Snapper 500Z manual

00 5101453 Re vision IR Re v . Date: 1/2008 TP 100-7367-IR-ZT -N 26HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 5900731 500ZB2648 Snapper 26HP 500Z Zero-T ur n Rider with 48” Mower 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual for ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER[...]

W ARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer , birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Thank you for pur chasing this quality-built Snapper product. W e’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions i[...]

1 Safety Controls Operation Maintenance T roubleshooting Specifications T able of Contents Operator Safety .....................................................2 Safety Rules and Information ...........................................2 Safety Decals ....................................................................8 Safety Interlock System ......[...]

2 www .Snapper .com Safety Operator Safety OPERA TING SAFETY Congratulations on purchasing a superior -quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety . Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’ s man[...]

3 Safety Operator Safety SLOPE OPERA TION Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover . Y ou should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 degree[...]

FUEL AND MAINTENANCE Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel. Do [...]

5 Safety Operator Safety GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the u[...]

6 www .Snapper .com Safety Operator Safety attaching a trailer under OPERA TION. 3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. 5. T ravel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 6. Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill. CHILDREN T ra[...]

7 Safety Operator Safety SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. Never fuel the machine indoors. 5. Never store[...]

8 www .Snapper .com Safety Operator Safety Safety Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowled[...]

Operator Safety Safety Interlock System This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety , do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their operation regularly . Operational SAFETY Checks T est 1 — Engine should NOT crank if: • PTO switch is engaged[...]

10 www .Snapper .com Controls Features and Controls Identification Numbers S S A A M M P P L L E E When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your part number , serial number and engine serial numbers in the space provided on the inside front cover for easy access. These[...]

11 Controls Control Functions The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. T o learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERA TION section. Ground Speed Control L[...]

12 www .Snapper .com Controls Fuel T ank Cap T o remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Fuel Level Gauge Displays the fuel level in the tank. T ransmission Oil Fill This unit is equipped with two transmission oil reservoirs. The transmission oil reservoirs are located beneath the operator’ s seat and in front of the engine. T ransmission oil is a[...]

13 Operation General Operating Safety Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this tractor and mower . • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to the unit. Checks Bef[...]

14 www .Snapper .com Operation Operation Figure 5. Seat Adjustment A. Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment See Figure 5. The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Move the lever towards the left, position the seat as desired, and release the lever to lock the seat into position. Tire Pressure Front 40 psi (2,76 bar) Rear 15 psi (1,03 bar) Fig[...]

15 Operation Operation Foot Pedal Adjustment The deck lift foot pedal can be adjusted to accommodate the operator’ s height for optimal comfort. T o adjust pedal position: 1. Remove the foot pedal (A, Figure 7) from the pedal mount tab (B). 2. Remove the pedal mount hardware (C) and rotate the tab 180 degrees. 3. Reinstall the pedal mount hardwar[...]

16 www .Snapper .com Operation Starting the Engine 1. While sitting in the operator’ s seat, engage the parking brake by pulling the parking brake lever up, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged (pressed down fully) and the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position. 2. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. Set the eng[...]

17 Operation Operation Zero T urn Driving Practice The lever controls of the Zero T urn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. Spending some time going through the maneuvers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit accelerates,[...]

18 www .Snapper .com Operation Executing an End-Of-Row Zero T urn Y our Zero T urn Rider’ s unique ability to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and Y -turn before starting a new row . For example, to execute a left end-of row zero turn: 1. Slow down at the end of the row . 2. Move the R[...]

19 Operation Operation Mowing 1. Engage the parking brake. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the ground speed control levers are locked in the NEUTRAL position and the operator is on the seat. 2. Start the engine (see Starting The Engine ). 3. Set the mower cutting height (see Mowing Height Adjustment ). 4. Set the throttle to FULL. 5. Engage[...]

20 www .Snapper .com Operation When and How Often to Mow The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is between three and five inches high. 2. Mow with sharp blades. Short clippings of grass one inch or shorter decompose more qui[...]

21 Operation Operation Figure 18. T railer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip Attaching A T railer The maximum weight of a towed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with a appropriately sized clevis pin (A, Figure 18) and clip (B). Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. R[...]

22 www .Snapper .com Maintenance Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower . Y ou will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter . Safety Items Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Ever[...]

23 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Checking / Adding Fuel T o add fuel: 1. Remove the fuel cap. 2. Fill the tank to about 1-1/2” (3,81 cm) of the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual for specific fuel recommendations. 3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap. Fuel Filter[...]

24 www .Snapper .com Maintenance Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 20 through 23 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front caster wheel axles & yokes • deck lift pivot blocks • mower deck spindles • mower deck idler arm Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease [...]

25 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 24. Checking T ransmission Oil Level A. T ransmission Oil Reser voirs B. “FULL COLD” mark A B Check / Fill T ransmission Oil Oil T ype: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. Locate the transmission oil reservoirs (A, Figure 24) located on the seat support[...]

