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GREASE POINT LOCATIONS

42” Mower Deck Grease Fittings

Caster Wheel Spindle

Control Tower

Caster Wheel

Pivot Bar

Lift Handle

Deck Lift Pivot

Grease Fitting

Grease Fitting

Grease Fitting

Grease Fittings

Grease Fitting

Grease Fittings

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Summary of Contents for Z - 165

Page 1: ...er is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box ...

Page 2: ...tand It is located on the rear face of the battery stand Figure 1 SECTION 2 CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line You can reach them by calling 1 800 949 4483 Before calling your local dealer make sure that you have your mode...

Page 3: ... Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Disengage blade s before shifting into reverse and backing up Always look down and behind before and while backing Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not oper ate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the chute ...

Page 4: ...hildren are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that chil dren will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in watch ful care of an adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seri ou...

Page 5: ... dan gerous Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology Prior to disposal determine the proper method to dis pose of waste from your local Environmental Protec tion Agency Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion Use proper containers when draining fluids...

Page 6: ...nclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers acro...

Page 7: ...M METER When the engine is on the meter functions as an engine RPM gauge IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH Figure 4 The ignition light switch is located on the right control panel and is used to start the engine It is a four position switch See Figure 4 In the OFF position the engine is not running In the ON LlGHT position the engine is running and the head light is on In the ON position the engine is running...

Page 8: ...g initial or cold engine start up During normal operation the choke lever should be in the OFF position ON Push the lever forward toward the front of the tractor OFF Pull the lever back toward the rear of the tractor THROTTLE LEVER The throttle lever is also located on the left control panel and it is used to regulate the engine speed See Figure 6 To get maximum efficiency from cutting the throttl...

Page 9: ...cally disengaged Down Figure 8 BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is located on the lower left side of the control tower See Figure 8 It is used to engage the brake in order to slow down or stop the unit It is also used to engage the parking brake PARKING BRAKE PEDAL The parking brake pedal is located on the lower right side of the control tower See Figure 8 It is used to engage the parking brake Engage ...

Page 10: ...until it stops the rear wheel turns as fast as the throttle is set Positions between neutral and full are proportional across the range based on the throttle setting The drive handles can be moved together in the same direction or independent of each other in any combination i e left push right pull Refer also to the Quick Reference Chart located in the OPERATION Section Figure 9 SPEED CONTROL BAR...

Page 11: ...ERY There is a problem with the charging system or battery Stop the Z series and contact your dealer SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Figure 11 The seat adjustment lever is located beneath the seat The seat adjustment lever is used to move the seat forward and backward See Figure 11 1 Pull up on the seat adjustment lever and push the seat forward or back to the desired position 2 Release the seat adjustment ...

Page 12: ... to determine safe operating areas Before leaving the seat disengage the PTO down engage the parking brake and turn ignition switch to OFF Do not fill gasoline tank when engine is running or while the engine is hot STOPPING THE Z SERIES 1 Bring the tractor to a stop by pulling the drive handles to the neutral position 2 Disengage the PTO down 3 Push down on the brake pedal and hold 4 Push down on ...

Page 13: ...the engine falters after putting the unit into motion push the choke forward until the engine runs smoothly Then gradually pull the choke back as the engine warms DRIVING THE Z SERIES 1 For best results under normal operating conditions set the throttle to the fastest position full open 2 Release the parking brake by depressing the parking brake pedal 3 Gradually provide input by moving the drive ...

Page 14: ...en the drive handles are in the full positions pull or push the wheels turn at full speed based on the throttle setting Positions between neutral and full are proportional across the range based on the throttle setting This is a departure from what most of us are accustomed Please take a few minutes to study the diagrams that follows Release Handles Neutral Stop Pull Handles Equal Back Straight Re...

Page 15: ...l Streaking can happen when cutting heavy weeds and tall grass In these conditions it may be necessary to cut the area a second time for a clean cut AVOID STREAKING 1 Mow the area often cutting grass of shorter lengths helps to avoid streaks 2 Operate the Z series at full throttle and at a slower forward speed 3 Maintain sharp blades and replace when worn 4 Follow the mowing path shown below See F...

Page 16: ...ton at the desired position ADJUSTING THE SEAT POSITION 1 Lift the seat adjustment lever See Figure 11 2 Slide the seat either forward or back to the desired location 3 Lock the seat in position by releasing the seat adjustment lever CHECKING THE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1 Position the Z series on a level surface 2 Move the throttle lever to the slowest position turtle 3 Stop the engine and remove the key...

Page 17: ...en obtained more adjustment may be required 5 Repeat process on the other brake rod 6 Check the operation of the brakes before operating If the adjustment does not help see your dealer STEERING ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove the ignition key from ignition switch 2 Detach the bottom of the rubber boot cover on the driver handles 3 Slide the boot cover all the way up toward the drive handles to access the driv...

Page 18: ...loor for access to lower holes 11 With the shock absorber still bolted to linkage loosen the jam nuts C at both ends of the linkage so the alignaball adjustment can be made 12 Adjust the alignaball D until retaining bolts slips through alignaball and hole in arm with little effort 13 Re install bolts washers and nuts in all four ends of linkage Tighten jam nuts against alignaball ends to keep ends...

