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Section 2: Operating Procedures
ZT60i & ZT72i (S/N 748109-) Accu-Z
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-398M
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Table of Contents
Choke
Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 15:
A cable is linked from engine to choke knob for choking
the engine during starting. When choke control knob is
down, the choke is (OFF) (engine running position).
When control knob is pulled up, the choke is (ON)
(engine starting position). Shut choke (OFF) soon after
engine has started.
Blade Engagement Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 15:
The blade engagement switch engages the deck blades.
Pull switch up to engage blades (ON) and push switch
down to disengage blades (OFF).
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Refer to Figure 2-3:
Located in front and below the seat is the Left/Right Fuel
Tank Valve for controlling which fuel tank is in use. The
valve lever must be over one of the two arrows to supply
fuel to the engine. Arrows point to the fuel tank being
used. Switch valve from one tank to the other when tank
in use is about out of fuel. The mower does not have to be
turned off to make the switch. See “Fuel System” on
page 43 for more information.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Figure 2-3
Park Brake
Refer to Figure 2-4 & Figure 2-5:
The park brake lever is linked to the wheel motors with tie
rods. The rear wheels are kept from turning when the
lever is pulled up and back to (ON). Push the lever
forward and down to take the park brake (OFF).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate mower with the
choke pulled up or on. (engine starting position).
IMPORTANT: Never engage blades with engine
running at high rpm or when the deck is under load.
Clutch, belts or deck could be damaged.
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Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Center Position “O” as Shown is OFF
Mower engine will stop running if the park brake is set
to (ON) before spreading both control levers (OUT) or if
one or both control levers are moved (IN) before moving
the park brake to (OFF).
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Control Levers Fully OUT (in Park Position)
Figure 2-4
Control Levers Fully IN (In Neutral Position)
Figure 2-5
IMPORTANT: Adjust Park brake if it does not hold
the mower on an incline or if one side holds better
than the other.
See “Park Brake Adjustment” on page 32.
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Park Brake (ON)
Both Control Levers Should Be
Spread Fully (OUT)
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Control Levers (IN)
Neutral Operating Position
Neutral Slot
Park Brake (OFF)