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™
ZT
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Models
915146 – ZT 34
(SN 030000 +)
915148 – ZT 42
(SN 030000 +)
915150 – ZT 50
(SN 030000 +)
915168 – ZT 34 CARB
(SN 030000 +)
915170 – ZT 42 CARB
(SN 030000 +)
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
E10
L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10%
d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
04699200A • 1/14
FRANÇAIS
Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . 13 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . 20 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . .
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3. Review control functions and operation PRODUCT REGISTRATION of the unit. Do not operate the unit The Gravely dealer must register the product unless all controls function as described at the time of purchase. Registering the in this manual. product will help the company process 4. Review recommended lubrication, warranty claims or contact you with the latest maintenance and adjustments. service information. All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty 5. Review Limited
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SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor Failure to observe the safety or moderate injury. It may also be instructions in the manuals and on used to alert against unsafe decals could result in serious practices. injury or death. Slopes are a major factor related NOTATIONS to loss-of-control and tip-over NOTE: General reference information for accidents.
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7 4 07800401 6 2 5 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 3 1 2 P 07800403 Figure 2 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit NEVER direct discharge without discharge chute toward people, pets or in operating position. property. Thrown objects Thrown objects can can cause injury or cause injury or damage. damage. Do not operate mower Dismemberment Hazard - unless all guards are in NEVER stick hands or feet operating position or under deck or shielded bagger is att
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Keep children and others Keep all guards and away from unit while unit is shields in place. in operation. 3.2 Discharge Hazard Keep feet and hands away Discharge Hazard - from all rotating or moving NEVER direct discharge parts. toward people, pets or property. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. DO NOT step or stand in this area. Keep children and others away from unit while unit is in operation. 3. DANGER! Do not operate mower unless all guards are in operating position
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Read owners manual before servicing or making Proceed off slope slowly. adjustments to unit. P Do not try to turn or speed up. Set parking brake. Remove key and 4. DANGER! disconnect spark plug before servicing or making adjustments to unit. To avoid dismemberment hazard do not put hands 3.5 Bystander Hazard near moving belts. DO NOT operate the unit in the presence of bystanders. Keep hands away from all rotating or moving parts. Do not carry passengers. 5. DANGER! DANGER! Look
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Only the user can prevent and is responsible 6. DANGER! for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property. Read, understand, and follow all safety DO NOT touch parts which practices in Owner/Operator Manual before are hot from operation. assembling, using or working on this mower. ALWAYS allow parts to cool. ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire from spark plug before assembly, or working on this unit. Inspect unit before each use for: missing or 7. CAUTI
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Protect eyes, face and head from objects that ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate and panels in good repair, in place and hearing protection. Always wear safety securely fastened. goggles or safety glasses with side shields Do not operate without either entire grass when operating mower. catcher or the discharge guard in place. Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut. DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely Moving parts can cut off finger
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Do not use hitch with bagger attached. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until Do not use on steep hills or slopes. fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock- Do not park on hills when trailer is attached. open device. Do not use with any ground engaging If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing equipment. immediately. NEVER allow children or others in or on Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both towed equipment. bat
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Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an Never store the machine or fuel container object or if there is an unusual vibration. inside a building where there is an open Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never flame, such as a water heater. make adjustments or repairs with the engine Shut off fuel (if provided) and allow engine to running. cool completely before storing in closed area Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. or covering unit. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use
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Check Tire Pressure CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. • Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. • Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. • Do not stand in f
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 3 5 6 12 1 4 7 14 10 9 915148, 150, 170 13 8 2 915146, 168 11 1 2 1 11 Figure 4 1. Ignition Switch 11. Throttle/Choke Lever 2. PTO Switch 12. Seat Adjustment Lever (915148, 150, 170) 3. Seat 13. Height of Cut Selector Lever 4. Fuel Level 14. Washout Port (915148, 150, 170) 5. Steering Levers 6. Fuel Tank 7. Mower Lift Pedal 8. Mower Deck 9. Discharge Chute 10. Parking Brake Lever EN - 13
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OPERATION Safety Interlock System WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire WARNING: Safety interlock failure Safety section before proceeding. and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. CONTROLS AND FEATURES Check system before each use to make sure it is functioning See Figure 4 for all controls and features properly. locations. Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as
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Throttle/Choke Lever (915146, 168) 2 1 Choke (1) – Use to start a cold engine. Push throttle 1 lever past detent for choke to start a cold engine. Pull throttle lever back past detent to close choke for a warm 3 4 2 engine. Fast (2) – Increases engine speed. NOTE: To stop, return both steering levers to neutral. Slow (3) – Decreases engine NOTE: The steering levers must be in the 3 speed. neutral position to start the engine. NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged prior to moving t
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1 3 4 2 5 Figure 6 1. Deck Port Seat Adjustment 2. Hose Coupling 3. Lock Collar (915146, 168) 4. Mower Deck 1. Tip the seat forward. See “TIPPING 5. Standard Garden Hose SEAT FORWARD” on page 22. Figure 7 2. Loosen mounting hardware and slide seat forward or backward to desired position. Tighten mounting hardware 1. Park the unit on a level surface, within (figure 9). reach of hose and in a location where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is 3. Tip seat back. acceptable. Towing/Traile
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NOTE: If water leaks excessively from hose IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This coupling onto top of deck, coupling may not equipment and/or its engine may include be fully seated onto washout port. Turn off evaporative emissions control system water supply and repeat steps 4 through 6. components, required to meet EPA and/or Use firm pressure while installing coupling CARB regulations, that will only function onto washout port. properly when the fuel tank has been filled to the recommended
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5. Wait until the engine is running smoothly Fuel Stabilizer before operation. Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to warm up resulting in gum deposits in the system. several seconds to several minutes These deposits can damage the carburetor depending on ambient temperature. and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent Stopping the Engine deposits from forming in the fuel system 1. Stop unit. during stora
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MOVING UNIT MANUALLY (Figure 8) WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Pull the bypass lever out and lock it in place, and then release the parking brake to push the unit by hand. Push the bypass lever in to drive the unit normally. NOTE: There are two bypass levers; one on each side of the unit. 1 2 1. Bypass lever pulled out to push the unit by hand. 2. Bypass lever pushed in to drive the unit. Figure 8 EN - 19
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: To have full access to the engine, the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read seat must be tipped forward "TIPPING SEAT and understand the entire Safety FORWARD" on page 22 and the hood section before proceeding. opened "MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" on page 22. IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for additional information.
