SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS & PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
SNAPPER LARGE FRAME ZERO TURNING Z-RIDER with MID MOUNT MOWER
INTRODUCTION: These instructions cover the set-up of the Snapper Large Frame Mid Mount Z-Rider Mower.
Complete each of the following steps carefully. Review and complete each item as instructed on the Pre-Operation
checklist. The Snapper Product Registration card must be filled out and sent to Customer Service department at
Snapper when completed.
IMPORTANT: The battery for this unit is maintenance-free. It is filled with acid and is sealed. Do not attempt to
open the battery. Pay close attention to the precautionary statements on the battery and in these instructions. If
charging is needed (see below), you will need an automotive type battery charger to activate the battery for use.
STEP 1: Remove machine from the container.
STEP 2: Assemble motion control levers:
A. Carefully remove wire ties securing folded handles
to machine.
B. Remove noted hardware from motion control lever
blocks. See Figure 1.
C. Unfold motion control lever handles, and secure
with removed hardware. See Figure 1. Tighten all
WASHER
AND NUT
hardware securely.
NOTE: Motion control levers may require adjustment. Refer
to Operator’s Manual for adjustment procedures.
UNFOLD
HANDLES
HARNESS CLIP,
WASHER AND NUT
FIGURE 2
STEP 5: Install roll bar protective structure:
A. Install side bars into frame brackets behind fuel
tanks, making sure hinges on top of bars are facing
toward rear of machine, and safety decals are facing
forward and inward. See Figure 3. Secure each bar to
its corresponding bracket with two 1/2-13 x 4-1/2” hex
bolts and lock nuts. Do not tighten yet.
REMOVE &
REINSTALL
HARDWARE
FIGURE 1
SAFETY DECALS
FACING FORWARD
AND INWARD
STEP 3: Install seat:
A. Check to make sure that there are two flat washers
installed onto each of the four seat mounting studs and
secured by a retaining ring. (If missing, replace with
three standard 5/16 flat washers.)
HINGES
FACING
AIR CLEANER CAP
REARWARD
NOTE: Seat must be in rearmost position during
installation. Refer to Operator’s manual for seat
adjustment procedures.
B. Install seat to seat plate, and secure each stud with
one 5/16 flat washer and nyloc nut. See Figure 2.
Tighten securely.
ATTACH TO
ANTI-VIBRATION
FRAME
BOLT
BRACKET
NOTE: Secure the harness clip to the left forward stud
before installing the washer and nut. Slip the harness
for the seat safety switch into this clip. See Figure 2.
FIGURE 3
STEP 4: Install rain cap onto engine air cleaner assembly,
securing with supplied worm drive clamp. Tighten securely.
See Figure 3.
INSTRUCTION No. 7100719 (Rev. 1, 7/7/2006)
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STEP 10: MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)
SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR
IMPORTANT: Re-check fluid level after operating machine
for several minutes and adjust level as needed. If one or
Before making deck leveling adjustments, inflate rear tires to both of the wheel drive systems is not pulling properly, the
12 PSI and front tires to 25 PSI. When adjusted correctly, hydraulic system may need to be purged of entrapped air.
the deck will be level side to side within 1/8”, have a low cut Refer to STEP 13, “HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING”.
setting of approximately 1” (1-1/4” for 61 deck), and the
STEP 12: TRACKING ADJUSTMENT – TWIN STICK
CONTROLS
Start machine. If the machine does not track straight when
the Motion Control Levers are in the maximum forward
speed position, perform the following adjustment. Rear tire
pressure must be set to 12 PSI before making this
adjustment.
A. Loosen bolts that secure adjustment plates and slide
plates all the way forward. Retighten bolts.
B. Start machine and drive in smooth flat open area at
maximum forward speed.
C. If machine tracks to the right, loosen bolts that secure the
left adjustment plate. Move plate rearward to slow the left
wheel. Retighten bolts.
D. If machine tracks to the left, loosen bolts that secure the
right adjustment plate. Move plate rearward to slow the right
wheel down. Retighten bolts. See Figure 6.
E. Drive machine again. Repeat adjustment as necessary
until machine tracks straight.
blades pitched approximately 3/16” higher at the rear. If
adjustment is needed:
A. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
B. Check blade tips by rotating blades until tips are pointing
to the sides of the deck. Check the measurement of outside
blade tips to the ground on both blades. The measurement
of each of the outside blade tips should be within 1/8” of
each other. If measurement of the blade tips is not within
1/8”, adjustment should be made to the correct measure-
ment.
C. Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the
highest cutting position.
D. Relieve tension on deck lift assist spring by loosening nut
on eyebolt.
E. Place 1” blocks (1-1/4” for 61 deck) under the front and
rear edge of the mower deck.
F. Set the mower deck to the lowest cutting position until
deck rests on the blocks.
G. Loosen the top nuts that secure both front deck support
eyebolts. Adjust bottom nuts until eyebolts are tight, then
retighten top nuts.
H. Loosen the bottom nuts that secure both rear deck
support eyebolts. Adjust top nuts until eyebolts are tight,
then tighten bottom nuts securely.
I. Set the mower deck to the transport position and recheck
side to side blade tip dimensions. The difference between
the two should be 1/8” or less.
NOTE: The deck timing rod (rod that runs from front deck lift
arm to rear deck lift arm) is preset at the factory and requires
no adjustments.
LOOSEN BOLTS,
SLIDE PLATE TO
MAKE MACHINE
RIGHT SIDE MOTION
CONTROL LEVER
TRACK STRAIGHT
J. The leveling blocks used in Step E should result in a prop-
er deck pitch. If a pitch adjustment is required, use the two
rear deck support eyebolts. Adjust up or down as required.
K. Reinstall deck lift assist spring. Place deck in transport
position. Tighten nut on eyebolt until 2-3/4” of threads pro-
trude past end of nut.
