Snapper ZF2101DKU - Table of Contents

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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 .....................................7-9
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................10-14
Pre-start Checklist ...............................................................................................10
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake .....................................11-13
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................................................................12
Parking Brake .......................................................................................................13
Cutting Height Adjustment....................................................................................13
Driving & Stopping Machine .................................................................................14
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .........................................15-19
Change Engine Oil................................................................................................15
Check Mower Blade .............................................................................................15
Check Mower Drive Belt .......................................................................................16
Check Belt Tension ..............................................................................................16
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine) ..............................................................16
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components) ....................................16-17
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication......................................................................16
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication ......................................................................16
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication.....................................................................17
Transaxle Lubrication ........................................................................................17
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication......................................................................17
Other Lubrication...............................................................................................17
Before Operating Mower ......................................................................................17
Annually - End of Season Service ...................................................................17-18
Fuel Filter Replacement .......................................................................................18
Deck Removal .................................................................................................18-19
Power Transfer Shaft Removal ............................................................................19
SECTION 5 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ..............................................20-26
Neutral Position Adjustments ...............................................................................20
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)..............................................................20-21
Parking Brake Adjustment....................................................................................21
Engine Adjustments & Repair...............................................................................21
Mower Blade Replacement .............................................................................21-22
Blade Sharpening .................................................................................................22
Mower Drive Belt, Engine Belt & Hydro Pump Belt Removal & Replacement .....23
Battery Removal ...................................................................................................24
Battery Installation ................................................................................................24
Battery Service & Charging ..................................................................................24
Battery Testing......................................................................................................25
New Battery Preparation.......................................................................................25
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement...................26
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................27-28
SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................29
Maintenance/Replacement Parts .........................................................................29
WARRANTY......................................................................................................30
PRIMARY MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................31-34
IMPORTANT
NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider machines. These
structures, when installed and used properly can offer additional security to the operator against serious injury in the event of a tip over
accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with
your local Snapper Dealer.
IMPORTANT: DIESEL AND GAS UNITS LOOK VERY SIMILIAR. DO NOT PUT GAS IN DIESEL MACHINE OR
DIESEL IN GAS MACHINE. ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.