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Swisher ZT2866 Owner's Manual

28 hp – 66 cut
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ZT2866 & ZT2866-CA
28 HP – 66" CUT
CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF INNOVATION
SINCE 1945
1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093
Made In The
PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650
USA
Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945
OWNER'S MANUAL
STARTING SERIAL # L111-002001
17532
Rev. 10-361

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  • Page 1 ZT2866 & ZT2866-CA 28 HP – 66” CUT CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF INNOVATION SINCE 1945 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 Made In The PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 OWNER’S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL # L111-002001 17532 Rev.

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    1-800-222-8183. The model number, serial number, date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hydro Belt Replacement…….. 20 RESPONSIBILITY…………… Seat Adjustment……………… 21 Operator Presence…………… 10 WIRING SCHEMATIC………… Tires……………………………10 PARTS BREAKDOWN……… Blade Maintenance…………… 10 TROUBLESHOOTING……… Battery…………………………10 MOWER IDENTIFICATION… V-belts…………………………11 REPLACEMENT PARTS…… Engine…………………………11 Warranty Rights…………….. Overall Unit Care………….…… 11 SWISHER HISTORY………… Transporting Safety…………… 11 SPECIFICATIONS…………… Maintenance……….………… 12...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Swisher Zero Turn mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Conveniently located controls and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regulated by steering levers, contribute to the machine’s performance.

  • Page 5: Uncrating & Assembly

    INTRODUCTION Uncrating & Assembly TOOLS REQUIRED:  2 - ½” Wrenches or ½” Socket with drive ratchet  Tire pressure gauge  Nail bar or claw hammer  Wire snips To Remove The Mower From The Crate:  Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. ...

  • Page 6: Symbols & Decals

    SYMBOLS & DECALS OD45- Warning Decal Swisher Flag U.S.A.– OD39 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal– OD74 Flying Debris Decal – OD43 Operator Must Be Seated Decal– OD73 No Step Decal – OD11 Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 Key/PTO Decal - 10273...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. General Use ...

  • Page 8: Slope Operation

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Use Continued…  Always wear approved protective glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving.  Ear Protection is recommended Remember  Never wear loose clothing that can get caught in moving parts. The operator is responsible for avoiding dangers or accidents.
  • Page 9 MOWING SAFETY •WARNING – Petrol is highly flammable. - store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose; - refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling; - add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

  • Page 10: Customer Responsibility

    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 and the PTO (Blade Engagement –...
  • Page 11 CHARGING TIPS •To avoid a battery explosion, never attempt to charge a frozen battery. •Warning: Gel and AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries require a voltage-limited charger. Charging a Gel or AGM battery on a typical shop charger, even one time, may greatly shorten its life. •Important: Never overcharge batteries.

  • Page 12: V-Belts

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES/SPECIFICATIONS V-Belts Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. SEE SPECIFICATION for belt part numbers and SERVICE section of this manual for instructions on how to replace the belt. Engine REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL Overall Unit Care...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before Before Each 8 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Season Storage Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Parking Brake Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Clean Battery & Terminals Check Belts Check Engine Oil...

  • Page 14: Features

    OPERATION FEATURES Throttle Control – Used to control Control Levers – Sets the speed of the Engine Speed mower in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower . Hour Meter – Indicates hours of operation Hydro Bypass – Engages transmissions for normal operation and disengages Choke Control –...
  • Page 15 OPERATION FEATURES Throttle Control – Used to control Control Levers – Sets the speed of the Engine Speed mower in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower. Hour Meter – Indicates hours of operation Hydro Bypass – Engages transmissions for normal operation and disengages Choke Control –...
  • Page 16 OPERATION FEATURES Left Control Panel Right Control Panel Rear of Unit Throttle Control – Used to control Control Levers – Sets the speed of the Engine Speed mower in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower. Hour Meter –...

  • Page 17: Starting

    OPERATION Starting  Operator must be sitting in the seat. Control handles must be in the neutral (outward) position. PTO must be in the disengage position (pushed down).  Set choke (if needed), turn key and release as soon as engine starts. Adjust throttle to half and shut choke off.

  • Page 18: Controls

    OPERATION Controls  Be familiar with all controls, their functions and how to operate them before starting the machine. Motion control levers on each side of the console control the direction of movement. SEE FIGURE BELOW Control Handles Neutral Position Slow Forward Fast Forward 90 Degree Right Turn...

  • Page 19: Service & Adjustments

     Lift deck using the deck lift handle to the desired position Parking Brakes The Swisher ZT2866 is equipped with An Automatic Parking Brake system on each control handle. When the control handles are in the out most position the parking brakes are on.
  • Page 20 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement Removal Replacement  Disconnect spark plug wire  Install new belt by placing it around the deck pulleys. Refer to routing Apply parking brake diagram below.  Lower the deck to its lowest position ...

  • Page 21: Hydro Belt Replacement

    SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement Removal Replacement  Disconnect spark plug wire  Install new belt by placing it around the engine pulley and the hydro  Apply parking brake pulleys. Refer to routing diagram  Disconnect wiring from electric clutch below.

  • Page 22: Seat Adjustment

    Travel Reduction Adjustment (Ref. Page 29)  To improve the tracking of the Swisher ZT2866 the speed of one of the rear wheels needs to be decreased. If the ZT2866 pulls to the right the left wheel will need to decrease speed and if pulling to the left the right wheel will need to decrease speed.
  • Page 23 WIRING HARNESS ZT2866 WARNING When it is necessary to raise the mower for any repair or service, use jackstands to provide adequate support. DO NOT rely on hydraulic or mechanical jacks...

  • Page 24: Parts Breakdown

    PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # Screw - 1/4-14X.38" ST 26X229 Spring - Deck Lift Handle 10535 Solenoid - 3 Pole 1002004 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 3 GR2 ZY NB563 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18X1GR5 ZY 10548 Handle - Height Adjust Weldment 9952...

