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SETUP, PARTS & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL HYDRO MIDSIZE
Power Unit Models:
730325
Power Unit 15HP Kawasaki Hydro Z-Control
730326
Power Unit 17HP Kawasaki Hydro Z-Control
730327
Power Unit 21HP Kawasaki Hydro ES Z-Control
(Operation & Safety Manual: 4124040)
WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use
and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers
and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or
service the machine.
4124039 REV A

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  • Page 1 SETUP, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL HYDRO MIDSIZE Power Unit Models: 730325 Power Unit 15HP Kawasaki Hydro Z-Control 730326 Power Unit 17HP Kawasaki Hydro Z-Control 730327 Power Unit 21HP Kawasaki Hydro ES Z-Control (Operation & Safety Manual: 4124040) WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the machine.
  • Page 2 © 2002, TEXTRON INC...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4: Safety

    These words appear in this and approved by Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty manual and on the safety labels attached to Textron Products Engineering Department. Any Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products machines. For your Golf, Turf &...
  • Page 5: Assembly/Set-Up Instructions

    Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize GENERAL NOTE: FRONT, REAR, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND REFERENCES BELOW ARE WITH RESPECT TO AN OPERATOR AT THE CONTROLS. 1. UNCRATE - Place both power unit and cutterdeck crates on a level surface. Remove sides and top from both the power unit and cutterdeck crates.
  • Page 6 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 5. Remove upper handle B from shipping bracket C. Place upper handle on crate bottom. Remove and discard shipping bracket C from lower handle D. Retain fasteners removed for later use. 6. Install upper handle B to lower handle D using (2) 3/8-16 X 1"...
  • Page 7 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 8. Open the bypass valves X on each pump by rotating handle counter-clockwise two revolutions. 9. Remove the power unit from the crate and support the rear of the power unit with a jack stand. 10. Cut and remove wire ties S from the control levers A.
  • Page 8 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 12. Install the right hand control rod J, the shorter of the remaining rods removed in Step 4, on the right hand control G using (2) pins H from the parts bag. Adjust swivel L to align with pump arm K.
  • Page 9 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 14. Connect swivel on threaded end of brake rod Q to the brake arm T and secure in place with hairpin S as shown. Adjust swivel to provide adequate braking when the brake control arm is engaged. See adjustment section of this manual.
  • Page 10 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 24. Attach cutterdeck per the instructions on the following pages then return to Step 25 of this section. 25. Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for specifications.) 26. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh unleaded fuel. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! •...
  • Page 11 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize CUTTERDECK ATTACHMENT: Two types of cutterdeck mounting systems are available, fixed and floating. Fixed mounting rigidly attaches the cutterdeck to the power unit. Floating mounting allows the cutterdeck to move independent of the power unit providing a more uniform cut. Follow the appropriate instructions below for the type of cutterdeck being attached to the power unit.
  • Page 12 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 6. Remove belt cover and set aside. 7. Block the rear of the cutterdeck with the appropriate height block for the desired height of cut B. See Support Block Chart below. " 5 " 5 " 5 "...
  • Page 13 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize FLOATING CUTTERDECK ATTACHMENT 1. Unbolt the caster wheels and the shipping brackets from the crate. 2. Remove the shipping bracket from the caster wheel by loosening the caster bolt and sliding the shipping bracket off and retighten caster bolt. 3.
  • Page 14 Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 10. Position power unit behind the crate and cutterdeck. 11. With the cradle raised above the cutterdeck, roll the front of the cradle and power unit up and over the cutterdeck and crate. 12. Align height of cut pins E on cutterdeck with the bushings on the cradle and lower the cradle so pins pass through bushings.
  • Page 15: Lubrication

    Hydro LUBRICATION Midsize MACHINE LUBRICATION Every 50 Working Hours - Lubricate the following points with grease: 1) Caster wheel pivots (2 points) 2) Neutral eccentric pin (2 points) 3) Idler pivot bearings: a) Engine to cutterdeck belt tensioner b) Cutterdeck belt tensioner c) Hydro drive belt tensioner NOTE: The spindles used on these machines use a superior sealed bearing which does not require relubrication.
  • Page 16 Hydro LUBRICATION Midsize ENGINE DAILY Remove the dipstick S and check that the oil level reaches the full mark. If necessary, top off with fresh oil. To obtain the correct oil level, the machine must be level. See engine manufacturer’s manual for proper oil viscosity and grade.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Hydro MAINTENANCE Midsize The maintenance schedule detailed is for average operating conditions. Under extreme conditions (dusty, dirty or more than 8 hrs continuous use) maintain more frequently. Engine (daily) Check the engine for oil leaks. Cooling Fins and Air Intake screen (daily) Ensure that the cooling fins and air intake screen I are cleaned daily.
  • Page 18 Hydro MAINTENANCE Midsize Blade Sharpening Blades may be sharpened by filing or grinding, but with either method the balance of the blades must be maintained at 5/8 oz/in or less. Failure to maintain balance causes excess vibration, wear and shortened life of not only the blades, but most all components of the machine.
  • Page 19: Service Chart

    Hydro SERVICE CHART Midsize NOTE: CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS OF OPERATION. & & e t l Consult the manufacturer’s manual for your engine for further information and instructions.
  • Page 20: Service Record

    Hydro SERVICE RECORD Midsize NOTES _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ & & r i f t l i...
  • Page 21: Adjustments

    Hydro ADJUSTMENTS Midsize NOTE: Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. Speed Control Bar The speed control bar F is held by friction pads. If the setting will not hold, tighten knob E to increase friction on speed control bar F.
  • Page 22 Hydro ADJUSTMENTS Midsize TRACTION DRIVE HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS: The following adjustments must be done in order. STEP 1 - Set Neutral Neutral is set at the factory. If it should require adjustment, raise the wheels off the ground by supporting the machine on jackstands or blocks. Disconnect the control rod A at each pump end.
  • Page 23 Hydro ADJUSTMENTS Midsize TRACKING ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE (L) The tracking adjustment turnbuckle provides tracking control to correct for any hydraulic circuit or linkage differences from one side to the other. To correct tracking: 1. Loosen wingnut K. 2. Rotate the tracking adjustment turnbuckle L to the right to make the machine track to the right.
  • Page 24 Hydro ADJUSTMENTS Midsize TRACK WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The track width originally set from the factory can be increased an additional 3-1/4" overall by performing the following steps. 1. Loosen wheel lug nuts on both drive tires. 2. Raise rear of unit so that drive tires are off the ground.
  • Page 25: Belt Replacement

    Hydro BELT REPLACEMENT Midsize PTO BELT 1. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove PTO belt. 2. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. 3.
  • Page 26: Upper Engine Deck Assy

    Hydro UPPER ENGINE DECK ASSY Midsize FIGURE 1...
  • Page 27 Hydro UPPER ENGINE DECK ASSY Midsize FIGURE 1 4124039-01 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2721520 CAP-FUEL GASOLINE 3.5 4116345 TANK-FUEL (INCLUDES ITEMS 3 & 4) 48310 S BUSHING,FUEL TANK 38540 S FUEL SHUT-OFF VALV 88042N HOSE CLAMP 48016-4A HOSE,.25IDX.50OD X 22"L (USE 16.5"...
  • Page 28: Lower Engine Deck Assy/Clutch

    Hydro LOWER ENGINE DECK ASSY/CLUTCH Midsize FIGURE 2...
  • Page 29 Hydro LOWER ENGINE DECK ASSY/CLUTCH Midsize FIGURE 2 4124039-02 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2721647 PULLEY-4.50E.O.D. 64163-31 WASHER, 25/64 X 1 X 12 2721110 CLUTCH-ELECTRIC 2721331.7 WLDMT-CLUTCH STOP MID 1 2721642 BELT-HA 49.0 2722244 PULLEY- A SECTION 4.50 38304-03 BRG-FLANGED PLASTIC 4121540...
  • Page 30: Drive Wheels

    Hydro DRIVE WHEELS Midsize FIGURE 3...
  • Page 31 Hydro DRIVE WHEELS Midsize FIGURE 3 4124039-03 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4124041 S-ENG DECK, JCBSN HYD 1 2721620.7 WLDMT-HUB 2721956 ASSY-WHEEL 16 X 7.50 X 8 2 2721956-01TIRE-16X7.50X8 MLTI TRC 1 2721956-02WHEEL W/ DUAL VALVES 64267-01 NUT-HEX FLANGED 1/2-20 8 64025-06 NUT-HEX 3/4-16 2A...
  • Page 32: Parking Brake

    Hydro PARKING BRAKE Midsize FIGURE 4...
  • Page 33 Hydro PARKING BRAKE Midsize FIGURE 4 4118421-04 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2721637 WLDMT-BRAKE SHAFT 33103 SWIVEL 64168-2 COTTER-HAIRPIN.08X1.19 2 64141-4 NUT-WLF 3/8-16 64123-171 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X3-1/2 2188131 SPRING-EXTENSION 64163-17 25/64 X 2 X 11GA WASHR 64171-2 WAVE WASHER 2188145 BEARING-.75ID SELF ALIGN 2 4-10...
  • Page 34: Recoil Start Upper Handle

    Hydro RECOIL START UPPER HANDLE Midsize FIGURE 5...
  • Page 35 Hydro RECOIL START UPPER HANDLE Midsize FIGURE 5 4124039-05 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4120259 S-UP HNDLE W/ LABELS 64018-9 BLT-CRG 5/16-18X3/4 G5 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYLON 5/16-18 64152-46 SCREW-SLT HH 10-24X1/2 2 64123-07 BOLT, 1/4-20X1-1/2 HEX 64229-01 LOCKNUT-NYLON 1/4-20 64163-61 WSHR .81X.406X16GA 4116398...
  • Page 36: Electric Start Upper Handle

    Hydro ELECTRIC START UPPER HANDLE Midsize FIGURE 6...
  • Page 37 Hydro ELECTRIC START UPPER HANDLE Midsize FIGURE 6 4124039-06 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4120258 S-UPPER HANDLE W/ LABS 1 64018-9 BLT-CRG 5/16-18X3/4 G5 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYLON 5/16-18 64152-46 SCREW-SLT HH 10-24X1/2 2 64025-04 NUT-3/8-24 HEX 108009-05 CONTROL-CHOKE 55 64163-61 WSHR .81X.406X16GA 4116398...
  • Page 38: Traction Controls

    Hydro TRACTION CONTROLS Midsize FIGURE 7...
  • Page 39 Hydro TRACTION CONTROLS Midsize FIGURE 7 4124039-07 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4120258 S-UPR HNDL W/ LBLS (USED ON 730327) 4120259 S-UPR HNDL W/ LBLS (USED ON 730325 & 730326) 64123-70 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X1-1/2 4120917.7 HANDLE-LOWER, HYDRO 64123-02 BLT-HEX 3/8-24X1 64006-03 WSHR, 3/8 HELICAL LOCK 2...
  • Page 40: Electric Start Battery

    Hydro ELECTRIC START BATTERY Midsize FIGURE 8...
  • Page 41 Hydro ELECTRIC START BATTERY Midsize FIGURE 8 4124039-08 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYLON 5/16-18 64163-29 WASHER 128035 COVER-BATTERY 4124041 S-ENGINE DECK W/LABELS 1 64123-54 BOLT, 5/16-18X3/4 HEX 112386 BOOT-BATTERY TERM POS 1 108055 BATTERY 108061-16 CABLE-BATT 31.5 BLACK 64025-02 NUT-HEX 5/16-18 8-10...
  • Page 42: Hydraulics

    Hydro HYDRAULICS Midsize FIGURE 9...
  • Page 43 Hydro HYDRAULICS Midsize FIGURE 9 2721734-09 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 58026-01 3-WAY CONNECTOR 108029 PLUG, MAGNETIC SERVICEABLE HYDRAULIC O-RINGS 158058-04 FITTING-90 BARB, ADJ. 108205-02 ELBW-MALE 45 8X8 37-ORB 4 88042-04 CLAMP-HOSE 5/8" 2720396 FLTR, 25 MCRN SM CAM 69060-01 FTG-BARB 9/16 X 3/8 ST 69216.7...
  • Page 44: Decals

    Hydro DECALS Midsize FIGURE 10...
  • Page 45 Hydro DECALS Midsize FIGURE 10 4124039-10 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 10-1 4119905 LABEL-CTRL PNL HYD (USED ON 730325 & 730326 MODELS) 4114900 LABEL-CTRL PNL W/CHK (USED ON MODEL 730327 ) 10-2 2000672 LABEL-PARKING BRAKE 10-3 2000570 LABEL-WARN FUEL PICT 10-4 340830...
  • Page 46: Wire Diagram-Recoil Start

    Hydro WIRE DIAGRAM-RECOIL START Midsize FIGURE 11...
  • Page 47 Hydro WIRE DIAGRAM-RECOIL START Midsize FIGURE 11 4118421-11 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 11-1 2721110 CLUTCH-ELECTRIC (INCLUDES ITEM 2) 11-2 2720949 ASSY-CLUTCH WIRE 11-3 4118008 HARNESS (INCLUDES ITEM 6) 11-4 38148 SWITCH-ENGINE STOP 11-5 38383 SWITCH-N.C. 11-6 148082-10 FUSE 10 AMP 11-7 2721505...
  • Page 48: Wire Diagram-Electric Start

    Hydro WIRE DIAGRAM-ELECTRIC START Midsize FIGURE 12...
  • Page 49 Hydro WIRE DIAGRAM-ELECTRIC START Midsize FIGURE 12 4118421-12 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 12-1 2721110 CLUTCH-ELECTRIC (INCLUDES ITEM 2) 12-2 2720949 ASSY-CLUTCH WIRE 12-3 2722325 RELAY-40AMP SEALED 12-4 128010 KEY SWITCH 12-5 2308094 SWITCH-NCNC DBL POLE 2 12-6 148082-20 FUSE 20 AMP 12-7...
  • Page 50: Wiring Schematic-Recoil Start

    Hydro WIRING SCHEMATIC-RECOIL START Midsize FIGURE 13 REF. 4115344 4118421-13...
  • Page 51: Wiring Schematic-Electric Start

    Hydro WIRING SCHEMATIC-ELECTRIC START Midsize FIGURE 14 4118421-14 REF. 4115345...
  • Page 52: Cutterdeck Mounting

    Hydro CUTTERDECK MOUNTING Midsize FIGURE 15...
  • Page 53 Hydro CUTTERDECK MOUNTING Midsize FIGURE 15 4118421-15 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 15-1 2721991.7 PLATE-NUT 15-2 64246-04 NUT-WHIZ M12-1.75 15-3 64246-03 NUT-WHIZ M10-1.50 15-4 64163-82 WSHR-FLAT.406X1.44X9GA 2 15-5 A1104057 BOLT-M10-1.50 X 25 15-6 64263-018 BLT-FLG HD M12-1.75 X 30 4...
  • Page 54: Hyrogear Pump

    Hydro HYROGEAR PUMP Midsize FIGURE 16...
  • Page 55 2721734-14 4112782 PUMP-HYDRO LH ILLUSTRATED AS SHOWN 2721615 PUMP-HYDRO RH ILLUSTRATED AS SHOWN EXCEPT GROUP A IS ROTATED 180° AROUND THE CENTERLINE OF THE PUMP. ITEM HYDROGEAR PART NO. TEXTRON PART NO. DESCRIPTION 16-1 70516 ----- HOUSING KIT 16-2 70517...

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