Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 18HP del fabbricante Snapper
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USER’S MANU AL 18HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 2690487 Massey F erguson ZT 1844 5900608 Snapper ZT18441KHC 19HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No.
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Thank y ou f or purchasing this quality-built product. W e’ re pleased that y ou’v e placed y our confidence in the Simplicity and Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your product will pro vide many y ears of dependable ser vice.
1 T able of Contents Safety Rules & Inf ormation .................................2 Identification Numbers........................................8 Safety Decals .......................................................9 Safety Interloc k System ...
2 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manuf actured to meet or e xceed all industr y standards f or saf ety .
3 Safety Safety Rules & Information Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not ha v e adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollo v er .
4 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Rules & Information Enclosed Areas Only operate this unit outdoors and a wa y from unv entilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon mono xide gas and prolonged e xposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injur y or death.
GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and follo w all instructions in the manual and on the unit bef ore star ting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine.
6 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety T O WED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) 1. T ow only with a machine that has a hitch designed f or towing. Do not attach tow ed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Follo w the manuf acturer’ s recommendations for weight limit f or tow ed equipment and towing on slopes.
7 Safety 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. Nev er remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
8 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Unit ID T ag Mower ID T ag Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer f or replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these number s.
9 Safety SAFETY DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the saf ety and reliability you would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor power equipment manuf acturing.
10 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Safety Safety Interlock System NOR TH AMERICAN MODELS ONL Y : 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 nev er tamper with saf ety de vices.
11 Safety CE SAFETY ICONS W arning: Read Operator’ s Manual. Read and understand the Operator’ s Manual bef ore using this machine. Danger: Thro wn Objects. This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. K eep bystanders a wa y . W arning: Remove Ke y Before Servicing.
12 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Controls 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 r ight rear drive wheel.
13 Controls Hour Meter The hour meter measures the number of hours the ke y has been in the R UN position. Note: The hour meter will register the passage of time when the ke y is in the R UN position, ev en if the engine is not running. The hour meter has a self contained pow er source so the total hours are alwa ys visible .
14 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation Operation GENERAL OPERA TING SAFETY Bef ore first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections bef ore attempting to operate this tractor and mow er . • Become familiar with all of the controls and ho w to stop the unit.
15 Operation W ARNING If you do not under stand how a specific contr ol functions, or have not yet thoroughl y read the FEA TURES & CONTROLS section, do so now . Do NO T attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls.
16 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation Operation ZER O TURN DRIVING PRA CTICE The le ver controls of the Zero T ur n rider are responsive , and learning to gain a smooth and efficient control of the rider’ s f orward, re v erse, and turning movements will tak e some practice.
17 Operation AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zero T urn Y our Zero T ur n Rider’ 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 before starting a new row .
18 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation MO WER REMO V AL AND INST ALLA TION NO TE: P erf or m mow er installation and remov al on a hard flat surf ace such as a concrete floor . Remov al 1. Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the ignition, remov e the key , and wait for all moving par ts to stop .
19 Operation MO WING Bef ore mowing, set the cutting height as described in the T roubleshooting, Adjustments & Ser vice section. 1. Engage the par king brak e. Mak e sure the PT O s witch is disengaged and the motion control le ver is in the NEUTRAL position.
20 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Operation When and How Often to Mo w The time of da y and condition of the grass greatly aff ect the results you’ll get when mo wing. For the best results, f ollow these guidelines: 1. Mow when the grass is betw een three and five inches high.
21 Operation Figure 15. T railer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip 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 a appropriately sized cle vis pin (A, Figure 15) and clip (B).
22 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PR OCEDURES The f ollowing schedule should be f ollow ed f or nor mal care of your rider and mow er .
23 Maintenance 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 pulle ys. Remember to wipe fittings and surf aces clean both bef ore and after lubrication.
