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