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OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
ZT1436B
ZT18542
ZT2250
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Z ZE ER RO O T TU UR RN N H HY YD DR RO OS ST TA AT TI IC C D DR RI IV VE E
Z ZE ER RO O T TU UR RN N H HY YD DR RO OS ST TA AT TI IC C D DR RI IV VE E
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
Assembly
before operating this
equipment. Operation
Service and Adjustment
Rev. 06-039
Repair Parts
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRE
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LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a
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Thank you for choosing Swisher’s Zero Turn Rider Mower. Before operating your mower, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual . As with all power equipment, lawnmowers can be potentially dangerous if improperly used. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of per
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The operation of any cutter can encounter foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-vision safety goggles for over spectacles before starting any cutting machine and while operating such a machine. The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear protection is recommended. CAUTION! Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Child
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• Turn off the blades when not mowing. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades and stop the engine. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Do not operate the mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the mower vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage. Repair mower as necessary. • Dress properly. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing.
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Danger/Warning Decal – OD99155 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal – OD99154 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal 50” Mower Only – OD99157 Swisher Flag U.S.A.– OD39 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal– OD74 Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 Operator Must Be Seated Decal– OD73 Parking Brake Decal – OD99152 Flying Debris Decal – OD43 No Step Decal – OD11 DECALS NOT SHOWN Swisher Z 18.5/42" Decal-Left- OD124 Z 14.5/36" Decal- OD112 Z 22.0/50" Decal- OD123 36" Deck White Decal- OD99159 50" Deck White Decal- OD99160 Swisher
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UNCRATING/ASSEMBLY • Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. • Remove loose parts and packing material. • Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate. • Disengage spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection. • Assemble the seat and clip wiring harness into the bottom of seat. NOTICE: Mower will not start unless the seat is connected to the wiring harness. • Raise mower deck to its highest position by turning the handle clockwise. • Set parking bra
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MOWING WARNING: Do not operate mower at too fast of a rate. Sudden movements forward and backward at fast speeds can cause accidents resulting in personal injury. • Start out moving steering levers SLOWLY forward and backward until you learn to operate the unit. NOTE: This mower has been designed to be very maneuverable. Practice in open, flat areas is extremely necessary to become comfortable and efficient with the controls. • BEGIN TO MOW: Before starting the engine, set the desired deck he
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE • Loose fasteners: Be sure all fasteners are at proper torque. Especially guards and blades. • Parking brake: If brake does not keep unit from rolling, brake must be adjusted or repaired. • Tires: Always check and maintain proper tire pressure (See tire sidewall for recommendation). Check for damage due to sharp rocks, objects or stumps. • Operator Presence System: The engine should not start unless the PTO switch is disengaged and the control
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INSPECT EVERY 25 HOURS • Lubrication: Grease all pivot points with a high temp grease. • Battery, check and clean: Keep battery terminals clean and tight. Periodic charging will extend its life. Clean terminals with a wire brush and coat with a petroleum jelly. • Change engine oil and filter: Use only quality detergent oil. See engine manual for instructions. Select viscosity grade according to your expected environmental temperature. • Blades: Best results will come from sharp blades. Re
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SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments do as follows: 1. Turn off PTO switch. 2. Position unit on smooth flat surface. 3. Place steering levers in outward, neutral-locked position. 4. Turn ignition key “OFF” and set parking brake. 5. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect spark plug wire. TRACKING Adjustments to the unit may need to be made if the unit does not track in a straight line. The primary reason for the unit not tracking s