24 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance SER VICING THE MO WER BLADES Service Interval: Ever y 10 Hours or As Required 1. Remov e mower dec k (see “Mower Dec k Remov al”). 2. See Figure 17. T o remove b lade f or shar pening, use a bloc k of wood to pre vent blade rotation while loosening the capscrew .
25 Maintenance CHECK TIRE PRESSURES Tire pressure should be check ed periodically , and maintained 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.
26 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Maintenance Regular Maintenance CHECK /FILL TRANSMISSION OIL Oil T ype: 20W -50 conv entional detergent motor oil. 1. Check the oil le v el when the unit is cold. The inspection por t is located on the inside of the right tank cov er .
27 Maintenance W ARNING Be careful when handling the battery . Av oid spilling electrol yte. K eep flames and sparks awa y from the battery . When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST . If not done in this or der , the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
28 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of your equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y e ventually require that service be perf or med to allow it to contin ue operating properly .
29 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Rider Troubleshooting 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.
30 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting TR OUBLESHOO TING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Streaking. 1. Blades are not shar p . 1. Sharpen your blades . 2. Blades are worn down to f ar . 2. Replace your b lades. 3.
31 T roubleshooting SEA T ADJUSTMENT The seat and ground speed control le v ers should be adjusted so that operator’ s elbows are suppor ted by the ar m rests when his/her hands are on the controls, and the ground speed control le v ers can be mov ed through their full range of motion without contacting the operator’ s legs.
32 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting Figure 26. Cutting Height Adjustment A. Cutting Height Adjustment Pin B. Deck Lift / Cutting Height Lever C. T ransport Release Lever B C A CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 26) controls the mower cutting height.
33 T roubleshooting Figure 27. P arking Brake Adjustment A. Brake Spring B. Set Collar C. Lockn ut P ARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage the PT O , stop the engine, b lock the front wheels, remo ve the ignition k e y , and engage the parking brake . 2.
34 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (SELECT MODELS) The shock assemb ly can be adjusted to v ar y the amount of pre-load applied to the springs. This allows the operator to customize the ride according to operator’ s weight and operating conditions .
35 T roubleshooting W ARNING T o a void serious injury , perf orm adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and rider on level gr ound. B A C A B B B Figure 29. PT O Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty . 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut Figure 30.
36 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting MO WER DECK LEVELING P erform these adjustments on a flat lev el surface. SIDE-T O-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor .
37 T roubleshooting R OLLER B AR LEVELING (SELECT MODELS) The rollers on this Zero T ur n unit are not intended to ride on the ground. DO NO T adjust rollers to ride on the ground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf and or unit. 1. First lev el the mower deck using the procedure f ound in MO WER DECK LEVELING.
38 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com T roubleshooting HYDRA ULIC PUMP DRIVE BEL T REPLA CEMENT 1. P ark the r ider on a smooth, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor . Disengage the PT O , engage the parking brake , tur n off the engine, and remo ve the ignition ke y .
ENGINE: 18 HP* K ohler Make K ohler Model Courage 18 Horsepower 18 @ 3400 rpm Displacement 32.6 Cu. in (535 cc) Electrical System 12 V olt, 15 amp . Alternator, Battery: 340 CCA Oil Capacity 1.6 qt. ( 1.5L) w/ Filter 19 HP* Kawasaki Make Kaw asaki Model FH580V Horsepower 19 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 35.
40 www .simplicitymfg.com | www .snapper .com Notes.
MANUF A CTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 P or t Washington, WI 53074-0997 www .simplicitymfg.com PRODUCTS , INC . McDonough, GA., 30253 www .snapper .com ENGINE: 18 HP* K ohler Make K ohler Model Courage 18 Oil Capacity 1.6 qt. ( 1.5L) w/ Filter 19 HP* Kawasaki Make Kaw asaki Model FH580V Oil Capacity 3.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Snapper 18HP è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Snapper 18HP - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Snapper 18HP imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Snapper 18HP ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Snapper 18HP, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Snapper 18HP.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Snapper 18HP. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Snapper 18HP insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
