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ZT4000 - 44” & 48” Mower Deck

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Uncrating

 1.  Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut the 

crate away from the bottom skid. Remove the crate. 
Remove the shrink-wrap plastic.

 2.  Cut the nylon banding from the front of the frame and 

the rear bumper.

 3.  Open the hydraulic release valves (

A, Figure 1

).  To 

open the release valves, turn the release valve, which is 
located on front of the pump, COUNTER-CLOCKWISE 
two (2) full turns MAXIMUM.

 4.  Push down on the parking brake lever (

A, Figure 2

) to 

release the parking brake.

 5.  Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bottom 

skid to puncture the machine’s tires.  Roll the machine 
forward off the bottom skid.

 6.  After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive 

position) by turning the release valves CLOCKWISE and 
tighten to 80-120 in/lbs (9-13.5 Nm).

Figure 2.  Disengaging the Parking Brake
(lever shown in disengaged position)
A. Parking Brake Lever

A

Figure 1.  Hydraulic System By-Pass
A.  Hydraulic Release Valve
 

(left-hand pump shown)

A

Figure 3.  Connect Battery
A.  Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B.  Negative (-) Cable & Terminal

Connect Battery Cables

 1.  Connect the red positive battery cable (

B, Figure 3

) to 

the positive battery post.

 2.  Connect the black negative battery cable (

A

) to the 

negative battery post.

WARNING

Battery acid can cause severe burns.  Wear 
protective gear when handling the battery.

Open flames and sparks can cause the 
battery to explode.

BATTERY SAFETY RULES:

•  Battery acid causes severe burns.  Avoid contact with 

skin.

•  Wear eye protection when handling the battery.
•  To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks away 

from battery, especially while charging.

•  When installing the battery cables, CONNECT THE 

POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable last.  
If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be 
shorted to the frame by a tool.

NOTICE

When cutting the crate from the bottom skid, use caution 
around the tires and the mower rollers.

B

A

Not 

for  

Reproduction

Summary of Contents for 5900707

Page 1: ...rator s manual included with the unit contain important information that must be obeyed when assembling setting up operating servicing transporting or storing the unit These warnings are highlighted b...

Page 2: ...ck Fluid Levels Check Engine Oil Level Check Hydraulic Oil Level Check Tire Pressure 9 Check Mower Assembly Check Blade Bolt Torque Check and Level Mower Deck Check Deck Drive Belt 12 Lubrication Fuel...

Page 3: ...position A Parking Brake Lever A Figure 1 Hydraulic System By Pass A Hydraulic Release Valve left hand pump shown A Figure 3 Connect Battery A Positive Cable Terminal B Negative Cable Terminal Connect...

Page 4: ...trol levers and the placement of the control levers how close the ends are to one another can be adjusted Height Adjustment 1 Remove the mounting hardware B C D Figure 4 2 Position the ground speed co...

Page 5: ...pack the seat 2 Install the seat onto the seat mount plate and secure with the 5 16 18 nylock flange nuts A Figure 5 3 Connect the seat swtich wire harness B to the seat switch Seat Position Adjustmen...

Page 6: ...hex nylock flange nuts D that secure the bumper to the frame of the machine Discard the 1 2 13 hex jam nuts that are tightened on the threads of the 1 2 13 X 3 1 4 bolts 5 Position the roll bar C Fig...

Page 7: ...en cold the oil level should be approximately 4 10 cm below top of the filler neck 4 If necessary add SAE 20W 50 motor oil DO NOT use synthetic oils 5 Reinstall the reservoir cap Figure 12 Checking Ti...

Page 8: ...e mounting bolts to 70 ft lbs 94 Nm Figure 14 Check Lift Rod Timing Deck Lift Rod Timing And Leveling Adjustment 1 Park machine on a flat level surface Disengage the PTO stop the engine and engage the...

Page 9: ...he blade from the cutting edge to the ground Repeat this process for the other side of the machine The front measurements should be 4 10 2 cm the back measurements should be 4 1 4 10 8 cm 48 Models S...

Page 10: ...lly release the tension on the breaker bar WARNING Spring loaded components can kick back causing injuries Use extreme caution when rotating the idler arm with the breaker bar due to the increased ten...

Page 11: ...B of the spring bracket C the coil to coil spring length should measure 7 1 4 18 42 cm Check the Mower Belt Idler Tensioner Spring Length 48 Models Only S N 2014720669 Above 1 Lower the mower deck to...

Page 12: ...chute hinge Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before a...

Page 13: ...the engine by running it for at least a minute before engaging the PTO switch or driving the rider 5 After warming the engine ALWAYS operate the unit at FULL THROTTLE when mowing Figure 27 Adding Fuel...

Page 14: ...must be engaged and the ground speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the engine WARNING If the unit does not pass a safet...

Page 15: ...cm Retighten the front set collar 3 Make sure that the neutral return bushing E is seated correctly in the spring stop plate F 4 Position the rear set collar so that it sets tightly against neutral re...

Page 16: ...e Figure 30 Using the supplied spanner wrench p n 5022853 insert the tip of the wrench into the notch in the pre load adjuster While holding the wrench in place with one hand turn COUNTER CLOCKWISE to...

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