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White Outdoor ZT 17 Operator's Manual

Zero turn tractor w/42"/50" mower deck
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O
PERATOR'S
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
M
ANUAL
ZERO TURN TRACTOR

Model Numbers

ZT 17 w/42" Mower Deck
ZT 22 w/50" Mower Deck
FORM NO. 769-01148
(8/04)

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  • Page 1: Model Numbers

    PERATOR’S ANUAL ZERO TURN TRACTOR Model Numbers ZT 17 w/42" Mower Deck ZT 22 w/50" Mower Deck IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............3 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS .................... 6 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... 8 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ......................8 TO THE OWNER ........................8 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................9 SECTION 2: OPERATION ....................

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert by White Outdoor. Read, understand and follow to the presence of children. Children are often all instructions provided with the approved attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to 8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14 years and over remove the wire from the spark plug and should only operate the machine under close thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.

  • Page 6: Safety Decals And Labels

    SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, paint- ed over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer. START REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL STARTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST-TIME OPERATORS To START, PARK BRAKE must be set.
  • Page 7 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS TO R ED U CE TH E R IS K O F IN JU R Y, D O N O T O PER ATE U N L ES S D IS CH AR G E CO VER O R WARNING GRASS CATCH ER IS IN ITS PR O PER PL ACE.

  • Page 8: Recording Model And Serial Number Information

    Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed seperately in crate, for more information. TO THE OWNER Your local authorized White Outdoor dealer is interested in the performance you receive from your tractor, and with the maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor. The dealer has trained service person- nel familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest tools, and has a complete line of genuine White Outdoor service parts which assure proper fit and high quality.

  • Page 9: Section 1: Controls And Features

    SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 Deck Height Index Storage Tray Deck Lift Handle Seat Adjustment Wing Knobs (Not Shown) RH and LH Drive Control Levers Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Hour Meter /Indicator Panel PTO Switch Throttle Control Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) Choke Control —...
  • Page 10 NOTE: START- The starter motor will turn over the engine. References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and Release the key immediately when the REAR indicate that position on the tractor when engine starts facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery A.
  • Page 11 Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your White Outdoor dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
  • Page 12 M. Throttle Control • Model ZT17 ONLY — When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into the The throttle control is located on the LH console to "CHOKE" position. See Figure 7. After starting the left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given and warming the engine, move the control handle position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.

  • Page 13: Section 2: Operation

    If the interlock system the tractor motion and wait for vehicles to pass should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. before operating along the road. Contact your authorized White Outdoor Dealer. • Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck •...
  • Page 14 3. As the engine warms up, gradually pull the on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor throttle control lever rearward past the choke inspected by your White Outdoor dealer. detent position. Do not use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to start...
  • Page 15 COLD WEATHER STARTING • Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition switch. Be sure to use the proper oil for the expected temperatures (check the table in the engine manual). NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition Follow the normal engine starting instructions above.
  • Page 16 • Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral position. See Figure 9. DRIVING FORWARD Faster Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Slower Neutral Position Figure 10 • To slow the tractor move the controls lever Figure 9 rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the •...
  • Page 17 - To turn to the right, move the right drive control IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 12. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral. FORWARD RIGHT TURN Turning While Driving Rearward •...
  • Page 18 Executing a Zero Turn STOPPING THE TRACTOR • Move both drive control levers to the neutral WARNING: When executing a zero turn, position to stop the motion of the tractor. tractor MUST STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is •...
  • Page 19 If a safety circuit is mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, not working as designed, contact you White Outdoor wire or other objects that can be thrown dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate by the rotating blades.

  • Page 20: Section 3: Adjustments

    SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • Remove the two hex insert lock nuts securing the hex cap screws fastening the control lever to the The seat may be adjusted fore and aft for the comfort control pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 19. of the operator.

  • Page 21: Section 4: Maintenance

    • Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur- be performed by your White Outdoor dealer. ing the red positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked POS). GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION •...
  • Page 22 Serious tion, check for a blown fuse. See Figure 21 transmission damage will result from If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, doing so. have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your White Outdoor dealer.
  • Page 23 • Remove the internal cotter pin securing the ferrule to the transmission control arm and withdraw the ferrule. Wheel rotation should stop. If it does not, contact your White Outdoor dealer. Keyhole Slot • If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down the control rod as necessary to align with the hole in the transmission control arm.
  • Page 24 • Locate the applicable stop bolt on the left or right Transmission console. See Figure 24. Drive Pulley Idler Pulley Console Jam Nut Square Stop Bolt Drive Hole Belt Idler Bracket Pulley Engine Pulley Idler Brkt. Spring Figure 25 Figure 24 •...
  • Page 25 TRACTOR STORAGE • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into If your tractor is not going to be operated for an the carburetor. extended period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should be prepared for stor- Emptying the fuel system: age.

  • Page 26: Section 5: Mower Deck

    SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- 42 INCH DECK SHOWN ment, and maintenance information for the 42-inch (ZT17) and 50-inch (ZT22) mower decks. Rear Deck Deck Lift Arm Hanger Bracket DECK REMOVAL Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows: •...
  • Page 27 • Use the deck lift handle of the tractor to lower the - The deck is properly leveled when both blade deck lift arms into the slots of the rear deck tip measurements taken earlier are equal. hanger brackets. • Pull the deck support pins outward and maneuver the deck as necessary to align the holes in the deck lift arm with the pins.
  • Page 28 Front to Back Leveling. • When the correct pitch of the deck is acquired, tighten the hex jam nuts against the front hanger The front of the deck should be approximately 1/8 to rod bracket. 1/4 inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if nec- essary as follows: ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS •...
  • Page 29 • Insert the shoulder screw in the one of four index • Use a 15/16 inch wrench to hold the hex nut on holes that will give the gauge wheel a 1/4 to 1/2 top of the spindle assembly when loosening the inch clearance with the ground.
  • Page 30 REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT • Depending on which deck (42" or 50") you are working on, install the new belt around the • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer spindle pulleys as shown in the applicable to Deck Removal on page 26). graphic of Figure 34.

  • Page 31: Slope Gauge

    SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)

  • Page 33: Section 6: Engine Manual

    REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04142 Frame Assembly ....... 777D03399 Graphic, White Outdoor ....603-04147 Idler Arm, Drive ......... 710-0520 Screw, Hex Cap, 3/8-16 x 1.5 GR5 712-0431 Nut, Hex Flange Lock, 3/-16 GRF ..712-0290 Nut, Hex Lock, 7/16-14 GRA ....
  • Page 34 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22...
  • Page 35 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 710-0599 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp, ... 1/4-20 x .5 710-3015 Screw, Hex Cap, 1/4-20 x .75 GR5 .. 710-1237 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp .... #10-32 x .625 712-0271 Nut, Hex Sems, 1/4-20 ..... 925-1745 Key ...........
  • Page 36 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22...
  • Page 37 Graphic, Park Brake ...... 777S32354 Graphic, Warning ......777I22307 Graphic, Deck Height ....703-05373 Bracket, Foot Rest ......777D08312 Graphic, White Outdoor ....703-05460 Bracket, Console Mounting ....703-05467 Bracket, Switch Mounting ....710-04261 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd Tapp ..... #12-16 x .50 710-0599 Screw, Hex Wash.
  • Page 38 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22...
  • Page 39 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04150 Lever, Lapbar, LH ......603-04160 Shaft Assembly, Deck Lift ....603-04161 Rod, Deck Front Hanger ....603-04181 Lever, Lapbar, RH ......703-05387 Bracket, Lapbar Pivot ....... 703-05396 Handle, Brake ........703-05401 Arm, Deck Lift ........
  • Page 40 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-0363A Bracket, Castor Wheel ...... 603-04148 Axle, Front Pivot ....... 634-3164 Wheel Assembly, 11.0 x 4.0 x 5.0 ..710-04186 Screw, Hex Lock, 1/2-13 x 1.25 GR5 710-0506 Screw, Hex Cap, 1/2-20 x 5.5 GR5 710-0514 Screw, Hex Cap, 3/8-16 x 1.0 GR5 ..
  • Page 41 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22 REF. PART REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04178 Rod, Bypass ........710-0395 Screw, Hex Cap, 5/16-18 x 2.25 GR5 618-04163 Transmission Assembly, RH ..... 710-3103 Screw, Hex Cap, 5/16-18 x 2.0 GR5 711-04232 Brace, Transmission ......
  • Page 42 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22...
  • Page 43 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22 REF. PART REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. HG-70862R Housing Assembly, Main RH HG-50132 Washer, HT, .5 x 1.0 x .032 .. HG-70863R Side Assembly, RH ....HG-51129 Gear, 10T/48T ....... HG-51448 Plate, Bypass ......HG-51043 Gear, Jackshaft, 10T .....
  • Page 44 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22...
  • Page 45 MODELS ZT17 AND ZT22 REF. PART REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. HG-70862L Housing Assembly, Main RH HG-50132 Washer, HT, .5 x 1.0 x .032 .. HG-70863L Side Assembly, RH ....HG-51129 Gear, 10T/48T ....... HG-51448 Plate, Bypass ......HG-51043 Gear, Jackshaft, 10T .....
  • Page 46 MODEL ZT17...
  • Page 47 MODEL ZT17 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04155 Arm, Idler .......... 603-04156 Bracket, Deck Lift ......603-04157 Housing, Deck ........777S30018 Graphic, Danger ......777S30503 Graphic, Danger ......777I22281 Graphic, Instruction ....... 618-0427 Spindle Assembly ......756-1188 Pulley ..........710-0347 Screw, Hex Cap, 3/8-16 x 1.75 GR5 710-0528 Screw, Hex Cap, 5/16-18 x 1.25 GR5...
  • Page 48 MODEL ZT22...
  • Page 49 MODEL ZT22 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04154 Arm, Idler .......... 603-04153 Housing, Deck ........777S30015 Graphic, Danger ......777S30503 Graphic, Danger ......777I22282 Graphic, Instruction ....... 618-04126 Spindle Assembly ......756-1171 Pulley, 5.39 Dia ......631-04070 Chute Assembly, Discharge ..... 777S30284 Graphic, Danger ......
  • Page 50 MODEL ZT17...
  • Page 51 MODEL ZT17 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04176 Tube, Exhaust ........651-04058 Tank, Fuel, 3.0 Gal......751-3124B Cap, Fuel ........703-05441 Bracket, Muffler Mounting ....703-05497 Shield, Muffler Tube Heat ....710-0227 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp .... #8-18 x .5 710-04248 Screw, Hex Cap, 7/16-20 x 4.0 GR5 710-0599...
  • Page 52 MODEL ZT22...
  • Page 53 MODEL ZT22 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04162 Tube, Exhaust RH ......603-04163 Tube, Exhaust LH ......651-04058 Tank, Fuel, 3.0 Gal......751-3124B Cap, Fuel ........703-05441 Bracket, Muffler Mounting ....710-0227 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp ..... #8-18 x .5 710-04248 Screw, Hex Cap, 7/16-20 x 4.0 GR5 710-0599...
  • Page 54 NOTES...
  • Page 55 NOTES...
  • Page 56 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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