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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Zero Turn Tractor
Models
364, 365 & 365L
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Know Your Z-Series........................................................................................... 7 Operating Your Z-Series .................................................................................... 10 Making Adjustments ......
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle componen
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23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front burn. Do not touch. of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving which could cause serious injury. under low hanging tree branches, wires, door 7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose openings etc., where the operator may be struck or traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly pulled from the unit, which co
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3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Service complete stop within approximately (5) five Safe Handling Of Gasoline: seconds after operating the blade disengagement 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use control. If the blades do not stop within the this time extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is frame, your unit should be serviced professionally extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. by an authorized MTD service dealer. Serious personal injur
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mower
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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR Z-SERIES NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. Drive Handles Throttle Lever And Choke Lever Indicator Panel Brake Pedal Parking Brake Pedal Speed Control Bar Lift Handle Right Control Panel Figure 1 Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Z-Series. Compare the illustrations in this manual with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
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1 2 L 3 5 4 7 6 Electric PTO (Power Take-Off) Switch The PTO switch is located on the right control panel and it is used to control the engagement of the cutting blades. When the switch is up, the cutting blades are engaged. When the switch is down, the cutting blades are disengaged. See Figure 1 and Figure 2. NOTE: The PTO switch must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse, and when the operator leaves the seat. Seat Adjustment Throttle Leve
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Battery: The BATTERY indicator light will drive handles are released, they immediately return illuminate any time the ignition key is in the ON towards the neutral position as the unit slows to a stop position and the engine is not running. If it position (while the engine continues to run). illuminates while the engine is running, then the The rear wheels move and steer the unit. The left drive battery is in need of a charge. Refer to the handle controls the left rear wheel and the right
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR Z-SERIES WARNING: Always remove the key from Gas and Oil Fill-Up the ignition switch to avoid accidental Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in starting. the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully. Safety interlock Switches IMPORTANT: Your unit is shipped with oil; however, you The engine will not crank or start without the brake MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful pedal fully engaged and t
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If safe for operation, walk the slope and look for Position the Z-Series on a flat and level surface and hazards such as rocks, mounds, ruts, stumps, or engage the parking brake. other irregularities. Remove each hydraulic relief levers from the lock After removing debris and identifying irregularities position. There is a lever for the right and left of the slope, back the Z-Series up the steepest hydraulic pump. slope you intend to work. If it cannot negotiate the Slide the levers
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Release Handles = Neutral / Stop Pull Handles Equal Back = Push Handles Equal Forward = Straight Reverse Straight Forward Full Right Forward And Full Full Right Back and Full Left Right Neutral And Left Forward = Right Turn Left Back = Zero Turn Left Forward = Zero Turn Right Right Forward And Left Neutral = Right Neutral And Left Back = Right Back And Left Neutral = Left Turn Reverse Left Reverse Right Figure 10 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Mower Deck Height Adjusting the Se
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Checking the Brake Adjustment Adjusting Brake Force Position the Z-Series on a level surface and move Place the Z-Series on level surface without the the throttle lever to the slowest position (turtle). brake engaged and place blocks behind the Stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition, wheels. and engage the parking brake. Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from the Release both hydraulic relief levers. ignition. From the rear push on the frame and try to move From
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Remove bolts that secure linkage to upper control With quarter inch by seven inch pins still installed in handles and lower control arms. The shock the top and bottom linkage arms, loosen the jam absorbers should remain connected to linkage. nuts at both the front and rear ends of linkage that See Figure 12. runs from bottom linkage arms to hydrostatic pumps. See Figure 13. Hex Bolt Alignment Holes Jam Nuts Alignaball Hex Bolt Jam Nuts Jam Nuts Spherical Rods Alignaball Figure 13 Alignm
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Deck Lift Pivot Pivot Bar Grease Fittings Grease Fitting Caster Wheel Spindle Grease Fitting Caster Wheel Grease Fitting Lift Handle Grease Fitting Control Tower Grease Fittings 44” Mower Deck Grease Fittings 54” Mower Deck Grease Fittings Figure 14 mended at the start of each mowing season. Check Engine engine manual for correct plug type and gap Refer to the separate engine manual for engine specifications. maintenance instructions. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal Fuel Ta
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Pour proper amount of hydraulic oil level, insert the Checking Hydraulic Oil dipstick, and check the hydraulic oil level. Check the oil level of hydraulic units only when the engine is OFF. Draining Hydraulic Oil During initial break-in (first five hours of operation), Place the Z-Series on a level surface and engage check oil before each use and after every hour of the parking brake. operation. Stop the engine and remove the key from the During normal operation, check oil after 50 h
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Slide the boot cover all the way up (toward the drive Remove the old fuse and replace with same rated handles) to access the drive handle bolts. fuse. Remove drive handle bolts, drive handles, and rubber boot. Battery Remove the four bolts securing the retaining plate The battery is sealed and is maintenance free. Acid to the control tower cover. levels can not be checked. Pull up on the control tower cover and slide up and Always keep the battery, cables, and terminals over th
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Carefully pull the belt up and over the right Place the drive belt into the top groove of the hydrostatic cooling fan and then lift up and over the engine pulley and route the belt to the inside of the left hydrostatic cooling fan. idler pulley. Pull the drive belt out of the unit. Roll the belt up into the groove of the left drive pulley and roll the belt up into the groove of the right drive pulley. Installing Drive Belt Make sure that the belt is seated in all pulley Set the
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Release the tension bar by pushing bar out of the Lock Nut bracket. Lift the tension bar over the bracket and allow the bar to rest on the mower deck. Pull support pin out to release hanger bracket from lift link and turn support pin until it is against outside of hanger bracket. See Figure 23. Front Lift Adjustable Rods Link Jam Nut Lift Link Figure 21 Shoulder Removing The Mower Deck Screw WARNING: Do not remove deck immedi- Support Pin ately after operating the tractor. Allow the e
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Belt 54” Deck To Clutch Pulley Retaining 44” Deck Bracket and Figure 27 Front Lift Rod Installing The Mower Deck Slide the mower deck under the Z-Series, making sure belt covers are removed. From the rear, reach under the muffler cover and grasp the belt from the mower deck and bring it between the hydraulic units. Bring the belt between the pulley and the clutch. Do not put the belt into the pulley grove yet. From the front of the Z-Series, hold both front lift rods up and slide t
