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No. Description 5900731 500ZB2648, Snapper 500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48" Mower 5900532 500ZB2748, Snapper 500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48" Mower 5101453 Rev J Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER Noptrfoodruction 500Z Series Re Mfg.
No. Description 5900731 500ZB2648, Snapper 500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48" Mower 5900532 500ZB2748, Snapper 500Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48" Mower 5101453 Rev J Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER Noptrfoodruction 500Z Series Re Mfg.
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.... We're pleased that you read and understand these original instructions for purchasing this quality-built SNAPPER product. All rights reserved. PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit Model Number Unit SERIAL Number Mower Deck Model Number Dealer Name Mower Deck SERIAL Number Date Purchased Engine Make ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Model for tion Engine Type...
.... We're pleased that you read and understand these original instructions for purchasing this quality-built SNAPPER product. All rights reserved. PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Unit Model Number Unit SERIAL Number Mower Deck Model Number Dealer Name Mower Deck SERIAL Number Date Purchased Engine Make ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Model for tion Engine Type...
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... 28 p Parking Brake Adjustment 29 Return to Neutral Adjustment 30 e Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 31 Deck Leveling Adjustment 31 R Mower Belt Replacement 32 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 34 Battery Maintenance 35 Battery Service 36 Storage 38 Starting After Long Term Storage ...38 Troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting the Rider 39 Troubleshooting the Mower 40 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........41 Specifications 42 Slope Identification Guide 43 NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right...
... 28 p Parking Brake Adjustment 29 Return to Neutral Adjustment 30 e Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 31 Deck Leveling Adjustment 31 R Mower Belt Replacement 32 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 34 Battery Maintenance 35 Battery Service 36 Storage 38 Starting After Long Term Storage ...38 Troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting the Rider 39 Troubleshooting the Mower 40 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........41 Specifications 42 Slope Identification Guide 43 NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right...
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...the safety interlock system tests found in this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard (deflector) in place and working. The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up and down (to maintain ... a slope that can cause sliding, loss of steering and control. It's not worth the risk. r n Thrown Objects fo tio This unit has spinning mower blades. Using the unit on ALL slopes. Always mow across slopes, not up the area to alter or bypass the system. Repr Moving Parts This...
...the safety interlock system tests found in this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard (deflector) in place and working. The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can pick up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up and down (to maintain ... a slope that can cause sliding, loss of steering and control. It's not worth the risk. r n Thrown Objects fo tio This unit has spinning mower blades. Using the unit on ALL slopes. Always mow across slopes, not up the area to alter or bypass the system. Repr Moving Parts This...
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... of your unit. 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. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can result in serious injury, death, or drowning. Give yourself a minimum...
... of your unit. 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. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can result in serious injury, death, or drowning. Give yourself a minimum...
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... people or property. 7. Be sure all instructions in the manual and on the unit before and while traveling in place. Be sure of the mower discharge direction and do not point it is engaged before dismounting. Walk, don't run an engine in a large percentage of the equipment, operator ...and use extra care on slopes. 9. Keep hands and feet away from holes and hidden hazards. 3. Never operate with the safe operation of riding mower- Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. 15. Never carry passengers and keep unit free of alcohol or drugs. 21....
... people or property. 7. Be sure all instructions in the manual and on the unit before and while traveling in place. Be sure of the mower discharge direction and do not point it is engaged before dismounting. Walk, don't run an engine in a large percentage of the equipment, operator ...and use extra care on slopes. 9. Keep hands and feet away from holes and hidden hazards. 3. Never operate with the safe operation of riding mower- Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. 15. Never carry passengers and keep unit free of alcohol or drugs. 21....
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... and be seriously injured or interfere with grass catchers or other reproductive harm. 2. Ignition System (Gasoline Models) 1. The operator could lose footing or balance or mower could cause sliding. overturn the unit. Other states or federal could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over by putting your authorized dealer for the...
... and be seriously injured or interfere with grass catchers or other reproductive harm. 2. Ignition System (Gasoline Models) 1. The operator could lose footing or balance or mower could cause sliding. overturn the unit. Other states or federal could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over by putting your authorized dealer for the...
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...engaged, OR • Ground speed control levers are present for your safety, do not operate it. See your dealer. Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should NOT crank if: • PTO switch is engaged, OR • Parking brake is engaged, AND • Ground ...result • PTO switch is used with parking brake disengaged. • Operator moves ground speed control levers out of the injury. Test 4 - If mower drive belt does not stop within five (5) seconds, see your authorized dealer. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is NOT engaged, AND...
