Snapper Z-Mow / 150Z manual Pre-Operation, Read The Operator’s Manual

PRE-OPERATION

Read The Operator’s

1. Manual

•Read the operator’s manual.

You should always read and follow the instructions in the operator’s

manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety information is located in this important document.

2.	Always Check the Oil
	Level
	• Check the engine oil level.
	The engine in your tractor has been
	shipped, from the factory, already
	filled with oil for use during the engine break-in period.
	Always check the oil level before starting the engine.
3.	Fill-Up with FRESH
	Gasoline

6.	Push Unit Off Crate
	To push the unit off the crate:
	•Install wheels to axles see
	Setup Instructions

•Set BOTH transmission release levers to PUSH posi- tion by pulling the levers back (levers are located at the rear of the rider).

•Cut the steel banding securing rider to pallet (6 bands).

•Move the ground speed control levers in to DRIVE positions.

•Set the mower cutting height to its highest setting.

•Fold the cardboard used to crate the unit in half, and place it under the front wheels of the unit.

•Push the unit forward off the crate.

•Set the transmission release valve levers back to DRIVE positions (levers pushed in).

• Fill the tank with fresh fuel.

The single most common service issue is stale or contaminated fuel!

Fuel should not be more than 30 days old. Use fuel stabilizer to extend the life of your fuel, and always store fuel in an approved, sealed, plastic gas can. Stale fuel clean-out is not covered under your war- ranty.

7.

OFF

RUN

START

Start The Engine

To start the engine:

•While sitting in the operator’s seat, place the ground speed control levers in PARK (levers out). Make sure the yellow PTO switch is OFF.

Charge The Battery

4.	• Lift the seat deck to access the
	battery. If the unit is put into service
	after the month and year indicated
	on the battery date tag (located on
	top of battery) charge the battery for
	one hour at 6-10 amps. Refer to the SERVICE &
	ADJUSTMENTS section of the operator’s manual for
	battery charging information.
5.	Check Tire Pressure
	• Reduce the tire pressures to the
	pressures shown below. Tires are
	over-inflated for shipping purposes,
	and must be set to the correct pres-
	sures for optimum traction.
	Rear Tire Pressure: 10-12 PSI

Front Tire Pressure: 18-20 PSI

•Move the engine throttle control fully forward to FAST.

•Set the choke control to CLOSED

NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking. In this case, set the choke control to OPEN.

•Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START.

•After the engine starts, gradually move the choke control to OPEN position. Warm the engine by running it for at least a minute before turning on the PTO switch, or driving the unit.

•After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the unit with the throttle set to FAST position when mowing.

•See the OPERATION section for driving infor- mation.

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