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