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ZT Zero Turn Mower
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
915015 - 1742 ZT
915016 - 2048 ZT
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
01562700A 8/00
Supersedes 01562700
Printed in USA
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGLISH 1. Steering Control Levers 2. Battery Compartment 11 3. Ignition Switch 4. Power Take Off (PTO) 1 Switch 5. Throttle Control (2048) Throttle/Choke Control (1742) 6. Choke Control (2048) 7. Parking Brake Lever 2 8. Attachment Lift Lever 9. Foot Rest 10. Fuel Level Indicator 7 Window 11. Fuel Tank Cap 10 8 9 12. Discharge Chute 16 13. Anti-Scalp Rollers 14. Belt Cover 15. Attachment Lift Lever Lock 16. Locking Lever FRANÇAIS 1. Leviers de commande de dir
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ESPAÑOL 1. Palancas de control de dirección 2. Compartimento de la batería 3. Interruptor de encendido 4. Interruptor de la toma de fuerza (TDF) 5. Control del acelerador (2048) Control del acelerador/ estrangulador (1742) 6. Control del estrangulador (2048) 7. Palanca del freno de estacionamiento 8. Palanca de elevación del accesorio 9. Reposapiés 10. Ventana del indicador del nivel de combustible 11. Tapón del depósito del combustible 12. Tolva de descarga 13. Rodillos antidesbroz
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ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Attachments and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS Look for these symbols to point out ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. important safety precautions. They mean: Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! 1 Become Alert! Obey The Message! 4 WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT/ADVERTENCIA The safety alert symbol is used in decals on the unit ´ FOR SAFE DECK REMOVAL/POUR UNE DÉPOSE DU CARTER DE COUPE EN TOUTE SÉCURITÉ /PARA L
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Never carry children, even if mower is 4. WARNING - FOR SAFE DECK REMOVAL disengaged. Avoid injury from stored energy in lift assist spring. Lift lever can spring up OL4110 quickly if released while mower deck is removed. Do not unlock attachment lift lever when mower deck is removed. OL4120 OE0770 Remove objects that could be thrown Before removing the 1 by the blade. mower deck, ❶ lower the 5 attachment lift lever to 4 3 OL0910 position 1, then ❷ latch 2 a
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Only allow responsible adults who are trained and Do not park on slopes unless necessary. When parking familiar with the instructions to operate the machine. on slope always chock or block wheels. Always set parking brake. Training includes actual operation. Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can Clear the area of objects such as tree branches, rocks, safely control and the unit can safely handle. toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object. watchful care of another responsible adult. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Be alert and turn off machine if children enter the area. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Before and when backing up, look behind and down for small children. ALWAYS lower attachment when unit is parked or stored. Never carry children, even if mower is disengaged. The
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ASSEMBLY To ensure safe and proper operation, all parts and 3. Check Engine Oil hardware must be tightened securely. Use the correct This tractor has been filled with oil at the factory. tools to ensure proper tightness. Verify engine oil level prior to starting engine and add oil if required. TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM SKID 4. Adjust Seat 1. Remove all accessible loose parts from shipping Adjust seat to a comfortable position and tighten carton. securely. See Service and Adju
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES Throttle Control (2048 only) Always operate engine at full throttle. CAUTION: The operation of any tractor can Moving the lever to the "FAST" position result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, increases the engine speed. FAST which can cause severe eye damage. Always Moving the lever to the "SLOW" position wear safety glasses or eye shields while decreases the engine speed. operating your tractor or performing any • Oper
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NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns. Neutral Lock ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making To start, lock unit in neutral by pushing sharp turns. DO NOT make turns with inside wheel both Travel-Steering Control Levers completely stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius, outward – to each side – from centered slowly reverse inside wheel while moving outside wheel (neutral) position. OE0060 slowly forward. Neutral Lock Position Attachment Lift Lever
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Attachment Lift Lever Lock PRESTART WARNING: AVOID injury from stored energy 1. Check Engine Oil Level in lift assist spring. DO NOT unlock The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the attachment lift lever with mower deck factory, already filled with summer weight oil. Check removed. ALWAYS engage Attachment Lift engine oil with tractor on level ground. Lever Lock when removing mower deck. See Service and Adjustments. ALWAYS engage the attachment Lift Lev
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2. Put PTO in the "OFF" position. STARTING THE ENGINE 3. Move the Throttle Lever to "SLOW" position and NOTE: Before starting, read warm and cold starting let unit idle for 30 seconds. procedures below. 4. Turn Ignition Key to the "OFF" position. 1. The operator must be seated. 5. Engage the Parking Brake. 2. Travel-Steering Control levers must be in the "NEUTRAL-LOCK" position. TO OPERATE MOWER 3. The PTO Switch must be in the "OFF" position. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presenc
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• Raise attachment lift to highest position with TO OPERATE ON HILLS attachment lift control. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with • When pushing your tractor, be sure the slopes greater than 10˚ and do not drive transmission dump valves are OPEN. across any slope. • Do not push tractor at more than five (5) mph. • To protect engine cover when transporting your • Use a slow speed before starting up or down hills. tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure engine cover • Avoid stopping
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MULCHING OPERATION (OPTIONAL) The special mulching blades and baffles will allow the grass clippings to be cut many times to reduce their size. As the grass falls onto the lawn,it disperses into the grass and will not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass biodegrades quickly and provides nutrients for the lawn. • Always operate engine at full throttle when mulching to assure the best cutting action of the blades. • For best performance, set the height of your mower deck so that no more than
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Operator Presence • Systems Check for Loose Fasteners••• Check Parking Brake Interlock • Check Parking Brake •• Check Tires •• Check Blades 3 • Check Battery • Clean Battery •• Check Belts •• Clean Transaxle • Lubrication •• Cleaning • Check Engine Oil Level •• Change Engine Oil and Filter 1,2 • • Check Air Filter • Service Precleaner 2 • Replace Paper Element 2 • Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor • Replace Spark Plugs •• Replace In-Line Fuel Filter • Clean Air
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1. Shut off the engine and unit. Remove the ignition CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM key. Remove the ignition wire(s) from the spark The engine should not start unless the PTO Switch is plug(s) to prevent accidental start-up. disengaged, and the Steering-Control Levers are in 2. Raise mower to highest position to allow access neutral lock position. to blades. • When the engine is running any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first moving the Steering-Control Levers to neutra
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4. Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion of the Battery Electrolyte First Aid steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel Follow First Aid directions for any contact with battery with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should fluid. remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the • External Contact: Flush with water. blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end • Contact with Eyes: Flush with water for at least until the blade is balanced. 15 min
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Front Negative (–) Mower Drive Terminal Idler Positive (+) Terminal Battery Rod and Wing Nut OE0151 5. Remove wing nut from the Battery Rod and Clutch Shaft remove the rod. Idler 6. Disconnect the negative (–) cable first. Transaxle Idler 7. Disconnect the positive cable (+) second. 8. Lift the battery out of the unit and place battery on a bench or other well ventilated area where an acid spill will not create damage. Back 9. When service is finished, reinstall battery into unit OE0330 and co
