Snapper 7800374 manual

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    8/2008 1 TP 300-5412---ZT-SN Axion / 150Z Series Form No. 7102754 Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright © 2008 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products: Initial setup Model. No. Description 7800360 Simplicity Axion Model ZT18533, 18.5HP [...]

  • Page 2

    Axion / 150Z Series TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 8/2008 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS: SAFETY RULES .................................................................3 SETUP PROCEDURES Quick Setup List ................................................................6 Uncrating ............................................................................7 Battery Activ[...]

  • Page 3

    Axion / 150Z Series 8/2008 3 TP 300-5412---ZT-SN SAFETY R ULES GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. 2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar w[...]

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    Axion / 150Z Series TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 8/2008 4 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of anothe[...]

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    Axion / 150Z Series 8/2008 5 TP 300-5412---ZT-SN SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. 4. Never fuel the machin[...]

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    Axion / 150Z Series TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 8/2008 6 Quick Setup List P age Setup Procedure Steps to P erform 7 Uncrating ❏ Remov e crate & banding. ❏ Place transmissions in R OLL RELEASE position & roll off skid. 8 Battery Activation & ❏ Charge the battery (Note: proceed with other setup steps Installation while batter y is charging)[...]

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    8/2008 7 TP 300-5412---ZT-SN Axion / 150Z Series Uncrating 1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove plastic wrap. 2. Cut any banding securing the unit. IMPORT ANT NO TE When cutting crate from bottom skid, use caution around tires and mower rollers. 3. Locate the transmission release [...]

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    TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 8/2008 8 Axion / 150Z Series W ARNING Corrosion hazard. Batteries contain acid. Always keep the battery upright and do not spill the electrolyte. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Explosion hazard. Changing the battery produces explosive hydrogen gas. Only charge the battery in a well ventilated area, away from any ignition sour[...]

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    8/2008 9 TP 300-5412---ZT-SN Axion / 150Z Series 5/16-1 8 x 3/4 14-19 ft. lbs. 19-25 N.m. Installing the Seat 1. Raise the seat base. 2. Align the holes in the seat bottom with the holes in the seat base. 3. Secure the seat to the seat base with four 5/16-18 x 3/4” bolts. Torque to 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-25 N.m.) See Figure 5. Figure 5. Installing th[...]

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    Axion / 150Z Series TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 8/2008 10 Installing the Seat Safety Switc h 1. Squeeze the side clips of the safety switch (A, Figure 6), and insert the switch into the slot (B) in the seat bottom. Be sure to slide the switch fully forward. 2. Connect the harness terminal housing (C) to the seat switch. 3. Loop the wire tie (D) around both[...]

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    Axion / 150Z Series 8/2008 11 TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 5/16-1 8 x 1-3/4 5/16-1 8 15-17 ft. lbs. 20-23 N.m. Setting Up the Gr ound Speed Contr ol Le vers 1. Loosen (do not remove) the hardware securing the ground speed control levers to the lever bases. 2. Raise the levers, aligning the upper hole in each lever with the upper slotted hole in the lever ba[...]

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    TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 8/2008 12 Axion / 150Z Series 30-40 ft. lbs. 41-54 N.m. T or que Mower Blade Har d ware 1. Check to see that the blade and hardware are installed according to the diagram shown (A, Figures 8-10). 2. Torque the blade hardware to the noted torque (B): Note: Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation. A B Figure 8. Torquing the m[...]

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    8/2008 13 TP 300-5412---ZT-SN Axion / 150Z Series 8 0-90 ft. lbs. 10 8 -122 N.m. A B Figure 9. Torquing the mower blade hardware (42” Deck) 45-55 ft. lbs. 61-75 N.m. A B Figure 10. Torquing the mower blade hardware (50” Deck)[...]

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    TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 8/2008 14 Axion / 150Z Series Size PSI bar Rear 10-12 ,69-, 8 3 Fr o n t 1 8 -20 1,24-1,3 8 Chec k Fluid Le vels Fill & Chec k Engine Oil Removing the rear cover to gain access to the engine, use the dipstick (Figure 11) to check the engine oil level. If necessary add engine oil. Check engine manufacturer’s owner’s manua[...]

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    8/2008 15 TP 300-5412---ZT-SN Axion / 150Z Series 42” Deck shown, all decks similar Figure 13. Lubrication (deck) Figure 14. Lubrication (ground speed control levers) Figure 15. Lubrication (chassis and wheels) Lubrication Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points as well as those shown in Figures 13-15. Grease: • front caster whee[...]

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    TP 300-5412---ZT-SN 8/2008 16 Axion / 150Z Series CHECK RIDER SAFETY SYSTEM Service Interval: Every 100 hours, every spring/fall, and after storage of 30 days or longer. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety systems are present for your safety. Do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety devic[...]