ZTR2760BS, ZTR2760BS-CA, ZTR2460BS, ZTR2460BS-CA, ZTR2460KA, ZTR2460KA-CA 27 or 24 HP (Briggs & Stratton), 24 HP (Kawasaki) – 60” Wide Cut with 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 PHONE: 660-747-8183 FAX: 660-747-8650 TOLL FREE: 1-800-222-8183 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945, Celebrating over 65 years of innovation OWNER’S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL # L112-302001 18870 REV 12-302
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. As required by CFR § 1060.120, the fuel system related components, which have been certified to this equipment by SAI are to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 LIMITED WARRANTY……..…… 14 OPERATION & FEATURES….... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS……….. 14 -1 5 Features………………………………………… 4 INTRODUCTION……………...… 15 Starting…………………………………………… 4 General………………………………………….. 16 Grass Height of Cut……………………. 4 Before Operating………………………….. 16 Deck Level……………………………………. 5 Uncrating & Assembly………………… Brake & Bypass………………..16 6 SYMBOLS & DECALS…………. 17 Controls………...……..……………………… 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS………. 17 Fuel Shut-Off Vavles…………….
INTRODUCTION Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing a Swisher Zero Turn mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Innovative handle control design and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regulated by steering levers contribute to the machine’s performance. This manual is a valuable document. Following the instructions for use, service, maintenance, etc. can greatly increase the lifespan of your machine .
INTRODUCTION Uncrating & Assembly: Tools Required: • Tire pressure gauge • Nail bar or claw hammer • Wire snips To remove the mower from the crate: 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. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection. Raise the mower deck to its highest position.
SYMBOLS & DECALS 18795 - Warning Decal Operator must be Seated Decal - OD73 Flying Debris Decal - OD43 Before Exiting Decal - 18797 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal - OD74 Triangle Danger Decal - OD55 No Step Decal - OD11 ROPS Warning Decal Serial # ID Tag EPA / CARB Certification Decal – 18904 / 18967 Brake / Bypass Decal - 18944 6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. 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. General Use: Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them. Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn how to stop quickly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children: Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the area of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing work. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them. Remember: The operator is responsible for avoiding dangers or accidents. Keep children away from the mowing area and under close supervision by another adult. Shut off the machine if children enter the work area.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Use Continued… Mowing Safety: WARNING – Gasoline is highly flammable. • Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. • Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling. • Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Operator Presence System: Be sure check that the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly before every use. If your mower does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. The engine should not start unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO (Blade Engagement Switch) is disengaged (pressed down).
CHARGING TIPS To avoid a battery explosion, never attempt to charge a frozen battery. Warning: Gel and AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries require a voltage-limited charger. Charging a Gel or AGM battery on a typical shop charger, even one time, may greatly shorten its life. Important: Never overcharge batteries. Excessive charging will shorten battery life. Prior to charging, read the manufacturer’s instructions for proper charger hook-up and use. Turn off charger prior to hookup to avoid dangerous sparks.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-Belts: Check V-belts for deterioration and wear before each use and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. SEE SPECIFICATION for belt part numbers and SERVICE section of this manual for instructions on how to replace the belt. Engine: REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL. Overall Unit Care: Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves and other debris that may have accumulated on the machine.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance Schedule Before Each 8 Hours Use Check Brake Operation X X Check Tire Pressure X X Check Operator Presence X Parking Brake X Check for Loose Fasteners X 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Season X Before Storage X Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades X3 Check Battery X X Clean Battery & Terminals X X Check Belts X Check Engine Oil X X Change Engine Oil w/ filter Change Engine Oil w/o filter X1,2 X1,2 Replace Oil Filter Clean Air Filter X1,2 X2 Inspe
OPERATION & FEATURES 1 4 15 6 8 13 14 7 10 5 8 11 3 2 9 12 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed. 2. Hour Meter – Indicates hours of operation. 3. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades. 4. Ignition Switch – Used to start or stop the engine. 5. Deck Lift Pedal – Used to raise and lower the cutting deck. 6. Control Lever – Sets the speed of the mower in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower. 14 7.
OPERATION & FEATURES Left Control Panel 1 3 Right Control Panel 2 9 4 8 6 5 7 1. PTO / Blade Engagement Switch 6. Throttle Control Cable 2. Hour Meter – Indicates hours of operation 7. 12V Accessory Outlet Plug 3. Safety Starting Interlock Switch 8. Starting Instructions Decal 4. Key Switch 9. 5.
