Snapper 150Z Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Mfg. No. Description 7800760 Axion Model ZT18533 w/ 33” Mower, 50-State 7800761 Axion Model ZT2142 w/ 42” Mower, 50-State 7800762 150Z Model SC18533 w/ 33” Mower, 50-State 7800763 150Z Model SC2142 w/ 42” Mower, 50-State Manual No. 7104738 Revision ‘A’...
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Page 2: Identification Numbers
The identification tag is located on the underside of the seat. Tilt the seat forward to access the ID tag. Model Description Name/Number To obtain an Illustrated Parts List for this machine, visit www.simplicitymfg.com or www.snapper.com. Part Number Unit Serial Number Date Purchased... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Operator Safety ............4 Maintenance ...............19 Interlock System Safety Tests ........4 Maintenance Chart ..........19 Rider Maintenance ..........20 Functions and Controls ..........13 Engine Maintenance ..........27 Service and Adjustments ........30 Operation ..............15 Storage ..............38 General Operating Safety ........15 Misc ...............38 Checks before Starting .........16 Fuel Recommendations ........16 Troubleshooting ............39... -
Page 4: Operator Safety
Operator Safety 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 familiarized yourself with it. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
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 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length (10 degrees). - Page 6 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.
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Page 7: General Operation
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. -
Page 8: Ignition System
Operator Safety Slope Operation WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in death. - Page 9 Operator Safety 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.
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- Page 11 Operator Safety Safety & Operation Decals This unit has been designed and manufactured to All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional provide you with the safety and reliability you would messages on your rider and mower should be carefully expect from an industry leader in outdoor power read and obeyed.
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Page 12: Safety Interlock System Tests
Operator Safety Safety Interlock WARNING System Tests If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See your local authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. purpose of the safety interlock system. -
Page 13: Functions And Controls
Features and Controls Left Right Ground Speed Ground Speed Control Lever Control Lever Ground Speed Levers - Ground Speed Levers - DRIVE Positons START/PARK Positons Mower Cutting Height Switch Parking Brake Lever Choke Engine Speed Parking Brake Lever - Parking Brake Lever - (Fast) ENGAGE Positon DISENGAGE Positon... -
Page 14: Ignition Switch
Features and Controls Mower Cutting Height Switch Mower Blade 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 15: Operation
Operation General Operating Safety WARNING Before first time operation: Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Before leaving the operator’s position for any Operation sections before attempting to operate this reason, engage the parking brake and disengage rider and mower. -
Page 16: Checks Before Starting
Operation 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 Fuel must meet these requirements: •... -
Page 17: Starting The Engine
Operation Starting The Engine Pushing The Rider By Hand NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on 1. While sitting in the seat, make sure the mower blade switch is OFF, the ground speed control levers are a slope. locked in START/PARK positions, and the parking 1. -
Page 18: Driving Practice
Operation Driving Practice - Smooth Travel The lever controls of the Basic Driving zero turn rider are WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than highly responsive. 17.6% (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety The BEST method of section. Zero turn riders operate differently from other handling the ground four-wheeled vehicles. -
Page 19: Advanced Driving
Operation 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 return back toward neutral. Practice several times before place, gradually move one ground speed control lever mowing. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance XXXXXXXXX Maintenance Chart RIDER AND MOWER ENGINE Every 8 Hours or Daily First 5 Hours Check safety interlock system Change engine oil Clean debris off rider and mower deck Every 8 Hours or Daily Clean debris from engine compartment Check engine oil level Every 25 Hours or Annually * Every 25 Hours or Annually *... -
Page 21: Rider Maintenance
Maintenance Rider Maintenance Items WARNING Move the ground speed levers to START/PARk positions, engage the parking brake, 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. - Page 22 Maintenance lubrication Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 13 through 18 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front wheel grease fittings • front wheel bushings • mower pivots • mower arbors Use grease fittings when present. Not all greases are compatible.
