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Snapper Axion 150Z Series Operator's Manual

Snapper Axion 150Z Series Operator's Manual

A×ion/150z series 24hp zero=turn riders
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A×ion/150Z
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24HP
Zero=Turn
Riders
Mfg. No.
Description
2690644
Simplicity Axion, 24HP w/50" Mower
2690647
Snapper 150Z, 24HP w/50" Mower
2690771
Simplicity Axion, 24HP w/50" Mower (AUST)
1734393
Revision 01
Rev. Date 10/2007
TP 100-4471-01 -ZT-SN

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  • Page 1 Bimpliuilg A×ion/150Z Series 24HP Zero=Turn Riders Mfg. No. Description 2690644 Simplicity Axion, 24HP w/50" Mower 2690647 Snapper 150Z, 24HP w/50" Mower 2690771 Simplicity Axion, 24HP w/50" Mower (AUST) 1734393 Revision 01 Rev. Date 10/2007 TP 100-4471-01 -ZT-SN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Rules Service & Adjustments Genera[ Operation ........... Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment ..... 24 Transportation & Storage ........Speed Balancing Adjustment ........ 24 Slope Operation ............Cutting Height Adjustment ........24 Towed Equipment ............ PTO Clutch Adjustment ......... Children ..............Brake Adjustment ..........

  • Page 3: Genera

    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.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    SLOPE OPERATION , WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-controland tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10 °) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.

  • Page 5: Slope Sighting Guide

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF RIDER WiTH ATTACHMENT ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL 10 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your unit up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees.

  • Page 6: Service & Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained outdoors. Safe Handling of Gasoline 14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as sources of ignition.

  • Page 7: Safety & Operation Decals

    Thisunithasbeendesigned andmanufactured to readandobeyed. Personal bodilyinjury canresult w hen theseinstructions arenotfollowed. Theinformation i sfor provide youwiththesafety andreliability y ouwould expect f roman industry leader i n outdoor p ower yoursafety andit is important! Thesafety decals below equipment manufacturing. areonyourriderandmower. Although reading thismanual andthesafetyinstructions Ifanyofthesedecals arelostor damaged, replace them it contains w ill provide youwiththenecessary b asic atonce.

  • Page 8: Identification Numbers

    When contacting the service center for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer's identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. The identification tag is located on the underside of the seat.
  • Page 9 Left Speed Ground Control Lever function of individual controls. Starting, Transmission Mower Blade stopping, driving, and mowing require the ReleaseLevers Switch Ignition combined use of several controls applied in Switch specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various Figure 1.Controls tasks please read the entire section.

  • Page 10: Control Functions

    Mower Blade Switch Mower Cutting Height Switch To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mower The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades deck), press the top of the yellow cutting height switch. on and off. To turn the mower blades ON, pull the switch To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mower up.

  • Page 11: Checks Before Starting

    CHECKS BEFORE STARTING • Check that the crankcase oil is filled to full mark on dipstick (see CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Maintenance Section). Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS For daily operation: Use only unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.

  • Page 12: Emergency Stopping

    EMERGENCY STOPPING PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped NOTE: Release the transmissions only when parked on by simply turning the ignition switch to STOR Use this level ground. method only in emergency situations. For normal engine 1.

  • Page 13: Driving Practice

    DRiViNG PRACTICE Smooth Travel The lever controls of the BA SIC DRi VING zero turn rider are WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% highly responsive. (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section. The BEST method of Zero turn riders operate differently from other four- handling the ground wheeled vehicles.
  • Page 14 Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually To "zero turn" means to turn in place. To turn in place, return back toward neutral. Practice several times before gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral mowing.

  • Page 15: Mower Deck Removal & Installation

    MOWER DECK REMOVAL & iNSTALLATiON NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. WARNING After lowering the mower cutting height, engage parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the ignition switch to STOP, and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following schedules should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. RIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models Before Spring Yearly Each Use &Fall Hours Hours Hours Hours Clean Debris from Rider and Engine Compartment * • Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas & Air Filter * •...

