DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. properly and safely perform the job. Use only accessories and attachments approved DANGER: White lettering/Red WORLDLAWN background. • The use of personal protective equipment, such as (but not limited to) safety glasses, Indicates an imminently hazardous situation...
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a DANGER vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because In certain conditions gasoline is extremely interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners flammable and highly explosive. may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
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o Before clearing blockages WARNING o Before leaving the operator position Operating engine parts, especially the • Never mow with the discharge deflector muffler, become extremely hot. Severe raised, removed or altered unless there is a burns can occur on contact and debris, grass collection system or mulch kit in place such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.
SLOPE OPERATION USING THE ROLLOVER Use extreme caution when mowing and/or PROTECTION STRUCTURE turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip- There is no rollover protection when the roll over could occur. The operator is responsible bar is down. Wheels dropping over edges, for the safe operation on slopes.
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• All replacement parts must be the same as, gases can explode causing serious or equivalent to, the parts supplied on injury. original equipment. • Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes • Use care when checking blades. Wrap the away from battery. blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution •...
WARNING • New safety signs may be obtained from Removing standard, original equipment your authorized Worldlawn equipment parts and accessories may alter the dealer. warranty, traction, and safety of the • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling machine. Unauthorized changes to the...
The choke is used to aid in starting a cold OPERATION engine. Moving the choke lever forward will move the choke into the “on” position, pulling the choke lever back to the detent will return the OPERATOR CONTROLS choke to the “off” position. STEERING AND MOTION CONTROL The motion control levers control the forward THROTTLE CONTROL...
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE WARNING Located on LH ROPS mount behind seat. The engine and hydraulic drive units can become very hot. Touching a hot engine or The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns. fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days, during transport to and from the Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to...
TRANSPORT LOCK PRE-START Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol (E15 or E85), or white gas.
7. If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine warms up. OPERATING BLADE ENGAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DANGER • The rotating blades under the mower deck Perform daily maintenance • are dangerous. Blade contact can cause Check fuel level •...
• DISENGAGING THE BLADES Use slow and steady movement of the 1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” control levers. • and “FAST” positions. Use caution when making turns. • 2. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage Slow the machine down before making the blades.
3. To stop, position both motion control levers 1. Stop the machine and move the motion in the neutral operate position. control levers outward to the neutral locked position. 2. Disengage the PTO. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT 3. Engage the park brake. The cutting height of the mower deck is 4.
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving TRANSPORTING unit forward up a ramp to avoid tipping TRANSPORTING A UNIT backward. • Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the Avoid sudden deceleration while backing machine. Lock brake and block wheels. unit down a ramp to avoid tipping Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or backward.
MAINTENANCE Note: The left and right side of the machine is determined by sitting in the normal operator’s position. WARNING WARNING Remove the key from the ignition switch, Allow the engine to cool completely before engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) service or making repairs around the engine off the spark plug(s) before you do any area.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE(S) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure • Check the engine oil level • Check the mower blades • Check the safety interlock system • Check seat belt • Check for loose hardware Before each use or daily • Check for belt obstructions •...
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL of time without recharging them will result in Check the engine oil daily before starting the reduced performance and service life. To preserve engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may optimum battery performance and life, recharge cause serious damage to the engine such as batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage...
RECOMMENDED JUMP STARTING CAUTION PROCEDURE Service Interval: As required Connecting the jumper cables incorrectly (wrong polarity) can immediately damage the Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion electrical system. (white, green, or blue “snow”), it must be cleaned off prior to jump starting, Clean and Be certain of battery terminal polarity and tighten connections as necessary jumper cable polarity when hooking up...
CHECK MOWER BLADES CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and CAUTION remove key. Engage parking brake. It is essential that operator safety 1.
Contact your 3. The oil drain valve is located on the RH side of authorized Worldlawn service dealer. the engine. Place the pan under the machine to catch the oil. Loosen the oil drain valve and Important: It is essential that operator allow the oil to drain.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL FILTER CHECK CONDITION OF BELTS Service Interval: 200 hours Service Interval: Every 40 hours 1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above for engine oil 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop change and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2.
7. Proceed to the purge procedure. CHECK SPARK PLUGS Service Interval: Every 100 Hours Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s Manual. CHANGE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER AND FLUID Service Interval: Every 400 Hours ZT-5400 This transaxle is designed with a serviceable filter.
Air trapped in the oil may cause the following THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVES Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or symptoms: “Fel-Pro, Pro-lock nut type” are used on the • Noisy operation. following fasteners: • Lack of power or drive after short-term operation.
Note: Belt routed above park brake cross shaft. It CHECK V-BELTS must pass between the shaft and clutch housing. Service Interval: Every 100 Hours This necessitates the disconnection of the clutch Deck Belt Removal: jumper harness from the clutch. It may also be 1.
8. Fine tune rear adjusters as required. The ADJUSTMENTS single point adjustment can be utilized to gain Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all more adjustment.) moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and 9. Re-measure until all four sides are the correct remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making height.
14. Re-tighten front and rear height-of-cut plate 7. Repeat step 6 for the LH side. mounting bolts. 8. Disengage and re-engage park brake. Important: Torque the front and rear height- 9. Repeat steps 6 and 7. of-cut plate mounting bolts to 27-33 ft-lb (37- 10.
appropriate direction until the wheels slightly creep in reverse. See figure below. Move the motion control levers to the reverse position and while applying slight pressure to the lever allow the RTN springs to bring the levers back to neutral. The wheels must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse.
Adjusting the Tilt MOTION CONTROL HANDLE ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the height: The motion control levers can be tilted fore or aft for maximum operator comfort. The motion control levers can be adjusted highter or lower for maximum operator comfort. 1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever to the control arm shaft.
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE CLEANING Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to (May be required more often in dry or dirty stop, and remove key. Engage parking conditions.) brake.
TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE • Engine seems weak Clogged air filter • Fouled spark plugs. • Carburetor incorrectly adjusted • Machine vibrates. Blades are loose. • Blades are incorrectly balanced. • Engine is loose. • Engine overheats. Clogged air intake or cooling fins. •...
STORAGE WINTER STORAGE To ready the machine for storage, follow these steps: The machine should be readied for storage at 1. Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the end of the mowing season, or if it will not be under the mower deck. Touch up damage in use for more than 30 days.
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative emission- related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Worldlawn Power Equipment. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: •...
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If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by Worldlawn Power Equipment. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
Any Mower or part thereof which, in Worldlawn’s sole discretion, is deemed defective shall be repaired or replaced, at Worldlawn’s option, without charge for parts or labor up to three years of the original date of purchase. Any Mower deck shell, in Worldlawn’s sole discretion, is deemed defective shall be repaired or replaced, at Worldlawn’s option, without charge for...
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