Swisher ZT17542 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

1) Engine Warranty                All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended 

to them by the individual engine manufacturer.  Any engine service 
difficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way 
is Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine 
warranty.  The Briggs & Stratton Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-233-
3723.  The Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-558-5402.

2) Commercial Use                This product is not intended for commercial use and carries no 

commercial warranty. 

3) Limitation                          This warranty applies only to products which have been properly 

assembled, adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions 
contained within this manual.  This warranty does not apply to any 
product of Swisher Mower Co., Inc., that has been subject to alteration, 
misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to 
normal wear of the product.

4) Exclusions                         Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and 

normal maintenance.

In  the  event  you  have  a  claim  under  this  warranty,  you  must  return  the  product  to  an  authorized 
service  dealer.    All  transportation  charges,  damage,  or  loss  incurred  during  transportation  of  parts 
submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser.  Should you 
have  any  questions  concerning  this  warranty,  please  contact  us  toll-free  at  1-800-222-8183.    The 
model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from 
whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.

THIS  WARRANTY  DOES  NOT  APPLY  TO  ANY  INCIDENTAL  OR  CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES  AND  ANY  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES  ARE  LIMITED  TO  THE  SAME  TIME 
PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES.  Some states do not allow 
the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so 
the  above  limitations  or  exclusions  may  not  apply  to  you.    This  warranty  gives  you  specific  legal 
rights and  you may  have  other  rights,  which  vary  from  state-to-state.  This  is  a  limited  warranty  as 
defined by the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975. 

LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is:  This product is free from defects 
in materials and workmanship for a period of  two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original 
consumer purchaser.  We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to 
materials or workmanship.  This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions:

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Summary of Contents for ZT17542

Page 1: ...URG MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660 747 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 MODEL NO ZT17542 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Made In The USA Rev...

Page 2: ...during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser Should you have any questions concerning this warranty please contact us toll fre...

Page 3: ...6 PARTS BREAKDOWN 17 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Thank you for choosing Swisher s ZTR Mower Before operating your mower please read understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions...

Page 4: ...and operations of all controls before you operate this machine Check all of the controls in a safe area before starting to work with this machine Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with t...

Page 5: ...Avoid sudden turns Operate walk behind machines across slopes There is a significant risk of slipping under a walk behind machine when operating up and down slopes Never tamper with safety devices Ch...

Page 6: ...engine is running or hot NEVER store unit near an open flame such as a water heater or furnace NEVER modify or allow anyone to modify or alter any components or safety devices ALWAYS keep mower clean...

Page 7: ...SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DECALS Danger Warning Decal OD99155 Ignition PTO Throttle Decal OD99154 Parking Brake Decal OD99152 Flying Debris Decal OD53 Triangle Danger Decal OD55 7...

Page 8: ...are damaging to the human ear Ear protection is recommended CAUTION Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and...

Page 9: ...on steering handles outward to neutral locked position Engage parking brake Extend throttle to full choke position Start ignition and slide throttle lever back to full throttle position Allow engine t...

Page 10: ...eck height Start the mower engine Position the throttle lever about halfway and engage PTO switch Reposition throttle lever to full throttle position Move steering levers forward to begin mowing CAUTI...

Page 11: ...r inspection Refer to engine manual for additional information INSPECT EVERY 8 HOURS Proper cleaning Remove any build up of grass dirt or debris with a brush or cloth from engine battery deck and and...

Page 12: ...damage engine due to overheating Keep fins and external surfaces of the engine clean Replace air filter The engine will not run properly with a dirty or damaged air filter Check filter before startin...

Page 13: ...e movement will increase the travel of the individual side The linkage is factory set to maximum performance Adjustment is made by rotating the adjustment bolt clockwise on the opposite side that the...

Page 14: ...Slide mower deck from under unit INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK 1 Be sure the cutting height lever is in the lowest position 2 Position mower deck under unit 3 Install belt around mower pulley and electri...

Page 15: ...inch side to side Adjustment can be made by loosening locking nut on rear eyebolt hangers and adjusting up or down as needed 3 For front to rear pitch adjustment loosen locking nut on front eyebolt a...

Page 16: ...ch drive belt See clutch belt replacement previous page 2 Disconnect wiring from electric clutch 3 Disconnect idler spring from tension bracket 4 Remove bolt and washer from bottom of electric clutch...

Page 17: ...BRACKET 3704TK NEUTRAL SWITCH 3695 3 ZTR CASTER SERVICE ASSEM 3725 4 HYDRO RELEASE 3678 5 TRANSMISSION MOUNT 3703 6 TRANSMISSION LEFT 3601 TRANSMISSION RIGHT 3600 7 TIRE WHEEL 18 X 9 50 8 3604 128 SW...

Page 18: ...BLADE 15 4221 24 3 8 BOLT NB166 25 BELLEVILLE WASHER NB607 26 3 8 BOLT NB238 ITEM DESCRIPTION PART 27 WIRE LINK BRS6H 28 SPRING 682S 29 5 16 NUT NB181 30 5 16 FLANGE NUT NB170 31 5 16 BOLT NB501 32 T...

Page 19: ...TE 3698TK 53 CONNECTOR FEMALE 3608 54 DIREC CONTROL LINKAGE 3670 55 CONNECTOR MALE 3721 56 1 4 SET SCREW NB310 57 HANDLE MOUNT LEFT 3636TK HANDLE MOUNT RIGHT 3635TK 58 SEAT ASSEMBLY 3724 ARM REST KIT...

Page 20: ...S FAN COVER 3712TK 76 BUMPER 3686TK 77 FENDER MOUNT 3654TK 78 FENDER LEFT 3641TK FENDER RIGHT 3642TK 79 E BRAKE REAR LINK 3652 80 E BRAKE SIDE LINK 3651 81 BRAKE LEVER 3731 82 BEVERAGE RETAINER 3643TK...

Page 21: ...NUT NB280 104 5 16 WASHER NB275 105 IDLER PULLEY B527 106 IDLER SPACER 6040 107 TENSION IDLER ARM 3676TK 108 IDLER BUSHING 6037 109 5 16 SPADE BOLT NB261 110 IDLER TENSION SPRING 6048 111 3 8 BOLT NB...

Page 22: ...7 CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER 1 STEERING LEVERS NOT IN NEUTRAL LOCKED POSITION 2 PTO SWITCH IS ENGAGED 3 THROTTLE NOT SET PROPERLY OR NOT PROPERLY CHOKED 4 ENGINE FLOODED 5 DIRTY FUEL FILTER 6 DIRTY AIR...

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Page 24: ...est dealer of the engine supplied with your mower WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT ZT17542 SERIAL NUMBER _______________ MODEL NUMBER _______________ ENGINE...

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