Snapper Parts Manual and Operator's Guide for Lawn Mowers

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ZERO-TURN MOWERS

355Z

5900748 355ZB2654, 26HP

5900755 355ZB2654FC, 26HP

5101461 Revision IR Rev. Date 2/2008

TP 100-7370-IR-HZ-N

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Engine Where to Find Us MowerDate Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Safety Operating SafetyChildren Thrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Fuel and MaintenanceEnclosed Areas General Operation Wear hearing protection when operating this machineTransporting and Storage Important cautions or warnings which must be followedTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units Slope OperationChildren EmissionsService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline 5100093 Decal Safety DecalsIdentification Tags North American Models Operational Safety ChecksAbcde KLM no Pqrst Safety IconsParts Bag Contents AssemblyLever Alignment Adjustment Install the Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversAs shown in Figure Repeat process for other side of unit Seat Adjustment Seat & Safety Switch AssemblySeat Position Adjustment Battery Safety Rules Charge The BatteryCheck Tire Pressures How to Prepare the EngineTire Pressure Ignition Switch Features and ControlsControl Functions Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversSeat Adjustment Lever PTO SwitchMower Height of Cut Adjustment Hour MeterOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Starting the Engine Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStopping the Rider and Engine Pushing the Rider by HandSmooth Travel Zero-Turn Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsInstallation Mower Removal and InstallationInstall the roller bar connecting rod M and the hair pin Reinstall the mower deck guardsMowing Recommendations MowingHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Patterns When and How Often to MowMowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Always start mowing on a smooth, level areaAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingSafety Items MaintenanceRider Maintenance Items Engine Maintenance ItemsGrease LubricationOil Control handle pivots Discharge chute hingeInspecting the Mower Blades Servicing The Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Mower blade is bent or brokenBalancing the Mower Blade Nail Reinstalling the Mower BladesFuel Filter Engine Maintenance Adding FuelChange Engine Oil & Filter Oil Drain Tube Oil Filter Cap Change Engine Oil & FilterTransmission Oil Filter Change Check / Fill Transmission OilOil Type 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil Change Interval Every 200 HoursBattery Charging Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesStorage Cutting Height Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentMower Deck Leveling Perform these adjustments on a flat level surfaceBelts Over Pulleys Mower Belt ReplacementReinstall the PTO drive belt Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting WarningTroubleshooting the Mower Rider TroubleshootingStreaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting ProblemsProduct Specifications SpecificationsEngine Power Rating Information 355ZB2654Indentification Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited Warranty