Operating Instructions; Pre-Start Checklist - Snapper 0 Series Operator's Manual

Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1
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PRE-START CHECK LIST
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
2.1.1. Check tires and add or release air as needed
to bring pressure in drive tires to: 12 psi (Turf Type
Tires), 5 psi (All Terrain Type Tires) and 25 psi in rear
caster tire. Pressure in front deck caster wheels should
be 25 psi.
2.1.2. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make
sure all are in place and securely tightened.
2.1.3. 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 2.1.
FULL
MARK
FIGURE 2.1
2.1.4. Check Blade switch to insure it works freely.
Switch is pulled "UP" for blade engagement or pushed
back "IN" for blade disengagement. See Figure 2.2.
IMPORTANT: Disengagement stops blades.
2.1.5. Clean exterior surfaces of cutting deck and
engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc.
Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear
at all times.
2.1.6. Add fuel to tank of the Out Front Z-Rider
outside where fumes can safely dissipate. Make
sure fuel filler cap is tight. Refer to engine owner's
manual for fuel specifications.
PULL UP TO ENGAGE BLADE.
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE BLADE SWITCH
BLADE.
IMPORTANT: This Out Front Z-Rider is equipped with
hydrostatic drive, The forward and rearward movement
of the mower is controlled by a joystick lever, Joystick
operations should be performed only from the
operator's position in the seat, A small movement of
the joystick can cause the machine to move instantly,
Move joystick very carefully and slowly,
ROLL RELEASE: To roll the machine without the
engine running, pressure within the hydraulic pumps
must be released. There is one lever on the upper right
side of each pump that is used to release the pressure.
Rotate lever counter clockwise and secure in that
position. See Figure 2.3.
LEVER 18 IN POSITION FOR
PROPELLING RIDER UNDER
ITS OWN POWER (RIDER WILL
NOT ROLL WITH LEVER IN
THIS POSITION t
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LEVER -_ _ LEVERIS ROTATED COUNTER
" SECURED POS,T,ON
ROLLING RIDER (RIDER WILL
FIGURE 2.3
IMPORTANT:
This machine is equipped with a
WARNING beeper. The beeper will sound when engine
oil pressure is low or engine temperature is high. If this
beeper sounds, stop operation immediately. Do not
resume operation until the cause has been determined
and proper action taken. Beeper function can be verified
(with engine stopped) by turning key to "RUN" position.
FIGURE 2.2