swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. ZT13536 ZT17542B ZT20050 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev.02.01.2002 “Z” SERIES ZERO TURN HYDROSTATIC DRIVE Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O.
LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY………………....….2 INTRODUCTION………………..3 SAFETY…………………………4-7 OPERATION……………………8-10 MAINTENANCE…………………….11-12 SERVICE / ADJUSTMENT……….…13-16 PARTS BREAKDOWN……………...17-21 TROUBLESHOOTING………………..22 Thank you for choosing Swisher’s ZTR Mower. Before operating your mower, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual . As with all power equipment, lawnmowers can be potentially dangerous if improperly used.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS • Turn off the blades when not mowing. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades and stop the engine. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Do not operate the mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the mower vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage. Repair mower as necessary. • Dress properly. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS WARNING: Hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns and penetrate skin causing severe injury or death. • Do not step on mower deck when operating, dismounting or mounting the mower. • Never push or pull unit with another vehicle. Transmission damage will occur. • When transporting be sure to secure mower frame to transport vehicle. NEVER tie down to moving parts or linkages which may become damaged or come loose. • NEVER transport mower while engine is running.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS Danger/Warning Decal – OD99155 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal – OD99154 Parking Brake Decal – OD99152 Flying Debris Decal – OD53 Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 7
OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER The operation of any cutter can encounter foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-vision safety goggles for over spectacles before staring any cutting machine and while operating such a machine. The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear protection is recommended.
OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) CONTROLS STARTING MOWER _ • OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM: This mower is equipped with an operator’s presence system. Any attempt to leave the seated position while the engine running, without first disengaging the PTO switch and placing the steering levers in the neutral position will cause the engine to shut off. _ _ • WARNING: Do not operate the machine unless the Operator’s Presence System if functioning as described.
OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) MOWING • WARNING: Do not operate mower at too fast of a rate. Sudden movements forward and backward at fast speeds can cause accidents resulting in personal injury • Start out slowly moving steering levers SLOWLY forward and backward until you learn to operate the unit. NOTE: This mower has been designed to be very maneuverable. Practice is extremely necessary in open, flat areas to become comfortable and efficient with the controls.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE -Loose fasteners: Be sure all fasteners are at proper torque. Especially guards and blades. -Parking brake: If brake does not keep unit from rolling, brake must be adjusted or repaired. -Tires: Always check and maintain proper tire pressure (See tire sidewall for recommendation). Check for damage due to sharp rocks, objects or stumps.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT EVERY 25 HOURS -Lubrication: Grease all pivot points with a high temp grease -Battery, check and clean: Keep battery terminals clean and tight. Periodic charging will extend its life. Clean terminals with a wire brush and coat with a petroleum jelly. -Change engine oil and filter: Use only quality detergent oil. See engine manual for instructions. Select viscosity grade according to your expected environmental temperature. -Blades: Best results will come from sharp blades.
SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments do as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off PTO switch. Position unit on smooth flat surface. Place steering levers in outward, neutral-locked position. Turn ignition key “OFF” and set parking brake. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect spark plug wire. TRACKING Adjustments to the unit may need to be made if the unit does not track in a straight line.
SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK REMOVING THE MOWER DECK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn off engine and engage parking brake. Rotate cutting height lever counterclockwise to lowest cutting position. Remove bolt from pickup point located at the front of the deck. Remove cotter pins on rear hanger points and slide out stabilizer bars.Disconnect tension spring bolt from tension bracket. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. Slide mower deck from under unit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS LEVELING THE MOWER DECK 1. Position unit on a smooth level surface. 2. For side to side leveling, measure the distance from the floor to the bottom edge at the rear of the deck. The measurement should be equal within 1/16 inch side to side. Adjustment can be made by loosening locking nut on rear eyebolt hangers and adjusting up or down as needed. 3. For front to rear pitch adjustment, loosen locking nut on front eyebolt and adjusting up or down as needed.
SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS BELTS Clutch drive belt replacement Mower deck belt replacement 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. Install new belt onto electric clutch and mower pulley and check for proper routing and clearance. Reconnect idler tension bolt to tension bracket. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove clutch drive belt. See previous procedure. Remove belt covers. Disconnect idler tension spring. Remove deck belt.
ENGINE DETAIL SEAT DETAIL STEERING DETAIL FRAME DETAIL 129 TRANSMISSION IDLER DETAIL 4 1 2 5 6 3 DECK LIFT DETAIL 7 MOWING DECK DETAIL OVERALL ASSEMBLY ITEM # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 128 129 NOT SHOWN DESCRIPTION STEERING COVER NEUTRAL SWITCH BRACKET NEUTRAL SWITCH ZTR CASTER SERVICE ASSEM. HYDRO RELEASE TRANSMISSION MOUNT TRANSMISSION LEFT TRANSMISSION RIGHT TIRE/WHEEL - 18 X 9.
8 ENGINE SET-UP BLADE DRIVER 9 10 11 12 40 13 14 15 16 TRANSMISSION IDLER (3715) 18 33 17 19 35 34 31 36 47 44 32 48 30 20 21 22 24 37 27 23 29 39 25 26 PART # NB175 AS155 AS155 NB184 B104 NB184 6114CS B4104 9021 9058 9018 NB250 NB180 9021 NB216 9008 4221 NB166 NB607 NB238 45 38 28 ITEM # DESCRIPTION 8 3/4 NUT 9 BELLEVILLE WASHER 10 BELLEVILLE WASHER 11 WASHER 12 BLADE PULLEY 13 WASHER 14 PULLEY SPACER 15 BLADE PULLEY 4 1/2" 16 WASHER 17 BLADE DRIVER ASMBLY CENTER BLADE DRIVER ASM
SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY STEERING (LEFT) 58 50 51 49 52 59 68 61 62 60 53 57 56 55 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 54 ITEM # 49 50 51 CONTROL CARD 64 65 66 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 67 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 DESCRIPTION HANDLE GRIP DIRECTIONAL HANDLE CONTROL CARD LEFT CONTROL CARD RIGHT UNIVERSAL PIVOT PLATE CONNECTOR (FEMALE) DIREC.
FRAME 74 73 72 75 71 76 77 70 69 78 79 68 83 85 84 DECK LIFT 87 86 93 88 89 92 90 91 82 81 80 ITEM # 68 69 70 71 DESCRIPTION HEIGHT INDICATOR KICK PLATE ACCESS PLATE HINGE ACCESS PLATE PART # 3728 3729 3675TK 3631TK 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 SEAT BASE UPPER MOTOR BASE REAR COVER TRANS.
MOWING DECK 97 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 98 99 94 95 BLADE BELT IDLER (3714) 103 104 96 BLADE DRIVER 105 106 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 107 114 108 113 112 111 110 109 116 117 LOWER BELT IDLER (3713) 118 119 120 115 121 122 127 123 126 125 ITEM # 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 124 DESCRIPTION GRASS CHUTE TORSION SPRING CHUTE MOUNT BELT/PULLEY COVER 3/8 EYE BOLY BELT/PULLEY COVER MOWER DECK PART # 3732 9100 6030TK 3656TK NB204 3658TK 3733 ITEM # 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE ENGINE HARD TO START 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CORRECTION WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY AIR FILTER DIRTY BAD SPARK PLUG FUEL FILTER DIRTY STALE OR CONTAMINATED FUEL CARBURATOR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ENGINE WILL NOT START OR LOSS OF POWER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. UNIT DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT 1. 2.
“Z” SERIES swisherinc.com ZERO TURN HYDROSTATIC DRIVE Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found under the seat. The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing. All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower.