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Operator’s Manual

International English (GB)

Form No. 3326-994

Z17-44

TimeCutter

Z Riding Mower

Model No. 74401—Serial No. 220000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for TimeCutter Z17-44

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual International English GB Form No 3326 994 Z17 44 TimeCutter Z Riding Mower Model No 74401 Serial No 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...peration 13 Think Safety First 13 Controls 13 Parking Brake 13 Starting and Stopping the Engine 13 Operating the Power Take Off PTO 14 Page The Safety Interlock System 15 Testing the Safety Interlock System 15 Driving Forward or Backward 15 Stopping the Machine 16 Adjusting the Height of Cut 16 Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers 16 Positioning the Seat 17 Adjusting the Motion Control Levers 17 Pushi...

Page 3: ... result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION WARNING or DANGER personal safety instruction Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from the CEN standard EN 836 1997 This product is capable...

Page 4: ...ng uphill 15 when mowing downhill Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope Travel on grass slopes requires particular care To guard against overturning do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill engage clutch slowly always keep machine in gear especially when travelling downhill machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns stay alert for humps and hollows ...

Page 5: ...s not included in the CEN standard Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is an odorless deadly poison that can kill you Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed area Warning Stop the engine disconnect spark plug wire s and remove key before performing any service repairs maintenance or adjustments Slow down before turning Sharp turns on any terrain may cause loss of control Never leave ...

Page 6: ... at the operator ear of 87 dB A based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Machine Directive 98 37 EC and amendments Sound Power Level This unit has a sound power level of 100 Lwa based on measurements of identical machines per procedures outlined in Noise Directive 2000 14 EC and amendments Vibration Level This unit has a maximum hand arm vibration level of 1 6 m s2 an...

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Page 9: ... items 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the operator s manual 6 Keep bystanders away 99 3943 99 3943 1 Engine pulley 104 8009 1 Throttle control 2 Choke 3 Fast 4 Variable speed 5 Slow 6 Headlights on 7 Headlights off 8 Engine stop 9 Engine run 10 Engine start 93 7009 1 Warning thrown object hazard from the mower keep the deflector in place 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay away from...

Page 10: ...Tire 3 Hours 4 Grease 93 7316 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away 2 Thrown object hazard from mower keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay away from rotating blades and moving parts 93 7317 1 Thrown object hazard keep bystanders away 2 Thrown object hazard from mower keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay a...

Page 11: ...tanders away Clear the area of objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower 9 Crushing dismemberment hazard do not carry riders 10 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay away from rotating blades and moving parts 104 5091 1 Contains lead Do not throw the battery in the garbage 2 Recycle 3 Wear eye protection Explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks...

Page 12: ...t on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors ...

Page 13: ...rking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Setting the Parking Brake 1 Move the motion control levers Fig 3 out to the neutral lock position 2 Pull back and up on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake Fig 4 The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the Engaged position Important Do not engage the parking brake while the machine is moving Damage to the drive system ...

Page 14: ...gine 2 Choke 3 Fast 4 Slow m 4268 1 2 3 4 Figure 7 1 Off 2 Run 3 Start 4 Ignition Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to Slow Fig 6 2 Move the PTO to Off Fig 5 3 Turn the ignition key to Off Fig 7 4 Pull the wire off of the spark plug s to prevent the possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine before transporting or storing the machine 5 Close the fuel shut off valve under the front o...

Page 15: ...on control levers in neutral Start the engine While the engine is running release the parking brake engage the PTO and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop 4 While sitting on the seat engage the parking brake move the PTO to Off and lock the motion control levers in neutral Start the engine While the engine is running center the motion controls and move forward or reverse the engine ...

Page 16: ... in 1 2 in 13 mm increments by relocating the clevis pin in different hole locations 1 Raise the height of cut lever to the transport position also the 4 1 2 in 114 mm cutting height position Fig 10 2 To adjust remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the height of cut bracket Fig 10 3 Select the hole in the height of cut bracket corresponding to the height of cut desired and insert the clevi...

Page 17: ...set of holes Secure the lever with the 2 screws and curved washers The cupped side of the washer should be toward the control arm shaft Fig 13 3 Repeat the adjustment on the other control lever Pushing the Machine by Hand Important Always push the machine by hand Never tow the machine because damage may occur To Push the Machine 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine and remove the key 2 Pull the two...

Page 18: ...ection to keep the grass standing straight This also helps disperse clippings which enhances decomposition and fertilization Mow at Correct Intervals Normally mow every four days But remember grass grows at different rates at different times So to maintain the same cutting height which is a good practice mow more often in early spring As the grass growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequentl...

Page 19: ...ours Change the engine oil Check the spark plug s Every 200 hours Change the oil filter Replace the fuel filter Replace the paper air cleaner 1 Every 300 hours Clean the engine shrouds and cooling fins 1 Before storage Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Drain the fuel tank Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables Paint any chipped surfaces 1More often in dus...

Page 20: ...he dipstick Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged 3 1 2 m 4288 m 4291 Figure 15 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 3 Dipstick end Changing and Draining the Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run for five minutes This warms the oil so that it drains better 2 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil ...

Page 21: ...he rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 turn Fig 17 5 Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil refer to Changing and Draining the Oil page 20 Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use Clean the cooling fins and engine shrouds every 300 hours or yearly whichever comes first 1 Disengage the P...

