Snapper Using the Mower Washout Port for Effective Lawn Mower Maintenance
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Maintenance

Mower Deck Washout Port

 

 

WARNING

 

The washout port allows you to connect a typical garden hose

 

 

Before running the mower, make sure the hose is properly

to the trim side (L.H.) of the mower deck to remove grass and

debris from the underside of the deck. This ensures proper and

connected and does not come into cotact with the blades.

safe operation of the mower.

 

When the mower is running and the blades are engaged, the

 

 

 

person cleaning the mower must be in the operator position,

 

 

 

and there must be no bystanders. Failure to follow these

1.

Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a

precautions may result in serious injury or death.

 

concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

levers into their START/PARK positions, engage the parking

 

 

 

 

 

 

brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key.

Storage

 

 

 

2. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 12) to a garden

 

 

 

Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the

 

hose (B), and connect to the washout port (C) on the

 

mower deck.

 

Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules

3. Turn on the water.

 

section, then perform the following steps:

 

•

Disengage the PTO, move the ground speed levers into the

4.

Start the engine, set the mower deck in the highest cutting

 

START/PARK positions, set the parking brake, & remove

 

position, and engage the PTO to remove grass and debris

 

the key.

 

 

 

 

 

Reproductionventilated structure. Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition

 

from the underside of the mower deck..

•

Pe form engine mai

te a

ce and storage measures listed

5.

Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine, and remove the

 

in the engine ow er’s ma

ual. This includes draining the

 

ignition key.

 

 

fuel system, r addi

g stabilizer to the fuel (do not store a

6. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from the

 

fueled un

n an encl

sed structure - see warning).

 

mower deck when cleaning is completed.

•

Battery l fe w ll be increased if it is removed, put in a cool,

 

 

 

 

dry pla

and fully charged about once a month. If the

 

 

 

 

battery is left in the unit, disconnect the negative cable.

 

A

 

Before starting the unit after it has been stored:

 

 

 

•

Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.

 

B

 

•

Perform all recommended checks and procedures found in

 

 

 

the engine owner’s manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before

 

 

 

 

use.

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, poorly

 

 

 

source (such as a furnace, water heater, etc.) and cause an

 

 

 

explosion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.

Figure 12. Mower Deck Washout Port

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Contents Manual No Rev ‘A’, 6/14/2010 Not ForService, or information you Must have these numb rs Identification NumbersUnit ID Tag Table of Contents Operating Safety Operator SafetyOperator’s manual contains important safety information Read the ManualSlope Operation Thrown ObjectsMoving Parts Fuel and Maintenance Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and WaterEnclosed Areas Preparation Protection Against Tipovers Protection for Children Protection Against TipoversPreparation Operation Safe Handling of GasolineEmissions Towing Maintenance Safety and Instructional Decals Decal, CautionDecal, Warning Operational Safety Checks Safety Interlock SystemFeatures and Controls Control FunctionsGround Speed Levers Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Switch Ignition SwitchPTO Switch Hour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Before first time operationStarting the Engine Stopping the Rider and EngineMowing Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Smooth Travel Driving PracticeForward Reverse Travel Levers GraduallyPractice Turning In Place Turning In-PlaceAllows you to turn around at the end of a cutting 20’ 6m Attaching a TrailerMaintenance Chart MaintenanceAfter installation Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter Ver-filling and wipe up anyStorage Precautions may result in serious injury or deathNever store the unit with fuel in an enclosed, poorly Source such as a furnace, water heater, etc. and cause anSpeed Balancing Adjustment Adjustments and ServiceSeat Adjustments Ground Speed Lever AdjustmentMower Removal and Installation Cutting Height AdjustmentRemoval Tion indicated by the arrow, and remove the mower beltTion indicated, and install the belt onto the PTO pulley as InstallationWith a washer and hairpin clip a Washer and hairpin clip aPTO Clutch Adjustment PTO Clutch AdjustmentPerform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping Blade Brake CheckRight side shown, left side hidden Mower Deck LevelingRemove mower deck see Mower Deck Removal Damaged, it must be replacedFig re 27. Balancing The Blade Grease LubricationFront caster wheel axles OilBattery Charging Battery MaintenanceTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Warranty Period WarrantyNot For Not For Not For Dimensions Chassis SpecificationsReplacement Parts Maintenance Items

285Z specifications

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