Assembly - Craftsman ZTL7000 Operator's Manual

SET-UP
Moving The Riding Mower Manually
Your riding mower's transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief
valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the riding mower
manually. Opening this valve permits the fluid in the transmission to
bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel." To open
the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows:
1. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the riding mower.
See Figure 1.
RH Transmission
Bypass Rod
2. Pull one rod toward the front of the riding mower until the flange
on the rod is forward of the keyhole slot in the frame assembly.
3. Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and release so the rod
flange is against the front of the frame bracket.
4. Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass rod on
the other side of the riding mower.
5. After moving the riding mower, disengage both bypass rods. Lift
the rod and guide the flange of the rod back through the larger
circular opening of the keyhole, then release the rod.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic
bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to
operating the riding mower.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the riding mower manually without first open-
ing the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will result in serious damage
to the riding mower's transmission.
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube from
the manual bag and store for future use.
Install Operator's Seat
To install the seat proceed as follows:
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan attached.
1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive control
levers to the riding mower. Remove any packing material.
NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wiring harness connecting the seat
and the seat switch.

ASSEMBLY

Pull Out Bypass
Rod Then Lower
Into Slot
Keyhole Slot
Figure 1
2. Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat pan as
shown in Figure 2.
Shoulder
Wire Harness
3. Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with
the previously removed shoulder bolts and lock nuts. Be careful
not to crimp or damage the wire harness while installing the seat.
See Figure 3.
Shoulder
Bolts
9
Seat Pan
Bolt
Lock
Nuts
Shoulder
Bolt
Figure 2
Lock
Nuts
Wire Harness
Seat Bracket
Figure 3