Operation, Control Functions, Choke | Snapper 150Z ZTR Series

OPERATION

OPERATION

Left

Ground Speed

Control Lever

Right

Ground Speed &

Parking Brake

Lever

Mower

Cutting

Height

Switch

Ground Speed Levers -	Ground Speed Levers -
DRIVE Positons	START/PARK Positons

Fuel Tank

Cap

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks please read the entire section.

	Transmission	Mower Blade
	Release Levers
		Switch

Choke

(Closed)

Choke (Open)

Engine

Speed

(Fast)

Engine

RUN Speed

OFF START (Slow)

Ignition

Switch

Figure 1. Controls

Ground Speed Levers /

Parking Brake

These levers control the ground speed and parking brake of the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drive wheel and the right lever controls the right rear drive wheel and parking brake.

Pushing the levers out to the side, away from the operator’s lap, locks the parking brake in PARK position (inset, Figure 1). This is the proper position for starting the rider. Pulling the levers in across the operator’s lap puts the levers in DRIVE positions.

From DRIVE position, moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel. Pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed. The further a lever is pushed, the faster the drive wheel will turn.

See DRIVING PRACTICE for steering instructions.

Engine Speed Control

The engine speed control adjusts engine speed. Always set the engine speed to FAST for driving and mowing. Move the engine speed control back to SLOW to decrease engine speed. NEVER turn on the mower blades with the engine speed set to SLOW. Only turn on the mower blades with the engine speed set to FAST.

Choke

CLOSE the choke for cold starting (pull knob up). OPEN the choke once the engine starts (push knob down). If the engine is warm, it may not require choking. If this is the case, set the choke to OPEN (push the knob down) while cranking the engine. In most cases, you will need to close the choke in order to start the engine.

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Snapper 150Z ZTR Series manual Operation, Control Functions, Ground Speed Levers Parking Brake, Engine Speed Control, Choke

Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL Axion / 150Z ZTR Series20HP Zero-Turn Riders 2690715Page Service & Adjustments TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Rules Troubleshooting GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULESTRANSPORTING AND STORAGE EMISSIONS SLOPE OPERATIONCHILDREN TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ON UNITS ALON ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL10 DEGREES MAX THIS Service & Maintenance SERVICE AND MAINTENANCESafe Handling of Gasoline SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS ENGINE REFERENCE DATA IDENTIFICATION NUMBERSID Tag PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA OPERATION Right Ground Speed Parking Brake Lever Mower Cutting Height SwitchIgnition Switch CONTROL FUNCTIONS Ignition Switch GENERAL OPERATING SAFETYMower Cutting Height Switch Mower Blade Switch FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING - TRAILERSCHECKS BEFORE STARTING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit STARTING THE ENGINE EMERGENCY STOPPINGSTOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE MOWING Smooth Travel DRIVING PRACTICEBASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Practice Turning In Place ADVANCED DRIVINGPractice Turning Around a Corner Executing Turns Removing the Mower Deck MOWER DECK REMOVAL INSTALLATIONInstalling the Mower Deck Figure 10. Mower Hitch Components A. Hair Pin Clip RIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ENGINE MAINTENANCE CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND Rider Maintenance ItemsACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER Grease Service Interval 25 hoursLUBRICATION Figure 15. Mower Lubrication Figure 20. Blade Removal CLEAN DECK CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADESFigure 21. Balancing The Blade A D B C Figure 22. Blade Installation 4x4 Wood Block Operational SAFETY Checks CLEAN THE BATTERY AND CABLESCHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEM Service Interval 100 Hours A B B B Figure 24. PTO Clutch Adjustment CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCHService Interval 200 Hours A. Adjustment Window Qty. 3, one shown B. Adjustment Nut B A C CHANGE ENGINE OIL Engine Maintenance ItemsCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER A. Air Filter Latch B. Air Filter Cover C. Air Filter D. Pre-Cleaner SERVICE AIR FILTER PRE-CLEANERAir Filter Removal & Installation A B A B Pre-Cleaner Pre-Cleaner ServiceAir Filter Service NOTE Replace a worn or damaged pre-cleaner SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTSGROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS BRAKE ADJUSTMENTBATTERY CHARGING Figure 34. Brake Adjustment A. Brake Rod B. Adjustment Nut Side to Side Leveling MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTSFigure 37. Side-to-Side Adjustment A. Threaded Rod B. Trunnion A B C Figure 35. Measure Blade Tips to Ground A. Mower Deck Front To Back Leveling MOWER BELT REPLACEMENTMower Drive Belt Replacement Figure 38. Orient Blades Front-to-Back Before Storage STORAGESTORAGE After Storage Engine will TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting the Rider not turnover Engine runs, but Troubleshooting the Moweradjust rider will not Replacement Parts SPECIFICATIONSSERVICE ITEMS Maintenance Items AERATE HOW AND WHEN TOWATER, FERTILIZE HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing WHEN AND HOW OFTEN TO MOWPROPER MOWING SPEED Lawn Care & Mowing Information P RO D U C T S, I N C . 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA