Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto ZT18533 del fabbricante Axion
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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL 18.5, 21, 26HP Zero-T urn Riders Mfg. No. Description 7800611 Simplicity Axion Model ZT18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower 7800616 Simplicity Axion Model CZT18533, 18.5HP w/ 33” Mower (Calif ornia Model) 7800620 Snapper 150Z Model SC18533, 18.
Not for Reproduction.
3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules General Operation...................................................4 T ransportation & Storage ........................................4 Slope Operation ......................................................5 T ow ed Equipment .
4 SAFETY R ULES GENERAL OPERA TION 1. Read, understand, and f ollow all instructions in the manual and on the unit bef ore star ting. 2. Do not put hands or f eet near rotating par ts or under the machine. K eep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
5 CHILDREN T ragic accidents can occur if the oper ator is not aler t to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity . Nev er assume that children will remain where you last sa w them. 1. K eep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsib le adult.
6 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your unit up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes g reater than 10 de g rees. Make turns g radually to prevent tippin g or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when chan g in g direction on slopes.
7 SER VICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars , pipes, and other sources of ignition. 2. Use only approv ed gasoline containers. 3. Ne ver remo ve the gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool bef ore refueling.
8 SAFETY & OPERA TION DECALS This unit has been designed and manuf actured to provide y ou with the safety and reliability y ou would e xpect from an industr y leader in outdoor power equipment manuf acturing.
9 IDENTIFICA TION NUMBERS ID T ag When contacting the service center for replacement parts, service, or information y ou MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/n umber , manuf acturer’ s identification numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided f or easy access.
OPERA TION 10 Ground Speed Le vers These le vers control the ground speed of the rider . The left le ver controls the left rear drive wheel and the right le ver controls the right rear drive wheel. Pushing the le vers out to the side , aw ay from the operator’ s lap (top inset, Figure 1), is the proper position f or star ting the r ider .
11 Mower Cutting Height Switc h T o increase the mow er cutting height (raise the mow er deck), press the top of the y ellow cutting height s witch. T o decrease mow er cutting height (lower the mo wer deck), press the bottom of the s witch. Mower cutting height range is appro ximately 3-3/4” to 1-1/2”.
12 W ARNING Never allo w passengers to ride on the unit. Before lea ving the operator’ s position for any reason, engage the parking brake and disengage t h e P TO. N e ver leave the unit unattended (i.e. out of sight) with the engine running. T o reduce fire hazar d, keep the engine, rider and mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease.
13 9. Stop the rider and engine (see STOPPING THE RIDER AND ENGINE). PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND NO TE: Do not disengage the transmissions if parked on a slope.
14 DRIVING PRA CTICE - B ASIC DRIVING W ARNING: Nev er operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°). See SLOPE OPERA TION in the saf ety section. Zero turn r iders operate diff erently from other f our- wheeled v ehicles. The drive wheels are also y our steering wheels.
15 AD V ANCED DRIVING Executing an End-Of-Ro w Zero T urn Y our zero turn rider’ s unique ability to tur n in place allows y ou to tur n around at the end of a cutting row r ather than having to stop and make a Y -tur n before starting a new row . F or example , to e xecute a right end-of row z ero turn: 1.
16 MO WER DECK REMO V AL & INST ALLA TION - 33” DECKS NO TE: P erform mower remo val and installation on a hard, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor .
17 MO WER DECK REMO V AL & INST ALLA TION - 42” DECKS NO TE: P erform mower remo val and installation on a hard, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor .
18 Figure 14. Mower Belt Routing A. Idler Pulley Arm B. Mower Belt C. Engine Drive Pulley D . Fixed Idler Pulle y (2) E. Arbor Drive Pulley (3) F . Adjustable T ension Idler Pulley MO WER DECK REMO V AL & INST ALLA TION - 52” DECKS NO TE: P erform mower remo val and installation on a hard, le vel surf ace such as a concrete floor .
19 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The f ollowing schedules should be f ollowed f or nor mal 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 saf ety system after the unit has been stored for 30 da ys or longer .
20 Rider Maintenance Items A CCESSING THE ENGINE COMP AR TMENT Lift up on the back edge of the seat dec k to access the engine compar tment. CLEAN DEBRIS FR OM RIDER AND ENGINE COMP AR TMENT Service Interval: Bef ore each use. CA UTION: If debris is not remo ved from the engine compartment and other hot surfaces, it creates a fire hazard.
21 Figure 22. Arbor Lubrication (3-Blade Model Shown, All Models Similar) Figure 20. Mower Lubrication - 42” Deck LUBRICA TION Service Interval: 25 hours. Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 19 through 25 as well as the f ollowing lubrication points.
22 Figure 23. Lubricating Rider Figure 24. Lubricating Rider Figure 25. Lubricating Mower Lift Not for Reproduction.
23 CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLA CE MO WER BLADES Service Interval: 25 hours or as required. 1. Remov e mower dec k (see “Mower Dec k Remov al” in the OPERA TION section). 2. See Figures 26 and 27. Remov e blade to inspect it or to saf ely access the underside of the mower dec k.
24 Figure 30. Blade Installation - 42” Dec k A. 4x4 W ood Block C. Blade Nut B. Spring W ashers D . Lift Wings A B C D Figure 29. Blade Installation - 33” Dec k A. Blade B. Blade Mounting Bolts C. Lockwasher s D . Hex Nuts Figure 31. Blade Installation - 52” Dec k A.
25 CLEAN THE B A TTER Y AND CABLES Service Interval: 100 Hours 1. Disconnect the cables from the battery , negative cable first (B , Figure 32). 2. Remov e the rubber strap securing the batter y , and remov e the batter y . 3. Clean the batter y and battery compar tment with a solution of baking soda and water .
