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Hydrostatic Zero-Turn
Commercial Riding Mower
Professional Turf Equipment
Z - Wing 48
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORWARD The Z-Wing 48 Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuver- ability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incor- porates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance person- nel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents all of the operating and m
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4. Follow all safety instructions when using the GENERAL SAFETY machine. OPERATIONS 5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly installed. A. DANGER 6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part 1. Do not operate machine in confined areas of the body. where exhaust gases can accumulate. 7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine 2. Do not operate machine without mower chute is running and/or the exhaust system is hot. deflector in place and operational. 8. Keep machine clean and
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10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and movements of the levers when starting or oxygen gases which form an explosive mix- stopping. ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all 3. If the mower is equipped for side discharge, times. never use the mower without the discharge 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your chute installed and placed in the down position. hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. 4. Always remove debris and other objects from Never tighten or adjust hydrau
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLE S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS DANGER CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE . KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. DO NOT OPERATE MOWER DANGER UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY S30503 IN ITS PROPER PLACE. ASSEMBLE CHUTE DEFLECTOR TO THIS UNIT BEFORE OPERATING. Part Number: 777S30503 Part Number: 01002166 WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 777I22491
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SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 23HP Kohler Type: Vertical air cooled V-Twin Air Cleaner: Paper Element Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive: Variable-speed hydraulic pumps with wheel motors on each drive wheel Hydraulic Tank: 2 quart capacity, One pint filter, 5W40 full synthetic oil Cutter Deck;Drive: 48" Belt Driven, folding-fabricated-floating Clutch: Electric BBC Deck Lift: Hand lever w/pin lock for height adjustment Cutting Height: 1-1/2" to 4" No. of B
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Electric Blade Tach and Engine throttle Clutch Switch Hour Meter Choke Lever Ignition Switch maintain the uphill side lap bar “essen- A.General tially” in a fixed position. 1. When Mowing: k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch the area to be mowed. switch and wait until the blades stop rotat- b. When operating this mower, in the forward ing and raise the cu
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b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use B.Controls extra care and go slowly. 1. Engine Ignition and Start Switch: (See Fig- c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction ure 1.) Located on the instrument housing of is at a minimum going downhill. the seat in the center support. When the key d. Do not operate with discharge side of the is inserted and turned clockwise, 45 degrees, mower toward streets, buildings, play- the ignition circuit is closed. Turning the switch grounds,
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Steering Levers Deck Lift Handle Brake Figure. 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve Figure. 3 9. Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter: (See 4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure Figure 1) Located on the seat support above 1.) Located on the seat support beside the the ignition switch. When the machine is run- ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull ning the tachometer displays engine rpm. switch that controls the electric blade clutch When the machine is off the tachometer dis- which supplies
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Follow the procedures below to set the appro- C.Initial Adjustments priate pitch angle to the mowing deck. 1. Check the fluid levels and tires: a. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the Note: These checks should be made daily, engine, remove the key from the ignition before starting the engine. switch, remove connection of the spark a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, plugs and using the transport lever, lower regular gasoline (for a gasoline e
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the body if needed — safety eye glasses, stop running. Move the lap bars back to gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc. the neutral position and the engine should run. 2. Repeat this procedure with the opposite WARNING: side lap bars. 3. With the park brake engaged and the lap Hearing Protection is required for all operator bars in the neutral position, advance the exposure exceeding two (2) hours. engine speed control completely forward b. Ensure that the area is free of animals and (Hi-idl
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the traction surface and the tire. If the lap Release both lap bars and the machine bar on the turn side is not brought all the should stop turning. way to neutral, then the turn side tire will 3. To turn counter-clockwise, slowly move continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will be the RIGHT lap bar forward while simulta- executed with a low potential for turf neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear- defacement as well as traction surface ward. Release both lap bars and the and tire damage. machine s
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f. Fold in the steering levers to the operating MAINTENANCE AND position. SERVICE WARNING: WARNING: When operating this mower forward, do not allow the steering levers to return to the neu- Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the tral position on their own. Always maintain a key from the ignition to prevent the engine firm grip on the steering levers, operate them from accidentally starting before performing smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of any maintenance on this mower. the lev
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Hair Pins Figure. 5 f. Remove three hairpins from the deck (See h. Sharpen the pivot blades as part of the Fig. 5). Remove the (2) hairpins on the left blade assembly, so that the balance of the and right rear side of the cutter deck, and assembly can be checked. Sharpen blades (1) hairpin from the front of the deck. evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain g. Turn front caster wheels outward. balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen h. Shift the deck toward the operator’s left the under
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Figure. 7 Hydraulic Tank Spindle 1. Adding Hydraulic Oil (5W40 full synthetic) a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Figure. 6 b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt neck. retaining bolt. d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt the level. The correct lev
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caps and drain oil from both left and right c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis- pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Hydraulic pumps Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 -71 1.250 -62 1.200 -16 1.150 5 1.100 16 Unfasten hose and drain from Figure. 8 this side of both pumps. d. Recharge battery when ever the specific j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa- gravity value is less than 1.225 tion. Install new hydrau
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other electrical components. This is a stan- feeler gage (0.013" to 0.015") into each dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 7.5 slot as the air gap adjustment nut are tight- amp. ened. The correct adjustment occurs when 7. Safety Switches: There are five safety slight contact with the feeler gage occurs. switches in the electrical circuit which control Engage the BBC a couple of times, and re- the engine. They are (1) the blade clutch check the air-gap. If it is not between switch, (2)
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Use the Following guidelines for maintaining the tires: seat against spring pressure, and swing one of the steering levers up to the operat- a. Balance inflation pressure between the ing position. Release the operator’s seat rear tires to help maintain straight travel and the engine should stop. If the engine (see tire side wall for proper inflation pres- does not stop, the seat switch must be sure). replaced. With both steering levers folded b. Keep the valve caps tightened to prevent o
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opened-out position. If your mower creeps do 1. Adjustments: The parking brake handle is an the following. overcenter lever that should engage with a. Jack up rear of unit. moderate force. b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi- Note: To increase parking brake capacity tion. tighten the brake rods going back to the brake c. Locate jam nuts. (Reference control arms equally. Tighten rods one full turn and assembly in parts list). check parking capacity. Repeat Step. d. Loosen jam nuts o
