Briggs & Stratton 355Z, 360Z, 5900681, 5900682, 5900685, 5900760, 5900768, 5900775, 5900777, ZT2450, ZT3000 manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Reproduction
	Not	orf
24HP Zero-Turn Riders
Simplicity ZT3000
Mfg. o.	Description
5900660	ZT3000B2444, Simplicity 24HP B&S ZT3000 Zero-Turn Rider with 44” Mower
5900662	ZT3000B2450, Simplicity 24HP B&S ZT3000 Zero-Turn Rider with 50” Mower
5900684	ZT3000B2450CE, Simplicity 24HP B&S ZT3000 Zero-Turn Rider with 50” Mower
	(CE/Ex ort)
5900773	ZT3000B2446, Simplicity 24HP B&S ZT3000 Zero-Turn Rider with 46” Mower
Snapper 355Z
Mfg. No.	Description
5900681	355ZB2444, Snapper 24HP B&S 355Z Zero-Turn Rider with 44” Mower
5900682	355ZB2450, Snapper 24HP B&S 355Z Zero-Turn Rider with 50” Mower
5900685	355ZB2450CE, Snapper 24HP B&S 355Z Zero-Turn Rider with 50” Mower
	(CE/Export)
5900768	355ZB2654 DLR, Snapper 26HP B&S 355Z Zero-Turn Rider with 54” Mower
5900775	355ZB2446, Snapper 24HP B&S 355Z Zero-Tero Rider with 46” Mower
Snapper 360Z
Mfg. No.	Description
5900760	360ZB2450CE, Snapper 24HP B&S 360Z Zero-Turn Rider with 50” Mower
	(CE/Export)
Massey Ferguson ZT2450
Mfg. No	Description
5900777	ZT2450B2450, Massey Ferguson 24HP B&S ZT2450 Zero-Turn Rider
	with 50” Mower

Form No. 5101066

Revision G

Rev.Date 07/2010

TP 100-7327-G-CH-SMN

Contents

24HP Zero-TurnRiders Thank you This manual contains Save these instructions for future reference Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc Snapper Products Specifica ns Technical Manuals Page Page Page GENERAL OPERATION TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE SLOPE OPERATION CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ONUNITS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Identification Tags North American / CE Models CE Models (Only) CE Identification Tag Markings Safety Decals USA Models NORTH AMERICAN EXPORT MODELS ONLY: MODELS ONLY: Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock System CE Export Safety Icons North American Safety Icons Throttle Control Control Functions Ignition Switch Ground Speed Control L v rs Choke Hour Meter PTO Switch Transmission Oil Fill Fuel Tank Fuel Level Gauge General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Starting the Engine DO NOT TOW RIDER Pushing the Rider by Hand Stopping the Rider and Engine Zero Turn Driving Practice Smooth Travel Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-RowZero Turn Mower Removal and Installation Removal Installation (44” & 50” Mower Decks) Mowing Mowing Recommendations Height of Grass Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Mowing Patterns When and How Often to Mow Proper Mulching Attaching a Trailer Maintenance Schedule & Procedures SAFETY ITEMS Before Every Spring & Lubrication Servicing The Mower Blades Removing the Mower Blade Inspecting the Mower Blades Sharpening the Mower Blade Balancing the Mower Blades Reinstalling the Mower Blades Check Tire Pressures Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Change Engine Oil & Filter Engine Maintenance Inspect Muffler and Spark Arr ster Check / Fill Transmission Oil Transmission Oil Filter Change Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and Cables Storage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting common cutting problems Seat Adjustment Seat Position Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Cutting Height Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Suspension Adjustment (Select Models) PTO Clutch Adjustment Blade Brake Check Mower Deck Leveling Roller Bar Leveling Mower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, DO OT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS 44” & 50” Mower Decks 46” Models Only: 54” Models Only: Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacment Battery Charging Mower Deck Washout Port (46” Mower Decks Only) Specifications ENGINE: 24 HP* Briggs & Stratton CHASSIS: TRANSMISSIONS: Page Page BELTS AND BLADES: TRACTOR 44” MOWER 46” MOWER for50” MOWER