Snapper ZM6102M, ZM5202M, MZM2301KH Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for

MID MOUNT Z-RIDER

ZERO TURNING

HYDRO DRIVE

SERIES 1

POWER UNIT MODEL S

MZM2301KH

MOWER UNIT MODEL S

ZM5202M ZM6102M

MZM5203M

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

IMIZI_

MOOE'OES,GNAT,ON_I

DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE
MOWER ORIENTATION

M - Middle Market
Z - Zero Turning - Hydro Drive

M - Mid Mount Mower

Z - Zero Turninq - Hydro Drive
M - Mid Mount Mower

Thank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and pay

particular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 - 4. Remember that all power
equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in
accordance with the operating instructions and common sense!

23 - Engine Horse Power

52- Mower Cutting Width

61 - Mower Cutting Width

SNAPPER McDonough,

COPYRIGHT © 2002
SNAPPER INC
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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POWER UNIT

MOWER UNIT

310I lKHI

I

SERIES DESIGNATION

01 - Series Designation

I 02 - Series Designation I M - Mower Deck

03 -- Series Designation I

GA,, 30253 U.S.A.

MANUAL No. 7-5167 (I.R. 8/30/02)

ENGINE TYPE

ENGINE HP

KH - Kohler Engine

Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATION

AUXILLARY

FUEL TANK --

BLADE
ENGAGEMENT

SWITCH

PARKING
BRAKE

MOTION CONTROL

LEVER (JOYSTICK -- FUEL TANK

OPERATOR'S SEAT

ENGINE SPEED
CONTROL

DECK LIFT LEVER

FOOTREST

DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR

FIGURE

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared for the operator's of the
SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-RIDER. Its purpose, aside

from recommending standard operating procedures and

routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY
through the use of accepted operating practices. Read,

Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 thru 4 of this manual and All
SAFETY messages on the MID MOUNT Z-RIDER and its
attachments before operating. SNAPPER recommends

returning the MID MOUNT Z-RIDER to an authorized
SNAPPER dealer annually for inspection and addition of
any new devices which might upgrade the safety of the

mower.

I IMPORTANT 1

The figures and illustrations in this manual areI
provided for reference only and may differ from I
your specific model. Contact your Snapper dealerI

1.1

if you havequestions I

1.2 NOMENCLATURE

The nomenclature information above, Figure 1.1, shows
the essential parts of the SNAPPER MID MOUNT Z-
RIDER. It is recommended that all operators of this
equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls,
components, and operation of this machine before
operating. Specific details involving the engine are
found in the separate engine owner's manual. Study
these manuals before operating and keep both handy

for future reference. For the nearest SNAPPER dealer
in your area, check the yellow pages under the heading

LAWN MOWERS. For engine parts and service, look
for the engine manufacturer's dealers under the
heading, ENGINES - gasoline.

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Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS

I BLAOBSENGAGBO"ON"I BLAOBSDISENGAGED"OFF"I

"START"

MOTION CONTROL

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL

BEFORE OPERATING

I READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL I

MACHINE

KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA

I DANGER! ROTATING BLADES

DANGER! ROTATING BLADES

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