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Operator’s Manual
Zero-Turn Riding Mower
400Z Series
Mfg. No. Description
5900528 400ZB2748, Snapper 400Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48” Mower
5901275 400ZB2548, Snapper 400Z Zero-Turn Rider with 48” Mower
5103834
Rev C
Not for
Reproduction
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built SNAPPER product. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the SNAPPER brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your SNAPPER product will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with this machine and how to avoid them. This machine is designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual
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Table of Contents Regular Maintenance ....................................... 22 Operator Safety .................................................. 2 Maintenance Schedule .........................................22 Safety Rules and Information .................................2 Checking/Adding Fuel ...........................................22 Safety Decals ..........................................................8 Fuel Filter ..............................................................23 Saf
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Operator Safety Safety Rules and Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Do not operate this machine unless you have been trained. Reading and understanding this operator’s manual is a way to train yourself. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous
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Operator Safety Slope Operation Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction (and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 degrees). Always mow across slopes, not up and down (to maintain traction on the wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. Reduce speed and use ext
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Operator Safety Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning. Fuel and Maintenance Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and
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Operator Safety Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake Training is engaged before starting engine. On
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Operator Safety 24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. leaves, grass or combustible materials. 7. See your authorized dealer for recommendations of available weights to improve stability. Do Not WARNING 1. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If It is a violation of California Public Resource tires lose tracti
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Operator Safety 11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an Service and Maintenance object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme 12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable untrained personnel to service machine. and the vapors are explosive. 13. Use jack stands to support components when required. Safe Handling of Gasoline 14. Carefully release pressure fr
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Operator Safety Safety Decals Before operating your unit, read the safety decals. The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit, understand and follow all safety decals. WARNING If any safety decals become worn or damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local dealer. 1 1 Decal, Main Safety Part No.: 5103595 2 Decal, Amputation and Thrown Objects Part No.: 7101665 2 3 Decal, Amputation and Pinch Point Part No.: 51031
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Operator Safety Safety Icons The alert symbol is used to identity safety information about hazards that can result in personal Safety Interlock System injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of the injury. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. In addition, a hazard icon may be used to represent These safety systems are present for your safety, the type of hazard. An explan
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SAMPLE Features and Controls Identification Numbers PRODUCT ID. X, XXX, XXXXXXXX MODEL NO. XXXXXXX-XX SERIAL NO. XXXXXXXXXX BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION / Milwaukee, WI 53201 WWW.XXXXXXXXXX.COM 1-800-XXX-XXXX Assembled in USA When contacting your authorized dealer for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your part number, serial number and engine A serial numbers in the space provided on the inside front cover for easy access. Th
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Features and Controls Control Functions Parking Brake: The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, DISENGAGE Releases the parking brake. and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what ENGAGE Locks the parking brake. combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the Operation section. Pull the parking brake lever up to engage the parking Tractor Con
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Features and Controls Instrument Control Panel: Hour Meter: The hour meter measures the number of hours the PTO has been engaged. The A hour meter has a self contained power source so that total hours are always visible. B C D E Figure 2B. Instrument Control Panel Callout Description A Throttle Control B Choke C PTO (Power Take Off) Switch D Ignition Switch E Hour Meter Throttle Control: The throttle controls engine speed. Move the throttle forward to increase engine speed and back t
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Operation General Operating Safety Checks Before Starting • Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on Before first time operation: the engine oil dipstick (A, Figure 3). See the • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and engine Operator’s Manual for instructions and oil Operation sections before attempting to operate recommendations. this tractor and mower. • Fill the fuel tanks with fresh fuel. Refer to engine • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to manual
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Operation Check Tire Pressures Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life. Tire Pressure psi bar Front 25 1,72 Figure 4. Checking Tire Pressure Rear 15 1,03 Seat Adjustment See Figure 5. The seat can be adjusted forward and backward. Move the
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Operation Mowing Height Adjustment The cutting height adjustment pin (A, Figure 6) controls the mower cutting height. The cutting height C A is adjustable between 1-1/2” (3,37 cm) and 4-1/2” (11,47 cm) in 1/4” (0,64 cm) increments. 1. Depress the deck lift foot pedal (B) until it locks B into the 4-1/2” (11,47 cm) position. 2. Place the cutting height adjustment pin in the desired cutting height. 3. Depress the deck lift foot pedal then pull the lock lever (C) towards the rear of the ma
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Operation Pushing the Rider By Hand Starting the Engine NOTICE WARNING DO NOT TOW RIDER If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly Towing the units will cause transmission read the FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or so now. pull this unit. Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, function of ALL control
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Operation Smooth Travel Zero Turn Driving Practice The lever controls of The lever controls of the Zero Turn rider are the Zero Turn rider are responsive, and learning to gain a smooth and responsive. efficient control of the rider’s forward, reverse, and turning movements will take some practice. The BEST method of handling the ground Spending some time going through the maneuvers speed control levers shown and becoming familiar with how the unit is in three steps — as accelerates, t
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Operation Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one lever to gradually To turn in place, “Zero Turn,” gradually move one return back toward neutral. Repeat several times. ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat NOTE: To prevent pivoting directly on the tire tread, several times. it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward. NOTE: Changing the amount each lever
