Snapper EZF2100DKU User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................2-3 
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................. 4 
SECTION 1 - FAMILIARIZATION .............................................................. 5 
SYMBOLS ...........................................................................................................6-8 
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................9-13 
 Pre-start 
Checklist 
.................................................................................................9 
 
Starting & Stopping Engine, Blades & Parking Brake .....................................10-12 
 
Starting & Stopping Mower Blades .......................................................................11 
 Parking 
Brake .......................................................................................................12 
 
Cutting Height Adjusting .......................................................................................12 
 
Driving & Stopping Machine .................................................................................13 
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  ...............................14-18 
 
Change Engine Oil................................................................................................14 
 
Check Mower Blade .............................................................................................14 
 
Check Mower Drive Belt .......................................................................................15 
 
Check Belt Tension ..............................................................................................15 
 
Service – After every 25 Hours (Engine) ..............................................................15 
 
Service – After every 25 Hours (Mower Components) .........................................15 
 
Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication ......................................................................15 
 
Mower Deck Linkage Lubrication ......................................................................15 
 
Front Wheel Bearings Lubrication.....................................................................16 
 Transaxle 
Lubrication ........................................................................................16 
 
Power Transfer Shaft Lubrication......................................................................16 
 Other 
Lubrication...............................................................................................16 
 
Before Operating Mower ......................................................................................16 
 
Annually - End of Season Service ...................................................................16-17 
 
Fuel Filter Replacement .......................................................................................17 
 Deck 
Removal .................................................................................................17-18 
 
Power Transfer Shaft Removal ............................................................................18 
SECTION 4 - ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIR ....................................19-25 
 Neutral 
Position 
Adjustments ...............................................................................19 
 
Mower Deck Adjustment (Levelness)..............................................................19-20 
 Parking 
Brake 
Adjustment....................................................................................20 
 Engine 
Adjustments & Repair...............................................................................20 
 
Mower Blade Replacement .............................................................................20-21 
 Blade 
Sharpening .................................................................................................21 
 
Mower Drive Belt, Engine Belt & Hydro Pump Belt Removal & Replacement .....22 
 
Battery Removal ...................................................................................................23 
 Battery 
Installation ................................................................................................23 
 Battery 
Service 
& Charging .............................................................................23-24 
 Battery 
Testing......................................................................................................24 
 
New Battery Preparation.......................................................................................24 
 
Mower Spindles (Field Serviceable Spindles) Bearing Replacement...................25 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................26-27 
SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................................. 28 
 Maintenance/Replacement Parts .........................................................................28 
WARRANTY ............................................................................................ 29 
 
IMPORTANT 
NOTICE: Operator Protective Structures are available as optional kits for the Mid-Mount and Out-Front Z-Rider machines. These 
structures, when installed and used properly can offer additional security to the operator against serious injury in the event of a tip over 
accident. Operator Protective Structures may be required by local ordinances. Discuss your mowing application and ordinances with 
your local Snapper Dealer. 
 
IMPORTANT:  DIESEL AND GAS UNITS LOOK VERY SIMILIAR. DO NOT PUT GAS IN DIESEL MACHINE OR DIESEL IN GAS 
MACHINE. ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT.