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 Electrical - 36
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Servicing Mower Blades
Removing Mower Blades
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If necessary,
remove mower deck.
3. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it from spinning.
4. Remove mower blade(s):
MX37886
Picture Note: 42 inch deck shown.
• 42 inch mower deck: Loosen and remove nut (A), washer (B), and
blade (C).
MX36300
Picture Note: 48 inch deck shown.
• 48 and 54 inch decks: Loosen and remove bolt (D), washer (E), and
blade (F).
5. Inspect blades; sharpen, balance or replace blades as necessary.
Installing Mower Blades
42 Inch Mower deck:
1. Align the splined center hole in the blade with the splined spindle shaft
(G) and put the blade onto the mower spindle shaft with cutting edge
toward ground.
2. Install washer (B), with cupped side towards blade, and install nut (A) to
secure blade onto splined spindle shaft.
3. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and tighten
nut to 68 N•m (50 lb-ft).
48 Inch Mower deck:
1. Make sure deflector cup (H) is seated properly between mower spindle
and blade.
2. Position mower blade (F) with cutting edge toward ground onto mower
spindle.
3. Install washer (E), with cupped side towards blade, and install bolt (D) to
secure blade onto spindle shaft.
4. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and tighten
bolt to 68 N•m (50 lb-ft).
Service Electrical
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing the Battery
Removing
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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.
A
B
C
G
D
E
F
H
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable
and explosive gas. The battery may explode:
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.
• Remove negative cable first when disconnecting.
• Install negative cable last when connecting.