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Page 1: ... 9666 i 2401 RZ42 i 6 966698701 RZ4216 CA 9666 i 2402 RZ4219 BF 966582201 Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Form Number I 15 383827R2 I I 08 I 0 ...

Page 2: ... original parts for 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 When this product is worn out and no longer used it should be returned to the reseller or other party for recycling 2010 All rights reserved Orangeburg SC Prin...

Page 3: ...ypass Linkages 22 OPERATION 23 Training 23 Steering 23 Before Starting 24 Starting the Engine 24 Jumper cables 27 Running 28 Operating on Hills 29 Mowing Tips 30 Stopping the Engine 31 Moving Machine By Hand 32 MAINTENANCE 33 Maintenance Schedule 33 Battery 35 Safety System 36 Tire Pressures 36 Parking Brake 37 V belts 37 Deck Belt 37 EZT Belt 38 Cutting Blades 38 Blade Replacement 38 Adjusting th...

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 Stat...

Page 5: ...ening 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...or s Manual belongs to the machine with Engine Transmission the manufacturing number Manufacturing Number The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the left in 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...

Page 7: ...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 Fast Slow Choke Fuel Warning Parking Brake CE conformity marking Only for European market Do not stand here Use protective glasses Noise emissions to the s...

Page 8: ...hine than 10 maintenance or repair work A i Severing of fingers and toes Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running Careful backing up watch for other people No passengers Careful going forward watch for other people Moving sharp blades under cover Battery acid is corrosive explosive and flammable Warning Rotating blades keep away from the discharge deck Do not touch parts ...

Page 9: ...e is only intended for use by one person Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher dis...

Page 10: ...ecommendation 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 grass leaves or other debris buildup which can touch hot exhaust or engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause buildup to occur Clean any oil or ...

Page 11: ...f 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 slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the ...

Page 12: ...efore and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Never allow children to operate the machine Use extr...

Page 13: ...tainers 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 complete Do not use a nozzle lock o...

Page 14: ...be driven 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 a...

Page 15: ...p to inspect the equipment if the machine runs 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 use approved repair parts for the machine The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes Wrap the blades or use protect...

Page 16: ...king brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over 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 Tow...

Page 17: ...ission from the engine is made via belt driven hydraulic pumps Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed 8058 094 7 1 Cutting height handle 2 Park brake 3 Choke throttle control 4 Ignition switch 5 Motion control levers 6 Blade control lever 7 Fuel tank cap 8 Fuel shut off valve 9 Bypass linkages 17 ...

Page 18: ...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 If the left steering control is pulled backward the machine tur...

Page 19: ... engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of the blades In order 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 battery charging Ignition Switch The ignition switch is placed on the control panel and is ...

Page 20: ...d components may occur Choke control 8050 007 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 in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer D...

Page 21: ...in the transport position or one of the 6 different cutting height positions The cutting height is set by placing a lever in the notch for the desired cutting height The lifting lever can also be used to temporarily adjust the cutting height such as when passing a minor bump in the lawn IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always use the high position F to transport Tracking If the mower is not tracking straight...

Page 22: ...key removed the parking brake activated 8058 074 Mower deck blade control lever in the disengaged position Bypass Linkages When pushing or pulling the mower be sure to engage the EZT Hydrogear bypass linkages The EZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame below the rear engine guard See Moving Machine By Hand in the Operation section Set bypass linkages into slots on both sides 8050 ...

Page 23: ...t area without other people vehicles or obstacles nearby To move the unit under its own power the 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 ...

Page 24: ...be seated on the seat The blade control lever for engaging the mower blades must be down in the lower position The parking brake must be on Both steering controls must be in the locked outer neutral position Starting the Engine 1 Sit on the seat 2 Raise the mower deck by pulling the lifting lever upward to the transport position F 3 Activate the parking brake Start conditions 8050 020 Raise the mo...

Page 25: ...the locked outer neutral position Place controls in neutral position 8050 028 Move the throttle to the middle position Set the throttle 8050 008 If the engine is cold the choke control should be pushed forward to its extent Choke control 8050 007 25 ...

Page 26: ...urn to START position 8050 135 When the engine starts immediately release the ignition key back to the run position IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than 5 seconds each time If the engine does not start wait approximately 10 seconds before retrying 26 Release ignition to the RUN position 8050 136 ...

Page 27: ... too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See Battery in the Maintenance section If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure Jumper cables 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 ...

Page 28: ...r upwards and into the lock notch The machine s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering controls When both controls are in the neutral position the machine stands still By moving both controls an equal amount forward or backward the machine moves in a straight line forward or backward respectively In order for example to turn right while moving forward move the right c...

