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LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE GENERAL
Note. For detailed maintenance, see Part 2.
Fuel
Standard unleaded fuel is recommended. See also the engine booklet supplied with the mower.
DO NOT ADD OIL TO THE FUEL. Preferably empty the tank if the mower is to be left for many
weeks, and use fresh fuel when starting the next time.
Engine Oil
See the engine booklet. The engine oil level should be checked every 5 hours of operation, and
topped up if necessary. Use the oil recommended in the engine booklet. It may be wise to keep a log
book, using the readings from the hour meter on the operator’s panel.
Change the oil when recommended by the manufacture, generally every 50 hours of operation.
Hydrostatic Transmission.
The Hydro-Gear model 310-2400 units fitted to your mower are factory filled and do not usually
require maintenance. They use 20W50 engine oil. A specific air gap is required inside the
transmission to allow for expansion. The unit should only be filled by trained service personnel.
Battery
Regularly check the water level in the battery as you would in a car, and top up with distilled water to
a level slightly above the plates, if necessary.
SAFETY WARNING. Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles when topping up a battery. If you are
splashed with acid, wash the affected areas with copious amounts of water, then see a doctor.
Belts
The 1400 ZTR has three belts driving the blades and one belt driving the Hydro-Gear transmission
units. If the belts are noisy or if there is obvious belt slip occurring, see Part 2 for belt adjustment.
Replace badly worn or damaged belts.
Lubricating Oil
At regular intervals, the following pivot points may be oiled with a light oil to reduce wear.
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Seat hinges and battery lid hinges
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Pivot bolt on right angled lever above the hydro units. (Located under the battery access lid
and on either side of the chassis.)
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The handbrake mechanism pivots. Also under the battery access lid.
Basic Troubleshooting Chart
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine will not turn over when key switch
operated.
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Right hand lever in “IN” position.
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Flat
battery.
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Battery access lid lifted.
Engine will turn over but will not start.
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Choke not on.
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No
fuel
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Operator not sitting on the seat.
Engine runs but the blades will not engage.
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Right hand lever in the “OUT” position.
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Blade switch off.
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Blade belt not connected or loose.
Engine runs but mower will not drive forward.
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Hydro drive belt slipping or broken.
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Freewheeling levers in “out” position.
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Right hand lever in “OUT” position.
Drive belts or blade belts noisy or there is
obvious slip occurring.
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Belts need replacing or adjusting. See
Part 2 of this manual.
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Excessively long grass and too low a cut
height or too high a forward speed.
