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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.