26 www .Snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade 1. T o remove the mower blade, use a 1” wrench on the flats of the spindle shaft and remove the mower blade mounting bolt with a 15/16” wrench (Figure 26). 2. If there are no flats on the spindle shaft, wedge a wooden block between the mower[...]

27 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 31. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation A. Mower Blade Mounting Bolt B. Flat Washer C. Mower Blade Air Lift (Points Up For Installation) D. 4 X 4 Wooden Block D A B Sharpening the Mower Blade 1. Sharpen the mower blades with grinder , hand file, or electric blade sharpener . 2. Sharpen the mower bla[...]

28 www .Snapper .com Maintenance Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The alignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers (how close the ends are to one another) and the height of the levers can be adjusted. T o Adjust the Handle Alignment Loosen the mount bolts (A, Figure 32) and pivo[...]

29 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 34. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. First Measurement - .50” (1,27 cm) C. Brake Spring Rod D. Lock Nut E. Second Measurement - .375” (0,95 cm) F . Set Collar G. Brake Shaft Weldment Parking Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove the key f[...]

30 www .Snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 35. Return-to-Neutral Adjustment A. Jam Nuts B. Neutral Return Rod Return-to-Neutral Adjustment T o determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return, perform the following steps. 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. 2. Move the ground speed contr[...]

31 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 36. Check Lift Rod Timing Figure 37. Adjust Lift Rod Timing Figure 38. 2 x 4 Locations Figure 39. Hanger Chain Adjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 1. Park the machine on a flat, level surface. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key . Rear tires must b[...]

32 www .Snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 41. Mower PTO Belt Routing A. Spindle Pulley B. PTO Drive Belt C. Spring-loaded Idler Pulley D. Stationary Idler Pulley B Figure 40. Mower PTO Belt A. Idler Arm B. Stationary Idler Pulley Mower Belt Replacement - 48” Deck Models 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface such as a co[...]

33 Maintenance Regular Maintenance 5-7/ 8 ” (14.92 cm) Figure 43. Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement A. Pump Drive Belt B. Crankshaft Pulley C. Pump Pulley D. Idler Pulley E. Idler Arm F . Spring G. Spring Anchor Eyebolt H. Stationary Idler Pulley B D A C H C Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 1. Park the tractor on a smooth, level surface [...]

34 www .Snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance Figure 44. Battery Compartment A. Positive (+) Cable & T erminal B. Negative (-) Cable & T erminal Battery Maintenance NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery . Cleaning the Battery and Cables 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery , negative (black) cable fir[...]

35 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Battery Ser vice Checking Battery Voltage A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery . When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage, which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, the voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is 13 to 14 volts. A dead battery or one to[...]

36 www .Snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance To Starter Switch Starting V ehicle Battery T o Ground To Starter Switch Dischar ged V ehicle Battery Engine Block THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGA TIVE GROUND VEHICLES MAKE CERT AIN VEHICLES DO NOT T OUCH Jumper Cab le Jumper Cab le W ARNING Any procedure other than the preceding could result in: (1) perso[...]

37 Maintenance Regular Maintenance Storage T emporary Storage (30 Days Or Less) Remember , the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal h[...]

38 www .Snapper .com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Chart While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be per formed to allow it to continue operating properly . The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remed[...]

39 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Rider T roubleshooting Continued. Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs, but rider will 1. T ransmission release lever(s) 1. Move the transmission release lever(s) to not drive. in “open” position. the “closed” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips. 3. See problem and[...]

40 www .Snapper .com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Common Cutting Problems Problem Cause Remedy Streaking. 1. Blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen your blades. 2. Blades are worn down to far . 2. Replace your blades. 3. Engine speed is too slow . 3. Always mow at full throttle. 4. Ground speed is too fast. 4. Slow down. 5. Deck is plugged with gras[...]

41 Specifications ENGINE: 26 HP Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44P777-0124-G1 Horsepower 26 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 44.2 Cu. in (724 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt Starter , 16 amp. Alternator , Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 2.0 US qt.. (1.9 L) w/ Filter CHASSIS: Fuel T ank Capacity: 8 Gallons (30,3 L) Rear Wheels Tire Size: [...]

THIS IS A 15 DEGREE 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 of the f old with the angle of the hill. SLOPE INDENTIFICA TION GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURF A CE ([...]

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535 Macon St. McDonough, GA 30253 www .snapper .com ENGINE: 26 HP Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model 44P777-0124-G1 Oil Capacity 2.0 US qt. (1,9 L) w/ Filter CHASSIS: Fuel T ank Capacity: 8 Gallons (30,3 L) Rear Wheels Tire Size: 20 x 8.00 -10 (48” Model) Inflation Pressure: 15 psi (1,03 bar) Front Wheels Tire Size: 11 x 4.00 [...]