swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. ZT1436B ZT18542 ZT2250 “Z” SERIES IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev. 06-039 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.
Thank you for choosing Swisher’s Zero Turn Rider 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.
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 starting 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. CAUTION! Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
• • • • • • • • • • • • 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.
Danger/Warning Decal – OD99155 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal – OD99154 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal 50” Mower Only – OD99157 Swisher Flag U.S.A.– OD39 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal– OD74 Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 Operator Must Be Seated Decal– OD73 Parking Brake Decal – OD99152 Flying Debris Decal – OD43 No Step Decal – OD11 DECALS NOT SHOWN Swisher Z 18.5/42" Decal-Left- OD124 Z 14.5/36" Decal- OD112 Z 22.0/50" Decal- OD123 36" Deck White Decal- OD99159 Swisher Z 14.5/36" Decal- OD108 Z 18.
UNCRATING/ASSEMBLY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. Remove loose parts and packing material. Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate. Disengage spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection. Assemble the seat and clip wiring harness into the bottom of seat. NOTICE: Mower will not start unless the seat is connected to the wiring harness. Raise mower deck to its highest position by turning the handle clockwise.
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 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 in open, flat areas is extremely necessary to become comfortable and efficient with the controls. BEGIN TO MOW: Before starting the engine, set the desired deck height.
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.
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.
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. INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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 adjust up or down as needed.
BELTS 50” Clutch drive belt replacement Part #: 3816 42” 1. Remove belt covers. 2. Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket. 3. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. 4. Install new belt onto electric clutch and mower pulley and check for proper routing and clearance. 5. Reconnect idler tension bolt to tension bracket. Hydrostats belt replacement Part #: 3752 36” Part #: 3820 66LR- Transmission Belt Hydraulic Release Push-IN and lock to the left. 14 1. Remove clutch drive belt.
WIRING DIAGRAMS 36” and 42” Mowers 50” Mower 15
ENGINE SETUP Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Part # 14 HP B&S Engine (36" Mower) N/A 18.5 HP B&S Engine (42" Mower) N/A 22 HP B&S Engine (50" Mower) N/A 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 Spacer Engine Pulley BB105SL Motor Pulley 3" 3753 1/4 X 1/2 Key Stock 4258 Engine Pulley Spacer Short .687 689S Electric Clutch Drop Pulley 688ECDP Electric Clutch (50" Mower Only) 3813 Washer Belleville Engine Pulley 699 7/16-20 X 3.
Item # 1 2 3* 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16* 17 18 19 20 21* 22* 23 24 Description Wire Link For Idler Arm Clutch Rod Spring 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 5/16-18 X 1 HCC GR5 ZP Transmission Idler Arm 1/2-13 X 3 HCC GR5 Bolt ZP 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 HCC GR5 ZP 3/8 SAE Washer Idler Pulley 3/8-16 2-Way Lock Nut 1/2-13 Jam Nut 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut Hydro Release Wheel Spacer Wheel Hub Lug Nut 1/2-20 Rear Tire For 36" Rear Tire For 42" Rear Tire For 50" Transaxle Left Transaxle Right Belt Snubber (50" Only) 5/16-18 X 3/4 Ser
STEERING (RIGHT SIDE SHOWN) 24 21 1 26 4 11 5 20 18 10 22 17 19 29 23 14 16 30 27 25 11 3 10 28 12 33 15 6 16 12 31 13 4 32 8 7 5 9 2 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Directional Handle Grip Right Handle-Weldment Left Handle-Weldment 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 1/2 NR Mach Bushing 14 GA 1/2 ID X 7/8 OD X 1/8 Nylon Washer Right Handle Mount Weldment Left Handle Mount Weldment Pivot Plate Right Weldment Pivot Plate Left Weldment
SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Description Seat 15" Back No Arm Rest (36" Mower Only) Seat 15" Back With Arm Rest (42" Mower Only) Seat 18" Back With Arm Rest (50" Mower Only) Seat Plate 5/16-18 Shoulder Bolt Seat Bracket 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut Tinnerman Clip 5/16-18 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt 5/16 ID X 1 1/4 OD 11GA Black Nylon Washer 5/16-18 Jam Nut T Knob 5/16-18 Control Cover Control Cover (36" Mower Only) Brake Linkage Rod E-Brake Link Rod (36" Mower Only) Seat Mount ( 4
PARKING BRAKE 8 6 1 6 2 5 4 7 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8 9 12 3 11 10 12 13 15 16 14 42” & 50” Mowers Description Brake Mount Plate 1/8 X 1 Cotter Pin Brake Linkage Rod 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut 5/16-18 ZP 2 Way Lock Nut 5/16 USS Flat Washer ZP 5/16-18 X 1 Eye Bolt 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut Spring (2 speed) Parking Brake Weldment T Knob 5/16-18 5/16-18 Jam Nut 5/16 11GA Black Nylon Washer 1/4-28 X 3/4 GR5 ZP 1/4 Split Lock Washer 5/16 X 1 1/4 OD Fender Washer E-Bra
FRAME for 36” Mower 4 5 6 3 21 9 27 5 28 1 29 2 26 3 7 44 10 11 25 3 23 2 3 30 12 8 43 9 SEE DETAIL PAGE 20 20 33 18 31 16 3 22 12 3 18 22 15 32 24 39 35 17 19 40 38 35 35 37 34 36 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Item # 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 43 44 Description Part # Beverage Retainer 3643TK 5/16-18 X 1/2 Serr.
