Operating Guide

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LH Bypass Lever Shown (RH opposite)
1. Rotate both bypass levers (A) inward until the lever hits a stop.
2. Release park brake.
3. Push machine to desired location and lock park brake.
4. Rotate both bypass levers (A) outward to the disengaged position.
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Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection
System
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with the machine running.
● Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut o󰀨 the engine and
remove the key before getting o󰀨 the seat to inspect the
machine and attachment.
● Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure that
all machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top
or removing chutes.
Checking for Plugging While Driving
If grass builds up in the front of the mower discharge chute, check for
plugged chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).
If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the
side, check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with
blower assembly.
Removing Debris from Inspection Points:
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use hands or feet to clear
plugged mower deck or blower assembly. Stored energy
can cause blades to rotate.
1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting
o󰀨 to inspect machine.
2. Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet.
3. Remove chute from the mower deck or blower assembly. Check
chute inlet.
4. Check under the mower deck for debris.
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Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
NOTE: Follow this procedure after each use to prevent buildup and
remove corrosive lawn chemicals.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section).
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2. Attach quick-coupler to a garden hose.
3. Attach garden hose with the quick-coupler to wash port (A) on the
mower deck.
4. Turn on water.
5. Start engine.
6. Run at full throttle.
NOTE: Model Z545R: Select MAX on electronic throttle controller.
7. Engage mower blades.
8. Flush water under the mower deck for approximately one minute.
9. Disengage mower blades.
10. Stop engine.
11. Turn o󰀨 water and remove garden hose and quick-coupler from
the wash port.
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Transporting Machine on Trailer
NOTE: Trailer capacity must exceed combined machine weight and
attachment weight. (See Specications section in the operator’s
manual).
Be sure that trailer has all the necessary lights and signs required by
law.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck. Machine
wheels can go o󰀨 the ramp or trailer, causing the machine to
tip over.
• To load, back slowly and in a straight line. Keep wheels
away from drop-o󰀨s and edges.
• Do not use two separate loading ramps. Use a full width
loading ramp at least 30 cm (12 in) wider than machine to
keep caster wheels from going o󰀨 the ramp edge.
• Use a trailer with sides.
1. Park trailer on a level surface.
2. Raise mower deck before driving machine onto trailer.
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