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