Snapper 355Z manual Safety Items, Rider Maintenance Items, Engine Maintenance Items

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Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule & Procedures

The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter.

SAFETY ITEMS

Before

Every 5

Every 25

Every 100

Every

Spring &

 

Each

Hours

Hours

Hours

200

Fall

 

Use

 

 

 

Hours

 

Check Safety Interlock System

 

 

 

 

Check Mower Blade Stopping Time

 

 

 

 

RIDER MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Before

Every 5

Every 25

Every 100

Every

Spring &

 

Each

Hours

Hours

Hours

200

Fall

 

Use

 

 

 

Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Adjust PTO Clutch

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate Rider & Mower **

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Battery & Cables

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tire Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Transmission Oil

 

 

 

 

 

Change Transmission Oil Filter **

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Before

Every 5

Every 25

Every 100

Every

Spring &

 

Each

Hours

Hours

Hours

200

Fall

 

Use

 

 

 

Hours

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Change Engine Air Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Engine Oil & Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect Spark Plug(s) *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Replace Fuel Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.

**More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.

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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 Wear hearing protection when operating this machine General OperationTransporting and Storage Important cautions or warnings which must be followedSlope Operation Towed Equipment RIDE-ON UnitsChildren EmissionsService & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Safety Decals 5100093 DecalOperational Safety Checks Identification Tags North American ModelsSafety Icons Abcde KLM no PqrstAssembly Parts Bag ContentsLever 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 Charge The Battery Battery Safety RulesCheck Tire Pressures How to Prepare the EngineTire Pressure Features and Controls Ignition SwitchControl Functions Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversPTO Switch Seat Adjustment LeverMower Height of Cut Adjustment Hour MeterOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to Starting the EngineStopping the Rider and Engine Pushing the Rider by HandZero-Turn Driving Practice Smooth TravelForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel PracticePractice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Executing TurnsMower Removal and Installation InstallationInstall the roller bar connecting rod M and the hair pin Reinstall the mower deck guardsMowing Mowing RecommendationsHeight of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingWhen and How Often to Mow Mowing PatternsMowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Always start mowing on a smooth, level areaProper Mulching Attaching a TrailerMaintenance Safety ItemsRider Maintenance Items Engine Maintenance ItemsLubrication GreaseOil Control handle pivots Discharge chute hingeServicing The Mower Blades Inspecting the Mower BladesNever weld or straighten bent 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 CapCheck / Fill Transmission Oil Transmission Oil Filter ChangeOil 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 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 StreakingSpecifications Product SpecificationsEngine Power Rating Information 355ZB2654Indentification Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty