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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Axion / 150Z Series
18.5, 21, 24, 26HP Zero-Turn Riders
Mfg. No. Description
7800360 Simplicity Axion Model ZT18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower
7800380 Simplicity Axion Model CZT18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower (California Model)
7800269 Snapper 150Z Model SC18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower
7800392 Snapper 150Z Model CSC18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower (California Model)
7800374 Simplicity Axion Model ZT2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower
7800381 Simplicity Axion Model CZT2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower (California Model)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules Service & Adjustments General Operation...................................................2 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............28 Transportation & Storage ........................................2 Speed Balancing Adjustment................................28 Slope Operation ......................................................3 Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................28 Towed Equipment...........................................
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SAFETY RULES Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 19. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel GENERAL OPERATION weights or counterweights. 1.
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SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. on it. Use extra caution when operati
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4 THIS IS A 10 DEGREE SLOPE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 10 DEGREES MAX. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your unit up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Braking may be affected by attachments. Reduce speed
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13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE outdoors. Safe Handling of Gasoline 14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as sources of ignition. necessary. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 16. Use only authorized replacement parts when making 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine repairs. running. Allow the engine to cool be
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SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional This unit has been designed and manufactured to messages on your rider and mower should be carefully provide you with the safety and reliability you would read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when expect from an industry leader in outdoor power these instructions are not followed. The information is for equipment manufacturing. your safety and it is important! The safety decals below Although reading this
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SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ID Tag When contacting the service center for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. The identification tag is located on the underside of the PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA seat. Tilt the seat forward to access the ID tag. Model Description Name/Number Part Number Unit Serial Number Date Purchased ENGINE
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OPERATION Left Right Ground Speed Ground Speed Control Lever Control Lever Ground Speed Levers - Ground Speed Levers - DRIVE Positons START/PARK Positons Mower Cutting Height Switch Parking Choke Brake (Closed) Lever Choke (Open) Parking Brake Lever - Parking Brake Lever - ENGAGE Positon DISENGAGE Positon Fuel Tank Engine Cap Speed (Fast) Engine Speed CONTROL FUNCTIONS RUN OFF START (Slow) The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, Transmission Mow
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Choke Hour Meter The hour meter measures the number of hours the key CLOSE the choke for cold starting (pull knob up). OPEN has been in the RUN position. the choke once the engine starts (push knob down). If the engine is warm, it may not require choking. If this is NOTE: The hour meter will register the passage of time the case, set the choke to OPEN (push the knob down) when the key is in the RUN position, even if the engine is while cranking the engine. In most cases, you will need not ru
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CHECKS BEFORE STARTING � Check that the crankcase oil is filled to full mark on dipstick (see CHECK ENGINE OIL in the Maintenance section). � Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS For daily operation: Use only unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel. Methyl Teriary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% A MTBE by volume) are
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9. Stop the rider and engine (see STOPPING THE EMERGENCY STOPPING RIDER AND ENGINE). In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND method only in emergency situations. For normal engine NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE a slope. RIDER AND ENGINE. 1. Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed STOPPING THE RIDER & ENGINE control
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Smooth Travel DRIVING PRACTICE - The lever controls of the BASIC DRIVING zero turn rider are WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% highly responsive. (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section. The BEST method of Zero turn riders operate differently from other four- handling the ground wheeled vehicles. The drive wheels are also your speed control levers is in steering wheels. If you cannot drive the unit on a hill, you three steps — as shown will not be able to steer th
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Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning In Place While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually To “zero turn” means to turn in place. To turn in place, return back toward neutral. Practice several times before gradually move one ground speed control lever forward mowing. from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultaneously. Repeat several times. NOTE: To prevent damaging your lawn by pivoting directly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least slig
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MOWER DECK REMOVAL & A INSTALLATION - 33” DECKS B C NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. WARNING A After lowering the mower cutting height, engage parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the ignition switch to STOP, and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. Removing the Mower Deck 1. Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed control levers in START/PARK position, engage the D parking brake, turn the i
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MOWER DECK REMOVAL & B C INSTALLATION - 42” & 50” DECKS A NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. WARNING After lowering the mower cutting height, engage D parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the ignition switch to STOP, and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. Removing the Mower Deck 1. Turn the mower blades OFF, put the ground speed Figure 12. Mower Hitch Components - 42 & 50” Decks control levers in ST
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following schedules should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. Before Spring 8 25 100 200 Yearly RIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models Each Use & Fall Hours Hours Hours Hours Clean Debris from Rider and Engine Compartment * � Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas & Air Filter * � Check Tire Pressure � Lubricate Rider & Mower * � Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades � Clean Battery & Cables � Check Rider Safety System ** � � � Check / Adjust PTO
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Rider Maintenance Items WARNING Move the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, engage the parking brake, turn the mower blades OFF, turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for all moving parts to stop before accessing the engine compartment or performing any maintenance procedures. ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Figure 14. Accessing the Engine Compartment Lift up on the back edge of the seat deck to access the engine compartment. A B CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT Serv
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LUBRICATION Service Interval: 25 hours. Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 17 through 23 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 lithium grease. Figure 18. Mower Lubrication - 42” Deck Oil: � hydro linkage � brake linkage � mower deck height adjustment linkage � ground speed control linkage Gene
