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Swisher ZT17542B, ZT1436, ZT1842, ZT20050 Owner's Manual

Swisher ZT17542B, ZT1436, ZT1842, ZT20050 Owner's Manual

“z” series zero turn hydrostatic drive
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
ZT1436
ZT17542B
ZT1842
ZT20050
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
Rev.02.19.2003
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
ONZTR03
ZERO TURN HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
Assembly
Operation

Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650
"Z" SERIES
Made In The
USA

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  • Page 1: Service And Adjustment

    swisherinc.com OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. ZT1436 ZT17542B ZT1842 ZT20050 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev.02.19.2003 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 ONZTR03 “Z”...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing Swisher’s ZTR Mower. Before operating your mower, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual . As with all power equipment, lawnmowers can be potentially dangerous if improperly used.
  • Page 4 Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. Keep all shields and guards in place.
  • Page 5 CAUTION! Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. SLOPE OPERATION! Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS 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.
  • Page 7 36” Decal – OD108 & OD112 42” Decal (17.5 HP Engine) – OD109 & OD113 50” Decal – OD111 & OD115 (18 HP Engine) – OD110 & OD114 Height Indicator Decal - OD99151 Height of Cut Decal - OD99153 Swisher Flag USA Decal – OD39...

  • Page 8: Starting Mower

    OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) CONTROLS ● OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM: mower is equipped with an operator’s presence system. Any attempt to leave the seated position with 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.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    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).
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT EVERY 25 HOURS -Lubrication: Grease all pivot points with a high temp grease Battery, check and clean charging will extend its life. Clean terminals with a wire brush and coat with a petroleum jelly. -Change engine oil and filter for instructions.
  • Page 12 SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: 1. Turn off PTO switch. 2. Position unit on smooth flat surface. 3. Place steering levers in outward, neutral-locked position. 4. Turn ignition key “OFF” and set parking brake. 5. Wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect spark plug wire. TRACKING Adjustments to the unit may need to be made if the unit does not track in a straight line.

  • Page 13: Installing The Mower Deck

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

  • Page 14: Leveling The Mower Deck

    SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS LEVELING THE MOWER DECK Position unit on a smooth level surface. 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.

  • Page 15: Clutch Drive Belt Replacement

    SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS Part #: 3816 Part #: 3752 Part #: 3820 66LR- Transmission Belt BELTS Clutch drive belt replacement 1. Remove belt covers. 2. Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket. 3. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. 4.

  • Page 16: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS 36” and 42” Mowers 50” Mower...
  • Page 17 SEAT DETAIL (Page 20) STEERING DETAIL (Page 19) Transmission Idler Item # Description Battery Box 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut Nuetral Switch Bracket Painted Return to Neutral Switch Steering Cover 3/4 Push Nut Blk Plastic Bearing Caster Weldment 1/8 X 1 Cotter Pin...
  • Page 18 BLADE DRIVER For 42 and 50” Mowers ENGINE SETUP Item # Description 14 HP B&S Engine (36" Mower) 17.5 HP B&S Engine (42" Mower) 18 HP B&S Engine (42" Mower) 20 HP B&S Engine (50" Mower) 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut Spacer Engine Pulley Motor Pulley 3"...
  • Page 19 DECK LIFT STEERING (RIGHT) Item # Description Directional Handle Grip Directional Handle Weldment 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 1/2-13 X 5 HCC GR5 ZP 1/2 NR Mach Bushing 14 GA 1/2 ID X 7/8 OD X 1/8 Nylon Washer Handle Mount Weldment Right Handle Mount Weldment Left Pivot Plate Right Weldment...
  • Page 20 SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY Item # Description Seat 15" Back No Arm Rest (36" Mower Only) Seat 15" Back With Arm Rest (42" Mower Only) Seat 18" Back With Arm Rest (50" Mower Only) Seat Bracket Seat Hinge Tapered Spring Control Cover Seat Mount 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt...
  • Page 21 FRAME for 36” and 42” Mowers Item # Description Beverage Retainer 5/16-18 X 1/2 Serr. Flg Bolt 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut 36" Mower Fender Left 36" Mower Fender Right 42" Mower Fender Left 42" Mower Fender Right 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt Fender Mount Seat Base Weldment 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 HTC GR5 ZP...

  • Page 22: All Models

    BRAKE LINKAGE DETAIL FRAME FOR 50” MOWER Item # Description Bumper Weldment Upper Motor Base Transmission Mount Choke Mount 50" Mower Fender Right 3783TK 50" Mower Fender Left 3784TK Fender Mount These parts unique to 50” mower frame only. Item # Part # 3778TK 3777TK...
  • Page 23 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE NOT SHOWN Roller Bracket (28) Mounting Hardware DESCRIPTION PART # 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 DECK IDLER 36” MOWING DECK Item # SEE DETAIL Page 18 Description Deck Weldment 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt Pulley Cover 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut...
  • Page 24 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE NOT SHOWN Roller Bracket (28) Mounting Hardware DESCRIPTION PART # 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 DECK IDLER 42” MOWING DECK SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE Item # SEE DETAIL Page 18 DECK TENSIONER Description Deck Weldment...
  • Page 25 DECK IDLER 50” MOWING DECK SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE Item # SEE DETAIL Page 18 Description 50" ZTR Deck Weldement Pulley Cover (Right Side) Pulley Cover (Left Side) 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut 5/16-18 X 8 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP Sway Bar Right Sway Bar Left 1/8 X 1 Cotter Pin 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    PLUG WIRE CLEAN ENGINE AIR SCREENS REPLACE OR RECHARGE CONTACT NEAREST BRIGGS&STRATTON SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE REPLACE WITH FRESH FUEL CLEAN TERMINALS CONTACT SWISHER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CHECK LEVEL/CHANGE OIL CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER CHECK ANDADJUST TIRE PRESSURE SEE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT IN SERVICE SECTION...
  • Page 28 All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mower & Machine Co. Inc. or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the...

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