Snapper 285Z

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Table of Contents
Adjustments and Service ..............................................22
Seat Adjustments............................................................22
Ground Speed Lever Adjustment....................................22
Speed Balancing Adjustment..........................................22
Cutting Height Adjustment..............................................23
Mower Removal and Installation ....................................23
PTO Clutch Adjustment ..................................................25
Blade Brake Check ..........................................................25
Mower Deck Leveling .....................................................26
Servicing the Mower Blades ...........................................27
Lubrication......................................................................28
Battery Maintenance .......................................................29
Battery Charging.............................................................29
Troubleshooting............................................................30
Troubleshooting the Rider ..............................................30
Troubleshooting the Mower............................................31
Warranty .......................................................................32
Specifications................................................................36
NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen
from the operating position.
Operator Safety...............................................................4
Features & Controls......................................................12
Control Functions ...........................................................12
Operation ......................................................................14
General Operating Safety ................................................14
Checks Before Starting ...................................................14
Starting the Engine .........................................................15
Stopping the Rider & Engine ..........................................15
Mowing...........................................................................15
Pushing the Rider by Hand.............................................15
Zero Turn Driving Practice..............................................16
Attaching a Trailer...........................................................18
Maintenance .................................................................19
Maintenance Chart..........................................................19
Check Tire Pressures......................................................20
Checking/Adding Fuel .....................................................20
Fuel Filter........................................................................20
Engine Maintenance........................................................20
Check Transmission Oil Levels .......................................20
Mower Deck Washout Port.............................................21
Storage ...........................................................................21
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Reproduction