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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3319–818

Z–Master

62” Mower

for Z–Master Z 255 Traction Unit

Model No. 74208 – 890001 & UP

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Page 1: ...ly It contains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product FORM NO 3319 818 Z Master 62 Mower for Z Master Z 255 Traction Unit Model No 74208 890001 UP ...

Page 2: ...rial No The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even death DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level of hazard However regardless of the hazard be extremely careful DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions ...

Page 3: ... Discharge 4 Operating the Power Take Off PTO 4 Adjusting Height of Cut 5 Adjusting Anti Scalp Rollers 5 Page Tips for Mowing Grass 6 Maintenance 7 Service Interval Chart 7 Cutting Blades 7 Greasing the Bearings 11 Replacing the Deck Belt 11 Replacing the PTO Drive Belt 12 Replacing the Grass Deflector 13 Storage 14 Troubleshooting 15 ...

Page 4: ...Safety 2 Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ...

Page 5: ...se Parts Note Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly DESCRIPTION QTY USE PTO power take off Belt 1 Install mower to traction unit Operator s Manual Parts Catalog 1 1 Read before operating Ordering parts ...

Page 6: ...knut on each bolt Fig 1 Tighten flange locknuts securely 2 1 m 3684 3 2 3 Figure 1 1 Chain from lift system 2 Bolt 7 16 14 x 1 1 2 38 mm 3 Flange locknut 7 16 14 3 Place struts between mower brackets and attach to mower with pins 4 Secure pin flange to mower with 5 16 18 x 3 4 19 mm bolt and 5 16 18 flange nut Fig 2 1 m 3685 2 6 7 Figure 2 1 Strut 2 Pin 3 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 19 mm 4 Flange nut 5 16...

Page 7: ...our hands or feet under the mower Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you move the power take off PTO to OFF and rotate the ignition key to OFF Also remove the key and pull the wire s off the spark plug s The power take off PTO engages and disengages power to the attachment clutch Operating the Power Take Off PTO The power take off PTO switch engages and disengages power to th...

Page 8: ...ing Anti Scalp Rollers Whenever you change the height of cut you must also adjust the height of the anti scalp rollers Stop the engine before adjusting the anti scalp rollers 1 Raise the height of cut lever to the transport position also the 5 127 mm cutting height position Fig 4 2 Adjust anti scalp rollers for maximum deck flotation Place rollers in one of the positions shown in Fig 5 Note Do not...

Page 9: ...er mow less frequently If you cannot mow for an extended period first mow at a high cutting height then mow again two days later at a lower height setting Cutting Speed To improve cut quality use a slower ground speed Avoid Cutting Too Low If the cutting width of the mower is wider than the mower you previously used raise the cutting height to ensure that uneven turf is not cut too short Long Gras...

Page 10: ...D A blade that is worn or damaged could break apart and pieces could be thrown at bystanders or at you as you use the mower WHAT CAN HAPPEN Pieces of blade that may be thrown could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Periodically inspect the blade for wear and damage Immediately install a new blade if it is worn or damaged Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Pa...

Page 11: ... Forming Checking for Bent Blades 1 Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and backward Fig 7 Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades Fig 8 Note this dimension Front m 1078 Figure 7 m 2539 Figure 8 2 Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades at the same position as in step 1 above The difference betwe...

Page 12: ... blade from the spindle shaft Fig 9 1 3 4 m 1082 2 5 Figure 9 1 Sail Area of Blade 2 Blade 3 Anti scalp cup 4 Lock Washer 5 Blade Bolt Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade Fig 10 Maintain the original angle The blade retains its balance if the same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges 1 m 1854 Figure 10 1 Sharpen at original angl...

Page 13: ...holes 7 If measurement is not 20 1 4 514 mm on each side adjust by turning nuts on either side of front swivels 8 Lift up on four 4 top chain attachment bolts in the slots to take slack out of chains and tighten flange lock nuts Deck is still supported by two rear and one front blocks under mower 9 If bolts contact the end of slots shorten or lengthen rod swivel assemblies as required for extra cl...

Page 14: ...eck belt if any of these conditions are evident 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Remove the PTO drive belt Refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Belt on page 13 3 Loosen two nuts securing idler plate and move the idler arm to relieve belt tension on the idler pulley then remove the worn deck belt Fig 15 4 Install the new...

Page 15: ...h pulley and idler 4 Install clutch retaining strap and plug clutch terminal into main wire harness Fig 16 m 3688 1 2 3 4 m 3748 Figure 16 1 Clutch 2 Clutch retaining strap 3 Plug 4 PTO belt 5 Check belt tension The center bolt of spring loaded idler must be between the two alignment holes in left support plate Fig 17 m 3744 1 2 Figure 17 1 Center bolt spring loaded idler 2 Alignment hole 6 If adj...

Page 16: ...tor mounts to the pivot brackets Fig 21 2 If the pivot brackets need to be replaced remove the carriage bolts and cone locknuts holding the old brackets to the top of the discharge opening then install the replacement pivot brackets Make sure the carriage bolt heads are on the inside of the cutting unit Fig 21 3 Install the deflector mounts onto the pivot brackets with the bolts springs and locknu...

Page 17: ...ion of the blades Refer to Cutting Blades on page 8 4 Check the condition of the drive and deck belts 5 Check and tighten all bolts nuts and screws Repair or replace any part that is damaged or defective 6 Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer 7 Store the machine in a clean dry garage or storage area Cover the machine to protect it and ke...

Page 18: ...2 Cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower is not level 3 Level mower from side to side and front to rear 4 Gage wheel not set correctly 5 Underside of mower is dirty 4 Adjust gage wheel height 5 Clean the underside of the mower 6 Tire pressure is incorrect 6 Adjust tire pressure 7 Blade spindle bent 7 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Blades do not rotate 1 Drive belt is ...

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