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SECTION 2: DRIVE BELT

Shown to the right is the MZ pump belt tensioner.
Tightening the two 3/4˝ jam nuts on the right side will 
increase the belt tension. 

Factory setting is about .030˝ (about the thickness of a 
credit card) between coils as shown.

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Summary of Contents for MZ Series

Page 1: ...ZERO TURN MOWER OWNER S SERVICE PARTS MANUAL For additional information please see us at www badboymowers com Bad Boy Inc 102 Industrial Drive Batesville Arkansas 72501 870 698 0090 2014 12 1 MZMODEL...

Page 2: ...n 5 page 8 Troubleshooting and FAQ Section 6 pages 8 9 Controls Section 7 page 9 Moving Inoperable Mower Section 8 page 10 Instrumentation Section 9 page 10 Mower Blade Maintenance Section 10 page 11...

Page 3: ...ND PART NUMBERS 42 MZ Blade Hi Lift Fusion Gator Blade 038 4221 00 038 4222 00 42 MZ Deck Belt 041 0120 00 MZ Pump Belt 041 6400 00 Oil Filter Briggs 540 cc Kawasaki Engine 063 8018 00 063 8017 00 Air...

Page 4: ...mower Replacement parts are available through your local Bad Boy Mower Dealer Remember to always provide the following information when ordering parts 1 Correct part number 2 Correct serial number Al...

Page 5: ...nd behind before and while backing 2 9 Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction as material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop th...

Page 6: ...es For example rocks water cliffs and roadways CHILDREN 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 a...

Page 7: ...machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect 2 57 Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never operate a poorly maintained ma...

Page 8: ...actuator should be in off position the engine should not start 2 73 Engage parking brake and leave lever arms in outward position put blade actuator in the on position then attempt to start the machin...

Page 9: ...recently engage the choke 3 6 Make sure nothing is under or around machine 3 7 Place key in ignition and turn 3 8 Once machine is started disengage the choke 3 9 Increase RPM by sliding the throttle...

Page 10: ...m collecting debris by storing in a covered area while not in use 5 2 Fuel can harm your machine if left for more than 30 days without changing especially if the fuel contains ethanol Never use fuel w...

Page 11: ...park 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 connect...

Page 12: ...me MZ Models use the Choke O Matic system in this case the choke and throttle controls are operated by the same lever With the lever pushed full forward this will apply the choke Pulling the lever bac...

Page 13: ...ion Return the arms to the forward position for normal operation Your Bad Boy Mower Weighs MZ SERIES 585 602 lbs Weights fluctuate with the addition of accessories 8 5 As you can see by the weights of...

Page 14: ...ick gloves when handling blades 10 7 ALWAYS check for blade damage if mower strikes rock branch or other objects that could potentially damage the blade REMEMBER NEVER CHECK BLADE WHILE ENGINE IS ON N...

Page 15: ...fic purpose If you re experiencing less than desired cutting or discharging performance with a 3 1 blade you may want to check into using a 2 1 blade Conversely if you re using a 2 1 blade and want to...

Page 16: ...eason Keep several blades around so you ll always have a sharp one on hand Sharp blades cut the grass cleanly and help mulch clippings into small pieces which break down quickly Don t forget to change...

Page 17: ...These bypass levers serve as a neutral for moving the mower without the engine running Pull the levers out and lock them into place to activate the bypass When adjusting the tracking on the mower the...

Page 18: ...wn to the right is the MZ pump belt tensioner Tightening the two 3 4 jam nuts on the right side will increase the belt tension Factory setting is about 030 about the thickness of a credit card between...

Page 19: ...side of the engine Note the direction of flow on the side of the filter Replace once a year Remove and inspect air cleaner weekly More often in dusty conditions Do not blow filter out with air pressur...

Page 20: ...coming out of the engine is the charging wire from the alternator Check for 13 6 14 2 volts dc at this wire with engine at full throttle Check the condition and connection of the relays located under...

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Page 22: ...ine oil change The control arm blocks have grease fittings located on the top of each block Grease one time a year Grease fittings on MZ model total 9 SECTION 6 CUTTING DECK To remove the deck belt li...

Page 23: ...bolt shown above forward or backward in the slot of the deck The condition of the blades can drastically affect the cut quality of the mower deck Replace as necessary These blades were used considera...

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Page 44: ...ad Boy Inc 102 Industrial Drive Batesville Arkansas 72501 870 698 0090 Place Stamp Here POST OFFICE WILL NOT DELIVER WITHOUT POSTAGE BAD BOY MOWERS 102 Industrial Drive Batesville AR 72501 Cut and Mai...

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