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Operator Manual

301ZX / 966681701

Form Number 115 394127 Rev B

2011-09-15

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable

for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding

10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you

understand the instructions before using the machine.

Summary of Contents for 301ZX

Page 1: ...Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...ification Note that no legal demands can be placed based on the information contained in these instructions Use only 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 2011 All rights reserved Orangeburg SC Prin...

Page 3: ...2 OPERATION 23 Training 23 Steering 23 Before Starting 24 Starting the Engine 24 Weak Battery 27 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 WARNING 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 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State ...

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: ...e 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 and serial number available when ordering spare parts The engine s manufacturing number is stamped on one o...

Page 7: ...s emission is stated in the chapter TECHNICAL DATA and on the decals Only machines for European market Use protective gloves WARNING Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxx Used in this publication 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...

Page 8: ...tor s Manual Shut off engine and remove key before performing any maintenance or repair work Keep a safe distance from the machine Use on slopes no greater than 10 No passengers Whole body exposure to thrown objects Severing of fingers and toes Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running Careful backing up watch for other people Careful going forward watch for other people ...

Page 9: ...ne 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 discharge guard or other safety de...

Page 10: ...ercentage of 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 mach...

Page 11: ...rn 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 tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or directi...

Page 12: ...ur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain out of the path of danger 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 off and be seriously...

Page 13: ...her appliance Before beginning to refuel minimize the risk of static electricity by touching a metal surface Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with 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 wi...

Page 14: ...egularly to be sure it works properly The machine must not 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 ...

Page 15: ...er relay to run the starter Never use the machine 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 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 ori...

Page 16: ... the drive system Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed Do not lift The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand When loading or unloading this machine do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 10O WARNING This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forested b...

Page 17: ...e engine is made via belt driven Control Locations 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 hydraulic pumps Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed 8058 111 1 Cutting height handle 2 Park brake 3 Choke throttle control 4 Ignition switch 5 Blade control lever 6 Motion control levers 7 Fuel tank 8 Fuel shut off valve 9 Bypass linkage ...

Page 18: ...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 If the left steering control is ...

Page 19: ...must stand absolutely still when applying the parking brake Always set the parking brake before dismounting Release the parking brake before moving the mower Ignition Switch The ignition switch is placed on the control panel and is used to start and stop the engine IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than five seconds each time If the engine does not start wait about 10 seconds b...

Page 20: ...l or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame WARNING The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation Risk for burns if touched Allow engine and exhaust system to cool before refueling WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable Observe caution and fill the tank outdoors see the safety instruction IMPORTANT INFORMATION Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels c...

Page 21: ... 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 In order to obtain an even cutting height it is important that the air pressure is 15 psi in all tires IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always use the high position F to transport T...

Page 22: ... Moving Machine By Hand in the Operation section 8050 018 Set bypass linkages into slots on both sides Blade Control Lever To engage the mower blades slowly lift the lever up and into the the lock notch 8058 074 Mower deck blade control lever in the disengaged position WARNING No adjustments or maintenance to be carried out unless the engine stopped the ignition key removed the parking brake activ...

Page 23: ...ne 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 start moving forward in a straight line Pull the con...

Page 24: ...t 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 3 Disengage the mower blades by lowe...

Page 25: ...e locked outer neutral position 5 Move the throttle to the middle position 6 If the engine is cold the choke control should be pushed forward to the choke position 8050 008 Set the throttle 8050 028 Place controls in neutral position 8050 007 Choke control ...

Page 26: ...7 Open the fuel valve 8 Press in and turn the ignition key to the start position 9 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 ...

Page 27: ... volt negative grounded system Do not use your mower to start other vehicles If your battery is 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 ...

Page 28: ...he 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 control towards the neutral position...

Page 29: ...be used before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping 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 WARNI...

Page 30: ...lawn 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 e...

Page 31: ...ifting lever 2 Raise the mower deck by pulling the lifting lever upward to the transport position 3 When the machine is standing still activate the parking brake by pulling the lever backward 4 Move the throttle to the minimum position tortoise symbol Turn the ignition key to the stop position Never use choke to stop the engine 5 Move the steering controls outward 6 Remove the key Always remove ke...

Page 32: ... located on the rear of the frame below the rear engine guard 1 Raise the deck into the highest cutting position 2 Pull the EZT bypass linkages out and into the slots Release linkages to hold in the bypass position 3 Release park brake 4 To reengage the EZT s to drive reverse the above procedure 8050 018 Set bypass linkages into slots on both sides ...