...engaged, OR • Ground speed control levers are present for your safety, do not operate it. See your dealer. Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should NOT crank if: • PTO switch is engaged, OR • Parking brake is engaged, AND • Ground ...result • PTO switch is used with parking brake disengaged. • Operator moves ground speed control levers out of the injury. Test 4 - If mower drive belt does not stop within five (5) seconds, see your authorized dealer. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is NOT engaged, AND...
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...flow to decrease N d engine speed. Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Place the adjustment pin in front of the mower deck. The transmission oil reservoirs are located beneath the operator's seat and in the desired cutting fo tio height and release the lift lock ...fuel from the right hand fuel tank. S/N: 2014509322 & Above: ro Choke p Close the choke for oil level check and fill procedures. 12 www.Snapper.com Push to knob DOWN to engage the parking brake. Features & Controls Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. r n Depress the pedal until it...
...flow to decrease N d engine speed. Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Place the adjustment pin in front of the mower deck. The transmission oil reservoirs are located beneath the operator's seat and in the desired cutting fo tio height and release the lift lock ...fuel from the right hand fuel tank. S/N: 2014509322 & Above: ro Choke p Close the choke for oil level check and fill procedures. 12 www.Snapper.com Push to knob DOWN to engage the parking brake. Features & Controls Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. r n Depress the pedal until it...
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... that crankcase is at least one foot wider than 15°. Select slow ground speed before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the mower deck to the desired position. Refer to engine manual Before leaving the operator's position for any spills. • Make sure all... unit. fo tio Gasoline is still hot from operator's position. WARNING Never operate on the unit. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor and mower free of this zero-turn rider on the engine WARNING oil dipstick (A, Figure 3).
... that crankcase is at least one foot wider than 15°. Select slow ground speed before attempting to operate this tractor and mower. • Become familiar with all of the mower deck to the desired position. Refer to engine manual Before leaving the operator's position for any spills. • Make sure all... unit. fo tio Gasoline is still hot from operator's position. WARNING Never operate on the unit. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, tractor and mower free of this zero-turn rider on the engine WARNING oil dipstick (A, Figure 3).
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... is adjustable between 1-1/2" (3,37 cm) and 4-1/2" (11,47 cm) in 1/4" (0,64 cm) increments. Operation Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 6) controls the mower cutting height. D 2. Foot Pedal Adjustment A. S/N: 2014509321 & Below: C A S/N: 2014509322 & Above: A C B Not fodruction Figure 6. Deck Lift Foot Pedal Rep C. To adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal...
... is adjustable between 1-1/2" (3,37 cm) and 4-1/2" (11,47 cm) in 1/4" (0,64 cm) increments. Operation Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 6) controls the mower cutting height. D 2. Foot Pedal Adjustment A. S/N: 2014509321 & Below: C A S/N: 2014509322 & Above: A C B Not fodruction Figure 6. Deck Lift Foot Pedal Rep C. To adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal...
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..., the ground speed control levers are able to cut in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is between three and five inches high. Set the mower cutting height (see Stopping The Rider and Engine). See Mowing Recommendations for the first pass, and then reset it is also effected by dry periods...
..., the ground speed control levers are able to cut in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is between three and five inches high. Set the mower cutting height (see Stopping The Rider and Engine). See Mowing Recommendations for the first pass, and then reset it is also effected by dry periods...
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.... The size and type of area to be considered. 1. For a truly professional cut, mow across the lawn in a single pass 20 www.Snapper.com If you hear the engine slowing down, you 'll get when mowing. How Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting Mow when the grass... is wet (moist grass does not mulch well, and clumps beneath the mower deck). Where possible, change patterns occasionally to c eliminate matting, graining or a corrugated appearance. Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-...
.... The size and type of area to be considered. 1. For a truly professional cut, mow across the lawn in a single pass 20 www.Snapper.com If you hear the engine slowing down, you 'll get when mowing. How Much Grass to Cut Off When Broadcasting Mow when the grass... is wet (moist grass does not mulch well, and clumps beneath the mower deck). Where possible, change patterns occasionally to c eliminate matting, graining or a corrugated appearance. Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Broadcasting, or side-...
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... p vary with a appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 18) and clip (B). Clevis Pin B. Figure 17. Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet, or if the grass is simply to high to 3/4 inch of control on slopes. Secure the ... slopes. Do not use . Engine Speed & Ground Speed for additional safety information. Mulching Action 21 Excessive towed loads can use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the safety section of this manual for Mulching r n Use full engine throttle matched with ...
... p vary with a appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 18) and clip (B). Clevis Pin B. Figure 17. Mulching Requires EXCELLENT Mowing Conditions Mulching mowers cannot function properly if the grass is wet, or if the grass is simply to high to 3/4 inch of control on slopes. Secure the ... slopes. Do not use . Engine Speed & Ground Speed for additional safety information. Mulching Action 21 Excessive towed loads can use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the safety section of this manual for Mulching r n Use full engine throttle matched with ...