Page 19: ...nd one on middle of caster assembly 50 Hours Two strokes minimum of lubricator using 251 H EP grease or equivalent No 2 multipurpose lithium grease refer to SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE on page 21 for locations Caster wheels 2 fittings 1 on each wheel 50 Hours Two strokes minimum of lubricator using 251 H EP grease or equivalent No 2 multipurpose lithium grease refer to SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE on page 21 f...

Page 20: ...LOCATIONS 42 Mower Deck Grease Fittings Caster Wheel Spindle Control Tower Caster Wheel Pivot Bar Lift Handle Deck Lift Pivot Grease Fitting Grease Fitting Grease Fitting Grease Fittings Grease Fitting Grease Fittings ...

Page 21: ...ne is off not running Practice the following maintenance schedule when checking hydraulic oil 1 Flip seat up See Figure 16 2 Clean the area around the hydraulic oil dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase 3 Wipe clean and fully insert the fill plug dipstick screw in 4 Remove the hydraulic fill plug dipstick and read the level 5 Reinstall the dipstick completely into the fill tube Fi...

Page 22: ...rain or sewer or dump it on open land this creates an environmental hazard Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil 1 Place the Z series on a level surface and engage the parking brake 2 Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch 3 Remove the mower deck See REMOVING THE MOWER DECK in the MOWER DECK section 4 Move seat forward to expose hydraulic oil fill point...

Page 23: ...bulb assembly counterclockwise to release it from the light fixture 13 Carefully pull the light bulb out of the light fixture 14 Insert the replacement light bulb into the light fixture 15 Turn the light bulb assembly clockwise until it locks into place 16 Carefully insert the connector into the light bulb assembly 17 Replace the control tower cover and drive handle assemblies CHANGING THE FUSE Al...

Page 24: ... necessary scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion BATTERY STORAGE The battery loses some of its charge each day when the unit is not used Never store battery without a full charge Recharge battery before returning to service or every two months whichever occurs first When storing unit f...

Page 25: ...e the lift handle to the highest setting 7 8 Position the mower blades so that they run perpendicular to the tractor 9 Measure and record the distance from the hard level surface to the outermost edge of the right and left blade See Figure 19 Figure 20 10 Position the mower blades so the ends of each blade point to the front and to the rear of the tractor 11 Measure and record the distance to the ...

Page 26: ...ance shown on Figure 22 by turning the 90 degree rod one complete turn in Repeat if same result When Back measurements are 0 125 less than the front measurements Lengthen the distance shown on Figure 22 by turning the 90 degree rod one complete turn out Repeat if same result Figure 22 When either side is lower than 4 50 1 Remove the nut and bolt A that holds the hanger link to the hanger bracket o...

Page 27: ...flat surface 2 Engage the parking brake 3 Move the lift handle to the L position 4 Remove the hex nuts holding each belt cover 5 Release the tension bar 6 Push the tension bar out of the bracket See Figure 23 7 Lift the bar over the bracket and allow the bar to rest on the mower deck Figure 23 8 Pull the J pin out until the end of the pin is past the bracket See Figure 23 9 Turn the J pin so that ...

Page 28: ...y Figure 25 WARNING Exhaust and surrounding engine parts are very hot and can cause severe burns when touched 15 From the front of the Z series pull the mower deck towards you This will release the retaining arms from the mower deck There are two retaining arms one for each side of the deck See Figure 26 16 Lift and hold the retaining arms up Figure 26 Bracket J Pin Jam Nuts Retaining Arm Retainin...

Page 29: ...not touch the muffler cover The muffler and cover are extremely hot and can cause severe burns if contacted by the skin 2 Remove belt covers 3 From the rear reach under the muffler cover and grasp the belt from the mower deck and bring it between the hydraulic units 4 Bring the belt between the pulley and the clutch Do not put the belt into the pulley grove yet 5 From the front of the Z series hol...

Page 30: ...rp and free of build up at all times Sharpen cutting edge of the blades evenly by keeping the same cutting angle to maintain balanced cutting blades Remove debris build up from the underside of the mower deck housing using a putty knife REMOVING A BLADE Figure 29 1 Secure the cutting blade by putting a piece of wood between the blade and the housing See Figure 29 2 Use a 1 1 8 inch socket wrench o...

Page 31: ...Set the parking brake 2 Remove the mower deck belt from the engine pulley 3 Thread the drive belt up and over the left and right hydrostatic cooling fans Do not place the belt into the drive pulley groves at this time 4 Place the drive belt into the top groove of the engine pulley 5 Route the belt to the inside of the idler pulley 6 Roll the belt up into the groove of the left drive pulley 7 Roll ...

Page 32: ...em Dirty air cleaner Move throttle lever to FAST position Push choke lever to OFF position Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh not over 30 days gasoline Clear vent Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Clean air cleaner Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restricted Dirty air cleaner Fill crankcase with proper oil Remove blower housing and cle...

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Page 38: ...arranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items b Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure c Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty d White O...

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