Snapper 400Z Operater's Manual - Page 3

Table of Contents Operator Safety 2 Safety Rules and Information 2 Safety Decals 8 Safety Interlock System 9 Features & Controls 10 Identification Numbers 10 Control Functions 11 Operation 13 General 13 Checks Before Starting 13 Checking Tire Pressures 14 Seat Adjustment 14 Mowing Height Adjustment 15 Foot Pedal Adjustment 15 Starting the Engine 16 Stopping the Rider 16 Pushing the Rider by Hand 16 Zero Turn Driving Practice 17 Mowing 19 Mowing Reccomendations 19 Mowing Methods 20 Attaching a Trailer 21 r n Regular Maintenance 22 Maintenance Schedule 22 fo tio Checking/Adding Fuel 23 Fuel Filter 23 t Oil & Filter Change 23 c Lubrication 24 o u Check Transmission Oil Level 25 Transmission Oil Filter Change 25 N d Servicing the Mower Blades 26 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 28 o Speed Balancing Adjustment 28 r Neutral Adjustment 28 p Parking Brake Adjustment 29 Return to Neutral Adjustment 30 e Deck Rod Timing Adjustment 31 Deck Leveling Adjustment 31 R Mower Belt Replacement 32 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 34 Battery Maintenance 35 Battery Service 36 Storage 38 Starting After Long Term Storage 38 Troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting the Rider 39 Troubleshooting the Mower 40 Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems ........41 Specifications 42 Slope Identification Guide 43 NOTE: In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as seen from the operating position. 1