Reinstalling the Mower Blades | Snapper 355Z instruction

Sharpening the Mower Blade

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.

•Always wear gloves when handling the mower blades.

•Always wear safety eye protection when grinding.

1.Sharpen the mower blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener.

2.Sharpen the mower blade by removing an equal amount of material from each end of the mower blade.

3.Keep the original bevel (A, Figure 28) when grinding. DO NOT change the mower blade bevel.

4.The mower blade should have a maximum 1/64” (0,40 mm) cutting edge (B) or less.

5.Balance the mower blades before installing.

Balancing the Mower Blades

CAUTION

Avoid injury! Keep mower blades balanced.

•An unbalanced mower blade can create excessive vibration and damage the unit or cause mower blade failure.

1.Clean the mower blade to remove any dried grass or other debris.

2.See Figure 29. Put the mower blade on a nail in a vise and turn the mower blade to the horizontal position.

3.Check the balance of the mower blade. If either end of the mower blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the mower blade is balanced. See Sharpening the Mower Blades for proper sharpening instructions.

4.Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal position.

Reinstalling the Mower Blades

WARNING

For your personal safety, each mower blade mounting bolt must be installed with a hex/spline washer and spring washer, then securely tightened. Torque mower blade mounting bolt to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm).

1.Reinstall each mower blade with the air lifts pointing up towards the mower deck as shown in Figure 30. Wedge a wooden block between the mower blade and the mower deck housing, and secure the mower blade with the mower blade mounting bolt, spring washer and spline washer (A, B & E, Figure 30) and torque to 45-55 ft. lbs. (61-75 Nm).

A

B

Figure 28. Sharpening the Mower Blade

A.Mower Blade Bevel

B.Mower Blade Cutting Edge

A

Figure 29. Balancing the Mower Blade

A. Nail

E

B

A

D

Figure 30. Tightening the Mower Blade for Installation

A.Mower Blade Mounting Bolt

B.Spring Washer

C.Mower Blade Air Lift (Install With Points Up)

D.4 X 4 Wooden Block

E.Spline Washer

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Snapper 355Z manual Reinstalling the Mower Blades, Balancing the Mower Blade Nail

Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Engine Where to Find Us MowerDate Purchased Table of Contents Read the Manual Safety Operating SafetyChildren Thrown Objects Slope OperationMoving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Fuel and MaintenanceEnclosed Areas Important cautions or warnings which must be followed Wear hearing protection when operating this machineGeneral Operation Transporting and Storage Emissions Slope OperationTowed Equipment RIDE-ON Units Children Service & Maintenance Service and MaintenanceSafe Handling of Gasoline 5100093 Decal Safety Decals Identification Tags North American Models Operational Safety Checks Abcde KLM no Pqrst Safety Icons Parts Bag Contents Assembly Lever Alignment Adjustment Install the Ground Speed / Steering Control LeversAs shown in Figure Repeat process for other side of unit Seat Adjustment Seat & Safety Switch AssemblySeat Position Adjustment Battery Safety Rules Charge The Battery Check Tire Pressures How to Prepare the EngineTire Pressure Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers Features and ControlsIgnition Switch Control Functions Hour Meter PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Mower Height of Cut Adjustment Operation General Operating SafetyChecks Before Starting Pushing the Rider by Hand Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it toStarting the Engine Stopping the Rider and Engine Reverse Travel Practice Zero-Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel Practice Executing Turns Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Reinstall the mower deck guards Mower Removal and InstallationInstallation Install the roller bar connecting rod M and the hair pin Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting MowingMowing Recommendations Height of Grass Always start mowing on a smooth, level area When and How Often to MowMowing Patterns Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing Attaching a Trailer Proper Mulching Engine Maintenance Items MaintenanceSafety Items Rider Maintenance Items Control handle pivots Discharge chute hinge LubricationGrease Oil Mower blade is bent or broken Servicing The Mower BladesInspecting the Mower Blades Never weld or straighten bent mower blades Balancing the Mower Blade Nail Reinstalling the Mower Blades Fuel Filter Engine Maintenance Adding Fuel Change Engine Oil & Filter Oil Drain Tube Oil Filter Cap Change Engine Oil & Filter Change Interval Every 200 Hours Check / Fill Transmission OilTransmission Oil Filter Change Oil Type 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil Battery Charging Battery Maintenance Cleaning the Battery and CablesStorage Cutting Height Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentNeutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch Adjustment Mower Deck Leveling Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface Belts Over Pulleys Mower Belt Replacement Reinstall the PTO drive belt Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Warning Troubleshooting the Mower Rider Troubleshooting Streaking Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems 355ZB2654 SpecificationsProduct Specifications Engine Power Rating Information Indentification Disclaimer of Warranty Year Limited Warranty