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Simplicity 250 Z Table of Contents, Operation, Regular Maintenance, Safety Rules & Information

Models: 250 Z

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Safety Rules & Information	2
Identification Numbers	5
Safety Decals	6
Safety Interlock System	7
Features & Controls	8
Control Functions	8
Operation	10
General Operating Safety	10
Checks Before Starting	10
Starting the Engine	11
Stopping the Rider & Engine	11
Mowing	11
Pushing the Rider by Hand	11
Zero Turn Driving Practice	12
Attaching a Trailer	14
Mower Removal & Installation	14
Regular Maintenance	16
Schedule	16
Lubrication	17
Servicing the Mower Blades	18
Checking Tire Pressures	19
Checking/Adding Fuel	19
Fuel Filter	19
Engine Maintenance	19
Battery Maintenance	20
Storage	20

Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service	.......21
Troubleshooting the Rider	21
Troubleshooting the Mower	22
Seat Adjustments	23
Motion Control Lever Adjustment	23
Speed Balancing Adjustment	23
Motion Control Lever Friction Adjustment	24
Cutting Height Adjustment	24
Roller Bar Adjustment	24
Neutral Adjustments	25
Parking Brake Adjustment	26
Front Suspension Adjustment	26
PTO Clutch Adjustment	27
Blade Brake Check	27
Mower Deck Leveling	28
Deck Timing Rod Adjustment	29
Roller Bar Leveling	29
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement	30
Battery Charging	30
Mower Belt Replacement	31
Fuse Replacement	32
Specifications	33
Parts & Accessories	34

NOTE: In this manual, “left” and “right” are referred to as seen from the operating position.

WARNING

You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to set-up and operate your machine.

Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and / or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

WARNING

Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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Simplicity 250 Z Table of Contents, Operation, Regular Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service, Safety Decals

Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 250 Z Series SnapperJavelin Series Simplicity Mfg. No. DescriptionTroubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Table of ContentsRegular Maintenance Safety Rules & InformationPROTECTION FOR CHILDREN Safety Rules & InformationIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERSPREPARATION Safety Rules and InformationIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINEMAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety Rules and Information MAINTENANCECE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS Identification NumbersIdentification Numbers B A C H D Sample Only FDecal - Ignition Switch Safety DecalsSAFETY DECALS Decal - Safety SymbolsDecal - Danger - Cut Hands Part No Decal - Deck/Chute Warning Part No Safety Decals Cont. & Interlock System ChecksSAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Engine Speed Control Features & ControlsCONTROL FUNCTIONS PTO Switch Features & ControlsIgnition Switch Seat Adjustment KnobsCHECKS BEFORE STARTING GENERAL OPERATING SAFETYOperation B. Crankcase Oil Fill Under Engine Cover C. Seat Adjustment KnobsSTOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE OperationSTARTING THE ENGINE PUSHING THE RIDER BY HANDOperation ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICEBASIC DRIVING Figure 3. Move Control Levers GraduallyPractice Turning In Place ADVANCED DRIVINGOperation ExecutingFigure 9. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip MOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONATTACHING A TRAILER OperationA. Pin & Washer Left side shown, right side same OperationFigure 11. Rear Deck Lift Components B. Lock Nut Left side shown, right side sameRegular Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURESGrease Regular MaintenanceLUBRICATION 2xService Interval Every 10 Hours or As Required SERVICING THE MOWER BLADESRegular Maintenance Figure 16. Blade Installation A. 4x4 Wood Block B. Blade WasherCHECKING / ADDING FUEL ENGINE MAINTENANCECHECK TIRE PRESSURES FUEL FILTERRegular Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCESTORAGE B A C Figure 19. Battery Compartment A. Positive + Cable & TerminalTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER PROBLEMRider Troubleshooting Continued Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceTROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER PROBLEMMOTION CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceSEAT ADJUSTMENTS SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENTROLLER BAR ADJUSTMENT MOTION CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTMENTCUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & ServiceA C BG D E FH Figure 23. Neutral Adjustment Right Side Shown NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTSTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service A. Control Bracket Weldment B. Rod End C. Rod End Connecting HardwareTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTFRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT SELECT MODELS D E F C B A Figure 23a. Parking Brake AdjustmentTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTBLADE BRAKE CHECK Figure 25. PTO Clutch AdjustmentFigure 27. Orient Blades Side-to-Side MOWER DECK LEVELINGTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service Figure 28. Measure Blade Tips to GroundTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service DECK TIMING ROD ADJUSTMENTROLLER BAR LEVELING Figure 31a. Deck Timing Rod Adjustment A. Deck Timing RodTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENTBATTERY CHARGING CB ATo avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS MOWER BELT REPLACEMENTTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service E A Figure 34. Mower Belt Routing - 44” Decks A. Right Arbor PulleyA Figure 36. Fuse Replacement FUSE REPLACEMENTTroubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service B. PTO - 7.5 Amp C. Charge - 30 Amp D. Accessory - 30 AmpDIMENSIONS SpecificationsCE COMPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINETECHNICAL MANUALS REPLACEMENT PARTSMAINTENANCE ITEMS Parts & AccessoriesP RO D U C T S, I N C McDonough, GA