Snapper 500Z Operater's Manual - Page 14

Features & Controls Parking Brake DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. ENGAGE Locks the parking brake. Pull the parking brake lever up to engage the parking brake. Push the lever down to disengage the parking brake. NOTE: To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage. Fuel Tank Cap To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. Fuel Level Gauge Displays the fuel level in the tank. Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock Lever These control the cutting height of the mower deck. r n Depress the pedal until it locks into the 4-1/2" (11,47 cm) position. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting fo tio height and release the lift lock lever. t c Throttle Control o u The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease N d engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle. Fuel Shut Off Valve Turning the handle to the desired position determines which tank will be supplying fuel. With the handle pointing LEFT, it will draw fuel from the left hand tank. With the handle pointing RIGHT, it will draw fuel from the right hand fuel tank. With the handle pointing towards the engine, it will shut fuel flow to the engine. S/N: 2014509322 & Above: ro Choke p Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull e the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob DOWN to R open the choke. Transmission Oil Fill This unit is equipped with two transmission oil reservoirs. The transmission oil reservoirs are located beneath the operator's seat and in front of the engine. Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil reservoirs. It also serves as extra holding capacity as the transmissions heat up and the oil expands. See CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL for oil level check and fill procedures. 12 www.Snapper.com