Axion / 150Z Series Uncrating 3. Locate the transmission release levers (C, Figure 1) at the rear of the unit. 1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut 4. Pull both levers back and down to release the trans- crate away from bottom skid.
Axion / 150Z Series Battery Activation & Install Battery Installation 1. Install and secure the battery in the battery compart- ment (Figure 3). Charge Battery 2. Connect the red positive battery cable (A, Figure 4) to the positive battery terminal, then cover the positive 1.
Axion / 150Z Series Installing the Seat 1. Raise the seat base. 2. Align the holes in the seat bottom with the holes in the seat base. 3. Secure the seat to the seat base with two 5/16-18 x 3/4 serrated head bolts for the rear seat slots, and two 5/16-18 x 3/4 shoulder bolts for the front slots.
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Axion / 150Z Series Installing the Seat Safety Switch 1. Squeeze the side clips of the safety switch (A, Figure 6), and insert the switch into the slot (B) in the seat bottom. Be sure to slide the switch fully forward. 2.
Axion / 150Z Series Setting Up the Ground Speed 3. Install the noted hardware as shown in Figure 7. Tighten all hardware. Torque to 15-17 ft. lbs. (20-23 Control Levers N.m.). Note: Ground speed control levers must be adjusted 1. Loosen (do not remove) the hardware securing the prior to use.
Axion / 150Z Series Torque Mower Blade Hardware 1. Check to see that the blade and hardware are installed according to the diagram shown (A, Figures 8-10). 2. Torque the blade hardware to the noted torque (B): Note: Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation.
Axion / 150Z Series Securing Discharge Deflector (33” Decks) 1. Lift the discharge deflector (A, Figure 10). 2. Remove the wing nut, washer, and carriage bolt from the two deflector mounting holes in the mower deck. 3. Lower the discharge deflector, and re-install the removed carriage bolts through the holes in the deck and deflector, securing with the removed washers and wing nuts (B).
Axion / 150Z Series Check Fluid Levels Fill & Check Engine Oil Removing the rear cover to gain access to the engine, use the dipstick (Figure 11) to check the engine oil level. If necessary add engine oil. Check engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for oil recommendations.
Axion / 150Z Series Burnish PTO Clutch CHECk RIDER SAFETy 1. Engage the parking brake, start the tractor, and set engine speed to full throttle. SySTEM 2. Engage the PTO switch for fifteen seconds, then This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. disengage it and wait for the mower blades to stop.