Snapper 355Z Series User Manual

Check / Fill Transmission Oil
Oil Type: 20W-50 conventionaldetergent motor oil
1. Checkthe oil ]eve]whenthe unit iscold. Raisethe seat
plateto gain accessto the transmission oil reservoirs (A,
Figure33). Theoil should be upto the "FULL COLD"
mark (B). If the oil is belowthis level, proceedto step 2.
2. Beforeremoving the reservoir cap, makesure the area
around the reservoir capand fill neckof the reservoir is
free of dust, dirt, or other debris. Removethe reservoir
cap.
3. Add oil upto the "FULL COLD"mark (B, Figure33).
4. Reinstallthe reservoir cap.
Transmission Oil Filter Change
ChangeInterval: Every200 Hours
1. Locatethe transmission oil filters (A, Figure 34)
underneaththe rearof the machine on the
transmissions.
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3.
4.
Removethethree 1/4" filter guard screws (C) andthe
filter guard (B).
Cleanthe areaaround the filter baseand removethe
filter.
Apply a film of new oil to the gasketof the new
replacementfilter. After the oil hasdrained,thread the
newfilter ontothe filter base until the gasket makes
contact, then tighten 3/4 of a turn more.
5. Reinstallthe filter guard with the three 1/4" filter guard
screws
6. Using a hexbit swivel socket or a modified allen wrench
removethe top port plug from thetransmissions.
7. Removethetransmission reservoir capand fill with oil
until oil appearsat the bottom of thetransmission's top
port (approximately 2 qts (1,89L).
8. Reinstallthe top port plug and tighten to 15 ft Ibs (20,38
Nm).
9. Continueto add oil to the transmission oil reservoirs
until the oil levelreachesthe "FULL COLD"mark.
Reinstallthe oil reservoir cap.
10. Repeatthis processfor the other side of the machine.
11. Runthe unit for severalminutes and checkthe
transmission oil level.
IMPORTANTNOTE."Usecaution after changing the filter, air
in the hydraulic system may affect the responsivenessof the
ground speedcontrol levers, Repeatstep 11 until theair is
out of the system,
Figure33,
A.
B.
Transmissbn Oil Reservoirs
TransmissionOil Reservoirs
"FULL COLD"Mark
Figure34, Transmission(Left SideShown,)
A, Transmission Oil Filter
B. Filter Guard
C. 1/4" Filter GuardScrews
D, TopPort Plug
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Snapper 355Z Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	355Z Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English