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Axion CZT2142, ZT18533 manual Reproduction, AxionNot/ 150Z Series, Operator’S Manual

Models: ZT2142 CZT2142 ZT18533

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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	AxionNot/ 150Z Series
18.5, 21, 26HP Zero-Turn Riders
Mfg. No.	Description
7800611	Simplicity Axion Mod l ZT18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower
7800616	Simplicity Axion Model CZT18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower (California Model)
7800620	Snapper 150Z Model SC18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower
7800625	Snapper 150Z Model CSC18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower (California Model)
7800612	Simplicity Axion Model ZT2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower
7800617	Simplicity Axion Model CZT2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower (California Model)
7800615	Simplicity Axion Model ZT2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower (Australia Model)
7800621	Snapper 150Z Model SC2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower
7800626	Snapper 150Z Model CSC2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower (California Model)
7800624	Snapper 150Z Model SC2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower (Australia Model)
7800630	Snapper 150Z Model SC26520, 26HP w/ 52” Mower

Manual No. 7103857 Revision ‘-’, 10/27/2009

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Axion CZT2142, ZT18533 manual Reproduction, AxionNot/ 150Z Series, Operator’S Manual

Contents

AxionNot/ 150Z Series ReproductionOPERATOR’S MANUAL Reproduction Reproduction25 TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecifications Service ItemsGENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESTRANSPORTING AND STORAGE CHILDREN SLOPE OPERATIONEMISSIONS TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITSSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION Reproduc tionONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILLService & Maintenance SERVICE AND MAINTENANCESafe Handling of Gasoline Reproduction SAFETY & OPERATION DECALSSAMPLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSPRODUCT REFERENCE DATA CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATIONGround Speed Levers Parking Brake LeverMower Cutting Height Switch GENERAL OPERATING SAFETYIgnition Switch Mower Blade SwitchCHECKS BEFORE STARTING WARNING - TRAILERSFUEL RECOMMENDATIONS STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE EMERGENCY STOPPINGPUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND STARTING THE ENGINEDRIVING PRACTICE sharply in reverse as when going forward, and backingBASIC DRIVING Smooth TravelPractice Turning Around a Corner ADVANCED DRIVINGPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsRemoving the Mower Deck MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 33” DECKSInstalling the Mower Deck MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 42” DECKSRemoving the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 52” DECKSRemoving the Mower Deck MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCERIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models ENGINE MAINTENANCEACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Rider Maintenance ItemsCLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINENotService Interval 25 hours LUBRICATIONReproduction GreaseFigure 23. Lubricating Rider Figure 24. Lubricating Rider ReproductionFigure 25. Lubricating Mower Lift For your personal safety, blade mounting CLEAN DECK CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADEShardware must each be installed as per Figure 26. Blade Removal - 33” DeckReproduction CHECK RIDER SAFETY CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLESOperational SAFETY Checks NOTE On models with 33” decks, the battery is mountedRepro duction CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCHCHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER CHANGE ENGINE OILNOTE Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engineAir Filter Removal & Installation SERVICE AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER - 18.5 & 21 HP ENGINESNOTE Air filter configuration may differ from shown Interval Pre-Cleaner Every 25 hours or as requiredService Interval Every 25 hours or as required Pre-Cleaner Service CLEAN COMBUSTION CHAMBERAir Filter Service NOTE Replace a worn or damaged pre-cleanerGROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTSSPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTENGINE ADJUSTMENTS BRAKE ADJUSTMENT3-1/2 8.89cm Side to Side Leveling - 33” Decks MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTSMOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling - 42” & 52” DecksMeasure the distance from the ground to front tip of Front To Back Leveling - 33” Deckblade, and from ground to rear tip of blade Figures Front To Back Leveling - 42” & 52” Decks Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 33” Decks MOWER BELT REPLACEMENTMower Drive Belt Replacement - 42” Decks MOWER DECK WASHOUT PORT Arbor Drive Belt Replacement52” decks only NOTE It is not necessary to remove the mower deckSTORAGE STORAGEBefore Storage After StorageTroubleshooting the Rider TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting the Mower ENGINE 18.5HP SPECIFICATIONSCHASSIS ENGINE 21HPReplacement Parts SERVICE ITEMSMaintenance Items Technical ManualsReproduction Reproduction thatch problems HOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZE & AERATEHOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOWPROPER MOWING SPEED ReproductionReproduction Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products GroupP RO D U C T S, I N C . 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA