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Yard-Man RZT42 Operator's Manual

W/42" mower deck
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For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
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.
www.mymowerparts.com
www.mymowerparts.com
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
M
ANUAL
ZERO TURN TRACTOR

Model Number

RZT42 w/42" Mower Deck
FORM NO. 769-02372
(2/06)

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  • Page 1: Model Number

    PERATOR’S ANUAL ZERO TURN TRACTOR Model Number RZT42 w/42" 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

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............4 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ................... 7 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ......................9 TO THE OWNER........................
  • Page 3 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS CONNECT THE BATTERY The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and shipping purposes. To accomplish this, the flange lock related accessories contain lead and lead nut, hex screw, and flat washer normally used to secure compounds.

  • Page 4: Important Safe Operation Practices

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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. •...

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    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 14. Do not operate the machine while under the Mow across slopes, not up and down. influence of alcohol or drugs. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
  • Page 6 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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 7: Safety Decals And Labels

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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. NOTI CE BATT.
  • Page 8 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS CHOKE FAST SAFETY GRAPHIC – LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK SLOW THROTTLE CONTROL INDICATOR – LOCATED ON LEFT CONSOLE INFORMATION GRAPHIC – BELT ROUTING LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 9: Recording Model And Serial Number Information

    CAUTION: DO NOT tow your Model RZT42. Towing may cause severe damage the transmissions. Place the tractor on a Level Surface before pulling the transmission bypass rods to the engaged position (transmission disengaged).

  • Page 10: Slope Gauge

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 11: Section 1: Controls And Features

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 Deck Height Index Storage Tray Deck Lift Handle Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) RH and LH Drive Control Levers Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Hour Meter /Indicator Panel PTO Switch...
  • Page 12 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTE: NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch REAR indicate that position on the tractor when when the tractor is not in use.
  • Page 13 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 K. Fuel Tank Cap • Every 50 hours a "change oil" message will flash on the display for 2 minutes every time the tractor The fuel tank cap is located at the rear of the LH is started.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 M. Throttle Control • When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into the "CHOKE" position. The throttle control is located on the LH console to See Figure 8.

  • Page 15: Section 2: Operation

    The capacity of the incline present dangerous operating conditions. engine and oil filter is approximately 62 oz. (1.83 Tractors can be rolled over. liters) for the model RZT42. Be careful not to • Before leaving the operator’s seat: Shut off the overfill.
  • Page 16 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • The safety interlock system will shut off the continuously for more than 5 seconds at a time. If engine if the operator leaves the seat with the the engine does not start within this time, turn the PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking key to “OFF”...
  • Page 17 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 COLD WEATHER STARTING NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or battery Be sure to use the proper oil for the expected discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
  • Page 18 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral position. See Figure 10. DRIVING FORWARD Faster Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Slower Neutral Position Figure 11...
  • Page 19 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 - 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 13. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral.
  • Page 20 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
  • Page 21 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 USING THE MOWER DECK IMPORTANT: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface, always: WARNING: Make certain the area to be • Place the shift lever in neutral, mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown •...

  • Page 22: Section 3: Adjustments

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the • To adjust the position of the seat, move and hold shoulder screw removed earlier.

  • Page 23: Section 4: Maintenance

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE • Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters) away from the battery. The gas gener- Engine maintenance procedures and schedules can ated during charging can be combustible. be found in the engine manual.
  • Page 24 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CHARGING THE BATTERY SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the A fuse is installed to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amper- tractor has been stored for a period of time.

  • Page 25: Figure

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 USING THE TRANSMISSION BYPASS RODS TRACTOR CREEPING If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the tractor when the engine is running at high idle to move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmis- and the drive control levers are opened out in the sions are equipped with bypass rod that will allow you...

  • Page 26: Figure

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as must be replaced.
  • Page 27 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TRACTOR STORAGE Emptying the fuel system: • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor If your tractor is not going to be operated for an fuel consumption with the goal of running the extended period of time (thirty days to approximately fuel tank empty.

