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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model
53AA1A3G401
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: 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 arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the Stat
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Maintaining Safety ............................................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Know Your Z-Series........................................................................................... 7 Operating Your Z-Series .................................................................................... 10 Making Adjustm
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SECTION 1: MAINTAINING SAFETY WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Californ
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1. Keep children out of the mowing area and in SLOPE OPERATION watchful care of an adult other than the operator. 1. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control 2. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the and tip-over accidents which can result in severe area. injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If 3. Before and when backing, look behind and down you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy for small children. on it, do not mow it. 4. Never carry c
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14. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, 20. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the the environment and the ecology. damage before restarting and operating the mower. 21. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to 15. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dispose of waste from your local Environmental damage and
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE 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-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers u
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR Z-SERIES NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. Throttle Lever and Drive Handles Choke Lever Indicator Panel Brake Pedal Parking Brake Pedal Speed Control Bar Right Control Lift Handle Panel Figure 1 WARNING: Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. PTO Switch Right Control Panel Start Ignition/Light Switch The ignition/light switch is locate
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1 2 L 3 5 4 7 6 Electric PTO (Power Take-Off) Switch The PTO switch is located on the right control panel and it is used to control the engagement of the cutting blades. When the knob is up, the cutting blades are engaged. When the knob is down, the cutting blades are disengaged. See Figure 1 and Figure 2. NOTE: The PTO knob must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse, and when the operator leaves the seat. Seat Adjustment Throttle Lever and
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the neutral position so the unit will not move. If the drive Low Fuel handles are not placed in the neutral position, the Z- Battery Engine Oil Series may creep. See Figure 1 and Figure 7. When the engine is running, the unit will move in accordance with the drive handles (push, pull, or both) as they are moved from the neutral position. When the drive handles are released, they immediately return towards the neutral position as the unit slows to a stop position (while the engine continue
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The speed control bar also aids the drive handles in then grasp it again to continue straight ahead or release making “perfect U-turns”. To move forward grasp both the right drive handle to turn right. Refer also to the drive handles and the speed control bar at the same Quick Reference Chart located in the OPERATION time, then release the left drive handle to turn left and Section. SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR Z-SERIES WARNING: Read, understand, and follow Disengage the PTO (down). all instr
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NOTE: The Z-Series speed is based on the position of Pushing Your Unit the drive handles. Push the handles forward to increase To push your unit you will have to first relieve the speed and back toward neutral for slower speeds. hydrostatic pumps. WARNING: The hydraulic relief levers are Driving On Slopes near engine parts that can be hot. To avoid Before operating the Z-Series on any slope: injury wait until engine parts have cooled Use the SLOPE GAUGE to determine if the slope is before di
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Release Handles = Neutral / Stop Pull Handles Equal Back = Push Handles Equal Forward = Straight Reverse Straight Forward Full Right Forward And Full Full Right Back and Full Left Right Neutral And Left Forward = Right Turn Left Back = Zero Turn Left Forward = Zero Turn Right Right Forward And Left Neutral = Right Neutral And Left Back = Right Back And Left Neutral = Left Turn Reverse Left Reverse Right Figure 10 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Mower Deck Height Adjusting the Se
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Checking the Brake Adjustment Adjusting Brake Force Position the Z-Series on a level surface and move Place the Z-Series on level surface without the the throttle lever to the slowest position (turtle). brake engaged and place blocks behind the Stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition, wheels. and engage the parking brake. Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from the Release both hydraulic relief levers. ignition. From the rear push on the frame and try to move From
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Remove bolts that secure linkage to upper control With quarter inch by seven inch pins still installed in handles and lower control arms. The shock the top and bottom linkage arms, loosen the jam absorbers should remain connected to linkage. nuts at both the front and rear ends of linkage that See Figure 12. runs from bottom linkage arms to hydrostatic pumps. See Figure 13. Hex Bolt Alignment Holes Jam Nuts Alignaball Jam Nut Hex Bolt Jam Nuts Spherical Rods Alignaball Figure 13 Alignme
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Deck Lift Pivot Pivot Bar Grease Fittings Grease Fitting Caster Wheel Spindle Grease Fitting Caster Wheel Grease Fitting Lift Handle Grease Fitting Mower Deck Grease Fittings Control Tower Grease Fittings Figure 14 Engine Checking Hydraulic Oil Refer to the separate engine manual for engine Check the oil level of hydraulic units only when the maintenance instructions. engine is OFF. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal During initial break-in (first five hours of operation), condit
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Flip seat up and clean the area around the hydraulic oil dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. See Figure 15. Remove the hydraulic fill plug/dipstick and read the level: If hydraulic oil level is inside operating range, then do nothing. If hydraulic oil level is below operating range, the add hydraulic oil before operating. Also check for leaks. Hydraulic If hydraulic oil level is above operating range, then drain Oil Filter excess oil before operating. Reinstall th
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Charging Headlight If the unit has not been in use for an extended period of Mounting time, charge the battery with an automotive-type 12-volt Bracket charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps. Never store battery without a full charge. Tires The two front wheels are caster wheels that swivel to accommodate the direction of the Z-Series. The two rear wheels are used to propel the Z-Series in the direction of input from the drive handles. Inflation pressure of the tires is important fo
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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING MOWER DECK Front To Rear Checking The Level Of The Mower Deck Position the Z-Series on a hard level surface and Side to Side place the PTO switch in the OFF position. Position the Z-Series on a hard and level surface Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition and place the PTO switch in the OFF position. switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition Remove spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s). switch
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Turn the pulley counterclockwise until the belt is Removing The Mower Deck completely off the pulley. Locate the clutch pulley in the rear of the tractor WARNING: Do not remove deck immedi- below the muffler to remove the belt from the pulley. ately after operating the tractor. Allow the See Figure 24. engine and other moving parts ample time to cool down. Position the Z-Series on a hard flat surface and engage the parking brake. Move the lift handle to the L position. Remove belt
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Mower Blades Belt WARNING: The mower blades are sharp and can cause severe injury. Always protect hands by wearing heavy leather work gloves to grasp blades. Secure the mower blade by putting a piece of wood between the blade and the housing. See Figure 28. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. Block To Clutch Pulley Of Wood Figure 26 Installing The Mower Deck Blade Slide the mower deck under the Z-Series, making sure belt covers are removed. From t
