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Page 1: ...Operat_ Manua MZ5425S 250212 ...

Page 2: ... repairs The use of other parts voids the warranty Do not modify or install non standard equipment to the unit without consent from the manufacturer Modifications to the unit may cause unsafe operations or damage the unit I hen this product is worn out and no longer used it should be returned to the reseller or other party for recycling 2012 All rights reserved Orangeburg SC Printed in U S A ...

Page 3: ...ATION 24 Training 24 Steering 24 Before Starting 25 Starting the Engine 26 Jumper Cables Use 29 Running 30 Operating on Hills 31 Stopping the Engine 32 Mowing Tips 33 Moving Machine By Hand 34 MAINTENANCE 35 Maintenance Schedule 35 Battery 37 Safety System 38 Tire Pressures 38 Parking Brake 38 Deck Belt 39 Pump Belt 40 V belts 40 Cutting Blades 41 Blade replacement 41 Adjusting the Mower Deck 42 L...

Page 4: ...nd mind and body and must not be under the influence of any mind altering substance WARNINGt Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm _ WARNINGt Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the St...

Page 5: ...tening equipment and ensure that the machine is well anchored DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use extreme caution when towing Never allow children or others in or on the towed equipment Make wide turns to avoid jack knifing Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Do not tow on sloped ground The weight of the towed equipment may c...

Page 6: ...tor Manual belongs to the machine with Engine the manufacturing number Manufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D The manufacturer s type number Model The machine s serial number Serial no Please have the type designation and serial number availab...

Page 7: ...ation to notify the reader of a risk of personal injury or death particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual Used in this publication to notify the reader of a risk of material damage particularly if the reader should neglect to follow instructions given in the manual Used also when there is a potential for misuse or misassembly Reverse Neutral Warning Fast...

Page 8: ...es no greater than 10 A Severing of fingers and toes Do not open or Careful backing up remove safety shields watch for other people while engine is running No passengers Careful going forward watch for other people DANGER i1 KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Moving sharp blades under cover Battery acid is corrosive explosive and flammable Warning Rotating blades keep away from the discharge deck Do not tou...

Page 9: ...ions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers The machine is only intended for use by one person Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while bac...

Page 10: ...riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Anyone who operates this machine must first read and understand this Operation Manual Local laws may regulate the age of the user Keep machine free of g...

Page 11: ... severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes 10 degrees maximum not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop while on the ...

Page 12: ... to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain out of the path of danger Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall...

Page 13: ...h plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from the vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is com...

Page 14: ...riven with defective or unmounted protective plates protective cowlings safety switches or other protective devices Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running the engine with overly high engine speeds If the engine runs too fast there is risk for damaging the machine components Be very careful when handling battery acid Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns If battery acid ...

Page 15: ... indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odorless poisonous and lethal gas Stop to inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything If necessary make repairs before starting Never make adjustments with the engine running The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer Only u...

Page 16: ... children or others in or on towed equipment Make wide turns to avoid jack knifing Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Do not tow on sloped ground The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment Do not tow near ditches canals and other hazards Spark Arrestor This mower is equi...

Page 17: ...ing the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed Control Locations I 14 6 7 8 1 Motion control levers 2 Parking brake 3 Tracking knob 4 Fuel tank 5 Hydro release levers 6 Choke control 7 Ignition switch 8 Hour meter 9 Throttle control 13 12 11 10 Blade switch 11 Seat adjustment lever 12 Right tracking bolt 13 Cutting height adjuster 14 Deck lift pe...

Page 18: ...owards the neutral position The rotation of the right wheel is reduced and the machine turns to the right Zero turn can be achieved by moving one control backward behind the neutral position and carefully moving the other steering control forward from its neutral position The rotation direction when zero turning is determined by which steering control is moved backward behind the neutral position ...

Page 19: ... throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades assuming the blade switch is pulled out see Engaging the Mower Deck To increase or decrease the engine speed the control is moved forward or back respectively Avoid idling the engine for long periods as there is a risk of fouling the spark plugs USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING for best mower performance and b...

Page 20: ...ontrol should be pulled out to its extent Push the choke in once the engine starts Choke control 8058 145 Hour Meter The hour meter displays the total operating time with the blade activated The display on the hour meter will turn on the oil can icon after every fifty hours of use and will stay on for two hours or until the meter is manually reset To manually reset the timer turn the ignition key ...

Page 21: ...ne and the exhaust system become very hot during operation Risk for burns if touched Allow engine and exhaust system to cool before refueling Fuel tank IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while i...

Page 22: ...rt push the lift pedal fully forward until the deck lift latches in the transport highest position Fuel shut off valve in the CLOSED position 8065 010 IMPORTANT INFORMATION To obtain an even cutting height it is important that the air pressure in all tires is 15 psi 103 kPa 1 bar Bypass Linkages Transaxle bypass linkages must be engaged when pushing or pulling the mower The release levers are loca...

Page 23: ...y fuse 2 7 5 A Mower deck coupling Lengthways adjustment 8011 441 Fuses 8050 082 Tracking Knob If the mower is not tracking straight check the air pressure in both rear tires Recommended air pressure is 10 psi 7 bar for the front tires and 15 psi 1 bar for the rear tires Tracking must be checked on a flat and level concrete or blacktop surface Rotating the tracking knob allows fine tuning adjustme...

Page 24: ...operator must sit in the seat and start the engine see Before Starting in the Operation section Adjust the engine speed to idle disengage the parking brake but do not engage the blades at this time Rotate control levers inward As long as the control levers have not been moved forward or backwards the mower will not move Slowly move both control levers forward slightly This will allow mower to star...

Page 25: ...st the seat to the desired position Lengthways adjustment 8011 441 5 Set the deck cutting height by inserting the lift pin into the desired cut height Cutting height selection 8058 223 The following conditions must be fulfilled before the engine can be started The blade switch must be pressed downward into the disengaged position The parking brake must be up into the activated position Both steeri...

Page 26: ...ort locking the lift pedal fully forward 3osition by 3 Activate the parking brake Set mower deck to the transport position 8058 223 Activate parking brake before starting 8058 210 4 Disengage the mower blades by pressing the blade switch downwards 26 Disengage the mower blades 8058 145 ...

Page 27: ...utral position Place controls in neutral position 8058 208 6 Move the throttle to the middle position If the engine is cold the choke control should be pulled up Set the throttle and choke 8058 145 7 Open the fuel tank valve Fuel valve in the OPEN position 8065 013 27 ...

Page 28: ...b if it was used to start a cold engine _ WARNINGt Engine exhaust and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals considered to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive system damage The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poisonous gas Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces Return to run position 8050W81 11 Set the engine speed with the throttle Allow...

Page 29: ...arting instructions If the battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See Battery in the Maintenance section Jumper Cables Use 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal on each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of the fully charged battery 3 Connect the other end of the BLACK cable t...

Page 30: ...rols inwards out of the neutral position N Release foot pedal latch and lower deck to set cutting height Parking brake 8058 210 _ WARNINGt Make sure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switch Make sure the work area is free from objects that could be thrown by the rotating blades Cutting height selection 8058 223 4 Move throttle control to full throttle rabbit symbol 5 Engage the mower d...

Page 31: ... Do not drive across slopes Set blade engagement and throttle control 8058 160 If stopping is absolutely necessary pull steering levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit Engage the parking brake Place controls in neutral position 80658 208 To restart movement release the parking brake Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain fo...

Page 32: ...orward to the transport position When the machine is standing still activate the parking brake by pulling the lever upward If the engine has been worked hard allow it to idle at least 60 seconds to attain a normal operating temperature before stopping To prevent fouling the spark plugs avoid idling the engine for longer periods Raise deck to transport position 8058 223 6 Turn the ignition key to t...

Page 33: ...the grass clippings more evenly distributed over the mown area The total time taken is not increased as a higher operating speed can be used without poor mowing results Avoid mowing wet lawns The mowing result is poorer because the wheels sink into the soft lawn clumps build and the grass clippings fasten under the cowling Hose the mower deck underside with water after each use When cleaning the m...

Page 34: ...ad the machine into truck or trailer by driving up ramps in low gear DO NOT LIFT The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand WARNINGt Use extreme caution when loading the machine into a truck or trailer using ramps There is the possibility of serious injury or death if the machine falls off the ramps 1 IZT locked into the bypass position 2 Linkage lever engaged Right side IZT linkage 8058 059...

Page 35: ...wer deck Start the engine and blades listen for unusual sounds Check for damage Thoroughly clean around the engine Clean around belts belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery connections Sharpen3 Replace mower blades Clean the engine s cooling air intake 2 Clean the air cleaner s foam pre filter 2 Clean the air cleaner s paper filter cartridge 2 Check adjust the parking brake Inspect mu...

Page 36: ...engine valve clearance 3 Perform the 500 hour service 3 _b_ ARNINGt Before performing any service or adjustment checklist Engage the parking brake Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position Turn the ignition switch to OFF position and remove the key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where ...