OPERATION Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions: Do not attempt to cut wet grass. The average lawn should be cut to 2 ½” during the cool season and to over 3” during the hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. As a rule, never cut more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length. Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and lawn disease. For best performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
OPERATION Controls Be familiar with all controls, their functions and how to operate them before starting the machine. Motion control levers on each side of the console control the direction of movement.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting The Cutting Height Push forward on the Deck Lift Pedal to raise the deck and place the locator pin in one the of the eight hole positions to set the desired cutting height. Once the desired height is selected, slowly release the pedal until the locator pin is engage by the deck lift. Position 1 is the highest setting and Position 8 is the lowest position.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement For replacement belt part number refer to Replacement Parts Quick Reference Chart in this manual. Removal Disconnect spark plug wire. Apply parking brake. Lower the deck to its lowest position. Remove the belt covers. Disconnect tension idler(s). Roll the belt over the top of the deck pulleys. To remove the Deck Idler belt the Engine-to-Deck belt will need to be removed first. 1. Engine-to-Deck belt 2. Deck idler belt 3. Deck pulleys 4.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement For replacement belt part number refer to Replacement Parts Quick Reference Chart in this manual. Removal Disconnect spark plug wire. Apply parking brake. Remove both hydro fan covers (18691TK). Disconnect wiring from electric clutch. Remove clutch stop (18667TK). Remove the engine-to-deck belt. Loosen the tension on the idler spring. If loosening the spring is not enough, disconnect the idler spring from eyebolt completely.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment The Swisher ZTR2760BS, ZTR2460BS & ZTR2460KA are equipped with a 4” range sliding seat. Release the tension on the seat adjustment lever by pushing the grey tip lever to the left. SEE FEATURES section in this manual. Using your own weight, slide the seat to the desired position. Release the lever and be certain you feel the seat slide lock into place. PTO Clutch Adjustment Please visit www.ogura-clutch.com/files/pdfIMP/PTOinstallation.
WIRING HARNESS RIGHT WIRING HARNESS P/N 18692 22
WIRING HARNESS LEFT WIRING HARNESS P/N 18693 23
WIRING HARNESS WIRING HARNESS P/N 18806 (Kawasaki Engines Only) 24
PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Part # 18705TK 18923TK 18860 18737TK B98 18581 18629 18635 18589 NB177 12669 NB121 26X249 NB515 NB170 18928TK Description Weldment - Frame, Rear; Txt Blk Weldment - Front Frame, HD; Txt Blk Kit - ROPS, Fully Assembled, Txt Blk Wrap - Engine; Txt Blk Bearing Plug - Finishing, 1 x 3 x .083 Tube Plug - Finishing, 3/4 x 3/4 x .120 Tube Bolt - Carriage 5/16-18 x 6; GR5, Full Thrd Bolt - Hex, 1/2-13 x 6 1/4; GR8, ZP Washer - Mach 1/2 NR 14 GA.
PARTS BREAKDOWN HYDRO DETAIL 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18858TK NB515 18580 NB275 NB181 18664TK NB780 NB690 NB779 NB524 18811 26X249 18938TK 17465 18952TK 6040Z 18607 NB272 NB182 Weldment - Hydro Link Support; Txt Blk Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 x 1 3/4; GR5, ZY Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 x 3; GR5, ZP Wahser - SAE Flat, 5/16; ZY Nut - Nyloc, 5/16-18; ZY Plate - Hydro Control; Txt Blk Bolt - Serr Flange, 3/8-16 x 3/4; GR5, ZY Bolt - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 x 3/4; GR5, ZY Nut - Serr Fla
PARTS BREAKDOWN Engine shown may not be the actual engine used. It is for reference only. Notes: Torque settings for bolt number 12 should be set at 20 ft./lbs. Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Part # 14398 18729 14391 18730 226462 18853 NB783 18876 NB253 NB618 NB170 NB711 9031 18585 18632 18631 10291 NB705 18691TK NB114 AS161 NB250 NB274 17015 Description Qty.
PARTS BREAKDOWN HANDLE DETAIL Notes: -Item number 23 (two places) attaches to item number 8 from Page 26 using item numbers 29 & 30.
PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Part # 18742 18679TK NB513 NB275 NB170 NB207 NB181 18582 18686TK NB110 18713TK NB515 18931TK 26X249 18951TK 18936TK 18945 18933TK NB503 14029 NB180 17465 NB264 NB265 18627 NB190 NB263 18723 NB159 NB215 18710TK 3609 18685TK 18687TK NB583 18680TK 18937 10548 009X58 NB177 18711TK 18712TK MWB 18852 18807 18808 NB688 NB574 2077 18942 18943 Descri
PARTS BREAKDOWN Notes: -Item number 37 (four places) attaches to item number 26 & 27 from Page 27. -Item number 3 attaches to item number 2 from Page 25 using item numbers 34, 35 & 36 from Page 27.
PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Part # 18701TK 18786TK 18601 NB596 NB170 NB178 NB126 18383TK 3511 18874 NB132 15779TK NB707 18637 AS001 NB577 NB121 NB272 NB182 15780TK 18652TK 18604 10501 18702TK 18654TK 26X249 18595 166X34 NB117 NB181 NB275 18622 18532 18531 024203 18621 18722 18597 NB618 6040Z 18875 18707TK 18613 NB164HT 18708TK NB207 18605 3622 4422 NB779 NB210Z 18746
PARTS BREAKDOWN CENTER BLADE DRIVER Note: Torques for bolt numbers 10 & 11 should be set at 35 ft./lbs. Torque settings for nut number 1 should be set at 35 ft./lbs. RIGHT BLADE DRIVER LEFT BLADE DRIVER Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part # NB175 AS155 B4104TK NB179 B98 9077 10539TK 9008 3293 Description Nut - Jam, 3/4-16; GR2 Washer - Belleville, 3/4 x 1 1/2 x .
PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Part # Description 1 18610 Fender - Left 2 18578TK Panel - Control, Left; Txt Blk 3 18743 Screw - Rolok, 5/16-18 x 1; STD, ZY 4 3706 Clip - Timmerman, 5/16-18 5 17635 Hour Meter - LCD 6 3605 Switch - PTO 7 18636 Switch - Starter 8 1001542 Holder - GA, Beverage 9 18221 Cap, Fuel - 2.
PARTS BREAKDOWN Notes: -Torque specs for lug nuts number 2 should be set at 40 ft./lbs. -Nut number 10 should not be fastened tightly. It should only be tight enough to engage the Nyloc nut but also allow the caster (#4) to spin freely. There should be no up and down axial movement in the caster once fastened. -Bolt & nut numbers 5 & 6 should also not be fastened tightly. They should be tight enough that the bolt has no axial movement side to side but also allow the wheel (#3) to spin freely.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Engine Hard To Start Engine Will Not Turn Over CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine flooded. 2. 3. Bad spark plug. Wait several minutes before attempting to restart. 4. Dirty air filter. 3. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Clean or replace air filter. 5. Replace fuel filter. 6. Drain fuel tank & carburetor, refill tank with fresh gas and replace fuel filter. 7. Check all wiring. 8.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Loss of CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Cutting too much grass/ too fast. 1. Set in High Cut (position 1)/reduce speed. 2. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under deck. 2. Clean underside of mower deck. 3. Clean or replace air filter. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Check oil level/change oil. 4. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Clean and re-gap or change plug. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Replace fuel filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Drain fuel tank & refill tank with fresh gas. 7.
MOWER IDENTIFICATION Mower Identification Unauthorized Replacement Parts Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found behind 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 or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Quick Reference Swisher Part # Part Description 18811 Belt – Hydro, ½ x 80 ¼ 18746 Belt – Engine to Deck ½ x 126 18637 Belt – Deck Idler, ½ x 55 18784 Tire/Wheel – 20 x 10-10, Spoked 18785 Tire/Wheel – 12/600 x 6-4 Ply 3293 Blade – 20 ½” Mulching AS069 Fuse – 10 Amp 10540 Blade – Driver Assembly (Right) 12824 Blade – Driver Assembly (Center & Left) CAUTION Use extreme care when working on machinery.
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SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swisher was producing lawn mowers from his mother’s chicken house. Max never liked to mow grass. He installed a gearbox on his family’s lawn mower creating a self-propelled unit. By tying one end of a rope to the mower and the other end to a tree in the center of the yard the mower circled the tree, shortening the rope and guiding the mower in concentric circles. Max enjoyed relaxing under a shade tree while his invention did all the work.
