Page 2 - Simplicity / Snapper ZTR; SAFETY RULES
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN 8/2007 2 Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment, severepersonal injury or death to you, yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is ca...
Page 4 - Uncrating; IMPORTANT NOTE; Charge Battery; WARNING; Install Battery
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN 8/2007 4 Uncrating 1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Removeshrink-wrap plastic. 2. Cut any banding securing the unit. 3. Release parking brake. 4. Pull both transmission release levers (A,...
Page 6 - Fill & Check Engine Oil
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN 8/2007 6 Figure 7. Tire Pressures CheckFluid Levels Fill & Check Engine Oil 1. Use the dipstick (C, Figure 5) to check the engine oil level. If necessary add engine oil. Check enginemanufacturer’s owner’s manual for oilrecommendations. Check /Fill T...
Page 7 - Torque Mower Blades
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR 8/2007 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN Torque Mower Blades 1. Check that blades are installed with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 8. Secure with acapscrew, spring washer and spline/hex washer (becertain the spline/hex washer is aligned with theshaft). Use a wooden...
Page 8 - Mower Blade Stopping Check
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN 8/2007 8 PerformSafety Checks Functional Tests 1. Check for loose bolts, screws, nuts, etc. 2. Start the engine and check all controls for proper operation: ground speed control levers, parking brakelever, throttle and choke cables, electric PTO clutch,...
Page 9 - Operational SAFETY Checks
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR 8/2007 9 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN NORTH AMERICANMODELS:SAFETY INTERLOCKSYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches.These safety systems are present for your safety, donot attempt to bypass safety switches, and nevertamper with safety devices. Check their operati...
Page 10 - Seat Adjustments; Seat Position Adjustment
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN 8/2007 10 Ground Speed ControlLever Adjustment Operator Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. Thealignment of the control levers, the placement of thelevers (how close the ends are to one another) and theheight of the levers can b...
Page 11 - Speed Balancing Adjustment
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR 8/2007 11 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN WARNING DO NOT adjust the rider for a faster overall speedforward or reverse than it was designed for. Return-To-Neutral &Neutral Adjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutralreturn, perform ...
Page 13 - Suspension Adjustment
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR 8/2007 13 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN Suspension Adjustment (select models) The shock assembly can be adjusted to vary the amountof pre-load applied to the springs. This allows theoperator to customize the ride according to operator’sweight and operating conditions. LESS PRE-LOAD:...
Page 14 - Blade Brake Check
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN 8/2007 14 WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments onlywith engine stopped, key removed and rider onlevel ground. B A C A B B B Figure 16. PTO Clutch AdjustmentA. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown)B. Adjustment Nut Figure 17. Adjust PTO C...
Page 15 - Mower Deck Leveling
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR 8/2007 15 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN Mower Deck Leveling Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, park the machine on a flat, lever surface such as a concrete floor. Engage theparking brake, disengage the PTO, turn of t...
Page 16 - Roller Bar Leveling
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN 8/2007 16 Roller Bar Leveling (select models) The rollers on this Zero Turn unit are not intended to rideon the ground. DO NOT adjust rollers to ride on theground. Rollers riding on the ground will damage turf andor unit. 1. First level the mower deck u...
Page 17 - Service Procedures
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR 8/2007 17 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN Service Procedures Transmission Oil FilterChange Change Interval: Every 200 Hours Filter Part Number: 5101026X1 Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil. 1. Locate the transmission oil filters (A, Figure 23) underneath the rear of the...
Page 19 - Mower Belt Replacement
Simplicity / Snapper ZTR 8/2007 19 TP 300-7337-01-CH-SMN Mower Belt Replacement 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage theparking brake, turn off the engine, and remove theignition key. 2. Raise the mower deck to transport position. Pull the ...