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Section 7: Features & Benefits
ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M
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ZST40 & ZST48 Models
Features
Benefits
40" & 48" Cutting widths
Sized right and priced right for residential owners.
1" to 4 1/2" Cutting height
Provides a good range of cutting heights in 1/2" increments for any type of turf grass.
Narrow drive tire stance
Provides good maneuverability. Allows for tight turns, yet gives a very stable platform over
uneven ground.
High ground speed
Can mow a lot of grass in a short time. 6 MPH forward and 4 MPH reverse
Adjustable steering levers with
comfort grip handles
Wide range of adjustments to accommodate almost any size of operator.
Grips are designed for operator comfort and sustained productivity.
Frame design
Square tubing welded for increased durability.
Single welded 11 gauge deck
with reinforced leading edge
Makes a stronger deck and reduces unwanted flex.
Rapid deck height adjustment
The foot operated deck lift and deck stop pin locator makes for a quick and easy precise
cutting height adjustments.
Easy clean-out deck top
Deck allows air & debris to move across its top for improved belt cooling and easy clean out.
Mid-mount deck design
Puts deck closer to operator’s line of sight for more efficient and precise operation.
Floating deck design
Provides good flotation over uneven terrain.
Anti-scalp roller(s)
Keeps scalping to a minimum.
Hydro-Gear Zero-Turn Transaxle
drive unit on each rear wheel
Each rear wheel has an integrated hydrostatic transaxle containing a pump with fan for cooling
and drive motor. These units are self contained and maintenance free.
4-Bolt, 18 x 7.5 - 8
rear turf tread tires
Offers excellent ground flotation and gentle on turf grasses.
11 x 4-5 front ribbed tires
mounted in heavy duty pivoting
caster forks
Provide for a quick and durable turning response.
Electric clutch control
Provides an easy smooth engagement of the mower blade drive system.
Single Kevlar drive belts
Drive belts made with Kevlar
TM
fiber provide long belt life. One hydrostatic pump drive belt
and one deck drive belt is easier to maintain and not as expensive as multiple belt designs.
1 3/8" blade spindles mounted in
ductile iron housings
Blade spindles and spindle housings are designed to handle heavy shock loads.
Accessible blade spindle zerks
Makes greasing the blade spindles easy.
Heavy duty heat treated Fusion
®
medium lift blades
Made from highest quality 1/4" thick fusion treated steel for high wear and increase blade life.
High blade tip speed
Provides a clean quality cut. (18,300 fpm and higher)
Electric start with choke control
Keyed ignition and manual choke control are placed for one-handed starting convenience.
Engine oriented for easy access
Oil dipstick, oil drain ports, air filter, oil filter, spark plugs, choke, and throttle can be serviced
from the rear verses the side.
Center mounted rear engine
Provides maximum mower stability, easy service access, increased leg room, and increased
air flow around engine fins to extend engine life.
Internal air filter cartridge
Easy to access.
Isolated exhaust muffler
Muffler is hidden and tucked down under to reduce noise and provide protection against burns.
Ergonomically designed
control console
Instrumentation and console controls are positioned for easy visual and fingertip access.
Hour meter
Measure actual engine run time to monitor service intervals.
Sleek styling three gallon fuel
tank with an extra large fuel cap.
3 Gallon fuel capacity for plenty of operating range and decreased downtime.
Extra large fuel openings for easy fueling. Fuel caps are center mounted to protect caps from
damage and prevent overflow spills on inclines.
Molded-in cup holder
Tank is molded with a cup holder that fits a wide variety of cups and is in easy access to the
driver.
Lever activated park brake
A manually activated over-center park brake lever located next to the operator’s left side for
easy activation and release of a spring applied pawl over cog brake in the transaxle.
Mower will not move until brake is released.
Hinged seat platform
Provides easy service access to the compartment below the seat and is spring mounted for a
smoother ride. Requires removal of only one bolt for quick access to components below.
Section 7: Features & Benefits