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
Service Transmission - 28
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
MX38109
Picture Note: Z225 shown.
MX38110
Picture Note: Z425 shown. Z445 similar.
MX38118
Picture Note: Closeup of Z445 shown.
3. Remove locking pin (A) on black yoke end (B), then remove yoke end
from arm (C). Turn black yoke end on rod (D) in (clockwise) to decrease
forward creep and out (counterclockwise) to decrease reverse creep.
Repeat procedure, as necessary, on opposite side (E). Install yoke ends
back onto arms and secure with locking pin.
Adjusting Tracking
If the machine does not track in a straight line while going in full forward
position, adjust the tracking:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
MX37941
2. Adjust tracking:
NOTE: Tracking bolts limit top forward speed. If both levers hit
against the tracking bolts, turn both bolts counterclockwise equal
amounts until only one bolt contacts the lever. This will achieve
maximum forward speed.
• If machine tracks to the left, turn tracking bolt (A) clockwise.
• If machine tracks to the right, turn tracking bolt (B) clockwise.
Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans (Z225)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
B
D
E
C
E
D
B
C
C
A
D
B
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris
to fly a long distance.
• Clear work area of bystanders.
• Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning
purposes.
• Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To ensure proper cooling, keep the
transaxle cooling fins and surrounding area clean at all times.
Operating the transaxle with obstructed cooling fins could cause
damage due to overheating.
A
B