Snapper 500Z Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Safety
Controls
Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications
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
Regular Maintenance ............................................22
Maintenance Schedule....................................................22
Checking/Adding Fuel .....................................................23
Fuel Filter........................................................................23
Oil & Filter Change..........................................................23
Lubrication......................................................................24
Check Transmission Oil Level.........................................25
Transmission Oil Filter Change .......................................25
Servicing the Mower Blades ...........................................26
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .......................28
Speed Balancing Adjustment..........................................28
Neutral Adjustment.........................................................28
Parking Brake Adjustment ..............................................29
Return to Neutral Adjustment.........................................30
Deck Rod Timing Adjustment.........................................31
Deck Leveling Adjustment ..............................................31
Mower Belt Replacement................................................32
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement........................33
Battery Maintenance .......................................................34
Battery Service ...............................................................35
Storage...........................................................................37
Starting After Long Term Storage...................................37
Troubleshooting ...................................................38
Troubleshooting the Rider ..............................................38
Troubleshooting the Mower............................................39
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems..................40
Specifications......................................................41
Slope Identification Guide.......................................42
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.