Snapper Z-Mow / 150Z LUBRICATION

Figure 15b. Arbor Lubrication (3-Blade Model Shown)

Figure 16. Lubricating Rider

Figure 17. Lubricating Rider

Figure 15a. Mower Lubrication

LUBRICATION

Service Interval: 25 hours.

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15

through 17 as well as the following lubrication points.

Grease:

• front wheel grease fittings

• front wheel bushings

• mower pivots

• mower arbors

Use grease fittings when present.

Not all greases are compatible.Use automotive-type lithi-

um grease.

Oil:

• rear frame assembly pivot

• hydro linkage

• brake linkage

• frame pivot points

• mower deck height adjustment linkage

• brake linkage

Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where

contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off

belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and sur-

faces clean both before and after lubrication.

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: