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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ZERO TURN TRACTOR
Model Numbers
ZT 42 w/42" Mower Deck
ZT 50 w/50" Mower Deck
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
Warning:
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in e
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ................................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES .................................................................... 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ........................................................................................... 7 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........................................... 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ..........................
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POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery, with the positive battery cable factory connected. The The drive control levers are unfastened from their re- negative cable must be connected. spective pivot brackets and lowered for shipping pur- poses. The control levers must be repositioned and NOTE: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" po- secured to the pivot bracket to operate the tractor. Re- sition before attaching the battery cable. position
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WARNING The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arres
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13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. DO: 14. Do not operate the machine while under the Mow across slopes, not up and down. influence of alcohol or drugs. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc. 15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could roadways. overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that machine into a tra
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5. Never allow children under 14 years old to 8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14 years and over remove the wire from the spark plug and should only operate the machine under close thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. parental supervision and proper instruction. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. 6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure 9. Grass catcher com
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, paint- ed over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer. NOTICE BATT.OIL PTO Automatically START START Disengages When FO RWA RD HOURS 1/10 REVERSE RE V E R S E F O R W A R D Both Lap Bars Are PT O / P ARK NEUTRAL N EU T RAL Moved Into Reverse. BLADE BRAKE PTO Automatically To S TART, PARK BR AK E m ust be set
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ZT50 ZT42 KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS. REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AOUND. NEVER CARRY CHILDREN. USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°. MOW UP AND DOWN, NOT ACROSS. AVOID SUDDEN TURNS, USE LOW GEAR. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES WORKING. SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK INFORMATION GRAPHIC
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RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate under the seat of the tractor and copy the information in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site
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SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) 10 FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-be
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SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES B O C C A N M D E L J F F G K H Figure 4 A. Deck Height Index H. Storage Tray B. Deck Lift Handle J. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) C. RH and LH Drive Control Levers K. Fuel Tank Cap D. Ignition Switch L. Hour Meter /Indicator Panel E. PTO Switch M. Throttle Control F. Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) N. Choke Control—Model ZT50 ONLY G. Cup Holder O. Parking Brake Engagement Lever 11
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NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch REAR indicate that position on the tractor when when the tractor is not in use. facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. A. Deck Height Index E. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch The deck height index consists of six index notches The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the located on the front/right of the seat box frame. Each right of
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Every 50 hours a "change oil" message will flash K. Fuel Tank Cap on the display for 2 minutes every time the tractor The fuel tank cap is located at the rear of the LH is started. This message will repeat for the first console. Turn the cap counterclockwise to unscrew two hours after each 50 hour interval. The oil and remove from the fuel tank. Always re-install the pressure indicator light will also flash when this fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank after removing. display is active. Follow
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Model ZT42 ONLY — When starting the engine, M. Throttle Control push the control handle fully forward into the The throttle control is located on the LH console to "CHOKE" position. See Figure 8. After starting the left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given and warming the engine, move the control handle position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained. rearward until you feel it move past the choke detent. ZT42 This symbol indicates the fast position. N. Choke Control - Model ZT50 ON
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SECTION 2: OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read the operator’s Before you operate the tractor, study this manual manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. carefully. It has been prepared to help you Don’t risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. who have become competent in its usage to Familiarize yourself with the operations of all the operate this tractor . instruments and controls. Familiari
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Model ZT50 ONLY The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the 1. Pull the choke control knob upward to the full PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking choke position. NOTE: If the engine is warmed brake is engaged. up, it may not be necessary to choke the NOTE: The PTO switch must be moved to the engine. “OFF” position to restart the engine. 2. Move the throttle control lever fully forward to The safety interlock system will shut of
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COLD WEATHER STARTING NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or battery Be sure to use the proper oil for the expected discharge if the equipment is left unattended. temperatures (check the table in the engine manual). Follow the normal engine starting instructions above. However, allow the engine ample time to warm up PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE) before putting the tractor under load. Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a conventi
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Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward DRIVING FORWARD in the neutral position. See Figure 10. Faster Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Slower Neutral Position Figure 11 Figure 10 To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor. position, refer to Section 3 and adjust the levers so IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on
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IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the - To turn to the right, move the right drive control drive control levers. Do not release the levers to lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 13. slow the tractor or to return to neutral. FORWARD RIGHT TURN Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other. The tractor will turn in the direction of the forward control lever. - To turn to t
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STOPPING THE TRACTOR Executing a Zero Turn Move both drive control levers to the neutral WARNING: When executing a zero turn, position to stop the motion of the tractor. the tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is Push the PTO switch downward to the moving can significantly reduce your disengaged position. control of the tractor and will cause Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its severe turf defacement to occur. highest position. If dismounting th
