Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Safety Labels
- Safety
- Operating Safely
- Using a Spark Arrestor
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Protect Children
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Prevent Fires
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Tire Safety
- Checking Wheel Hardware
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Assembly
- Operating - Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Level
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Using Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Hour Meter
- Using the Motion Control Levers
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Mowing Tips
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Single Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Kawasaki)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Transmission
- Checking Transmission (Z225)
- Transmission Oil (Z425 and Z445)
- Checking Transaxle Oil Level
- Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
- Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
- Adjusting Tracking
- Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans (Z225)
- Checking and Replacing Transaxle Drive Belt (Z225)
- Checking and Replacing Pump Drive Belt (Z425 and Z445)
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- Getting Quality Service
- Service Record
- Table of Contents
Operating - 17
OPERATING
8. Remove key.
Moving Machine by Hand
Z225 Model:
MX37904
1. Pull out both bypass valve levers (A) at rear of machine.
2. Release park brake.
3. Push machine to desired location.
4. Push in both bypass valve levers.
Z425 and Z445 Models:
When the machine needs to be moved without starting the engine, use the
bypass valves:
NOTE: The bypass valves must be fully turned clockwise (closed)
during normal vehicle operation.
1. Lock park brake.
2. Raise operator’s seat.
MX37905
3. Turn bypass valves (A) on both sides of pump one full turn
counterclockwise (open position).
4. Unlock park brake.
5. Push machine to desired location. Due to hydraulic system drag,
machine will move slowly.
NOTE: Bypass valves should be hand tightened only.
6. Turn both bypass valves one full turn clockwise (closed position) until
tight.
7. Lock park brake.
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection
System
Checking For Plugging While Driving
Check the flow indicator on MCS chute (if equipped) periodically for any
indication of loss of air flow.
If grass builds up in front of mower discharge chute, check for plugged
chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).
If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the side,
check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with blower
assembly.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may
attempt to move or operate an unattended machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the key before leaving the
machine unattended.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the bypass valve is open, the
machine will have unrestricted motion.
• Do not open the bypass valve when the machine is stopped
on an incline to prevent it from going downhill out of control.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if
the machine is towed or moved incorrectly:
• Move machine by hand only.
• Do not use another vehicle to move machine.
• Do not tow machine.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission might be damaged
if the bypass valve lever is not pushed back to operating position
before attempting to start the engine. Do not start or operate the
machine with the bypass valve lever in the push position.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The bypass valves can be damaged
if overtightened. Use care not to overtighten.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with machine running.
• Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut off the engine and
remove the key before getting off the seat to inspect the
machine and attachment.
• Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure all
machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top or
removing chutes.
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