CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. ADVERTENCIA: Cáncer y Dãno Reproductivo - www.65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. ADVERTENCIA El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de este producto con-...
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Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation.
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Schiller of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and...
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SAFETY LAWNAIRE ZTS PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION Site preparation and circumstances Operator preparation and training – Evaluate the terrain to determine what Read the Operation & Safety accessories and attachments are needed to Manual properly and safely perform the job. Only use –...
SAFETY LAWNAIRE ZTS MACHINE PREPARATION STARTING – Check operator present interlock system and – Start only according to instructions in this manual brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems or on the machine. before using. – Before attempting to start the engine, make sure: –...
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SAFETY LAWNAIRE ZTS – Do not aerate steep slopes: INTERRUPTING OPERATION Slope is too steep if: – Before leaving the operator's position: - the machine must be crabbed (turned partially - Park on level ground; sideways uphill) to drive across the slope. - Set the parking brake;...
SAFETY LAWNAIRE ZTS MAINTENANCE SAFETY FUEL WARNING IN GENERAL – Gasoline and diesel fuels are flammable; gasoline vapors – Maintain machine according to manufacturer's are explosive. Use extra schedule and instructions for maximum safety care when handling. and best results. –...
SAFETY LAWNAIRE ZTS BATTERY JUMP STARTING WARNING Battery acid is caustic and fumes 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. are explosive and can cause seri- Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories ous injury or death. on both machines.
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LABELS LAWNAIRE ZTS WARNING NOTICE BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING: Maintain a - Read and understand the operator manual and all labels. 4’ or greater - Be sure the machine is in safe operating turning radius condition and the operator presence works. when aerating - Make necessary repairs.
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LABELS LAWNAIRE ZTS PIN MAX DEPTH PIN MAX DEPTH 2” 2” 2-1/2” 2-1/2” 3” 3” 3-1/2” 3-1/2” 4” 4” 4-1/2” 4-1/2” 5” 5” USE SAME HOLE ON BOTH SIDES USE SAME HOLE ON BOTH SIDES 4172887 4172886 JACK STANDS Service Guide HYDRAULIC OIL TO RAISE MACHINE: Read and understand the Operator Manual before servicing.
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ASSEMBLY / CONTROLS LAWNAIRE ZTS ASSEMBLY / SET UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLY. 2. Remove the brackets securing the machine to the pallet. Reinstall the caster axle nuts. Tighten the nuts. Fill tires at pressure at 15 psi on the rear tires and 25 psi on the front tires. 3.
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CONTROLS LAWNAIRE ZTS DEPTH SET (J1 & J2) - The depth setting is located below and to the rear of the engine on each side. Place the pin in the hole on each side for the depth you wish to aerate. NOTE: Actual depth may vary depending on soil conditions, tire pressure and tine wear.
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CONTROLS LAWNAIRE ZTS PAD (M) - The pad (M) may be removed for access to the inside of the control tower and to access the document tube (N) containing the operator's manual. It may be un-clipped and used as a kneeling pad. To remove, lift up and pull out at the bottom of the pad.
CONTROLS LAWNAIRE ZTS OPERATOR PLATFORM The operator platform may be raised to shorten the machine for transport or to allow use as a walk behind unit. Flip the operator platform up and secure with the latch. Operate the machine normally. To lower the operator platform, lift the latch, and lower the operator platform to the riding position.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST LAWNAIRE ZTS PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety ___ Never allow riders. decal instructions. ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in other hard objects that might affect aeration, good condition.
OPERATION LAWNAIRE ZTS FUELING OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM – Fill fuel tank(s) with good quality, clean, unleaded gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. Do not use fuel To start the engine: with more than 10% ethanol (E10). – The left hand operator presence control lever –...
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OPERATION LAWNAIRE ZTS STEERING Turns during reverse movement: Forward movement - To – Reverse right turn - move the machine straight move the right traction ahead, push both control lever forward toward levers forward equally neutral to slow the right FORWARD REVERSE RIGHT TURN from their neutral posi-...
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OPERATION LAWNAIRE ZTS AERATING Use of the Depth Stops (J1 & J2) NOTE: For best performance, the lawn to be aerated – The depth stops enable consistent core depth in should be thoroughly watered the day before. varying soil conditions by setting the maximum core 1.
TRANSPORTATION / STORAGE LAWNAIRE ZTS TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR PLATFORM To reduce the space required, the operator platform may be folded up. A latch is provided to hold it in the "UP" position. the latch automatically engages when the platform is raised. to lower the operator platform, raise the latch to disengage it and lower the platform.
