Snapper 355Z manual Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems, Streaking

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TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS

PROBLEM	CAUSE		REMEDY
Streaking.	1.	Blades are not sharp.	1.	Sharpen your blades.
	2.	Blades are worn down to far.	2.	Replace your blades.
	3.	Engine speed is too slow.	3.	Always mow at full throttle.
	4.	Ground speed is too fast.	4.	Slow down.
	5.	Deck is plugged with grass	5.	Clean out the mower.
	6.	Not overlapping cutting rows	6.	Overlap your cutting rows.
		enough.
	7.	Not overlapping enough when	7.	When turning your effective cutting width
		turning.		decreases–overlap more when turning.
Scalping.	1.	Lawn is uneven or bumpy.	1.	Roll or level the lawn.
	2.	Mower deck cutting height is	2.	Raise the cutting height.
		set too low.
	3.	Ground speed is too fast.	3.	Slow down.
	4.	Deck is not leveled correctly.	4.	Correctly level the deck.
	5.	Tire pressure is low or uneven	5.	Check and inflate the tires.

Stepped Cutting.	1.	Deck is not leveled correctly.
	2.	Tires are not properly inflated.
	3.	Blades are damaged.
	4.	Deck shell is damaged.
	5.	Mower spindle is bent or loose.
	6.	Blades are installed incorrectly.

1.Level the deck correctly.

2.Check and inflate the tires.

3.Replace the blades.

4.Repair or replace the deck.

5.Repair or replace the spindle.

6.Reinstall the blades correctly.

Uneven Cutting.	1.	Deck is not leveled correctly.	1.	Level the deck correctly.
	2.	Blades are dull or worn.	2.	Sharpen or replace the blades.
	3.	Blades are damaged.	3.	Replace the blades.
	4.	Deck is clogged with grass	4.	Clean out the deck.
		clippings.
	5.	Deck shell is damaged.	5.	Repair or replace the deck.
	6.	Mower spindle is bent or loose.	6.	Repair or replace the spindle.
	7.	Blades are installed incorrectly.	7.	Reinstall the blades correctly.
	8.	Tires are not properly inflated.	8.	Check and inflate the tires.
Stingers.	1.	Blades are not sharp or nicked.	1.	Sharpen your blades.
	2.	Blades are worn down too far.	2.	Replace your blades.
	3.	Engine speed is too slow.	3.	Always mow at full throttle.
	4.	Ground speed is too fast.	4.	Slow down.
	5.	Deck is plugged with grass.	5.	Clean out the mower.

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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 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 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 Features and Controls Ignition SwitchControl Functions Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversPTO Switch Seat Adjustment LeverMower Height of Cut Adjustment Hour MeterChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyOperation 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 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 StreakingSpecifications Product SpecificationsEngine Power Rating Information 355ZB2654Indentification Year Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty