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English Operator Manual RZT54x / 96767110200 Please read the operator manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Gasoline containing a maximum of 10% ethanol (E10) is permitted for use in this machine. The use of gasoline with more than 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
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WARNING! Failure to follow cautious WARNING! Engine exhaust and certain operating practices can result in dangerous vehicle components contain or emit chemicals injury to the operator or other persons. The considered to cause cancer, birth defects, owner must understand these instructions, or other reproductive system damage.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........4 OPERATION ..........16 Driving and Transport on Public Roads ..4 Training ............16 Towing ............4 Operating on Hills ........18 Operating ............. 4 Moving Machine By Hand ......19 SYMBOLS AND DECALS ....... 6 MAINTENANCE..........
Do not let children or others in or on the towed equipment. Make wide Thank you for purchasing a RedMax ride- turns to avoid jack-knifing. Travel slowly and leave on mower. This machine is built for superior more distance to stop.
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INTRODUCTION Good Service RedMax's products are sold throughout the world and only in specialized retail stores with complete service. This ensures that you as a customer receive only the best support and service. Before the product is delivered, the machine has, for example, been inspected and adjusted by your retailer.
SYMBOLS AND DECALS IMPORTANT INFORMATION Xxxx xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxx. These symbols are found on the machine and in the operator manual. Study them carefully until Used in this publication to tell the reader of a you know what they mean. risk of material damage, particularly if the reader neglects to obey the instructions in the manual.
General Operation SAFETY • Read, understand, Safety Instructions and obey all instructions on the These instructions are for your safety. Read them machine and in carefully. the manual before starting. WARNING! THIS CUTTING MACHINE CAN AMPUTATE HANDS AND FEET AND •...
• Always wear approved protective glasses or a SAFETY full visor when assembling or driving. • Always wear gloves when handling the blades. • Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a full •...
General Maintenance SAFETY • Do not use the Safe Handling of Gasoline machine indoors or in spaces lacking To avoid personal injury or damage to property, correct ventilation. use care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is very The exhaust flammable and the vapors are explosive. fumes contain carbon monoxide, WARNING! The engine and the exhaust...
If a spark arrestor is used, it must be be used and directed down and out from the maintained in good working order by the operator. machine. A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your authorized RedMax dealer.
CONTROLS belt-driven hydraulic pumps. Using the left and right steering controls, the flow is regulated and This operator manual describes the RedMax Zero thereby the direction and speed. Turn Rider. The rider is fitted with a four-stroke overhead valve engine.
Throttle Control CONTROLS Steering Control Levers The throttle controls the engine speed and the rate of rotation of the blades, assuming the blade switch is pulled out. The machine’s speed and direction are continuously variable using the two steering The control is moved forward or back to increase controls.
Park Brake CONTROLS Blade Switch The park brake is on the left side of the machine. Pull the lever backward to operate the brake and push forward to release it. To engage the mower deck, pull the knob out; mower blades are disengaged when the knob is IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine pressed down.
Cutting Height Pedal CONTROLS Fuses The desired cutting height is set with the height pin. The cutting height pedal releases the deck lift to place the deck at the selected height. Fuses are on the left hand side of the machine and are accessed by tilting the seat forward.
CONTROLS WARNING! Fill to the bottom of the filler Fuel Tank neck. Do not add too much gasoline. Wipe off spilled oil or fuel. Do not keep, spill or use gasoline near an open flame. WARNING! The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation.
To turn to the left OPERATION While moving in a forward direction pull the left Read the Safety section and following pages, if lever back towards the neutral position while you are unfamiliar with the machine. maintaining the position of the right lever, this will slow the rotation of the left wheel and cause the Training machine to turn in that direction.
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7. Open the fuel tank valve. OPERATION 8. Push in and turn the ignition key to the start The following conditions must be fulfilled before position. the engine can be started: IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the • The blade switch must be pressed downward starter for more than five seconds each time.
• When mowing large areas, start by turning to OPERATION the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one 6. Turn the ignition key to the stop position and or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction remove the key.
OPERATION Moving Machine By Hand When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the bypass linkages. The release levers are on each side of the rear of the unit below the rear engine plate. 1. Raise the deck to the highest (transport) position.
carried out by an authorized service workshop MAINTENANCE is recommended to maintain your machine in Maintenance Schedule the best possible condition and to ensure safe operation. Following is a list of maintenance procedures Read General Maintenance in the Safety that must be performed on the machine. For section.