Page 37: ...attery with terminals in the same position as the old battery 7 Reinstall battery terminal guard 8 Connect RED battery cable to positive battery terminal with hex bolt and hex nut 9 Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut 10 Close access doors 11 Lower seat STANDARD BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE 12 6V 100 12 4V 75 20 min 35 min 48 min 12 2V 50 45 mi...

Page 38: ...s are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off the driver s seat Conditions for starting 8061 032 IMPORTANT INFORMATION To be able to drive the driver must sit in the seat and release the parking brake before the steering controls can be moved into the neutral position otherwise the engine will stop Tire Pressures Fill tire pressures to 15 psi 103 kPa 1 bar IMPORTANT INFORMATION DO NOT add any...

Page 39: ...k Belt Installation NOTE For ease in installing the deck belt refer to the routing decal on the deck 1 Wrap the deck belt around the electric clutch pulley that is located on the engine shaft 2 Route the belt forward between the spring loaded and stationary pulleys 3 Place belt around spring loaded idler pulley 4 Wrap the belt around the stationary idler pulley and around the mandrel housings 5 Pu...

Page 40: ...nded position and allow removal of the breaker bar 6 Remove belt from the engine and pump pulleys over the top of the fans Belt Installation 7 If the pump is not locked in the extended position repeat Steps 4 and 5 from the above instructions 8 Slip the belt over the fans and route it between the idler pulleys 9 Place the belt over the right and left idler pulleys 10 Place the belt on the engine p...

Page 41: ... handling The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop Blade replacement 1 Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise 2 Install new or resharpened blade with stamped GRASS SIDE facing towards ground grass down or THIS SIDE UP facing deck and spindle housing 3 Seat the blade s opening firmly onto the spindle housing 4 Tighten blade bolt securely 5 Torque blade...

Page 42: ...ide of the mower deck Record this measurement Move to the opposite side check that measurement is the same If adjustment is required loosen the Iocknut and move mounting bolt up or down in slot until both side to side measurements are equal 3 Turn both outer blades to align with the deck in front to rear manner Reposition rear mounting bolts up or down until rear of mower deck is positioned level ...

Page 43: ...ORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface Anti scalp rollers can be set in three positions Upper position 11 2 to 3 38 to 76 mm grass Middle position 3 to 41 2 76 to 114 mm grass Lower position 41 2 to 6 114 to 152 mm grass The rollers should be approximately 1 4 6 5 mm from ground Do not adjust the rollers to support the deck Anti scalp rollers 8058 054 I...

Page 44: ...hing especially under the mower deck will increase the machine s life span Make it a habit to clean the machine directly after use after it is cooled before the debris sticks Use compressed air to clean the top side of mower deck For cleaning the underside of the deck use the cleanout port Attach the connect coupler from the accessory packet to any garden hose After mowing snap the hose to the cle...

Page 45: ...n lubricating with an oil can it must be filled with engine oil When lubricating with grease unless otherwise stated use high grade molybdenum disulphide grease For daily use the machine should be lubricated twice weekly Wipe away excess grease after lubrication It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys Should this happen attempt to clean the...

Page 46: ...icate 3 4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel mounts Front Wheel Bearings Lubricate 3 4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of wheel bearings J Lubricating front wheels 8058 057 Deck Spindles Lower the cutting deck completely If a grease gun without rubber hose is used the foot plate must be removed Lubricate with a grease gun 2 3 strokes per spindle Deck spindle 8058 153 46 ...

Page 47: ...ntinue to fill the transaxles through the expansion tank until the FULL COLD line is reached approximately 23 additional ounces 13 Reinstall the expansion tank cap by hand Do not overtighten Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior to disposal Place used oil in appropriate containers and dispose of it in accordance with laws in your area 3 After the oil has drained wipe the filter base ...

Page 48: ... over Dead battery Poor contacts on the battery terminal cable connections Fuse blown Ignition system faulty Fault in the starter safety circuit See Safety System in the Maintenance section Engine runs rough Faulty carburetor Clogged fuel filter or jet Clogged ventilation valve on the fuel cap Fuel tank nearly empty Fouled spark plug Spark plug is loose Rich fuel mixture or fuel air mixture Wrong ...

Page 49: ...ery terminal cable connectors Charging lead is disconnected Fault in engine charging system Parking brake on Bypass valve on pump open Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off Air in hydraulic system Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened The blade switch is faulty or has come loose from the cable contact The fuse has b...

Page 50: ...ar away from open flame Never use gasoline for cleaning Use a degreaser and warm water instead To ready the machine for storage follow these steps 1 Thoroughly clean the machine especially under the mower deck Touch up damage to the paint and spray a thin layer of oil on the underside of the mower deck to avoid corrosion 2 Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or screw...

