Use and Care Manual

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8. Fasten rear of machine at slots on each side of frame (B - right, C -
left) to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must
be directed rearward, down and outward from machine.
Transporting Material Collection System (If
Equipped)
If the material collection system is left on the machine during transport,
follow these guidelines when trailering the unit:
• Empty the cloth bags and remove them from the hopper. Full bags
add extra weight which can overstress the hopper frame on rough
roads. At road travel speeds, wind can cause premature wear of the
cloth bags.
• Make sure the hopper cover is latched securely to the hopper frame.
• If the unit is transported over long distances or at high speeds,
remove the rear bagger or power ow chute before transport.
Mowing Tips
• Mow grass with throttle lever in the full fast / mow position.
• Mow grass when it is dry.
• Keep mower deck and discharge chute clean.
• Mow with sharp blades.
• Properly level mower deck for a smooth cut.
• Mow grass frequently.
• Use a travel speed that ts the conditions:
- Mow tall or wet grass twice. Cut grass at half desired height – then
cut at desired height.
- Travel slow when mowing tall or thick grass.
- Avoid damaging grass by slipping or skidding machine drive
wheels. Practice smooth control lever movements.
- When performing sharp turns, do not allow inside machine drive
wheel to stop and twist on grass.
Blade Choices
Several types of blades are available for ZTrak Z500 series mowers:
• Side discharge blades. These blades are designed for optimal
performance when side discharging and are installed on Z500 series
mowers when shipped from the factory.
• Mulching blades. These blades are designed for optimal
performance when used with a mulch cover or mulch plug installed.
Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may
require more frequent service intervals:
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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! High-pressure washing can cause
damage to machine components. It is recommended that
your vehicle be washed by hand or with a garden hose
using mild soap.
Avoid spraying water with any great force near or into the
following places:
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• MMoowweerr iiddlleerr bbeeaarriinnggss
• TTrraannssmmiissssiioonn ccoooolliinngg ffaannss
Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on
your machine.
Park the vehicle safely. (See Park Safely in the SAFETY Section.)
Service Intervals
Break-In after 8 Hours
• Change engine oil.
• Change engine oil lter.
• Check mower deck level.
Every 50 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
• Change engine oil.
• Change engine oil lter.
• Clean air intake screens.
• Lubricate mower deck spindles.
• Lubricate mower deck idler arm (HC decks and 62C)
• Check mower deck level.
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
• Replace spark plugs.
• Replace air lter element(s).
• Replace fuel lter.
• Check mower belt.
• Sharpen / replace mower blades.
• Clean underside of deck.
• Check tire pressure.
• Clean engine cooling ns.
Service Intervals
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