Snapper Z2002K User Manual

4.
MOWER BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as
follows:
A
CAUTION L L
STOP ENGINE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND SPARK PLUGS FOR SAFETY
A. Remove bolt, lock washer, cup washer, and large flat washer mounting blade on shaft.
Remove blade.
B. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively. See sketch.
C. Sharpen blade with a hand file, electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear gloves and eye
protection when sharpening. Grind blade at original bevel.
D. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind
the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.
E. Install blade, large flat washer, cup washer, lock washer and bolt. Make sure to tighten
bolt to 60 ft.lbs.
5. V-BELTS:
There are 2 V-belts on your Snapper Zero Turning Radius Mower model Z1202B, and
Z1203B and 3 on Models Z1402K, Z1403K, Z1404K, Z1802K, Z1803K, Z1804K, Z2002K, Z2003K,
and Z2004K. They should be checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor
condition. The deck belts are equipped with spring loaded belt tighteners and do not require
tightening adjustments. The hydrostatic transmission belt is adjusted manually (see page 16 for
tensioning instructions.).
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Snapper Z2002K Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	Z2002K
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English