Maintenance Instructions - Snapper Z1202B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. ENGINE:
For complete maintenance and operating information for you engine, please refer to your engine
operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your
Snapper
Zero Turning Radius Mower information packet.
NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept clean, If plugged, engine may be seriously damaged by over
heating.
2. BATTERY:
A
CAUTION
A
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A POISONOUS AND CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION. AVOID
SPILLING ON SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.
Keep the electrolyte level above the plates in each cell by adding distilled water as it becomes
necessary. Add water just before operating the mower to mix the water with the solution. Be careful
not to overfill the battery -- the electrolyte solution is corrosive and can cause damage to surrounding
metal parts if it should spill. Keep your battery at 1.260 specific gravity charge. When taking the
battery out of the mower for servicing, make sure to connect the cables to the battery exactly as they
were prior to removal.
Keep the battery clean. Remove the corrosion around the battery terminals by applying a solution of
one part baking soda to four parts water. Coat all exposed terminal surfaces with a light layer of
grease or petroleum jell to prevent corrosion.
NOTE: At temperatures bolow 32 degrees F (0 deg C) the full charge state must be maintained to prevent
cell electrolyte from freezing and causing permanent battery damage.
3. TIRES:
Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower. Check tire pressure periodically.
Inflate tires to the pressure listed below:
Tire Pressure: Front tires
Rear tires
Models Z1202B, Z1203B-
Models Z1402K, Z1802K, Z2002K
-10" 24 psi 18" 12 psi
Z1403K, Z1803K, Z2003K- -
13
" 20 psi
20" 24 psi
Models Z1404K, Z1804K, Z2004K- -
13
» 16 psi
20" 16 psi
Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness.