Swisher ZT17542 Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this 
manual.  When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that 
follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.

Read this manual completely.  This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw 
objects.  Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious 
injury or death.

Read the manual.  Learn to operate this machine safely.

Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the 

spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up, transporting, 
adjusting or making repairs.

Keep all shields and guards in place.

Understand the speed, steering and stability of this machine.  Know the positions 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 these instructions to operate this 

machine.  

Never allow children to operate this machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. that can be picked up and 

thrown by the blade.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.  Be aware of the mower 

discharge direction and do not point at anyone.  

Stop the machine

if anyone enters the 

mowing area.  Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.  

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them

.

Keep children 

under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

No riders!

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.  Keep clear of the discharge 

opening at all times.  

Do not mow in reverse.  

Always look down and behind before and while backing

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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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