Page 33: ...e Thoroughly clean around the engine Clean around belts belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery Sharpen replace mower blades Clean the engine s cooling air intake 2 Clean the air cleaner s pre filter 2 foam Clean the air cleaner s filter cartridge 2 paper filter Check adjust the parking brake an authorized service workshop is recommended to maintain your machine in the best possible co...

Page 34: ...itch 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 it cannot come in contact with the plug Maintenance Daily At least once each year Maintenance interval in hours Before After 25 50 100 300 Check adjust throttle cabl...

Page 35: ...twatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding Always use protective glasses when handling the battery STANDARD BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE APPROXIMATE BATTERY CHARGING TIME TO FULL CHARGE AT 80O F 27O C Maximum Rate at 50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps 12 6V 100 FULL CHARGE 12 4V 75 20 min 35 min 48 min 90 min 12 2V 50 45 min 75 min 95 min 1...

Page 36: ... and 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...

Page 37: ...on Check for severe cracking and large nicks NOTE The 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 Deck Belt Replacement 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 8058 074 ...

Page 38: ...ct 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 bla...

Page 39: ...with a heavy cloth when handling 8050 015 Side to side adjuster nut 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 s...

Page 40: ...d tires 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: ...chine should be lubricated twice weekly 12 12 Every year 1 52 Every Week 1 365 Every day Lubricate with grease gun Oil change Filter change Level check 8050 924 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 them with spirits If the belt continues to slip after cleaning ...

Page 42: ...and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces 8050 027 Lubricating the deck spindle after removing the foot plate Deck Spindle Lower the cutting deck completely If you use grease gun without rubber hose remove the foot plate to access deck spindle zerk Lubricate with a grease gun one zerk 2 3 strokes Use only good quality bearing grease ...

Page 43: ...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 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 Fuel t...

Page 44: ...ake on Hydraulic pump bypass linkage engaged Drive belt for the transmission gears slack or has come off Defective hydraulic system Air in hydraulic system Mower deck not engaging 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 pressu...

Page 45: ... the fuel tanks or add a fuel stabilizer Start the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor 5 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into the cylinder Turn over the engine so that the oil is evenly distributed and then refit the spark plug 6 Lubricate all grease zerks joints and axles 7 Remove the batte...

Page 46: ...46 SCHEMATIC ...

Page 47: ...8 Grade 10 9 Grade 12 9 Shank Size Diameter in millimeters fine or coarse thread Size ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 6 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 2 7 M6 5 2 7 7 5 10 8 2 11 M7 8 2 11 12 16 15 20 M8 13 5 18 18 8 25 21 8 29 M10 24 32 35 2 47 43 5 58 M12 43 5 58 62 2 83 75 100 M14 70 5 94 100 133 119 159 M16 108 144 147 196 176 235 M18 142 190 202 269 242 323 M20 195 260 275 366 330 440 M22 2...

Page 48: ...pacity 3 gallons 11 3 liters Cooling Air cooled Air filter Standard Alternator 12V 16A Starter Electric 12V Transmission Transmission EZT Hydro Gear Speed and direction controls Dual levers foam gripped Speed forward 7 mph 11 3 km h Speed reverse 3 3 mph 5 3 km h Brakes Mechanical parking brake Front caster tires smooth tread 410 5 4 ply Rear tires turf pneumatic 18 x 6 5 8 Tire pressure 15 PSI 10...

Page 49: ...ll 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 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES ...

Page 50: ... adjustment q Check The safety switch for the parking brake q The safety switch for the mower deck q The safety switch in the seat q The safety switch in the steering controls q Parking brake functionality q Driving forward q Driving backward q Engaging the blades q Check the idle speed q Check the engine high idle speed q Inform the customer about The need and advantages of following the service ...

Page 51: ...ice Check the fuel pump s air filter q Sharpen Replace mower blades if required q Check the tire pressures q Check battery cables q Lubricate according to lubrication chart q Check clean the engine s cooling air intake q Clean the air cleaner s pre filter foam q After 5 10 Hours Change the engine oil q ...

Page 52: ...the spark plugs q Replace the fuel filter q Check V belts q Check tighten caster wheel axle bolts every 200 hours q Change the air filter s paper cartridge q 50 Hour Service Perform the 25 hour service q Clean replace the air cleaner s filter cartridge paper filter shorter intervals for dusty operating conditions q Change engine oil q Lubricate according to lubrication chart q Check adjust the par...

Page 53: ...ace the engine oil filter 100 hours q Check adjust the cutting height q Check adjust the parking brake 50 hours q Clean Change the spark plugs 100 hours q Change the fuel filter 100 hours q Check the engine valve clearance q 300 Hour Service Perform the 25 hour service q Perform the 50 hour service q Perform the 100 hour service q Check adjust the mower deck q Clean the combustion chamber and grin...

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