ROTATING BLADES RUN START STOP FUEL GAUGE (2) IGNITION SWITCH FUEL TANK SELECT 8
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST 3.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height setting. Make the following checks and perform the service Grasp deck lift lever and move lever to desired cutting required before each start-up. height setting. Insert stop pin to desired cutting height. 3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to IMPORTANT: There is a foot assist pedal located to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressur
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TING 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 start valves counter clockwise two
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Section 3 - OPERA Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS 3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE NOTE: Engaging parking brake prior to placing motion 1. Stop engine by turning key to "STOP" position. control levers in the neutral lock position will cause Move engine speed to the Turtle "SLOW" position and engine to die. See Figure. 3.8. 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. KEY SWITCH SHOWN FROM
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.4 OPERATION- MOTION CONTROLS 1. Adjust cutting height, as desired, to any position, This machine is equipped with dual hydrostatic wheel drive using deck lift lever. IMPORTANT: There is a foot transmissions. Each hydro pump is controlled by a sepa- assist pedal located to the right front side of the rate motion control lever. The left lever controls the left footrest. Always use this assist pedal to raise or lower wheel drive hyd
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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE 3.5 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECKS 1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position This machine is equipped with an electrical safety interlock & the neutral lock position. system that is provided for the safety of the operator and IMPORTANT: Operator must use hand assistance to others. All safety devices must be in place and functioning bring both motion control levers to the neutral position properly before operating the machin
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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 gen- engine owner's manual for oil specifications. uine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact a 5. Change engine oil filter at every oil change. Refer local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service assis- to your engine owner's manual for service instructions. tance. For the correct part or information for a particu- lar SNAPPER mower, always mention the
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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 from 3. Removal of footrest will allow access to mower spark plug(s). drive belt. c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be 4. Check the belt tension. If belt is frayed, slit, sev- necessary to raise mower deck higher using a ered or belt strands exposed, replace
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION HYDRAULIC FLUID 1. Front Wheel Bearings RESERVOIR Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5. FIGURE 4.6 LUBRICATE CASTER LUBRICATE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WHEEL FIGURE 4.5 2. Hydro Pumps Check the level of the fluid in the fluid reservoir. 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
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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 "OFF" Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before and remove key from switch. Remove spark plug performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). Move near fuel components when performing service or motion control levers to the neutral lock position. maintenance. DO NOT perform service and mainte- En
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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE 7. Remove bolts and nuts to disconnect both stabiliz- ! WARNING ! ers from mower deck and power unit. See Figure 4.12 and 4.13. DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns; allow suf- ficient time for all parts to cool. 4.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page) STABILIZER 4. Remo
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Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR ! WARNING ! Exercise EXTREME CAUTION when making this adjustment, due to close proximity of moving parts. REMOVE MOTION CONTROL LEVER CONNECTING ROD 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 posi- tion. If machine does not come to a co
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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 neutral SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR lock position, See Figure 3.7, hold connecting rod up Before making deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear to the activation assembly and check length of rod. Tie tires to 12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI. When adjust- rod end bolt mu
