Snapper HZT21481BV User Manual

Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual forThank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully

10Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without theengine running, pressure within the

11Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3.2.2. STOPPING ENGINE1. Stop engine by turning key to "STOP" position

12Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT1. Adjust cutting height, as desired, to any position,using deck lift lever. IMPORTA

13Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3.4.2. STOPPING MACHINE1. Return motion control levers to the neutral position& the neutral lock position.IMPO

14Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.1 INTRODUCTIONTo retain the quality of the SNAPPER mower, use gen-uine SNAPPER replacement parts only. Contact alocal SNAPP

15Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT1. Lower deck to lowest setting.2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3.3. Removal of footrest will a

16Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION1. Front Wheel BearingsLubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease orequivalent, from a

17Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)(Continued from previous Page)4.5.2. FUEL FILTERService fuel filter as instructed below. Tu

18Section 4 - MAINTENANCE4.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page)4. Remove inside nuts that secure chain to front liftarm. See Figure 4.10.5.

19Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS The motion control levers control the movement andstopping of the machine. Move

2! !IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that cancause in

20Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.1 NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENTS (Continued From Previous Page)12. With motion control levers remaining in the n

21Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.2.1. MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT (LEVELNESS)SIDE to SIDE and FRONT to REAR8. Move deck lift lever and set the mower

22Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.3 TRACTION BELT TENSIONThe traction drive belt tension does not require adjustment.If the belt is slipping, it

23Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.6aMOTION LEVER HANDLEBAR ALIGNMENTHandlebars of both left and right Motion ControlLevers should be aligned whe

24Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.8 ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIRRefer to the engine owner's manual for engine adjust-ments and/or repair

25Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.10BATTERY5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL1. Remove battery retainer. See Figure 5.17.2. Slide terminal cover away from

26Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.10.4. BATTERY TESTING1. Remove battery. Refer to Section "BATTERYREMOVAL".2. Using a voltmeter, che

27Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR5.11 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, PURGINGAfter replacing or repairing hydraulic system compo-nents, one or both of the whee

28TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONStarter Will NotCrank Engine1. Battery dead. 1. Service battery.2. Blown fuse. 2. Replace fu

29TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTIONMachine Will Not Move Loss Of Traction1. Motion Control Levers in the neutral "N" p

3! !IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPREPARATION(Continued From Previous Page)7. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. ImmediatelySTOP blades, STOP eng

30SERVICE SCHEDULEITEM SERVICEPERFORMEDREF. NUMBER EACHUSE5HRS25HRS50HRS100HRSEACHSEASONEngine Oil Check Oil Level Page 9 XInitial Oil Change Page 14

312 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYFor two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, throughany a

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36SNAPPER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORMIMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS(Complete the following information on your Snapper purch

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4! !IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTOWING1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed fortowing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at thehitc

40COPYRIGHT © 2005SNAPPER - A DIVISION OF SIMPLICITY MFG., INC.ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDIMPORTANTSnapper products are built using engines that meet or excee

5TABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . .

6Section 1 - FAMILIARIZATIONIMPORTANTThe figures and illustrations in this manualare provided for reference only and maydiffer from your specific mode

7Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLSDANGER ! ROTATING PARTSKEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTSWARNING ! GUARD OR GRASSCATCHER MUST BE INSTALLED PARKING

8Section 2 - SAFETY MESSAGES AND SYMBOLSDANGER! ROTATING BLADESFUEL GAUGE (2)CONTROL PANEL IDENTIFICATIONDANGER! ROTATING BLADESKEEP CHILDREN AND OT

3.1 PRE-START CHECK LISTMake the following checks and perform the servicerequired before each start-up.3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as n