Use and Care Manual
Engine:
Engine storage procedure should be used when vehicle is not to be
used for longer than 60 days.
1. Change engine oil and lter while engine is warm.
2. Service air lter if necessary.
3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen.
4. On gas engines:
• Remove spark plugs. Put 30 mL (1 oz.) of clean engine oil in
cylinders.
• Install spark plugs, but do not connect spark plug wires.
• Crank the engine 5 or 6 times to allow oil to be distributed.
5. Clean the engine and engine compartment.
6. Remove battery.
7. Clean the battery and battery posts. Check the electrolyte level, if
your battery is not maintenance free.
8. Close fuel shutoff valve, if your machine is equipped.
9. Store the battery in a cool, dry place where it will not freeze.
NOTE: The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days.
10. Charge the battery.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Prolonged exposure to sunlight
could damage surfaces. Store machine inside or use a
cover if stored outside.
11. Store the vehicle in a dry, protected place. If vehicle is stored
outside, put a waterproof cover over it.
Removing Machine From Storage
1. Check tire pressure.
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Check battery electrolyte level, if your battery is not maintenance
free. Charge battery if necessary.
4. Install battery.
5. On gas engines: Check spark plug gap. Install and tighten plugs to
specied torque.
6. Lubricate all grease points.
7. Open fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.
8. Run the engine 5 minutes without the mower or any attachments
running to allow oil to be distributed throughout engine.
9. Be sure all shields and guards or deectors are in place.
Specications
Engine
Z525E
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton
Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ELS
Power Rating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.briggsandstratton.com/
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.25 mm (3.12 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.40 mm (2.890 in.)
Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724 cm3 (44.18 cu in.)
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-Twin
Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Four
Valve Clearance (Cold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.004 - 0.006 in.)
Spark Plug Gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)
Z535M, Z535R
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton
Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Cyclonic
Power Rating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.briggsandstratton.com/
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.25 mm (3.12 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.40 mm (2.890 in.)
Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724 cm3 (44.18 cu in.)
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-Twin
Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Four
Valve Clearance (Cold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.004 - 0.006 in.)
Spark Plug Gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)
Z540M, Z540R
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kawasaki
Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS730V
Power Rating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.kawasaki-criticalpower.com /
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 mm (3.070 in.)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 mm (2.992 in.)
Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 726 cm3 (44.3 cu in.)
Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-Twin
Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Four
Valve Clearance (Cold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.075 - 0.125 mm (0.002 - 0.005 in.)
Spark Plug Gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75 mm (0.029 in.)
Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)
Drivetrain
Transaxle Motors (Z525E, Z535M, Z540M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuff Torq TZT7 D
Transaxle Motors (Z535R, Z540R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuff Torq TZT7 M
Number of Speeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic, Variable Speed
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
Z525E, Z535M, Z540M (22 in. Tires)
Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-13.7 km/h (0-8.5 mph)
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6.4 km/h (0-4.0 mph)
Z535R, Z540R (23 in. Tires)
Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-14.5 km/h (0-9.0 mph)
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7.25 km/h (0-4.5 mph)
Electrical System
Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt
Cold Cranking Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Amps
Specications
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