Simplicity Manufacturing 5900608 ZT18441KHC User's Manual
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1. TP 300 7237 IR HZ N 18 7 2005 FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Notes 7 2005 19 TP 300 7237 IR HZ N O SNAPPER PRODUCTS INC McDonough GA 30253 www snapper com 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved2. Figure 15 Parking Brake Adjustment A Brake Spring B Set Collar C Locknut 12 7 2005 FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Figure 16 PTO Clutch Adjustment A Adjustment Window Qty 3 one shown B Adjustment Nut PTO Clutch Adjustment Adjust Edo Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour break in period and then after every 250 hours of opera tion Also perform the following procedure if the clutch is slipping or will not engage or if a new clutch has been installed 1 Remove key from ignition switch and disconnect spark plug wires to prevent the possibility of acciden tal starting while the PTO is being adjusted 2 See Figure 16 Note the position of the 3 adjustment windows A in the side of the brake plate and the nylock adjustment nuts B 3 Insert a 016 018 0 40 0 45mm feeler gauge C through each window positioning the gauge between the rotor face and the armature face as shown in Figure 17 4 Alternately tighten the adjustment nuts B Figure 16 until the rotor face and armature face just contacts the gauge 5 Check the windows for an equal amount of tension when the gauge is inserted and removed and make any necessary adjustments by tightening or loosen ing the adjustment nuts NOTE The actual air gap between the rotor and arma ture may vary even after performing the adjustment pro cedure This is due to dimensional var
3. eere 14 SERVICE PROCEDURES Transmission Oil Filter Change 15 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement 16 Mower Belt Replacement eese 17 Form No 5100277 Revision IR 7 2005 1 TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR SAFETY RULES sonal injury or death to you yourself or bystanders or damage to property or equipment This mowing deck is capable of amputat Read these safety rules and follow them closely Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment severe per ing hands and feet and throwing objects The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed IMPORTANT Safe operation practices for riding mowers I General operation 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting 2 Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instruc tions to operate the unit 3 Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade s 4 Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the unit if anyone enters the area 5 Never carry passengers 6 Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing 7 Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not opera
4. lever throttle and choke cables electric PTO clutch attachment lift etc 3 Stop the engine and check for fluid leaks oil gaso line or transmission oil 4 If any control fails to operate properly during testing or seems to be out of adjustment check and readjust it according to the following Adjustments section 4 Turn the key to OFF to end the demonstration Mower Blade Stopping Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric clutch switch is turned off With the tractor in neutral the electric clutch switch dis engaged and an operator in the seat start the tractor engine Run the engine at full throttle Engage the electric PTO clutch switch and wait several seconds Disengage electric clutch switch and check the time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop If the mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds adjust the PTO clutch according to the instructions in the Electric Clutch Adjustment sec tion Seat Switch Connection Check that the seat switch wire harness D Figure 2 is connected to the seat switch TP 300 7237 IR HZ N Burnish PTO Clutch 1 Select a safe area to operate the mower deck With the drive in neutral the PTO switch disengaged and an operator in the seat start the tractor engine Run the engine at full throttle Engage the PTO switch and run the deck for fifteen seconds Disengage the PTO switch and wa
5. with manufacturer s recommended parts 9 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 10 Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required 11 Allow the unit to cool before storing 7 2005 FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Quick Setup List Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform 4 Uncrating d d Remove crate amp banding Place transmissions in PUSH position amp roll off skid Battery Activation amp Installation L Charge the battery Note proceed with other setup steps while battery is charging Test battery with hydrometer or load tester Install amp secure battery Rider Assembly Install the seat and connect the seat switch Install ground speed control levers Check Fluid Levels DOC CO CL Fill amp check Engine oil level Check transmission fluid level Reduce check tire pressures Front tires 40 psi rear tires 15 psi Mower Assembly Torque mower blade bolts N Lubrication Lubricate all grease amp oil points SAFETY CHECKS LOCO CO Cl L Check for LOOSE HARDWARE Check all OPERATOR CONTROLS Test PARKING BRAKE Perform MOWER BLADE STOPPING CHECK Blade must stop within 5 seconds Perform SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM CHECK 7 2005 Burnish Electric Clutch LL Burnish electric clutch run for 15 seconds repeat 10 times Repeat
