Zero Turn Riding Mower Operator's Manual

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WARNING: The hydraulic relief levers are near engine parts that can be HOT. To avoid injury, wait
until engine parts have cooled before disengaging.
1. Position the Z-series on a flat and level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Remove the hydraulic relief levers from the lock position. There is a lever for the right and left hydraulic pump.
4. Slide the levers into the slots to relieve the hydraulic pumps. (See Figure 13)
5. Disengage parking brake.
6. Push unit.
SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE MOWER DECK HEIGHT
1. Depress button on top of lift handle while pulling or pushing the handle. (Refer to Figure 5)
2. Move the handle up/down to the desired position.
3. Release button at the desired position.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT POSITION
1. Lift the seat adjustment lever. (See Figure 11)
2. Slide the seat either forward or back to the desired location.
3. Lock the seat in position by releasing the seat adjustment lever.
CHECKING THE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Position the Z-series on a level surface.
2. Move the throttle lever to the slowest position (turtle).
3. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Release both hydraulic relief levers.
6. From the rear, push on the frame and try to move the Z-series.
7. Release the parking brake. Try again to move the Z-series by pushing.
If you: Then:
Can move it The brake force must be increased. Go to
ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE.
Can NOT move it Go to Step 7.
If you: Then:
CanNOTmoveit Thebrakeforcemustbedecreased.Goto
ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE.
Can move it You are done (no adjustment necessary).