Snapper Z-Mow / 150Z manual

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

Mfg. No. Description

2690611 Z-Mow, 18.5HP & 42”Mower (CE)

2690612 150Z, 18.5HP & 42” Mower (CE)

Z-Mow / 150Z Series

1733615

Revision 00

Rev.Date 11/2006

TP 100-4413-00-ZT-SN

Contents

Main Page TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE:In this manual, left and right are referred to as seen from the operating position. GENERAL OPERATION TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE CAUTION SAFETY RULES CHILDREN EMISSIONS IGNITION SYSTEM SLOPE OPERATION TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS NOTE:For location of engine identification numbers, refer to the engine owners manual. SSAAMMPPLLEE SSAAMMPPLLEE North American / CE Models CE Models (Only) CE Identification Tag Markings PRE-OPERATION Read The Operators Manual 1. 2. 3. 4. Check Tire Pressure 5. Push Unit Off Crate 7. OPERATION Ground Speed Levers / Parking Brake Throttle Control Choke CONTROL FUNCTIONS GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNING - TRAILERS CHECKS BEFORE STARTING FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND DO NOT TOW RIDER EMERGENCY STOPPING STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE BASIC DRIVING Reverse Travel Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Forward Travel ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a Corner Executing Turns Turning In Place MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NOTE:Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck MAINTENANCE Rider Maintenance Items CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LUBRICATION CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES CHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEM Operational SAFETY Checks CLEANING THE BATTERY AND CABLES CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER Air Filter Removal & Installation 1. 2. 3. REPLACE SPARK PLUG SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PTO CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT BATTERY CHARGING ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling Front To Back Leveling MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Drive Belt Replacement STORAGE STORAGE Troubleshooting the Rider TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the Mower Specifications ENGINE: 18.5 HP* Briggs & Stratton CHASSIS: TRANSMISSION: