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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

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Summary of Contents for ZT 2600

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 ZT MODEL ...

Page 2: ...rtation Section 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 Greasing Bearings Section 11 pages 11 How to choose the right blade Page 12 Mowing Tips Page 21 SERVICE SECTION BEGINS ON PAGE 13 PARTS SECTION BEGINS ON PAGE 22 PAGE 2 ...

Page 3: ... 6060 00 038 6003 00 038 6015 00 50 ZT Blade Hi Lift Fusion Gator Blade Wave Blade 038 5350 00 038 5000 00 038 4825 00 ZT Hydro Filters 063 1050 00 60 ZT Deck Belt 041 1650 00 50 ZT Deck Belt 041 1470 00 ZT Pump Belt 041 6400 00 Oil Filter Briggs Engine Kohler Engine 063 2004 00 063 5400 00 Air Filter Briggs Engine Kohler Engine 063 4000 00 063 8080 00 Motor Oil 10w30 2 quarts Hydro Oil 20w50 4 qu...

Page 4: ...Warranty Registration The Warranty Registration form must be completed and signed to validate your warranty As the new equipment owner you are expected to see that the form is completed and forwarded to Bad Boy Inc at time of delivery Warranty is non transferable Model Serial Number Your ZT model serial numbers are found on the SIN plate underneath seat The serial numbers are necessary on the warr...

Page 5: ...eye protection while mowing and servicing 2 8 Always wear ear protection such as earplugs while mowing 2 9 If you strike something with the mower turn the blades and mower off engage the parking brake and inspect the machine for damage before resuming 2 10 Be aware of low hanging limbs or objects that could potentially be hazardous while mowing 2 11 Never operate a poorly maintained machine 2 12 N...

Page 6: ...inks age and exposure Check hoses and lines regularly Replace damaged hoses and lines 2 32 Park machine on level ground Never allow untrained personnel to service machine Understand service procedure before doing work SECTION 3 MOWER OPERATION Never operate the machine with faulty equipment Always be alert of sudden changes in landscape as the mower will react differently on slopes or embankments ...

Page 7: ...with your Bad Boy Mower you will notice your overall mowing time will decrease Avoid operating your mower on side hills of over 5 degrees inclines of over 10 degrees and declines of over 15 degrees SECTION 4 MOWER MAINTENANCE Check each and provide maintenance when needed DAILY 4 1 Check Engine Oil 4 2 Check Engine Air Filter 4 3 Tire Pressure 4 4 Inspect Blades Within FIRST five hours of usage ch...

Page 8: ... cut 6 1 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 6 2 Q What should ...

Page 9: ... speed Move lever forward to increase engine rpm move lever backward to decrease engine rpm 7 3 Choke Control A cable is linked to manually operate the engine choke When the lever is in the down position the choke is in the off run position When the lever is pulled up the choke is in the on start position Do not operate the machine in the on start position The choke lever is behind the throttle co...

Page 10: ...on Return the arms to the forward position for normal operation 8 4 Your Bad Boy Mower Weighs ZT SERIES 800 850 lbs Weights fluctuate with the addition of accessories 8 5 As you can see by the weights of the machines you shouldn t ever try to push or pull a Bad Boy Mower by hand This could cause serious bodily injury 8 6 Hopefully you ll never need to use this section of the manual However if you ...

Page 11: ...hick 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 NEVER CHECK BLADES WHILE BLADES ARE ENGAGED SECTION 11 GREASING THE BEARINGS 11 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch 11 2 Move the motion control levers outward...

Page 12: ...ific 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 mulch clippings you should see about the availability of mulching blades or a mulching kit The type of blade installed on a new mower is a decision the retailer makes for each model of mower based o...

Page 13: ...lds about 2 quarts of hydro oil Re install new filters and skid plates Use only hydro gear filters Use of any other type of filter will result in damage to the hydro system and void the warranty Transaxle service recommended within the first 50 hours of usage and every 250 hours thereafter or once a year The check plug is located at the top center of the inside case of each transaxle The transaxle...

Page 14: ... relieves any air that may be trapped in the system It may be necessary to add more oil to the hydro overflow tank after 10 15 minutes of running These bypass levers also serve as a neutral for moving the mower without the engine running SECTION 2 DRIVE BELT Shown on the right is a typical pump belt tensioner for your ZT model mower Tightening the two jam nuts on the right side will increase the b...

Page 15: ... carburetor on the 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 pressure this will cause the filter to be filled with tiny holes that will allow dirt to enter Instead tap filter on side to remove any debris Replace at least once a year more often in du...

Page 16: ...g harness ground cable The ground is located just inside of the right side fuel tank on most models Ensure that the ground is connected clean and tight On some models this wire may be connected to the negative side of the battery Check the condition and connection of the relays located under the seat Ensure that they are clean and connected Make sure that wire terminal ends have not been pushed ou...

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Page 18: ...ut to find a castellation for the pin to fit in Never back the bearing tension off after torquing the nut this will spring the bearing cage Torque rear wheel lugs to 65 75 ft lbs Re torque at every oil change There is one grease fitting in each front wheel and one in each front caster bearing housing Grease at every engine oil change There is one grease fitting on each of the actuator bar pillow b...

Page 19: ...ck belt lift up on the belt while rotating the pulley to roll the belt up and off of the pulley be sure not to get your fingers between belt and pulley To check the level of the deck start on a flat surface and set the air pressure in all four tires Raise the deck up and measure all four corners of the deck to see if it is level from left to right and front to back All decks should be level from l...

Page 20: ...own 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 considerably too long Resharpening is recommended by professionals only to determine when the blade needs to be replaced and because of the need for rebalancing To change blades it may be easier to use a piece of wood...

Page 21: ...season 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 your mower s oil at least once during the mowing season For brand new mowers change the oil after about 5 hours of operation during the initial break in period At the end of the mowing season use a ...

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Page 36: ...For additional information please see us at www badboymowers com Bad Boy Inc 102 Industrial Drive Batesville Arkansas 72501 870 698 0090 ZT MODEL ...

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