Operator’s Manual
Domestic English (EN)
Form No. 3328–217 Rev A
Z147
Z Master
with 44
SFS Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 74176—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3328 217 Rev A Z147 Z Master with 44 SFS Side Discharge Mower Model No 74176 Serial No 230000001 and Up...
Page 2: ...ssure 14 Installing the Seat Retaining Rod 14 Installing the Motion Control Levers 15 Activating the Battery 15 Checking the Hydraulic Fluid 16 Greasing the Bearings 16 Check the Level of Mower 17 Pag...
Page 3: ...you do not follow the recommended precautions Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions This manual uses two other words to hig...
Page 4: ...r other guards not securely in place Be sure all interlocks are attached adjusted properly and functioning property Never operate with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless using a...
Page 5: ...owing Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from attachment discharge area underside of mower and any moving parts while engine is running Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or u...
Page 6: ...re the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as near a water heater or furnace Keep nuts and bolts tight especially the blade attachment bolts Keep equipment in good condi...
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Page 9: ...ion 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 1 653140 1 653147 1 523552 99 3...
Page 10: ...66 1340 67 5360 93 1122 93 7818 1 Warning readthe Operator s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt nut to 115 149 N m 85 110 ft lb 98 3798 98 4387 1 Warning wear hearing protection 98 595...
Page 11: ...ard 2 No fire open flames or smoking 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 4 Wear eye protection 5 Read the Operator s Manual 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery 104 8569 99 3943 1 Engi...
Page 12: ...n explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 4 No sparks flame or smoking 5 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns 6 Flush eyes immediately with water and get medical help fast...
Page 13: ...ler 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...
Page 14: ...lling the Drive Wheels 1 Uncrate mower 1 Remove wheel bolts or nuts from rear wheel hubs 2 Align holes Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the traction unit 3 Secure using wheel b...
Page 15: ...and secure with 4 bolts 3 8 x 1 inch and 4 spring washers 3 8 in Fig 4 3 Position the levers so the bolts are in the center of the slots on the lever mounting plate and tighten until snug 4 Align the...
Page 16: ...e chassis 5 Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells Add electrolyte if necessary until the electrolyte level is up to the upper line Fig 56 on the battery case 6 Reinstall battery fil...
Page 17: ...or s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure Wear hearing protection when operating this machine Caution Figure 8 1 Warning wearhearing protection Controls Become familiar...
Page 18: ...on the parking brake lever to set the parking brake Fig 12 The parking brake lever should stay firmly in the engaged position Releasing the Parking Brake 1 Push forward and down on the parking brake l...
Page 19: ...igure 15 1 Choke On 2 Choke Off 1 m 2719 2 1 m 4201 2 Figure 16 1 Fast 2 Slow Figure 17 1 Off 2 Run 3 Start 2 1 m 2720 1 2 3 M 4268 Stopping the Engine 1 Push the PTO to off Fig 16 2 Move the throttle...
Page 20: ...interlock system before you use the machine each time If the safety system does not operate as described below have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately 1 Sitting on the s...
Page 21: ...y equal pressure to both motion control levers Fig 19 To turn release pressure on the motion control lever toward the direction you want to turn Fig 19 To stop push the motion control levers to neutra...
Page 22: ...age wheel is positioned to the nearest corresponding height of cut desired Fig 21 4 Reinstall the flange nut and spring disk Torque to 40 45 ft lb 54 2 61 0 N m Fig 21 5 Repeat adjustment on other gag...
Page 23: ...e 1 turn to push This allows hydraulic fluid to by pass the pump enabling the wheels to turn Fig 24 Important Do not rotate by pass valves more than 1 turn This prevents valves from coming out of the...
Page 24: ...ach side of the unit The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward Having a full width ramp provides a surface for the fram...
Page 25: ...w 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...
Page 26: ...lts for wear cracks Check battery electrolyte Check tire pressure Idler pulley pivot Every 100 Hours Change oil1 Service paper air cleaner1 Check spark plug s Check hydraulic lines Every 200 Hours Cha...
Page 27: ...blades on hand Danger A worn or damaged blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blad...
Page 28: ...acturers may result in non conformance with safety standards Contact with sharp blade can cause serious injury Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the blade with a rag Warning Hold the blade end using...
