Snapper 2690644, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...50Z Series 24HP Zero Turn Riders Mfg No Description 2690644 Simplicity Axion 24HP w 50 Mower 2690647 Snapper 150Z 24HP w 50 Mower 2690771 Simplicity Axion 24HP w 50 Mower AUST 1734393 Revision 01 Rev Date 10 2007 TP 100 4471 01 ZT SN ...

Page 2: ...ris from Engine Cooling Areas 16 Check Tire Pressure 16 Lubrication 17 Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades 18 Clean the Battery Cables 19 Check Rider Safety System 19 Check Adjust PTO Clutch 20 Engine Maintenance Check Engine Oil Level 21 Change Engine Oil 21 Change Engine Oil Filter 21 Service Air Filter Pre Cleaner 22 Replace Spark Plug 23 Service Adjustments Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustm...

Page 3: ... ability to operate the equipment safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury 19 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights 20 Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents occurring to other people or property 21 All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction 22 Always wear substantial footwear and trousers Neve...

Page 4: ...ry and then turn slowly and gradually uphill if possible Never mow down slopes TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE ON UNITS 1 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point 2 Follow the manufacturers recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes See attaching a trailer under OPERATION 3 Never allow children or other...

Page 5: ...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 on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill s...

Page 6: ...tructions labels as necessary 11 Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot as spilled gasoline may ignite Do not spread fuel line clamps further than necessary Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation 12 Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL gasohol containing more than 10 ETHANOL gasoline additives or white gas because engine fuel system damage could result ...

Page 7: ...carefully Ifanyofthesedecals arelostordamaged replace them atonce Contact yourdealer forreplacements Theselabels areeasily applied andwillactasa constant visualreminder toyou andotherswhomayusethe equipment tofollow thesafety instructions necessary for safe effective operation Decal Tracking Adjustment Part No 126638 Decal Ground Speed Lever Part No 1734271 Decal Amputation and Thrown Objects Haza...

Page 8: ...turer s identification numbers and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access The identification tag is located on the underside of the seat Tilt the seat forward to access the ID tag Model Description Name Number Part Number Unit Serial Number Date Purchased Engine Make Engine Model Engine Type Spec Engine Code Serial Number 7 ...

Page 9: ...e levers in across the operator s lap puts the levers in DRIVE positions From DRIVE position moving a lever forward increases the FORWARD speed of the associated wheel Pulling back on a lever increases the REVERSE speed The further a lever is pushed the faster the drive wheel will turn Engine Speed Control The engine speed control adjusts engine speed Always set the engine speed to FAST for drivin...

Page 10: ...is in the RUN position even if the engine is not running _ Mower Blade Switch The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades on and off To turn the mower blades ON pull the switch up To turn the mower blades OFF push the switch down Always set the engine speed control to FAST before turning the mower blades ON and while mowing Transmission Release Levers The transmission release levers deact...

Page 11: ...Do not overfill Leave 2 inches of air space 5 cm in the tank for fuel expansion 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel cap WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit Before leaving the operator s position for any reason engage the parking brake and disengage the PTO Never leave the unit unattended i e out of sight with the engine running To reduce fire hazard keep the engine rider and mower f...

Page 12: ...VER engage the mower blades with the engine speed set to SLOW MOWING 1 Start the engine see STARTING THE ENGINE 2 Set the mower cutting height to the desired setting using the mower cutting height switch 3 Set the engine speed control to FAST 4 Turn the mower blades ON pull switch up 5 Move the ground speed control levers in from START PARK positions to drive positions levers in across the operato...

Page 13: ... session ALWAYS operate at full throttle when mowing and turn slowly to prevent tire slippage and damage to your lawn We suggest you begin with the Smooth Travel procedure to the right and then advance through the forward reverse and turning maneuvers WARNING Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while traveling in reverse Forward Travel Smooth Tr...

Page 14: ...lity to turn in place allows you to turn around at the end of a cutting row rather than having to stop and make a Y turn before starting a new row For example to execute a right end of row zero turn 2 Slow down at the end of the row Move the LEFT ground speed control lever forward slightly while moving the RIGHT ground speed control lever back to center and then slightly back from center Be sure t...

Page 15: ...n switch to OFF and remove the key 9 Remove the hair pin clip A securing the rear mower lift arm Separate the lift arm from the mower deck Repeat on both sides of the mower 10 Remove the hitch rod C from the hitch bracket 11 Slide the mower deck out from under the rider Installing the Mower Deck 1 Slide the mower deck under the right side of the rider Slide the mower forward and hook the front hit...

Page 16: ...n Battery Cables Check Rider Safety System Check Adjust PTO Clutch ENGINE MAINTENANCE 8 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours 100 400 ior Every or Every or Every Hours 24HP Briggs Stratton or Daily Season Season Season Check Engine Oil Level Replace Air Filter Change Oil 8ie_nCooiingFins Replace Spark Plugs Replace Fuel Filter 1 Clean Combustion Chamber More often in hot over 85 F 30 C weather or dust...

