Snapper 150Z ZTR Series manual Mower Deck Removal Installation, Removing the Mower Deck

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MOWER DECK REMOVAL &

MOWER DECK REMOVAL &

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor.

Removing the Mower Deck 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.

Removing the Mower Deck

1.Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed control levers in START/PARK position, turn the ignition OFF, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Pivot the front wheels forward.

3.Use the mower belt release lever (D, Figure 11) to release belt tension. Remove the mower belt from engine pulley (A).

4.Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN without starting the engine.

5.Use the mower cutting height switch to raise the mower deck.

6.Place 4x4 wood blocks (D, Figure 10) under the front and rear lip of the mower deck to securely support it.

7.Use the mower cutting height switch to fully lower the mower so that is it resting on the 4x4 wood blocks.

8.Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key.

9.Remove the hair pin clip (A) securing the rear mower lift arm. Separate the lift arm from the mower deck. Repeat on both sides of the mower.

10.Remove the hitch rod (C) from the hitch bracket.

11.Slide the mower deck out from under the rider.

Installing the Mower Deck

1.Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider. Slide the mower forward and hook the front hitch rod (C, Figure 10) to the front mower deck hooks.

2.Slide the mower deck backwards and connect the rear lift arms to the mower deck. Secure with hair pin clips (A).

3.Insert the key into the ignition switch. Turn the switch from OFF to RUN without starting the engine.

4.Use the cutting height switch to raise the mower until it is no longer resting on the 4x4 wood blocks (D).

5.Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the key. Remove the 4x4 blocks (D).

6.Use the mower belt release lever to release mower belt tension, and install the belt as shown in Figure 11.

B C

A

D

Figure 10. Mower Hitch Components

A.Hair Pin Clip

B.3/8-16 x 3/4 Carriage Bolt & Flange Nut

C.Hitch Rod

D.4x4 Wood Blocks

 

B

C

A

 

 

C

E

D

E

Figure 11. Mower Belt Routing

A.Engine Pulley

B.Mower Drive Belt

C.Back-Side Idler Pulleys

D.Mower Belt Release Lever

E.Arbor Pulleys

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Contents Axion / 150Z ZTR Series 20HP Zero-Turn RidersOPERATOR’S MANUAL 2690715Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety RulesService & Adjustments TroubleshootingGENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESTRANSPORTING AND STORAGE SLOPE OPERATION CHILDRENEMISSIONS TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITSONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAXALON THISService & Maintenance SERVICE AND MAINTENANCESafe Handling of Gasoline SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ID TagENGINE REFERENCE DATA PRODUCT REFERENCE DATARight Ground Speed Parking Brake Lever Mower Cutting Height Switch Ignition SwitchOPERATION CONTROL FUNCTIONSGENERAL OPERATING SAFETY Mower Cutting Height SwitchIgnition Switch Mower Blade SwitchWARNING - TRAILERS CHECKS BEFORE STARTINGFUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Never allow passengers to ride on the unitEMERGENCY STOPPING STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINESTARTING THE ENGINE MOWINGDRIVING PRACTICE BASIC DRIVINGSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeADVANCED DRIVING Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsMOWER DECK REMOVAL INSTALLATION Installing the Mower DeckRemoving the Mower Deck Figure 10. Mower Hitch Components A. Hair Pin ClipMAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULERIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models ENGINE MAINTENANCERider Maintenance Items ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTCLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTERService Interval 25 hours LUBRICATIONGrease Figure 15. Mower LubricationCLEAN DECK CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES Figure 21. Balancing The Blade A D B C Figure 22. Blade InstallationFigure 20. Blade Removal 4x4 Wood BlockCLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLES CHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEMOperational SAFETY Checks Service Interval 100 HoursCHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH Service Interval 200 HoursA B B B Figure 24. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window Qty. 3, one shown B. Adjustment Nut B A CEngine Maintenance Items CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELCHANGE ENGINE OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTERSERVICE AIR FILTER PRE-CLEANER Air Filter Removal & InstallationA. Air Filter Latch B. Air Filter Cover C. Air Filter D. Pre-Cleaner A B A BPre-Cleaner Service Air Filter ServicePre-Cleaner NOTE Replace a worn or damaged pre-cleanerSERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENTSPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTBRAKE ADJUSTMENT BATTERY CHARGINGENGINE ADJUSTMENTS Figure 34. Brake Adjustment A. Brake Rod B. Adjustment NutMOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Figure 37. Side-to-Side Adjustment A. Threaded Rod B. TrunnionSide to Side Leveling A B C Figure 35. Measure Blade Tips to Ground A. Mower DeckMOWER BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Drive Belt ReplacementFront To Back Leveling Figure 38. Orient Blades Front-to-BackSTORAGE STORAGEBefore Storage After StorageTROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the RiderEngine will not turnoverTroubleshooting the Mower adjustEngine runs, but rider will notSPECIFICATIONS SERVICE ITEMSReplacement Parts Maintenance ItemsHOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZEAERATE HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASSWHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW PROPER MOWING SPEEDNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing Lawn Care & Mowing InformationP RO D U C T S, I N C . 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA
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