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