Axion / 150Z ZTR Series, 20HP Zero-Turn Riders

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Axion / 150Z ZTR Series

20HP Zero-Turn Riders

Mfg. No.	Description
2690715	Simplicity Axion, 20HP w/ 42” Mower (CE)
2690716	Snapper 150Z, 20HP w/ 42” Mower (CE)

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Revision 02

Rev. Date 4/2007

TP 100-4470-02-ZT-SN

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Snapper manual Axion / 150Z ZTR Series, 20HP Zero-Turn Riders, Operator’S Manual, 2690715, 2690716

Contents

20HP Zero-Turn Riders Axion / 150Z ZTR SeriesOPERATOR’S MANUAL 2690715Page Safety Rules TABLE OF CONTENTSService & Adjustments Troubleshooting GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESTRANSPORTING AND STORAGE CHILDREN SLOPE OPERATIONEMISSIONS TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITS 10 DEGREES MAX ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILLALON THIS Service & Maintenance SERVICE AND MAINTENANCESafe Handling of Gasoline SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS ID Tag IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSENGINE REFERENCE DATA PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Ignition Switch Right Ground Speed Parking Brake Lever Mower Cutting Height SwitchOPERATION CONTROL FUNCTIONS Mower Cutting Height Switch GENERAL OPERATING SAFETYIgnition Switch Mower Blade Switch CHECKS BEFORE STARTING WARNING - TRAILERSFUEL RECOMMENDATIONS Never allow passengers to ride on the unit STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE EMERGENCY STOPPINGSTARTING THE ENGINE MOWING BASIC DRIVING DRIVING PRACTICESmooth Travel Forward Travel Practice Practice Turning Around a Corner ADVANCED DRIVINGPractice Turning In Place Executing Turns Installing the Mower Deck MOWER DECK REMOVAL INSTALLATIONRemoving the Mower Deck Figure 10. Mower Hitch Components A. Hair Pin Clip MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCERIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models ENGINE MAINTENANCE ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Rider Maintenance ItemsCLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER LUBRICATION Service Interval 25 hoursGrease Figure 15. Mower Lubrication Figure 21. Balancing The Blade A D B C Figure 22. Blade Installation CLEAN DECK CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADESFigure 20. Blade Removal 4x4 Wood Block CHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEM CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLESOperational SAFETY Checks Service Interval 100 Hours Service Interval 200 Hours CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCHA B B B Figure 24. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window Qty. 3, one shown B. Adjustment Nut B A C CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Engine Maintenance ItemsCHANGE ENGINE OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER Air Filter Removal & Installation SERVICE AIR FILTER PRE-CLEANERA. Air Filter Latch B. Air Filter Cover C. Air Filter D. Pre-Cleaner A B A B Air Filter Service Pre-Cleaner ServicePre-Cleaner NOTE Replace a worn or damaged pre-cleaner GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTSSPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT BATTERY CHARGING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTENGINE ADJUSTMENTS Figure 34. Brake Adjustment A. Brake Rod B. Adjustment Nut Figure 37. Side-to-Side Adjustment A. Threaded Rod B. Trunnion MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTSSide to Side Leveling A B C Figure 35. Measure Blade Tips to Ground A. Mower Deck Mower Drive Belt Replacement MOWER BELT REPLACEMENTFront To Back Leveling Figure 38. Orient Blades Front-to-Back STORAGE STORAGEBefore Storage After Storage Troubleshooting the Rider TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine will not turnover adjust Troubleshooting the MowerEngine runs, but rider will not SERVICE ITEMS SPECIFICATIONSReplacement Parts Maintenance Items WATER, FERTILIZE HOW AND WHEN TOAERATE HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS PROPER MOWING SPEED WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOWNote Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing Lawn Care & Mowing Information P RO D U C T S, I N C . 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Axion / 150Z ZTR Series

20HP Zero-Turn Riders

2690715

Simplicity Axion, 20HP w/ 42” Mower (CE)

2690716

Snapper 150Z, 20HP w/ 42” Mower (CE)

Revision 02