Swisher ZT2460 manual

1 OWNER’S MANUAL ZT2460 ZT2460 ZT2460 24 HP – 60” CUT 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 6 60-747-8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Made In The USA CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION 1945 - 2005 10277 Rev 05-010 STARTI NG SERIAL # L505-040001[...]

2 LIMIT ED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original c onsumer purchaser is: This pro duct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) y ears from the d ate of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmans[...]

3 CONT ENT S LIMI TED W A RRA NTY ………. 2 OPERA T ION………………..…… … 16 INTR ODUCT ION……………… 4 Fe a ture s……………………… 16 Ge ne ra l………………………… 4 Sta rt in g………………………. 1 9 Be f o re O pe ra ti n g………………… 4 Gra s s He ight o f Cut …………. 19 Unc r[...]

4 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Swisher Zero Turn mowe r. This machi ne is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Conveniently located controls and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regu lated by steeri ng l evers, contribute to the machine’s performance. This manual[...]

5 INTRODUCTION Uncrating & Assembly ¾ Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. ¾ Remove loose parts and packing material ¾ Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate. ¾ Disengage spark plug wire and place w here it cannot make a connection. ¾ Raise the mower dec k to its highest position.. ¾ Disengage the [...]

6 SYMBOLS & DECALS Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 Swisher Flag U.S.A.– O D39 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal– OD74 Operator Must Be Seated Decal– OD73 Flying Debris Decal – OD43 No Step Decal – OD11 OD45- Warning Decal[...]

7 SYMBOLS & DECALS cont. Decals Not Shown OD99128 60” Deck White Decal 10275 ZT2460 Decal Small 10281 Height Adjust Decal 10542 Replacement Parts Decal 10274 Z-Max Decal OD99125 Medium Swisher Decal Hydro Release - 10280 Danger/War n ing Dec al - 1 0276 Throttle/Choke Decal - 10271 Parking Brake Decal Right - 10279 Parking Brake Decal Left - [...]

8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Use ¾ Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure th at you understand them and then abide by them. ¾ Learn how to use the ma chine and its controls safely and learn how to stop quickly[...]

9 ¾ Always look around before and during reversing maneuve rs. ¾ Slow down before turning. ¾ Shut down the mower deck when not mowing. ¾ Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. ¾ Only operate the machin e in daylight or other well-lit conditions. ¾ Keep the machine a safe di stance from holes or other irreg[...]

10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Slope Operation ¾ Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc. ¾ Mow up and down, not side to si de. Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes mo re than 10 degrees. ¾ Avoid starting or stopping on a slop e. If the tires begin to slip, shut down the blades and drive slowly down the slope. ¾ Always drive evenly [...]

11 SPECIFICATIONS FRONT: 4.10x3.5-5 5/8 Bearing REAR: 20 X 10 X 8 TIRE SIZE 27 + - 3 ft. lbs HYDRO Bolt Torque Pivoting FRONT AXLE Spring Assisted DECK LIFT Deluxe 18” Back w/ Arm Rest 6” Adjustable Slide SEAT Commercial Grade Eaton Hydrostatic TRANSMISSION Automatic - On Steering Handles PARKING BRAKE 1.5” – 5” CUTTING HEIGHT 60” – 3[...]

12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Operator Presence Sy stem Be sure the operator prese nce and interl ock systems are working properly. If your mower does not f unction as described, repair the problem im mediately. ¾ The engine should not star t unless the parking brakes (handle controls) are engaged (rotated outwar d), the PTO (Blade Engagement – S[...]

13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Blade Main tenance Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Disco nnec t spark plug wire. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding ont o blade. Avoid the sharp edge of the blade. For best results , mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damage blades. ¾ Safely raise front of mower. SEE WARNING ¾ Hold or [...]

14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-Belts Check V-belts for deterioration and wear a fter 100 hours of operati on and replace if necessary. Replace belts if t hey begi n to slip from wear. SEE SPECIFICATION for be lt part numbers and SERVICE secti on of this manu al for instru ctions on how to replace the belt. Engine REFER TO YOUR ENGINE O W NERS MANUA[...]

15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE X 1,2 Replace Oil Filter X Check Operator Presence X X Replace Spark Plug X 2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins X Inspect Muffler X 2 Clean Air Filter X Replace F uel Filter X 1,2 Change Engine Oil w/o filter X 1,2 Change Engine Oil w/ filter X X Check Engine Oil X Check Belts X X Clean Batter y & Termi[...]

