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Swisher ZT20050, ZT13536, ZT17542B manual

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    ZERO TURN HYDROSTATIC DRIVE OWNER’S MANUAL 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650 MODEL NO. ZT13536 ZT17542B ZT20050 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts Made In The USA Rev.02.01.2002 Read and follow all Safety Preca[...]

  • Page 2

    ! 1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine service difficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way is Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine warranty. The Briggs & Stratton Engine Service[...]

  • Page 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 WARRANTY ……………….... … .2 INTRODUCTION ………………..3 SAFETY …………………………4-7 OPERATION……………………8-10 MAINTENANCE …………………….11-12 SERVICE / ADJUSTMENT ……….…13-16 PARTS BREAKDOWN ……………...17-21 TROUBLESHOOTING ………………..22 Thank you for c[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects. Failure to observe the following safety ins[...]

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    • Turn off the blades when not mowing. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades and stop the engine. • Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. • Do not operate the mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the mower vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage. Repair mower [...]

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    WARNING: Hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns and penetrate skin causing severe injury or death. • Do not step on mower deck when operating, dismounting or mounting the mower. • Never push or pull unit with another vehicle. Transmission damage will occur. • When transporting be sure to secure mower frame to transport vehicle. NEVER tie down[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS Danger/Warning Decal – OD99155 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal – OD99154 Parking Brake Decal – OD99152 Flying Debris Decal – OD53 Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 7[...]

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    OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER The operation of any cutter can encounter foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-vision safety goggles for over spectacles before staring any cutting machine and while operating such a machine. The operation of any cutter produces sound wa[...]

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    OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) CONTROLS _ OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM : This mower is equipped with an operator ’s presence system. Any attempt to leave the seated position while the engine running, without first disengaging the PTO switch and placing the steering levers in the neutral position will cause the engine to shut off. _ WARNING: D o[...]

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    OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) MOWING • WARNING: Do not operate mower at too fast of a rate. Sudden movements forward and backward at fast speeds can cause accidents resulting in personal injury • Start out slowly moving steering levers SLOWLY forward and backward until you learn to operate the unit. NOTE: This mower has been designed to [...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE - Loose fasteners : Be sure all fasteners are at proper torque. Especially guards and blades. - Parking brake : If brake does not keep unit from rolling, brake must be adjusted or repaired. - Tires : Always check and maintain proper tire pressure (See tire sidewall for recommendation). Check for damage d[...]

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    INSPECT EVERY 25 HOURS -Lubrication: Grease all pivot points with a high temp grease - Battery, check and clean : Keep battery terminals clean and tight. Periodic charging will extend its life. Clean terminals with a wire brush and coat with a petroleum jelly. -Change engine oil and filter : Use only quality detergent oil. See engine manual for ins[...]

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    SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS TRACKING Adjustments to the unit may need to be made if the unit does not track in a straight line. The primary reason for the unit not tracking straight is incorrect or unbalanced tire pressure. Before making any adjustments first check and adjust the tire pressure. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE. ADJUST LINK[...]

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    SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING THE MOWER DECK 1. Turn off engine and engage parking brake. 2. Rotate cutting height lever counterclockwise to lowest cutting position. 3. Remove bolt from pickup point located at the front of the deck. 4. Remove cotter pins on rear hanger points and slide out stabilizer bars.Disconnect tension spring bolt from tensio[...]

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    LEVELING THE MOWER DECK 1. Position unit on a smooth level surface. 2. For side to side leveling, measure the distance from the floor to the bottom edge at the rear of the deck. The measurement should be equal within 1/16 inch side to side. Adjustment can be made by loosening locking nut on rear eyebolt hangers and adjusting up or down as needed. 3[...]

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    SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS BELTS Clutch drive belt replacement 1. Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket. 2. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. 3. Install new belt onto electric clutch and mower pulley and check for proper routing and clearance. 4. Reconnect idler tension bolt to tension bracket. Mower deck belt replacement 1. Rem[...]

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    SEAT DETAIL STEERING DETAIL ENGINE DETAIL FRAME DETAIL TRANSMISSION IDLER DETAIL DECK LIFT DETAIL MOWING DECK DETAIL 1 2 129 3 4 5 6 7 ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 1 STEERING COVER 3644 2 NEUTRAL SWITCH BRACKET 3704TK NEUTRAL SWITCH 3695 3 ZTR CASTER SERVICE ASSEM. 3725 4 HYDRO RELEASE 3678 5 TRANSMISSION MOUNT 3703 6 TRANSMISSION LEFT 3601 TRANSMISSI[...]

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    TRANSMISSION IDLER 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 17 BLADE DRIVER ENGINE SET-UP ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 8 3/4 NUT NB175 9 BELLEVILLE WASHER AS155 10 BELLEVILLE WASHER AS155 11 WASHER NB184 12 BLADE PULLEY B104 13 WASHER NB184 14 PULLEY SPACER 6114CS 15 BLADE PULLEY 4 1/2" B4104 16 WASHER 9021 17 BLADE DRIVER ASMBLY CENTE[...]

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    STEERING (LEFT) SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 49 50 57 51 52 56 55 53 54 CONTROL CARD 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 49 HANDLE GRIP 3673 50 DIRECTIONAL HANDLE 3685TK 51 CONTROL CARD LEFT 3620TK CONTROL CARD RIGHT 3621TK 52 UNIVERSAL PIVOT PLATE 3698TK 53 CONNECTOR (FEMALE) 3608 54 DIREC. CONTROL LINKAGE 3670 55 CO[...]

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    FRAME 69 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 93 89 90 91 92 ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 68 HEIGHT INDICATOR 3728 69 KICK PLATE 3729 70 ACCESS PLATE HINGE 3675TK 71 ACCESS PLATE 3631TK 72 SEAT BASE 3730 73 UPPER MOTOR BASE 3611TK 74 REAR COVER 3711TK 75 TRANS. FAN COVER 3712TK 76 BUMBER 3686TK 77 FENDER MOUNT 3654TK 78 FENDER L[...]

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    MOWING DECK SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 BLADE DRIVER 103 104 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 105 114 113 BLADE BELT IDLER (3714) ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 94 GRASS CHUTE 3732 95 TORSION SPRING 9100 96 CHUTE MOUNT 6030TK 97 BELT/PULLEY COVER 3656TK 98 3/8 EYE BOLY NB204 99 BELT/PULLEY COVER 3658TK 100 MOWER DE[...]

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    CORRECTION CAUSE SYMPTOM 1. CHECK ANDADJUST TIRE PRESSURE 2. SEE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT IN SERVICE SECTION 1. IMPROPER AIR PRESSURE 2. TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT UNIT DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT 1. MOVE LEVERS INTO POSITION. 2. PUSH PTO SWITCH IN. 3. SEE START UP IN OPERATION SECTION. 4. WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE STARTING 5. REPLACE WITH NEW[...]

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    OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. ZT17542 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 Mower & Machine Co. Inc.[...]