This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:
D409,208; 5,946,894; 6,070,690; Pending
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FORWARD
The Tank Hyd rostatic Zero-Tur n Commer cial Ridi ng Mower provides super b maneuverability,
mid-mount cutt ing capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn ser vice companies, professio nal t urf man agers a nd gol f cour se su perin tendent s. The mac hine in cor po rates
many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel
before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.
This manual presents all of the operating and mai ntenance instruc tions necessar y to keep
your mower at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give
dependable service.
CAUTION:
Only thoroughly trai ned persons should operate and maintain this
mower. This machine can cause serious injur y to anyone who misuses it and does not understand its operation. For their personal
safety, all operators and maintenance personnel are required to
read this entire manual before operating the mower.
Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent
upon the design and configuration of the equipment. Not withstanding, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.
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GENERAL SAFETY
OPERATIONS
A. DANGER
1.Do not operate machine in con fined areas
where exhaust gases can acc umulate.
2.Do not operate machine without mower c hut e
deflector in place and operational.
3.Do not carry pas se ngers.
B. WARNING
1. Do not operate machines under the influence
of alcoh ol or drugs.
2. Do not operate machines wi th out all guards
and safety devices in place and functional.
3. Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil
leaks or spillage — clean it up.
4. Do not operate machines near spilled or leaking fuels .
5. Do not stop or park machine ov er dry leaves,
grass, debris, etc. that could be comb ust i ble.
6. Use extreme care wh en backing up.
7. Do not operate machine on slo pes greater
than 15 de grees (27%).
8. Do not operate machines on slopes when
tractio n i s reduced (wet gr ass, ice, sof t
ground , l o ose grou nd , l eaves , pi n e needle s ,
debris, etc.).
9. Avoid turning dow nhill if possible, go slowly
and use extra care when turning downhill.
10. Do not operate machines durin g reduce visibility (low light, fog, rain, etc.).
11. Do not operate machines wi th non-approv ed
attachments.
12. Do not operate machines that are dam-
aged... .. have mach i ne repaired.
13. Do not operate machines that have not been
properly maintained.
14. Use onl y repla cem ent p arts that a re th e sam e
or equiv alent to the original eq ui pment.
15. Do not mod ify m ach i nes or any of their c omponents, especially the engine gov ernor!
16. Do not oper ate ma chine f or mor e than 2 hours
without hearing protection.
C. CA UTION
1. Use proper protective equip m ent when operating machine (gloves, boots, and hearing
protect ion are recommended).
2. Read entire machine Operator’s Manual.
3. Make sur e operators are full y trained in the
safe use of the machine.
4. Follow all safety instructions when using the
machine.
5. Keep al l safety signs legible and pr operly
installed.
6. Do not check for hydraulic l eak s with any pa rt
of the body.
7. Do not add f uel to a mac hine when the en gine
is running and/ or t he exhaust sy st em i s hot.
8. Keep m achine c lean and f ree o f de bris , g r ass ,
leaves, oil, grease, etc.
9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set
park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off,
and remove ignition k ey before you dismount
from machine.
10. Use machines laterally or diagonally across
slopes, avoid going downhill when possible.
11. Go slowly and use extra care when descending slopes .
12. Disengage P.T.O. when crossing surfaces
such as asphal t, co ncrete, loose ground,
sand, gravel, etc .
13. Use extra care when loading and unloading
machines from trucks or trailers.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A. General
1.Read this Operator’ s Manual before starting
the mower. Study the controls and learn the
proper sequence of operation.
2.Do not allow anyone to op erate or maintai n
this ma c h ine who has not re ad this ma nu al .
Never pe rmit children to operate this machine.
3.Never carry passengers.
4.Do not remo ve any shields, guard s or safety
devices. If a shield, guard or safety device is
damaged or doe s not function, repai r or
replace it be fore opera ting the mower.