6. 5W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil DO NOT use conventional oils 4 Reinstall the reservoir cap move the locking tab between two notches and tighten the locking cap screw The locking tab is installed as a reminder to the customer to not put fuel in this reservoir TP 300 7237 IR HZ N Figure 6 Transmission Oil Fill Level A Fill Level Mark Tire Pressure Front 40 psi 2 76 bar Rear 15 psi 1 03 bar Figure 7 Tire Pressures Reduce amp Check Tire Pressures The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Inflate to the pressures shown Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the Max Inflation stamped on the side wall of the tires The pressures shown provide prop er traction improve cut quality and extend tire life Setup 7 2005 Setup Torque Mower Blades FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR M WARNING For your personal safety blade mounting capscrews must each be installed with a hex washer and spring washer then securely tightened Torque blade mounting capscrew to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 N m 1 Check that blades are installed with the tabs pointing up toward deck as shown in Figure 8 Secure with a capscrew spring washer and spline hex washer be certain the spline hex washer is aligned with the shaft Use a wooden block to prevent blade rotation and torque capscrews to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 N m Setup Lubrication Lubrica
7. Dealer Setup amp Adjustment Instructions FastCut Hydro Drive Zero Turn Riders amp Mowers This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products TABLE OF CONTENTS Mfg No Description SAFETY RULES iii 2 5900608 ZT18441KHC 18HP Zero Turn Rider with 44 Mower SETUP PROCEDURES 5900609 ZT19441KWV 19HP Zero Turn Rider with 44 Mower i n 5900610 ZT20501BV 20HP Zero Turn Rider with 50 Mower Quick Setup H 3 Uncrating eeeeeeeeeeeee cnn 4 Battery Activation amp Installation 4 g Rider Assembly essen enne 5 ATTENTION SETUP PERSONNEL Seat and Safety Switch Assembly 5 The safety warnings provided in this guide and in Install Ground Speed Control Levers 5 the operator s manual included with the unit contain Check Fluid levels nennen 5 important information that must be obeyed when Fill and Check Engine Oil 6 assembling setting up operating servicing trans Check Transmission Oil Level sse 6 porting or storing the unit Reduce and Check Tire Pressure 6 These warnings are highlighted by the safety alert triangle sym Torque Mower Blades 7 bol shown above which signifies that an important safety mes ue Mower Blades cciscceiieniluntsi i iiiditaepunmitud
8. MOWER BLADE STOPPING CHECK Blade must stop within 5 seconds 3 TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR ue Uncrating S NR 4 1 Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent cut bs sen crate away from bottom skid Remove crate Remove Ed shrink wrap plastic O 4 a 2 Cut any banding securing the unit 3 Release parking brake LU IMPORTANT NOTE When cutting crate from bottom skid Figure 1 Transmission Release Valves use caution around tires and mower A Hydraulic Release Valve On Each Pump rollers MUS C7 es 4 Place hydro release valves A Figure 1 in the PUSH position by turning the valve counterclockwise one to two turns 5 Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on the bot tom of the skid to puncture the tires Roll the rider for ward off the skid 6 Engage the hydro pumps by tightening the release valves A to 80 120 in lbs UN Battery Activation amp Installation AWARNING BATTERY SAFETY RULES Battery acid causes severe burns Avoid contact with skin Wear eye protection while handling the battery To avoid an explosion keep flames and sparks mm away from battery especially while charging Figure 2 Battery e When installing battery cables CONNECT THE A Negative Cable POSITIVE CABLE FIRST and negative cable B Positive Cable amp Cover last If not done in this order the positive C Rubber Hold Down Strap termi
9. RTANT NOTE Use caution after changing the fil ter air in the hydraulic system may affect the responsive ness of the control levers Repeat step 5 until the air is out of the system 7 2005 FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Figure 23 Maintenance A Fuel Tank Cap B Transmission Oil Cap C Fuel Filter D Locking Tab E Locking Screw Figure 24 Battery Compartment A Positive Cable amp Terminal B Negative Cable amp Terminal C Transmission Filter D Transmission Fill Level Mark TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS O Park the rider on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the park ing brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key Remove the PTO drive belt see MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT for removal instructions Loosen the nut towards the front of the machine on the spring anchor hook H Figure 25 to release the majority of the belt tension Use caution and remove the nut to completely release the tension Remove the old belt and replace it with the new one Make sure the V side of the belt runs in the grooves of the crankshaft pulley and pump pulleys B amp C Reinstall the anchor hook H into the anchor tab and loosely fasten the nut Adjust the spring until a mea sureme
