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 Mower - 31
SERVICE MOWER
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position.
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4. Remove pin (A), lower mower deck, and install pin just above lever (B)
to lock mower in lowered position.
5. Remove foot plate.
6. Disconnect mower drive belt:
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• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (C) in tension arm and rotate
counterclockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt
from left spindle sheave (D).
• Remove belt from engine sheave.
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7. Remove locking clip (E) and, remove stud end (F) from front draft
bracket (G).
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8. Remove spring clip (H) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.
9. Raise draft arms to transport lock position:
a.Pull and raise mower lift lever fully upward.
b.Install pin just below lift lever to lock into raised position.
10. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.
11. Slide mower out from under the machine.
Removing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working
near blades.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and
under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is
released suddenly.
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B
C
D
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous.
Before adjusting or servicing mower:
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to
prevent engine from starting accidently.
• Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working
near blades.
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