Snapper 355Z manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Operator Safety	2
Important Operator Safety Instructions	2
Safety Decals	8
Assembly	11
Parts Bag - Contents	11
Installing the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers	12
Seat and Safety Switch Assembly	13
Charging the Battery	14
How to Prepare the Engine	15
Check Tire Pressures	15
Features and Controls	16
Operation	18
Checks Before Starting	18
Starting the Engine	19
Stopping the Rider and Engine	19
Pushing the Rider by Hand	19
Zero-Turn Driving Practice	20
Mower Removal and Installation	22
Mowing	23
Maintenance	26
Maintenance Schedule	26
Lubrication	27
Servicing the Mower Blades	28
Engine Maintenance	30
Transmission Maintenance	32
Battery Maintenance	33
Storage	33
Adjustments	34
Troubleshooting	40
Specifications	43
Slope Guide	44
Warranties	45
General Warranty	45

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Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Where to Find Us Mower EngineDate Purchased Table of Contents Safety Operating Safety Read the ManualChildren Slope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Fuel and Maintenance Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterEnclosed Areas Important cautions or warnings which must be followed Wear hearing protection when operating this machineGeneral Operation Transporting and StorageEmissions Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units ChildrenService and Maintenance Service & MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline 5100093 Decal Safety DecalsIdentification Tags North American Models Operational Safety ChecksAbcde KLM no Pqrst Safety IconsParts Bag Contents AssemblyInstall the Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers Lever Alignment AdjustmentAs shown in Figure Repeat process for other side of unit Seat & Safety Switch Assembly Seat AdjustmentSeat Position Adjustment Battery Safety Rules Charge The BatteryHow to Prepare the Engine Check Tire PressuresTire Pressure Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers Features and ControlsIgnition Switch Control FunctionsHour Meter PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Mower Height of Cut AdjustmentGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting Pushing the Rider by Hand Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStarting the Engine Stopping the Rider and EngineReverse Travel Practice Zero-Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting Turns Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnReinstall the mower deck guards Mower Removal and InstallationInstallation Install the roller bar connecting rod M and the hair pinTall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of GrassAlways start mowing on a smooth, level area When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingAttaching a Trailer Proper MulchingEngine Maintenance Items MaintenanceSafety Items Rider Maintenance ItemsControl handle pivots Discharge chute hinge LubricationGrease OilMower blade is bent or broken Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Never weld or straighten bent mower bladesBalancing 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 & FilterChange Interval Every 200 Hours Check / Fill Transmission OilTransmission Oil Filter Change Oil Type 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oilBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables Battery ChargingStorage Speed Balancing Adjustment Cutting Height 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 Problems355ZB2654 SpecificationsProduct Specifications Engine Power Rating InformationIndentification Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited Warranty