Snapper 150Z Operater's Manual

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    Operator's Manual ! Neoptrfoodruction Zero-Turn Riders Mfg. No. Description R 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
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    according to the instructions in this manual, your mower will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information Illustrated Parts List for this machine, visit www.simplicitymfg.com or www.snapper.com. PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number Part Number
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    16 Service and Adjustments 30 Storage 38 Misc 38 Fuel Recommendations 16 Troubleshooting 39 for the exhaust Re system installed on this engine. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead : In this manual, "left" and "right" are referred to as seen from
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    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. Reading and understanding this operator's manual is a way to do
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    avoid sudden turns or rapid Parts This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone (stay seated in the seat), and follow the safety rules in this operator's manual, the unit is safe to operate. The mower deck has spinning mower blades
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    two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing. r n Gasoline and its vapors are extremely and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially
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    and practical instruction. 22. Always wear substantial footwear and trousers. Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals. 23. Before using, always visually check that the blades and blade hardware are present, intact, and secure. Replace worn or damaged parts. 24. Disengage attachments
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    Tires may loose traction. 5. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward motion on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO the ground (ride-on units). 9. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or o u embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if
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    necessary. 8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 9. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. 10. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as necessary. 11. Do not remove the fuel filter when the
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    Operator Safety RNeopt rfoodr uction 10 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION TFHOISLDISAALO10NGDEDGORTETEEDSLLOINPEE 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,
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    42" Decks) Part No. 1704277 DANGER Amputation and Thrown Objects Hazard To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown debris, stay clear of deck edge and discharge. Do not mow without deflector or entire grass catcher in place. Decal - Operation, Upper Part No. 7102575 To Turn On the Mower Blades
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    with p the parking brake lever in engage position. e Test 4 - Blade Brake Check R The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the mower blade switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, contact your local authorized
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    Levers RUN OFF START Speed (Fast) Engine Speed (Slow) Mower Blade Switch Ignition Switch Figure 1. Controls ep Ground Speed Levers R lever is pushed, the faster the drive wheel will turn. See DRIVING PRACTICE for steering instructions. Engine Speed Control/Choke The engine speed control/
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    position of the mower deck. The cutting height gauge is located on the front of the rider, just behind the driver's left leg. Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has three positions: Mower Blade Switch The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades on and off
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    before attempting to operate this rider and mower. • Become familiar with all of the ride on the unit. Before leaving the operator's position for any reason, engage the parking brake and disengage the PTO STOP ON A SLOPE. Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck using two separate
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    gasolines, such as E15 and E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate the r n same. If starting or performance problems occur, change fuel providers or change brands. This the parking brake. 3. Turn off the mower blades by pushing the mower blade switch down to the
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    the transmissions if parked on a slope. 1. Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed control levers out to their START/PARK positions, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Locate the transmission release levers
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    steer the unit on it. Operating zero turn units on slopes requires extra caution. The lever controls of the zero turn rider are highly responsive. The BEST operate at full throttle when mowing), and turn N d slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn. o We suggest you begin with the
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    several times before mowing. NOTE: To prevent damaging your lawn by pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least slightly forward. Practice Turning In Place To "zero turn" means to turn in place. To turn in place, gradually move one ground speed control lever
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    50 Hours or Annually * Check rider and mower for loose hardware Change engine oil Every 50 Hours or Annually * Replace oil filter Check rider brakes Annually See Dealer Annually to Replace air filter Lubricate rider and mower Replace pre-cleaner Clean battery and cables Check mower blades
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    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. Maintenance Accessing the Engine Compartment Lift up on the back edge of the seat deck to access the engine compartment. Figure
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    contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and r n surfaces clean both before and after lubrication. ot fo uctio Figure 15. Arbor Lubrication RNeprod(3-Blade Model Shown, All Models Similar) Figure 13. Mower Lubrication - 33" Deck 22
