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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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ZT60i & ZT72i (S/N 748109-) Accu-Z
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-398M
Table of Contents
ZT60i Folding ROPS
Refer to Figure 1-8:
ROPS locking knobs (#1) are included in an attached
parts bag.
1.
Remove hitch pins (#2).
2.
Rotate upper ROPS frame up to position shown.
3.
Reinsert hitch pins (#2) and secure with attached
hairpins.
4.
Install locking knobs (#1) and hand tighten.
Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-9:
!
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable connections can damage the mower’s
electrical system and cause battery cables to spark. Sparks
around a battery can result in a battery gas explosion and
personal injury.
• Always disconnect negative (black) battery cable before
disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) post before reconnecting negative (black) cable
to the negative (-) post.
!
WARNING
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts
when removing or installing the battery. Do not allow metal
tools to short between the battery terminals and metal mower
parts. Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools
touching metal mower components can cause sparks. Sparks
can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in personal
injury.
Connect the black negative battery cable to the battery’s
negative post with 1/4"-20 x 3/4" GR5 hex head serrated
screw, flat washer, lock washer and nut before starting
the mower. Tighten hex nut to 8 ft. lbs. of torque.
Engine Preparations
1.
Check engine oil level at the dipstick. Add oil if oil is
below the full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Refer to engine manual for oil recommendation. Also
see "Engine Oil & Oil Filter" instructions on page 44.
2.
Add gasoline with a fuel stabilizer to perform initial
starting operations. See "Fuel System" instructions
on page 43 before adding fuel.
IMPORTANT: The negative battery cable is
disconnected before leaving the factory and is to be
disconnected after initial dealer set-up to prevent
battery discharge while setting on the dealer lot.
NOTE: Mower
s are shipped from the factory with
the fuel tank
s empty.
Folding ROPS Bar Assembly
Figure 1-8
Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-9
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Negative Post
Black Negative
Battery Cable
Positive Post
Located Under
Red Cover
Red Positive
Battery Cable
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