Snapper 150Z Series - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules
General Operation...................................................2
Transportation & Storage ........................................2
Slope Operation ......................................................3
Towed Equipment....................................................3
Children...................................................................3
Emissions................................................................3
Ignition System .......................................................3
Slope Sighting Guide ..............................................4
Service & Maintenance ...........................................5
Safety & Operation Decals......................................6
Identification Numbers................................................7
Operation
Control Functions ....................................................8
General Operating Safety .......................................9
Checks before Starting..........................................10
Fuel Recommendations ........................................10
Emergency Stopping.............................................11
Stopping the Rider and Engine .............................11
Starting the Engine ...............................................11
Mowing..................................................................11
Pushing the Rider by Hand ...................................11
Driving Practice .....................................................12
Mower Deck Removal & Installation......................14
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .........................................16
Rider Maintenance
Accessing the Engine Compartment.....................17
Clean Debris from Rider and Engine ....................17
Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas .............17
Check Tire Pressure..............................................17
Lubrication ............................................................18
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades .......20
Clean the Battery & Cables...................................22
Check Rider Safety System ..................................22
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch......................................23
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level .........................................24
Change Engine Oil ................................................24
Change Engine Oil & Filter ...................................24
Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner............................25
Replace Spark Plug ..............................................27
Service & Adjustments
Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............28
Speed Balancing Adjustment ................................28
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................28
PTO Clutch Adjustment.........................................28
Brake Adjustment..................................................29
Battery Charging ...................................................29
Engine Adjustments ..............................................29
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments .......................30
Mower Belt Replacement ......................................34
Storage..................................................................35
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Rider - Chart .........................36
Troubleshooting the Mower - Chart .......................37
Specifications ............................................................38
Service Items .............................................................39
Lawn Care ..............................................................LC-1
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.