Snapper 355Z manual Servicing The Mower Blades, Inspecting the Mower Blades

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Servicing The Mower Blades

Removing the Mower Blade

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.

•Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

1.See Figure 25. To remove the mower blade, wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mower deck housing to keep the mower blade from turning, then remove the mower blade and the mower blade retaining hardware.

Inspecting the Mower Blades

DANGER

Avoid injury! A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the mower blade could be thrown into the operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious personal injury or death.

•Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at least once a year.

•If the mower blade hits a solid object, stop the engine immediately and inspect the mower blade.

•Never weld or straighten bent mower blades.

1.Remove the mower blade from the unit. See Removing the Blade.

2.Inspect the mower blade (Figures 26 & 27). Discard the mower blade if it has any of the below conditions.

A.) Has more than .5” (12,7 mm) of the mower blade metal removed from previous sharpening or wear (D, Figure 26).

B.) The air lifts are excessively eroded (B & C, Figure 27) and the notch (C) is .25” (6,35 mm) deep or greater.

C.) Mower blade is bent or broken.

3.If the cutting edges are not sharp or have nicks, sharpen the blades. See Sharpening the Mower Blades.

Figure 25. Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal

B	A
C	A
D
C

Figure 26. inspecting the Mower Blade Tips

A.Mower Blade Cutting Edge

B.Square Corner

C.Air Lift

D.Wear Measurement - DISCARD Mower Blade If greater than .5” (12,7 mm)

C

A	B
Figure 27. Inspecting the Mower Blade Air Lifts
A. New Mower Blade	B. Mower Blade at Wear Limit (A notch begins to form)

C.Mower Blade in Dangerous Condition (Notch measures .25” (6,35 mm) or greater DO NOT USE. Replace with new mower blade.)

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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 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 EmissionsService and Maintenance Service & MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline Safety Decals 5100093 DecalOperational Safety Checks Identification Tags North American ModelsSafety Icons Abcde KLM no PqrstAssembly Parts Bag ContentsInstall 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 Charge The Battery Battery Safety RulesHow to Prepare the Engine Check Tire PressuresTire Pressure Control Functions Features and ControlsIgnition Switch Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversMower Height of Cut Adjustment PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Hour MeterGeneral Operating Safety OperationChecks Before Starting 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 HoursBattery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables Battery ChargingStorage Speed Balancing Adjustment Cutting Height 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 StreakingEngine Power Rating Information SpecificationsProduct Specifications 355ZB2654Indentification Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty