Features& Controls - Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Features & Controls
ParkingBrake
DISENGAGE Releasesthe parking brake.
m ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever up to engage the parking brake.
Pushthe lever down to disengage the parking brake. NOTE,
Tostart the unit the parking brake must be engaged.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTOswitch engagesand disengagesthe mower. Pull UP
on the switch to engage,and push DOWNto disengage.
m_ Deck Lift Pedal, Cutting Height
='='='_='-"_Adjustment Pin & Deck Lift Lock
Lever
These control the cutting height of the mower deck.
Depress the pedal until it locks into the 4-1/2" (11,47 cm)
position. Placethe adjustment pin in the desired cutting
height and releasethe lift lock lever.
Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Fuel LevelGauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
LL_JTransmission Oil Fill
This unit is equipped with two transmission oil reservoirs.
The transmission oil reservoirs are located beneaththe
operator's seat and in front of the engine. Transmission oil
is added through the transmission oil reservoirs. It also
serves as extra holding capacity as the transmissions heat
up and the oil expands. See CHECKTRANSMISSIONOIL
LEVELfor oil level check and fill procedures.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed, Move the throttle
forward to increaseengine speed and back to decrease
engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle,
_ Choke
Close the choke for cold starting. Openthe choke once the
engine starts. A warm engine may not require choking. Pull
the knob UP to close the choke. Push to knob DOWNto
open the choke.
B Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Measures the time of the PTObeing engaged, The hour
meter measuresthe number of hours the PTO has been
engaged. The hour meter will flash an initialoil change
indicator at 5 hours, and a lubrication reminder every 50
hours. These reminders display for approximately two
hours and will automatically reset themselves.
Note: Thehour meter will register the passage of time only
when the PTOis engaged. Thehour meter has a self
contained power source so the total hours are always
visible.
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