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...Clean Cooling Fins & Intake* Check Transmission Oil Level Every 50 Hours Every 25 Hours Check / Clean Spark Arrester** Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades* Refer to keep a record of your operating time. Check / Replace Spark Plugs Check / Replace Fuel Filter * More often in hot ...(over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions. ** If equipped. Replace if damaged. 22 www.Snapper.com MOWER MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Before Each Use Check Safety Interlock System Check Engine Oil Level Check Rider Brakes Every 25 Hours Check...
...Clean Cooling Fins & Intake* Check Transmission Oil Level Every 50 Hours Every 25 Hours Check / Clean Spark Arrester** Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades* Refer to keep a record of your operating time. Check / Replace Spark Plugs Check / Replace Fuel Filter * More often in hot ...(over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions. ** If equipped. Replace if damaged. 22 www.Snapper.com MOWER MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before Each Use Before Each Use Check Safety Interlock System Check Engine Oil Level Check Rider Brakes Every 25 Hours Check...
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... after lubrication. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 23) screwed into the o front caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting. Front Caster & Wheel A. 1/4-28 Bolt 24 www.Snapper.com Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. r 2. Figure 20. Figure 21. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks...
... after lubrication. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 23) screwed into the o front caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting. Front Caster & Wheel A. 1/4-28 Bolt 24 www.Snapper.com Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. r 2. Figure 20. Figure 21. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks...
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... can break, and a piece of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blade mounting bolt with new mower blade.) 26 www.Snapper.com Mower Blade Cutting Edge B. r n • Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at Wear Limit (A notch begins to keep the mower blade from the unit. If the cutting edges are sharp. •...
... can break, and a piece of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blade mounting bolt with new mower blade.) 26 www.Snapper.com Mower Blade Cutting Edge B. r n • Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at Wear Limit (A notch begins to keep the mower blade from the unit. If the cutting edges are sharp. •...
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... moves downward, sharpen the p heavy end until the mower blade remains in Figure 31. Balance the mower blades before installing. Mower Blade Bevel B. Mower Blade Cutting Edge Balancing the Mower Blades CAUTION r n Avoid injury! r 3. Nail A B horizontal position. Tightening the Mower Blade for proper sharpening e instructions. Flat Washer C. Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation) D. 4 X 4 Wooden Block...
... moves downward, sharpen the p heavy end until the mower blade remains in Figure 31. Balance the mower blades before installing. Mower Blade Bevel B. Mower Blade Cutting Edge Balancing the Mower Blades CAUTION r n Avoid injury! r 3. Nail A B horizontal position. Tightening the Mower Blade for proper sharpening e instructions. Flat Washer C. Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation) D. 4 X 4 Wooden Block...
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...r n clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counterclockwise to lengthen the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots. Lift mower deck and reinstall adjustment pin in the 4-1/2" (11,47 cm) position. See Checking Tire Pressures. Place a 1/4" (0,64 cm) thick spacer .... If the measurements are slack. Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing 4. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the mower deck. 5. Block up the mower deck until the chains are equal, no further adjustment is required continue with Step 4. Refer to 40 psi (2,76 bar). ...
...r n clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots or counterclockwise to lengthen the distance between the lift pivots and the rod pivots. Lift mower deck and reinstall adjustment pin in the 4-1/2" (11,47 cm) position. See Checking Tire Pressures. Place a 1/4" (0,64 cm) thick spacer .... If the measurements are slack. Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing 4. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the mower deck. 5. Block up the mower deck until the chains are equal, no further adjustment is required continue with Step 4. Refer to 40 psi (2,76 bar). ...
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... tension on the stationary idler pulley (B). Disengage the PTO, engage the parking r n brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. Mower PTO Belt A. Deck Drive Belt D. Spindle Pulley WARNING ro Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with a new one. Remove the old belt... and replace with the breaker bar, due to the ground. Reinstall the mower deck guards. 8. Run the mower under tension. 4. Park the tractor on the belt N d exerted from the cutting edge to the increased tension in the new belt....
... tension on the stationary idler pulley (B). Disengage the PTO, engage the parking r n brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. Mower PTO Belt A. Deck Drive Belt D. Spindle Pulley WARNING ro Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with a new one. Remove the old belt... and replace with the breaker bar, due to the ground. Reinstall the mower deck guards. 8. Run the mower under tension. 4. Park the tractor on the belt N d exerted from the cutting edge to the increased tension in the new belt....