OPERA
TOR’S MANUAL
ZERO-TURN MOWERS
355Z
5900748 355ZB2654, 26HP
5900755 355ZB2654FC, 26HP
5101461
Revision IR
Rev. Date 2/2008
TP 100-7370-IR-HZ-N
Страница 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL ZERO TURN MOWERS 355Z 5900748 355ZB2654 26HP 5900755 355ZB2654FC 26HP 5101461 Revision IR Rev Date 2 2008 TP 100 7370 IR HZ N...
Страница 2: ...nvenient reference This mower requires final assembly before use Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for instructions on final assembly procedures Follow the instructions completely Where to...
Страница 3: ...Installation 22 Mowing 23 Maintenance 26 Maintenance Schedule 26 Lubrication 27 Servicing the Mower Blades 28 Engine Maintenance 30 Transmission Maintenance 32 Battery Maintenance 33 Storage 33 Adjust...
Страница 4: ...professional contact your local authorized dealer Read the Manual The operator s manual contains important safety information you need to be aware of BEFORE you operate your unit as well as DURING ope...
Страница 5: ...bris that could seriously injure a bystander Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you start mowing Do not operate this unit without the...
Страница 6: ...r enclosed area that is not well ventilated Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel Proper maint...
Страница 7: ...resent intact and secure Replace worn or damaged parts 24 Disengage attachments before refueling removing an attachment making adjustments unless the adjustment can be made from the operator s positio...
Страница 8: ...f the ground conditions incorrect hitching and load distribution 1 Mow across slopes not up and down 2 Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the unit Tall grass can hide obstacle...
Страница 9: ...re clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation 12 Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL gasohol containing more than 10 ETHANOL gasoline additives or white gas because engine fuel sy...
Страница 10: ...rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed The information is for your safety and it is important The safety decals...
Страница 11: ...uld come to a complete stop within five 5 seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off or operator rises off seat If mower drive belt does not stop within five 5 seconds see your dealer NOTE Once t...
Страница 12: ...al injury or death CAUTION This indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION or NOTICE These messages presented without the alert symbol indicate a situatio...
Страница 13: ...bled NOTE In this instruction book left and right describe the location of a part with the operator on the seat Parts Bag Contents The fasteners and other loose parts are shown below The quantity is s...
Страница 14: ...empting to operate the machine 1 Remove the bottom mounting hardware B Discard the manilla tag C 2 Loosen the upper mounting hardware D 3 Position the ground speed steering control levers in the uprig...
Страница 15: ...he latch of the seat switch wire harness end snaps down over the lock on the seat switch Seat Adjustment The seat and ground speed control levers should be adjusted so that operator s elbows are suppo...
Страница 16: ...ed See Step 5 5 To charge the battery follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included in the safety rules section of this document Charge the batt...
Страница 17: ...ance and storage IMPORTANT This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine...
Страница 18: ...ttle Choke Close the choke for cold starting Open the choke once the engine starts A warm engine may not require choking Pull the knob up to close the choke Push the knob down to open the choke Igniti...
Страница 19: ...by hand See PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational information Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted forward and backward Move the adjustment lever towards the left slide the seat to the d...
Страница 20: ...the parking brake disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key To reduce fire hazard keep the engine tractor and mower free of grass leaves and excess grease Do not stop or park tractor over...
Страница 21: ...uations For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER Stopping the Rider and Engine 1 Returning the ground speed steering control levers to the middle position will stop...
Страница 22: ...nward Basic Driving Forward Travel Practice Gradually move both ground speed control levers evenly FORWARD from neutral Slow down and repeat NOTE Straight forward travel takes practice If necessary to...
Страница 23: ...ienced with operating the Zero Turn rider you will learn more maneuvers that will make your mowing time easier and more enjoyable Remember the more you practice the better your control of the Zero Tur...
Страница 24: ...ear rod ends 9 Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the mower deck out from under right side of the unit Installation 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the ignition remo...
Страница 25: ...slightly higher Letting grass grow a bit longer especially when it is hot and dry reduces heat build up preserves needed moisture and protects the grass from heat damage and other problems However al...