  • Page 25: Engine Assembly

    PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Description Part # 28 HP B&S Engine 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 Spacer Engine Pulley BB105SL Motor Pulley 3.25" 9993 1/4 X 1/2 Key Stock 4258 Engine Pulley Spacer Short .687 689S Electric Clutch 3813 Washer Belleville Engine Pulley 7/16-20 X 3.25 HCF GR5 ZP NB705 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt NB253...
  • Page 26 PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Description Part # Bushing - Latch Pin 7839Z ITEM# DESCRIPTION PART NO. Nut - Nyloc 1/2-13 ZY Standard Pattern NB281 Washer - SAE Flat 5/16 ZY NB275 Bracket - Deck Belt Idler 9957 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY NB181 Bolt - HTC, 3/8-16 X 2 GR5 ZY NB231...
  • Page 27 PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Description Part # Nut - HNC, 3/8-16 GR2 ZY NB212 Eyebolt - Turned 3/8-16 X 5 ZY STD 10546 Bracket - Spring Assist 9926 Bolt - S err Flange, 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Gr5 NB254 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd NB170 Bracket - Weldment, Travel Reduction 11176...
  • Page 28 PARTS BREAKDOWN SEE LIFT DETAIL LIFT DETAIL SEE GAUGE WHEEL DETAIL SEE IDLER DETAIL GAUGE WHEEL DETAIL Item # Description Part # 3/8-16 2-way lock nut NB280 Nut - Jam 5/16-18 ZY NB173 3/8-16 Nylock nut Jam NB207 Two speed spring (A232 1998) TZ2S Eyebolt - Pigtail;...
  • Page 29 PARTS BREAKDOWN 3/4-16 Nut NB175 Belleville Washer AS155 Pulley 5 1/2" 6114TK Spacer 12823 3/4 ID X 1 1/4 OD 18 GA Washer NB179 Center Blade Driver 12824 Outer Blade Driver 10540 3/4 ID X 1 3/4 OD Flat Washer B98W Blade Mount Plate 9008...
  • Page 30 PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Description Part # Tire/Wheel - 20 x10-8 3756 Washer - Belleville .760 X 1.5 X .098 AS155 Nut - Castle 3/4-16, .625 Tall, Grade 2 2203CN Nut - Lug, Wheel Hub, 1/2-20 ZY GR5 2203LN Pin - Cotter, 1/8 X 3/4 ZY Std NB125 Tank - Gas, Assy.
  • Page 31 Item # Description Part # PARTS BREAKDOWN Handle - 1" Weldment, Right 11768 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X1 1/4ZY Gr5 NB253 Height - Selector, Deck 9940 Bracket - Height Indicator 11770 Seat - ZT, 18" No Arm Rest 10570 Panel - Control, Right 9990 Switch...
  • Page 32 PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Description Part # Bolt - Carriage 5/16-18 X 3/4 GR5 ZY 10216 Frame - Pan 9999 Brace - Zt 14411 Plate - Pivot Housing W eldment 9954 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd NB170 Deck - Stabilizer, Left, ZT66 12528 Deck - Stabilizer, Right, ZT66...
  • Page 33 PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # Clevis - Clutch Cable; T44CH 9023 Linkage - Steering' 9" X 1.25" 14032 Nut - Nylock 1/4-20 NB180 Connector 14028 Hydro Linkage Right W eldment 14058 RH Hydro - Eaton W/Rsrvr W /Tnk & Ext 10269 Hydro Linkage Left W eldment 14060...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Fill fuel tank Out of fuel Choked engine and attempt to restart Engine not “choked” properly Engine Will Wait several minutes before attempting to Engine flooded restart. Not Start Replace spark plug Bad spark plug Clean or replace air filter Dirty air filter Replace fuel filter Dirty fuel filter...
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Cutting too much grass/ too fast Set in High Cut (position 8)/reduce speed “Choke” position Push choke control in Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under Clean underside of mower deck deck. Clean or replace air filter Dirty air filter Check oil level/change oil Low oil level/dirty oil...

  • Page 36: Mower Identification

    All mower parts listed herein may be ordered durability and safety of this unit and directly from SAI or your nearest Swisher may void the warranty. Swisher dealer. disclaims liability for any claims or...

  • Page 37: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Quick Reference Swisher Part # Part Description 12777 Deck Lift Linkage Assembly AS069 Fuse 10 Amp 037X66 47” Hydro Belt 3756 20 x 10 x 8 Rear Tire 12527 130” Deck Belt 12509 22.5 Mulching Blade 037X89 Engine to Deck Belt...

  • Page 38: Warranty Rights

    MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: For a period of two years, any evaporative emission-related part included in the list of EECS parts for your mower is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Swisher. OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the owner of this Power Equipment, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual.
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  • Page 40: Swisher History

    Max had designed his first self-propelled rotary lawn mower to do his dirty work for him. Neighbors noticed his new invention and began asking him to make more. Today, over 60 years later, Swisher is still producing innovative lawn and garden and ATV/UTV equipment designed to give us all more “relaxing in the shade”...
  • Page 41 EPA Compliant Fuel System: EPA Compliant Fuel System: Parts List ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 18236 BOLT - SERR. FLANGE, 1/4-20 X 1 3/4 GR5 ZY NB274 1/4 SAE WASHER 18225 BRACKET - FUEL TANK 18221 CAP, FUEL - 2.50 GALLON, CARB SEALED 18214 TANK, FUEL - 2.50 GALLON, CARB 18227...
  • Page 42 CARB Compliant Fuel System: CARB Compliant Fuel System: Parts List ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 18236 BOLT - SERR. FLANGE, 1/4-20 X 1 3/4 GR5 ZY NB274 1/4 SAE WASHER 18221 CAP, FUEL - 2.50 GALLON, CARB SEALED 18225 BRACKET - FUEL TANK 18214 TANK, FUEL - 2.50 GALLON, CARB 18227...

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