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Operator Manual

RZT54x / 96767110200

Please read the operator manual carefully and make 

sure you understand the instructions  

before using the machine.

Gasoline containing a maximum of 10% ethanol 

(E10) is permitted for use in this machine. The use of 

gasoline with more than 10% ethanol (E10)  

will void  the product warranty. 

English

Summary of Contents for 96767110200

Page 1: ...erator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Gasoline containing a maximum of 10 ethanol E10 is permitted for use in this machine The use of gasoline with more than 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warranty English ...

Page 2: ...monoxide which is an odorless colorless poisonous gas Do not use the machine in enclosed spaces WARNING Failure to follow cautious operating practices can result in dangerous injury to the operator or other persons The owner must understand these instructions and must let only approved persons who understand these instructions to operate the mower Each person operating the mower must be of sound m...

Page 3: ...k Brake 13 Seat Adjustment Lever 13 Fuel Shut Off Valve 13 Fuses 14 Tracking 14 Cutting Height Pedal 14 Hydro Release Levers 14 Fuel Tank 15 OPERATION 16 Training 16 Operating on Hills 18 Moving Machine By Hand 19 MAINTENANCE 20 Battery 22 Safety System 23 Park Brake 23 V belts 23 Cutting Blades 24 Adjusting the Mower Deck 25 ZT 3100 Powertrain 25 Cleaning 26 Caster Wheels 26 Anti scalp Rollers 26...

Page 4: ...ke sure that the machine is correctly attached DO NOT operate this machine on public roadways Towing If machine is equipped with a tow hitch use much more caution when towing Do not let children or others in or on the towed equipment Make wide turns to avoid jack knifing Travel slowly and leave more distance to stop Do not tow on sloped ground The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of tr...

Page 5: ...er The machine s manufacturing number can be found on the printed plate affixed to the engine compartment Stated on the plate from the top are The machine s type designation I D The manufacturer s type number Model The machine s serial number Serial no Please have the type designation and serial number available when ordering spare parts This manual belongs to the machine with the manufacturing nu...

Page 6: ...lication to tell the reader of a risk of material damage particularly if the reader neglects to obey the instructions in the manual Used also when there is a possibility for misuse or misassembly R N Read Operator Manual Shut off engine before maintenance or repair Keep a safe distance from the machine Use on slopes no greater than 10 No passengers Whole body exposure to thrown objects Severing of...

Page 7: ...y all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting It is recommended that someone knows that you are mowing and can give aid if there is an injury or accident Those who operate maintain and or service this machine must first read and understand this Operator Manual Local laws can regulate the age of the user The owner is responsible for training the users of this equipment The own...

Page 8: ...before storage Personal Safety Equipment Make sure that first aid equipment is near at hand when using the machine Do not use the machine when barefoot Always wear protective shoes or boots Steel toe caps are recommended Always wear approved protective glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving Always wear gloves when handling the blades Do not wear loose clothing that can become caught in...

Page 9: ...e each use and leave space for the fuel to expand because the heat from the engine and the sun can otherwise cause the fuel to expand and overflow General Maintenance Do not use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking correct ventilation The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odorless and poisonous lethal gas Make sure that the equipment is in good condition and that all nuts and bolts espe...

Page 10: ...t the machine Turn off the fuel supply Fasten the machine down with approved devices such as bands chains or straps Do not tow this machine it can cause damage to the drive system Do not tow trailers etc with this mower They can jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower and possible serious injury to the operator Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of sufficient strengt...

Page 11: ...s Using the left and right steering controls the flow is regulated and thereby the direction and speed 2 3 4 5 15 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 6 14 1 Motion control levers 2 Park brake 3 Tracking knob 4 Fuel tank 5 Fuel shut off 6 Hydro release 7 Fuses 8 Choke control 9 Ignition switch 10 Service meter 11 Throttle 12 Blade switch 13 Seat adjustment 14 Deck lift 15 Deck release pedal 11 CONTROLS ...

Page 12: ...ering control is moved backward behind the neutral position If the left steering control is pulled backward the machine turns to the left Use more care when using this maneuver If the steering controls are in uneven positions when standing still or do not fit in the slots for moving the controls out they can be adjusted WARNING The machine can turn very fast if one steering control is moved much f...

