2300 series frontcut 16 hp hydro 42/48" mower deck (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for MASSEY FERGUSON LZ-60
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual LZ-60 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Massey Ferguson Zero-Turn Tractor. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be when properly operated and maintained.
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Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
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Training Always wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing protection , safety shoes, hard hat) when operating or Read the Operator’s manual and other training material. If maintaining this machine. Long hair, loose fitting clothing the operator(s) or mechanic(s) cannot read English it is the or jewelry may get entangled in moving parts.
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Never attempt to operate the machine without the Keep all movements on the slopes slow and gradual. Do mowing deck attached; the machine could tip over. not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid acceleration could cause the front of the machine to lift Keep the machine and especially the engine exhaust and rapidly flip over backwards, which could cause serious system and hydraulic components clean and free of grease,...
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Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this Seat belts shall be used and shall be properly fastened machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand the about the operator’s waist at all times, except when the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on ROPS are: the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult.
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Hydraulic Devices and Systems Never remove fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient minutes before refueling. force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is Never over fill fuel tank.
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Do not modify engine Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, way.
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
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Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Zero-Turn Tractor • One ROPS Assembly • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Zero-Turn Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual Manual Tractor Preparation The two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass valve that will allow you to manually move the NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and tractor short distances.
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Install Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) Install the upper ROPS section onto the lower ROPS “posts”. Install the bolts and nuts. See Figure 3-4. The Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) has not been installed on your unit for shipping purposes. Using the hardware found in the Roll Over Protective System container, install it on your unit Retaining as follows:...
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Move the upper ROPS section to the upright position, and To adjust the height of the drive control levers: insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips. See Remove the flange lock nuts that secure the carriage bolts Figure 3-6. in the drive control levers.
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Seat Adjustment Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! This tractor is equipped with an adjustable seat, which includes a Maximum tire pressure under any retractable seat belt assembly and an Operator Presence Sensor circumstances is 12 psi on rear tires and 25 psi on (OPS).
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Controls & Features Deck Lift Pedal RH & LH Drive Control Levers Deck Height Index Seat Adjustment Lever Deck Lift Release Lever Parking Break Lever Digital Tachometer & Hour Meter Tool Box Throttle Control Ignition Switch Choke Knob PTO Switch Accessory Switch Receptacles Cup Holder Fuel Gauge...
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Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Parking Brake Lever The parking brake lever is located on the LH console to The PTO switch is located on the LH console the left of the operator’s seat. When pulled up it engages to the left of the operator’s seat next to the the parking brake and when pushed down it releases the ignition switch.
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Deck Lift Release Lever Accessory Switch Receptacles DECK AUX. LIGHTS LIFT The deck lift release lever is located on the left side of the The three receptacles for operator’s seat and is used to lock the deck in the transport optional accessories are position.
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Operation Before Operating Your Machine Safety Interlock System Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully This machine is equipped with a safety interlock system for to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should instruments and controls.
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Practice Operation (Initial Use) Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position and release it as soon as the engine starts; however, do not Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a conventional crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds type riding tractor.
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Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward Move the throttle control lever forward to the full throttle (FAST) position. WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, NOTE: Although the tractor’s engine is designed to run at we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where full throttle, when performing a practice session the tractor possible.
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Turning While Driving Rearward The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn. To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side drive control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other.
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Executing a Zero Turn Stopping the Tractor WARNING! Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to When executing a zero turn, the stop the motion of the machine. tractor MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce Push the PTO down to the disengaged position.
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Using the Mower Deck To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45° WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is for the next and each subsequent mowing. free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects WARNING! Be careful when crossing gravel paths...
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Mower Cutting Blades Low-lift — These blades require less horsepower than hi-lift and medium-lift blades, and they generally work best with wide The blades normally “factory installed” on a mower afford the best leaf grasses, sparse grass growth, and sandy soil conditions. grass cutting performance on the majority of grasses and mowing They generally produce the lowest noise levels.
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Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 500 Hours After Mowing Each use Check gasoline level Check tires & tire pressure Check deck, mower and hydro drive belts Check blades and blade bolt tightness Check safety switches for proper operation Check fluid level in transmission oil expansion reservoir Check engine intake screen/cover...
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OIL CHART Number of Oil Points Description DAILY Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply Deck Suspension Pivots the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin off any excess.
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Maintenance Locate the oil drain hose on the engine. See Figure 6-1. Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, contact you authorized dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly.
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Battery Storage The wheel with the leaking tire should be inflated to 12 psi for the rear tire and 14 psi for the front tire . Then place the wheel in a When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect the large bucket of water.
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Turn on the water supply. Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine one or From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine and two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls. engage the PTO.
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Adjustments Front to Back Leveling Measure the blade-to-ground height at the right rear blade Seat tip. Again be sure to measure at the blade tip at the rear of the right blade when aligned along the mower centerline. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on The blade-to-ground height at the rear of the blade tip adjusting the seat.
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Brakes To lessen the tension on the belt loosen the flange lock nuts on the deck rods and then loosen the jam nuts until a ten-pound The parking brake handle should engage with moderate force. pull with a spring scale deflects the belt about 1⁄2”. Then re- The brake cable should not require adjustment, but if necessary tighten the flange lock nuts.
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Removing/Installing the Inner Baffle The inner flow-control baffle can be removed depending on the mowing conditions. The baffle controls discharge and can be removed for high-volume grasses and installed for precision cutting. Remove the carriage bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts that secure the baffle to the deck to mow high-volume grasses.
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Service Battery Removal Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting instructions previously provided; then disconnect the WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their connection. accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and repaired hands after handling.
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Electric PTO Clutch Remove the four lynch pins that secure the deck to the deck lift assembly. See Figure 7-3. This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is in the operator’s seat and the PTO is engaged. This electric clutch is a normally trouble free device.
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Replacing the PTO Belt The speed nut should hold the carriage screw and tab bolt in place, if not re-install as shown in Figure 7-6. Remove the PTO belt from the deck as instructed in the Using a 1⁄2” drive insert the male end into the 1⁄2” square Deck Removal section then remove it from around the PTO opening in the deck idler assembly and rotate the idler clutch.
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Sharpening the Blades Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to prevent it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a Set the parking brake. block of wood between the blade and the deck housing. See Figure 7-8.
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Changing the Spindle Assembly Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. Remove the deck cover. Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Deck belt.) Remove the blade.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Uneven cut 1. Deck not leveled properly. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Dull blade. 2.
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Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KM-11013-7044 Outer Air Filter KM-11013-7045 Inner Air Filter KM-49019-0707 Fuel Filter KM-49065-7010 Oil Filter 754-04319 Deck Belt 754-04296 PTO Belt 954-04320 Drive Belt 942-04415 Hi-Lift Blade, 21.0 918-05132 Deck Spindle...
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Component Part Number and Description 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 751-12754 Gas Cap 946-04840 Throttle Control 946-04812 Choke Control 925-1745A Ignition Key 01006693P Discharge Chute Assembly 634-05013 Wheel Assembly, 24 x 12-12 634-05012 Wheel Assembly, 13 x 6.50-6 10 — R ection eplacement aRtS...
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Warranty Conditions — Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.
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