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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting

 

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.  

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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Form No. 769-12164A 

(March 29, 2017)

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 2

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 9

Controls & Operation .............................................11

Service .....................................................................18

Troubleshooting .................................................... 25

Replacement Parts ................................................ 26

Attachments & Accessories .................................. 26

Warranty ................................................................ 28

Table of Contents

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all 

models and the model depicted may differ from yours.

Zero-Turn Rider

Pro Z 100

Lapbar

Summary of Contents for Pro Z 100 Lapbar

Page 1: ...INJURY Operator s Manual Form No 769 12164A March 29 2017 Safe Operation Practices 2 Assembly Set Up 9 Controls Operation 11 Service 18 Troubleshooting 25 Replacement Parts 26 Attachments Accessories 26 Warranty 28 Table of Contents NOTE This Operator s Manual covers several models Features may vary by model Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may di...

Page 2: ...io 44136 0019 This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES 002 DANGER The engine manufacturer has supplied an engine owner s manual for information regarding US Environmental Protection Agency EPA and California Air resources Board CARB regulations relating to emission control systems maintenance and warranty Making any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the engine fuel or vent...

Page 3: ...hment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place 12 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet 13 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries 14 Stop the blade s when cross...

Page 4: ...n on slopes unless necessary then turn slowly uphill and use extra care while turning 2 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ditch or if an edge caves in 3 Do not operate on slopes or near the edge of water such as a lake pond river or stream where the machine could slip tip or roll over into the water 4 Do not...

Page 5: ...lothes lines guy wires and buildings could create hazardous conditions whereby the machine could experience a tip over or roll over A canopy may provide protection for the operator from some environmental exposure sunlight rain etc 6 The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this machine and should not be tampered with modified in any manner or removed 7 Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblie...

Page 6: ...djust and service as required 7 Check the blade s and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade s for damage e g excessive wear bent cracked Replace the blade s with the original equipment manufacturer s O E M blade s only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance an...

Page 7: ...S This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation MAX WARNING SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees DANGER...

Page 8: ...ee Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i n e Slope Gauge Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or...

Page 9: ...n each side of the tractor to move the tractor manually without starting it The transmission bypass rods are located on the rear of the tractor just inside each rear wheel Place the lapbars in the neutral fully inward position to disengage the parking brake Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one back a and hooking it into the slot b to lock it into place See Figure 2 1 a b Figure 2 1 2 Disenga...

Page 10: ...head to step 2 1 Remove the plastic cover if present from the positive battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive battery terminal with the bolt a and hex nut b See Figure 2 7 b b a a c Figure 2 7 2 Remove the plastic cover if present from the negative battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative battery terminal with the bolt a and hex nut b See Figure 2 7 3 Position...

Page 11: ... tractor seat or to dismount the tractor The levers must be fully opened out and in the neutral position to start the tractor engine When the levers are fully outward the parking brake is also engaged Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission Consequently these levers control all of the movements of the tractor Driving and steering utilizing these control levers is quite different f...

Page 12: ...for several minutes before refueling Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire Fuel Level Windows The fuel level windows are located on the outside of the LH and RH consoles and shows the level of fuel in the gas tank Fuel Valve The fuel valve is located on the inner side of the RH console The valve switches the fuel flow from the right and left tank and also can shut...

Page 13: ... the operator s seat The engine should stop 3 With both control levers fully outward in the neutral parking brake engaged position engage the PTO Lift upward from the operator s seat the engine should stop Before Operating Your Tractor 1 Before you operate the tractor study this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the instruments and controls It has been prepared to ...

Page 14: ...hen connect the other end of that cable to the booster battery s positive terminal 2 Connect one end of the other cable to the booster battery s negative terminal then connect the other end of that cable to the frame of the disabled tractor as far from the battery as possible 3 Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reve...

Page 15: ... affect control of the tractor ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns To turn the tractor while driving forward move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the other The tractor will turn in the direction of the rearward control lever 1 To turn to the left move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever See Figure 3 3 Forward Left Turn Figure 3 3 ...

Page 16: ...th drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor 2 Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged position 3 Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position by depressing the button at the end of the handle and pulling upwards Make sure the latch engages on the pin See Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 4 If dismounting the tractor move the drive control ha...

Page 17: ...revent rutting or grooving of the turf if possible change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45 for the next and each subsequent mowing WARNING Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways Disengage the PTO and raise the deck to the highest position before crossing NOTE When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface always Place the control levers in ...

Page 18: ...ction container 6 After draining the oil wipe any residual oil from the oil drain hose Thread the square head plug into the drain hose fitting and fully tighten the plug NOTE This Operator s Manual covers several models Tractor features may vary by model Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours Maintenance WARNING Before pe...

Page 19: ...handling batteries Keep batteries out of the reach of children Battery Maintenance The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the factory However even a maintenance free battery requires some maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer or coat the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly to protect a...

Page 20: ...or storage between 30 and 90 days Read the product manufacturer s instructions and recommendations Add to clean fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity approximately 3 gallons of the fuel system Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor c Emptying the fuel system for storage of more than 90 days Prior...

Page 21: ...en the lower nut a on the adjustable lift link b attached to the deck lift arm c to lower the deck and tighten the upper nut d to secure the deck in place loosen the upper nut d then tighten the lower nut a to secure the deck in place See Figure 4 10 d a b c Figure 4 10 4 The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements are equal Leveling the Deck Front To Rear NOTE Check the tractor ...

Page 22: ...tires to protect it from the elements The procedures outlined below should be performed whenever the riding mower is placed in storage 1 Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions provided in the Engine Operator s Manual WARNING Never store the riding mower with fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spark or pilot ligh...

Page 23: ...arward away from the backside of the V belt a just far enough to lift the belt up and over the idler pulley b See Figure 4 17 a b Figure 4 17 c From beneath the rear of the tractor slide the belt off of the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine d Lower the deck into the DECK REMOVAL INSTALLATION POSITION a using the deck lift handle See Figure 4 16 e Skip ahead to step 6 5 Rolling the belt off th...

Page 24: ... See Figure 4 22 Figure 4 22 6 Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3 with the V side facing in Once in place reinstall all the hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the assembly See Figure 4 20 7 Route the belt as shown in Figure 4 20 and then reinstall the deck Refer to Deck Installation on page 23 Mower Blade Care WARNING Before performing any maintenance place t...

Page 25: ...ressure 1 Perform side to side deck adjustment 2 Sharpen or replace blade 3 Check tire pressure in all four tires Mower will not mulch grass If Equipped w Mulching Kit 1 Engine speed too low 2 Wet grass 3 Excessively high grass 4 Dull blade 1 Place throttle in FAST rabbit position 2 Do not mulch when grass is wet 3 Mow once at a high cutting height then mow again at desired height or make a narrow...

Page 26: ...925 1707D Battery 951 12725 Gas Cap 946 05262 Throttle Control Cable 969 04847 Choke Control If Equipped 925 3277 Ignition Key 946 05068 Park Brake Cable 631 05176 Chute Assembly 634 05182 Rear Wheel Assembly 23 x 10 5 x 12 634 04750 Front Wheel Assembly 13 x 6 50 6 Attachments Accessories 7 Part Number Description 59A30045150 FAB Power Assist Bagger OEM 190 784 Wheel Weights 19A70037100 48 Mulch ...

Page 27: ...Notes 27 8 ...

Page 28: ...uch as Blades Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts Saw Blades Guide Bars Cultivator Tines Spark Plugs Carburettor Adjustments and Filters which can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended working capacity are also excluded This warranty is void if alterations are made to the machine without MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd prior written a...

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