Snapper 355Z manual Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water, Fuel and Maintenance, Enclosed Areas

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Important Operator Safety Instructions (Continued)

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Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water

Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.

Fuel and Maintenance

Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to adding fuel.

Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.

Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel.

Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.

Enclosed Areas

Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.

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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