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SETUP, PARTS & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL ZTM 1250
Power Unit Model:
442105-Power Unit ZTM1250 25 Klr Collection
(Operation & Safety Manual: 4136742)
For Cutterdecks:
954204A-Cutterdeck 42" Collection
954804A-Cutterdeck 48" Collection
(Parts Manual: 4136039)
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.
4136743 REV B

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  • Page 1 SETUP, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL ZTM 1250 Power Unit Model: 442105-Power Unit ZTM1250 25 Klr Collection (Operation & Safety Manual: 4136742) For Cutterdecks: 954204A-Cutterdeck 42” Collection 954804A-Cutterdeck 48” Collection (Parts Manual: 4136039) WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use...
  • Page 2 CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some of contains chemicals known to the State its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Your safe use of this Steiner 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. For best protection, study the manuals thoroughly.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 NOTICE !!! This symbol means: ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved.

  • Page 5: Assembly And Setup

    ASSEMBLY AND SETUP ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY – Wrecking bar – Claw hammer – Ratchet: 3/8" drive – Socket:10 mm – Pliers – Side Cutter or Jack knife NOTE: All references below to the "right" or "left" are with respect to an operator at the controls.
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY AND SETUP ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 5. Roll the power unit up to the cutterdeck. Cut the tie holding the PTO shaft together. Connect the PTO shaft to the power unit gearbox with the quick coupler.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY AND SETUP ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 8. Locate the cutterdeck height of cut posts C under the corresponding bushings of the cutterdeck carrier frame. Use the handles on the cutterdeck to lift the deck, guiding the height of cut posts into their bushings.

  • Page 8: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTENANCE CHART ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 t l i & t l i...

  • Page 9: Maintenance Record

    MAINTENANCE RECORD ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 NOTES _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ & & r i f , l i t l i...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Repair machine before using if the Operator Presence Interlock System does not operate correctly in start or run. Contact your authorized Steiner dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose. Replace any broken or missing cotter pins. Repair any other problems before operating.
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points with grease: 1. Caster wheel pivots (2 points) 2. Caster wheel bearings ( 2 points) 3. Deck pivot (2 points, every 100 hrs.) 4.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Check fluid level in the hydraulic system every 100 hours or when a leak has occurred. If the fluid is low, check all components for leaks. To check, remove reservoir cap M. The fluid level should be at the bottom of the filler tube.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Remove drain cap D and drain the crankcase.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 AIR CLEANER The air cleaner with this engine has a high density paper air cleaner cartridge. It should be inspected regularly and maintained. Uneven running, lack of power or black exhaust fumes may indicate a dirty air cleaner.
  • Page 15 Replace bent or cracked blades. – Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin. – Maintain cut angle at 30 – Do not overheat blades when sharpening. – Always use Steiner blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous.

  • Page 16: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 HEIGHT OF CUT The height of cut is set by raising or lowering the cutterdeck on the carrier frame. To change the height of cut: 1. Hold the deck up with the handle H provided.
  • Page 17 ADJUSTMENTS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 PARKING BRAKE Adjust the parking brake to provide 1/4” travel in each cable before the slack is taken up. To adjust: 1. Start with the brake in the 'OFF' position.
  • Page 18 ADJUSTMENTS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS A turnbuckle-style hydrostat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: Support the machine with the drive wheels off the ground. Use jackstands or equivalent support. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks.

  • Page 19: Belt Replacement

    ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 NOTE: Always use Steiner replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Steiner belts are specially designed for use on commercial mowers and will normally last longer. ENGINE-CUTTERDECK (PTO) BELT Raise the seat and grass collection hopper or utility box.
  • Page 20 BELT REPLACEMENT ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ENGINE-PUMP BELT 1. Remove the Engine-Gearbox belt. See Engine Gearbox belt in the preceding section. 2. Use a 9/16" wrench on the bolt B securing the idler pulley to rotate the idler arm enough to remove the belt from the idler and pump pulleys.
  • Page 21 BELT REPLACEMENT ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 CUTTERDECK-TIMING BELT 1. Raise the foot plate on the cutterdeck. 2. Back off nut N to allow for removal of timing belt. 3. Loosen the three bolts B locking the timing belt idler in place.
  • Page 22 BELT REPLACEMENT ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 GEARBBOX-SPINDLE BELT 1. Remove the cutterdeck timing belt as detailed in the cutterdeck timing belt section. 2. Insert a 3/8” ratchet extension in the square hole in the gearbox-spindle idler.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 POWER UNITS CONTROLS: ENGINE : Throttle; choke; power takeoff (PTO) clutch switch; Construction: Aluminum block with cast-in cast iron traction levers; parking brake lever. sleeves. Aluminum head. Configuration: 4-stroke, horizontal shaft, V-twin FUEL SYSTEM: cylinder, overhead valve, air-cooled.
  • Page 24 SPECIFICATIONS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 " 7 " 4 . n i - t f / . l h / l . l a...
  • Page 25 SPECIFICATIONS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 e l l e l l " 2 " 8 " 8 " 5 t f i t f i " 2 " 5 " 0 " 0 / t f...

  • Page 26: Engine & Frame Assembly

    ENGINE & FRAME ASSEMBLY ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 1...
  • Page 27 ENGINE & FRAME ASSEMBLY ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 1 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64164-12 1/4X1/4X1 SQ KEY 45 64123-15 BOLT-HEX 3/8-16X3/4 2228070 ENGINE-KOHLER CH25S 46 810149 BUMPER-RUBBER 2188188 PULLEY-4.25...

  • Page 28: Wheels & Brakes

    WHEELS & BRAKES ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 2...
  • Page 29 WHEELS & BRAKES ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 2 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2228014 ASSY-WHL&TIRE 18X10.5-10 2 41 2720339 ROD-GRASSBOX * 2228014-01 S-10.0" RIM ASSY W/VL 42 64163-55 WSHR .328X.75X14 GA * 2228014-02 S-TIRE-18X10.5-10MULTI...

  • Page 30: Front Panel & Push Arms

    FRONT PANEL & PUSH ARMS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 3...
  • Page 31 FRONT PANEL & PUSH ARMS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 3 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2226001.7 WLDMT-RCVR PUSHARM 49 64025-04 NUT-HEX 3/8-24 64168-2 HAIRPIN COTTER 50 108208 SWITCH DBL POLE...

  • Page 32: Pumps & Control Panel

    PUMPS & CONTROL PANEL ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 4...
  • Page 33 PUMPS & CONTROL PANEL ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 108055 BATTERY 45 2308133 SPRING, EXTENSION 2222125.7 BRKT-BATTERY HLDDWN 46 64152-47 SCR-SLT HH 10-24X3/8 2228048 BOLT-BATTERY HOOK...

  • Page 34: Blower & Fuel Tank

    BLOWER & FUEL TANK ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 5...
  • Page 35 BLOWER & FUEL TANK ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 5 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4129079 ASSY-IDLER ARM BLOWER 45 64163-31 WASHER (INCLUDES ITEMS 2, 20, 34) 46 64123-60 BLT-HEX 1/4-20X2...

  • Page 36: Belts

    BELTS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 6...
  • Page 37 BELTS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 6 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2721068 BELT-PUMP 2721069 BELT-ENGINE PUMP 2721065 BELT-PTO 2721067 BELT-BLOWER...

  • Page 38: Bumper & Grassbox Frame

    BUMPER & GRASSBOX FRAME ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 7...
  • Page 39 BUMPER & GRASSBOX FRAME ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 7 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64123-206 BLT-HEX 5/8-11X4-1/2 64229-06 LOCKNUT-NYLON 5/8-11 2198153 ROLLER, 3 2226011.7 WLDMT-BUMPER 64123-50 BLT-HEX 3/8-16X1 64229-03 LOCKNUT-NYLON 3/8-16 2222049.7...
  • Page 40 HEAVY DUTY AIR CLEANER ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 8...

