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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Section 7 - Drive Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22 1.1 The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 7.1 Hydro Transmission Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 7-22 1.2 Service And Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 7.2 Hydro-Gear Fluid recommendations . . . . . . . . . 7-24 1.3 Product Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 7.3 Hydro-Gear
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1 THE MANUAL 1.3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION The purpose of this manual is to provide complete A warranty registration card must be filled out, signed, instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly, and returned at time of purchase. This card activates repair, and installation of the mechanical components the warranty. Claims meeting requirements during for the 915 EZ Rider. limited warranty period will be honored. Dealer trained service personnel should use this 1
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY rented or sold, ALWAYS provide the Operator’s Manual 2.1 SAFETY ALERTS and any needed safety training before operation. Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They 2.6 PREPARATION mean: Before starting any removal of parts, proper Attention! preparation is very important for efficient work. A clean Personal Safety Is Involved! work area at the start of each job will allow you to perform service repairs easily and quickly. Become Alert! To
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2. If a preservative fluid was used in fuel tank, drain Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT operate near and discard. Fill fuel tank with fresh new fuel. drop offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or 2.9 SAFETY RULES if an edge caves in. If tires lose traction, turn off power take off and proceed Walk Around Inspection slowly straight down slope. Avoid wet surfaces. Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work A
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Avoid Sharp Edges. Sharp edges can cut. Moving Storage parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand. Wear DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel gloves to service unit when handling sharp edges. tank where any ignition sources are present. Allow unit ALWAYS keep hands away from any pinch points. to cool completely. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all moving ALWAYS clean unit before extended storage. See parts during operation. Moving parts can cut off body Engine Manu
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SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915304 915305 Model EZR 1742 EZR 2048 Engine 17.0 HP OHV 20.0 HP OHV Manufacture Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Fuel & Capacity - gal (L) Unleaded 3.5 (13.3) Unleaded 3.5 (13.3) Idle RPM 1800 RPM 1800 RPM Governed RPM 3000 RPM 3150 RPM Crank Case Capacity (Oil Filter) - oz (L) 48 (1.66) 64 (1.9) Air Cleaner Paper Element Paper Element Foam Precleaner Foam Precleaner Charging Capacity 9 Amp Unregulated 9 Amp Unregulated Fuel Filter 75 Micron 60 Micron
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Model Number 915013 915014 Model EZR 1742 EZR 2048 Engine 17.0 HP OHV 20.0 HP OHV Manufacture Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Fuel & Capacity - gal (L) Unleaded 3.5 (13.3) Unleaded 3.5 (13.3) Idle RPM 1800 RPM 1800 RPM Governed RPM 3300 RPM 3250 RPM Crank Case Capacity (Oil Filter) - oz (L) 48 (1.4) 64 (1.9) Air Cleaner Paper Element Paper Element Foam Precleaner Foam Precleaner Charging Capacity 9 Amp Unregulated 9 Amp Unregulated Fuel Filter 75 Micron 60 Micron o o o o Engine Oil 30W over
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SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 11 1 2 10 7 8 9 15 14 12 OE0680 13 3 6 5 4 OE0860 1. Steering Control Levers 9. Foot Rest 2. Battery Compartment 10. Fuel Level Indicator Window 3. Ignition Switch 11. Fuel Tank Cap 4. Power Take Off (PTO) 12. Discharge Chute 5. Throttle Control (Throttle/Choke Control) 13. Anti-Scalp Rollers 6. Choke Control (2048) 14. Belt Cover 7. Parking Brake Lever 15. Locking Lever 8. Attachment Lift Lever Figure 2 4 - 8
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4.2 CHECK FUEL LEVEL The fuel level is shown through a window in the control panel next to the parking brake. WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Front NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel. Mower Drive Idler To add fuel to the fuel tank: 1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area. 2. Stop engine and allow to cool for two minutes. 3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel cap to prevent dirt f