Page 22: ...Figure 19 1 Cover 2 Foam element 3 Paper element 4 Wing nut 5 Air cleaner base 6 Latches Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Foam Element A Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly B Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth do not wring Allow the element to air dry C Soak the element in new engine oil Fig 20 Squeeze the element to...

Page 23: ...engine and remove the key 2 Pull the wire s off of the spark plug s Fig 22 Clean around the spark plug s to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage 3 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer 2 1 M 4294 Figure 22 1 Spark plug wire installed 2 Spark plug Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig 23 If you see light brown or gray on the insu...

Page 24: ...the seat forward to see the battery 3 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 24 Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the tractor and cables causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury Always disconnect the negative black battery cable before disconnecting the positive red cable Always connect the positive red batt...

Page 25: ...he battery Fig 25 4 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line Fig 25 on the battery case Important Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte sulfuric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 5 Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells Add distilled water if necessary until the electrolyte level is up...

Page 26: ...filter Fig 28 6 Open the fuel shut off valve 1 2 m 4294 3 Figure 28 1 Fuel filter 2 Hose clamp 3 Fuel line Draining the Fuel Tank Danger In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gas...

Page 27: ...cal Fig 29 located beneath the seat Figure 29 Greasing the Bearings The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly refer to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule page 19 Grease with No 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Grease the fittings on the three spindle bea...

Page 28: ... or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades refer to Sharpening the Blades page 29 2 Inspect the blades especially the curved area Fig 32 If you notice any damage wear or a slot forming in this area item 3 in Fig 32 immediately install a new blade 1 2 3 m 151 Figure 32 1 Cutting edge 2 Curved area 3 Wear slot forming Checking for Bent Blades 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key ...

Page 29: ... file some metal off the end of the sail area only Fig 35 Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced 1 2 m 1855 Figure 37 1 Blade 2 Balancer Installing the Blades 1 Install the blade onto the spindle shaft Fig 35 Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting 2 Install the curved washer cupped side toward the blade and ...

Page 30: ... instructions 1 Position the mower on a flat surface Disengage the PTO set the parking brake stop the engine and remove the key Disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Check the air pressure of all four tires If needed adjust to the recommended inflation refer to Tire Pressure page 27 3 Check and adjust the side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting refer to Leve...

Page 31: ...n the front to rear blade slope is correct tighten the jam nuts Fig 40 and 42 11 Recheck the side to side level of the mower refer to Leveling the Mower from Side to Side page 29 12 Check the height of the anti scalp rollers refer to Adjusting the Anti Scalp Rollers page 16 Inspecting the Belts Inspect all belts every 100 hours Check the belts for cracks frayed edges burn marks or any other damage...

Page 32: ...ug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Lower the height of cut lever to the lowest position 3 Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the front trunnion yokes Fig 45 m 5178 1 2 Figure 45 1 Hairpin cotter and clevis pin 2 Front trunnion 4 Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the rear trunnion rod Fig 46 on each side of the mower 5 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower leveling...

Page 33: ...y 2 Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting and turn the water on high Fig 47 Note Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the o ring m 5173 1 2 3 Figure 47 1 Washout fitting 2 Coupling 3 Hose 3 Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut 4 Sit on the seat and start the engine Engage the PTO and let the mower ru...

Page 34: ...he springs into the brackets on the mower with the hooked ends over the raised back Fig 48 3 Align the grass deflector with the holes in the brackets and the spring straight ends in the space under the hinge and above the deflector Fig 48 4 Secure the deflector to the mower bracket with the bolts The bolts should pass through the grass deflector springs and brackets Note It may be helpful to press...

Page 35: ... R R BATTERY 10A F3 OR OR 1 2 TO HEADLIGHT HARNESS BK OR R W W 1 MAGNETO GND Y GN W SOLENOID GN BN PK PTO SW2 SHOWN IN OFF POSITION BROWN BK BLACK BLUE BU GREEN GN BN GREY GY OR ORANGE WIRE COLOR CODES W WHITE VIO VIOLET PINK PK RED R TAN T YELLOW Y PK Y I 1 7 4 B S Y A BU VIO R S B A OR X TERMINAL VIEW FROM BACK OF SWITCH KEY SW I X KEY SWITCH PN 88 9830 OFF NO CONNECTION ON B I A AND X Y START B...

Page 36: ...n it until it stops D Choke or prime the engine Start and run the engine until it will not start Operate the primer if equipped several times to ensure no fuel remains in the primer system E Dispose of fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Important Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 11 Remove the spark plug s and check its condition refer to Spark Plug page 23 With the s...

Page 37: ...rrect 6 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug s 7 There is dirt in fuel filter 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 8 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 9 There is incorrect fuel in the fuel tank 9 Drain the tank and replace the fuel with the proper type 10 The oil level in the crankcase is low 10 Add oil to the crankcase The engine loses power 1 The engine ...

Page 38: ...lade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 1 The blade s is not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s g g 2 A cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install a new cutting blade s 3 The mower is not level 3 Level the mower from side to side and front to rear 4 An anti scalp wheel is not set correctly 4 Adjust the anti scalp wheel height 5 The underside of the mower is dirty 5 Cl...

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