Section 3 - Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist - Snapper NZM19480KWV, NZM21520KWV 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.
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. Refer to engine owner's manual for
fuel specifications.
3.1.7. Adjust position of operator's seat. The seat
is mounted on slides. Locate latch lever beneath the
seat. Move lever towards the left and slide seat to
the desired position. Release latch.
SAFE LEVEL
AREA
BLADE SWITCH
3.1.8. Place mower in desired cutting height
setting. Grasp deck lift lever and depress release
latch located underneath the lever. Move lever to
desired cutting height setting and release latch.
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 for the
desired cutting height. See Figure 3.3.
DECK LIFT
LEVER
FOOT
ASSIST PEDAL
INSERT STOP PIN
INTO HOLES FOR
DESIRED CUTTING
HEIGHT
IMPORTANT: This
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 obstacles.
WARNING
DO NOT allow operation of the machine by
untrained personnel.
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FIGURE 3.3
machine is equipped
RELEASE
LATCH
with