- Page 23 Maintenance 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 For your personal safety, blade mounting hardware must each be installed as per instructions.
- Page 24 Maintenance Figure 19. Blade Removal - 33” Deck Figure 22. Blade Installation - 33” Deck LOOSEN Figure 23. Blade Installation - 42” Deck Figure 20. Blade Removal - 42” Deck Workbench Blade Removal.epsf Nail Figure 21. Balancing The Blade Blade Balancing.eps...
- Page 25 Maintenance Clean the Battery and Cables WARNING Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. keep flames and sparks away from the battery. When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it lAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
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Page 26: Check/Adjust Pto Clutch
Maintenance Check / Adjust PTO clutch WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only with engine stopped, key removed and tractor on level ground. The Power Take Off (PTO) clutch drives the mower blades. The PTO clutch is engaged and disengaged by the mower blade switch. -
Page 27: Engine Maintenance
Maintenance Engine Maintenance Items Change Engine Oil NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run Emissions Control the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and allow it to cool from hot to warm. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by 1. - Page 28 Maintenance Service Air Filter NOTE: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter. The air filter system uses a cylindrical cartridge. Some models also include a pre-cleaner that can be washed and reused.
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Page 29: Replace Spark Plug
Maintenance Replace Spark Plug 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. Check the spark plug gap. It should be .030” (see Figure 29). -
Page 30: Service And Adjustments
Maintenance Service & Adjustments 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 30) and raise or lower the levers to the desired position. -
Page 31: Brake Adjustment
Maintenance Brake Adjustment 1. Stop the unit, turn the ignition OFF, set the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, set the parking brake lever to the ENGAGE position, and 3-1/2" (8.89cm) wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Locate the brake rod (A, Figure 32) and adjustment nut (B). -
Page 32: Mower Deck Leveling
Maintenance Mower Deck leveling Adjustments 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 33. - Page 33 Maintenance Side to Side leveling - 42” Decks 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. WARNING Before inspecting or adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and allow all moving parts to stop.
- Page 34 Maintenance Front To Back leveling - 33” Deck Front To Back leveling - 42” Decks If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut.
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Page 35: Removing The Mower Deck
Maintenance Mower Deck Removal & Installation - 5. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the key. Remove the 4x4 blocks (D). 33” Decks 6. Release mower belt tension, and install the belt as NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a shown in Figure 44. - Page 36 Maintenance Mower Deck Removal & Installation - 42” Decks 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.
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Page 37: 42” Decks
Maintenance Mower Belt Replacement WARNING Before inspecting or servicing 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. Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 33”... -
Page 38: Storage
Maintenance Storage Fuel System Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale Before Storage fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the system or on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs &... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting While normal care and regular maintenance will extend WARNING the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the rider or mower only when the engine is it to continue operating properly. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting The Mower
Troubleshooting Engine runs, Transmission release levers in PUSH Move levers to DRIVE positions. but rider will not positions. drive. Drive belt slips. Clean or replace belt as necessary. Belt is broken. Replace drive belt. Contact your local authorized dealer. Parking brake is not fully released. Contact your local authorized dealer. -
Page 41: Warranties
Warranties Briggs & stratton ProDUCts Warranty PoliCy april 2012 limiteD Warranty Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. -
Page 42: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
Warranties California, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton Corporation Emissions Control Warranty Statement September 2012 Your Warranty Rights And Obligations The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased emissions-related part on your B&S engine/equipment is defective, the part will be to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2012--2013 repaired or replaced by B&S. - Page 43 Notes...
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Page 44: Specifications
Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. ENGINE (18.5HP *): CHASSIS: Make Briggs & Stratton Fuel Tank Cap. Capacity: 3.00 Gallons (11,4 L) Model Professional Series Rear Wheels Tire Size: 18 x 8.5 Gross Horsepower * 18.5 Inflation Pressure: 10-12 psi (,69-,83 bar) Displacement 500cc Front Wheels...