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TP 300-5148-00-HZ-SN
Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
Zero-Turn Riders & Mowers
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
SAFETY RULES .................................................................2
SETUP PROCEDURES
Quick Setup List ................................................................5
Uncrating ............................................................................6
Battery Activation & Installation ......................................7
Check Fluid levels .............................................................8
Fill and Check Engine Oil.................................................8
Reduce and Check Tire Pressure ....................................8
Torque Mower Blades .......................................................9
Lubrication .........................................................................9
Perform Safety Checks ...................................................10
Functional Tests.............................................................10
Mower Blade Stopping Check........................................10
Seat Switch Connection .................................................10
Burnish PTO Clutch .......................................................10
Safety Interlock System .................................................11
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
Seat Adjustments ............................................................11
Motion Control Lever Adjustment..................................12
Operator Adjustment ......................................................12
Speed Balancing Adjustment .........................................12
Lever Friction Adjustment ..............................................12
Neutral Adjustments.......................................................13
Parking Brake Adjustment..............................................14
Front Suspension Adjustment .......................................14
PTO Clutch Adjustment ..................................................15
PTO Clutch Adjustment .................................................15
Blade Brake Check ........................................................15
Mower Deck Leveling ......................................................16
Roller Bar Leveling ..........................................................17
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Transmission Drive Belt Replacement ..........................18
Mower Belt Replacement ................................................19
Fuse Replacement ...........................................................19
ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:
Sections and items denoted by the
Setup
symbol
provide the information necessary to fully assemble,
test, and prepare the units described above for
delivery to your customers.
Additional information concerning functional tests,
general adjustment procedures, and the location of
normal lubrication points are included in these
instructions.
The safety warnings provided in this guide and in
the operator's manual included with the unit contain
important information that must be obeyed when
assembling, setting-up, operating, servicing, trans-
porting, or storing the unit.
These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert triangle sym-
bol shown above, which signifies that an important safety mes-
sage is being provided.
You must read, understand, and follow these warnings and
instructions, and use safe shop and work practices at all
times while working on or around this unit and all other
outdoor power equipment.
250 Z (Snapper)
Mfg. No.
Description
7800072 ERZT185440BVE, 18.5HP European Rider with 44” Mower
Javelin (Simplicity)
Mfg. No.
Description
7800071 ERZT185440BVE, 18.5HP European Rider with 44” Mower
This Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instruction
covers the following products:
Form No. 7100545
Revision 00
