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OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
ZT1436
ZT17542B
ZT1842
ZT20050
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Z ZE ER RO O T TU UR RN N H HY YD DR RO OS ST TA AT TI IC C D DR RI IV VE E
Z ZE ER RO O T TU UR RN N H HY YD DR RO OS ST TA AT TI IC C D DR RI IV VE E
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
Assembly
before operating this
equipment.
Operation
Service and Adjustment
Rev.02.19.2003
Repair Parts
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BO
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LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a
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Thank you for choosing Swisher’s ZTR Mower. Before operating your mower, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual . As with all power equipment, lawnmowers can be potentially dangerous if improperly used. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.
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• Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely. • Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. • Keep all shields and guards in place. • Understand the speed, steering and stability of this machine. Know the positions and operations of all controls before you operate this machine. Check all of the controls in a safe area before
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CAUTION! Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. SLOPE OPERATION! Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees. Use extra caution when mowing on slopes. Operate self-propelled units up and down slopes. There is a significant risk of overturns when operating across slopes. If you feel uneasy on a slope then
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS WARNING: Hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns and penetrate skin causing severe injury or death. • Do not step on mower deck when operating, dismounting or mounting the mower. • Never push or pull unit with another vehicle. Transmission damage will occur. • When transporting be sure to secure mower frame to transport vehicle. NEVER tie down to moving parts or linkages which may become damaged or come loose. • NEVER transport mower while engine is running.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS Danger/Warning Decal – OD99155 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal – OD99154 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal 50” Mower Only – OD99157 Parking Brake Decal – OD99152 Flying Debris Decal – OD53 No Step Decal – OD11 Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 DECALS NOT SHOWN 36” Decal – OD108 & OD112 42” Decal (17.5 HP Engine) – OD109 & OD113 50” Decal – OD111 & OD115 (18 HP Engine) – OD110 & OD114 Height Indicator Decal - OD99151 Height of Cut Decal - OD99153 Swisher Flag USA Decal – OD39 7
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OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) CONTROLS STARTING MOWER • TO START: Position steering handles outward to ● OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM: This neutral locked position. Engage parking brake. mower is equipped with an operator’s presence Extend throttle to full choke position*. Start ignition system. Any attempt to leave the seated position and slide throttle lever back to full throttle position. with the engine running, without first disengaging Allow engine to warm up for 1 minute.
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OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) MOWING • WARNING: Do not operate mower at too fast of a rate. Sudden movements forward and backward at fast speeds can cause accidents resulting in personal injury • Start out slowly moving steering levers SLOWLY forward and backward until you learn to operate the unit. NOTE: This mower has been designed to be very maneuverable. Practice in open, flat areas is extremely necessary to become comfortable and efficient with the controls. • BEGIN TO MOW: B
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE -Loose fasteners: Be sure all fasteners are at proper torque. Especially guards and blades. -Parking brake: If brake does not keep unit from rolling, brake must be adjusted or repaired. -Tires: Always check and maintain proper tire pressure (See tire sidewall for recommendation). Check for damage due to sharp rocks, objects or stumps. -Operator Presence System: The engine should not start unless the PTO switch is disengaged and the control l
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT EVERY 25 HOURS -Lubrication: Grease all pivot points with a high temp grease -Battery, check and clean: Keep battery terminals clean and tight. Periodic charging will extend its life. Clean terminals with a wire brush and coat with a petroleum jelly. -Change engine oil and filter: Use only quality detergent oil. See engine manual for instructions. Select viscosity grade according to your expected environmental temperature. -Blades: Best results will come fro
