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Operator’

s Manual

For Serial Nos.

406,294,345 & Higher

Part No. 4504-916 Rev. A

Z-AERATE

™

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Page 1: ...Operator s Manual For Serial Nos 406 294 345 Higher Part No 4504 916 Rev A Z AERATE...

Page 2: ...vered or grass covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as in Section 4442 maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed equipped and maintained for the pr...

Page 3: ...and Operator s manuals If additional information is needed or should you require trained mechanic service contact your authorized Z Turf Equipment dealer or distributor All Z Turf Equipment dealers a...

Page 4: ...Check for Loose Hardware 37 Service Air Cleaner 37 Change Engine Oil 37 Check Hydraulic Oil and Reservoir Level 38 Check Tire Pressures 38 Check Condition and Tension Of Belts 38 Lubricate Grease Fitt...

Page 5: ...gned and tested this machine to offer reasonably safe service however failure to comply with safety instructions may result in injury or death Read understand and follow all instructions and warnings...

Page 6: ...he adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air bubbles Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels They are critical to the safe operati...

Page 7: ...to the Operator s manual for further instructions 2 locations 3 Check engine oil level 8 Grease idler pivot refer to the Operator s manual for further instructions 4 Grease tine shaft bearings 4 loca...

Page 8: ...ttern in front of you Generally all spreaders will tend to throw fertilizer heavy to the right As you continue to spread pull the Accuway control towards you very slowly small increments until you beg...

Page 9: ...d stop engine before leaving the operator s position 21 Throttle Fast 8 Crushing dismemberment hazard of bystanders Do Not carry passengers look forward and down when operating the machine look behind...

Page 10: ...up U1 Battery Voltage 12 Volt Polarity Negative Ground Fuse 10 amp main fuse Operator Controls Steering and Motion Control Separate levers on each side of the console control speed and direction of tr...

Page 11: ...b Weight 1460 lb 662 kg Torque Requirements Bolt Location Torque Engine Mounting Bolts 121 144 in lb 13 3 15 8 N m Wheel Lug Nuts 86 104 ft lb 116 3 141 N m Wheel Hub Nuts 211 260 ft lb 286 352 N m Pr...

Page 12: ...the choke knob up will put the choke in the ON position and pushing the choke knob down will put the choke in the OFF position Do Not run a warm engine with choke in the ON position g316004 Figure 5 1...

Page 13: ...ole see Figure 5 Rotate the knob counterclockwise to start the impeller and to increase the speed and pattern width Rotate the knob clockwise to decrease speed pattern width and to turn the impeller o...

Page 14: ...clockwise one turn see Figure 8 g310379 Figure 8 1 LH drive wheel release valve 3 Tighten drive wheel release valve 2 Loosen drive wheel release valve 4 RH drive wheel release valve Release the parkin...

Page 15: ...such as safety glasses substantial slip resistant footwear and hearing protection Tie back long hair and avoid loose clothing and loose jewelry which may get tangled in moving parts CAUTION This mach...

Page 16: ...at contact you Obtain proper training before using or handling chemicals Use the correct chemical for the job Follow the chemical manufacturer s instructions for the safe application of the chemical a...

Page 17: ...n ignite gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and cause property damage Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do Not...

Page 18: ...ring to himself or herself other people or property This machine was designed for one operator only Do not carry passengers and keep all others away from machine during operation Do Not operate the ma...

Page 19: ...g brake Before refueling Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the working activity Never assume that chil...

Page 20: ...rection turn slowly and gradually Do not operate a machine under any conditions where traction steering or stability is in question Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass across slopes or do...

Page 21: ...he tines reach desired height then release 3 Place the throttle midway between the SLOW and FAST positions 4 Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds then turn the ignition switch to the OF...

Page 22: ...te position 2 To move rearward in a straight line slowly move both levers rearward with equal pressure Important Do Not drive in reverse when the tines are down as turf tearing will occur g317334 Figu...

Page 23: ...te If the setting is not listed for the type of material being used place the setting at a lower value then adjust as needed 3 Drive to the work area 4 Stop the machine on a level surface leave motion...

Page 24: ...eave the motion control lever in the neutral position and turn off the engine Engage the parking brake 3 With the hopper empty push inward on the ball joint sleeve and pull off cable end to release th...

Page 25: ...the example below 15 shallow collection pans approximately 30 cm 12 inches wide 91 cm 36 inches long and 5 cm 2 inches tall are used 1 Make sure to allow ample driving distance before setting up the p...

