Operation; Oil Recommendations; Check Oil Level; Before Adding Or Checking The Oil - Snapper 360Z Zero Turn Rider Operator's Manual

Ref. Description / Function
A Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height
Adjustment Pin and Deck Lift Lock
Lever - adjusts cutting height
B Right Ground Speed Lever - controls
speed and direction of right drive
wheel; also engages parking brake
C Ignition Switch - starts engine
D Engine Speed Control - controls
engine speed
E PTO Switch - engages and
disengages mower blade clutch
F Hour Meter
G Transmission Release Levers -
release transmissions so unit can roll
freely
H Fuel Tank Cap
I Operator's Seat Adjust
J Left Ground Speed Lever - controls
speed and direction of left drive
wheel
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Icon(s) Definition / Operation
See Cutting Height
Adjustment
Forward ground speed
increase - push lever
forward
Neutral - release lever
Engine start - move
lever out
Reverse ground speed
increase - pull lever
back
Parking brake engage
- move lever out
Engine off
Engine on (run)
Engine start
Choke on (closed) -
Briggs engines only
Engine speed fast
Engine speed slow
PTO engage - pull up
on switch
Indicates total hours of
engine operation
See Pushing the Unit
by Hand
Turn cap
counterclockwise to
remove
See Seat Adjustments
Forward ground speed
increase - push lever
forward
Neutral - release lever
Engine start - move
lever out
Reverse ground speed
increase - pull lever
back

Operation

Oil Recommendations

Oil Capacity: See the Specifications section.
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty Certified
oils for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are
acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher.
Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the
engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor
temperature range expected.
A SAE 30 - Below 40 °F (4 °C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard
starting.
B 10W-30 - Above 80 °F (27 °C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased
oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
C Synthetic 5W-30
D 5W-30

Check Oil Level

See Figure: 3

Before adding or checking the oil

• Make sure the engine is level.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
1. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 3) and wipe with a clean
cloth.