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Zero-Turn Riding Mower - 48” Mower Deck

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5101454

Rev: K

Additional information concerning functional tests, 
general adjustment procedures, and the location 
of normal lubrication points are included in these 
instructions.

Although all required lubrication and normal adjustments on 
factory-assembled components are done at the factory, this 
additional information is provided to assist you in ensuring that 
each unit is delivered to the customer in proper working order.

Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions

Quick Setup List  

Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol 
provide the information necessary to fully assemble, 
test, and prepare the units described above for 
delivery to your customers.

 A Quick Setup List is provided on page 2 of this booklet 
to help you identify and check that the items have been 
performed.

ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL:

The safety warnings provided in this guide and 
in the operator’s manual included with the unit 
contain important information that must be obeyed 
when assembling, setting-up, operating, servicing, 

transporting, or storing the unit.
These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert triangle 
symbol shown above, which signifies that an important safety 
message is being provided.   
You must read, understand, and follow these warnings and 
instructions, and use safe shop and work practices at all 
times while working on or around this unit and all other 
outdoor power equipment.

Page

Setup 
Procedure

Steps to Perform

2

Uncrating

Remove crate & banding.

Disengage transmission release levers

Release parking brake and roll tractor 
forward off skid.

Engage transmission release levers.

2

Connect Battery

Connect battery.

3

Unit Assembly

Assemble the ground speed control 
levers.

Assemble the seat.

4

Check Fluid Levels

Check tire pressures.

Check engine oil level.

Check hydraulic oil level.

5

Check the Mower Assembly

Check the mower blade mounting bolt 
torque.

Check & Adjust deck lift rod timing.

Check & level the mower deck.

Check deck drive belt.

Page

Setup 
Procedure

Steps to Perform

9

Lubrication & Fuel Preparation

Add fuel.

Lubricate & grease all points.

Start the engine.

10

SAFETY CHECKS

Check for LOOSE HARDWARE.

Check all OPERATOR CONTROLS.

Perform SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM 
CHECK.

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the appropriate brand, click “My 
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Registration and Rebate” icon and 
then the “New Product Registration / 
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online product registration form.

Products covered by this manual:

5900731 (500ZB2648), 5900532 (500ZB2748), 5900528 (400ZB2748), 5900506 (ZT3500B2448), 5900521 (ZT3500B2748), 5900503 

(2900B2748), 5900529 (2900B2748), 5901253 (400ZB2748 ANSI-EXP), 5901274 (ZT3500B2548), 5901275 (400ZB2548), 5901276 (2900B2548), 

5901277 (2900B2548 ANSI-EXP), 5901407 (ZT, 48”, 25, MF, 2900, 49ST, DOM), 5901408 (ZT, 48”, 25, SMI, ZT3500, 49ST, DOM), 5901409 (ZT, 

48”, 25, SNP, 400Z, 49ST, DOM), 5901406 (ZT, 48”, 21.5, SNP, 400Z, 49ST, DOM)

Summary of Contents for 2900B2548

Page 1: ...times while working on or around this unit and all other outdoor power equipment Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform 2 Uncrating Remove crate banding Disengage transmission release levers Release parking brake and roll tractor forward off skid Engage transmission release levers 2 Connect Battery Connect battery 3 Unit Assembly Assemble the ground speed control levers Assemble the seat 4 Check Fl...

Page 2: ...d to the engaged drive position D Connect Battery 1 Connect the red positive battery cable A Figure 2 to the positive battery post Make sure that the cable boot completely covers the positive terminal so that the terminal cannot cover the insulator pad B 2 Connect the black negative battery cable C to the negative battery post WARNING BATTERY SAFETY RULES Battery acid causes severe burns Avoid con...

Page 3: ...ng hardware D E F and pivot the ground speed control lever s A B forward or back to align with one another 2 Once alignment is achieved re tighten the mounting hardware HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove the mounting hardware 2 Reposition the ground speed control lever either up or down from its original position and reinstall the mounting hardware 3 Perform the Handle Height Adjustment procedure H...

Page 4: ...on Oil Oil Type 20W 50 conventional detergent motor oil 1 Check the oil level when the unit is cold Raise the seat plate to gain access to the transmission oil reservoirs B Figure 8 The oil should be up to the FULL COLD mark C If the oil is below this level proceed to step 2 2 Before removing the reservoir cap make sure the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free of du...

Page 5: ...htened Torque blade mounting bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 N m Figure 9 Check Mower Blade Mounting Bolt Torque Check Deck Lift Rod Timing 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake Check tires for proper inflation See Check Tire Pressure 2 To check the deck lift rod timing measure and record the distance between the lift pivots and the rod piv...

Page 6: ...d Timing Adjustment Deck Leveling Adjustment Before adjusting the deck level the deck lift rod timing must be checked and or adjusted 1 Park the machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the parking brake Check tires for proper inflation 2 Lock the deck lift pedal in the 4 1 2 11 47 cm position Place the deck height adjustment pin in the 4 position and lower the ...

Page 7: ...ng edge to the ground Repeat this process for the other side of the machine The front measurements should be 4 10 2 cm the back measurements should be 4 1 4 10 8 cm If the measurements are greater than 1 8 3 17 mm of what they should be adjust the deck height until they are correct A A A Figure 14 Measuring the Blade Height Check Deck Drive Belt 1 Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting positio...

Page 8: ... 7 17 8 cm If the measurement does not equal 7 17 8 cm adjust the anchor eyebolt B ADJUSTING THE MOWER BELT IDLER SPRING LENGTH 1 Loosen the jam nut C 2 Turn the adjustment nut D until a measurement of 7 17 8 cm is achieved 3 Retighten the jam nut 7 17 8 cm D C B A Figure 17 Adjusting the Mower Belt Idler Spring Length Adding Fuel To add fuel 1 Remove the fuel cap A Figure 18 2 Fill the tank to ab...

Page 9: ...omotive type high temperature lithium grease may be when this is not available Oil B control handle pivots seat plate pivots deck lift pivots discharge chute hinge Generally all the moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe the fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication Lubricating the Fro...

Page 10: ...ged Operator moves ground speed control levers out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake Test 4 Blade Brake Check Mower blades and the mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five 5 seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off or the operator rises off seat If the mower drive belt does not stop within five 5 seconds see your dealer NOTE Once the engine h...

Page 11: ...on ADJUSTMENT Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the engine 2 There are three nuts A on the neutral return rod The first two are to be used together to turn the neutral return rod and the third towards the front of the machine is used to lock the neutral return rod in place Loosen the jam nut that locks...

Page 12: ... to gain access to the parking brake components 3 Measure the distance from the top of the brake spring rod C Figure 21 to the top of the lock nut D on both sides of the unit The measurement should be 50 1 27 cm If not adjust the locknut to achieve the measurement of 50 1 27 cm 4 Measure the distance between the bottom of the brake shaft weldment G and the top of the set collar F The measurement s...

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