  • Page 41: Heavy Duty Air Cleaner

    HEAVY DUTY AIR CLEANER ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 8 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4114350.7 BUMPER-AIR CLNR UPPER 4114359.7 BUMPER-AIR CLNR LOWER 4109180.7 BRACE-FRAME 4109261.7 BRACKET-A/C MOUNTING 2198297 CLAMP-AIR CLEANER...

  • Page 42: Grassbox

    GRASSBOX ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 9...
  • Page 43 GRASSBOX ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 9 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2222198.7 SCREEN-GRASSBOX 43 2720936.7 BRKT-LIFT INNER 4124677 CHUTE-GRASSBOX 44 2720934.7 BRKT-LIFTOUTER LH 2222107.7 SCREEN-SLIDE A 45 2720935.7 BRKT-LIFT STOP 2222108.7...

  • Page 44: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 10...
  • Page 45 ELECTRICAL ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 10 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2228060 HARNESS-WIRE 100 KHLR 148082-20 FUSE 20 AMP 108061-10 CABLE-BATTERY 49 RED 158135-01 SWITCH-SEAT, NO 2308095 COVER-TERMINAL 48030N HOUR METER ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 46: Hydraulics

    HYDRAULICS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 11...
  • Page 47 HYDRAULICS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 11 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2226015.7 WLDMT-RESERVOIR W/LAB 2720396 FILTER 25 MICRON 69216.7 CAP-RESERVOIR 108029 PLUG-MAGNETIC 2188173 COOLER-OIL (69053-05 IS A SERVICEABLE LENGTH OF 55") 6A 69053-05 3/8 HIGH TEMP HSE 49"...

  • Page 48: Seat Assembly

    SEAT ASSEMBLY ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 12...
  • Page 49 SEAT ASSEMBLY ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 12 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 198057 SEAT 64139-16 BOLT-WLF 5/16-18X5/8 4126808.7 PLATE-SEAT 158135-01 SWITCH-SEAT, NO 64152-23 1/4-20X3/8 LG SP SCR 33138-09 PIN-CLEVIS GRVD .38x1.31 64144-30 SNAP RING .375...

  • Page 50: Decals

    DECALS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 13...
  • Page 51 DECALS ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 13 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2000691 LBL - HYDR OIL FILL 4124228 LABEL-CONTROL PANEL 2000735 LABEL-OPER MAN 2000774 LABEL-PARK BRAKE 2000590 LABEL, WARN BATTERY...
  • Page 52 OPTIONAL FILL INDICATOR : 970145 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 14...

  • Page 53: Optional Fill Indicator : 970145

    OPTIONAL FILL INDICATOR : 970145 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 14 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2222153 PADDLE-FILL INDICATOR 64215-02 RIVET-POP IFI# 44 2228057 SWITCH-POLARITY 2228055 BLOCK-MOTOR ADAPTOR 64229-01 LOCKNUT-NYL 1/4-20...

  • Page 54: Hydrogear Pump

    HYDROGEAR PUMP ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 15...
  • Page 55 HYDROGEAR PUMP ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 15 4121332 PUMP-HYDRO LH ILLUSTRATED AS SHOWN EXCEPT “GROUP A” IS ROTATED 180° AROUND THE CENTERLINE OF THE PUMP AND THE POSITION OF “42A” & “42B” ARE REVERSED.

  • Page 56: Brake Assembly

    BRAKE ASSEMBLY ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 16...
  • Page 57 BRAKE ASSEMBLY ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 ZTM 1250 FIGURE 16 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION SERVICE PARTS FOR 2188147 AND 2188148 BRAKE ASSEMBLIES 2188147-01 BRACKET-MACHINED 2188147-02 PAD-CAM SIDE 2188147-03 PAD-SUPPORT 2188147-04 SPRING-LEVER RETAINER 1...
  • Page 58 ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory-trained technicians backed by Textron Parts Xpress provide reliable, high-quality product support. BOB-CAT BROUWER BUNTON CUSHMAN RYAN STEINER...

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