5.Always wear saf ety glasses and safety shoes
when oper atin g or ma intai ning this mo wer. Do
not wear loose-fitting cloth i ng.
6.Disconnect the spark plug wi res and remove
the key from th e igniti on to prevent th e engi ne
from accident al l y st arting before perf orming
any maint enance on this mower.
7.Never run the engine indoors without adequat e ve ntilation. E xhaus t f um es are de a dl y.
8.To avoid serious burns, do not touch the
engine, exhaust pipe or muffler while the
engine is running or until it has cooled after it
has been shut off.
9.The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid.
Alway s wear saf ety glas ses and rub ber glo ves
when working on the battery. Do not overfill
the battery.
10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and
oxygen gases which form an explosive mixture. Keep sparks and flam es awa y at all
times.
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11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your
hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings.
Ne v er tighten or adju st hydraulic hoses, lines
or fittings while the system is under pressu re.
If high-pre ss ure oil penet rate s the s kin , the oil
must be rem oved withi n a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or serious
complications may result.
B. Related to Fuel
1. Fuel is hig hly f l am m able and its vapors can
expl ode if ignited. Plea se respect it.
2. Do not smoke or permit others to sm ok e
while handli ng fuel.
3. Always use appro ved contai ners for fuel and
fill slowly to decrease the chance of static
electricity buildup and spillage.
4. Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied
buildi ngs away from sparks and flames.
5. Wh e n di spen si ng gaso l i ne into approved containers, place the contai ner on the ground
when refueling to av oi d a possible static el ec tricity ignition of fuel vapors.
6. Do not fill c ontainers whil e it i s inside a vehicle, trunk, the bed of a pickup or f l oor of a
trailer .
7. Always shut off the en gi ne and permit it to
cool before removing the fuel tank cap.
8. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.
9. If the fuel container spout w ill n ot fit inside the
fuel tank op eni ng, use a funnel.
10. When filling the fuel t ank, s t op when the fuel
reaches on e inc h from t he top. This space i s
necessary for tank expansion.
11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Do not overfill
C. When Mowing
1. Keep adults, chil dren and pets aw ay from the
area to be mowed.
2. When oper ating this mower in the fo rward
direct ion, DO NOT allo w t he st eerin g levers to
return to the neut ral position on their own.
Always maintai n a firm gri p on t he l evers,
opera te them smooth l y and avoid any sudden
movements of the levers when starting or
stopping.
3.If the mower is equipped for side discharge,
nev er us e the m ow e r with out the di scha rge
chute insta lled and plac ed in the do w n posit ion .
4. Always rem ove debris an d ot her objects from
the area to be mo we d.(
grass will reduce traction.)
5. Mow only in daylight.
6. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and ot her
hidden haza rds.
7. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps and other obstacles.
8. Before backing up, check behind you and
watch where you’re going.
9. Always reduce speed when making a turn,
and when grass is wet.
10. Always mo w across slopes , never up and
down the slope. Do not oper ate on steep
slopes and slow down before turning.
11. Be careful when c rossing gra vel paths or
roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch
switch and wait until the b lades stop rotati ng
and raise the c utting deck to the transport
position. Always allo w other vehic l es t o have
the right-of-way.
12. If you hit a solid object while mo wi ng, turn off
the bl ade c lutc h s witc h, pla ce the le ft and ri ght
steering levers in the neutral, opened-out
position, move the throttle to slow, set the
parking bra k e, shut off the engine and take
the key fr om t he i gnition swit ch. Inspect fo r
damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the
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blades ar e in good condition and t hat the
blade bolt s are tight before restarting the
engine.
13. Never leave the mower unat tended without :
turning off th e blade clutch switch; placing the
left and right st eeri ng levers in the neutral
opened-ou t po sition; moving t he t hrottle to
slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off
the engi ne an d tak ing the k e y f rom th e ig niti on
switch.
