Swisher ZT18542 Repair Manual

Swisher ZT18542 Repair Manual

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REPAIR MANUAL

ZT18542
ZT2350
Swisher Mower Co
Warrensburg, MO

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Summary of Contents for Swisher ZT18542

  • Page 1: Repair Manual

    REPAIR MANUAL ZT18542 ZT2350 Swisher Mower Co Warrensburg, MO...
  • Page 2 January, 2006. For those models built before that time refer to the owners manuals for specific parts or call the Swisher Mower factory for assistance. For warranty issues or ordering parts for the engines or the hydro units, contact the authorized dealer in your area.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Engine stalls when PTO is engaged If PTO clutch will not engage Wiring diagram Hour meter not operating Wire identification at switches Wire identification on ZT18542 Wire identification on ZT2350 Carburetor fuel solenoid 10. Battery charging systems 11. Adjusting the drive controls 12.
  • Page 4: If Engine Won't Crank

    IF ENGINE WON’T CRANK ALWAYS CHECK FUSE FIRST TEST #1 Using a remote starter switch or a suitable device, make a connection between the large terminals on the solenoid. If engine does not crank!!! •Battery may be weak or dead •Starter may be bad •Battery cables may have bad connections •Do not go to Test #2 until this test gives results...
  • Page 5: Battery Ground Connection At Engine

    If no results, you will need to replace the ignition switch. BATTERY GROUND CONNECTION AT ENGINE Negative battery ground on ZT18542 again. If all switches are Negative battery ground on ZT2350 This panel is located right in front of the battery.
  • Page 6: Engine Cranks But Won't Start

    ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON’T START Checks for electrical problems •While turning ignition switch to its first position, listen for the fuel solenoid on the carburetor to click. It must click to supply fuel to the carburetor. •Try a new spark plug. •Check for spark at plug when it is removed and the threaded end is grounded.
  • Page 7: If Pto Clutch Will Not Engage

    IF PTO CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE Used on ZT2350 Used on ZT18542 Apply a negative ground to this terminal Apply 12Volts to this terminal. Clutch should activate, if it doesn’t, clutch is defective. If clutch checks OK, use a voltmeter to measure for 12 volts at the brown wire’s terminal.
  • Page 8: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM HOUR METER USED ONLY ON ZT2350 HOUR METER NOT OPERATING Hour meter has a positive and a negative post. Gray wire should go on the positive. Power is supplied from the ignition switch. Green wire from hour meter is grounded by the oil pressure switch, therefore only has a ground when the engine is running.
  • Page 9: Wire Identification At Switches

    WIRE IDENTIFICATION AT SWITCHES 3623 IGNITION SWITCH One gray wire goes to the PTO switch and the other goes to the hour meter One black wire goes to PTO switch and the other goes to the engine plug Heavy red cable goes to the starter.
  • Page 10: Wire Identification On Zt18542

    WIRE IDENTIFICATION ON ZT18542 WIRING HARNESS TO ENGINE PLUG CONNECTION WIRING HARNESS PLUG TO ENGINE Gray wire goes to ignition switch Black wire goes to ignition switch Red wire goes to terminal on solenoid with the positive battery cable Red wire goes to engine charging...
  • Page 11: Wire Identification On Zt2350

    WIRE IDENTIFICATION ON ZT2350 WIRING HARNESS TO ENGINE PLUG CONNECTION WIRING HARNESS PLUG TO ENGINE Gray wire goes to hour meter Green wire goes to hour meter Gray wire goes to carburetor fuel solenoid Green wire goes to oil pressure switch Black wire goes to engine ignition module Red wire goes to engine charging system Green wire goes to hour meter...
  • Page 12: Carburetor Fuel Solenoid

    Fuel shut off solenoid is a Briggs part and is available through them only. USED ON ZT18542 Fuel shut off solenoid is a Briggs part and is available through them only. Gray wire goes to the engine plug,...
  • Page 13: Battery Charging Systems

    AC voltage across the the two gray wires inside this connector.There should be at least 20 volts AC. USED ON ZT18542 Red wire goes to the engine plug and then on to the positive terminal of the solenoid to keep the battery charged.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Drive Controls

    ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CONTROLS Remove left and right instrument covers for access Adjusting this screw and its locking nut can move the handles left or right to avoid contact between them. ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING PIVOT PLATE View by removing right side instrument cover ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING View by removing right side instrument cover Once the tracking adjustments have been made on...
  • Page 15: Tracking Adjustments

    TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments to the unit may need to be made if the unit does not track in a straight line. The primary reason for the unit not tracking straight is incorrect or unbalanced tire pressure. Before making any adjustments first check and adjust the tire pressure. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSUE.
  • Page 16: Replacement Of The Hydro Unit

    REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRO UNIT Prepare to replace the unit by jacking the mower up on the side where the defective unit is located. Use a jack stand to support the mower while you are working. Remove the wheel on the defective unit. Remove the rear cover behind the clutch and remove the deck belt. Remove the transmission idler spring from its mounting bolt on the transmission plate allowing the transmission belt to be removed from the defective unit.
  • Page 17: Repairing Or Replacing The Blade Driver

    REPAIRING OR REPLACING BLADE DRIVER Torque top nut to 90 ft/lbs Replacing this nut each time is recommended. Machine washers are used to keep the pulley from contacting the outer race of the bearing. When applying torque to the top nut the pressure is to the inner race only and onto the shank on the inner...
  • Page 18: Clutch Drive Belt Replacement

    BELT REPLACEMENT ROUTING Part # 3816 Part # 3752 66LR Transmission belt Hydraulic Release Push in and lock to the left. •Clutch drive belt replacement •Remove belt covers •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...
  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Quick Reference Swisher Part# •66LR •3752 •3816 •9004 and 9005 •10099 •9018 •B98 •9076 •3785 •B4104TK •3623 •9043 •3605 •6102NC •TZ2S Description Hydro belt Deck belt for 42” Deck belt for 50” Blades for 42” (1 of each) Set of Blades for 50”...
  • Page 20 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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