FINISH MOWER by Owner’s Manual This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered lawnmower models: 54Z, 62Z READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. SAVE THIS MANUAL. Need Help? Parts, Service and Technical Assistance call: 1-919-550-3221 www.beastpowerequipment.
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Z- BEAST 54Z, 62Z Contents Safety Information and Warnings ......................................................................... 1 Preparation Safety Precautions ............................................................................2 Operation Safety Precautions ................................................................................3 Safety Decals ........................................................................................................... 5 Product Specifications ........
Z- BEAST Safety Information and Warnings Safety Information 2. Look for signs of damage or excessive wear. Check the tightness of all nuts, bolts, pins, and screws. Tighten any that may be loose and replace any that are missing. 3. Be sure the safety interlock controls are operating properly so that the engine cannot be started unless the ground speed control lever is in neutral and the blades are disengaged. 4. Check the mower blades for any damage or abnormal wear.
Z- BEAST Preparation Safety Precautions 54Z, 62Z Preparation—Safety Precautions 1. Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by BEAST. 2. Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys, and wire which can be thrown by the machine causing serious injury or death. 3.
Z- BEAST Operation Safety Precautions 54Z, 62Z Equipment Operation—Safety Precautions 12. Do not operate the mower with the grass chute deflector in the raised position. Serious injury could occur. 13. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the operators vicinity, do not operate machine. Instead find shelter, as lightning may cause injury/death. 14. Never raise the mower deck while the blades are running. 15.
Z- BEAST Operation Safety Precautions 54Z, 62Z Slope Operation—Safety Precautions 7. Should it be necessary to lower the roll bar, seat belt should not be used. 8. If tires loose traction, disengage the blades and drive slowly and cautiously off the slope. 9. Use extreme care with attachments as they can change the stability of the mower and cause loss of control. 10. Slow down and drive extra carefully on hillsides. Be sure to drive in the recommended direction on hillsides.
Z- BEAST Safety Decals 54Z, 62Z Safety Decal Identification The labels shown below are located on your mower to warn you of potential hazards and provide you with important safety information. If these decals become difficult to read or are missing from the mower, please contact GXi Parts & Service, LLC at 1-919-550-3221 or www.beastpowerequipment.com for a replacement.
Z- BEAST Product Specifications 54Z, 62Z Models Feature 54Z 62Z Product Type Commercial, 0-turn Commercial, 0-turn Cutting Width 54-inch 62-inch Engine See engine manufacturer’s manual See engine manufacturer’s manual Engine Start Electric Electric Transmission Type Dual hydrostatic Dual hydrostatic Transmission Mfg Peerless Peerless Mower Speeds Infinitely variable Infinitely variable Deck Type Floating, quick change Floating, quick change Cutting Height 1.
Z- BEAST Control Panel and Lawn Mower Components 54Z, 62Z Throughout this manual, instructions are given on the operation of your Z-BEAST mower. We recommend that while going through this manual, you have your mower available for quick and easy access in order to orient yourself with the controls, maintenance and orientation of different parts. Please read through the manual before operating. Control Panel Below, you will find a diagram of the control panel.
Z- BEAST Missing Parts Request Form Please indicate the part that you are missing: Name Hardware bag Other Address Date of purchase Model #: Phone Email Serial #: Comments: IMPORTANT: Please include your receipt. Without a receipt, your order will be delayed. You may also email us at: customerservice@gxioutdoorpower.com Fax: 1-919-550-3277 If emailing, please scan in your proof of purchase.
Z- BEAST Assembly Instructions Step 1: Front Wheel Assembly Note: Some mowers may be shipped with the front wheels pre-assembled. A. Remove packaging materials surrounding the front wheels and remove the bolt threaded into the front wheel. Retain this bolt and washer for future use. B. Unscrew the fastener holding the bolt to the steel shipping rack. Set the nut and bolt aside. It will be re-used in the mower assembly process. C. Remove the mower from the steel shipping rack. D.
Z- BEAST Assembly Instructions Step 2: Rear Wheel Assembly Note: Some mowers may be shipped with the rear wheels pre-assembled. A. Remove packaging materials surrounding the rear wheels and remove the bolt threaded into the rear wheel. Retain this bolt and washer for future use. B. Jack up the mower from the rear center. C. Transfer the weight from the jack to the jack stands, using one jack stand on each rear axle. D. Make sure that the wheels are facing the correct position before securing.
Z- BEAST 54Z, 62Z DANGER Attaching Positive Wire DANGER: Battery electrolyte has sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns and is also deadly poison. Never drink and always avoid contact by wearing gloves and safety glasses when servicing the battery. Step 4: Connecting Battery 1. Unwrap the protective tape off the positive wire and attach it to the mower’s positive battery terminal on the left side of the mower. When attached to the terminal screw in the wire to keep it in place.
Z- BEAST 54Z, 62Z Step 6: Brake Operation Step 7: Wire Harness Assembly and Connections The pre-wired handle bar assembly has a total of four (4) connections. Route the wire harness as shown in the top right photo and make the following connections indentified by number in the other photos: 1. Route the smaller, white, 2-pin connector through a hole in the chassis and connect it to the blade activation safety switch 2-pin connector. 2.
Z- BEAST Operating Instructions Starting the Engine DANGER Before attempting to use your mower, make sure you are familiar with all of the components and have read the manual. DANGER: Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Z- BEAST Operating Instructions Operating the Mower 7. To drive the mower backwards, pull both handle bars backwards toward the chest. 1. Make sure the brake has been moved to the OFF Position. 8. To turn backwards to the right or left, repeat the steps in 4 or 5 above except in the opposite direction. 2. Pull both control handles to the center. 3. To drive the mower forward, push both handle bars forward away from the chest.