MAINTENANCE LAWNAIRE ZTS CHECK DAILY Operator Presence Interlock System - Start Operation For the engine to crank, the parking brake must be ON, and the operator present control lever must be re- leased in the neutral position. Stand on the operator platform and check, one by one, if the engine will crank with the parking brake OFF or the operator control lever held down.
MAINTENANCE LAWNAIRE ZTS JACK STANDS Your machine is equipped with built in jackstands. The jack stands are useful to raise the drive wheels off the ground for maintenance and changing chains and belts. – When jack stands have been positioned, run or stop engine as appropriate for the work being performed.
MAINTENANCE LAWNAIRE ZTS ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the en- gine off and spark plug wires disconnected. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J. Lay hose assembly over the frame edge.
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MAINTENANCE LAWNAIRE ZTS LUBRICATION PIVOTS Every 500 hours or yearly (whichever comes first): Caster pivots (2 per) Transaxle idler pivots (1 per) Hydraulic cylinder pivots (1 per) WARNING CHAINS-LUBRICATION AND TENSION Check chain tension after the first 4 hours of operation as detailed below.
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MAINTENANCE LAWNAIRE ZTS TRANSAXLE & HYDRAULIC OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the en- gine off and spark plug wires disconnected. Check cold. Add 20w50 oil if necessary to the indicated level. Do not overfill. When the oil warms up it ex- pands.
MAINTENANCE LAWNAIRE ZTS PURGING TRANSAXLES 2. Raise the drive wheels off the ground. Support unit with jack stands or other suitable means. Due to the effects air has on efficiency in hydrostatic 3. With the bypass valve open, and the engine drive applications, it is critical that it be purged from running, slowly move the control levers in both the system.
MAINTENANCE CHART LAWNAIRE ZTS t l i t l i Lubricate chains Check chain tension *CHANGE TRANSAXLE OIL AFTER INITAL 75-100 HOURS.
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ADJUSTMENTS LAWNAIRE ZTS MAXIMUM AERATION DEPTH Depth stops set the maximum aeration depth. Maximum aeration depth may be adjusted by changing the hole the depth stop pin is in. Typical aeration depth is 2 1/2 - 3” (60-75 mm). Pins J1 on both sides of the machine need to be in the same hole so the tine frame is not twisted during operation.
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ADJUSTMENTS LAWNAIRE ZTS TRACTION CONTROL LINKAGE The transaxles on this machine are spring loaded to the neutral position. The traction control levers need to be adjusted so the LH lever is in the neutral slot when the tractions are released. The right hand lever is adjusted to line up with the left hand lever.
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ADJUSTMENTS LAWNAIRE ZTS CHAINS Tines may drop suddenly. Support the tines when working underneath them. NOTE: It is normal for there to be some play in the chain. WHEEL AND TINE DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS 1. Raise the machine and support it on the built in jack stands.
BELT REPLACEMENT LAWNAIRE ZTS NOTE: Use replacement belts from Schiller Grounds care, Inc. not general purpose belts. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. belts are specifically designed for the loads of this machine and will normally pro- vide longer service life. ENGINE-TRANSAXLE BELT 1.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT LAWNAIRE ZTS NOTE: It is recommended replacement chains TINE CHAIN from Schiller Grounds care, Inc. be used. Schiller Tines may drop suddenly. Support tines when work- Grounds Care, Inc. supplies a premium quality chain ing underneath them. cut to the correct length. Replace all chains together 1.
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CHAIN REPLACEMENT LAWNAIRE ZTS WHEEL CHAIN 1. Start the engine and raise the machine ion the jack stands. See jack stands section page 19. Stop the engine. Open the transaxle by pass valves so you can rotate the tines and axles manually.
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LOWER ENGINE ASSEMBLY LAWNAIRE ZTS FIGURE 2 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4171512.7 PLT-ENGINE MOUNTING 4173822 PUMP-GEAR 2.1XCC 4171447 PULLEY-4 IN 4164382 ENGINE-KAW FS541V ES 2690030-03 FTG-3/4-16 ORB X 1/2 BARB 4174462 S-MAIN FRAME 64006-06 LOCKWSHR-7/16 HELICAL 2308000 PULLEY-IDLER 4.00 EOD 25-2503-8-6...
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FUEL TANK, BATTERY, RESERVOIR LAWNAIRE ZTS FIGURE 3 USED ON 554930 ONLY (10”) To Carburetor (36”) (7”) USED ON (12”) 554930CA ONLY 32 31 (41.5”) (21.5”) Carburetor To Rollover Vent on Tank...
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