Page 17: ...NE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER Service Interval Before each use CAUTION If debris is not removed from the engine compartment and other hot surfaces it creates a fire hazard Before starting the unit at the beginning of the mowing session lift the seat deck and clean any debris from the intake screen on top of the engine A Figure 13 exposed engine cooling fins and around the air filter assembly Als...

Page 18: ...mpatible Use automotive type lithium grease Oil hydro linkage brake linkage mower deck height adjustment linkage control lever 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 surfaces clean both before and after lubrication Figure 15 Mower Lubrication Figure 17 Lubricating Rider ...

Page 19: ...gure 22 spring washer C hex washer B and blade 4 Clean the underside of the mower deck 5 Inspect the blades for nicks or dull edges Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge If the blade is damaged it must be replaced 6 Balance the blade as shown in Figure 21 Center the blade s hole on a nail lubricated with a drop of oil A balanced blade will remain level If the blade is not balanced continue to...

Page 20: ... safety systems are present for your safety Do not attempt to bypass safety switches and never tamper with safety devices Check their operation regularly Operational SAFETY Checks TEST 1 ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF Mower blades switch is ON OR Ground speed control levers are not in their START PARK positions TEST 2 ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF Mower blade switch is OFF AND Ground speed control levers are...

Page 21: ...h window positioning the gauge between the rotor face and the armature face as shown in Figure 25 4 Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts B Figure 24 until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosening the adjustment nuts NOTE The actu...

Page 22: ...L with oil filter change NOTE Change engine oil while the engine is warm Run the engine for a few minutes then shut the engine off and allow it to cool from hot to warm 1 Clean the area around the dip stick C Figure 27 and oil drain A 2 Remove the oil drain plug A and and dip stick C Allow ample time for complete drainage 3 Remove the oil filter B Discard the filter 21 Useoil classifiedAPI Service...

Page 23: ...sleeve surrounding the filter is damaged replace the filer DO NOT oil the foam sleeve or cartridge If there is oil of heavy dirt on the cartridge replace it DO NOT use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter cartridge Remove any dirt from the air filter housing 4 Replace the cartridge by aligning the hole of the cartridge with the air vent A Figure 30 5 Push the cartridge in toward the eng...

Page 24: ...igure 31 5 Reinstall the plug into the cylinder head Torque the plug to 180 in Ibs 20 N m Figure 31 Spark Plug Gapping 030 CLEAN COMBUSTION CHAMBER BRIGGS STRATTON MODELS Service Interval 100 400 hours In order to maintain emission compliance we recommend that after every 100 400 hours of operation you have an authorized Briggs Stratton Service Center remove combustion deposits from the cylinder c...

Page 25: ... other ground speed lever Figure 32 Control Lever Adjustment A Jam Nut B Carriage Bolt C Forward Slot D Mount Bolts E Knob SPEED BALANCING ADJUSTMENT If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward position the top speed of the right lever can be balanced by turning the adjustment knob E Figure 32 Loosen the jam nut and turn the knob COUNTERC...

Page 26: ...ing the battery and battery cables A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem contact your local dealer If you need to replace the battery follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section To charge the battery follow th...

Page 27: ...res See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 4 Set the cutting height to mid position Arrange the mower blades so that they are pointing from side to side Figure 36 5 Measure the distance between the tips of the outside blades and the ground Figures 35 36 If there is more than 1 8 3mm difference between the measurements on each side proceed to step 6 If the difference is 1 8 3mm or less proceed to Front To Back Le...

Page 28: ...rrectly tighten the rear jam nuts B to lock hitch rod in place Figure 39 Front to Back Leveling A Hitch Rod B Rear Jam Nut C Front Jam Nut MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT Mower Drive Belt Replacement 1 Park the rider on a level surface Disengage the PTO turn off the engine and set the ground speed control levers to PARK Remove the key 2 Use the idler pulley arm K Figure 40 to release belt tension and remov...

Page 29: ...is removed put in a cool dry place and fully charged about once a month If the battery is left in the unit disconnect the negative cable It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in the essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel line and fuel tank during storage Also alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which lea...

Page 30: ...rized dealer Engine will Engine is cold choke not in CLOSED position Move choke to CLOSED position turnover but Engine is warm choke not in OPEN position Move choke to OPEN position will not start Engine flooded Set choke to OPEN position when cranking engine Out of fuel Allow engine to cool then refill the fuel tank Fuel is old or stale or water in fuel Drain fuel replace with fresh fuel Contact ...

Page 31: ...ents Mower cut is Engine speed too slow Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing rough looking Blades are dull Sharpen or replace blades See Maintenance Section Mower drive belt slipping because it is oily or Clean or replace belt as necessary worn Blades not properly fastened to arbors See Check Replace Mower Blades in Maintenance Section Engine stalls Engine speed too slow Always set engine s...

Page 32: ...quipment actual on site or net horsepower This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to accessories air cleaner exhaust charging cooling carburetor fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations Briggs Stratton may substitute an engine of hi...

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