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No. 7800632 Description RZT26520, 26HP Snapper Zero-Turn Rider with 52" Mower 7104441 Revision B RNeopt rfoodr uction 285Z Series Zero Turn Rider Mfg. Operator's Manual !
No. 7800632 Description RZT26520, 26HP Snapper Zero-Turn Rider with 52" Mower 7104441 Revision B RNeopt rfoodr uction 285Z Series Zero Turn Rider Mfg. Operator's Manual !
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... equipment. We're pleased that you read and understand these original instructions for purchasing this quality-built SNAPPER mower. This manual contains safety information to the instructions in the SNAPPER brand. Identification Numbers Product Identification Tag SA Model / Modèle / Model XXXXXXX MP Serial .../ Série / Serie XXXXXXXXX L USA 800-935-2967 E WWW.SNAPPER.COM Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC r n Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA Unit ID Tag fo tio When contacting your SNAPPER mower will provide many years of dependable service. fication numbers, and engine serial ...
... equipment. We're pleased that you read and understand these original instructions for purchasing this quality-built SNAPPER mower. This manual contains safety information to the instructions in the SNAPPER brand. Identification Numbers Product Identification Tag SA Model / Modèle / Model XXXXXXX MP Serial .../ Série / Serie XXXXXXXXX L USA 800-935-2967 E WWW.SNAPPER.COM Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC r n Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA Unit ID Tag fo tio When contacting your SNAPPER mower will provide many years of dependable service. fication numbers, and engine serial ...
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... Lever Adjustment 23 Operation 15 Speed Balancing Adjustment 23 General Operating Safety 15 Cutting Height Adjustment 24 Checks Before Starting 15 Mower Removal and Installation 24 Starting the Engine 16 PTO Clutch Adjustment 26 Stopping the Rider and Engine 16 Check... Mower Blade Stoppping Time 26 Mowing 16 Mower Deck Leveling 27 Pushing the Rider by Hand 16 Servicing the Mower Blades 28 Zero Turn Driving Practice 17 Lubrication 29 Attaching a Trailer 19 Cleaning the...
... Lever Adjustment 23 Operation 15 Speed Balancing Adjustment 23 General Operating Safety 15 Cutting Height Adjustment 24 Checks Before Starting 15 Mower Removal and Installation 24 Starting the Engine 16 PTO Clutch Adjustment 26 Stopping the Rider and Engine 16 Check... Mower Blade Stoppping Time 26 Mowing 16 Mower Deck Leveling 27 Pushing the Rider by Hand 16 Servicing the Mower Blades 28 Zero Turn Driving Practice 17 Lubrication 29 Attaching a Trailer 19 Cleaning the...
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... greatly impact your dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock system tests found in this manual 5 If some- The mower deck has spinning mower blades that the surface condition you are slippery, wet, or have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering and... control. Do not operate this unit without t c the entire grass catcher or discharge guard (deflector) in place and working. Thrown Objects r n This unit has spinning mower blades. To help you or someone else.
... greatly impact your dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock system tests found in this manual 5 If some- The mower deck has spinning mower blades that the surface condition you are slippery, wet, or have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering and... control. Do not operate this unit without t c the entire grass catcher or discharge guard (deflector) in place and working. Thrown Objects r n This unit has spinning mower blades. To help you or someone else.
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... prior to perform the maintenance proce- Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can result in serious injury or death. 6 www.Snapper.com p Proper maintenance is hot or running. Be sure to adding fuel. Enclosed Areas Only operate this manual, especially periodically testing R the safety system. Do... before N d operation begins. Operator Safety Retaining Walls, Drop-Offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Gasoline and its vapors are a common hazard.
... prior to perform the maintenance proce- Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can result in serious injury or death. 6 www.Snapper.com p Proper maintenance is hot or running. Be sure to adding fuel. Enclosed Areas Only operate this manual, especially periodically testing R the safety system. Do... before N d operation begins. Operator Safety Retaining Walls, Drop-Offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Gasoline and its vapors are a common hazard.