16 OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed 2. Hour Mete r – Indicates hours of operation 3. Choke Control – Used when starting a cold engine 4. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades 5. Ignition Sw itch – Used to star t or stop the engine 6. Deck Li ft Handle – Used to ra ise and lower the[...]

17 OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed 2. Hour Mete r – Indicates hours of operation 3. Choke Control – Used when starting a cold engine 4. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades 5. Ignition Sw itch – Used to star t or stop the engine 6. Deck Li ft Handle – Used to ra ise and lower the[...]

18 OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed 2. Hour Mete r – Indicates hours of operation 3. Choke Control – Used when starting a cold engine 4. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades 5. Ignition Sw itch – Used to star t or stop the engine 6. Deck Li ft Handle – Used to ra ise and lower the[...]

19 OPERATION Starting ¾ Operator must be sitting i n the seat. Control handles must be in the neutral (outward) posi t ion ( which set s the parking brakes). PTO must be in the disengage position (pushed down). ¾ Set choke (if needed), turn key and rele ase as soon as engi ne starts. Adjust throttle to half an d shut choke off. ¾ Close motion co[...]

20 Controls ¾ Be familiar with all contro ls, their functions and ho w to operate them before starting the machi ne. ¾ Motion contr o l levers on each side of the console contro l the direction of movement. SEE FIGURE BELOW Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very slight Control Handles Neutral Position Slow Forward Fast Forward O[...]

21 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ¾ Push out on the Deck Lift Handle and ra ise or low er the deck to the desired position. ¾ Position 1 is the lowest setting and Positi on 8 is the highest position ¾ The cutting range is fr om approx imately 1 ½” to approximately 5” Adjusting The Cutting Height TOOLS REQUIRED: 9 2 - ½” W renches or ½” Soc[...]

22 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement 9 Disconnect spar k plug wire 9 Apply parking brake 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position 9 Remove the belt covers 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Roll the belt over the t op of the deck pulleys 9 Remove belt Removal 9 Install new belt by placing it around the deck pulleys. Refer to ro[...]

23 Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement 9 Disconnect spar k plug wire 9 Apply parking brake 9 Disconnect wiring from electric clutch 9 Remove clutch stop w eldment (9973TK) 9 Remove the engine to deck belt 9 Disconnect idler spring 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Remove belt from th e engine pulley and from the Hydro pulleys Removal 9 Install new belt[...]

24 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment Engine to Deck Belt 9 Apply parking brake 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Remove belt from the mower deck and the electric clutch Removal 9 Install new belt by placing it around the electric clutch and route it through the idler and around the deck pulley. Refer to ro[...]

25 Parking Brakes 9 The Swisher ZT2460 is equipped with an Automatic Parking Brake system on each control han dle. 9 When the control handles are in the out most position the parking brakes are on. 9 Adjustment for the system is located on the ends of the brake cable at the hydro pan & frame 9 Raise the rear wheel off the ground. 9 Disengage th[...]

26 WIRING HARNESS[...]

27 Ite m # D e s c rip tio n P a rt # 1 24 H P B&S En gin e N / A 2 Fram e Pan 9999T K 3 Lif t Su ppor t Pl a t e ( r igh t ) 9937T K 4 Li f t Su pport Pl at e ( l ef t ) 9936T K 5 1/ 3- 13 X 2 G R 5 Bol t N B509 6 2 1/ 2 Cabl e Pu l l ey 10211 7 1 1/ 2 Cabl e Pu l l ey 5542 81 / 2 - 1 3 N u t N B 2 1 3 Z 9 1 /2 - 1 3 Nyloc Nut NB 2 8 1 10 Lock[...]

28 I t em # D escr i pt i on Part # 1 24 H P B&S En gin e N / A 2 5/ 16- 18 Serr at ed Fl an ge N u t N B170 3 Spa c er En gin e Pu l l ey BB10 5SL 4 M ot or P u l l ey 3. 25" 3753 5 1/ 4 X 1/ 2 Key S t ock 4258 6 En gin e Pu l l ey Spacer Sh or t . 687 689S 7 E l ect r i c C l u t ch 3813 8 W as h er Be l l ev il l e En gin e Pu l l ey 69[...]

