Snapper NZM21523KWV, NZM25523KWV, NZM25613KWV User Manual

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for

MID

MOUNT Z-RIDER

ZERO TURNING

HYDRO DRIVE

SERIES 3

MODELS

NZM19483KWV NZM21523KWV NZM25523KWV

NZM25613KWV NZM27 613KH

MODEL NUMBER EXPLANATION

INI ;

MODEL DESIGNATION ._1 DRIVE SYSTEM TYPE

MOWER ORIENTATION ENGINE HP *

N - Model Designation 48 - 48" Mower Width 3 - Series Designation

Z - Zero Turning - Hydro Drive 52 - 52" Mower Width KW - Kawasaki Engine

M - Mid Mount Mower 61 - 61" Mower Width KH - Kohler Engine

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!

NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

* Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors.

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POWER UNIT

19.0 - Engine Horse Power

21.0 -- Engine Horse Power

25.0 - Engine Horse Power

27.0 - Engine Horse Power

I ENGINE TYPE

SERIES DESIGNATION

MOWER DECK SIZE

V - Over Head Valve

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MANUAL No. 7100080 (Rev. I, 9/20/2005)

Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS

KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS

I DANGER ! ROTATING PARTS I

I MOTION CONTROL LEVER OPERATION I

I PARKING BRAKE LEVER OPERATION I

TO AVOID INJU RY OR DEATH PARA EVITAR LESIONES O LA MUERTE

-Read Operator's Manual Do not operate unless you ame fully tRained.

-Keep all guard s,shields and othel satety devices in place and wol king.

-DO not operate when children o_ others ale aiolJnd Avoid sudden movement of control {evers alld shal p turns Turn off engine betore leaving the seat or servicing. Mow up and down hills nevel acloss or on slopes greater than I _ .

-Lea el Manual del Operador

-No maneje esta m_quina a mehos gue est_ capacitado paia hacello, Mantenga todos los protector es,escudos y otros dispositivos de seguHdad instalados y funcionando NO maneje la illaquilla m[entras Ilayan nihos u otras personas ell la zona de tlabajo, Evite mover bruscamente las palancas de control y hater virajes muy cerrados

-Apague el motor antes de lewntarse del asiento o realizar trabajos de mantenimiemo

- En colinas, torte {a hier ba ell seflt[do ascende_lte y descendente iiuiica en _lllido tl ansversal nien pehdientes sup_doLs a 15. Si no puede letrocede[ ell u{la co{ina NO maneje lam_quina en ese lugal.

STARTING, OPERATION & STOPPING OF MACHINE

I WARNING ! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH I

I WEAR HEARING PROTECTION I

Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS

RUN

HOUR METER DISENGAGE BLADES

I CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATION I

CHOKE

CONTROL

PULL SWITCH "UP" TO

ENGAGE BLADES

PUSH SWITCH "DOWN" TO

OFF/STOP

T TSLOW

ENGINE

SPEED

CONTROL

START

KEYSWITCH

FAST

DANGER! ROTATING BLADES

KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF MOWING AREA

STOP RUN START

I FUELGAUGE(2) I I IGNITION SWITCH I

I FUEL TANK SELECT I

Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLS

I ROLL BARPROTECTIVESTRUCTUREDECALS I

I CAUTION! SPRING LOADED MECHANISM I

Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST

Make the following checks and perform the service required before each start-up.

3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in

front caster wheels should be 25 psi.

3.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened.

3.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil specifications. See Figure 3.1.

FIGURE 3.1

3.1.4. Check Blade Switch to insure it works freely.

1. Pull the Blade Switch up to the "ON" position to engage or turn "ON" the mower blades.

2. Push Blade Switch down to the "OFF" position to disengage (or turn "OFF") the blades.

3.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height setting. Grasp deck lift lever and depress release

latch located underneath the lever. Move lever to desired cutting height setting and release latch.

Insert stop pin to desired cutting height. IMPORTANT: There is a foot assist pedal located to the right front side of the footrest. Always use this assist pedal to raise or lower the deck to the desired cutting height. See Figure 3.3.

DECK LIFT LEVER

RELEASE LATCH

HEIGHT

FIGURE 3.3

BLADESWITCH

FIGURE 3.2

3.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck,

engine and pumps of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine and pump air intake screens and cooling fins clear at all times.

3.1.6. Add fuel to both tanks of the machine outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make

sure both fuel filler caps are tight. Note the fuel tank selector valve. Refer to engine owner's manual for

fuel specifications.

3.1.7. Adjust position of operator's seat. The seat is mounted on slides. Locate latch lever beneath

the seat. Move lever towards the left and slide seat to the desired position. Release latch. If equipped, adjust seat suspension for operator weight.

3.1.9. Check seat belts. Mounting hardware must be tight. Buckle must latch securely and release

easily. Webbing must not display signs of deterioration, wear or damage.

3.1.10. Check roll bar protective structure for structural soundness (i.e. no cracks, damage,

corrosion, etc.) All hardware must be tight. Roll bar must be raised and locked unless absolutely necessary (i.e. low overhead clearance). Both locking pins must be installed and securely fastened to prevent inadvertent removal. DO NOT operate a machine that has had any part of the roll bar protective structure removed, damaged, or modified in any way.

IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with hydrostatic drive, The direction of motion and the speed of motion are controlled by the left and right

motion control levers, A small movement of these

controls can cause the machine to move instantly. DO NOT attempt to operate the machine until you read this manual and become familiar with its operation, Practice with the blades "OFF" disengaged, engine speed at a slow setting and in an open area away from

obstacles.

allow operation of the machin

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personnel.

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