Snapper Z-Riding User Manual

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

hardware securely.
NOTE: Motion control levers may require adjustment. Refer
to Operator’s Manual for adjustment procedures.

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.)

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.

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.

STEP 4: Install rain cap onto engine air cleaner assembly,
securing with supplied worm drive clamp. Tighten securely.
See Figure 3.

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.

FIGURE 1

INSTRUCTION No. 7100719 (Rev. 1, 7/7/2006)

TP 300-5177-R1-HZ-N

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FIGURE 2

UNFOLD
HANDLES

REMOVE &
REINSTALL
HARDWARE

HARNESS CLIP,
WASHER AND NUT

WASHER
AND NUT

FIGURE 3

SAFETY DECALS
FACING FORWARD
AND INWARD

ATTACH TO
FRAME
BRACKET

HINGES
FACING
REARWARD

ANTI-VIBRATION
BOLT

AIR CLEANER CAP

B. Attach roll bar to side bars, securing with two 1/2-

13 x 3-3/4” hex bolts and lock nuts through the rear

hinge holes. See Figure 4. NOTE: Slip stop brackets

over hinges before installing hardware. See Figure 4.

C. Raise roll bar to fully upright position, aligning

locking holes in roll bar with corresponding holes in

side bars. Insert locking pin through each forward

hole, and secure with connected bridge pin. Install

plastic knobs into threaded holes in front of roll bar,

and tighten securely. See Figure 4.

D. Tighten hardware securing side bars to frame

brackets, torquing to 60-70 ft-lbs. Tighten roll bar

hardware as well; however, leave loose enough so

that roll bar folds and raises easily.

E. Install anti-vibration bolts into sides of frame

brackets, tightening securely. See Figure 3.

STEP 6: Check date on battery label. See Figure 5. If
battery is placed into service after date shown on label,
battery will have to be charged:

A. Remove battery from battery compartment before
charging.
B. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level non­concrete surface.
C. Charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour to bring

battery to full charge.
STEP 7: Install battery into power unit. NOTE: In order to
raise operator seat to access battery compartment, seat
must be in rearmost position.
STEP 8: Both bolts are already installed on both terminals.
Connect positive (+) cable (red) first, from wiring harness to
positive terminal (+) on battery and secure with nut
provided in hardware bag. Connect negative (-) cable
(black) last, to negative terminal (-) on battery and secure
with nut also provided. See Figure 5. Apply a small amount
of grease over terminals to prevent corrosion.

STEP 9: Take the necessary precautions when handling
fuel. Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel. Check oil and add oil if
needed as stated in Engine Owners Manual. Move fuel tank
selector valve handle to the desired fuel tank.

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FIGURE 5

WARNING

Handle fuel with care! Use an approved fuel container.
DO NOT smoke near open fuel container and keep fuel
container away from open flame. DO NOT fill fuel tank
indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to
cool for at least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off
any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run
engine indoors. Before attempting any adjustments,
maintenance, service, or repairs, stop engine and
blade, always remove key from ignition switch, remove
spark plug wire(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark
plug(s).

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BLACK (NEGATIVE) CABLE

DATE

TERMINAL COVER
MUST SHIELD POSITIVE
TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION

RED (POSITIVE) CABLE

WARNING

Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when
charging battery.

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WARNING

Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover located
on battery harness. This prevents metal from touching
the positive terminal, which could cause sparks.

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WARNING

Roll bar protective structure must be installed and all
mounting hardware securely tightened before starting
or operating machine. Do Not modify the structure in
any way before, during or after installation. Modifying
the structure can result in serious injury or death.

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FIGURE 4

ROLL
BAR

INSTALL
PLASTIC
KNOBS

INSTALL
STOP
BRACKETS

INSTALL
HARDWARE
INTO REAR
HOLES

INSTALL
PINS INTO
FORWARD
HOLES