10. age the parking brake turn the engine off remove the key and wait for all mov ing parts to stop 3 Check the control rod spring A Figure 14 length The compressed spring length should be 2 3 16 5 56cm 4 Disconnect the rod end B and loosen the jam nut Turn the rod end one to two turns to lengthen or shorten the control rod then retighten the jam nut and reconnect the rod end 7 2005 DA Figure 13 Return To Neutral Adjustment A Clevis B Jam Nut C Neutral Return Rod Figure 14 Neutral Adjustment A Control Rod Spring B Rod End 5 Start the unit and check for transmission creep Repeat steps 2 4 if necessary TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR LEM Parking Brake ES Adjustment 1 Disengage the PTO stop the engine block the front wheels remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake For easier access to the brake adjust ment linkage the rear wheels may be removed Check the brake spring A Figure 15 length both wheels With the brake engaged the compressed spring length should be 2 5 cm If not adjust the locknut C to achieve the compressed spring length of 2 5 cm After achieving the correct spring compression check the set collar gap B With the parking brake engaged the set collar gap should be 3 16 5 mm If not loosen the set collar screw and move the collar to the correct position TP 300 7237 IR HZ N
11. children enter the area 3 Before and when backing look behind and down for small chil dren 4 Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe unit operation 5 Never allow children to operate the unit 6 Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV Service 1 Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flam mable and vapors are explosive a Use only an approved container b Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke c Never refuel the unit indoors d Never store the unit or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater d Clean up oil and fuel spills immediately 2 Never run a unit inside a closed area 3 Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition 4 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 5 Keep equipment free of grass leaves or other debris build up 6 Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting 7 Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running 8 Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and dete rioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace when neces sary
12. ck for bent blades and replace if necessary 3 Place the mower cutting height pin in the 4th hole from the bottom see insert Figure 20 Arrange the outside mower blades so that they are pointing from side to side Figure 18 4 Measure the distance between the outside tips of each blade and the ground Figures 18 amp 19 If there is more than 1 8 3mm difference between the mea surements on each side proceed to step 5 If the dif ference is 1 8 3mm or less proceed to step 6 5 Use the rear leveling links B Figure 20 to adjust the side to side leveling of the deck Repeat step 4 if necessary FRONT TO BACK LEVELING 6 Arrange the blades so they face front to back Figure 21 7 Measure the distance from the ground to the front tip of the center blade and from the ground to rear tips of left hand and right hand blades Figures 19 amp 21 The front tip of the center blade should be 1 4 6mm higher than rear tips of left hand and right hand blades If not proceed with steps 8 11 8 Check the length of the hanging rods The rear D Figure 20 should be 15 38 1cm and is not adjust ed To adjust the pitch of the mower deck adjust the front leveling nuts only 9 Loosen the front lock nuts E Figure 20 10 Turn the leveling nuts A Figure 20 counter clockwise to lower the front of mower deck Turn the nuts clockwise to raise the front of the mower Make adjustments in small increments t
13. engine 2 Move the ground speed control levers into the operat ing position pull levers rearward and release 3 Move the ground speed control levers out towards the neutral position If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral lock plate it is necessary to adjust the neutral return rod C Figure 13 TO ADJUST 1 Loosen the jam nut B locked against the clevis A 2 Turn the neutral return rod C to adjust handle posi tion 4 Pull lever rearward and release to check position again Adjust as necessary to align levers with notches It is important to note that after every adjustment of the neutral return rod the lever must be pulled rearward and released to properly check the neutral position 5 Once the lever alignment has been adjusted lock jam nut against the clevis NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor creeps while the ground speed control levers are locked in neutral then it may be necessary to adjust the linkage rods Perform this adjustment on a hard level surface such as a concrete floor IMPORTANT NOTE This adjustment should be per formed with the engine OFF Perform the adjustment then start the engine to check the adjustment If further adjustment is required stop the engine before adjusting the linkage 1 Determine which wheel is creeping The left side hydro pump and control linkage control the left wheel the right linkage controls the right wheel 2 Disengage the PTO eng