Page 13: ... the engine and mower see the Service Journal of this manual Note The service meter operates clocks hours only when the engine is running Be sure to turn the key off when the unit is not in use to prevent meter hours from accumulating Seat Adjustment Lever The seat can be adjusted lengthways The lever under the front edge of the seat is moved to the left as seen by the driver in the seat to adjust...

Page 14: ...h with nut 4 Loosen tracking knob out until flush with nut 5 Test operate unit by driving it at full throttle and the full forward position on both motion control levers Gradually turn in the tracking bolt on the right hand side until the unit noticeably starts drifting right 6 Drive forward at full throttle with both motion control levers in the full forward position Gradually turn in the trackin...

Page 15: ...erience shows that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system must be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ca...

Page 16: ...e Pull the control levers back to the neutral position and stop the mower from moving Pull back slightly on control levers allowing the mower to move to the rear Push the control levers forward to the neutral position to stop the mower from moving To turn to the right While moving in a forward direction pull the right lever back towards the neutral position while maintaining the position of the le...

Page 17: ...derate speed approximately mid throttle for a short time before use USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING no choke Running 1 Release the park brake by moving the lever downward NOTE The mower has an operator presence system If the engine is running and the operator tries to leave the seat without first engaging the park brake the engine will shut off 2 Move the steering controls in out of the neutral posi...

Page 18: ...growth For best cutting performance mow grass over 15 24 cm in height twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to the desired height The mowing result will be best with a high engine speed the blades turn rapidly and low speed the rider moves slowly If the grass is not too long and dense the driving speed can be increased without negatively affecting the mowing result The finest lawns a...

Page 19: ...rse the procedure Load the machine into truck or trailer by driving up ramps in low gear DO NOT LIFT The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand WARNING Use more care when loading the machine into a truck or trailer using ramps There is the possibility of dangerous injury or death if the machine falls off the ramps WARNING Do not make adjustments unless the engine is stopped the ignition key ...

Page 20: ...tenance in the Safety section WARNING Before performing service or adjustment Engage the park brake Place the blade switch in the disengaged position Turn the ignition switch to OFF position and remove the key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped MAINTENANCE DAILY AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR MAINTENANCE INTERVAL IN HOURS BEFORE AFTER 25 50 100 300 CHECK Park brake for adju...

Page 21: ...other vehicles WARNING Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or other objects to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding MAINTENANCE DAILY AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR MAINTENANCE INTERVAL IN HOURS BEFORE AFTER 25 50 100 300 CHEC...

Page 22: ...enerate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteries Battery If the battery is too weak to start the engine it must be recharged Jumper Cable Use 1 Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal on each battery taking care not to short against chassis 2 Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of the fully charged battery 3 Connect the ...

Page 23: ...a safety system that prevents starting or driving under the following conditions The engine can only be started when the mower deck is disengaged the steering controls are in the outer locked neutral position the park brake is engaged IMPORTANT INFORMATION To be able to drive the driver must sit in the seat and release the park brake before the steering controls can be moved into the neutral posit...

Page 24: ... left idler pulleys 4 Place the belt on the engine pulley 5 Use the breaker bar to hold the tension off the belt while removing the implement used as a brace in the plate 6 Install and tighten the clutch stop 7 Install the fan shields 8 Install the deck belt Cutting Blades CAUTION Blades are sharp Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling The sharpening of ...

Page 25: ...qual side to side In the rear blade tips must be 1 8 to 3 8 higher than the front measurement In the front blade tips must be equal from side to side NOTE This will place the mower deck in a standard measurement position Depending on the type of grass being mowed or environmental conditions more adjustments can be necessary to get the desired cut ZT 3100 Powertrain Regular external maintenance of ...

Page 26: ...urn freely Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the warranty To replace remove the nut and caster bolt Pull the wheel out of the yoke and take care with the spacer Install in reverse order Tighten the caster bolt and torque to 45 ft lbs 61 Nm NOTE Tire must turn freely but axle spacers must not If wheels do not turn freely take the unit to the dealer for service Anti scalp Rollers Anti scalp...

