Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 18HP, 19HP Snapper
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 18HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 1694454 Simplicity 18HP Consumer Zero T urn Rider 5091000 Snapper F ast Cut ZT18440KH, 18HP Zero-T urn Rider with 44” Mow er 1694744 Massey F erguson ZT 1844 20HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg.
T able of Contents 1 W ARNING Engine exhaust fr om this product contains chemicals kno wn, in cer tain quantities, to cause cancer , bir th defects, or other reproductive harm. T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Service .......21 T roub leshooting the Rider .
2 GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manual and on the unit bef ore star ting. 2. Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine.
3 CHILDREN T ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity . Ne ver assume that children will remain where you last sa w them. 1. K eep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsib le adult.
4 Safety Rules and Information SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars , pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approv ed gasoline containers. 3. Ne ver remo ve the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Unit ID T ag Mower ID T ag Identification Numbers 5 When contacting your authorized dealer f or replace- ment parts, service, or information y ou MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/n umber , manuf acturer’ s identi- fication numbers , and engine serial numbers in the space provided f or easy access.
Safety Decals 6 SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to pro- vide you with the saf ety and reliability you would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor pow er equipment manuf actur ing.
Safety Icons & Interlock System 7 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with saf ety interlock s witches. These saf ety systems are present f or your saf ety , do not attempt to bypass saf ety switches , and ne ver tamp- er with saf ety de vices.
Features & Controls 8 Ground Speed Le vers These le vers control the g round speed of the rider . The left le ver controls the left rear driv e wheel and the right controls the right rear dr iv e wheel. Moving a le ver f orward increases the FORW ARD speed of the associated wheel, and pulling back on a le ver increases the REVERSE speed.
Features & Controls 9 Ignition Switch The ignition s witch star ts and stops the engine; it has three positions: OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system. R UN Allows the engine to run and powers the electrical system. ST ART Cranks the engine f or star ting.
Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck using tw o separate ramps. Only use a single ramp that is at least one foot wider than the width of the rear wheels of this rider . This rider has a zero turning radius and the rear wheels could fall off the ramps, or the rider could tip over injuring the operator or b ystanders.
Operation 11 W ARNING If you do not under stand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thor oughly read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the rider without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls.
Operation 12 ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le ver controls of the z ero tur n r ider are responsiv e, and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s f orward, re verse, and turning mov ements will take some practice.
Operation 13 AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zero T urn Y our zero turn r ider’ s unique ability to tur n in place allows y ou to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than ha ving to stop and Y - tur n bef ore star ting a new row .
Operation 14 (91kg) 200 Lbs. 10˚ 3'4" (1m) 20' (6m) Figure 9. T railer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip A B A TT A CHING A TRAILER The maximum weight of a to wed trailer should be less than 200 lbs (91kg). Secure the trailer with an appropri- ately sized cle vis pin (A, Figure 9) and clip (B).
Operation 15 MO WER REMO V AL AND INST ALLA TION NO TE: P erform mower installation and remo v al on a hard flat surf ace such as a concrete floor . Remov al 1. Disengage the PT O, engage the parking brak e, turn off the ignition, remov e the key , and wait for all mo v- ing par ts to stop .
Regular Maintenance 16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PR OCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be f ollowed f or nor mal care of y our rider and mower . Y ou will need to keep a record of your oper ating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter .
Regular Maintenance 17 Oil: • control handle pivots • discharge chute hinge Generally , all moving metal par ts should be oiled where contact is made with other par ts. K eep oil and grease off belts and pulleys . Remember to wipe fittings and sur- f aces clean both bef ore and after lubrication.
Regular Maintenance 18 SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES Service Interval: Every 10 Hours or As Required 1. Remov e mower deck (see “Mower Dec k Removal”). 2. See Figure 13. T o remove b lade for sharpening, use a bloc k of wood to prev ent blade rotation while loos- ening the capscrew .
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed per iodically , and main- tained at the le vels sho wn in the char t. Note that these pressures ma y diff er slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires . The pressures shown pro vide proper traction, improv e cut quality , and e xtend tire lif e.
Regular Maintenance 20 3. Add oil up to the full mark (D , Figure 18). 4. Reinstall the reser v oir cap , mov e the locking tab between two notches , and tighten the locking cap- screw . TRANSMISSION OIL FIL TER CHANGE Change Interval: Every 250 Hours Filter P art Number: 1719168 1.
T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 21 TR OUBLESHOO TING While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the lif e of your equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y e ventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly .
22 Rider T roubleshooting Continued. PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Engine runs, but rider will 1. Hydraulic release v alve(s) 1. T ur n v alve(s) cloc kwise to close. not drive. in “open” position. 2. Belt is broken. 2. See Drive Belt Replacement. 3. Drive belt slips.
23 T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service SEA T ADJUSTMENTS The seat and ground speed control le vers should be adjusted so that operator’ s elbows are suppor ted b y the ar m rests when his/h.
T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 24 Figure 22. Cutting Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B. Deck Lift / Cutting Height Le ver C. T ranspor t Release Le ver B C A CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 22) controls the mower cutting height.
2" 3/16" T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 25 Figure 23. Parking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Set Collar C. Lockn ut P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment 1. Disengage the PT O, stop the engine , bloc k the front wheels, remo ve the ignition k ey , and engage the parking brake .
T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 26 W ARNING T o av oid serious injur y , perf orm adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level gr ound. B A C A B B B Figure 25. PTO Clutc h Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty . 3, one shown) B.
T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 27 MO WER DECK LEVELING P erform these adjustments on a flat lev el surface . Note: Do not adjust the mower lift height rod (H, Figure 29) as it will eff ect the mower dec k lift height. SIDE-T O-SIDE LEVELING 1.
T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 28 R OLLER B AR LEVELING (If Equipped) 1. First le vel the mo wer deck using the procedure f ound in MO WER DECK LEVELING. 2. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor .
T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service 29 HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. P ar k the rider on a smooth, lev el surface such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the par k- ing brak e, turn off the engine, and remov e the ignition key .
MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. P ar k the rider on a smooth, lev el surface such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the par k- ing brak e, turn off the engine, and remov e the ignition key . 2. Remov e the capscrews securing the left and r ight belt cov ers (A, B Figure 34) and remove the co vers .
Specifications 31 ENGINE: 18 HP* K ohler Make K ohler Model Command PRO 18 Horsepower 18 @ 3400 rpm Displacement 30.08 Cu. in (493 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 15 amp.
Parts & Accessories 32 REPLA CEMENT P ARTS Replacement par ts are av ailable from your authorized dealer . Alwa ys use genuine Simplicity/Snapper Ser vice Pa r t s . TECHNICAL MANU ALS Additional copies of this manual are a vailab le, as well as fully illustrated par ts lists.
Lawn Care & Mowing Information LC-1 HO W AND WHEN T O W A TER, FERTILIZE & AERA TE Most lawns are watered too often, but with too little water.
LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HO W OFTEN T O MO W 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: ● Mow when the grass is between 3”-4” (7,5-10 cm) high.
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