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Section 2: Operating Procedures
ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M
9/09/11
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon awareness, concern, prudence and proper training
involved in operation, transport, maintenance and
storage of the riding mower. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the mower without first
having read, fully understood and become totally familiar
with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has
paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information, page 1
•
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 10
•
Section 2: Operating Procedures, page 11
•
Section 3: Adjustments, page 21
•
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 28
The following Operating Checklist should be performed
before operating your mower:
Controls
Refer to Figure 2-1 on page 11 and Figure 2-2 below for
general location of controls described in this section.
!
WARNING
Do not operate mower while smoking!
Ignition Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A three position ignition switch: off, run, and start is
provided. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START
position; release key when engine starts and switch will
automatically return to RUN position. Turn key
counterclockwise to OFF position to stop engine.
Operating Checklist
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Check
Reference
Carefully read and follow all Safety Rules.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Mower Features”.
Make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 3: Adjustments”.
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to “Section 2: Operating Procedures”.
Check mower safety start interlock system daily
prior to operation.
Perform all Maintenance and Lubrications.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks on the unit.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
Check blade for nicks and sharpness.
Refer to “Mower Blade Maintenance”.
Check mower initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
Throttle
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked from engine to throttle for controlling
engine speed. Move throttle lever toward fast position to
increase engine rpm and toward slow position to
decrease rpm. Always travel and cut grass with throttle
set at full engine rpm speed. Decrease travel speed by
pulling back on the control levers. Reduce engine rpm
only when mower is not traveling and just before
engaging the cutting blades.
Control Panel
Figure 2-2
Choke
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked from the choke control knob to the
engine for choking the engine during starting. Pull up on
knob to turn choke (ON). Push down on knob once
engine is running to shut choke (OFF).
Blade Engagement Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
The blade engagement switch engages the deck blades.
Pull switch up (ON) to engage blades and push switch
down (OFF) to disengage blades.
IMPORTANT: Always operate throttle at full engine
rpm while traveling and cutting grass. Operating
engine at a slow rpm may overheat engine and
transaxles.
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Ignition Switch
Hour Meter
Throttle
Blade Engagement Switch
Choke
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate mower with choke
on. (engine starting position).
IMPORTANT: With mower stopped and engine at
half throttle, engage cutting blades. Increase throttle
to full engine speed and then operate control levers
to move mower. Clutch, belts and/or deck may be
damaged if blades are engaged at full engine speed.