Page 27: ...ced Gasoline or other petroleum products must not be used to clean belts Lubrication Schedule IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal lubrication and remove excess lubricant so that is does not come into contact with belts or belt pulley drive surfaces WARNING Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious injury If injured by escaping fluid see a d...

Page 28: ...The engine drain plug is near to the muffler To prevent burns the engine should be shut off and allowed to cool slightly so the engine is still warm but the adjacent surfaces and oil are not 1 Park on a level surface Engage park brake 2 Clean the dirt and debris from the area around the oil fill cap 3 Remove the cap dipstick 4 Find the drain hose at the right rear of the engine Place a sufficientl...

Page 29: ... 180 in lbs 12 Continue to fill the transaxles through the expansion tank until the FULL COLD line is reached this will take approximately 23 additional ounces 13 Reinstall the expansion tank cap by hand Be careful to not overtighten Transmission Purging Purge procedures must be implemented if the hydrostatic system has been opened for maintenance or when more oil has been added to the system Due ...

Page 30: ...system Machine vibrates Blades are loose Blades are incorrectly balanced Engine is loose Engine overheats Clogged air intake or cooling fins Engine overloaded Poor ventilation around engine Defective engine speed regulator Too little or no oil in the engine Contamination in the fuel line Fouled spark plugs Battery not charging Battery terminal cable contacts are defective Charging lead is disconne...

Page 31: ... far away from open flame or sources of ignition Do not use gasoline for cleaning Use a degreaser and warm water To ready the machine for storage 1 Thoroughly clean the machine especially under the mower deck Touch up damage to the paint and spray a thin layer of oil on the underside of the mower deck to avoid corrosion 2 Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten nuts or screws tha...

Page 32: ...32 SCHEMATIC ...

Page 33: ...137 cm Cutting Height 1 1 2 4 1 2 3 8 cm 11 4 cm Number of Blades 3 Blade Length 18 1 4 46 cm Anti scalp roller 4 adjustable Nose roller Yes Sprung Seat Standard Hinged Arm Rests Yes Service Meter Digital Blade Engagement Ogura Clutch Deck Construction 10 gauge fabricated Productivity 3 49 acres h 14 123 m2 h DIMENSIONS Weight 845 lbs 383 kg Base Machine Length 81 210 cm Base Machine Height 46 121...

Page 34: ...ade 10 9 Grade 12 9 Size ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm ft lbs Nm Shank Size Diameter in millimeters fine or coarse thread M4 1 5 2 2 2 3 2 7 3 7 M5 3 4 4 5 6 5 2 7 M6 5 2 7 7 5 10 8 2 11 M7 8 2 11 12 16 15 20 M8 13 5 18 18 8 25 21 8 30 M10 24 33 35 2 48 43 5 59 M12 43 5 59 62 2 84 75 102 M14 70 5 96 100 136 119 161 M16 108 146 147 199 176 239 M18 142 193 202 274 242 328 M20 195 264 275 373 330 447 M22 276 3...

Page 35: ...e is drive to both wheels r Check mower deck pitch and adjustment r Check Safety switch for the park brake r Safety switch for the mower deck r Safety switch in the seat r Safety switch in the steering controls r Park brake functionality and adjustment r Driving forward r Driving backward r Engaging the blades r Idle speed r Engine high idle speed r Inform the customer about Need and advantages of...

Page 36: ...e adjustment r 25 HOUR SERVICE Action Date mtr reading stamp sign Check the fuel pump s air filter r Sharpen Replace mower blades if required r Check the tire pressures r Check battery cables r Lubricate according to lubrication chart r Check clean the engine s cooling air intake r Clean the air cleaner s foam pre filter r 50 HOUR SERVICE Action Date mtr reading stamp sign Do the 25 hour service r...

Page 37: ...e mower deck r Clean the combustion chamber and grind the valve seats r Check the engine valve clearance r Replace the air cleaner s foam pre filter r AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR Action Date mtr reading stamp sign Clean the engine s cooling air intake at 25 hour intervals r Replace the air cleaner s foam pre filter at 50 hour intervals r Replace the air filter s paper cartridge r Change the engine oil...

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