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”...
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.
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.
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.
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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 •...
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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. •...
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.
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.
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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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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