Javelin Series Simplicity
250 Z Series Snapper
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Mfg. No. Description
Regular Maintenance
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service
Safety Rules & Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules & Information
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules and Information
PREPARATION
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Safety Rules and Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
CE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS
B A C H D Sample Only F
SAFETY DECALS
Safety Decals
Decal - Ignition Switch
Decal - Safety Symbols
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Safety Decals Cont. & Interlock System Checks
Decal - Danger - Cut Hands Part No Decal - Deck/Chute Warning Part No
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Features & Controls
Engine Speed Control
Ignition Switch
Features & Controls
PTO Switch
Seat Adjustment Knobs
Operation
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
B. Crankcase Oil Fill Under Engine Cover C. Seat Adjustment Knobs
STARTING THE ENGINE
Operation
STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE
PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND
BASIC DRIVING
ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE
Operation
Figure 3. Move Control Levers Gradually
Operation
ADVANCED DRIVING
Practice Turning In Place
Executing
ATTACHING A TRAILER
MOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Figure 9. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip
Operation
Figure 11. Rear Deck Lift Components
Operation
A. Pin & Washer Left side shown, right side same
B. Lock Nut Left side shown, right side same
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Regular Maintenance
Grease
2x
Regular Maintenance
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Service Interval Every 10 Hours or As Required
Figure 16. Blade Installation A. 4x4 Wood Block B. Blade Washer
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL
FUEL FILTER
STORAGE
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Regular Maintenance
B A C Figure 19. Battery Compartment A. Positive + Cable & Terminal
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Rider Troubleshooting Continued
PROBLEM
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
MOTION CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
MOTION CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTMENT
ROLLER BAR ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTS
A C BG D E FH Figure 23. Neutral Adjustment Right Side Shown
A. Control Bracket Weldment B. Rod End C. Rod End Connecting Hardware
FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT SELECT MODELS
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
D E F C B A Figure 23a. Parking Brake Adjustment
BLADE BRAKE CHECK
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Figure 25. PTO Clutch Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
MOWER DECK LEVELING
Figure 27. Orient Blades Side-to-Side
Figure 28. Measure Blade Tips to Ground
ROLLER BAR LEVELING
DECK TIMING ROD ADJUSTMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Figure 31a. Deck Timing Rod Adjustment A. Deck Timing Rod
BATTERY CHARGING
TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
CB A
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
E A Figure 34. Mower Belt Routing - 44” Decks A. Right Arbor Pulley
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
FUSE REPLACEMENT
A Figure 36. Fuse Replacement
B. PTO - 7.5 Amp C. Charge - 30 Amp D. Accessory - 30 Amp
CE COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
DIMENSIONS
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS
TECHNICAL MANUALS
Parts & Accessories
P RO D U C T S, I N C McDonough, GA