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OPERATORS MANUAL
18.5, 21, 24, 26HP Zero-Turn Riders
Axion / 150Z Series
7102312
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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
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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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
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CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES
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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
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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
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HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS
Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting
Lawn Care & Mowing Information
WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOW
PROPER MOWING SPEED