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Snapper 355Z User Manual

Snapper 355Z
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Servicing The Mower Blades
Removing the Mower Blade
1. See Figure 25. To remove the mower blade, wedge a
wooden block between the mower blade and the mower
deck housing to keep the mower blade from turning,
then remove the mower blade and the mower blade
retaining hardware.
Inspecting the Mower Blades
1. Remove the mower blade from the unit.
See Removing
the Blade.
2. Inspect the mower blade (Figures 26 & 27). Discard the
mower blade if it has any of the below conditions.
A.) Has more than .5” (12,7 mm) of the mower blade
metal removed from previous sharpening or wear (D,
Figure 26).
B.) The air lifts are excessively eroded (B & C, Figure 27)
and the notch (C) is .25” (6,35 mm) deep or greater.
C.) Mower blade is bent or broken.
3. If the cutting edges are not sharp or have nicks, sharpen
the blades.
See Sharpening the Mower Blades.
Figure 25. Loosening the Mower Blade for Removal
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or
working near blades.
DANGER
Avoid injury! A worn or damaged blade can break, and
a piece of the mower blade could be thrown into the
operator’s or bystander’s area, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
• Inspect the mower blade every 25 hours or at least
once a year.
• If the mower blade hits a solid object, stop the
engine immediately and inspect the mower blade.
• Never weld or straighten bent mower blades.
Figure 26. inspecting the Mower Blade Tips
A. Mower Blade Cutting Edge
B. Square Corner
C. Air Lift
D. Wear Measurement - DISCARD Mower Blade If
greater than .5” (12,7 mm)
B
D
A
B
C
Figure 27. Inspecting the Mower Blade Air Lifts
A. New Mower Blade B. Mower Blade at Wear Limit (A notch begins to form)
C. Mower Blade in Dangerous Condition (Notch measures .25” (6,35 mm) or greater DO NOT USE. Replace with new mower
blade.)
C
A
C
A

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Snapper 355Z Specifications

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BrandSnapper
Model355Z
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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