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Swisher ZT13536, ZT17542B, ZT20050 Owner's Manual

Swisher ZT13536, ZT17542B, ZT20050 Owner's Manual

“z” series zero turn hydrostatic drive
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
ZT13536
ZT17542B
ZT20050
IMPORTANT
Read and follow all
Safety Precautions
and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.
Rev.02.01.2002
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
ONZTR42
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. ZT13536 ZT17542B ZT20050 IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev.02.01.2002 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 ONZTR42 “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: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION………………..3 SAFETY…………………………4-7 OPERATION……………………8-10 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: Safety

    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.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS 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 •...
  • 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: Safety

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

  • Page 8: Operation

    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.

  • Page 9: 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 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.
  • Page 10 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 11: 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 12: Maintenance

    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 13: Service / Adjustment

    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 14: Removing 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 15: 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 16: Clutch Drive Belt Replacement

    SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS BELTS Clutch drive belt replacement Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. Install new belt onto electric clutch and mower pulley and check for proper routing and clearance. Reconnect idler tension bolt to tension bracket.

  • Page 17: Overall Assembly

    SEAT DETAIL STEERING DETAIL ITEM # NOT SHOWN OVERALL ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION STEERING COVER NEUTRAL SWITCH BRACKET NEUTRAL SWITCH ZTR CASTER SERVICE ASSEM. HYDRO RELEASE TRANSMISSION MOUNT TRANSMISSION LEFT TRANSMISSION RIGHT TIRE/WHEEL - 18 X 9.50-8 SWAY BAR LEFT SWAY BAR RIGHT BATTERY BRACKET WIRING HARNESS SOLENOID...
  • Page 18 BLADE DRIVER ITEM # DESCRIPTION 3/4 NUT BELLEVILLE WASHER BELLEVILLE WASHER WASHER BLADE PULLEY WASHER PULLEY SPACER BLADE PULLEY 4 1/2" WASHER BLADE DRIVER ASMBLY CENTER BLADE DRIVER ASMBLY R&L 1/4 BOLT 1/4 NUT WASHER 3/8 LOCKNUT BLADE MOUNT PLATE BLADE 15"...

  • Page 19: Control Card

    STEERING (LEFT) CONTROL CARD SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE ITEM # DIRECTIONAL HANDLE CONTROL CARD LEFT CONTROL CARD RIGHT UNIVERSAL PIVOT PLATE CONNECTOR (FEMALE) DIREC. CONTROL LINKAGE CONNECTOR (MALE) HANDLE MOUNT LEFT HANDLE MOUNT RIGHT RIGHT CONTROL COVER THROTTLE CABLE ASSY LEFT CONTROL COVER LEFT PIVOT WELDMENT RIGHT PIVOT WELDMENT...
  • Page 20 DECK LIFT FRAME ITEM # DESCRIPTION HEIGHT INDICATOR KICK PLATE ACCESS PLATE HINGE ACCESS PLATE SEAT BASE UPPER MOTOR BASE REAR COVER TRANS. FAN COVER BUMBER FENDER MOUNT FENDER LEFT FENDER RIGHT E - BRAKE REAR LINK E - BRAKE SIDE LINK BRAKE LEVER BEVERAGE RETAINER REAR HANGER BRACKET...

  • Page 21: Mowing Deck

    BLADE BELT IDLER (3714) LOWER BELT IDLER (3713) ITEM # DESCRIPTION GRASS CHUTE TORSION SPRING CHUTE MOUNT BELT/PULLEY COVER 3/8 EYE BOLY BELT/PULLEY COVER MOWER DECK MOWING DECK BLADE DRIVER PART # 3732 9100 6030TK 3656TK NB204 3658TK 3733 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE...

  • Page 22: 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 23 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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