  • Page 28: Section 5: Mower Deck

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley. ment, and maintenance information for the 42-inch • Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the mower deck.
  • Page 29 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 7. Slide the deck forward so that the deck front • Route the backside of the belt around the fixed hanger rod can be lifted out of the two slots of the idler pulley of the deck.
  • Page 30 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 LEVELING THE MOWER DECK • With the deck raised off of the ground, rotate the blades so that they are parallel to the frame of the When leveled correctly the mower deck should be tractor.
  • Page 31 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS Mower Blade Care The cutting height of the mower deck can be set in WARNING: Before performing any main- any of six height settings using the deck lift handle of tenance, place the PTO switch in the the tractor.
  • Page 32 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 DECK LUBRICATION REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer • After every 10 hours of operation and before to Deck Removal on page 28). putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate the spindle assemblies with a No.

  • Page 33: Section 6: Parts List

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SECTION 6: PARTS LIST RZT42 FRAME AND DRIVE IDLER ASSEMBLY REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04303B Frame Assembly ......777I22489 Graphic, Release Lever ....703-05829 Idler Arm, Drive ......
  • Page 34 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 FRONT AXLE REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04148A Axle, Front Pivot ...... 603-04308 Bracket, Castor Wheel .... 634-04277 Wheel Assembly, ....11.0 x 4.0 x 5.0 710-04186 Screw, Hex Lock, ....1/2-13 x 1.25 GR5 710-0514 Screw, Hex Cap, .....
  • Page 35 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SEAT ADJUSTMENT REF. PART REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 710-1268 Screw, Hx. Wash. Hd. Tapp .... 736-0275 Washer, Flat, .344 x .688 x .065 ..#10-16 x .375 736-3019 Washer, Flat, .531 x 1.062 x .134 HT...
  • Page 36 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ELECTRICAL Section of Main Wire Harness (Reference Only) www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 37 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ELECTRICAL REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 710-0227 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp .... #8-18 x .5 710-0599 Screw, Hex Wash. Hd. Tapp, ... 1/4-20 x .5 710-3015 Screw, Hex Cap, 1/4-20 x .75 GR5 .. 712-0271 Nut, Hex Sems, 1/4-20 .....
  • Page 38 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATOR’S PLATFORM www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 39 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OPERATOR’S PLATFORM REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04326A Frame, Seat Box ....... 777I22610 Graphic, Park Brake ....... 777S32354 Graphic, Warning ......777I22307 Graphic, Deck Height ..... 703-05373A Bracket, Foot Rest ......777D10220 Graphic, Yardmant ......
  • Page 40 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CONTROLS AND DECK LIFT www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 41 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CONTROLS AND DECK LIFT REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04160A Shaft Assembly, Deck Lift ....603-04322 Lever, Lapbar, RH ....... 603-04324 Lever, Lapbar, LH ....... 703-05387A Bracket, Lapbar Pivot ......703-05396 Handle, Brake ........
  • Page 42 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 42" MOWER DECK www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 43 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 42" MOWER DECK REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 603-04156 Bracket, Deck Lift ......603-04335A Housing, Deck ........777S32599 Graphic, Danger ......777S30503 Graphic, Danger ......777I22281 Graphic, Instruction ....... 618-0427 Spindle Assembly ......
  • Page 44 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ENGINE CONNECTIONS www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 45 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ENGINE CONNECTIONS REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 703-05441A Bracket, Muffler Mounting ....‘ 703-05870 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 710-04261...
  • Page 46 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 REAR DRIVE AND WHEELS REF. PART REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 618-04326 Transmission Assembly, RH ... 712-0459 Nut, Hex Flange Lock, 7/16-20 GrB . 618-04327 Transmission Assembly, LH ....

  • Page 47: Warranties

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2006 lawn mower.
  • Page 48 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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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