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Dealer Setup
& Adjustment Instructions
FastCut Hydro Drive Zero-Turn Riders & Mowers
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
This Dealer Setup Instruction covers the following products:
SAFETY RULES .................................................................2
Mfg. No. Description
5900608 ZT18441KHC, 18HP Zero-Turn Rider with 44” Mower
SETUP PROCEDURES
5900609 ZT19441KWV, 19HP Zero-Turn Rider with 44” Mower
Quick Setup List ................................................................3
5900610 ZT20501BV, 20H
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR SAFETY RULES Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of equipment, severe per- sonal injury or death to you, yourself or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputat- ing hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Quick Setup List - Page Setup Procedure Steps to Perform 4 Uncrating ❏ Remove crate & banding. ❏ Place transmissions in PUSH position & roll off skid. 4 Battery Activation & ❏ Charge the battery (Note: proceed with other setup steps Installation while battery is charging). ❏ Test battery with hydrometer or load-tester. ❏ Install & secure battery. 5 Rider Assembly ❏ Install the seat and connect the seat switch ❏ Install ground speed control levers. 6 Check Fluid Levels
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Uncrating 1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove shrink-wrap plastic. 2. Cut any banding securing the unit. 3. Release parking brake. A IMPORTANT NOTE When cutting crate from bottom skid, Figure 1. Transmission Release Valves use caution around tires and mower A. Hydraulic Release Valve (On Each Pump) rollers. 4. Place hydro release valves (A, Figure 1) in the PUSH position by turning the valve counterclo
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Rider B A Assembly C Seat & Safety Switch Assembly 1. Mount the seat (A, Figure 3) to the seat plate (B) using four 5/16-18 nylock flange nuts (C) and tighten securely. 2. Connect the seat switch wire harness (D) to the seat switch. D C Figure 3. Seat Installation A. Seat B. Seat Plate C. 5/16-18 Nylock Flange Nut (4) D. Seat Switch Wire Harness Install Ground Speed Control Levers 1. Mount the control levers (F, Figure 4) to the control D lever base (E) using four 5/16-1
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR B A A B D E C Figure 5. Check Fluid Levels A. Fuel Tank Cap B. Transmission Oil Cap Figure 6. Transmission Oil Fill Level C. Engine Oil Dip Stick D. Locking Tab A. Fill Level Mark E. Locking Screw Check Fluid Levels Fill & Check Engine Oil 1. Use the dipstick (C, Figure 5) to check the engine oil level. If necessary add engine oil. Check engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for oil recommenda- Tire Pressure tions. Front 40 psi (2,76 bar) Check /Fill Transmission Oil R
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR B C Torque Mower Blades WARNING For your personal safety, blade mounting D capscrews must each be installed with a hex A washer and spring washer, then securely tightened. Torque blade mounting capscrew to 45 - 55 ft. lbs. (61 - 75 N.m.) 1. Check that blades are installed with the tabs pointing Figure 8. Blade Installation up toward deck as shown in Figure 8. Secure with a A. 4x4 Wood Block capscrew, spring washer and spline/hex washer (be B. Hex Washer certain the spl
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Burnish PTO Clutch Perform 1. Select a safe area to operate the mower deck. With Safety Checks the drive in neutral, the PTO switch disengaged, and an operator in the seat, start the tractor engine. Run WARNING the engine at full throttle. 2. Engage the PTO switch and run the deck for fifteen Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, set the seconds. Disengage the PTO switch and wait for the parking brake, and wait for moving parts to stop mower drive belt to stop. before lea
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Adjustment SAFETY INTERLOCK Procedures SYSTEM This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. Seat Adjustments These safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switches, and never tam- The seat and ground speed control levers should be per with safety devices. Check their operation regular- adjusted so that operator’s elbows are supported by the ly. arm rests when his/her hands are on the controls, and the ground speed control levers
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Ground Speed Control C Lever Adjustment Operator Adjustment The control levers can be adjusted in three ways. The A B alignment of the control levers, the placement of the levers (how close the ends are to one another) and the height of the levers can be adjusted. To Adjust the Handle Alignment: Loosen the mount bolts (A, Figure 11) and pivot the lever(s) (C) to align with each other. Figure 11. Control Lever Adjustment To Adjust the Handle Placement: Loosen the jam nu
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Return-To-Neutral & Neutral Adjustment RETURN-TO-NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT To determine if it is necessary to adjust the neutral A B return, perform the following steps. C 1. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and turn off the engine. 2. Move the ground speed control levers into the operat- ing position, pull levers rearward and release. 3. Move the ground speed control levers out towards the neutral position. If the levers do not align with the notches in the neutral
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Parking Brake B Adjustment 3/16" (5 mm) 1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, block the front A wheels, remove the ignition key, and engage the parking brake. For easier access to the brake adjust- 2" ment linkage, the rear wheels may be removed. (5 cm) 2. Check the brake spring (A, Figure 15) length (both wheels). With the brake engaged the compressed C spring length should be 2” (5 cm). If not, adjust the locknut (C) to achieve the compressed spring length of 2” (5
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR A B B B C Figure 17. Adjust PTO Clutch A. Window A B B. Adjustment Nut C. .016”-.018” (0,40-0,45mm) Feeler Gauge Figure 16. PTO Clutch Adjustment A. Adjustment Window (Qty. 3, one shown) B. Adjustment Nut PTO Clutch Adjustment WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform adjustments only Check the PTO clutch adjustment after the initial 25 hour with engine stopped, key removed and rider on break-in period and then after every 250 hours of opera- level ground. tion. Also pe
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Mower Deck Leveling Perform these adjustments on a flat level surface. SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING 1. With the mower installed, place the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Turn the front wheels so they are straight. Figure 18. Orient Blades Side-to-Side 2. Check for bent blades and replace if necessary. 3. Place the mower cutting height pin in the 4th hole from the bottom (see insert, Figure 20). Arrange the A outside mower blades so that they are poi
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Service Procedures B A Transmission Oil Filter Change B D Do not allow dirt, water, or other debris to E enter the expansion chamber or transmission. Even a small amount of dirt C can damage the transmission Change Interval: Every 250 Hours Filter Part Number: 1719168 1. Locate the transmission oil filter (C, Figure 24) at the Figure 23. Maintenance rear of the battery compartment under the seat. A. Fuel Tank Cap B. Transmission Oil Cap 2. Lubricate the new filter base
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt B Replacement To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a G concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the park- H ing brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition E key. F 2. Remove the PTO drive belt (see MOWER BELT D REPLACEMENT for removal instructions). 3. Loosen the nut towards the front of the machine on the spring anchor hook (H, Figure 25) to release the C majority
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Mower Belt Replacement To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT A C PRY BELTS OVER PULLEYS. 1. Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a B A concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the A ignition key. D 2. Raise the mower deck to transport position. Pull the lever (A, Figure 27) towards the rear of the machine Figure 26. Mower Belt Routing to release tension on the mower belt. Secure the A. Arbor Pulleys lever in t
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Notes 18 7/2005 TP 300-7237-IR-HZ-N
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FastCut Hydro Drive ZTR Notes 7/2005 19 TP 300-7237-IR-HZ-N
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