Customer Responsibility; Operator Presence; Tires; Blade Maintenance - Swisher ZT2452A-CA Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Operator Presence System
~Be sure the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your mower does not function as described,
repair the problem immediately.
~The engine should not start unless the parking brake is engaged, the control handels are placed in their outward positions,
and the PTO (Blade Engagement – See OPERATION FEATURES section of this manual) switch is disengaged (pressed
down).
~When the engine is running, the operator should never leave the seat without first setting the parking brake and shutting off
the engine.
~When the engine is running and the PTO switch is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first
disengaging the PTO switch, should shut off the engine.
~When the engine is running and the control levers are rotated in, the operator should never attempt to leave the seat without
rotating the control levers out, shutting off the engine and engaging the parking brake.
~The PTO switch should never engage without the operator on the seat.

Tires:

~Maintain proper air pressure in all tires ( SEE SPECIFICATIONS section)
~Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
~Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

Blade Maintenance:

~Stop the engine and remove ignition key for safety. Disconnect the spark plug wire. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding
onto blade. Avoid the sharp edge of the blade.
~ For best results, mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damage blades.
~Safely raise front of mower. SEE WARNING
~Hold or block blade from turning.
~Loosen blade nut and remove blade.
~Replace blade, (SEE SPECIFICATIONS).

Battery:

To clean battery and terminals
~Remove terminal guard.
~Disconnect the BLACK battery cable first, then the RED battery cable and remove the battery.
~Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
~Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until shiny.
~Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly
~Reinstall battery
~Reconnect the battery cables
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