  • Page 17: Accessing The Engine Compartment

    Rider Maintenance items WARNING Move the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for all moving parts to stop before accessing the engine compartment or performing any maintenance procedures. ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT...

  • Page 18: Lubrication

    LUBRiCATiON Service Interval: 25 hours. Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15 through 19 as well as the following lubrication points. G tease: front wheel bushings mower pivots • front wheel grease fittings mower arbors Use grease fittings when present. Not all greases are compatible.

  • Page 19: Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades

    CLEAN DECK & CHECK/REPLACE MOWER BLADES WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. WARNING LOOSEN For your personal safety, blade mounting capscrews must each be installed with a Figure 20.

  • Page 20: Clean The Battery & Cables

    CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLES Service Interval: 100 Hours CHECK RIDER SAFETY ,WARNING SYSTEM Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid Service interval: Every 100 hours, every spring/fall, spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away and after storage of 30 days or longer. from the battery.

  • Page 21: Check/Adjust Pto Clutch

    CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground. Service Interval: 200 Hours, The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mower blades. The PTO clutch is engaged and disengaged by the mower blade switch.

  • Page 22: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance items Useoil classifiedAPI Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAEViscosity: CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL - BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS Service Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours. 1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to PARK.

  • Page 23: Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner

    Figure 28. Air Filter Cover Figure 29. Air Filter Removal A. Air Filter Cover Screws A. Filter Cartridge REPLACE AIR FILTER - BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS Service Intervah Every 25 hours or as required. 1. Loosen the air filter cover screws (A, Figure 28) and remove the air filter cover.

  • Page 24: Replace Spark Plug

    REPLACE SPARK PLUG - BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS Service Intervah Every 100 hours. ,030" Spark Plug Gap: .030" (.76mm) 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. 2. Clean the area around the spark plug. 3. Remove the spark plug. 4.

  • Page 25: Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment

    GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control levers have three adjustments: To Adjust Control Lever Height: Pull the levers in across the operator's lap to their DRIVE positions. Loosen the mount bolts (D, Figure 32) and raise or lower the levers to the desired position. Tighten the mounting bolts.(D).

  • Page 26: Brake Adjustment

    BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Stop the unit, turn the ignition OFF, set the ground speed levers to PARK positions, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 3" (7.62cm) 2. Locate the brake rod (A, Figure 34) and adjustment nut (B). 4.

  • Page 27: Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments

    MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Before adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and allow all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. Figure 35.

  • Page 28: Mower Belt Replacement

    Figure 38. Orient Blades Front-to=Back Front To Back Leveling If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. Figure 39. Front-to=Back Leveling 1. Turn the blades front-to-back as shown in Figure 38. A.

  • Page 29: Storage

    STORAGE WARNING Before Storage Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed, Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace, Rules section, then perform the following steps: water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The Rider - Chart

    Whilenormal c areandregular m aintenance willextend ,WARNING the lifeofyourequipment, prolonged o r constant u se mayeventually r equire thatservice beperformed t o allow To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance itto continue operating properly. Thetroubleshooting the rider or mower only when the engine is guidebelowliststhemostcommon problems, their stopped and the ground speed levers are set to...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting The Mower - Chart

    Engineruns,but Transmission release levers in PUSH Movelevers to DRIVE positions. riderwill not positions. drive. Drive beltslips. Clean or replace beltas necessary. Beltis broken, iReplace drivebelt. Contact y ourlocal a uthorized d ealer. Parking brakeis notfullyreleased, iContact yourlocal a uthorized d ealer. Parkingbrake Parking brakeis incorrectly adjusted.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Parts Replacement parts are available from your authorized Additional copies of this manual are available, as well as dealer. Always use genuine Simplicity or Snapper fully illustrated parts lists. These manuals show all of the Service Parts. product's components in exploded views (3D illustrations...
  • Page 33 535 Macon Street 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, Wl 53074-0997 McDonough, GA 30253 www.SimplicityMfg.com www.Snapper.com Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright © 2007 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved...

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