Disengaging Hydrostatic Drive Units; Return To Neutral - Z-BEAST FINISH MOWER 48ZB Owner's Manual

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Disengaging Hydrostatic Drive Units

Before physically moving the mower when the engine is
NOT running, the hydrostatic drive units need to be
disengaged into free-wheel mode.
To disengage these hydro units:
1. Unscrew both of the bolts that keep in the hydro
system.
2. If necessary bump the bottom part of the mower with
a tool lightly where the hydro systems are located to
ensure the system is disengaged
CAUTION! Never bump, hit or push the actual hydros.
To return to operation mode:
1. Place the bolts back in place on the back of the
mower.
2. Screw them back to how they were originally.
Rev: March 2011
Operating Instructions

Return to Neutral

DANGER! Make certain the engine comes to a
complete stop before putting you hands in the
If the mower creeps or will not stop as desired when
the handles are in neutral position, adjustments are
necessary.
CAUTION: Be sure the engine is OFF before you
open the hydro access panel.
1. Remove the bolts to access
hydro panel.
2. Using an 8 mm wrench, reach
through the bottom of the
hydro panel to the return-to-
neutral set pin bolts. Loosen
bolts on the side that needs adjusting.
3. Be sure the brake is in the OFF position. In a safe
operator position, start the engine.
4. With the engine running, slowly move the handle
on the side needing adjustment until that side
comes to a complete stop. If the mower creeps
forward, pull handle in reverse, If
the mower creeps backward, pull
the handle forward.
5. When the mower stops moving
completely the hydro is in the
neutral position.
6. Turn off the engine.
7. Slowly tighten the bolts without moving the plate.
8. With the bolts tightened, move to a safe operator
position and start the engine.
9. If the creep has returned, repeat the process.
Multiple iterations may be required.
10. Reinstall hydro access panel.
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