FRAME for 42” Mower 2 7 1 6 4 3 31 33 9 5 5 30 8 29 28 10 12 11 27 14 8 18 12 8 25 16 15 32 13 26 18 25 22 17 19 24 20 21 20 23 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SEE DETAIL PAGE 19 & 20 22 Description Beverage Retainer Fender-Right Fender-Left Fender Mount Battery Box 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt Transmission Mount Upper Motor Base 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut Rear Cover Transmission Fan Cover-Left Transmission Fan Cover-Right Bumper Weldment 5/16-18 X 2 1/4 Flang Serr.
FRAME for 50” Mower 2 7 35 33 34 8 32 3 1 9 6 4 5 5 8 30 28 10 29 31 11 27 14 8 18 25 15 16 12 13 26 25 22 13 17 18 SEE DETAIL PAGE 19 & 20 19 24 20 21 20 23 22 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Beverage Retainer Fender-Right Fender-Left Fender Mount Battery Box 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt Transmission Mount Upper Motor Base 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut Rear Cover Transmission Fan Cover-Right Transmission Fan Cover-Left Bumper Weldment 5/16-18 X 1 1/2
1 DECK LIFT Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 16 3 4 5 15 14 13 6 7 12 2 9 22 8 21 18 10 22 19 21 11 20 Description Plastic Knob - Black 3/8-16 2-Way Lock Nut 5/16 USS Flat Washer ZP 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 GR5 ZP Spacer 3/4 OD X .515 ID DOM X 1.
BLADE DRIVER BLADE DRIVER For 42 and 50” Mowers For 36” Mowers 1 1 2 2 3 20 21 4 20 5 5 6 6 10 7 9 11 10 5 11 12 4 5 12 4 17 12 14 12 8 14 8 18 13 18 15 15 13 16 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description 3/4-16 2 Way Lock Nut 1.5x.761x.098x.134 Belleville Washer Blade Pulley- 5.5" (42" Mower Only) Washer For Blade Driver Blade Bearing Blade Shaft 4.25" Bearing Housing 36" Mower - 18" Blade 42" Mower - 20 1/2" Blade 42" Mower - 22" Blade 17.
36” MOWING DECK 1 3 5 2 6 7 9 10 4 11 21 6 8 8 SEE DETAIL Page 16 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 6 11 12 8 15 13 14 NOT SHOWN Roller Bracket (12) Mounting Hardware DESCRIPTION PART # 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 QTY 2 2 DECK IDLER 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 25 17 26 17 18 24 19 17 20 27 23 21 8 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 22 26 Description Grass Chute Weldment Grass Chute Mount 5/16-18 X 8 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP Torsion Spring - Bent
1 42” MOWING DECK 6 3 2 7 8 9 10 5 4 12 11 15 14 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 NOT SHOWN Roller Bracket (12) Mounting Hardware DESCRIPTION PART # 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 DECK IDLER QTY 2 2 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 17 18 17 26 19 30 20 25 28 6 24 21 22 23 29 8 27 Description Grass Chute Weldment Grass Chute Mount 5/16-18 X 8 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP Torsion Spring - Bent Leg Deck Weldement 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Fl
50” MOWING DECK 1 14 3 6 2 7 4 8 9 10 2 11 20 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 18 19 17 SEE DETAIL 7 16 Page 16 15 12 14 13 4 Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DECK IDLER 14 37 21 22 36 22 34 26 23 24 25 22 24 28 22 33 35 8 25 29 31 8 32 4 30 27 28 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Description Grass Chute Weldment 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt Grass Chute Mount 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut 3/8-16 Nylok Nut Jam 3/8 USS Washer Belt Cover-Right Belt Cover-Left 3
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE ENGINE HARD TO START 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. WEAK OR DEAD BATTERY AIR FILTER DIRTY BAD SPARK PLUG FUEL FILTER DIRTY STALE OR CONTAMINATED FUEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CARBURATOR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT 6. 1. 1. MOVE LEVERS INTO POSITION 2. 3. 4. STEERING LEVERS NOT IN NEUTRAL LOCKED POSITION PTO SWITCH IS ENGAGED THROTTLE NOT SET PROPERLY OR NOT PROPERLY “CHOKED” ENGINE FLOODED 5. 6. 7. DIRTY FUEL FILTER DIRTY AIR FILTER CONTAMINATED FUEL 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The California Air Resources Board and Swisher Mower, is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (EECS) on your model year 2006 and later Swisher Product. In California, new Outdoor Power Equipment, must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
“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.