Page 29: ...o the engine and causing damage Unlatch two side latches and remove the air cleaner cover Fig 31 1 4 2 m 4289 3 5 6 Figure 31 1 Cover 2 Foam element 3 Paper element 4 Wing nut 5 Air cleaner base 6 Lat...
Page 30: ...ler hole and damage the engine 3 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean Fig 34 4 Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube do not thread onto tube Fig 34 Pull the dipstick out and loo...
Page 31: ...after every 100 operating hours Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark p...
Page 32: ...valve on console 1 2 M 4294 Figure 39 1 Filter 2 Hose clamp Servicing the Fuel Tank Draining The Fuel Tank Danger In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive A fire or e...
Page 33: ...g m 4295 1 2 3 4 Figure 41 1 Air intake screen 2 Fan housing 3 Cylinder cover 4 Cylinder cover Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service Reference Aid decal Fig 42...
Page 34: ...the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings Fig 43 3 Grease the idler pulley pivot Fig 43 4 Grease the fittings on the push...
Page 35: ...Caster Pivot Bearing Check after every 500 operating hours or at storage which ever comes first 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spa...
Page 36: ...aulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this typ...
Page 37: ...hand 3 When the wheel begins to spin on its own keep it engaged until wheel drives smoothly minimum 2 minute 4 Check hydraulic fluid level as it drops and add as required to maintain proper level 5 R...
Page 38: ...ed position 2 Control lever 3 Neutral potion 6 If adjustment is needed loosen the nut and jam nut against the yoke Fig 51 7 Apply slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever turn the head of...
Page 39: ...ol lever must be in neutral while making any adjustments 2 Adjust pump rod length by rotating the knob in the appropriate direction until the wheel is still or slightly creeping in reverse Fig 52 3 Mo...
Page 40: ...To make the machine go right turn the knob towards the rightside of the machine Refer to figure 53 5 To make the machine go left turn the knob towards the leftside of the machine Refer to figure 53 6...
Page 41: ...tate of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Warning Checking Electrolyte Level 1 With the engine off open the hood to locate the battery 2 Look at the side of th...
Page 42: ...tery terminals to touch any metal parts of the machine Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine Warning Incorrect battery cable routing could dama...
Page 43: ...s are installed in battery Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 4 6 amps 4 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger from the electrical outlet then disconn...
Page 44: ...e 60 1 Bottom chain bolt 2 Top chain bolt 3 Front swivel 4 10 1 4 inch 260 mm spring compressed 5 Rear locking nut 6 Front locking nut 7 Rear deck support arm 8 Front spring nut 9 Jam nut 11 Recheck t...
Page 45: ...burn marks and cracks are signs of a worn deck belt Replace the deck belt if any of these conditions are evident 1 Stop the engine set the parking brake remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wi...
Page 46: ...Clutch Replacing the Grass Deflector An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator s or bystander s direction and result in serious injury Also contact wi...
Page 47: ...naged properly mercury is not a threat to people or the environment This information is presented to users so that they are aware that these switches contain mercury and will apply sound disposal prac...
Page 48: ...E BLACK PK BK PINK BLACK VIO PK WIRE COLOR CODES NEUTRAL SW5 LT BU BRAKE SW3 SHOWN WITH PARK BRAKE DISENGAGED P1 A PK BK KAWASAKI AIR COOLED DK GN SW6 SEAT SW F1 30A BATTERY GND DK GN W DARK GREEN WHI...
Page 49: ...onditioner to fuel in the tank Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer manufacture Do not use an alcohol based stabilizer ethanol or methanol Note A fuel stabilizer conditioner is most effective wh...
Page 50: ...tted fouled or gap is incorrect 6 Install new correctly gapped spark plugs 7 Dirt in fuel filter 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 8 Contact Authorized Service Dealer...
Page 51: ...n engine mounting bolts 2 Tighten the appropriate pulley 3 Contact Authorized Service Dealer 4 Install new cutting blade s 5 Blade mounting bolt is loose 5 Tighten blade mounting bolt 6 Engine mountin...
Page 52: ...s do not rotate 1 Drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install new drive belt 2 Drive belt is off pulley 2 Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position 3 Deck bel...
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Page 56: ...ered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts suc...