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4.4 TO REMOVE 48" MOWER DECK 1. Turn off engine, engage parking brake and allow 5 4 hot parts to cool. 3 2. Place center deck lift handle in lowest (1) position. 2 6 1 WARNING: AVOID injury from stored energy in lift assist spring. DO NOT unlock attachment lift lever with mower deck removed. ALWAYS engage Attachment Lift Lever Lock when removing mower deck. 3. Engage attachment lift lock. Pull handle out and 1. Front Pin 4. Height Adjuster o rotate down 90 . Handle will spring into locke
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4.7 TO INSTALL 42" MOWER DECK 1. The center deck lift handle should be in the lowest WARNING: AVOID injury from stored energy (1) position with the attachment lift lock engaged. in lift assist spring. DO NOT unlock attachment lift lever with mower deck WARNING: AVOID injury from stored energy removed. ALWAYS engage Attachment Lift in lift assist spring. DO NOT unlock Lever Lock when removing mower deck. attachment lift lever with mower deck removed. ALWAYS engage Attachment Lift 3. En
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1. To adjust mower height, place mower in the NOTE: To make measuring distance from blade to number three (3) position. ground easier, obtain a wood block about 1 inch square by 5 inches long. Wrap the entire block with masking 2. Loosen height adjuster nuts. tape. Hold block in vertical position with its lower tip on 3. Remove hair pins and washers holding height ground. Push block against cutting edge of blade so as adjusters to lift arm and unhook height adjusters to make a mark on tap
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4.10 NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (SPEED CONTROL) 1. Stop the engine. Remove the ignition key. Push the 2 PTO knob into the "OFF" position. 1 CAUTION: PREVENT personal injury! ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN that jack(s) or blocks used are stable, strong and will support the weight of the unit. 2. Place jack(s) under rear transaxles only. If jack(s) 3 are not available, place support blocks under both transaxles at the rear of the unit to raise the rear 1. Connecting Linkage 3. Flange wheels off the ground.
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4.12 ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS (42" DECK) Rollers are intended to prevent lawn scalping, not to control cutting height. 1 For proper operation, adjust the anti-scalp rollers to the same or higher than mower cutting height. For example, when mowing at the number three (3) height 4 position, the anti-scalp rollers must be adjusted to their 2 number three (3) or higher position. 3 2 2 4 2 3 1 3 4 1 5 5 1. Eccentric 3. Flange Bushing 2. Locknuts and Bolts 4. Speed Control Arm Figure 12 OE0082 Figure
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4.13 ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE The parking brake has no adjustments. If the brake is not working properly inspect the linkage for wear and replace as needed. 1 5 4 3 2 3 1. Brake Lever Pivot 4. Brake Arm 2. Brake Lever 5. Dump Valve 3. Flange Bushing Figure 15 PE0380 4 - 15
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SECTION 5 - ENGINE 5.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for isolate engine problems and give possible causes and several types of engines. Use only those possible corrective action responses. causes and corrective actions that apply to the unit. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION (Refer to Key Below) Black Exhaust 1, 20, 22, 25, 29, 31, 32, 33 repair or replace Blue/White Exhaust 4, 20, 25, 3
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13.Check for leakage at the drain plug and oil filter if 5.2 CHECKING ENGINE OIL used. Tighten the fittings as necessary if leakage Check the engine oil daily prior to use. occurs. IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil 14.Release the parking brake. below the low mark on the dipstick. 15.Return the unit into service. See the engine manual for oil specifications and oil filter service instructions. 5.4 CHECKING ENGINE COOLING To check oil level: IMPORTANT: To prevent severe damag
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5. Remove the throttle and choke control from the engine. 6. Remove the electrical wiring from the engine (charge lead, starter cable, fuel solenoid lead, and magneto kill wire). 7. Remove fuel line from engine first. Drain fuel from line back into fuel tank. 8. Remove the exhaust system from under the frame. Disconnect at the exhaust port on the engine. 9. Remove the engine bolts. 10.Lift engine out of the unit and off the frame with a hoist (engine). 11.Service, overhaul, or replace engi
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SECTION 6 - MOWER DECK 6.2 MOWER DECK BELT REPLACEMENT (48" DECK) CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 5 • Turn PTO switch "OFF". 4 • Park mower on a hard, flat, level surface. 2 • Place steering control levers in neutral 1 lock (fully outward) position. • Set parking brake. 6 • Turn ignition switch "OFF" and remove 3 key. • Wait for blades and all moving parts to stop. • Disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and place wire(s) away from plug. 1. Clutch to 4.
