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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Axion / 150Z ZTR Series
20HP Zero-Turn Riders
Mfg. No. Description
2690715 Simplicity Axion, 20HP w/ 42” Mower (CE)
2690716 Snapper 150Z, 20HP w/ 42” Mower (CE)
1734212
Revision 02
Rev. Date 4/2007
TP 100-4470-02-ZT-SN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules Service & Adjustments General Operation...................................................2 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment .............24 Transportation & Storage ........................................2 Speed Balancing Adjustment................................24 Slope Operation ......................................................3 Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................24 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 operatin
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4 THIS IS A 10 DEGREE SLOPE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF RIDER WITH ATTACHMENT 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
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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 bef
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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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S SA AM MP PL LE E 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 Purchase
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OPERATION Right Left Ground Speed & Ground Speed Parking Brake Control Lever Lever Mower Cutting Height Switch Ground Speed Levers - Ground Speed Levers - Choke DRIVE Positons START/PARK Positons (Closed) Choke (Open) 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 Mower Blade stopping, driving, and mowing require the Release Levers Switch Ignition combined
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Mower Cutting Height Switch Mower Blade Switch To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mower The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades deck), press the top of the yellow cutting height switch. on and off. To turn the mower blades ON, pull the switch To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mower up. To turn the mower blades OFF, push the switch deck), press the bottom of the switch. Mower cutting down. Always set the engine speed control to FAST height range is approximatel
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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 app
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EMERGENCY STOPPING PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped NOTE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on by simply turning the ignition switch to STOP. Use this a slope. method only in emergency situations. For normal engine 1. Turn the mower blades OFF, push the ground speed shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE control levers out to their START/PARK positions, turn RIDER AND ENGINE. the ignition switch OFF, remove the key, and wai
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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 the u
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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 sligh
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MOWER DECK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION B C NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a A hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. WARNING After lowering the mower cutting height, engage parking brake, turn off the mower blades, turn the ignition switch to STOP, and remove key before D 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, turn the ignition OFF, and wait for all moving part
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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 C
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Rider Maintenance Items WARNING Move the ground speed levers to START/PARK positions, 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 12. 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 Service Interval: Before each use
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LUBRICATION Service Interval: 25 hours. Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15 through 19 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. Oil: � hydro linkage � brake linkage � mower deck height adjustment linkage � ground speed control linkage Generally, all moving metal parts should be o
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CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES Service Interval: 25 hours or as required. WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. LOOSEN WARNING For your personal safety, blade mounting Figure 20. Blade Removal capscrews must each be installed with two spring washers or a hex washer and spring washer, then securely tightened.Torque blade mounting nut to Workbench 80 - 90 ft. lbs. (10
