Bad Boy Commercial CZT Series, Owner'S & Parts Manual

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STANDARD HYDRAULIC/ OIL/FILTER SERVICING PROCEDURE
6.12 On all Bad Boy ZT Models, the hydraulic oil filters need to be initially changed when the
mower has reached 50 hours of usage. Each subsequent changing of the hydraulic oil and
filters needs to occur every 250 hours or once a year. The required hydraulic oil is 20W50
motor oil On all Bad Boy commercial models, the hydraulic oil and filters need to be initially
changed when mower has reached 50 hours of usage. Each subsequent changing of the
hydraulic oil and filters needs to occur 500 hours or once a year. The required hydraulic oil is
20W50 motor oil.
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1 Q:
How do I sharpen my blades?
7.1 A: We recommend that sharpening be done by an authorized Bad Boy dealer.
7.2 Q:
How should I prepare my Bad Boy Mower for the off season?
7.2 A: When preparing for any down period of 90 days or more, the most important thing is
proper fuel preparation. Use a fuel stabilizer in your final tank of fuel or run dry. Choke and
repeatedly crank engine until it will not start. This will decrease the potential for varnish or
gum deposits forming in your system. Also, make sure your machine has plenty of antifreeze.
You can get an antifreeze tester at your local hardware store to ensure your machine is ready
for winter.
7.3 Q:
How do I prevent an uneven cutting pattern and increase the quality of cut?
7.3 A: Check tire pressure, check blade sharpness (replace blades or sharpen at least once
per year or when needed), make sure blades are tightened properly, check spring and belt
tension, check the underside of the deck to ensure the mower deck is free of grass build-up
and debris, make sure your machine is at full throttle, and vary your mowing pattern each
time you cut your grass.
7.4 Q:
What should I do if my mower won’t start?
7.4 A: Check battery charge and connection (grounds), check your fuel (make sure fuel is less
than 30 days old and contains no water), make sure your spark plug is in good condition
and spark plug wire is attached, and make sure air filter is clean (a dirty filter makes it more
difficult for the engine to draw air). Check for broken wires or bad connections.
7.5 Q:
What should I do if the blades won’t engage?
7.5 A: Make sure the safety switch is plugged in on the bottom of seat. Check the underside of
the PTO engager to ensure the plug is secure at switch.
7.6 Q:
What should I do if mower arms are in neutral position and mower still creeps?
7.6 A: Contact authorized Bad Boy Mower Dealer.
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