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Snapper manual Reproduction, 285Z Series Zero Turn Rider, Operator’s Manual

Models: 285Z

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Operator’s Manual

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285Z Series Zero Turn Rider

Mfg. No. Description

7800578 RZT27460, 27HP Snapper Zero-Turn Rider with 46” Mower

Manual No. 7104442 (Rev ‘A’, 6/14/2010)

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Snapper manual Reproduction, 285Z Series Zero Turn Rider, Operator’s Manual, Mfg. No. Description

Contents

285Z Series Zero Turn Rider ReproductionOperator’s Manual Mfg. No. DescriptionSAMPLE Identification NumbersAdjustments and Service Table of ContentsWarran y Spe ifica onsOperating Safety Operator SafetyRead the Manual ChildrenThrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Operator SafetyRetaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Fuel and MaintenanceEnclosed Areas Operator SafetyProtection for Children Operator SafetyProtection Against Tipovers PreparationPreparation Operator SafetyOperation Safe Handling of GasolineMaintenance Operator SafetyMaintenance 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running engineReproduction Safety and Instructional DecalsOperator Safety Decal, CautionOperational SAFETY Checks Safety Interlock SystemOperator Safety Decal, Weight LimitControl Functions Features and ControlsGround Speed Levers ReproducNotorf tionMower Cutting Height Adjustment Switch Ignition SwitchPTO Switch Seat Adjustment LeverOperation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ONStopping the Rider and Engine Starting the EngineMowing OperationSmooth Travel Zero TurnDriving Practice Forward Travel PracticeTurning In-Place Practice Turning In PlaceExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero TurnReproducFigure 7.tioTurn ngnPlace OperationReproduction Attaching a TrailerOperation Maintenance Chart MaintenanceRIDER AND MOWER ENGINETire Engine MaintenancePressure Fuel FilterMaintenance Storageprecautions may result in serious injury or death Mower Deck Washout PortSpeed Balancing Adjustment Adjustments and ServiceSeat Adjustments Ground Speed Lever AdjustmentMower Removal and Installation Cutting Height AdjustmentAdjustments and Service Figure 15. Cutting Height AdjustmentInstallation Adjustments and ServiceReproduction Figure 17. Rear Deck Lift ComponentsPTO Clutch Adjustment Adjustments and ServiceBlade Brake Check Figure 20. Adjust PTO ClutchAdjustments and Service Mower Deck LevelingFigure 21. Orient Blades Side-to-Side Figure 22. Measure Blade Tips to GroundFor your personal safety, blade mounting hardware must be Adjustments and Serviceinstalled with the blade washer, then securely tightened to Servicing the Mower BladesAdjustments and Service LubricationGrease Figure 29. Lubrication Points GreaseBattery Charging Battery MaintenanceAdjustments and Service Cleaning the Battery and CablesTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingPROBLEM CAUSERider Troubleshooting Continued TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower PROBLEMBRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY WarrantyLIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY PERIODReproduction Reproduction Reproduction Dimensions SpecificationsReplacement Parts Maintenance Items