26 CHECK / ADJUST PT O CLUTCH Service Interval: 200 Hours. The P ower T ake Off (PT O) clutch dr iv es the mower blades . The PT O clutch is engaged and disengaged by the mower b lade s witch. Check the PT O clutch adjustment e very 200 hours of operation.
27 Figure 35. 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 engines run hotter than automotive engines.
28 SER VICE AIR FIL TER & PRE-CLEANER - 18.5 & 21 HP ENGINES NO TE: Air filter configuration may diff er from shown. Consult engine manual f or fur ther inf or mation. Interval: Pre-Cleaner: Every 25 hours or as required. Air Filter : Every 50 hours or as required.
29 Figure 39. Air Filter Cover A. Air Filter Cover Scre ws A SER VICE AIR FIL TER - 26HP ENGINES NO TE: Air filter configuration may diff er from shown. Consult engine manual f or fur ther inf or mation. Service Interval: Ev er y 25 hours or as required.
1. Pre-Cleaner Air Filter 1. 2. 2. Figure 42. Air Filter Service REPLA CE SP ARK PLUG Service Interval: Y ear ly Spark Plug Gap: .030” (.76mm) 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. 2. Clean the area around the spark plug. 3. Remov e the spark plug.
31 SER VICE & ADJUSTMENTS GR OUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The control le vers ha ve three adjustments: T o Adjust Contr ol Lever Height: Pull the le vers in across the operator’ s lap to their DRIVE positions. Loosen the mount bolts (D , Figure 44) and raise or low er the le vers to the desired position.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Stop the unit, tur n the ignition OFF , set the ground speed le vers to ST ART/P ARK positions, set the parking brake le v er to the ENGAGE position, and w ait f or all moving par ts to stop . 2. Locate the brak e rod (A, Figure 46) and adjustment nut (B).
33 Figure 47. Measure Blade Tips to Ground A. Mower Dec k B. Blade Tip C. Level Gr ound A B C Figure 48. Orient Blades Side-to-Side MO WER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling - 33” Dec ks If the cut is une ven, the mo wer ma y need lev eling.
34 Figure 50. Measure Blade Tips to Ground A. Mower Dec k B. Blade Tip C. Level Gr ound A B C Figure 51. Orient Blades Side-to-Side MO WER DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS Side to Side Leveling - 42” & 52” Decks If the cut is une ven, the mo wer ma y need lev eling.
35 Figure 53. Orient Blades Front-to-Bac k Front T o Back Le veling - 33” Deck If the cut is une ven, the mo wer ma y need lev eling. Unequal or improper tire pressure ma y also cause an une ven cut. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. 1. T ur n the blade front-to-bac k as shown in Figure 53.
36 Figure 55. Orient Blades Front-to-Bac k Front T o Back Le veling - 42” & 52” Dec ks If the cut is une ven, the mo wer ma y need lev eling. Unequal or improper tire pressure ma y also cause an une ven cut. See CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. 1. T ur n the blades front-to-bac k as shown in Figure 55.
37 MO WER BEL T REPLA CEMENT Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 33” Dec ks 1. P ark the r ider on a le vel surf ace. Disengage the PTO , tur n off the engine , set the ground speed control le vers to ST AR T/P ARK, and set the parking brake le ver to ENGA GE.
38 Mower Drive Belt Replacement - 52” Dec ks 1. P ark the r ider on a le vel surf ace. Disengage the PTO , turn off the engine and set the ground speed control le vers to P ARK. Remove the k ey . 2. Remov e belt cov ers. 3. Inser t ratchet into 3/8” (9.
39 ST ORA GE W ARNING Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enc losed, poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapor s can travel to an ignition sour ce (such as a furnace, water heater , etc.) and cause an explosion. Fuel vapor is also to xic to humans and animals.
40 TR OUBLESHOO TING While nor mal care and regular maintenance will e xtend the lif e of your equipment, prolonged or constant use ma y ev entually require that ser vice be perf ormed to allow it to continue operating properly . The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common prob lems, their causes and remedies.
41 T roubleshooting the Mo wer PROBLEM CA USE REMED Y Mower cutting height does not adjust. Cutting height motor screw dirty or requires lube. Thoroughly clean and lubricate cutting height motor screw . Cutting height linkage disconnected. Check that mo wer linkage is connected.
42 SPECIFICA TIONS ENGINE (18.5HP): Make Briggs & Stratton Model ELS Horsepower 18.5 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 30.59 Cu. in (500cc) ENGINE (21HP): Make Briggs & Stratton Model ELS Horsepower 21 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 30.59 Cu. in (500cc) ENGINE (26HP): Make Briggs & Stratton Model ELS Horsepower 26 @ 3600 rpm Displacement 44.
43 SER VICE ITEMS Replacement P ar ts Replacement par ts are av ailable from y our authorized dealer . Alwa ys use genuine Simplicity or Snapper Ser vice P ar ts. T ec hnical Manuals Additional copies of this manual are a vailab le, as well as fully illustrated par ts lists.
44 NO TES Not for Reproduction.
45 NO TES Not for Reproduction.
46 Lawn Care & Mowing Information LC-1 HO W AND WHEN T O W A TER, FER TILIZE & AERA TE Most lawns are watered too often, but with too little water.
47 LC-2 Lawn Care & Mowing Information WHEN AND HO W OFTEN T O MO W The time of day and condition of the grass greatly affect the results you’ll get when mowing. For the best results, follow these guidelines: G Mow when the grass is between 3”-4” (7,5-10 cm) high.
MANUF A CTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 P or t W ashington, WI 53074-0997 www .SimplicityMfg.com Briggs & Stratton Y ard P ower Products Group Cop yr ight © 2009 Briggs & Stratton P ower Products Group , LLC Milwauk ee, WI USA.
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