Snapper Z-Mow / 150Z SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS

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SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS

This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-

vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect

from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment

manufacturing.

Although reading this manual and the safety instructions

it contains will provide you with the necessary basic

knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec-

tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to

remind you of this important information while you are

operating your unit.

All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional

messages on your rider and mower should be carefully

read and obeyed.Personal bodily injury can result when

these instructions are not followed.The information is for

your safety and it is important! The safety decals below

are on your rider and mower.

If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them

at once.

These labels are easily applied and will act as a constant

visual reminder to you, and others who may use the

equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for

safe, effective operation.

Decal - Danger/Warning and Operation

Part No. 1733537

Decal - Transmission

Release Valve

Part No. 1730202

Decal - Cutting

Height Adjustment

Part No. 1726642

Decal - Ignition

Switch

Part No. 1722806

Decal - Danger,

Rotating Blades

Part No. 1720389

173xxxx

Contents

Main Page TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE:In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position. GENERAL OPERATION TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE CAUTION SAFETY RULES CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM SLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS NOTE:For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual. SSAAMMPPLLEE SSAAMMPPLLEE North American / CE Models CE Models (Only) CE Identification Tag Markings PRE-OPERATION Read The Operators Manual 1. 2. 3. 4. Check Tire Pressure 5. Push Unit Off Crate 7. OPERATION Ground Speed Levers / Parking Brake Throttle Control Choke CONTROL FUNCTIONS GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING - TRAILERS CHECKS BEFORE STARTING FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND DO NOT TOW RIDER EMERGENCY STOPPING STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE BASIC DRIVING Reverse Travel Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Forward Travel ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Executing Turns Turning In Place MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NOTE:Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck MAINTENANCE Rider Maintenance Items CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LUBRICATION CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES CHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEM Operational SAFETY Checks CLEANING THE BATTERY AND CABLES CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER Air Filter Removal & Installation 1. 2. 3. REPLACE SPARK PLUG SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT BATTERY CHARGING ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling Front To Back Leveling MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Drive Belt Replacement STORAGE STORAGE Troubleshooting the Rider TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the Mower Specifications ENGINE: 18.5 HP* Briggs & Stratton CHASSIS: TRANSMISSION: