Snapper EZF2100DKU User Manual
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with
hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement
of the machine is controlled by a joystick lever.
Joystick operations should be performed only from the
operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of
the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly.
Move joystick very carefully and slowly.
ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the
engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps
must be released. There is one lever on the upper
right side of each pump that is used to release the
pressure. Rotate lever counter clockwise and secure
in that position . See Figure 2.4.
FIGURE 2.4
2.2
STARTING & STOPPING - ENGINE, BLADES &
PARKING BRAKE
This machine is equipped with dual
hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each
transmission is controlled by a single motion
control lever or joystick. This single control
lever (joystick) controls the direction of
motion, Forward and Reverse, and the speed
of motion. Move the joystick forward to propel
the machine forward. Move the control
rearward to propel the machine in reverse.
The speed of motion is continuously variable
from neutral (zero) to maximum.
PARKING BRAKE
This machine is equipped with dual
hydrostatic wheel drive transmissions. Each
transmission is controlled by a single motion
control lever or joystick. This single control
lever (joystick) controls the direction of
motion, Forward and Reverse, and the speed
of motion. Move the joystick forward to propel
the machine forward. Move the control
rearward to propel the machine in reverse.
The speed of motion is continuously variable
from neutral (zero) to maximum.
Moving the joystick farther from the neutral
position will cause the speed of motion to
increase. To turn, move the joystick towards
the side you want to turn to.
DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Always slow machine motion before
turning. To stop the motion of the machine
bring the joystick back to the neutral position.
Engage parking brake.
position will cause the speed of motion to
increase. To turn, move the joystick towards
the side you want to turn to.
DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or
direction. Always slow machine motion before
turning. To stop the motion of the machine
bring the joystick back to the neutral position.
Engage parking brake.
2.2.1. STARTING
ENGINE
When the ignition key is turned to “START”, the
engine will not turn over unless the parking
brake is engaged and the blade switch is in the
“OFF” position!
Be seated on the Out Front Z-Rider before
attempting to start the engine with the key
switch.
1. Complete pre-start checklist.
2. Sit in operator’s seat.
3. Push blade switch in to “OFF”, blades
disengaged position and engage parking brake.
See Figure 2.2.
engine will not turn over unless the parking
brake is engaged and the blade switch is in the
“OFF” position!
Be seated on the Out Front Z-Rider before
attempting to start the engine with the key
switch.
1. Complete pre-start checklist.
2. Sit in operator’s seat.
3. Push blade switch in to “OFF”, blades
disengaged position and engage parking brake.
See Figure 2.2.
FIGURE 2.5
4. Move engine speed control to a medium
speed position. See Figure 2.6.
5.
speed position. See Figure 2.6.
5.
IMPORTANT: (Gasoline Engine Only).
Move engine choke control to the choke position
to start a cold engine. After starting choke
control must be moved to "OFF" no choke
position.
to start a cold engine. After starting choke
control must be moved to "OFF" no choke
position.
PRESSURE
RELEASE LEVER
RELEASE LEVER
LEVER IS IN POSITION FOR
PROPELLING RIDER UNDER
IT’S OWN POWER (RIDER
WILL NOT ROLL WITH LEVER
IN THIS POSITION)
PROPELLING RIDER UNDER
IT’S OWN POWER (RIDER
WILL NOT ROLL WITH LEVER
IN THIS POSITION)
LEVER IS ROTATED COUNTER
CLOCKWISE AND LATCHED IN A
SECURED POSITION FOR ROLLING
RIDER (RIDER WILL NOT PROPEL
ITSELF WITH LEVER IN THIS
POSITION)
CLOCKWISE AND LATCHED IN A
SECURED POSITION FOR ROLLING
RIDER (RIDER WILL NOT PROPEL
ITSELF WITH LEVER IN THIS
POSITION)
PRESSURE
RELEASE LEVER
RELEASE LEVER
PARKING
BRAKE
BRAKE
ENGAGED
DISENGAGED