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    of the mower deck. c 5. Inspect the blade(s) for nicks or dull edges. Use a o ufile to sharpen blade to a fine edge. If the blade is damaged, it must be replaced. N d6. Balance the blade as shown in Figure 21. Center the o blade's hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil. A r balanced blade will
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    19. Blade Removal - 33" Deck A D C B Figure 22. Blade Installation - 33" Deck r n F E C fo tio A ot uc LOOSEN N od Figure 20. Blade Removal - 42" Deck Figure 23. Blade Installation - 42" Deck epr Workbench R Blade Removal.epsf D Nail Figure 21. Balancing The Blade Blade Balancing.eps 24
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    : first attach the positive cable (see A, Figure 32), then attach the negative o u cable (B). N d 7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease. o Note: On models with 33" decks, the battery is mounted Repr on the right side of the engine compartment. 25
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    mower blade stopping time. The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a R complete stop within five seconds after the electric A C Figure 25. Adjust PTO Clutch New PTO cutaway.eps B PTO switch is turned off. If adjustment does not stop a mower braking problem, replace the electric PTO
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    3. Remove the oil filter (B). Discard the filter. 4. Using a drop of oil on your finger tip, wet the rubber gasket on the bottom of the new filter. 5. Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets the filter base. Then turn 1/2 to 3/4 turn more. 6. Reinstall the oil drain plug (A). 7. Fill
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    3. Remove the pre-cleaner (E), if equipped, from the C filter. 4. To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter. Figure 27. Oil Change - Briggs & Stratton Models 5. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water
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    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
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    Service r by turning the adjustment knob (E, Figure 30). Loosen the jam nut and turn the knob mower deck.. The cutting height gauge (B) is located on the front of the rider, just behind the driver's left leg. Figure 31. Cutting Height Adjustment PTO Clutch Adjustment See CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH
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    Figure 32. Brake Adjustment the cause of the problem, contact your local dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables. To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included
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    or adjusting the mower, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch B 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. Side to Side Leveling - 33" Decks Figure 33. Measure Blade Tips to Ground
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    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
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    of mower deck, adjust the front jam nuts (B) on both sides of the hitch rod (A) to adjust the deck level. Front To Back 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. 1. Turn the blades
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    mower belt from r n engine PTO pulley (A). 4. Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN without fo tio starting the engine. 5. Use the mower cutting height switch to raise the mower deck. t c 6. Place 4x4 wood blocks (D, Figure 43) under the front o and rear lip of the mower deck to securely support
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    Mower Deck Figure 45. Mower Hitch Components - 42" Decks 1. Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed control levers in START/PARK position, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and wait for all moving parts to stop. B 2. Pivot the front wheels forward. 3. Use the mower belt
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    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. Maintenance B A C Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 33" Decks 1. Park the
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    Parts Replacement parts are available from your authorized dealer. Use only factory authorized parts or like parts when making repairs. Maintenance Items Many convenient and helpful service and maintenance items are available from you authorized dealer. Some of these items include: Engine Oil
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    extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, their causes and remedies. If you prefer, all of these procedures can be performed
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    . Replace or balance blades. See Maintenance Section. Reinstall correctly. Mower drive belt Idler pulley spring broken or not properly slips or fails to attached. drive. Mower drive belt broken. Repair or replace as needed. Replace drive belt. PTO clutch out of adjustment. Adjust PTO clutch
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    Equipment Engine* Battery (if replaced if the goods fail to be fo tio of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service part or the equipment. Maintenance and wear items such as filters, belts, cutting blades support
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    parts listed below (the emissions  Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required control systems parts) to the extent these parts were present on the B&S engine maintenance in the owner's manual time. For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per
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    Notes RNeopt rfoodr uction 43
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    Pressure: 10-12 psi (,69-,83 bar) Tire Size: 11 x 4 Inflation Press.: 18-20 psi (1,24-1,30 bar) TRANSMISSION: Type Hydro-Gear EZT Hydraulic Fluid 20w 50 Premium Engine Oil for tion * Power Rating The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society
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Operator’s
Manual
Zero-Turn Riders
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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Not for
Reproduction