14. iations on compo nent parts and is an acceptable condition 6 Check the mower blade stopping time The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com plete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off 7 2005 Figure 17 Adjust PTO Clutch A Window B Adjustment Nut C 016 018 0 40 0 45mm Feeler Gauge 4A WARNING To avoid serious injury perform adjustments only with engine stopped key removed and rider on level ground Blade Brake Check Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO switch is turned off 1 With parking brake engaged PTO disengaged and an operator in the seat start the engine 2 Have an assistant observe the mower drive belt through the opening between the frame and top of mower deck Engage the PTO and wait several sec onds Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop 3 If the mower drive belt does not stop within five sec onds perform the PTO Clutch Adjustment If the belt still does not stop within 5 seconds replace the clutch TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Adjust oe Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface SIDE TO SIDE LEVELING 1 With the mower installed place the rider on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Turn the front wheels so they are straight Mower Deck Leveling 2 Che
15. in their NEUTRAL positions in order to start the engine A WARNING If the unit does not pass a safety test do not operate it Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system 7 2005 FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Adjustment Procedures Adjust ES Seat Adjustments The seat and ground speed control levers should be adjusted so that operator s elbows are supported by the arm rests when his her hands are on the controls and the ground speed control levers can be moved through their full range of motion without contacting the operator s legs Seat Position Adjustment The seat can be adjusted forward and back Move the adjustment lever A Figure 10 towards the left hand side of the machine slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever Figure 10 Seat Adjustment A Adjustment Lever TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR LL Ground Speed Control EZ9 Lever Adjustment Operator Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways The alignment of the control levers the placement of the levers how close the ends are to one another and the height of the levers can be adjusted To Adjust the Handle Alignment Loosen the mount bolts A Figure 11 and pivot the lever s C to align with each other To Adjust the Handle Placement Loosen the jam nuts and adjust the placement bolt B Figure 11 in or out to properly adju
16. ine sage is being provided E bricatiol ieiunus 7 You must read understand and follow these warnings and Perform Safety Checks sse 8 instructions and use safe shop and work practices at all Functional Tests erarus eremanen nrar 8 times while working on or around this unit and all other Mower Blade Stopping Check essesss 8 outdoor power equipment Seat Switch Connection 8 Setup Sections and items denoted by the Setup symbol Burnish PTO Clutch coccion ds 8 provide the information necessary to fully assemble Safety Interlock System sss 9 ue test and prepare the units described above for ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES delivery to your customers Seat Adjustments cire casissasissasenasseetassanssasass 9 Ground Speed Control Lever Adjustment 10 LUTES Additional information concerning functional tests general adjustment procedures and the location of normal lubrication points are included in these cal Operator Adjustment essen Speed Balancing Adjustment instructions Return To Neutral amp Neutral Adjustment 11 Parking Brake Adjustment eese 12 PTO Clutch Adjustment eene 13 PTO Clutch Adjustment seeeeeee 13 Blade Brake Check sss 18 Mower Deck Leveling
17. it for the mower drive belt to stop Repeat step 2 above ten times and then re check the mower blade stopping time Stopping time must be five seconds or less 7 2005 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches These safety systems are present for your safety do not attempt to bypass safety switches and never tam per with safety devices Check their operation regular ly Operational SAFETY Checks TEST 1 ENGINE SHOULD NOT CRANK IF PTO switch is engaged OR Parking brake is not engaged OR Motion control handles are not in their NEUTRAL positions TEST 2 ENGINE SHOULD CRANK IF PTO switch is NOT engaged AND Parking brake is engaged AND Motion control handles are locked in their NEU TRAL positions TEST 3 ENGINE SHOULD SHUT OFF IF Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged OR Operator rises off seat with parking brake disen gaged OR Operator moves motion control handles out of their neutral positions before disengaging parking brake TEST 4 BLADE BRAKE CHECK The mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off or operator rises off seat If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds see your dealer NOTE Once the engine has stopped the PTO switch must be turned off parking brake must be engaged and the ground speed control handles must be locked
