Checking Tire Pressures; Check Mower Blade Stopping Time; Battery Maintenance; Cleaning The Battery And Cables - Snapper 360Z Zero Turn Rider Operator's Manual

TRACTOR AND MOWER
Every 25 Hours or Annually *

Check mower blade stopping time

Check tractor and mower for loose hardware
Check tire pressure
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Check tractor brakes
Clean battery and cables
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate tractor and mower
Check mower blades **
* Whichever comes first
** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or high
dust conditions.
ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner **
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Replace oil filter
Annually
Replace air filter
Replace pre-cleaner
See Dealer Annually to
Inspect muffler and spark arrester
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Clean engine air cooling system
* Whichever comes first
** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne debris
is present.
Emissions Control Service
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by any
off-road engine repair establishment or individual. However,
to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the work must
be performed by a factory authorized dealer. See the Emissions
Control Statements.

Checking Tire Pressures

Tire pressure should be checked periodically (see Figure 16),
and maintained at the levels shown in the Specifications chart.
Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the "Max
Inflation" stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction and extend tire life.
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Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete
stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned
off.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
If the mower blade does not come to a complete stop within
5 seconds, the blade must be adjusted. Do not operate the
machine until the proper adjustment has been performed by
an authorized dealer.
Check the mower blade for proper function. See Safety Interlock
System Tests. The blade should stop rotating in 5 seconds or
less after moving the blade control to the OFF position.

Battery Maintenance

WARNING
Explosion and Fire Hazard
When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the
negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in
this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame
by a tool.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first
(B, Figure 17).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush
until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive
cable first (A, Figure 17).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum
jelly or non-conducting grease.
5. Be sure to replace the terminal cover over the positive
battery terminal (A, Figure 17.
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