Javelin Series Simplicity
250 Z Series Snapper
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Mfg. No. Description
Safety Decals
Safety Rules & Information
Safety Interlock System
Features & Controls
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules & Information
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Safety Rules and Information
OPERATION
EMISSIONS
TOWING
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules and Information
Identification Numbers
Identification Numbers
SAFETY DECALS
Safety Decals
Decal - Ignition Switch
Decal - Cutting Height Adjust
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Safety Decals Cont. & Interlock System Checks
Operational SAFETY Checks
Decal - Danger - Cut Hands Part No Decal - Mower Guard Part No
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Features & Controls
Motion Control Levers
Choke
Ignition Switch
Features & Controls
PTO Switch
Seat Adjustment Knobs
C. Seat Adjustment Knobs Under Seat
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
Operation
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Operation
STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE
MOWING
BASIC DRIVING
ZERO TURN DRIVING PRACTICE
Smooth Travel
Forward Travel Practice
Practice Turning Around a Corner
ADVANCED DRIVING
Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn
Practice Turning In Place
Figure 9. Trailer Weight Recommendations A. Clevis Pin B. Clip
MOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ATTACHING A TRAILER
Removal
Important Be sure the belt is installed properly onto all pulleys
Installation
Operation
Figure 11. Rear Deck Lift Components
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
Regular Maintenance
SAFETY ITEMS
RIDER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
LUBRICATION
Regular Maintenance
Grease
2x
Figure 16. Blade Installation A. 4x4 Wood Block B. Blade Washer
Service Interval Every 10 Hours or As Required
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
Figure 14. Blade Removal
A B Figure 18. Fuel Valve Replacement
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
View looking back from battery compartment A. Fuel Valve
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
B A C Figure 19. Battery Compartment A. Positive + Cable & Terminal
STORAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
TROUBLESHOOTING THE MOWER
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
Rider Troubleshooting Continued
PROBLEM
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
MOTION CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
MOTION CONTROL LEVER FRICTION ADJUSTMENT
ROLLER BAR ADJUSTMENT
F BE D C A Figure 21a. Motion Control Lever Friction Adjustment
A C D B E G F Figure 23. Neutral Adjustment
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTS
A. Control Bracket Weldment B. Rod End C. Rod End Connecting Hardware
G. Spring Adjustment Nuts
FRONT SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT SELECT MODELS
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Brake Adjustment
D E F C B A Figure 23a. Parking Brake Adjustment
Figure 25. PTO Clutch Adjustment
PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
A. Adjustment Window Qty. 3, one shown B. Adjustment Nut
Figure 26. Adjust PTO Clutch A. Window B. Adjustment Nut
Figure 27. Orient Blades Side-to-Side
MOWER DECK LEVELING
Figure 28. Measure Blade Tips to Ground
Mower Deck
Figure 31a. Deck Timing Rod Adjustment A. Deck Timing Rod
DECK TIMING ROD ADJUSTMENT
ROLLER BAR LEVELING
If Equipped
BATTERY CHARGING
TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
CB A
Figure 33a. Anti-Rotation Bracket View Looking Back from Mower Deck
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS
MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT
E A Figure 34. Mower Belt Routing - 44” & 50” Decks
A. Right Arbor Pulley B. Left / Center Arbor Pulleys C. PTO Pulley
A B Figure 36. Fuse Designations and Ratings A. Accessory - 30 Amp
FUSE REPLACEMENT
B. Start - 15 Amp
Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
DIMENSIONS
Specifications
Engine Power Rating Information
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE ITEMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS
TECHNICAL MANUALS
Model Mfg. No Your Name Address City, State, Zip Visa/Mastercard No
P RO D U C T S, I N C McDonough, GA