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... weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance remain where you will 8. DO 1. catcher. 2. the machine. 3. r n 4. DO NOT operate blades in a large percentage of mower-related inju- o LOOK and SEE behind and down the slope. 5. If you cannot back up and down slopes. DO NOT operate machine under the NOT... when equipped with the following SAFETY instructions could cause sliding. 11. DO NOT operate machine on the machine, engine and attachments. operate the mower safely enough to the operator or other 10. If learn controls and develop skills. c 6.
... weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance remain where you will 8. DO 1. catcher. 2. the machine. 3. r n 4. DO NOT operate blades in a large percentage of mower-related inju- o LOOK and SEE behind and down the slope. 5. If you cannot back up and down slopes. DO NOT operate machine under the NOT... when equipped with the following SAFETY instructions could cause sliding. 11. DO NOT operate machine on the machine, engine and attachments. operate the mower safely enough to the operator or other 10. If learn controls and develop skills. c 6.
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... Canadian 10. ICES-002. OPERATION 1. Immed- Make sure all objects before removing grass catcher or iately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP unclogging mower to STOP blades and engine quickly in contact with a plastic liner. DO NOT place foot on the ground. machine into a trailer or truck. ...people and pets out of ignition. Blades must be mowed and remove all safety decals are ON or machine is set. 8 www.Snapper.com Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. birth defects, or other appliances. Keep hands and feet away from the vehicle or tion. Make...
... Canadian 10. ICES-002. OPERATION 1. Immed- Make sure all objects before removing grass catcher or iately STOP blades, STOP engine, and STOP unclogging mower to STOP blades and engine quickly in contact with a plastic liner. DO NOT place foot on the ground. machine into a trailer or truck. ...people and pets out of ignition. Blades must be mowed and remove all safety decals are ON or machine is set. 8 www.Snapper.com Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. birth defects, or other appliances. Keep hands and feet away from the vehicle or tion. Make...
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... point. Disconnect negative (black) cable from spark Maintenance plug(s). 1. Cranking engine ment. Service engine and make adjustments only when 5. Allow engine to other gas appliance. Mower blades are subject to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. CAUTION when handling them. 2. Check brakes frequently; Keep all cotter pins are maintained. Maintain or...
... point. Disconnect negative (black) cable from spark Maintenance plug(s). 1. Cranking engine ment. Service engine and make adjustments only when 5. Allow engine to other gas appliance. Mower blades are subject to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. CAUTION when handling them. 2. Check brakes frequently; Keep all cotter pins are maintained. Maintain or...
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... for safe, effective operation. Personal bodily injury can result when these decals are not followed. See your rider and mower. These decals are on your safety and it is for your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed. The information is important! Decal, Warning Part No. 1734273 Not fodruction Decal...
... for safe, effective operation. Personal bodily injury can result when these decals are not followed. See your rider and mower. These decals are on your safety and it is for your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed. The information is important! Decal, Warning Part No. 1734273 Not fodruction Decal...
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... Parking brake is engaged, AND • Ground speed levers are not locked in their START/ PARK positions. CHECK MOWER BLADE STOPPING TIME The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is disengaged, OR •... Part No. 7104231 If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. TEST 3 - Decal, Weight Limit Part No. 7101940 12 www.Snapper.com TEST 2 - TEST 4 - Part No. 7104232 7104233 Decal, Control Panel, R.H. ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF: for tion 7104232 t c Decal, Control Panel...
... Parking brake is engaged, AND • Ground speed levers are not locked in their START/ PARK positions. CHECK MOWER BLADE STOPPING TIME The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is disengaged, OR •... Part No. 7104231 If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. TEST 3 - Decal, Weight Limit Part No. 7101940 12 www.Snapper.com TEST 2 - TEST 4 - Part No. 7104232 7104233 Decal, Control Panel, R.H. ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF: for tion 7104232 t c Decal, Control Panel...
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...can be adjusted forward and backward RNeoprodu (see Pushing the Unit by hand fo tio (see Seat Adjustments). 14 www.Snapper.com Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Switch The mower cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) and 3-3/4" (9,5 cm). Parking Brake Moving the parking brake lever forward and... to disengage. PTO Switch The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disengages the mower blade clutch. Push DOWN to the right engages the parking brake. See Cutting Height Adjustment. To engage the PTO, pull UP on...
...can be adjusted forward and backward RNeoprodu (see Pushing the Unit by hand fo tio (see Seat Adjustments). 14 www.Snapper.com Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Switch The mower cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2" (3,8 cm) and 3-3/4" (9,5 cm). Parking Brake Moving the parking brake lever forward and... to disengage. PTO Switch The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disengages the mower blade clutch. Push DOWN to the right engages the parking brake. See Cutting Height Adjustment. To engage the PTO, pull UP on...
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... fo ctio Never allow open area without first becoming familiar with all controls from recent operation. r To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and p mower free of ALL controls. 15 Only use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE. Use extra caution when operating on... the the width of the rear wheels of the controls and how to driving the unit. Pre-Start Checks Do not load this rider and mower. • Become familiar with the location and function of grass, leaves and excess grease. Never fill the tank when the truck using two separate...
... fo ctio Never allow open area without first becoming familiar with all controls from recent operation. r To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and p mower free of ALL controls. 15 Only use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE. Use extra caution when operating on... the the width of the rear wheels of the controls and how to driving the unit. Pre-Start Checks Do not load this rider and mower. • Become familiar with the location and function of grass, leaves and excess grease. Never fill the tank when the truck using two separate...
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...Use this unit. Move the engine speed control to the SLOW position p and turn it for tion Stopping the Rider and Engine 1. Set the mower cutting height (see Stopping the Rider and Engine). 2. Set the engine speed control to the FAST position. Insert the key into the PUSH position... Components (On Each Side) 2. Start the engine (see Starting the Engine). 3. Set the engine speed control to the neutral 'N' position. 16 www.Snapper.com Disengage the parking brake. 6. stopped by hand. for at FULL ENGINE SPEED when mowing. 3. Disengage the PTO by pulling up into the ignition ...
...Use this unit. Move the engine speed control to the SLOW position p and turn it for tion Stopping the Rider and Engine 1. Set the mower cutting height (see Stopping the Rider and Engine). 2. Set the engine speed control to the FAST position. Insert the key into the PUSH position... Components (On Each Side) 2. Start the engine (see Starting the Engine). 3. Set the engine speed control to the neutral 'N' position. 16 www.Snapper.com Disengage the parking brake. 6. stopped by hand. for at FULL ENGINE SPEED when mowing. 3. Disengage the PTO by pulling up into the ignition ...
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... Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check rider and mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Check rider brakes ... ** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. 20 www.Snapper.com See Dealer Annually to Replace air filter Lubricate rider and mower Replace pre-cleaner Clean battery and cables Check mower blades ** r n * Whichever comes first fo tio ** Check blades more often in...
... Every 25 Hours or Annually * Check tire pressure Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner ** Check mower blade stopping time Every 50 Hours or Annually * Check rider and mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Check rider brakes ... ** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. 20 www.Snapper.com See Dealer Annually to Replace air filter Lubricate rider and mower Replace pre-cleaner Clean battery and cables Check mower blades ** r n * Whichever comes first fo tio ** Check blades more often in...
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...properly connected and does not come into cotact with fuel) in the engine owner's manual. Never store the unit (with the blades. Mower Deck Washout Port 22 www.Snapper.com Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a furnace, water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. Remove ...the garden hose and quick disconnect from the mower deck when cleaning is left in the operator position, and there must be increased if...
...properly connected and does not come into cotact with fuel) in the engine owner's manual. Never store the unit (with the blades. Mower Deck Washout Port 22 www.Snapper.com Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a furnace, water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. Remove ...the garden hose and quick disconnect from the mower deck when cleaning is left in the operator position, and there must be increased if...
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...Cutting Height Adjustment. 3. To adjust cutting height: Press the adjustment switch (A, Figure 15) forward to lower the mower deck, backward to the rear R lift arms (C), and pull the arms out from the PTO pulley (C). Place ... x 4 or similiar support under each end of the way and slide the mower deck out from under the unit. 24 www.Snapper.com Pull back on a hard flat surface such as a concrete floor. Pivot... the front wheels out of the mower deck, then lower the mower deck to the...
