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48ZB
Z
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BEAST
Z
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BEAST
Finish Mower
Rev: March 2011
General Maintenance
The Importance of Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your
mower continues to deliver safe and high-quality
performance.
To help you properly care for your mower, the following
pages include a recommended maintenance schedule,
routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
Maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and
must be performed regularly. More difficult service
tasks or tasks that require special tools are best
handled by a recommended service technician or other
qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule described on page 14
applies to mowers used under normal operating
conditions. If you operate your mower under severe
conditions, such as sustained prolonged use or high-
temperature operations, or use it in unusually wet,
dusty or rocky conditions, consult your servicing dealer
for recommendations applicable to your individual
needs and use.
Be sure to use genuine Z- BEAST mower replacement
parts when servicing your mower to assure the best
quality, safety and performance.
Need Help? Parts, Service and Technical Assistance
Call: 1-919-550-3221 www.beastpowerequipment.com
CAUTION
CAUTION! Before making any adjustments and/or servicing to
your Z-BEAST mower, make sure the mower is on a level
surface, with the ignition switch off, the key removed, the brake
set, and the blades disengaged. Also, disconnect the spark plug
wires from the spark plugs and ground them against the engine
to prevent inadvertent starting.
If you are performing adjustments or maintenance after
operating the mower, allow the unit to cool and always wear
protective clothing.
Tire Pressure
Incorrect tire pressure may cause the mower to pull to one side
and/or result in uneven cut. Use caution when filling the tires.
NEVER exceed the recommended maximum tire pressure as
stated on the tires.
Air Filter
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for the recommended
maintenance.
Engine Oil
CHECK ENGINE OIL BEFORE EACH USE. Refer to the Engine
Owner’s Manual for the type of oil to use, oil change intervals,
and the proper procedures to check and change oil.
Fuel
DANGER: Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. Do not add fuel while the engine is
running or is hot. Keep open flames, sparks, and
heat away from the fuel and store fuel in containers
specifically designed for that purpose. Add fuel
outdoors only and if the fuel is spilled, do not start
the engine. Manually push the mower away from the
spill and wipe up immediately.
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for the type of fuel
to use.
A fuel shut off valve is located on the bottom of the fuel
tank. It is recommended that the fuel be shut off when
transporting between job sites and when storing the
mower for extended periods of time.
DANGER
CAUTION: Always wear work gloves when performing
blade maintenance and beware of the cutting edges.
Be sure the engine is off, the key removed, and the
spark plug wires are disconnected from the spark
plugs to prevent inadvertent starting.
CAUTION
Blades
Inspect blades on a daily basis for nicks, bends, and excessive
wear. If the blades are worn, cracked, bent, or damaged,
replace them before using the mower. Choose genuine Z-
BEAST mower replacement blades to ensure quality and
performance. (See page 16 for blade removal instructions.)
When sharpening the blades, sharpen only the cutting edges
and try to maintain the original angle of the blade. Do not make
the cutting edge razor sharp. Remove the same amount from
each side of the blade so that balance in maintained.
