Snapper 285Z Manual De Usuario

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Starting the Engine

NOTE: The engine on this unit features an Electronic Fuel
Management (EFM) system, and does not require choking.

1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, make sure the PTO

switch is disengaged, the parking brake is engaged, and
the ground speed levers are locked in the START/PARK
position.

2. Set the engine speed control to the FAST position.

3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to START.

4. After the engine starts, warm up the engine by running it

for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or
driving the rider.

5. After warming the engine, ALWAYS operate the rider at

FULL ENGINE SPEED when mowing.

In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by
simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this method
only in emergency situations.  For normal engine shut down
follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER.

Stopping the Rider and Engine

1. Return the ground speed levers to the middle (or 

neutral

‘N’) position to stop rider movement.  Pivot the levers out-
ward to lock them in the START/PARK position.

2. Engage the parking brake by moving the parking brake

lever forward and to the right.

3. Disengage the PTO by pushing down on the PTO switch.

4. Turn the ignition key to OFF.  Remove the key.

NOTE: The engine on this unit is equipped with a fuel solenoid
to minimize after fire. Though it should make no difference
whether it is shut down with the engine speed control set to
FAST or SLOW, FAST is recommended.

Mowing

1. Make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, the parking brake

is engaged, the ground speed levers are locked in their
START/PARK positions, and the operator is in the seat.

2. Start the engine (see STARTING THE ENGINE).

3. Set the mower cutting height (see CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT).

4. Set the engine speed control to FAST.

5. Engage the PTO by pulling up on the switch.

6. Pivot the ground speed levers in from the START/PARK

position to the neutral ‘N’ position.

7. Begin mowing.  See Operator Safety for tips on safe

mowing practices.

8. When finished, shut off the PTO.

9. Stop the engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE).

Pushing the Rider by Hand

1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, lock the

ground speed levers into their START/PARK positions, turn
the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.

2. To disengage the transmissions, pull the roll release rods

(A, Figure 2), located on either side of the engine, up into
the PUSH position.

3. Disengage the parking brake.

The rider can now be pushed by hand.

4. After moving the rider, re-engage the transmissions by

pushing the roll release rods back down to the DRIVE
position.

Towing the unit will cause transmission
damage.  Do not use another vehicle to push
or pull this unit.

Figure 2.  Roll Release Components (On Each Side)

WARNING

DO NOT disengage the transmissions and coast down
slopes. DO NOT use Roll Release to disengage the
transmissions unless machine motion can be controlled
and engine is off.

Operation

Not 

for  

Reproduction