System (ROPS).................. 16
Think Safety First .............................. 17
Operating the Parking Brake .............. 18
Starting and Stopping the
Engine .............................. 18
Operating the Power Take Off
(PTO) ............................... 20
The Safety Interlock System............... 20
Driving Forward or Backward ............ 21
Stopping the Machine ........................ 22
Adjusting the Control Lever
Resistance ......................... 22
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut .............. 22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp
Rollers............................... 23
Adjusting the Flow Baffle................... 24
Positioning the Flow Baffle ................ 24
Using the Lift Assist Lever ................. 25
Positioning the Seat ........................... 25
Unlatching the Seat............................ 26
Pushing the Machine by Hand ............ 26
Using the Side Discharge ................... 26
Breaking In a New Machine ............... 27
Transporting Machines ...................... 27
Loading Machines ............................. 27
Operating Tips .................................. 28
Maintenance...................................................... 30
Schedule(s) ............................... 30
Lubrication................................................ 30
Greasing and Lubrication................... 30
Engine Maintenance.................................. 32
Servicing the Air Cleaner ................... 32
Servicing the Engine Oil .................... 33
Servicing the Spark Plugs ................... 34
Fuel System Maintenance .......................... 35
Replacing the Fuel Filter .................... 35
Servicing the Fuel Tank...................... 36
Electrical System Maintenance................... 36
Servicing the Battery.......................... 36
Servicing the Fuses ............................ 38
Drive System Maintenance......................... 39
Adjusting the Tracking....................... 39
Checking the Tire Pressure................. 39
Checking the Wheel Hub Slotted
Nut ................................... 39
Adjusting the Caster Pivot
Bearing.............................. 40
Cooling System Maintenance ..................... 40
Cleaning the Engine Screen and the
Oil Cooler ......................... 40
Cleaning the Engine Fins ................... 41
Brake Maintenance .................................... 41
Adjusting the Parking Brake ............... 41
Belt Maintenance....................................... 41
Inspecting the Belts ........................... 41
Replacing the Mower Belt .................. 41
Adjusting the Mower Belt
Tension ............................. 43
Replacing the Pump Drive
Belt ................................... 44
Controls System Maintenance.................... 44
Neutral Position ................ 44
Hydraulic System Maintenance .................. 45
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid ............. 45
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter and
Oil..................................... 46
Bleeding the Hydraulic System ........... 47
Checking the Hydraulic Hoses ........... 47
Setting the Hydraulic Pump
Neutral Position ................ 48
Mower Deck Maintenance ......................... 50
Leveling the Mower at Three
Positions ........................... 50
Servicing the Cutting Blades............... 52
Replacing the Grass Deflector............ 54
Cleaning .................................................... 55
Cleaning Under the Mower ................ 55
Waste Disposal .................................. 55
Storage .............................................................. 56
Troubleshooting................................................ 57
Schematics ........................................................ 60
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Summary of Contents for Z500 Series Z Master
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