OPERATOR’S Manual

Axion / 150Z ZTR Series

20HP Zero-Turn Riders

Mfg. No.	Description
2690715	Simplicity Axion, 20HP w/ 42” Mower (CE)
2690716	Snapper 150Z, 20HP w/ 42” Mower (CE)
2690770	Simplicity Axion, 20HP w/42” Mower (AUST)

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Revision 03

Rev. Date 10/2007

TP 100-4470-03-ZT-SN

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Briggs & Stratton 150Z Series manual OPERATOR’S Manual, 20HP Zero-Turn Riders

Contents

20HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S ManualPage Table of Contents General Operation Safety Rules Ignition System Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & Maintenance 2690716 Safety & Operation Decals Mfg. No ID Tag Identification Numbers Control Functions OperationGround Speed Levers Parking Brake Engine Speed Control General Operating Safety Fuel Recommendations Checks Before Starting Stopping the Rider & Engine Emergency StoppingStarting the Engine Mowing Smooth Travel Driving PracticeForward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Practice Turning In Place Practice Turning Around a CornerExecuting Turns Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Installing the Mower Deck Mower Deck Removal InstallationRemoving the Mower Deck Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceRider MAINTENANCE, All Models 20HP Briggs & Stratton Clean Debris from Rider Engine Compartment Accessing the Engine CompartmentClean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas and AIR Filter Check Tire Pressure Grease LubricationOil Blade Removal Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower Blades Check Rider Safety System Clean the Battery and CablesOperational Safety Checks Adjust PTO Clutch Window Adjustment Nut Feeler Gauge Check / Adjust PTO Clutch Change Engine OIL Check Engine OIL LevelChange Engine OIL & Filter Air Filter Removal & Installation Service AIR Filter PRE-CLEANER Air Filter Service Pre-Cleaner Pre-Cleaner ServiceReplace Spark Plug Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment Service & AdjustmentsSpeed Balancing Adjustment Cutting Height Adjustment Battery Charging Brake AdjustmentEngine Adjustments 62cm Side to Side Leveling Mower Deck Leveling Adjustments Mower Drive Belt Replacement Mower Belt ReplacementFront To Back Leveling Storage StorageBefore Storage After Storage Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Mower Service Items SpecificationsEngine Transmission ChassisPage WATER, Fertilize HOW and When toAerate HOW High to MOW the Grass Proper Mowing Speed When and HOW Often to MOW