14. Never walk or st and on the dis charge s ide of a
mower with the engine running. Turn off the
blade clut c h switch if anot her person
approaches while you are op erating the
mower .
15. Never attempt to operate the traction un it
without the mowing deck attached.
16. Keep the mower and especially the engine
and hydraulic components clean and free of
grease, grass and lea ves to reduce the
chance of fire and to permit proper cooling.
Note
: debris and l oose
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS
WARNING
SHIELD MISSING
DO NOT OPERATE
Part Number: 00030635
Part Number: 00030633
Part Number: 01003859
DANGER
ROTATING BLADE
Do not put hands or feet
under or into mower when
engine is running.
Part Number: 01003858
Part Number: 01003449
Part Number: 01003450
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS
DISCHARGE C HU T E COVER OR G R AS S
Type:Vertical air cooled V-Twin
Air Cleaner:Paper Element
Lube System:Pressurized with oil filter
Starter:12-volt electric
Traction Drive:Engine to two variable-speed hydraulic wheel motors on each
drive wheel
Hydraulic Tank:10 quart capacity, One quart filter
Cutter Deck;Drive:48", 54", 60", & 72” Belt Driven
Clutch:Electric
Deck Lift:Hand lever w/pin lock for height adjustment
Cutting Height:1-1/2" to 5"
No. of Blades3, belt-driven, power take-off from engine
Controls:Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right
steering le ver s; ele ctric blade clutch s witch; parki ng br ake; mo wer
deck lift
Parking Brake:Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle
Front Caster Wheels:13 x 6.50 x 6
Tire Pressure:8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi front caster
Drive Wheels:60" deck & 72” deck, 24x12 - 12
Frame:2" Steel square tube and plate, all welded construction
Seat:Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" Adjustment
Fuel Tank:Two 6.5 gallon w/individual shutoff valves
Ground Speed:0-10 + MPH forward. 0-4 MPH reverse
InstrumentationHour meter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder
Net Weight:950 lbs w/48" deck, 980 lbs. w/54" deck, 1070 lbs. w/60" deck,
1330 lbs w/72” deck
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OPE RATIN G IN ST R U CT ION S
Figure. 1Figure. 2
Electric Blade
Clutch Switch
Ignition Switch
Tach and
Hour Meter
A.General
1. When Mo wi n g:
a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from
the area to be mowed.
b. When operating this mower, in the forward
direction, do not allow the steering levers
to return to Neutral on their own. Always
maintain a firm grip on the levers , operate
them smoothly and avoid any sudden
movements of the lev ers when s tarting and
stopping.
c. If the mower is equipped for side dis-
charge, never use the mower without the
discharge chute installed and placed in the
down position.
d. Always remove debris and other objects
from the area to be mowed (Note: debris
and loose grass will reduce traction).
e. Mow only in daylight.
f.Wat ch f or holes, sprinkler heads, and other
hidden hazards.
g. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.
h. Before backing up, check behind and
watch where you are going.
i.Always reduce speed when making a turn,
and when grass is wet.
j.Always mow across slopes, never up and
down the slope. Do not operate on steep
slopes and slow down before turning.
Avoid tur ning downhill if possible, start at
the bottom and work up to the top. Use
extra care and go slowly when turning
downhill.
k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or
roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch
switch and wait until the blades stop rotat-
Engine throttle
Choke Lever
ing and raise the cutting deck to the transport position. Always allow other vehicles
to have the right of way.
l.If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn
off the blade clutch switch, place the steering levers in the neutral, opened-out position, move the throttle to slow, set the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and
take the key from the ignition switch.
Inspect for damage. Repair the damage.
Make sure the blades are in good condition
and that the blade bolts are tight before
restarting the engine.
m. Nev er leave t he mower unattended without
observing the following: turn off the blade
clutch switch, placing the steering levers i n
the neutral open-out position, moving the
throttle to slow, setting the parking brake,
shutting off the engine and taking the key
from the ignition switch.
n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side
of the mower when the engine is running.
Turn off the blade clutch switch if another
person approaches while you are operating the mower.
o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit
without having the mowing deck attached.
p. Keep the mower and especially the engine
and hydraulic components clean and free
of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the
chance of fire and permit proper cooling.
2. Safety Awareness when Mowing
a. Do not operate on steep slopes, those
above 15 degrees (27% slope).
b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use
extra care and go slowly.
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c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction
is at a minimum going downhill.
d. Do not operate with discharge side of the
mowe r toward st reets, buildings, p l ay-
grounds, parking lots, other machines, ani-
mals, and other people.
e. Avoid operation or use extreme care if the
traction surface is wet, unstable, or slip-
pery.
f.Use extra care when grass clippings,
leaves, pine needles, or debris are present
as traction can be reduced.
g. Slow-down before turn ing and come to a
complete stop before any zero t urn maneu-
ver.
h. Do not stop machine or park machine over
combustible materials such as dry grass,
leaves, debris, etc.
3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped P attern
a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the
area to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.).
b. If on an hillside, star t at the bottom so that
the turns are uphill rather than downhill.
c. Align the mower so as to head directly
toward the object on the far side.
d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine
to match cutting conditions, terrain, and
operator familiarity with the controls and
keep the machine headed directly toward
the alignment object. Do not go fast as to
reduce cut quality or to be uncomfortable
in controlling the speed and direction of the
machine.
e. When approaching the other end of a strip,
slow down or stop before turning. A U-turn
is recommended unless a zero turn is
required. The speed of a U-turn that will
allow for machine controllability and minimal turf defacement will be dependent on
several factors including: the speed of the
turn, the radius of the turn, the tire tread
pattern, the traction coefficient of the tire to
the traction surface, the slope of the traction surface.
f.Remem ber, a zero turn requires that the
forward or reverse travel of the machine be
stopped prior to the initiation of the turn or
severe turf defacement can occur.
g. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf,
change the direction that the strips are
mowed by approximately 45 degrees the
next and each subsequent time that the
area is mowed.
B.Controls
Engine Ignition and Start Switch:
1.
ure 1.) Located on the instrument housing
below the rig ht side of the operator’s seat.
When the key is inserted and turned clockwise, 45 deg ree s, the ign itio n ci rcuit is cl osed.
Turning the switch fu rther aga in st spring pressure starts the engine. The engine will only
start if the blade clut ch switch is in th e “off”
position, the parking brake is engaged and
the left and right steeri ng lever s are in the
neutral, opened-out position. The ke y sh ould
always be re m oved from the swit ch if the
operator l eaves the m ower’s seat.
Engine Throttle Control:
2.
Located on th e left side of the mow er next to
the operat or’s seat. Mo ving th e thr ottle cont rol
from the rear to the front will increase the
engine spee d fr om slow to fast.
Left and Right Steering Levers:
3.
3.) These hinged le ve rs ope n out to the sid e in
the neutral position to permit the operator to
be seated or to leave the mower’s seat. The
operator, when seated, can pull the levers up
to the operating position, a comfortable forearm’s length away. These levers control all of
the movements of the mower. Pushing both
lev ers forward causes the mower to move forward. Pulling both lev ers bac k causes the
mower to move bac k ward. Pushing one lever
ahead of the ot her lever cau ses the traction
wheel on the side where the lever is ahe ad t o
rotate f aster than the other traction wheel,
making the mo we r tu rn tow ard t he side w here
the le ver is behind. When on e l ever is pushed
forward and the other l ever pulled back the
same amount, one traction wheel will turn in
reverse a nd the mower will turn within its own
length.
In order to start the engine, both steering
lev ers must be opened out to the side in the
neutral position; the parking brake must be
engaged; and the blad e clu tch s w itch m us t be
“off”. However, once the engine starts, the
parking bra k e must be release d before the
operator pl aces the steering levers in to the
operating position or the engine will
automatically shut off.