Page 29: ... or changing speed on hills If stopping is absolutely necessary pull drive levers into the neutral position and push to the outside of the unit and engage the parking brake To restart movement release the parking brake Pull the control levers back to the center of the mower and press forward to regain forward motion Make all turns slowly Start conditions 8050 020 IMPORTANT INFORMATION When in reve...

Page 30: ...wn becomes more even and 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 eac...

Page 31: ...aise the mower deck by pulling the lifting lever upward to the transport position When the machine is standing still activate the parking brake by pulling the lever backward Move the throttle to the minimum position tortoise symbol Turn the ignition key to the stop position Never use choke to stop the engine Move the steering controls outward Remove key Always remove key when leaving the mower to ...

Page 32: ...re located on the rear of the frame below the rear engine guard Raise the deck into the highest cutting position Pull the EZT bypass linkages out and into the slots Release linkages to hold in the bypass position Release park brake To reengage the EZT s to drive reverse the above procedure Set bypass linkages into slots on both sides 8050 018 32 ...

Page 33: ...ntake Check the mower deck Check for loose hardware screws nuts Clean under the mower 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 pre filter 2 foam Clean th...

Page 34: ...at high ambient temperatures replace every 50 hours 2 In dusty conditions cleaning and replacement are required more often 3 For daily use the machine should be lubricated twice weekly 4 Performed by authorized service workshop Described in this manual Not described in this manual See engine manufacturers Owners Manual WARNINGt Before performing any service or adjustment checklist Engage the parki...

Page 35: ...in 145 min 11 8V 0 85 min 150 rain 195 min Charging time depends on battery capacity condition age temperature and efficiency of charger APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME TO FULL CHARGE AT 80 F 27 C Maximum Rate at 50Amps I 30Amps I 20Amps I 10Amps FULL CHARGE 90 min 180 rain 280 rain 370 min WARNINGt Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals...

Page 36: ...d try again If the machine starts when one of these conditions is not met turn the machine off and repair the safety system before using the machine again Make sure the engine stops when the park brake is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated position Check that the engine stops if the mower blades are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off the drivers seat Start conditions 8050 020...

Page 37: ...belt will show some small cracks in normal operation The belts are not adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear Deck Belt To replace deck belt Deck belt removal 1 Park on a level surface Apply park brake 2 Lower the deck to the lowest cutting position 3 Disengage the clutch by sliding the blade control lever downwards Check for proper operation of parking brake Disengage clutch to ...

Page 38: ... it is important that blades are well sharpened and not damaged Replace blades that have been bent or cracked when hitting obstacles Let the service workshop decide whether a blade with large nicks can be repaired ground or must be replaced Balance the blades after sharpening Check the blade mounts Blade Replacement 1 Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise 2 Install new or resharpened blade...

Page 39: ...dling Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the mower deck See Checking Tire Pressure in Maintenance Faulty mower deck adjustments will cause an uneven mowing result Leveling Deck 1 Position the mower on a level preferably concrete surface 2 Check the pressure in all four tires See Technical Data section 3 Rotate blade to align side to side 4 Measure from the blade tips to the floor and com...

Page 40: ...058 083 Cleaning Regular cleaning and washing 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 quick connect from the accessory packet to any garden hos...

Page 41: ...uring lubrication When lubricating with an oil can it must be filled with engine oil When lubricating with grease unless otherwise stated use a 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 happ...

Page 42: ...t with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces Lubricating the wheel bearings 8050 009 Engine Lubrication Refer to the engine manufacturer s manual for maintenance and service instructions Steering Control Shafts Tip the driver s seat Lubricate with a grease gun one zerk for each steering control shaft Use only good quality molybdenum disulphide grease Grease from well known brand names petrochemical ...

Page 43: ...attery terminal cable connections Fuse blown Ignition system faulty Fault in the starter safety circuit See Safety System in the Maintenance section The engine runs rough Faulty carburetor Choke control used with warm engine Defective valves Defective piston cylinder piston ring or cylinder head seal Cylinder head bolts are loose Clogged fuel filter or jet Clogged ventilation valve on fuel cap Fue...

Page 44: ...k not engaging Parking brake on Hydraulic pump bypass linkage engaged Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off Defective hydraulic system Air in hydraulic system Drive belt for the mower deck has come loose Contact for the electromagnetic coupling has loosened Blade switch is faulty or has come loose from the cable contact Fuse has blown Uneven mowing results Different air press...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...IN OFF POSITION SOLENOID YEL RIGHT MOTION CONTROL LEVER YEL LEFT MOTION CONTROL LEVER YEL BRN i BRAKe SWITCH 4 WHT GRY BLU Lr YEL SEAT SW ACCESSORY OUTLET GRN RN 20 AMP f RED ENGINE GROUND KEY SWITCH POSITIONS POSITION 1 OFF POSITION 2 RUN1 POSITION 3 RUN2 POSITION 4 START L_ Lo Me M e Y X M G 8053 002 46 ...