Страница 26: ...slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and prevents many common cutting problems Use an appropriate ground speed for the thickness and height of the grass you are cutti...
Страница 27: ...not function properly if the grass is wet or if the grass is simply to high to cut Even more than normal mowing mulching requires that the grass be dry and the the appropriate amount is cut Do not use...
Страница 28: ...ry 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 200 Hours Spring Fall Check Rider Mower for loose hardware Check Clean Engine Cooling Fins Check Adjust PTO Clutch Lubricate Rider Mower Clean Battery Cables Check Ti...
Страница 29: ...ication Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points shown in Figure 24 Grease front caster wheel axles front caster yokes roller straps deck lift pivots mower deck idler arm piv...
Страница 30: ...e Sharpening the Mower Blades Figure 25 Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal CAUTION Avoid injury Mower blades are sharp Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades DANGER Av...
Страница 31: ...alanced See Sharpening the Mower Blades for proper sharpening instructions 4 Repeat the process until the mower blade remains in the horizontal position Reinstalling the Mower Blades 1 Reinstall each...
Страница 32: ...lide the hose clamps from the fuel filter C Figure 31 4 Remove the hoses from the filter 5 Install the new filter in the proper flow direction in the fuel line 6 Secure with the hose clamps 7 Reconnec...
Страница 33: ...any spilled oil Reinstall the oil drain hose into the storage position route around to the front of the engine to retain the hose during normal operation 5 Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engi...
Страница 34: ...d the new filter onto the filter base until the gasket makes contact then tighten 3 4 of a turn more 5 Reinstall the filter guard with the three 1 4 filter guard screws 6 Using a hex bit swivel socket...
Страница 35: ...ted in the engine owner s manual This includes draining the fuel system or adding stabilizer to the fuel do not store a fueled unit in an enclosed structure see warning Battery life will be increased...
Страница 36: ...justment pin A Neutral Adjustment If the unit creeps forward or backward with the control levers in their neutral positions contact Snapper at 1 800 317 7833 Speed Balancing Adjustment If the rider ve...
Страница 37: ...the ignition 2 Raise the seat plate to gain access to the parking brake components 3 Measure the distance from the top of the brake spring rod C Figure 37 to the top of the lock nut D on both sides of...
Страница 38: ...ce and armature face just contacts the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosening the...
Страница 39: ...from the ground to the front tip of the center blade and from the ground to rear tips of left hand and right hand blades Figures 41 43 The front tip of the center blade should be 1 4 6mm higher than...
Страница 40: ...ide of the belt runs in the pulley groves of the spindle pulleys and that the back of the drive belt must ride against the back side idler pulleys B 7 Install the belt on the PTO pulley the spindle pu...
Страница 41: ...e belt tension Use caution and remove the nut to completely release the tension 4 Remove the old belt and replace it with the new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the cranks...
Страница 42: ...n 4 Out of fuel 4 If engine is hot allow it to cool then refill the fuel tank 5 Engine flooded 5 Move choke control to closed position 6 Fuse blown 6 Replace fuse 7 Battery terminals require 7 Clean t...
Страница 43: ...horized service dealer for repair or damaged Engine stalls easily with 1 Engine speed too slow 1 Set to full throttle mower engaged 2 Ground speed too fast 2 Decrease Ground Speed 3 Cutting height set...
Страница 44: ...el the deck correctly 2 Tires are not properly inflated 2 Check and inflate the tires 3 Blades are damaged 3 Replace the blades 4 Deck shell is damaged 4 Repair or replace the deck 5 Mower spindle is...
Страница 45: ...3600 RPM Actual gross engine power will be lower and is affected by among other things ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability Given both the wide array of products on which eng...
Страница 46: ...vertical tree a power line pole a fence post or any vertical structure 3 Compare the angle of the fold with the angle of the hill SLOPE INDENTIFICATION GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE T...
Страница 47: ...iginal purchase date SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or machin...
Страница 48: ...ility Given both the wide array of products on which engines are placed and the variety of environmental issues applicable to operating the equipment the gas engine will not develop the rated gross po...