Snapper 150Z ZTR Series Troubleshooting the Mower, Engine runs, but, rider will not, drive, mower

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Engine runs, but

Engine runs, but

Transmission release levers in PUSH

Move levers to DRIVE positions.

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.

 

 

 

Parking brake

Parking brake is incorrectly adjusted.

See Service & Adjustments Section.

will not hold.

 

 

 

 

 

Rider steers or

Improper tire inflation.

See Maintenance Section.

handles poorly.

 

 

Steering linkage is loose.

Check and tighten any loose connections.

 

 

 

 

Rider tracks to

Ground speed adjustment knobs not

See SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT in Service &

one side.

adjusted.

Adjustments section.

 

 

 

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

Mower cutting

Cutting height motor screw dirty or requires

Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height motor

height does not

lube.

screw.

adjust.

 

 

Cutting height linkage disconnected.

Check that mower linkage is connected.

 

 

 

 

Mower cut is

Rider tires not inflated equally or properly.

See Maintenance Section.

uneven.

 

 

Mower not leveled properly.

See "Mower Leveling" in Service & Adjustments.

 

 

 

 

Mower cut is

Engine speed too slow.

Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing.

rough looking.

 

 

Ground speed too fast.

Decrease ground speed.

 

 

 

 

 

Blades are dull.

Sharpen or replace blades. See Maintenance

 

 

Section.

 

 

 

 

Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily or

Clean or replace belt as necessary.

 

worn.

 

 

 

 

 

Blades not properly fastened to arbors.

See "Check/Replace Mower Blades" in Maintenance

 

 

Section.

 

 

 

Engine stalls

Engine speed too slow.

Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing.

easily with

 

 

Ground speed too fast.

Decrease Ground Speed.

mower engaged.

 

 

 

Cutting height set too low.

Cut tall grass at maximum cutting height during first

 

 

pass.

 

 

 

 

Underside of mower deck dirty.

Remove mower deck and clean underside.

 

 

 

 

Discharge chute jamming with cut grass.

Cut grass with discharge pointing toward previously

 

 

cut area.

 

 

 

Excessive

Blade mounting nuts are loose.

Tighten to 80-90 ft. lbs. (108-122 N.m.).

mower

 

 

Mower blades, arbors, or pulleys are bent.

Check and replace as necessary.

vibration.

 

 

Mower blades are out of balance.

Replace or balance blades. See Maintenance

 

 

 

Section.

 

 

 

 

Belt installed incorrectly.

Reinstall correctly.

 

 

 

Mower drive belt

Idler pulley spring broken or not properly

Repair or replace as needed.

slips or fails to

attached.

 

drive.

 

 

Mower drive belt broken.

Replace drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

PTO clutch out of adjustment.

Adjust PTO clutch. See Maintenance Section.

 

 

 

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Contents Axion / 150Z ZTR Series 20HP Zero-Turn RidersOPERATOR’S MANUAL 2690715Page TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety RulesService & Adjustments TroubleshootingTRANSPORTING AND STORAGE SAFETY RULESGENERAL OPERATION SLOPE OPERATION CHILDRENEMISSIONS TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITSONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAXALON THISSafe Handling of Gasoline SERVICE AND MAINTENANCEService & Maintenance 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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