Note:
neutral when released, but they should be
placed in neutral b y the driver. If the Drive
Handles are not placed in neutral, the tractor
may creep.
(See Fig-
(See Figure 2.)
(See Fi gure
The Steering Le ver will return tow ard
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Steering Levers
Deck Lift Handle
Brake
Note: The 19hp
and 23hp use the 5
gallon fuel tank.
Figure. 3
Electric Blade Clutch Switch:
4.
(See Figur e
1.) Located on the right side of the mower
beside the i gnition swit ch . Thi s i s an “on/off”
push pull switch that controls the electric
blade c l ut ch which supplies po wer to the cutting b lades through the PT O. The switch must
be turned off to start the engi ne and should
be turned off for safety any time another person approaches the mower or the mowing
deck is raised to the tr ansport position. Power
to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the
opera to r leaves the operator’s seat.
Parking Br ake :
5.
(See Figure 3.) Located on
the left side of t he traction unit. Th e handle is
an ov ercenter le ver which ap pl i es the drumtype brake on each drive w heel when the handle is pulle d to the rear. The brake mus t be
engaged in order to start the engine.
Deck Lift Handle and Foot Pedal Lift
6.
Assist:
(See Figur e 3.) Located on the right
front corner of t he mowing deck . Raise the
mowing deck to the transport position, by pulling the lever to the rear and moving it inward
into the stop for transport. To lower the mowing dec k, pul l the deck lift handle and move it
outward. This lower’s the deck to the cutting
position .The foot pedal lift assist (n ot pictured
above) can provi de “li ft assist” to the ha nd
lever or with “foot effort only”. To provide
assistan ce to the lift handle: re m ove the
detent pin f rom t he pedal assembl y. Fold the
pedal down to the horizontal position so the
hole in the pe dal al i gns with the hole in the
lever. Re-install the det ent pin. Pull on the Li ft
handle an d de pres s the f oot p eda l to r ais e the
deck. Lifting with “foot effort only” depress the
foot pedal (the hand lev er will lock into transport position if f ully depres sed). To relea se the
lift mechanism depress the foot pedal, move
the hand l e v er out wa rd a nd slo w ly red uc e f oo t
pedal effort to lower the m echanism. To service the unit: Remove the detent pin from the
Figure. 4
Fuel Shutoff Valve
pedal assembly. Fold the pedal up to vertical
position so the hol e i n t he pedal aligns with
the hole in the lever. Reinstall the detent pin.
This is the requi red position for the foot pedal
for the foot platform to tilt forward and to
access some of the machines components.
Fuel Shutoff Valve:
7.
(See Figur e 4.) Located
on top of the fuel tank(s). When tu rned in a
clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off
the flow of fue l to t he engine. When tu rned in
a counterclockwise direction it will open and
allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close thi s
valve if you are not going to run the mower for
a period of 30 minutes or more to pre vent
flooding the engine.
Seat Adjustment Lever:
8.
The Seat Adjustment Le ver is located beneath the seat. The
Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the
seat fo rward and backward. To place the seat
in the desired position pull the seat adjustment lever to the left then push the seat forward or back to the desired position. Release
the lever so the seat will lock in place.
Digital Tachometer and Hour Meter:
9.
Figure 1) Located on the right side of the
mower in front of the igni tion s witch. When the
machine is running the tachometer displays
engine rpm. When the m achine is off the
tachometer displays running time.
Choke Lever:
10.
(See Figure 2) The Choke
Lever is located on the left instrumen t pa nel
next to the se at. The Chok e Lever is oper at ed
manually. Having t he Choke Lever in the ON
position h el ps the engine to start during initial
start-up. During normal operation the Choke
Lever should be in the OFF position.
Note:
each recommended lubrication int erval. There
is a flashing “OIL” at each recom m ended
engine oil and filter change.
There will be a flashing “LUBE” for
(See
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