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Snapper 500Z | Operater's Manual - Page 1
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
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. We're pleased that you've placed your confidence in the SNAPPER brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your SNAPPER product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks
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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
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about to perform can be safely done with the equipment you have chosen, ask a professional: contact your local authorized dealer. Read the Manual r n The operator's manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well fo tio as DURING operation
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the wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone (stay seated in the seat), and follow the safety rules in this operator's manual, the unit is safe to operate. The mower deck has spinning mower blades
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two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. r n Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable excess oil. p Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this Re manual,
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follow all instructions in the manual and on may get tangled in moving parts. 3. Inspect the area where mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place. 8. Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes. 9. Never raise deck with the blades
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embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance or mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of unit by putting your foot on Authorized Service Dealer to obtain a spark arrester the . 4. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) off. They may fall off and be seriously
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service machine. vapors are explosive. 13. Use jack stands to support engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to service. R hardware, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep all parts in good oil or fuel spillage. 10. Let engine cool before storing
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safety decals. WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer. 1 1 2 RNeoptrfoo23 druction 2 3 8 www.Snapper.com
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Fumes Read the Manual Open Flame Hazard Amputation: Foot in Blade Amputation: Hand in Blade Keep Children Away Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five (5) seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower
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Serie 2012725XXX P USA 800-837-6836 L Canada E WWW.SIMPLICITYMFG.COM Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC Milwaukee WI 53201 USA When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service 's manual. Figure 1. Identification Numbers A. Identification Tag 10 www.Snapper.com
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further a lever is moved away from the neutral position the faster the drive wheel will turn. the electrical system. START Cranks the engine for starting. See the Operation section for proper steering instructions. NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN position with the engine stopped
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brake must be engaged. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage. Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Fuel Level Gauge Displays the fuel level in the tank. Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting
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the unit. Manual for instructions and oil recommendations. • Fill the fuel tanks with fresh fuel. Refer to engine manual Before leaving • Adjust the height of the mower deck to the desired position. See Mowing Height Adjustment. WARNING N rod Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or B
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the A seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position. for tion Figure 5. Seat Adjustment RNeoptroduc A. Seat Adjustment Lever 14 www.Snapper.com
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Operation Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 6) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height is adjustable between 1-1/2" (3,37 cm) and 4-1/2" (11,47 cm) in 1/4" (0,64 cm) increments. B 1. Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B) until
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the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and remove the Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START. r n 4. After the the engine can be o stopped by simply turning the ignition switch r to STOP. Use control to mid-throttle position and turn the ignition key to OFF.
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essential to getting the most out of the Zero Turn rider. The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are responsive. The BEST method of handling Balancing Adjustment in the Adjustments Rep section near the back of this manual. Reverse Travel Practice LOOK DOWN & BEHIND, then gradually move both
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Turns Practice Turning In Place To turn in place, "Zero Turn turn on. Turning In-Place r n Figure 12. Turning Around a Corner t fo tio Executing an End-Of-Row Zero c Turn o u Your Zero Turn Rider's unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn with operating the Zero Turn rider, you will
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engine (see Starting The Engine). 3. Set the mower cutting height (see Mowing Height Adjustment). 4. Set tips on mowing patterns, lawn care, and trouble shooting information. 7. When finished, shut problems. However, allowing grass to grow too high can R cause thin turf and additional problems
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not mulch well, and clumps beneath the mower deck). Where possible, make one or two e cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems. Use an appropriate ground speed down, you are mowing too or slower for manual gear models). If you hear the engine fast- Snapper.com
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surfaces can greatly reduce traction and the ability to stop or turn. Carefully evaluate the surface conditions before operating the unit and manual for additional safety information. Do not use the mower as a mulching mower during the first two or three mowings in the spring. The long grass blades
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Check / Clean Spark Arrester** Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades* Refer to Engine Owner's Operator's Manual Lubricate Rider & Mower* Service Air Filter Check Tire Pressure Change Oil & Filter Every 100 Hours Check Mower Blade Stopping Time r n Clean Battery & Cables Every 250 Hours
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. r n 7. Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished. fo tio Change Oil & Filter 1. Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to the engine operator's manual for oil and filter t c replacement instructions.) 2. Locate the oil drain hose (A, Figure 19) on the left side o u of the engine
