Snapper 355Z Series Operator's Manual page 19

B HourMeter
The hour meter measuresthe number of hours the key has
been in the RUN position.
Note: Thehour meter will register the passage of time when
the key is in the RUNposition, even if the engine is not
running. Thehour meter has a self contained power source
so the total hours are always visible.
_PTO Switch
The PTO(Blade Engage)switch engages (turns the blades
on) and disengages (turns the blades off) the mower deck.
To engagethe PTO,pull UP on the switch. Push DOWNto
disengage. Note that the operator must be seated firmly in
the rider seat for the PTOto function.
Transmission Oil Fill
Transmission oil is added through the transmission oil
reservoirs. It also serves as extra holding capacity for oil as
the transmissions heat up and the oil expands. See CHECK
TRANSMISSIONOIL LEVELfor oil level check and fill
procedures.
TransmissionRelease Levers
The transmission releaselevers deactivatethe transmissions
so that the unit can be pushed by hand. See PUSHINGTHE
UNIT BY HANDfor operational information.
Seat AdjustmentLever
The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Move the
adjustment lever towards the left, slide the seat to the
desired position, and releasethe lever.
FuelTank
Fuel Level Gauge
To remove the cap, turn counterclockwise. The fuel gauge is
mounted in the fuel tank and indicates the amount of fuel in
the tank.
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
To adjust cutting height, pull the large lever back fully to lock
the control in the attachment raised transport position.
Position the cutting height selector pin on the appropriate
hole to achieve the desired cutting height. Pull back on the
small lift latch lever and large lever simultaneously, and
lower the mower into cutting position.
For attachment transport lift, pull the large lift lever back fully
to lock the control in the attachment raised transport
position.
ParkingBrake
DISENGAGE
ENGAGE
Releasesthe parking brake.
Locks the parking brake.
Pull the parking brake lever back to engagethe parking
brake. Move the lever fully forward to disengagethe parking
brake. NOTE."Tostart the unit the parking brake must be
engaged.
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