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INTERVAL AT LEAST DAILY IN HOURS ONCE EACH BEFORE AFTER MAINTENANCE YEAR CHECK ■ Throttle cable for adjustment ● ● Mower deck for adjustment ● ● Condition of belts, belt pulleys ● ● Caster wheels (at 200 hour intervals) ♦...
Cleaning the battery and terminals MAINTENANCE Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals Battery can cause the battery to lose power. If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it 1. Lift the seat and rotate fully forward until must be recharged.
Excessive loads created by foam filled tires will 7. Replace the belt shields on both mandrel cause premature failures. housings. Only use tires specified by RedMax.
Nm). IMPORTANT INFORMATION The special blade bolt is heat treated. Replace it with a RedMax bolt if necessary. Do not a use lower 5. With the idler arm in the slack position, slip a grade hardware than specified. screwdriver, clevis pin or similar into the 3/8"...
the front blade tips. MAINTENANCE 4. Confirm measurements once again. The Adjusting the Mower Deck blade tip height must be equal side-to-side. In the rear, blade tips must be 1/8" to 3/8" higher Leveling Deck than the front measurement. In the front, Adjust the deck while the mower is on a level blade tips must be equal from side-to-side.
Cleaning MAINTENANCE Regular cleaning, especially under the mower Caster Wheels deck, will increase the machine’s life-span. Clean the machine directly after use (after it is cooled), Check every 200 hours. Check that wheels turn before the debris sticks. freely. Foam filled tires or solid tires will void the warranty.
LUBRICATION Lubrication Schedule 12/12 Every year Initial hydraulic oil and filter change Lubricate with grease gun 1/52 Every Week at 100 hrs, every 400 hrs thereafter Filter change 1/365 Every day Change engine oil every 50 hours Oil change Level check General IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use minimal Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional...
Wheel and Deck Zerks LUBRICATION Use only good quality bearing grease. Grease Engine oil change from well-known brand names (petrochemical companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality. NOTE: Change the engine oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the engine owner’s manual Front Wheel Mount for the correct replacement oil and filter change Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a grease gun on each...
12. Continue to fill the transaxles through the LUBRICATION expansion tank until the FULL COLD line Transaxle Fluid Change is reached (this will take approximately 23 additional ounces). The transaxle is designed with an external filter 13. Reinstall the expansion tank cap by hand. Be for ease of maintenance.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem / Cause Engine will not start Engine overheats Blade switch is engaged Clogged air intake or cooling fins Steering controls are not locked in the Engine overloaded neutral position Poor ventilation around engine Park brake is not activated Defective engine speed regulator Dead battery Too little or no oil in the engine...
Drain the fuel Always use genuine RedMax spare parts. into an approved container outdoors and An annual check-up at an authorized service store far away from open flame or sources of workshop is a good way to ensure that the ignition.
TECHNICAL DATA ENGINE Manufacturer Kawasaki Type FR730V Power 24 hp BPR4ES Spark Plug (Gap: .030"/0,76 mm) Lubrication Pressure with oil filter Fuel Min 87 octane unleaded (Max ethanol 10%, Max MTBE 15%) Fuel tank capacity 5 gallons 18.9 litres Cooling Air cooled Air filter Heavy duty canister...
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TECHNICAL DATA Torque Specifications Engine crankshaft bolt 50 ft/lb Standard 1/4" fasteners 9 ft/lb Deck pulley bolts 150 ft/lb Standard 5/16" fasteners 18 ft/lb Lug nuts 75 ft/lb Standard 3/8" fasteners 33 ft/lb Spark Plug Torque 16 ft-lb (22 Nm) Standard 7/16"...
SERVICE JOURNAL DELIVERY SERVICE Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Charge and connect the battery Adjust the tire pressure of all wheels to 15 PSI (1 bar) Mount the steering controls in the normal position Connect the contact box to the cable for the seat’s safety switch Check hydraulic oil level Check hydraulic hoses for kinking or leaks Check that the right amount of oil is in the engine...
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SERVICE JOURNAL AFTER 10 HOURS Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Change the engine oil Check seat belt Check ROPS DAILY SERVICE Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Clean debris from mower Check engine oil level Check the tire pressures Check underside of deck Check safety system Check seat belt...
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SERVICE JOURNAL 100-HOUR SERVICE Action Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign Do the 25-hour service Do the 50-hour service Change the engine oil filter Clean/replace the spark plugs Replace the fuel filter Check V-belts Check / tighten caster wheel axle bolts (at 200 hour intervals) Change the air filter’s paper cartridge 300-HOUR SERVICE Action...
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