Page 47: ...ck Nut Size 1A 9 12 13 18 5 1 s 18 24 28 38 24 33 o_ o s 3 s 31 42 46 62 40 54 7 1 s 50 68 75 108 1 2 75 _ 102 115 156 9 ls 110 150 165 224 _ 5 s 150 203 225 305 3A 250 339 370 502 N _ _ oo 7 s 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 M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 6 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 ...

Page 48: ...pped Dual levers foam gripped Speed forward 5 8 mph 9 3 km h 5 8 mph 9 3 km h Speed reverse 3 3 mph 5 3 km h 3 3 mph 5 3 km h Brakes Mechanical parking brake Mechanical parking brake Front caster tires smooth tread 410 5 4 ply 410 5 4 ply Rear tires turf pneumatic 18 x 7 5 8 18 x 7 5 8 Tire pressure 15 PSI 103 kPa 1 bar 15 PSI 103 kPa 1 bar UThe power rating of the engines indicated is the average...

Page 49: ...dard Standard Blade engagement Manual Manual Deck construction Stamped Stamped Productivity Output 2 78 acres hr 11250 m2 hr 2 78 acres hr 11250 m2 hr Overall dimensions Weight 570 Ibs 258 kg 570 Ibs 258 kg Base machine length 75 191 cm 75 191 cm Base machine width 40 102 cm 40 102 cm Base machine height 433A 112 cm 433A 112 cm Overall width chute up 43 109 cm 43 109 cm Overall width chute down 58...

Page 50: ...m gripped Dual levers foam gripped Speed forward 5 8 mph 9 3 km h 5 8 mph 9 3 km h Speed reverse 3 3 mph 5 3 km h 3 3 mph 5 3 km h Brakes Mechanical parking brake Mechanical parking brake Front caster tires smooth tread 410 5 4 ply 410 5 4 ply Rear tires turf pneumatic 18 x 7 5 8 18 x 7 5 8 Tire pressure 15 PSI 103 kPa 1 bar 15 PSI 103 kPa 1 bar UThe power rating of the engines indicated is the av...

Page 51: ...ndard Standard Blade engagement Manual Manual Deck construction Stamped Stamped Productivity Output 2 78 acres hr 11250 m2 hr 2 78 acres hr 11250 m2 hr Overall dimensions Weight 570 Ibs 258 kg 570 Ibs 258 kg Base machine length 75 191 cm 75 191 cm Base machine width 40 102 cm 40 102 cm Base machine height 433A 112 cm 433A 112 cm Overall width chute up 43 109 cm 43 109 cm Overall width chute down 5...

Page 52: ...he 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 them as they are valuable documents 52 ...

Page 53: ...ower deck adjustment 11 Check The safety switch for the parking brake The safety switch for the mower deck The safety switch in the seat The safety switch in the steering controls Parking brake functionality Driving forward Driving backward Engaging the blades 12 Check the idle speed 13 Check the engine high idle speed 14 Inform the customer about 15 The need and advantages of following the servic...

Page 54: ...rntr reading stamp sign 1 Check the fuel pump s air filter 2 Check the hydraulic system s oil level 3 Check the tire pressures 4 Lubricate the belt adjuster mower deck 5 Lubricate the belt adjuster hydraulic pumps 6 Check clean the engine s cooling air intake 7 Clean air filter dust cap 54 ...

Page 55: ...ing to lubrication chart Check adjust the parking brake 100 Hour Service 1 Perform the 25 hour service 2 Perform the 50 hour service 3 Change the engine oil filter 4 Clean replace the spark plugs 5 Replace the fuel filter 6 Clean the cooling fins on the engine and transmission 7 Check V belts 8 Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts every 200 hours 9 Change the air filter s paper cartridge Date mtr...

Page 56: ...r cleaner s prefilter foam Least Once Each Year Clean the engine s cooling air intake 25 hours Replace the air cleaner s pre filter foam 300 hours At 1 2 3 Replace the air filter s paper cartridge 4 Change the engine oil 50 hours 5 Replace the engine oil filter 100 hours 6 Check adjust the cutting height 7 Check adjust the parking brake 50 hours 8 Clean change the spark plugs 100 hours 9 Change th...

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