Z- BEAST Operating Instructions 54Z, 62Z Mowing Changing the Height of Cut Your mower is equipped with an easily adjustable floating deck, which can be adjusted for cut heights of 1½ inches to 5 inches in ½-inch increments. The deck height adjuster is located on the right side of the mower. WARNING WARNING! Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the mower. Look for items such as stones, sticks , wire, and other foreign objects.
Z- BEAST Operating Instructions Disengaging Hydrostatic Drive Units 54Z, 62Z Return to Neutral Before physically moving the mower when the engine is NOT running, the hydrostatic drive units need to be disengaged into free-wheel mode. DANGER DANGER! Make certain the engine comes to a complete stop before putting you hands in the access panel. To disengage these hydro units: 1. Unscrew both of the bolts that keep in the hydro system.
Z- BEAST General Maintenance The Importance of Maintenance 54Z, 62Z CAUTION Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your mower continues to deliver safe and high-quality performance. 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 To help you properly care for your mower, the following set, and the blades disengaged.
Z- BEAST 54Z, 62Z Maintenance Schedule Time Interval Item Procedure Belts Inspect (adjust if needed) Blades Inspect and/or Sharpen Engine Air Filter Inspect (see Engine Owner’s Manual) Engine Cooling Areas Clean (see Engine Owner’s Manual) Break-in (first 5 hrs) Every 8 hrs Every 40 hrs Every 100 hrs Every 200 hrs (daily) (weekly) (Bi-weekly) (monthly) X X X Check (see Engine Owner’s Manual) Engine Oil Change (see Engine Owner’s Manual) Engine Oil Filter Change (see Engine Owner’s Manual)
Z- BEAST Service Adjustments 54Z, 62Z DANGER DANGER: Before making any adjustments or servicing your mower, make sure the mower is on level ground, the blades are disengaged, the brake set, the key is removed, the engine is off and the spark plug wires are disconnected from the spark plugs to prevent inadvertent starting. If maintenance or adjustments are being performed after operation of the mower, allow the unit to cool since heat build up could cause severe burns. 3. Loosen locking nut. 4.
Z- BEAST Service Adjustments Spindle Brake Inspection and Replacement IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to ensure the blades stop turning within seven (7) seconds of releasing the blade control lever. If you are making any belt adjustments whatsoever, for your safety and the safety of others around you, you must ensure the belts are re-adjusted to achieve this design specification. Blade and pulley brake inspections should be performed every 50 blade on and off cycles.
Z- BEAST Service Adjustments 54Z, 62Z Engine-to-Hydrostatic Drives Belt Adjustment 1. The engine-to-hydrostatic drives belt is located underneath the rear deck. The belt should move approximately 1/8 to 3/16-inch with three (3) to five (5) pounds of pressure applied to the belt midway between the hydrostatic drive pulleys when initially installed. After approximately 1 hour of running time, verify that the belt tension is still correct and tighten if necessary Important: Do not over-tighten the belt. 2.
Z- BEAST Service Adjustments 54Z, 62Z Safety System Adjustments Method 2: Adjust location using adjustment nuts on switch body WARNING 1. Loosen locking nut (C) on the sensor shaft. WARNING: Do not bypass, modify, alter, or disconnect the safety system. Make sure that the safety interlock system is fully operational each time before mowing. Failure to do so could present danger to you and others around you. 2. Adjust switch location by turning the nuts. 3.
Z- BEAST Lubrication Points 54Z, 62Z To ensure proper lubrication of moving parts, GXi recommends that you lubricate the following components with a highquality, EP2 high-temperature-based grease or equivalent. Should the conditions of operation be more severe than normal, the lubrication interval may need to be shortened. GTR/OPE grease is the recommended lubricant. Lubrication Point Locations 54-inch & 62-inch mowers have mowers have 10 lubrication points. Lubricate after every 50 hours of usage 1.
Z- BEAST Storage Instructions Short Term Storage Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame, high heat, and possible ignitions from sparks. Always clean off all flammable material as well as grime and dirt before storage. Never use a pressure washer and avoid drenching the control panel, motor, engine, and hydro pumps with water. 54Z, 62Z Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy. Store mower only on the ground.
Z- BEAST Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Engine will not start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Key in the OFF position Insufficient fuel in the tank Air bubble in the fuel line Fuel valve in OFF position Choke not ON Choke linkage out of adjustment Low engine oil Blade control in ON position Loose spark plug wire Fouled spark plug Plugged or dirty air filter Bad gasoline Plugged or dirty fuel filter Safety switches out of alignment or loose 15.
Z- BEAST Troubleshooting 54Z, 62Z Problem Possible Causes Solution Mower will not move forward or reverse 1. Brake ON 2. Bypass levers pulled out 1. Release brake on control panel 2. Ensure bypass pins are retracted Cannot move mower when the engine is off 1. Bypass not engaged 1. Pull left and right bypass pins and set them in slots in the chassis (p. 12) Engine is overheating 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Z- BEAST 54Z, 62Z Length of Warranty: *(from the date of original retail purchase) Products Covered by this Warranty Residential Commercial Rental Engine Transmission Mower frame Belts, Tires, Battery Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Lifetime (original owner only) 90 days Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Lifetime (original owner only) 90 days Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty 90 days Attachments 1 yr limited 1 yr limited 90 days 30 day limited *LENGT