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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 MANUAL Axion / 150Z Series 20HP Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No. Description 2690715 Simplicity Axion, 20HP w/42" Mower (CE) 2690716 Snapper 150Z, 20HP w/42" Mower (CE) 2690770 Simplicity Axion, 20HP w/42" Mower (AUST) 1734212 Revision 03 Rev. Date 10/2007 TP 100-4470-03-ZT-SN...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Rules Service & Adjustments General Operation ........... Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment ..... 25 Transportation & Storage ........Speed Balancing Adjustment ........ 25 Slope Operation ............Cutting Height Adjustment ........25 Towed Equipment ............ PTO Clutch Adjustment ......... Children ..............Brake Adjustment .......... -
Page 3: General Operation
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
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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 provide youwiththesafety andreliability y ouwould theseinstructions arenotfollowed. Theinformation i sfor 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 Decal - Tracking Adjustment Decal - Control Panel Part No. 1726638 Part No. 1734272 Decal - Cutting Height Switch Decal - Ground Part No. 1734276 Speed Lever Decal - Amputation Part No. 1734271 Thrown Objects Hazard Part No. 1704277 Amputation ,_;' Thrown Objects...
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Page 9: Identification Numbers
SLn_ _city Manufacturing, Inc. Por_ton, Wl 53074-0997 USA PART NO. _ _o_XXX 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. -
Page 10: Control Functions
Left Right Ground Speed& Ground Speed Control Lever ParkingBrake Lever N"+O Mower cutting Height Switch Ground Speed Levers- Ground Speed Levers- Choke DtIVEPositons STAtT/PAtK P ositons (CI0sed) Choke JtJ Iopen) FuelTank Engine Speed IFast) Engine CONTROL FUNCTIONS Speed (Sl0w) The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. -
Page 11: General Operating Safety
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 12: Checks Before Starting
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING • Check that the crankcase oil is filled to full mark on dipstick (see CHECK ENGINE OIL 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 13: Emergency Stopping
EMERGENCY STOPPING PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this a slope. method only in emergency situations. For normal engine 1. -
Page 14: Driving Practice
DRIVING PRACTICE Smooth Travel The lever controls of the BA SiC DRIVING 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 15 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.
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Page 16: 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 17: 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 &... -
Page 18: 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 19: 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. Grease: • front wheel bushings • mower pivots [_/f • front wheel grease fittings • mower arbors Use grease fittings when present. -
Page 20: Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades
CLEAN DECK & CHECK/REPLACE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: 25 hours or as required. 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 Figure 20. -
Page 21: Clean The Battery & Cables
CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLES Service Interval: 100 Hours CHECK RIDER SAFETY AWARNING 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 22: 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 23: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Items Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL _'JTlllTJ3 Service Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours. 1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to PARK. -
Page 24: Service Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner
SERVICE AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER Service Interval: Pre-Cleaner: Every 25 hours or as required. Air Filter: Every 50 hours or as required. Replacement Interval: Pre-Cleaner: As required. Air Filter: Every 200 hours or once per season. Air Filter Removal & Installation 1. -
Page 25: Replace Spark Plug
Pre-Cleaner Service Pre-Cleaner Air Filter NOTE: Replace a worn or damaged pre-cleaner. 1. Figure 30. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. 2. Squeeze the pre-cleaner dry and saturate with engine oil. Remove all excess oil by squeezing the pre-cleaner in an absorbent cloth. -
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments
MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS __N_ WARNING Before inspecting or adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and allow all moving parts to stop. Remove ignition key, then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug. Figure 35. -
Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Troubleshooting The Rider - Chart
Whilenormal c areandregular m aintenance willextend ILWARNING thelifeofyourequipment, prolonged o r constant u se mayeventually r equire thatservice beperformed t o allow To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on 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 causes andremedies. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting The Mower - Chart
Engineruns,but Transmission release levers in PUSH Movelevers to DRIVE positions. riderwill not 3ositions. drive. Drive beltslips. Clean or replace beltas necessary. Beltis broken. Replace drivebelt. Contact y ourlocal a uthorized d ealer. Parking brakeis notfullyreleased. Contact yourlocal a uthorized d ealer. Parkingbrake Parking brakeis incorrectly adjusted. -
Page 33: Specifications
Replacement 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 35: Lawncare
LawnCare & Mowing Information HOW AND WHEN TO HOW TO WATER YOUR LAWN The best method of watering a lawn WATER, FERTILIZE & is to imitate a slow, soaking rain, AERATE applying about 1 inch of water. HOW TO FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN Most lawns are watered too often, but with too little water. - Page 36 LawnCare& Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you'll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: • Mow when the grass is between 3"-4" (7,5-10 cm) high. •...
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