Snapper 355Z manual Where to Find Us Mower, Engine, Date Purchased

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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Snapper product. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Snapper brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Snapper mower will provide many years of dependable service.

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with mowers and how to avoid them. Because Snapper does not necessarily know all the applications this mower could be used for, it is important that you read and understand these instructions. Keep this manual near the mower for convenient reference.

This mower requires final assembly before use. Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for instructions on final assembly procedures. Follow the instructions completely.

Where to Find Us

Contact Snapper Customer Service at 1-800-317-7833, or on the Internet at www.snapper.com.

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Date Purchased

It is very important that you register your purchase with Snapper to ensure warranty coverage. Please mail your product registration card to:

Snapper at P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, Georgia 30253.

Or you may register online at www.snapper.com.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Date Purchased Where to Find Us MowerEngine Table of Contents Children Safety Operating SafetyRead the Manual Moving Parts Slope OperationThrown Objects Enclosed Areas Fuel and MaintenanceRetaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Transporting and Storage Wear hearing protection when operating this machineGeneral Operation Important cautions or warnings which must be followedChildren Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units EmissionsSafe Handling of Gasoline Service and MaintenanceService & Maintenance Safety Decals 5100093 DecalOperational Safety Checks Identification Tags North American ModelsSafety Icons Abcde KLM no PqrstAssembly Parts Bag ContentsAs shown in Figure Repeat process for other side of unit Install the Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversLever Alignment Adjustment Seat Position Adjustment Seat & Safety Switch AssemblySeat Adjustment Charge The Battery Battery Safety RulesTire Pressure How to Prepare the EngineCheck Tire Pressures Control Functions Features and ControlsIgnition Switch Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversMower Height of Cut Adjustment PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Hour MeterChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation Stopping the Rider and Engine Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStarting the Engine Pushing the Rider by HandForward Travel Practice Zero-Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Reverse Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsInstall the roller bar connecting rod M and the hair pin Mower Removal and InstallationInstallation Reinstall the mower deck guardsHeight of Grass MowingMowing Recommendations Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingMowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Always start mowing on a smooth, level areaProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerRider Maintenance Items MaintenanceSafety Items Engine Maintenance ItemsOil LubricationGrease Control handle pivots Discharge chute hingeNever weld or straighten bent mower blades Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Mower blade is bent or brokenReinstalling the Mower Blades Balancing the Mower Blade NailEngine Maintenance Adding Fuel Fuel FilterChange Engine Oil & Filter Change Engine Oil & Filter Oil Drain Tube Oil Filter CapOil Type 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil Check / Fill Transmission OilTransmission Oil Filter Change Change Interval Every 200 HoursStorage Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesBattery Charging Neutral Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentCutting Height Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake CheckPerform these adjustments on a flat level surface Mower Deck LevelingMower Belt Replacement Belts Over PulleysHydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Reinstall the PTO drive beltTroubleshooting Warning Troubleshooting the RiderRider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the MowerTroubleshooting Common Cutting Problems StreakingEngine Power Rating Information SpecificationsProduct Specifications 355ZB2654Indentification Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty