Safety System Adjustment; Tracking Adjustment - Z-BEAST 54ZB Owner's Manual

Z - BEAST
Safety System Adjustments
WARNING
WARNING: Do not bypass, modify, alter, or
disconnect the safety system. Make sure that the
safety interlock system is fully operational each time
before mowing. Failure to do so could present danger
to you and others around you.
There are generally three (3) ways to adjust the
sensitivity of a safety switch. The most appropriate way
to adjust each switch depends upon the application,
location, and the nature of the problem you are
encountering.
C
Method 1: Adjust location using the mounting
screws
1. Move the blade control lever to OFF.
2. Loosen screws (A) until safety switch (B) moves
freely.
3. Slide safety switch (B) firmly against blade bell
crank (C).
4. Tighten screws (A) and check that safety switch (B)
does not move.
Method 2: Adjust location using adjustment nuts on
switch body
1. Loosen locking nut (C) on the sensor shaft.
2. Adjust switch location by turning the nuts.
3. Tighten the locking nut when proper adjustment is
achieved.
Rev: AUG2014
Service Adjustments
Tracking Adjustments
WARNING! ALLOW THE MUFFLER TO COOL BEFORE
MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT! This adjustment is made
in close proximity to the muffler. The muffler on can
reach extremely hot temperatures and can burn you
instantly on contact.
For mowers with serial numbers 54ZB13XXXX and
62ZB13XXXX:
A
B
1. Loosen the jam nut on the control rod on the side that is
moving slower.
2. Turn the control rod one turn clockwise while facing
the rear of the mower.
3. Tighten the jam nut.
4. Drive mower in straight line and adjust again if
necessary.
For mowers with all other serial numbers:
Turn clockwise to increase
right side speed
Remove pin and turn adjuster one turn at a time until
mower tracks straight.
Z- Beast Finish Mower
WARNING
Loosen
jam nut
Turn counter clockwise to
increase left side speed
54ZB, 62ZB
Turn control
rod with fingers
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