Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 14

Features & Controls
Parking Brake
DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake.
ENGAGE Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever up to engage the parking brake.
Push the lever down to disengage the parking brake. NOTE:
To start the unit the parking brake must be engaged.
PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower. Pull UP
on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to disengage.
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. Place the adjustment pin in the desired cutting
height and release the lift lock lever.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle
forward to increase engine speed and back to decrease
engine speed. Always operate at FULL throttle.
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 to knob DOWN to
open the choke.
Hour Meter / Maintenance Reminder
Measures the time of the PTO being engaged. The hour
meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been
engaged. The hour meter will flash an initial oil 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: The hour meter will register the passage of time only
when the PTO is engaged. The hour meter has a self
contained power source so the total hours are always
visible.
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Fuel Tank Cap
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise.
Fuel Level Gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Transmission Oil Fill
This unit is equipped with two transmission oil reservoirs.
The transmission oil reservoirs are located beneath the
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 CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL
LEVEL for oil level check and fill procedures.
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