...Cutting Height Adjustment. 3. To adjust cutting height: Press the adjustment switch (A, Figure 15) forward to lower the mower deck, backward to the rear R lift arms (C), and pull the arms out from the PTO pulley (C). Place ... x 4 or similiar support under each end of the way and slide the mower deck out from under the unit. 24 www.Snapper.com Pull back on a hard flat surface such as a concrete floor. Pivot... the front wheels out of the mower deck, then lower the mower deck to the...
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... 18) into their START/PARK posi- Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the ground speed levers into the bottom holes in the front mower deck bracket (B), and secure each with a washer and hairpin clip (A). 6. Insert the rear lift arms (C, Figure 17) into the front holes in ...Figure 16. Place a 2 x 4 or similar support under the unit. Pivot the front wheels out of the mower deck. 4. Lower the mower deck to stop. 2. Pull back on the tensioning idler (D, Figure 16) in the direction indicated, and install the belt onto the PTO pulley ...
... 18) into their START/PARK posi- Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the ground speed levers into the bottom holes in the front mower deck bracket (B), and secure each with a washer and hairpin clip (A). 6. Insert the rear lift arms (C, Figure 17) into the front holes in ...Figure 16. Place a 2 x 4 or similar support under the unit. Pivot the front wheels out of the mower deck. 4. Lower the mower deck to stop. 2. Pull back on the tensioning idler (D, Figure 16) in the direction indicated, and install the belt onto the PTO pulley ...
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...the frame and top of tension when the gauge is due to stop within 5 seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off . 26 www.Snapper.com e 4. Adjust PTO Clutch B A Figure 19. fo tio 1. Insert a .016"-.018" (0,40-0,45 mm) feeler gauge (C) r ...N d nylock adjustment nuts (B). This is inserted and removed, and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosening the adjustment nuts. Check the mower blade stopping time. Adjustments and Service A B B B C Figure 20. Check the PTO clutch adjustment after performing the adjustment procedure. With ...
...the frame and top of tension when the gauge is due to stop within 5 seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off . 26 www.Snapper.com e 4. Adjust PTO Clutch B A Figure 19. fo tio 1. Insert a .016"-.018" (0,40-0,45 mm) feeler gauge (C) r ...N d nylock adjustment nuts (B). This is inserted and removed, and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosening the adjustment nuts. Check the mower blade stopping time. Adjustments and Service A B B B C Figure 20. Check the PTO clutch adjustment after performing the adjustment procedure. With ...
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... (C) and adjust the nuts up or down to lock the adjustment in place. When complete, tighten the e jam nuts against the trunnion to adjust the mower level. R Front-To-Back Leveling B C C Figure 23. Arrange the blades so they are straight. t c 4. To raise or lower the front ... such as necessary. 27 The front tip of the front blade should be 1/8" - 1/4" (3 - 6 mm) lower than 1/8" (3 mm) difference between the outside mower blades so that they face front-to step 5. Arrange the outside tips of the rear blades. Side-to -side (Figure 21). Adjust the front jam...
... (C) and adjust the nuts up or down to lock the adjustment in place. When complete, tighten the e jam nuts against the trunnion to adjust the mower level. R Front-To-Back Leveling B C C Figure 23. Arrange the blades so they are straight. t c 4. To raise or lower the front ... such as necessary. 27 The front tip of the front blade should be 1/8" - 1/4" (3 - 6 mm) lower than 1/8" (3 mm) difference between the outside mower blades so that they face front-to step 5. Arrange the outside tips of the rear blades. Side-to -side (Figure 21). Adjust the front jam...
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... WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with a drop of oil. Remove mower deck (see Mower Removal and Workbench Installation). 2. Reinstall the blade washer (B, Figure 28), concave p side up toward the mower deck as shown in serious injury. 28 www.Snapper.com Use a wooden block (A) to prevent blade rotation while...
... WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with a drop of oil. Remove mower deck (see Mower Removal and Workbench Installation). 2. Reinstall the blade washer (B, Figure 28), concave p side up toward the mower deck as shown in serious injury. 28 www.Snapper.com Use a wooden block (A) to prevent blade rotation while...