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SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments do as follows: 1. Turn off PTO switch. 2. Position unit on smooth flat surface. 3. Place steering levers in outward, neutral-locked position. 4. Turn ignition key “OFF” and set parking brake. 5. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect spark plug wire. TRACKING Adjustments to the unit may need to be made if the unit does not track in a straight line. The primary reason for the unit not tracking s
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SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK REMOVING THE MOWER DECK 1. Be sure the cutting height lever is in the 1. Turn off engine and engage parking brake. lowest position. 2. Rotate cutting height lever 2. Position mower deck under unit. counterclockwise to lowest cutting position. 3. Install belt around mower pulley and 3. Remove bolt from pickup point located at electric clutch. the front of the deck. 4. Install stabilizer bars into rear hanger 4. Remove cotter pins on rear hange
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SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS LEVELING THE MOWER DECK 1. Position unit on a smooth level surface. 2. For side to side leveling, measure the distance from the floor to the bottom edge at the rear of the deck. The measurement should be equal within 1/16 inch side to side. Adjustment can be made by loosening locking nut on rear eyebolt hangers and adjusting up or down as needed. 3. For front to rear pitch adjustment, loosen locking nut on front eyebolt and adjust up or down as needed. Proper pitch
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SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS BELTS Clutch drive belt replacement 1. Remove belt covers. 2. Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket. 3. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. Part #: 3816 4. Install new belt onto electric clutch and mower pulley and check for proper routing and clearance. 5. Reconnect idler tension bolt to tension bracket. Part #: 3752 Transaxle belt replacement 1. Remove clutch drive belt. See clutch belt replacement. 2. Disconnect wiring from electric clutch. Pa
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WIRING DIAGRAMS 36” and 42” Mowers 50” Mower 16
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ENGINE DETAIL SEAT DETAIL (Page 18) (Page 20) STEERING 19 DETAIL (Page 19) 2 3 FRAME DETAIL 17 (Page 21 & 22) TRANSMISSION IDLER DETAIL (This Page) 1 18 6 4 2 5 16 3 Transmission Idler 22 7 12 8 21 15 9 23 20 10 24 13 14 30 23 11 MOWING 28 DECK DETAIL 29 25 DECK LIFT (Page 23, 24 & 25) DETAIL (Page 19) 26 3 OVERALL ASSEMBLY 27 Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # 1 Battery Box 3696TK 20 Transmission Idler Arm 3690TK 21 1/2-13 X 3 HCC GR5 Bolt ZP NB131 2 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg B
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BLADE DRIVER BLADE DRIVER For 42 and 50” Mowers For 36” Mowers Item # Description Part # 1 1 3/4-16 2 Way Lock Nut NB175 2 3 (1 Used) 2 1.5x.761x.098x.134 Belleville Washer AS155 4 3 3 3/4ID X 1 1/4OD 10 GA. Washer NB184 3 4 Blade Pulley- 5" (42" Mower Only) 3785 23 (2 Used) 5 5 Washer For Blade Driver NB179 6 Blade Bearing B98 6 7 Blade Shaft 4.25" 9076 8 Bearing Housing 9057TK 7 9 36" Mower - 18" Blade 9014 42" Mower - 20 1/2" Blade 9004 8 42" Mower - 22" Blade 9005 10 17.5" Blade for 50" Mowe
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STEERING (RIGHT) 25 6 24 4 26 27 19 21 11 23 Item # Description Part # 1 Directional Handle Grip 3673 18 2 Directional Handle Weldment 3685TK 3 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 20 12 4 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 28 5 1/2-13 X 5 HCC GR5 ZP NB155 29 12 6 1/2 NR Mach Bushing 14 GA NB177 15 7 1/2 ID X 7/8 OD X 1/8 Nylon Washer NB682 1 16 11 6 22 8 Handle Mount Weldment Right 3635TK 6 Handle Mount Weldment Left 3636TK 9 Pivot Plate Right Weldment 3699TK 14 9 Pivot Plate Left Weldment 3700TK 1
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SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY 1 Item # Description Part # 1 Seat 15" Back No Arm Rest (36" Mower Only) 3790 Seat 15" Back With Arm Rest (42" Mower Only) 3791 Seat 18" Back With Arm Rest (50" Mower Only) 3792 2 Seat Bracket 3807TK 3 3 Seat Hinge 3815TK 4 Tapered Spring 3609 7 8 5 Control Cover 3645TK 6 Seat Mount 3613C 2 7 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 8 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 10 11 8 9 5/16 SAE Washer NB556 10 5/16-18 X 1/2 Serr. Flg Bolt NB252 8 10 11 Seat Spring Bracket 3809TK 7 SEE CONTRO
