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