Briggs & Stratton 150Z Series Manual

Axion / 150Z Series
Setup
Instructions
Form No. 7104739
Rev. ‘-’
This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:
Model. No. Description
7800760 Simplicity Axion Model ZT18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower, 50 State
7800761 Simplicity Axion Model ZT2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower, 50 State
7800762 Snapper 150Z Model SC18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower, 50 State
7800763 Snapper 150Z Model SC2142, 21HP w/ 42” Mower, 50 State
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Uncrating............................................................................3
Battery Activation & Installation ......................................4
Installing the Seat..............................................................5
Setting up the Ground Speed Control Levers ................7
Torque Mower Blade Hardware........................................8
Securing Discharge Deflector (33” Decks) .....................9
Check Fluid Levels..........................................................10
Fill and Check Engine Oil...............................................10
Reduce and Check Tire Pressure ..................................10
Burnish PTO Clutch ........................................................11
Check Rider Safety System............................................11
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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.
NOTICE
When cutting crate from bottom skid, use caution
around tires and mower rollers.
3. Locate the transmission release levers (C, Figure 1)
at the rear of the unit.
4. Pull both levers back and down to release the trans-
missions (position B, Figure 1).
5. Pull the ground speed control levers in to their DRIVE
positions, and disengage the parking brake.
The rider can now be pushed by hand.
6. After moving the rider, set the ground speed control
levers to START/PARK, engage the parking brake,
and push both transmission release levers forward to
re-engage the transmissions (position A, Figure 1).
NOTICE
DO NOT TOW RIDER
Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. Do
not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do not
use this unit to push or pull another vehicle or object.
A
B
C
Figure 1. Pushing the rider
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WARNING
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
source such as a water heater, electric
motor, or a lit cigarette.
Wear Protective Equipment
Always wear gloves and safety glasses
when handling the battery and battery
cables.
Battery Activation &
Installation
Charge Battery
1. Tip the seat forward to access the battery.
2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment,
and place the battery on a level, non-concrete sur-
face.
Note: When removing the battery cables from the bat-
tery, always remove the negative (-) cable first.
3. To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided
by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all
warnings included in the safety rules section of this
document. Charge the battery at 6-10 amps for 1
hour. Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.
See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Charging the battery
Figure 4. Installing the battery cables
Install Battery
1. Install and secure the battery in the battery compart-
ment (Figure 3).
2. Connect the red positive battery cable (A, Figure 4) to
the positive battery terminal, then cover the positive
battery terminal with the terminal cover.
3. Connect the black negative battery cable (B) to the
negative battery terminal.
Figure 3. Installing the battery
A
B
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5/16-18 x 3/4
5/16-18 x 3/4
14-19 ft-lbs
19-25 Nm
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 two 5/16-18 x
3/4 serrated head bolts for the rear seat slots, and two
5/16-18 x 3/4 shoulder bolts for the front slots. See
Figure 5.
4. Torque to 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-25 N.m.) See Figure 5.
Figure 5. Installing the seat
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Installing the Seat Safety
Switch
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 the switch body and
the terminal housing.
A
B
B
A
CC
D
Figure 6. Installing the seat safety switch
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5/16-18
x 1-3/4
5/16-18
15-17 ft. lbs.
20-23 N.m.
Setting Up the Ground Speed
Control Levers
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 base.
3. Install the noted hardware as shown in Figure 7.
Tighten all hardware. Torque to 15-17 ft. lbs. (20-23
N.m.).
Note: Ground speed control levers must be adjusted
prior to use. Refer to the Section ‘Ground Speed
Control Lever Adjustment’ in the Operator’s Manual.
B
A
C
A
B
C
Figure 7. Setting up the ground speed levers
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80-90 ft. lbs.
108-122 N.m.
A
D
C
E
B
45-55 ft. lbs.
61-75 N.m.
30-40 ft. lbs.
41-54 N.m.
Torque Mower
Blade Hardware
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
A
B
Figure 8. Torquing the mower blade hardware (33” Deck)
Figure 9. Torquing the mower blade hardware (42” Deck)
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Securing Discharge Deflector
(33” Decks)
1. Lift the discharge deflector (A, Figure 10).
2. Remove the wing nut, washer, and carriage bolt from
the two deflector mounting holes in the mower deck.
3. Lower the discharge deflector, and re-install the
removed carriage bolts through the holes in the deck
and deflector, securing with the removed washers and
wing nuts (B). Tighten the hardware securely.
Figure 10. Securing the discharge deflector
B
A
WARNING
Failure to fully secure the discharge deflector can
result in injury or death.
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Size PSI bar
Rear 10-12 ,69-,83
Front 18-20 1,24-1,38
Check
Fluid Levels
Fill & Check 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 manual for oil
recommendations.
Figure 11. Checking the fluid levels
Figure 12. Checking the tire pressure
Reduce & Check Tire
Pressures
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Inflate
to the pressures shown (Figure 12). Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
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CHECK RIDER SAFETY
SYSTEM
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 devices. Check their operation
regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
TEST 1 — ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF:
  
  
PARK positions, OR
   position.
TEST 2 — ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF:
  
  
PARK positions, AND
   position.
TEST 3 — ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF:
  
ON, OR
  
in DRIVE positions, OR
  
 position, OR
  
control lever out of its START/PARK position with
the parking brake lever in  position.
TEST 4 — BLADE BRAKE CHECK
The mower blades and mower drive belt should come
to a complete stop within five seconds after the mower
blade switch is turned OFF. If mower drive belt does
not stop within five seconds, contact your local autho-
rized dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, the mower blade
switch must be turned OFF, the ground speed control
levers must be locked in their START/PARK positions,
and the parking brake lever must be in the ENGAGE
position in order to start the engine.
Burnish PTO Clutch
1. Engage the parking brake, start the tractor, and set
engine speed to full throttle.
2. Engage the PTO switch for fifteen seconds, then
disengage it and wait for the mower blades to stop.
3. Repeat step 2 ten times taking note of mower blade
stopping time. (Stopping time must be five seconds
or less.) If the unit fails this test, perform the PTO
clutch adjustment found in the “Regular Maintenance”
section or replace the clutch.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your local authorized dealer. Under
no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
purpose of the safety interlock system.
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