Page 51: ...OSITION 3 MOTION CONTROL LEVERS OUT 4 PTO IN OFF POSITION YEL YEL GRN __ YEL BRN BRAKE SWITCH G IN TO ENGINE PIGTAIL L GRY M G WH____ ___T ___ j __j SEAT BLK I BLU _ GRN L WriT _ _ T 5 O BRN N J I SWITCH I I ELECTRIC L PUR J I CLUTCH _ BLK BLK k BLK ENGINE GROUND RED BLK RED BLK 20 AMP BLK YEL RED ACCESSORY OUTLET RED 1 Z ...

Page 52: ...everse 0 4 mph 0 6 4 Km h Brakes Mechanical parking brake Front caster tires smooth tread 13 x 5 x 6 Rear tires turf pneumatic 22 x 10 10 4 ply Tire pressures 15 PSi 103 kPa 1 bar 1 See the Engine Manufacturer s manual for engine specifications 2 The power rating of the engines indicated is the average net power output at specified rpm of a typical production engine for the engine model measured t...

Page 53: ...Yes Seat Standard w slides Hinged Arm Rests Yes Hour Meter Yes Blade Engagement 200 ft lb Warner Clutch Deck Construction Stamped Productivity 3 5 acres h 14164 m2 h Dimension Weight 700 Ibs 318 kg Base Machine Length 751 J 192 cm Base Machine Height 42 107 cm Base Machine Width 49 124 cm Overall Width Chute Up 57 145 cm Overall Width Chute Down 671 J 159 cm 53 ...

Page 54: ...rew w Flangelock Nut 5 16 8 s 6 o 7 16 1 2 o z Go 9 18 31 5O 75 12 24 42 68 102 13 28 46 75 115 18 38 62 108 156 24 4O 33 54 9 16 110 L 150 165 _ 224 _ 5 6 150 203 225 305 sA 250 339 370 502 7 8 378 513 591 801 11 s 782 1060 1410 1912 Grade 5 Minimum commercial quality lower quality not recommended Metric Standard Hardware Grade Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 m M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 6 M5 3 4 4 5 6...

Page 55: ...that the machine will fulfill the requirements This is also applicable to special requirements for any of the states California emission rules etc Do not remove any of these labels Certificates can also be supplied with the machine at delivery or written in the Engine manual Take care of these valuable documents 55 ...

Page 56: ...e to both wheels Check the mower deck adjustment Check Safety switch for the parking brake Safety switch for the mower deck Safety switch in the seat Safety switch in the steering controls Parking brake functionality Driving forward Driving backward Engaging the blades Check engine high idle speed Inform the customer about Need and advantages of following the service schedule Need and advantages o...

Page 57: ...fter 10 hours Change the engine oil Inspect hydraulic hoses Inspect hydraulic belt Inspect hydraulic filter Check neutral position Check safety system Check seat belt Check fuel system for leaks Inspect safety guards and shields Check brake adjustment 57 ...

Page 58: ...ris from mower Check engine oil level Check the tire pressures Check underside of deck Inspect deck pulleys Check clean the engine s cooling air intake Check safety system Check seat belt Check fuel system for leaks Inspect safety guards and shields Check brake adjustment 58 ...

Page 59: ... Service Check the fuel pump s air filter Sharpen Replace mower blades if required Check the tire pressures Check battery and cables Lubricate according to lubrication chart Check clean the engine s cooling air intake Clean the air cleaner s foam pre filter 59 ...

Page 60: ... spark plug Inspect fuel filter Check engine RPM Clean underside of deck Check blade pitch Grease blade spindles Inspect spindle bearings Inspect deck belt and blades Inspect idler arm bearings Inspect deck idler pulleys Inspect hydraulic filter Inspect hydraulic drive belt Inspect hydraulic hoses Check neutral position Inspect battery connections Check safety system Check seat belt Check fuel sys...

Page 61: ...e RPM Clean underside of deck Check blade pitch Grease blade spindles Inspect spindle bearings Inspect deck belt and blades Inspect idler arm bearings Inspect deck idler pulleys Change hydraulic oil Change hydraulic filter Replace hydraulic drive belt Inspect hydraulic hoses Check neutral position Inspect battery connections Load test battery Clean electrical connections Inspect the clutch Check s...

Page 62: ...gine s cooling air intake Replace the air cleaner s pre filter foam Replace the air filter s paper cartridge Change the engine oil Replace the engine oil filter Check adjust the cutting height Check adjust the parking brake Clean change the spark plugs Check the engine valve clearance 62 ...

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