Page 26: ...nt of the material that you observed in the center graduated cylinder 3 Go to the two corresponding pans Starting from the outer edge measure and record the distance between left pan through the cente...

Page 27: ...25543 Figure 20 1 Heavy to left side 3 Heavy to right side 2 Move ramp pattern to shaded position Note Do Not adjust the ramps to split product flow Use only the front or rear ramp positions as shown...

Page 28: ...results Approximate Dial Settings Type 1 000 ft2 93 m2 Dial Setting One Pass Dial Setting Two Passes 1 lb 45 kg 3 6 3 1 2 lb 91 kg 4 0 3 5 Fine Pellets 3 lb 1 36 kg 4 2 3 7 2 lb 91 kg 3 7 3 2 4 lb 1 8...

Page 29: ...1 2 m 1 lb 2 0 4 ft 1 2 m Blue Grass or Red Top 2 lb 2 5 4 ft 1 2 m 5 lb 2 5 4 ft 1 2 m 1 lb 3 0 4 ft 1 2 m Park Merion Delta or Kentucky Bluegrass 2 lb 3 5 4 ft 1 2 m 2 lb 2 75 2 25 6 ft 1 8 m 3 lb 3...

Page 30: ...the aerator head by turning either left or right reference Figure 23 g286624 Figure 23 1 Turning right of aerator tine head Note The removable weights are heavy Use care when lifting them Make sure th...

Page 31: ...ten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps chains cable or ropes If possible both front and rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine Only use the four designated tie d...

Page 32: ...eleration when backing down a ramp Both maneuvers can cause the machine to tip backward WARNING Loading a machine on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip over Backward tip over...

Page 33: ...deteriorating components and replace them with the manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary WARNING Removal or modification of original equipment parts and or accessories may alter the warranty...

Page 34: ...r the first 100 hours Change hydraulic system filter and fluid Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level Check for damaged or missing tines Check for loose hardware Clean the engine and exha...

Page 35: ...protective clothing and use insulated tools DANGER Charging or jump starting the battery may produce explosive gases Battery gases can explode causing serious injury Keep sparks flames or cigarettes...

Page 36: ...conditions exist 2 Make sure the booster is a good and fully charged lead acid battery at 12 6 volts or greater Use properly sized jumper cables 4 to 6 AWG with short lengths to reduce voltage drop b...

Page 37: ...rrect the problem before operating Service Air Cleaner Service Interval Every 250 hours Replace the primary air cleaner element check secondary air cleaner element replace if dirty May need more often...

Page 38: ...e 2 Check tire pressure in drive tires 3 Inflate drive tires to 16 20 psi 110 138 kPa Check Condition and Tension Of Belts Service Interval Every 50 hours 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to st...

Page 39: ...ded Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative Hydro Oil Service Interval Exmark Premium Hydro Oil After first 250 hours Every 500 hours thereafter Mobil 1 15W 50 After first 250 hours Every 250...

Page 40: ...used on the following fasteners All set screws Adjustments Note Shut off engine wait for all moving parts to stop engage parking brake and remove key before servicing cleaning or making any adjustment...

Page 41: ...exhaust area and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system area 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage...

Page 42: ...ch is poisonous and can cause severe burns Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin can cause severe burns Wear safety glasses to shield eyes and rubber gloves to protect skin and clo...

Page 43: ...positions and the choke is in the ON position for a cold engine or the OFF position for a warm engine 3 Dirt in fuel filter 3 Replace the fuel filter 4 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system...

Page 44: ...ne mounting bolt is loose 2 Tighten the tine mounting bolt 3 Engine mounting bolts are loose 3 Tighten the engine mounting bolts 4 Loose engine pulley or idler pulley 4 Tighten the appropriate pulley...

Page 45: ...HUMB SWITCH LEFT THUMB SWITCH BLACK BLACK ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE BLACK J1627 RED SP1608 SP1609 ATC ATO FUSE HOLDER MAIN F27 20A SPEEDOMETER 12VDC GND SENSOR SENSOR P1609 SP1607 P1611 RED BLACK RED BLACK...

Page 46: ...staurants grocery stores hotels schools and hospitals and on a wide variety of products Additionally some online and mail order retailers provide Prop 65 warnings on their websites or in catalogs How...

Page 47: ...Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By...

Page 48: ...te Purchased Engine Model No and Spec No Model No Engine Serial No E No Serial No www zturfequipment com Z Turf Equipment is part of the Exmark family of products 2020 Exmark Mfg Co Inc All Rights Res...

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