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• mower deck spindles • mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when for tion Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Bolt 24 www.Snapper.com
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to the gasket of the new replacement filter. After the oil has drained, thread the o u new filter onto the filter base until the gasket makes contact, then tighten 3/4 of a turn more. N d 5. Reinstall the filter guard with the three 1/4" filter guard o screws r 6. Using a hex bit swivel socket or
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Maintenance Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade CAUTION Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 1. To remove the mower blade, use a 1" wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blade mounting
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a vise o and turn the mower blade to the horizontal position. r 3. Check the balance of the mower blade. If either end of the mower blade moves downward, sharpen the p heavy end until the mower blade is balanced. See Sharpening the Mower Blades for proper sharpening e instructions. R 4. Repeat the
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in the maximum forward position, the top r n speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the adjustment bolt(s) (A, Figure 33). Only adjust the speed of fo tio the wheel that is traveling faster control levers are locked in their NEUTRAL positions, see your dealer. 28 www.Snapper.com
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(0,95 cm). If not, position the set collar until the measurement equals .375" (0,95 cm). If this does not correct the braking problem, see your dealer. Regular Maintenance B A C D E G F r n Figure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment fo tio A. Brake Spring B. First Measurement - .50" (1,27 cm) C. Brake
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brake and turn off the parking brake and turn off the engine. r together to turn the rod turn the linkage rod to adjust. t c If the machine creeps forward, turn the linkage rod o CLOCKWISE (while standing at the rear of the machine, u facing forward). If the machine creeps backward, turn
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(11,47 cm) position. Remove the cutting height adjustment pin and lower the mower deck. 5. To ensure that the deck is in the lowest position, push the remove the 1/2" clevis pin fastening the clevis to the lift pivot arm. Turn the clevis r n clockwise to shorten the distance between the rod pivots
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Regular Maintenance CAUTION A Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling blades or working near blades. 7. See Figure 40. Position the outside mower blades so they face front-to-back. A A 8. Measure the front tip of the blade from the cutting edge to the ground
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equal 7" (17,8 cm). If the measurement does not equal 7" (17,8 cm), adjust the anchor eyebolt (B). Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length 1. Loosen the jam nut (C). 2. Turn the adjustment nut (D) until a measurement of 7" (17,8 cm) is achieved. 3. Retighten the jam nut. Regular Maintenance
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, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT for removal instructions). WARNING STORED ENERGY DEVICE: Pulley E. Idler Arm F. Spring G. Spring Anchor Eyebolt H. Stationary Idler Pulley 34 www.Snapper.com
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Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery. Cleaning the Battery and Cables WARNING A Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery. When removing or installing battery cables,
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the steps below about the cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to a battery charger and hydrometer, have the battery serviced by your R dealer. EXACTLY, being careful not until it becomes warm. 3. Always unplug or turn the charger off before attaching or removing the clamp Snapper.com
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Regular Maintenance or frame. Then remove the other end of the same cable from the booster battery. 11. Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the discharged battery first and then disconnect the opposite end from the booster battery. 12. Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the
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out moisture, dirt 5. See engine owner's manual and follow all instructions and insects. for preparing engine after storage. 7. Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Normal Care section. 6. Check crankcase oil level and add proper oil if necessary. If any condensation has developed
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to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies. See the information on the following pages for instructions on how to perform most of these minor adjustments and service repairs yourself. If you prefer, all of
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service dealer 1. Clean as required. 2. Adjust spring tension. See Drive Belt Replacement 3. Replace belt. 1. See Brake Adjustment. 2. Replace with new brake pads. 1. Check and tighten any loose connections. 2. See Regular Maintenance Section. Troubleshooting the Mower Problem Mower will
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Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Streaking 1. Blades are not sharp. 2. Blades turning. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Replace your blades. 3. Always mow at FULL throttle. 4. Slow down. 5. Clean out the mower. 6. Overlap you cutting rows. 7. When turning
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16 amp. alternator; Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2.0 US qt. (1,9 L) w/ filter TRANSMISSIONS: HydroGear ZL-KMEF-3L7C-1KLX (LH & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this Series engine. p CHASSIS: e Fuel Tank Capacity: 10 Gallons (37 psi (1,72 bar) 42 www.Snapper.com
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ALONG APPROPRIATE DOTTED LINE 3 COMPARE THE ANGLE OF THE FOLD TO THE ANGLE OF THE SLOPE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fold this page along the dotted line indicated above. 2. Align the left edge of this guide with a vertical tree, a power line pole, a fence post, or any vertical structure. 3. Compare the angle
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service is available only through Snapper Authorized Service Dealers. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service part or the equipment. Maintenance and wear items such as filters, belts, cutting blades Operator's Manual. Damage life support applications.
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servicing dealer, or other equivalent entity, as applicable, as soon as a problem Manual. 1. Warranted Emissions Parts The warranty on emissions-related parts is as follows: Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emissions  Any warranted part Instructions mower
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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER RNeopt rfoodr uction 535 Macon St. McDonough, GA 30253 www.snapper.com