Snapper 400ZB2748, 500ZB2648, 500ZB2748 48

Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER

Reproduction
Not	for

535 Macon St.

McDonough, GA 30253

www.snapper.com

Contents

Page Thank you Features and Controls WARNING Page Operator Safety Safety Rules and Information Operating Safety Read the Manual Children Slope Operation Thrown Objects Moving Parts Retaining Walls, Drop-offs,and Water Fuel and Maintenance Enclosed Areas Training Preparation Operation Page Page Page Operational SAFETY Checks CAUTION or NOTICE Features and Controls Identification Numbers Control Functions Ground Speed Control Levers Ignition Switch Seat Adjustment Lever Hour Meter Parking Brake Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Level Gauge PTO (Power Take Off) Switch Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Operation General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting Check Tire Pressures Seat Adjustment Mowing Height Adjustment Foot Pedal Adjustment Starting the Engine Pushing the Rider By Hand Stopping the Rider Zero Turn Driving Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-RowZero Turn Mowing Mowing Recommendations Mowing Methods Attaching A Trailer Regular Maintenance Maintenance Schedule MOWER MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Checking / Adding Fuel Fuel Filter Change Oil & Filter Engine Maintenance Lubrication Check / Fill Transmission Oil Transmission Oil Filter Change Servicing The Mower Blades Sharpening the Mower Blade •Always wear gloves when handling the mower blades •Always wear safety eye protection when grinding Balancing the Mower Blades failure Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing Adjustment Neutral Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Return-to-NeutralAdjustment Deck Rod Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Mower Belt Replacement Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length (17,8 cm) Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Use extreme caution when removing this spring Battery Maintenance Battery Service THIS HOOK-UPFOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES Starter Switch Jumper Cable Starting Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the Mower TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON CUTTING PROBLEMS Specifications ENGINE: 26 Gross HP* Briggs & Stratton 27 Gross HP* Briggs & Stratton TRANSMISSIONS: GUIDE INDENTIFICATION SLOPE