Section 3 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist - Snapper CZT19480KWV, CZT19481KWV, HZT21480BV, HZT21481BV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
3.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure to 12 psi in drive tires. Pressure in
front caster wheels should be 25 psi.
3.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
3.1.3. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to
bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine
owner's manual for oil specifications. See Figure 3.1.
FIGURE 3.1
3.1.4. Check Blade Switch to insure it works freely.
See Figure 3.2.
1. Pull the Blade Switch up to the "ON" position to
engage or turn "ON" the mower blades.
2. Push Blade Switch down to the "OFF" position to
disengage (or turn "OFF") the blades.
FIGURE 3.2
3.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck,
engine and pumps of any accumulation of dirt,
grass, oil, etc. Keep engine and pump air intake
screens and cooling fins clear at all times.
3.1.6. Add fuel to both tanks of the machine
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make
sure both fuel filler caps are tight. Note the fuel tank
selector valve behind left side of operator's seat.
Refer to engine
specifications.
3.1.7. Adjust position of operator's seat. The seat
is mounted to its base with two knobs and two
bolts. Loosen knobs and bolts, slide seat forward or
backward for most comfortable position, and
retighten hardware.
SAFE LEVEL
AREA
BLADE SWITCH
owner's manual for
3.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height
setting. Grasp deck lift lever and move lever to
desired cutting height setting. Insert stop pin to
desired cutting height.
IMPORTANT: There is a foot assist pedal located
to the right front side of the footrest. Always use
this assist pedal to raise or lower the deck to the
desired cutting height. See Figure 3.3.
FOOT
ASSIST PEDAL
INSERT STOP PIN
INTO HOLES FOR
DESIRED CUTTING
HEIGHT
IMPORTANT:
hydrostatic drive. The direction of motion and the
speed of motion are controlled by the left and right
motion control levers. A small movement of these
controls can cause the machine to move instantly. DO
NOT attempt to operate the machine until you read this
manual and become familiar with its operation.
Practice with the blades "OFF" disengaged, engine
speed at a slow setting and in an open area away from
fuel
obstacles.
DO NOT allow operation of the machine by
untrained personnel.
9
DECK LIFT
LEVER
FIGURE 3.3
This machine is equipped
WARNING
with