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Operator's Manual
ZTS 7500
Electric Start
Zero-Turn Rear Engine Riders with
Model No.
107.27768 (19HP Briggs & Stratton with 42" Mower)
For answers to your questions about this
CAUTION: Before using this product, read
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the manual and follow all its Safety Rules
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Nota: Una traducci6n en espaRol de este Manual del Operador puede encontrarse en la pb,gina 35. Warranty Statement ..................................................... 2 Service & Adjustments ............................................. 26 Safety Rules & information ......................................... 3 Storage ....................................................................... 30 identification Numbers ................................................ 7 Troubleshooting ..............
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Readthesesafetyrulesandfollowthemclosely. Failure toobeytheserulescouldresultinlossofcontrol of unit,severe personal injuryordeathtoyou,or bystanders, ordamage toproperty orequipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwin og_bjb'ects. The triangle _, in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 19. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel GENERAL OPERATION weights or counterweights. 1. Read, understand, and follow all instruct
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SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10 °) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. on it. Use extra caution when operati
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained outdoors. Safe Handling of Gasoline 14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as sources of ignition. necessary. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 16. Use only fac!ory authorized replacement parts when 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine making repairs. running. Allow the engine to
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SAFETY & OPERATION DECALS All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- messages on your rider and mower should be carefully vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment these instructions are not followed. The information is for manufacturing. your safety and it is important! The safety decals below Although reading this ma
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_\,_ CRAFTSMAN: _>'__w_to B71.1 - 1998 Safety Standards _ II ID Tag When contacting the service center for replacement parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer's identi- fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the space provided for easy access. The identification tag is located on the underside of the seat. Tilt the seat forward to access the ID tag. Model Description Name/Number For answers to your questions about this produ
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- Two Bin Bagger - Headlight Kit • Front Bumper Kit Setup instructions - Setup instructions - Operator's Manual & Parts English Spanish Book - English/Spanish Ope_to¢_ Manual Setup Setup in6 E_y Step: i_, _ _asvStep_: ZTS7_00 ......... _,_ ,,=_ _, @ Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Keys
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Push Unit Off Crate Read The Operator's Manual m To push the unit off the crate: m Set BOTH transmission • Read the operator's manual. release levers to PUSH posi- You should always read and follow tion by pulling the levers back the instructions in the operator's (levers are located at the rear manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety of the rider). information is located in this important document. Cut the steel banding securing rider to pallet (6 bands). Always Check the Oil Move the
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Left Right GroundSpeed& GroundSpeed& ParkingBrake Parking8rake Lever Lever _ Throttle (Fast) Throttle (Slow) ,4F Choke (Closed) Fuel Tank I Choke Cap (Open) Transmission I__ _ _1_1 ReleaseLevers Ground SpeedLevers- Ground SpeedLevers- DRIVEPesitens PARKPesitens Figure 1. Controls CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn
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PTO Switch Mower Height of Cut Adjustment To adjust cutting height, rotate the turn crank clockwise The PTO (Power Take-Off) switch engages and disen- to raise the mower deck and counterclockwise to lower gages the mower deck. To turn the mower on, pull the the mower deck. switch UP. Push the switch DOWN to turn the mower off. Note that the operator must be seated firmly in the rider seat for the PTO to function. ignition Switch The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has Transmissio
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CHECKS BEFORE STARTING • Check that the crankcase oil is filled to full mark on dipstick. • Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS For daily operation: Use only unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is approved as a fuel. Methyl Teriary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel. No other gaso- line/alcohol or gaso
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EMERGENCY STOPPING PUSHING THE RIDER BY HAND In the event of an emergency the engine can be stopped 1. Turn the PTO switch OFF, set the ground speed con- by simply turning the ignition switch to STOR Use this trol levers to PARK, turn the ignition switch OFF, method only in emergency situations. For normal engine remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE 2. Locate the transmission release levers (C, Figure 3) RIDER AND ENGINE. at
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Smooth Travel DRiViNG PRACTICE- The lever controls of the BASIC DRIVING zero turn rider are WARNING: Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% highly responsive. (10°). See SLOPE OPERATION in the safety section. The BEST method of Zero turn riders operate differently from other bur- handling the ground wheeled vehicles. The drive wheels are also your steer- speed control levers is in ing wheels. If you cannot drive the unit on a hill, you will three steps -- as shown not be able to steer the un
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Practice Turning Around a Corner Practice Turning in Place While traveling forward allow one handle to gradually To "zero turn" means to turn in place. To turn in place, return back toward neutral. Practice several times before gradually move one ground speed control lever forward from neutral and one lever back from neutral simultane- mowing. ously. Repeat several times. NOTE." To prevent damaging your lawn by pivoting direct- ly on the tire tread, it is best to keep both wheels going at least
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MOWER DECK REMOVAL & ® INSTALLATION NOTE: Perform mower removal and installation on a hard, level surface such as a concrete floor. WARNING Engage parking brake, disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key before attempting to install or remove the mower. Removing the Mower Deck 1. Turn the PTO off, put the control levers in PARK posi- Figure 10. Mower Components tion, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, and wait A. Hitch Rod and Clip for all moving parts to stop. B. Mower Hitch 2. Pivot the ri
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following schedules should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. RIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models Before Spring 8 25 100 200 IYearly Each Use & Fall Hours Hours Hours Hours Clean Debris from Rider and Engine Compartment * ® Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas & Air Filter * ® Check Tire Pressure • Lubricate Rider & Mower * • Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades • Clean Battery & Cables • Check Rider Safety System ** ® ® ® Check / Adjust PTO Clutch • ENG
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Rider Maintenance items CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT Service IntervaJ: Before each use. CAUTION: if debris is not removed from the engine compartment and other hot surfaces, it creates a fire hazard. Before starting the unit at the beginning of the mowing session, remove any grass clippings, dirt, leaves, or other debris from the unit. Also clean out the engine compartment. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE COOLING AREAS AND AIR FILTER Service interval: Before each use. CAUTION: if debr
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Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where LUBRiCATiON contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off Service Interval: 25 hours. belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and sur- faces clean both before and after lubrication. Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15 through 17 as well as the following lubrication points. Grease: • front wheel bushings • mower pivots f ,,front wheel grease fittings • mower arbors Use grease fittings when present. Not al
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CLEAN DECK & CHECK / REPLACE MOWER BLADES Service Intervah 25 hours or as required. WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. WARNING For your personal safety, blade mounting Figure 18. Blade Removal capscrews must each be installed with two spring washers or a hex washer and spring washer, then securely tightened. Torque blade mounting nut to Workbench 80 - 90 ft. Ibs. (108 - 122
