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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Models
Z - 180
Z - 180L
Z - 200
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 operator.
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SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Owner’s Guide is an important part of your new Z-Series. It will help you prepare, operate and maintain your mower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your mower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in this Owner’s Guide. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer. See Figure 1. • Every mower has a model plate. You can locate
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SECTION 3: 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 YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe
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• Keep children out of the mowing area and in 2. SLOPE OPERATION watchful care of an adult other than the operator. • Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the and tip-over accidents which can result in severe area. injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy • Before and when backing, look behind and down on it, do not mow it. for small children. • For your safety, use
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• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper • Do not change the engine governor settings or operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are this manual. dangerous. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, • Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the the environment and the
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 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 footi
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SECTION 4: CONTROLS Right Control Panel Lift Handle PTO Switch Ignition/Light Switch Hour/RPM Meter Figure 3 HOUR/RPM METER The hour/RPM meter is an LCD (liquid crystal display) display that is located on the Right Control Panel. The meter’s display stays on continuously. (See Figure 3) • HOUR METER: The meter functions as an hour meter. The hour value is the number of hours of engine operation. Use the hour value to determine when maintenance is required and to cost jobs. • RPM METER: When
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IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH Off On/Light On Start Figure 5 The ignition/light switch is located on the Right Control Panel and is used to start the engine. It is a four position switch. • In the OFF position the engine is not running. (See Figure 5) • In the ON/LlGHT position the engine is running and the Head Light is on. • In the ON position the engine is running and the head light is off. • In the START position the starter is engaged to the engine flywheel. LIFT HANDLE Button 7 6
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THROTTLE LEVER AND CHOKE LEVER Left Control Panel OFF Choke Lever Throttle Lever ON FRONT Figure 7 PARKING BRAKE The Parking Brake Pedal is located on the left running board next to the Control Tower. (See Figure 8) It is used to engage the Parking Brake. Engage the Parking Brake when the unit is not in use. . Indicator Brake Pedal Panel Parking Brake Drive Handles Handle Figure 8 DRIVE HANDLES The Drive Handles (Left and Right) are located at the top of the Control Tower. (See Figure 8) The
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When the engine is running, the throttle is set and the Drive Handles are moved from the neutral position, the unit moves in accordance with the driver’s input (push, pull or both). When the driver releases the handles they immediately return towards the neutral position and the unit will slow and stop moving (while the engine continues to run). The rear wheels propel and steer the unit. The Left Drive Handle controls the Left rear wheel and the Right Drive handle controls the Right rear wheel
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INDICATOR PANEL Temperature Low Engine Oil Battery Figure 10 The Indicator panel is located at the top of the Control Tower. (See Figure 10) There are two or three indicator lights on the panel. When the corresponding light is illuminated it indicates: • LOW ENGINE OIL: Stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level. Continuing to operate with low engine oil can severely damage the engine. • BATTERY: There is a problem with the charging system or battery. Stop the Z-series and con
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SECTION 5: OPERATION BEFORE OPERATING 1. Study this manual carefully. It has been provided to help you safely operate and maintain this unit. 2. Familiarize yourself with all instruments and controls. 3. Fill the fuel tank according to the engine operator’s manual section. 4. Check the engine oil level according to the engine operators manual section. 5. Check the transmission oil level. 6. Clean the air filter according to the engine operators manual section, if necessary. 7. Check the rear ti
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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE If the starter disengages several times prematurely, the engine may become flooded. Use the following steps to start a flooded engine: 1. Position the throttle to the idle position. 2. Put the Choke Lever in the OFF position. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the START position and at the same time, slowly move the Choke Lever to the ON position until the engine starts and continues to run. 4. When the engine becomes warm, gradually put the choke lever in the OFF position.
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QUICK REFERENCE CHART The Z-series can turn with a zero radius. The Z-series uses the rear tires to turn. When turning with a zero radius, the rear tires are used as the pivot point. A conventional tractor can make a circle but it needs a turning radius, usually based on the distance between the front and rear wheels. With a shorter overall length and a zero turn radius, the Z-series has excellent maneuverability. The Z-series does not have a steering wheel, instead drive handles are used to ste
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FULL RIGHT FORWARD AND FULL LEFT BACK = ZERO FULL RIGHT BACK AND FULL LEFT FORWARD = ZERO TURN LEFT TURN RIGHT RIGHT NEUTRAL AND LEFT FORWARD = RIGHT TURN RIGHT FORWARD AND LEFT NEUTRAL = LEFT TURN RIGHT NEUTRAL AND LEFT BACK = REVERSE LEFT RIGHT BACK AND LEFT NEUTRAL = REVERSE RIGHT TURN TURN 15
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DRIVING THE Z-SERIES 1. Start the engine and allow it to idle for a moment. 2. Set the throttle to the fastest position (full open). 3. Release the Parking Brake by depressing the Parking Brake Pedal. 4. Gradually provide input by moving the Drive Handles in the desired direction. Note: The Z-series speed, while driving, is based on the position of the Drive Handles. Push or pull the handles to full for maximum speed and positions in between neutral and full for slower speeds. DRIVING ON SLOPES
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PUSHING YOUR UNIT To push your unit you will have to first relieve the hydrostatic pumps. Follow steps 1 through 6. Lock Position Relief Lever Neutral Position (Right Relief Lever Shown) Figure 12 WARNING: The Hydraulic Relief Levers are near to engine parts that can be HOT. To avoid injury, wait until engine parts have cooled before disengaging. 1. Position the Z-series on a flat and level surface. 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Remove the Hydraulic Relief Levers from the lock position. The
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SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE MOWER DECK HEIGHT 1. Push or pull on the Lift Lever and depress and hold the button. 2. Move the handle up/down to the desired position. 3. Release button at the desired position. ADJUSTING THE SEAT POSITION 1. Lift the Seat Adjustment Lever. (See Figure 11) 2. Slide the seat either forward or back to the desired location. 3. Lock the seat in position by releasing the Seat Adjustment Lever. CHECKING THE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Position the Z-series on a level su
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ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE Brake Rod Frame Brake Arm Measure Gap Figure 13 1. Place the Z-series on level surface without the brake engaged and place blocks behind the wheels. 2. Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 3. From underneath the Z-series directly behind the caster wheel pivot bar, locate the brake rods. There are two, one on the right and one on the left. (See Figure 13) If: Then: Increased force is needed Rotate brake rods clockwise. Decreased force is needed Rotate
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STEERING ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove the ignition key from ignition switch. 2. Detach the bottom of the rubber boot cover on the drive handles. 3. Slide the boot cover all the way up (toward the drive handles) to access the drive handle bolts. 4. Remove both bolts securing the drive handles. 5. Remove the drive handles and the rubber boot. 6. Remove the four bolts securing the retaining plate to the Control Tower cover. 7. Pull up on the Control Tower cover and slide up and over the Control Tower. 8. R