ADJUSTMENT
PLATE
STEP 11: HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR
Check the level of the fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs. The
reservoirs are located underneath the operator’s seat. 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 engine “OFF”. Fill reservoir
as needed to bring level up. The reservoir is properly filled
when the fluid level is 1½” below the top of the filler neck.
DO NOT OVER FILL. Use clean, fresh premium automotive
oil having a viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W50 API SL. The
fluid should be chemically stable, incorporating rust and oxi-
dation inhibitors. Make sure funnels, pouring spouts and oil
can are completely clean. Reinstall reservoir cap.
FIGURE 6
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STEP 13: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGING
When initially putting hydraulic system into service, one or
both of the wheel drives may not pull properly. This is
likely to be caused by air entrapped in the system. If you
experience a pulling issue during initial setup or after com-
pleting repairs, perform the following procedure to purge
the air from one or both of the hydraulic drive systems.
IMPORTANT: WHEN REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC
FLUID FILTER, PRE-FILL WITH OIL (SAE 20W50 API
SL) BEFORE INSTALLING. PRE-FILLING THE FILTER
WITH OIL WILL REDUCE OR POSSIBLY ELIMINATE
THE NEED TO PURGE THE SYSTEM OF ENTRAPPED
AIR.
HYDRAULIC
RESERVOIR
A. Locate hydraulic reservoir underneath operator’s
seat. After thoroughly cleaning the area around the top
of each reservoir, remove filler cap. Bring fluid to
proper level (1 ½” below the top of the filler neck). With
engine off, add SAE 20W50 automotive oil. See
Figure 7.
FIGURE 7
B. Open pressure relief valve on hydraulic pump, turn-
ing counter clockwise 2 full turns. See Figure 8.
C. Carefully raise the rear of the machine so the
wheels are off of the ground. Securely block the
machine to prevent it from falling.
D. While seated in the operator’s position, start the
engine. Place engine speed control in FAST position.
E. Release parking brake and move motion control
levers out of the neutral lock position.
F. Slowly move motion control levers to the full forward
and then to the full reverse positions. Repeat this
process 6 times.
G. Stop engine and wait for all rotation to stop before
leaving the operator’s position.
H. Close pressure relief valve on hydraulic pump, turn-
ing clockwise. Tighten snuggly.
I. With pressure relief valve closed, repeat Steps D
thru G.
ROTATE RELIEF VALVE
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
TO RELIEVE PRESSURE
J. Remove blocks and lower rear of machine.
K. Check fluid level in reservoir. Add SAE 20W50
automotive oil as required to bring fluid level to 1 ½”
from top of filler neck. Do Not over fill.
L. Install and tighten filler cap.
RELIEF
VALVE
FIGURE 8
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NOTES
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Snapper has completed initial adjustments and performed operational tests prior to shipping the machine. Due to
the possible effects of shipping, handling and storage, Snapper intends for all of the following items to be verified
and necessary final adjustments made at time of setup. It remains good practice and is strongly recommended
that all the items also be checked prior to placing the machine into service. It is very important that setup is veri-
fied and all operational tests completed and results are acceptable. After completing this form, sign and retain for
future reference.
CUTTING BLADE & MOWER
___BLADE RETAINING hardware checked for proper tightness (70-80 ft. lbs. recommended).
___MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT settings checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).
___MOWER SIDE TO SIDE level checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).
___MOWER FRONT TO REAR setting checked and adjusted as needed (with tires properly inflated).
PRE-START CHECKS & SERVICES
___ROLL BAR PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE installed, and hardware tightened to 60-70 ft-lbs (side bar hardware only; roll
bar hardware should allow roll bar to be folded and raised easily).
___TIRES checked and inflated to correct pressures.
___ENGINE OIL level checked. See Engine Owners Manual.
___FUEL added to tank and system checked for leaks.
___BATTERY charged (if needed) and properly connected, with red boot over positive terminal.
___HYDRAULIC FLUID level checked.
OPERATIONAL TESTS
___CHECK SEAT SWITCH for proper function.
___INTERLOCK SYSTEMS checked to insure proper functioning.
___SEAT BELTS checked for proper operation.
___ENGINE STARTED and throttle control settings checked.
___ALL OPERATIONS as listed on console checked.
___IGNITION SWITCH checked to insure engine stops when turned to OFF position.
___PARKING BRAKE tested to insure proper operation.
___BLADE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH tested for engagement and disengagement of blade.
___BLADE BRAKE function verified. Blade rotation stops in 7 seconds or less.
___MACHINE TRACKING tested and adjusted as required.
DEMONSTRATION & INSTRUCTION
___DEMONSTRATED proper operation of mower to purchaser.
___INSTRUCTED purchaser to read and follow instructions in Operator’s Manual.
___PERSONALLY HANDED Operator’s Manual to purchaser.
___ASSISTED purchaser in completing Product Registration cards.
DEALER’S RECORDS
Sale Date_________________ Model___________________________ Serial No.______________________________
Dealer’s Name_________________________________ Signature___________________________________________
Address _________________________City_____________________________State________ Zip________________
Will Mower be used Commercially? Yes ______________ No________________
Purchaser’s Name_________________________________ Signature________________________________________
Address ______________________________City______________________________ State________ Zip_________
IMPORTANT: This form is to be retained by the dealer for future reference regarding Warranty, proof of purchase,
traceability for product recall or service, etc. Complete the Product Registration Card and Mail to Customer
Service Department at SNAPPER, PO BOX 1379, McDonough, Georgia, 30253.
COPYRIGHT © 2006
INSTRUCTION No. 7100719 (Rev. 1, 7/7/2006)
SNAPPER – A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC.
TP 300-5177-R1-HZ-N
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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