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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

Sitting on the seat, in the operators position,
press both control levers forward.  If both control
levers line up with each other, then no
adjustment is needed.  If they do not line up,
follow instructions below.

TO ADJUST CONTROL LEVERS
(See Fig. 2)

TO REMOVE WHEELS FOR
REPAIR

REAR TIRES

IMPORTANT:

  

Block front tires to prevent the

mower from rolling.

Park mower on a level surface and apply
park brake.

Jack up the rear end of the mower on the
side of the damaged tire.

Park mower on a level surface and apply
park brake.

Jack up the front end of the mower.

Using a 3/4" wrench and/or socket w/
drive ratchet, remove hex nut and hex
bolt from the caster fork.

Remove the tire from the fork.

FRONT CASTER TIRES

Identify which control lever moves further
forward.

Using a 9/16" wrench, slightly loosen the
bottom hex bolt (about 1/2 turn) on the
opposite control lever.

Move both control levers to the front
again and apply more pressure to the
control lever that you loosened to bring
the two control levers in line with each
other.

Tighten hex bolts.

NOTE:

  To seal tire punctures and prevent flat

tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be
purchased from your local parts dealer.  Tire
sealer also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

JUMP STARTING ENGINE

WARNING

Lead-acid batteries generate explosive
gases.  Keep sparks, flame and smoking
materials away from batteries.  Always wear
eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it
should be recharged.  (See “BATTERY” in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this
manual).

If “jumper cables” are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT:

 YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED

WITH A 12-VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED
SYSTEM.  THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO
BE A 12-VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED
SYSTEM.  DO NOT USE YOUR MOWER
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

Remove 4 lug nuts to allow wheel
removal

Repair tire.

Reassemble in reverse order of previous
steps

TO ADJUST THE SEAT (See Fig. 1)

Move the control levers into the neutral
position and rotate to the outside of the
machine

.

Lift up on the back of the seat and rotate
it forward.

Loosen the three prong knobs on the
bottom of the seat and move the seat to
the desired position.

Tighten the three prong knobs and rotate
seat back to the operating position.

Remove the spacer from the inside of
the caster rim.

Repair tire

Reassemble in the reverse order of the
previous steps.

Summary of Contents for ZCBI48180

Page 1: ...Operators Manual ZCBI48180 Models Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine MANUAL NO 109840 REV IR 12 01 03...

Page 2: ...servicing or performing maintenance WARNING Engine exhaust some of it s constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth...

Page 3: ...ER RESPONSIBILITIES 18 Maintenance Schedule 18 Lubrication Chart 19 Tires 19 Operator Presence System 19 Blade Care 19 V Belts 21 Engine 21 Air Screen Air Filter 21 Oil Filter 22 Spark Plugs 22 Fuel F...

Page 4: ...Watch out for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways Use extra care when loading and unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are i...

Page 5: ...ot smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris buildup...

Page 6: ...l disen gage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RID...

Page 7: ...proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land un less the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is use...

Page 8: ...o that the operator can comfortably reach the deck lift pedal and safely operate the mower See Service and Adjustment Section of this manual Remove protective wrap from the seat Remove the three prong...

Page 9: ...ctions in the Operation section of this manual Be sure the mower is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of the mower is clear of other people and objects Be sure all of the above assem...

Page 10: ...TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Check your engine manual for fuel requirements Become familiar with all controls the...

Page 11: ...Used when starting a cold engine 5 THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control Engine Speed 6 IZT Integrated Zeroturn Transaxle BYPASS LINKAGES Bypasses IZT s for pushing or pulling mower 7 IGNITION SWITCH Used...

Page 12: ...TO BE DISCHARGED DEAD WARNING Always stop mower completely before leaving the operators position to empty a grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 3 Always operate engine at full throttle...

Page 13: ...from the neutral slots or the engine will kill Fig 4 and 4A By moving the levers an equal amount forward or back the machine will move in a straight line in that direction Fig 4 and 4A Movement of eit...

Page 14: ...djusted when they are just slightly off of the ground when the deck is at the desired cutting height in the operating position Anti scalp rollers then keep the deck in the proper position to help prev...

Page 15: ...be sure to engage the IZT Integrated Zeroturn Transaxle bypass linkages The IZT bypass linkages are located on the rear of the frame below the rear engine guard CAUTION Do not tow this vehicle it may...

Page 16: ...nd carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel the next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaners in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur WARNI...

Page 17: ...owly pull the throttle control back until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to pull back on the throttle control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load u...

Page 18: ...n dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Not required if equipped with maintenance free battery 5 Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft lbs maximum DO NOT o...

Page 19: ...brake is engaged the PTO switch is disengaged pressed down the operator is on the seat and the control levers are rotated to the outside of the mower When the engine is running any attempt by the oper...

Page 20: ...the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If the blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced...

Page 21: ...rouds Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as neces sary Make sure the cooling shrouds are rein stalled NOTE Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen dirty or plugged cooling fins and...

Page 22: ...ne oil filter every season or every other oil change if the mower is used more than 100 hours in one year SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hour...

Page 23: ...ver inflated you can not properly adjust your deck NOTE It may be easier to adjust the front lift linkages by removing the floor pan before any adjustments are made SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 13...

Page 24: ...deck is higher or lower than 4 1 2 To lower the front tip of the blade using a 9 16 wrench loosen the hex nuts that are on the front lift linkages be sure to loosen equal amounts When distance B is 1...

Page 25: ...eroturn Transaxle BELT See Fig 17 Park the mower on a level surface Engage the park brake IZT BELT REMOVAL NOTE Be careful not to damage the fan blades on the IZT s as this can affect cooling or damag...

Page 26: ...lat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealer also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion JUMP STARTING ENGINE WARNING Lead acid batteries generate ex...

Page 27: ...fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and hex nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors Lo...

Page 28: ...olve tracking issues Cables are set at the factory and should only be ad justed by authorized service retailers If the mower is not tracking straight check the air pressure in both rear tires Recommen...

Page 29: ...r Responsibilities section of this manual After cleaning leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals If battery is removed from mower for storag...

Page 30: ...to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your mower indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and...

Page 31: ...2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Check replace ignition switch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact an...

Page 32: ...n bent or loose blade 7 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of gra...

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