18. nal can be shorted to the frame by a tool Charge Battery Install Battery 1 Tip the seat forward to access the battery 1 Install the battery in the battery compartment and 2 To charge the battery follow the instructions provided 2 BED Me rubber rape Figure by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all o warnings included in the safety rules section of this 2 Connect the red positive battery cable B to the posi document Charge the battery until fully charged tive battery post until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1 250 or 3 Connect the black negative battery cable A to the higher and the electrolyte temperature is at least 60 negative battery post using a capscrew washer lock F Do not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps washer and nut TP 300 7237 IR HZ N 4 7 2005 Rider Assembly Seat amp Safety Switch Assembly 1 Mount the seat A Figure 3 to the seat plate B using four 5 16 18 nylock flange nuts C and tighten securely Setup 2 Connect the seat switch wire harness D to the seat switch Install Ground Speed Control Levers 1 Mount the control levers F Figure 4 to the control lever base E using four 5 16 18 x 1 bolts lockwash ers and washers NOTE The ground speed control levers and seat must be adjusted to fit the operator See SEAT ADJUST MENTS and GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENTS in the Adjustments section 7 2005 FastCut Hydro Dri
19. nt of 7 3 4 19 7cm is achieved from the out side of the spring hooks Tighten nut Reinstall the PTO drive belt TP 300 7237 IR HZ N 16 Figure 25 Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement Shown from Below Pump Drive Belt Crankshaft Pulley Pump Pulley Idler Pulley stationary Idler Pulley Idler Arm Spring Spring Anchor Hook rommoou 7 2005 FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Mower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS 1 Park the rider on a smooth level surface such as a concrete floor Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake turn off the engine and remove the ignition key 2 Raise the mower deck to transport position Pull the lever A Figure 27 towards the rear of the machine Figure 26 Mower Belt Routing to release tension on the mower belt Secure the A Arbor Pulleys lever in the guard notch B B Back Side Idler Pulleys C PTO Pulley D Belt Tension Release Lever 3 Remove the old drive belt and install the new one as shown in Figure 26 Note that the back of the drive belt must ride against the back side idler pulleys B Use the belt tension lever A Figure 27 to release tension on the idler pulley for installation Figure 27 Release Belt Tension A Belt Tension Release Lever B Guard Notch 7 2005 17 TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Notes
20. rying to keep ten sion on both leveling nuts 11 Tighten the front lock nuts E 12 Re check the blade measurement then repeat steps 7 11 as necessary TP 300 7237 IR HZ N Figure 19 Measure Blade Tips to Ground A Mower Deck C Level Ground B Blade Tip NAS Figure 20 Mower Leveling Front Leveling Nuts Rear Leveling Rods 4th Cutting Height Hole Rear Hanger Rods Front Lock Nuts moou r Figure 21 Orient Blades Front to Back 14 7 2005 Service Procedures Transmission Oil Filter Change 9 Change Interval Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number 1719168 1 Locate the transmission oil filter C Figure 24 at the rear of the battery compartment under the seat Do not allow dirt water or other debris to enter the expansion chamber or transmission Even a small amount of dirt can damage the transmission 2 Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of trans mission oil Fill the filter half full of oil 3 Clean the area around the filter base and remove the filter Do NOT drain the hydraulic system oil 4 Thread the new filter onto the filter base until the gas ket makes contact then tighten 3 4 of a turn more NOTE The oil will drain from the reservoir tank if the new filter is not quickly reinstalled 5 Run the unit for several minutes and check the trans mission oil level D IMPO
