Snapper Z-Mow / 150Z - Manuals

4 SERVICE 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 machi...

5 SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro-vide you with the safety and reliability you would expectfrom an industry leader in outdoor power equipmentmanufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructionsit contains will provide you with the ...

6 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ID Tag PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number Stock Number Unit Serial Number Date Purchased ENGINE REFERENCE DATA Engine Make Engine Model Engine Type/Spec Engine Code/Serial Number When contacting your authorized dealer for replace-ment parts, service, or inf...

8 OPERATION Ground Speed Levers / Parking Brake These levers control the ground speed and parking brakeof the rider. The left lever controls the left rear drivewheel and the right lever controls the right rear drivewheel and parking brake. Pushing the levers out, away from the operator’s laplocks th...

9 Mower Height of Cut Adjustment To adjust cutting height, rotate the turn crank clockwiseto raise the mower deck and counterclockwise to lowerthe mower deck. Ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it hasthree positions: OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical sys...

10 WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. Before leaving the operator’s position for anyreason, engage the parking brake, disengage thePTO, stop the engine and remove the key. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider andmower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.Do not stop or p...

11 PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND 1. Turn the PTO switch OFF, set the ground speed con- trol levers to PARK, 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 the unit. 3. Pull both levers back and do...

12 DRIVING PRACTICE - BASIC DRIVING WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section.Zero turn riders operate differently from other four-wheeled vehicles. The drive wheels are also your steer-ing wheels. If you cannot drive the unit on a hill, you...

13 ADVANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Row ZeroTurn Your zero turn rider’s unique ability to turn inplace allows you to turn around at the end ofa cutting row rather than having to stop andmake a Y-turn before starting a new row. For example, to execute a right end-of rowzero turn: 1. Slow down at ...

15 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following schedules should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. * More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions. ** Check the function of the safety system after the unit has been stored for 30 days or longer. † Th...

16 Rider Maintenance Items CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER ANDENGINE COMPARTMENT Service Interval: Before each use. CAUTION: If debris is not removed from the enginecompartment and other hot surfaces, it creates a firehazard. Before starting the unit at the beginning of the mowing session, remove any grass ...

17 Figure 15b. Arbor Lubrication (3-Blade Model Shown) Figure 16. Lubricating Rider Figure 17. Lubricating Rider Figure 15a. Mower Lubrication LUBRICATION Service Interval: 25 hours. Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15through 17 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease...

19 CHECK RIDER SAFETYSYSTEM 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. Donot attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tamp-er with safety devi...

20 CHECK / ADJUST PTO CLUTCH Service Interval: 200 Hours. The PTO clutch is engaged and disengaged by the PTOswitch. The clutch powers and brakes the mower blades.Check the PTO clutch adjustment every 200 hours ofoperation. Also perform the following procedure if theclutch is slipping, will not enga...

21 Figure 24. Recommended Engine Oil - Briggs & Stratton Models Use oil classified API Service Class SF, SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity: 100 80 60 40 20 32 0 -20 38 27 16 4 -7 0 -18 -30 ˚F ˚C 30 Conventional** Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30 5W-30 10W-30 Conventional* *CAUTION: Air cooled engin...

22 AIR FILTER & PRE-CLEANER Service Interval: Pre-Cleaner: Every 25 hours or as required. Air Filter: Every 50 hours or as required. Replacement Interval: Pre-Cleaner: As required. Air Filter: Every 200 hours or once per season. Air Filter Removal & Installation 1. Lift up on the bottom of t...

23 1. Pre-Cleaner Air Filter 1. 2. 2. Figure 28. Air Filter Service REPLACE SPARK PLUG Service Interval: Yearly Replacement Spark Plug: 71/500/691043 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 spark plug. 4. Check the...

24 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVERADJUSTMENT The control levers have three adjustments: To Adjust Control Lever Height: Pull the levers in across the operator’s lap to their DRIVE positions.Loosen the mount bolts (D, Figure 30) and raise or lowerthe levers to the desired positio...

25 Figure 31. Cutting Height AdjustmentA. Cutting Height Adjustment Crank A CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Turn the cutting height adjustment crank (A, Figure 31)clockwise to raise the mower deck and counterclockwiseto lower it. If the crank is difficult to turn, thoroughlyclean and lubricate it. PTO CLU...

26 Figure 33. Measure Blade Tips to GroundA. Mower DeckB. Blade TipC. Level Ground A B C Figure 34. Orient Blades Side-to-Side MOWER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause anuneven cut. See CH...

27 Figure 36. Orient Blades Front-to-Back Front To Back Leveling If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling.Unequal or improper tire pressure may also cause anuneven cut. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. 1. Turn the blades front-to-back as shown in Figure 36. Measure the distance from the ground to f...

28 STORAGE WARNING Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors cantravel to an ignition source (such as a furnace,water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals. STORAGE Before you store your unit for the off-se...

29 Troubleshooting the Rider PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine willnot turnoveror start. Ground speed controls not set to PARK Set to PARK. PTO switch in ON position. Place in OFF position. Ground speed levers not in PARK positions. Move ground speed levers to PARK positions. Choke not in CLOSED position....

30 Engine runs, butrider will notdrive. Transmission release levers in PUSHpositions. Move levers to DRIVE positions. Drive belt slips. Clean or replace belt as necessary. Belt is broken. Replace drive belt. Parking brake is not fully released. Contact an authorized dealer. Rider drive beltslips. Pu...

31 Specifications ENGINE: 18.5 HP* Briggs & Stratton Make Briggs & Stratton Model Intek Horsepower 18.5 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 30.59 Cu. in (501 cc) Electrical System 12 Volt, 16 amp. Alternator, Battery: 230 CCA Oil Capacity 48 Oz. (1.4 L) CHASSIS: Fuel Tank Cap. Capacity: 1.65 Gallons (6,...