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Page 1: ... 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 2690770 Simplicity Axion 20HP w 42 Mower AUST 1734212 Revision 03 Rev Date 10 2007 TP 100 4470 03 ZT SN ...

Page 2: ... from Engine Cooling Areas 17 Check Tire Pressure 17 Lubrication 18 Clean Deck Check Replace Mower Blades 19 Clean the Battery Cables 20 Check Rider Safety System 20 Check Adjust PTO Clutch 21 Engine Maintenance Check Engine Oil Level 22 Change Engine Oil 22 Change Engine Oil Filter 22 Service Air Filter Pre Cleaner 23 Replace Spark Plug 24 Service Adjustments Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment...

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: ...ary 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 manufacturer s recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes See attaching a trailer under OPERATION 3 Never allow children or oth...

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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: ...eseinstructions arenotfollowed Theinformation isfor yoursafety andit isimportant Thesafety decals below areonyourriderandmower 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...

Page 8: ...Lever Part No 1734271 Decal Cutting Height Switch Part No 1734276 Decal Control Panel Part No 1734272 Decal Cutting Hazard Part No 1734672 Located on rear frame Decal Transmission Release Part No 1734532 Located on rear frame Decal Cutting Height Indicator Part No 1733458 _ Amputation Hazard _ _ Y0av0iilinuryfr0nlretating _ _ blades stay clear 0f deck edge Decal Ground Speed Lever Part No 1734270 ...

Page 9: ...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 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 ...

Page 10: ...RIVE 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 See DRIVING PRACTICE for steering instructions Right Ground Speed ParkingBrake I Lever N O Mower cutting t Height Switch Choke CI0sed Choke JtJ Iopen Mower Blade Switch En...

Page 11: ... 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 12: ... not overfill Leave 2 inches 5 cm of space in the tank for fuel expansion 3 Install and hand tighten the fuel cap r 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 free ...

Page 13: ...T when mowing or driving NEVER engage the mower blades with the engine speed set to SLOW NOTE Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on a slope 1 Turn the mower blades OFF push the ground speed control levers out to their START PARK positions turn the ignition switch OFF remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Locate the transmission release levers C Figure 3 at the rear of th...

Page 14: ...e 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 Smooth Travel The lever...

Page 15: ...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 to keep both w...

Page 16: ... 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 hitc...

Page 17: ...heck Rider Safety System Check Adjust PTO Clutch ENGINE MAINTENANCE 8 Hours or 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours or Yearly 20HP Briggs Stratton Daily Every Every Every Season Season Season Check Engine Oil Level Service Air Pre Cleaner Change Oil Service Air Filter Change Oil Filter Clean Cooling Fins Replace Air Filter Replace Spark Plug Replace Fuel Filter 1 Check Valve Clearance 1 More often in...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 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 17 Lubricating Rider Figure 15 Mower Lubrication Figure...

Page 20: ...ng it counterclockwise 3 Remove the capscrew D Figure 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 rema...

Page 21: ...hese 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...

Page 22: ... 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 actua...

Page 23: ...city 48 ounces 1 42L 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 dip stick C Allow ample time for complete drainage 3 Remove the oil filter B Discard the filter 4 Using a drop o...

Page 24: ...latch away from the cover 2 Remove the cover B Remove the filter C Figure 27 and pre cleaner D 3 Install the pre cleaner D with the mesh side up Install the filter C as shown 4 Install the cover B Figure 29 making sure the tabs are inserted into their slots Secure with the latch A Figure 28 Air Filter Assembly Briggs Stratton Single Cylinder Models A Air Filter Latch B Air Filter Cover Figure 29 A...

Page 25: ...ater and mild soap 2 Rinse with tap water with the screen side UP allowing dirt and debris to filter out 3 Allow the filter to dry overnight before reinstalling Pre Cleaner Air Filter Figure 30 Air Filter Service REPLACE SPARK PLUG Service Interval Yearly Replacement Spark Plug 5066 Spark Plug Gap 030 76mm 1 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 2 Clean the area around the spark plug 3 Remove the s...

Page 26: ...h the 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 COU...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...ssures 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...

Page 29: ... 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 WARNING Before inspecting or servicing the mower turn the mower blades OFF turn the ignition switch OFF and allow all moving parts to stop Remove ignition key then disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten it away from the spark plug Mower Drive...

Page 30: ... 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 leads to the separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems use fuel stabilizer especially before storage of 30 days or longer WARNING Never...

Page 31: ...horized 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 Contac...

Page 32: ...eed too slow Always set engine speed to FAST when mowing rough looking Ground speed too fast Decrease ground speed 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 Al...

Page 33: ...en piece of power equipment 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 substit...

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Page 35: ...the summer AERATING YOUR LAWN Consider aerating your lawn in spring Using an aerator to remove cores of soil from the lawn increases the speed of clipping decomposition and encourages deeper root growth by opening up the soil and permitting greater movement of water fertilizer and air HOW HIGH TO MOW THE GRASS Cutting the grass too short causes weak thin grass plants which are easily damaged by dr...

Page 36: ...when the grass is wet moist grass does not mulch well and clumps beneath the mower deck Note Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing PROPER MOWING SPEED ENGINE SPEED GROUND SPEED Always operate the engine at full throttle when mowing If you hear the engine slowing down you are mowing too fast maintaining a slower ground speed will improve the cutting efficiency of the blades and pre...

Page 37: ... PO Box 997 Port Washington Wl 53074 0997 www SimplicityMfg com PRODUCTS INC 535 Macon Street McDonough GA 30253 www Snapper com Briggs Stratton Yard Power Products Group Copyright 2007 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee Wl USA All Rights Reserved ...

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