Snapper 150Z Series

Figure 21. Lubricating Rider

Figure 22. Lubricating Rider

Figure 23. Lubricating Mower Lift

Contents

Main OPERATORS MANUAL 18.5, 21, 24, 26HP Zero-Turn Riders Axion / 150Z Series 7102312 Page TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position. SAFETY RULES GENERAL OPERATION TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE CAUTION CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM SLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION N THIS IS A OT G SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6 SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS SAMPLE OPERATION Ground Speed Levers Parking Brake Lever Engine Speed Control CONTROL FUNCTIONS GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING - TRAILERS CHECKS BEFORE STARTING FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on a slope. DO NOT TOW RIDER EMERGENCY STOPPING STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE BASIC DRIVING Reverse Travel Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Forward Travel ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Executing Turns Turning In Place MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 33 DECKS NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - 42 & 50 DECKS NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck MAINTENANCE Rider Maintenance Items ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LUBRICATION Page CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES Page CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLES NOTE: On models with 33 decks, the battery is mounted on the right side of the engine compartment. CHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEM Operational SAFETY Checks CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: Engine Maintenance Items CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER SERVICE AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER - 18.5 & 21 HP ENGINES NOTE: Air filter configuration may differ from shown. Consult engine manual for further information. Air Filter Removal & Installation 2. 3. SERVICE AIR FILTER - 24 & 26HP ENGINES NOTE: Air filter configuration may differ from shown. Consult engine manual for further information. Pre-CleanerAir Filter 2. 2. REPLACE SPARK PLUG CLEAN COMBUSTION CHAMBER - BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS Pre-Cleaner Service NOTE: Replace a worn or damaged pre-cleaner. Air Filter Service SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT BATTERY CHARGING ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling - 33 Decks MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling - 42 & 50 Decks Front To Back Leveling - 33 Deck Front To Back Leveling - 42 & 50 Decks MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 33 Decks Note: Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 42 Decks Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 50 Decks STORAGE STORAGE Before Storage After Storage TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting the Mower SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE (18.5HP): ENGINE (21HP): ENGINE (24HP): ENGINE (26HP): SERVICE ITEMS Replacement Parts Technical Manuals Maintenance Items Lawn Care & Mowing Information HOW AND WHEN TO WATER, FERTILIZE & AERATE 1/3 HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW PROPER MOWING SPEED