21. st the lever end spacing To Adjust the Handle Height Remove the mounting hardware and reposition the handle either up or down from its original position You will need to readjust the handle alignment as described above Speed Balancing Adjustment If the rider veers to the right or left when the ground speed control levers are in the maximum forward or reverse position the top speed of each of these levers can be balanced by turning the adjustment bolt s A Figure 12 Only adjust the speed of the wheel that is traveling faster TO REDUCE THE SPEED OF THE FASTER WHEEL 1 Loosen the securing nut 2 Turn the top speed adjustment bolt COUNTER CLOCKWISE to reduce the speed 3 Retighten the securing nut when adjustment is com plete A WARNING DO NOT adjust the rider for a faster overall speed forward or reverse than it was designed for TP 300 7237 IR HZ N Figure 11 Control Lever Adjustment A Alignment Hardware B Placement Hardware C Ground Speed Control Lever Figure 12 Top Speed Adjustment A Forward Top Speed Adjustment Bolt B Control Lever Base C Reverse Top Speed Adjustment Bolt 10 7 2005 FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR DW Return To Neutral amp lt Neutral Adjustment RETURN TO NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral return perform the following steps 1 Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and turn off the
22. te the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place 8 Slow down before turning 9 Never leave a running unit unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting 10 Turn off blades when not mowing 11 Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute 12 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 13 Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 14 Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways 15 Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit into a trailer or truck Il Slope operation Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over acci dents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it A WARNING SLOPE OPERATION Never operate on slopes greater than 17 6 percent 10 which is a rise of 3 1 2 feet 106 cm vertically in 20 feet 607 cm horizontally Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope In addition to front and rear weights use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear mounted grass catcher Mow UP and DOWN the slope never across the face use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE DO See your authorized dealer for recommendations of wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Mow
23. te the unit at the following lubrication points shown in Figure 9 Grease Oil control handle pivots discharge chute hinge e front caster wheel axles e front caster yokes mower deck idler arm mower deck arbors Figure 8 Blade Installation A 4x4 Wood Block B Hex Washer C Spring Washer D Blade Capscrew Generally all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys Remember to wipe fittings and sur faces clean both before and after lubrication Use grease fittings when present Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed Not all greases are compatible Use auto motive type lithium grease Lube Idler Arm Pivot Figure 9 Lubrication 7 2005 TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Perform Safety Checks AA WARNING Disengage the PTO stop the engine set the parking brake and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving operator s position for any reason Setup If the unit does not pass the test do not operate it Under no circumstance should you attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety system Functional Tests 1 Check for loose bolts screws nuts etc 2 Start the engine and check all controls for proper operation ground speed control levers parking brake
24. up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the unit Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow ground speed so that you will not have to stop or change speeds while on the slope Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the unit TP 300 7237 IR HZ N Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disen gage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The unit could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Ill Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult 2 Be alert and turn unit off if
25. ve ZTR Figure 3 Seat Installation A Seat B Seat Plate C 5 16 18 Nylock Flange Nut 4 D Seat Switch Wire Harness Figure 4 Install Control Levers 5 16 18 x 1 Bolts 5 16 Lockwashers 5 16 Washers Control Lever Control Lever Base moou r TP 300 7237 IR HZ N FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Figure 5 Check Fluid Levels Fuel Tank Cap Transmission Oil Cap Engine Oil Dip Stick Locking Tab Locking Screw moou r Setup Check Fluid Levels Fill 8 Check Engine Oil 1 Use the dipstick C Figure 5 to check the engine oil level If necessary add engine oil Check engine manufacturer s owner s manual for oil recommenda tions Check Fill Transmission Oil Oil Type Mobil 17M 15W 50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec 5W 50 oil 1 Check the oil level when the unit is cold The inspec tion port is located on the inside of the right tank cover The oil level should be within 1 2 1 3 cm of the horizontal level mark A Figure 6 If the oil is below this level proceed to step 2 2 Before removing the reservoir cap make sure the area around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free of dust dirt or other debris Loosen the locking capscrew E Figure 5 securing the lock ing tab D slide the lock tab back and remove the cap B 3 Add either Mobil 17M 1
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