Snapper ZM5200M EN - Manual (Page 6)

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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in
front deck caster wheels should be 25 psi.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine
owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4. Check Blade switch to insure it works freely.
Switch is pulled “OUT” for blade engagement or
pushed back “IN” for blade disengagement. See
Figure 2.2. IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops
blades.
FIGURE 2.2
2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear
at all times.
2.1.6. Add fuel to tank of the machine outside
where fumes can safely dissipate. Make sure fuel
filler cap is tight. Refer to engine owner’s manual for
fuel specifications.
2.1.7. Adjust position of operator’s seat. The seat
is mounted on slides. Locate latch lever beneath
the seat. Move lever towards the left and slide seat
to the desired position. Release latch.
2.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height
setting. Grasp deck lift lever and depress release
button located at tip of lever. Move lever to desired
setting, 1 thru 7, and release latch. See Figure 1.1.
IMPORTANT: This machine is equipped with
hydrostatic drive. The forward and rearward movement
of the mower is controlled by a joystick lever. Joystick
operations should be performed only from the
operator’s position in the seat. A small movement of
the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly.
Move joystick very carefully and slowly.
ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the
engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps
must be released. There is one lever on the upper right
side of each pump that is used to release the pressure.
Rotate lever counter-clockwise and secure in that
position. See Figure 2.3
FIGURE 2.3
SAFE LEVEL
AREA
BLADE SWITCH
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
RELEASE LEVER IN “RUN”
POSITION
LEVER SHOWN
LOCKED INTO
“ROLL” POSITION