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Hydrostatic Zero-Turn

Commercial Riding Mower

Professional Turf Equipment

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

48” Fabricated Deck
54” Fabricated Deck
60” Fabricated Deck
72” Fabricated Deck

Summary of Contents for 37HP Tank 53AI8CTZ750

Page 1: ...Hydrostatic Zero Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment OPERATOR S AND SERVICE MANUAL 48 Fabricated Deck 54 Fabricated Deck 60 Fabricated Deck 72 Fabricated Deck...

Page 2: ...ng Procedures 14 E Mower Cutting Blades 16 Maintenance and Service 17 A Mower Deck 17 B Hydraulic Oil 18 C Electrical System 19 D Tires 21 E Brakes 22 F Hydraulic System 22 G Storage 24 Maintenance Sc...

Page 3: ...ng of the personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the equipment NOTE The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance p...

Page 4: ...alled 6 Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body 7 Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and or the exhaust system is hot 8 Keep machine clean and free of debris gr...

Page 5: ...nals can produce sprks and heat connections to the terminals must be kept tight and the terminals and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corro sion If batteries are re charged or jumped from ext...

Page 6: ...clothes lines guy wires buildings etc At other times and conditions ROPS and OPDs shall be in their fully upright and locked configurations DANGER Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior to oper...

Page 7: ...covered with a heavy duty vinyl fabric it adjusts to recline up to 16 degrees and it will fold forward for transport or protection from the elements of weather lever actuated on operator s left side...

Page 8: ...TING BLADE DANGER Part Number 00030635 Part Number 00030633 Part Number 01002166 Part Number 777S32801 Part Number 02003514 Part Number 777S32797 Part Number 02003652 Part Number 02002693 WARNING Maxi...

Page 9: ...ank Two 6 5 gallon w individual shutoff valves Ground Speed 0 12 MPH forward 0 5 MPH reverse Net Weight 950 lbs w 48 deck 980 lbs w 54 deck 1070 lbs w 60 deck 1330 lbs w 72 deck ENGINE INFO Engine 23...

Page 10: ...he downhill side of the machine I E maintain the uphill side lap bar essen tially in a fixed position k Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wa...

Page 11: ...tc b If on an hillside start at the bottom so that the turns are uphill rather than downhill c Align the mower so as to head directly toward the object on the far side d Slowly increase the speed of t...

Page 12: ...o lower or to momentarily hold the implement at a desired height The pedals can also be used in conjunction with each other when the upper por tion of a foot activates the first pedal to raise the imp...

Page 13: ...or SAE 10W40 engine oil rated for service SJ Shell Rimula 15W40 is also recommended and provides service SL and CI 4 plus c Hydraulic Oil Filled at the factory before shipment The hydraulic oil tank i...

Page 14: ...signs and safety devices d Move or have moved the machine to a safe level area with no obstructions includ ing objects pedestrians and animals 2 Initial Operation a Use protective equipment for eyes...

Page 15: ...other is advanced the turn side tire will not rotate and a pivot turn will be executed turf defacement could occur if on grass as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire If the...

Page 16: ...t position e Release the parking brake f Fold in the steering levers to the operating position WARNING When operating this mower forward do not allow the steering levers to return to the neu tral posi...

Page 17: ...er that the grass can be repeatedly cut and re cut into smaller pieces These blades gener ally require more horsepower than other blades Mulch blades work best when the grasses are cut at the highest...

Page 18: ...un balanced blades f If the blade dips on one end file stock off of the cutting surface on that end Note Blades that cannot be easily bal anced REPLACE 4 Changing the Blade Drive Belts a Set the parki...

Page 19: ...nd right pumps Replace and retighten nuts j Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and replace the oil filter ele ment Coat the sealing surface with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or equivalen...

Page 20: ...arking brake switch and 3 the seat switch They operate so that in order to start the engine the blade clutch switch must be off the parking brake must be engaged and both steering levers must be in th...

Page 21: ...heels are used to propel the Mower in the direction of input from the drive handles Inflation pressure of the rear tires is important for stability while the Mower is in operation If the tire diameter...

Page 22: ...ables at the brake arms equally Adjust the cable housing nuts one full turn and check parking capacity Repeat if parking brake does not hold 2 Repair The mower is equipped with drum brakes and will no...

Page 23: ...he lap bars can be opened in any position Neutral when traveling For ward when traveling in Reverse or when exe cuting a zero turn maneuvar The lap bars also incorporate a Return To Neutral RTN featur...

Page 24: ...lace the engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil f Gasoline Engine Drain all the fuel Close the fuel tank shutoff valve Disconnect the fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end in...

Page 25: ...fter Use Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent 6 Oil wear points Follow the Oiling Chart 7 Lubricate all grease fittings Follow the Lubrication Chart D Every 100 Hour Checks 1 Change the engine oil filter...

Page 26: ...Down Pivots Seat Hinge Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings Pump Control Lever Pivots Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot Brake Control...

Page 27: ...8 of the manual This display defaults to Tachometer mode when engine is running 4 Move the throttle lever to the high speed posi tion and note the RPM reading on the display 5 Move the throttle lever...

Page 28: ...rd position 1 Operator s back should stay in contact with the seat back 2 Lap bars should not contact operator s legs c In the full reverse position 1 Lap bars should not contact the opera tor s legs...

Page 29: ...blade when aligned along the mower centerline The blade to ground height at the rear of the blade tip should be 1 8 to 1 4 higher than the front tip This is referred to as blade pitch The sam height...

Page 30: ...30 WIRING DIAGRAM GD 02002824...

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Page 32: ...0 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening...

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