29 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Ite m # D e s c rip tio n P a r t # 19 I dler Bu sh in g 6037 20 I dl er Bracket Pai n t ed 9944T K 2 1 I dle r P ull e y OD -2 .1 6 " , I D -3 /8 " B 2 7 22 3/ 8- 16 X 1 1/ 2 H CC GR 5 Z P N B107 23 C l u t ch R od Spri n g T 60 682S 24 1/ 4- 20 Flan ge N u t N B524 25 5/[...]

30 Ite m # D e s c rip tio n P a r t # 1 60 Z T Deck w el d m en t - pain t ed 9901 T K 2 5/16- 1 8 x 3/ 4 Ser r f l an ge bol t N B596 3 Bel t Cov e r - pain t e d 6025T K 4 3 / 8 SAE w as h er N B27 2 5 3 / 8 - 1 6 nylo c nut NB 1 8 2 6 A nti -s c a lp ro lle r 3 /8 I D A S 0 0 1 7 5/1 6- 18 se r r at ed f l an ge n u t N B101 8 Deck H an ger - p[...]

31 I t em # Descri pti on Part # 1 3/ 4- 16 N u t N B175 2 Bell ev il l e W ash er A S 155 3 Pu l l ey 4 1/2" B4104 T K 4 S pacer 606 5PM 5 3/ 4 I D X 1 1/4 O D 18 GA Wash er N B179 6 Ce n t er Bl ade Driv er 10541 7 O u t er Bl ade Driv er 10540 8 3/4 I D X 1 3/ 4 O D F l at W ash er B98W 9 B l ade M ou n t Pl at e 9008 10 3/ 8- 24 T w o Way [...]

32 I t em # Descri pt i on Par t # 23 B at t ery 24 Clu tc h st op w el dm en t - pai n t ed 9973T K 25 5/ 16- 18 x 3/ 4 ser r f l an ge bol t N B596 26 5/ 16- 18 ser r at ed f l an ge n u t N B170 27 R ear St abil i z er - Pain t ed 9946T K 28 H y dro r el ease h an dl e 9923 29 S p ri n g fo r I dle r A rm B RS 6 30 H y dro r el ease pl at e - Pa[...]

33 1 2 3 4 6 23 21 40 41 42 43 39 38 37 8 10 9 24 22 25 5 5 5 11 9 27 29 28 36 20 12 34 33 26 17 19 13 15 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 It e m # D e s cr ipt ion Pa rt # 1 S eat B as e 9998T K 2 Control P anel 9991T K 3 Hour Met er 3803 4 T hro t t l e Cont rol 35 " 378 8 5 Handle P iv ot 9985T K 6 Handle W el dment 9932T K 7 5/ 16[...]

34 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Out of fuel 2. Engine not “cho ked” properly 3. Engine flooded 4. Bad spark plug 5. Dirty air filter 6. Dirty fuel filter 7. Water in fuel 8. Loose or damaged wir ing 9. Ca rburetor out of adjustment 10. Engi ne valves out of adjust ment 11. Ext reme cold cond itions 1. Fill f[...]

35 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of Power 1. Cu tting too much gra ss/ too fast 2. “Cho ke” position 3. Build up of grass, leaves and tr ash under deck. 4. Dirty air filter 5. Low oil level/dirty oil 6. Faulty spark plu g 7. Dirty fuel filter 8. Stale or dirty fuel 9. Water in fuel 10. Spark plug wire loos e 11. Di rty[...]

36 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loos e bla d e 2. Mo wer deck not leve l 3. Build up of grass, leaves and tr ash under deck. 4. Bent deck 5. Faulty Blade driver assembl y 1. Rep lace blade. Tighten b lade bolt 2. Level de ck. See section in this manual 3. Cle an underside of mower deck 4. Rep[...]

37 Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found under the seat. The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing. All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mow er & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer[...]

38 Replacement Parts Quick Reference Blade Driver Assembly (outside) 10540 Blade Driver Assembly (center) 10541 83” Engine to Deck Belt 10263 20.5 Mulching Blade 3293 122” Deck Belt 5058 20 x 10 x 8 Rear Tire 3756 47” Hydro Belt 6046 Fuse 10 Amp AS069 Front Deck Lift Cable 9948 Rear Deck Lift Cable 9947 Swisher Part # Part Description CAUTION[...]

39 Maintenance Log Notes Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed[...]

40 SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swishe r was producing lawn mowers from his mother’s chicken house. Max never liked to mow gra ss. He installed a gearbox on his family’s lawn mower creating a self-propelled unit. By tying one end of a rope to the mower and the other end to a tree in the center of the yard t[...]