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REMOVING THE MOWER DECK 1. Turn off engine and engage parking brake. 2. Rotate cutting height lever counterclockwise to lowest cutting position. 3. Remove bolt from pickup point located at the front of the deck. 4. Remove cotter pins on rear hanger points and slide out stabilizer bars.Disconnect tension spring bolt from tension bracket. 5. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. 6. Slide mower deck from under unit. INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK 1. Be sure the cutting height lever is in
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LEVELING THE MOWER DECK 1. Position unit on a smooth level surface. 2. For side to side leveling, measure the distance from the floor to the bottom edge at the rear of the deck. The measurement should be equal within 1/16 inch side to side. Adjustment can be made by loosening locking nut on rear eyebolt hangers and adjusting up or down as needed. 3. For front to rear pitch adjustment, loosen locking nut on front eyebolt and adjust up or down as needed. Proper pitch measurement is 1/8” t
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BELTS Clutch drive belt replacement 50” 1. Remove belt covers. 2. Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket. Part #: 3816 3. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. 4. Install new belt onto electric clutch and mower pulley and check for proper routing and clearance. 5. Reconnect idler tension bolt to tension bracket. 42” Hydrostats belt replacement 1. Remove clutch drive belt. See clutch belt Part #: 3752 replacement. 2. Disconnect wiring from electric clutch. 3. Disconnect idl
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WIRING DIAGRAMS 36” and 42” Mowers 50” Mower 15
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ENGINE SETUP 1 Item # Description Part # 1 14 HP B&S Engine (36" Mower) N/A 18.5 HP B&S Engine (42" Mower) N/A 22 HP B&S Engine (50" Mower) N/A 2 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 3 Spacer Engine Pulley BB105SL 4 Motor Pulley 3" 3753 5 1/4 X 1/2 Key Stock 4258 6 Engine Pulley Spacer Short .687 689S 7 Electric Clutch Drop Pulley 688ECDP Electric Clutch (50" Mower Only) 3813 10 12 8 Washer Belleville Engine Pulley 699 9 7/16-20 X 3.25 HCF GR5 ZP NB705 2 11 10 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt N
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Item # Description Part # Note: Spring #2 must pivot freely on 1 Wire Link For Idler Arm BRS6H bolt #4 to prevent pre-mature failure. 2 Clutch Rod Spring 682S 3* 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 4 5/16-18 X 1 HCC GR5 ZP NB501 5 Transmission Idler Arm 3690TK 6 1/2-13 X 3 HCC GR5 Bolt ZP NB131 7 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 HCC GR5 ZP NB107 8 3/8 SAE Washer NB272 7 9 Idler Pulley B27 8 10 3/8-16 2-Way Lock Nut NB280 4 11 1/2-13 Jam Nut NB118 1 12 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 9 13 Hydro Release 3678TK 6 16* Wheel S
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STEERING (RIGHT SIDE SHOWN) 24 21 26 1 4 11 5 18 20 10 22 17 19 23 29 14 16 27 30 25 11 3 10 28 33 15 12 16 6 12 31 13 8 4 32 7 5 9 2 Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # 1 Directional Handle Grip 3673 18 5/16-24 ZP 2-Way Lock Nut NB448 2 Right Handle-Weldment 3839TK 19 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 HTC GR5 ZP NB103 Left Handle-Weldment 3846TK 20 Universal Pivot Plate Weldment 3698TK 3 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 21 Control Card Right 3621TK 4 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 Control Card
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SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY Item # Description Part # 1 1 Seat 15" Back No Arm Rest (36" Mower Only) 3790 Seat 15" Back With Arm Rest (42" Mower Only) 3791 Seat 18" Back With Arm Rest (50" Mower Only) 3792 2 Seat Plate 3133TK 3 5/16-18 Shoulder Bolt NB743 4 Seat Bracket 3833TK 2 5 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 7 6 Tinnerman Clip 5/16-18 3706 3 7 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 16 4 8 5/16 ID X 1 1/4 OD 11GA Black Nylon Washer NB116 15 9 5/16-18 Jam Nut NB173 SEE CONTROL 5 10 T Knob 5/16-18 3844 14 COVER DETA
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PARKING BRAKE 8 6 5 1 2 6 4 7 Item # Description Part # 1 Brake Mount Plate 3267TK 8 2 1/8 X 1 Cotter Pin NB126 3 Brake Linkage Rod 3390Z 4 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 5 5/16-18 ZP 2 Way Lock Nut NB558 6 5/16 USS Flat Washer ZP NB556 9 7 5/16-18 X 1 Eye Bolt NB202 8 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 12 9 Spring (2 speed) T2SM 3 10 Parking Brake Weldment 3797TK 11 T Knob 5/16-18 3844 11 10 12 5/16-18 Jam Nut NB173 12 13 5/16 11GA Black Nylon Washer NB116 14 1/4-28 X 3/4 GR5 ZP NB620 13 15 15 1/4 Spli
