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... 23 Fuel Shut Off Valve 23 OPERATION 24 Training 24 Steering 24 Before Starting 25 Starting the Engine 25 Weak Battery 28 Jumper Cables 28 Running 29 Operating On Hills 30 Mowing Tips 31 Stopping the Engine 32 Manual Transport 33 MAINTENANCE 34 Maintenance Schedule 34 Battery 36 Safety System 37 Tire Pressures 37 Parking Brake 38 Deck Belt 38 Pump Belt 39 Cutting Blades 40 Blade replacement 40 Anti-scalp Rollers 40 Adjusting the Mower Deck 41 Deck Leveling...
... 23 Fuel Shut Off Valve 23 OPERATION 24 Training 24 Steering 24 Before Starting 25 Starting the Engine 25 Weak Battery 28 Jumper Cables 28 Running 29 Operating On Hills 30 Mowing Tips 31 Stopping the Engine 32 Manual Transport 33 MAINTENANCE 34 Maintenance Schedule 34 Battery 36 Safety System 37 Tire Pressures 37 Parking Brake 38 Deck Belt 38 Pump Belt 39 Cutting Blades 40 Blade replacement 40 Anti-scalp Rollers 40 Adjusting the Mower Deck 41 Deck Leveling...
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... operator. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. • Operate machine only in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Read them carefully. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard...
... operator. Shut off blades, set parking brake, stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard. • Operate machine only in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Read them carefully. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard...
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... in contact with the engine running. Safe Handling of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the rim of static electricity by touching a metal surface. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation. SAFETY WARNING! If...
... in contact with the engine running. Safe Handling of ignition. • Use only approved gasoline container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the rim of static electricity by touching a metal surface. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation. SAFETY WARNING! If...
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...; Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other protective devices. • Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running . • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with safety devices. If battery acid is spilled on skin, rinse immediately with overly high engine speeds. WARNING! Allow machine to cool before restarting. • Never make any fuel-soaked debris. Repair, if...
...; Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other protective devices. • Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running . • Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with safety devices. If battery acid is spilled on skin, rinse immediately with overly high engine speeds. WARNING! Allow machine to cool before restarting. • Never make any fuel-soaked debris. Repair, if...
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... blades are stored in familiar areas when higher quality mowing is tested and approved only with the battery and the heavy cables of sparking Regularly clean deck 8009-728 8011-514 15 WARNING! Only use protective gloves when handling them. • Check the parking brake's functionality regularly. If necessary, make repairs before putting it last. • Do not make adjustments with the engine running...
... blades are stored in familiar areas when higher quality mowing is tested and approved only with the battery and the heavy cables of sparking Regularly clean deck 8009-728 8011-514 15 WARNING! Only use protective gloves when handling them. • Check the parking brake's functionality regularly. If necessary, make repairs before putting it last. • Do not make adjustments with the engine running...
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.... Ignition Switch Choke Control The choke is used for cold starts to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. If the engine does not start and stop the engine. CONTROLS Ignition Switch The ignition key is placed on the driver's panel and is used to start , wait about 10 seconds before retrying. Pull the choke control knob up. In order to the choke position. Choke control Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of fouling the spark plug...
.... Ignition Switch Choke Control The choke is used for cold starts to provide the engine with a richer fuel mixture. If the engine does not start and stop the engine. CONTROLS Ignition Switch The ignition key is placed on the driver's panel and is used to start , wait about 10 seconds before retrying. Pull the choke control knob up. In order to the choke position. Choke control Throttle Control The throttle control regulates the engine speed and thereby the rate of rotation of fouling the spark plug...
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Steering To move . The right control lever controls the right wheel. Slowly move the mower under its own power, the operator must be reviewed in Operation section), adjust engine speed to the forward position and the other people or vehicles/obstacles nearby. Push forward on control levers to the neutral position and mower should stop . To zero turn While moving in a forward direction, first pull both control levers forward slightly. Training Zero...
Steering To move . The right control lever controls the right wheel. Slowly move the mower under its own power, the operator must be reviewed in Operation section), adjust engine speed to the forward position and the other people or vehicles/obstacles nearby. Push forward on control levers to the neutral position and mower should stop . To zero turn While moving in a forward direction, first pull both control levers forward slightly. Training Zero...
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.... Starting the Engine • Sit on the seat. • Raise the mower deck by depressing the blade switch. 8058-019 8058-080-1 Blade switch 8058-113 25 Pull the lifting lever backward to the desired position. The following conditions must be fulfilled before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank. • Adjust the seat to the locked (transport) position...
.... Starting the Engine • Sit on the seat. • Raise the mower deck by depressing the blade switch. 8058-019 8058-080-1 Blade switch 8058-113 25 Pull the lifting lever backward to the desired position. The following conditions must be fulfilled before starting (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance section). • Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank. • Adjust the seat to the locked (transport) position...
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...system Check for fuel and oil leakages Check/clean the engine's cooling air intake Check the mower deck Check for loose hardware (screws, nuts) Clean under the mower deck Start the engine and blades, listen for unusual sounds Check for damage Thoroughly clean around the engine Clean around belts, belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery connections Sharpen3)/ Replace mower blades Clean the engine's cooling air intake 2) Clean the air cleaner's pre-filter 2) (foam) Clean the air cleaner's filter cartridge 2) (paper filter) Check/adjust the parking brake Inspect muffler/spark arrestor...
...system Check for fuel and oil leakages Check/clean the engine's cooling air intake Check the mower deck Check for loose hardware (screws, nuts) Clean under the mower deck Start the engine and blades, listen for unusual sounds Check for damage Thoroughly clean around the engine Clean around belts, belt pulleys Check the tire pressures Check battery connections Sharpen3)/ Replace mower blades Clean the engine's cooling air intake 2) Clean the air cleaner's pre-filter 2) (foam) Clean the air cleaner's filter cartridge 2) (paper filter) Check/adjust the parking brake Inspect muffler/spark arrestor...
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.../adjust throttle cable Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys Change the engine oil 1) Replace the engine oil filter Clean/replace the spark plugs Replace the fuel filter Replace air filter 2) (paper filter) Check the caster wheels (every 200 hours) Replace the air cleaner's pre-filter 2) (foam) Dismantle and inspect starter 3) (every 500 hours) Check/adjust the mower deck Check the engine valve clearance 3) Perform the 300-hour service 3) Daily Before After At least once each year ● ♦ ♦ Maintenance interval in the disengaged position. • Turn the ignition...
.../adjust throttle cable Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys Change the engine oil 1) Replace the engine oil filter Clean/replace the spark plugs Replace the fuel filter Replace air filter 2) (paper filter) Check the caster wheels (every 200 hours) Replace the air cleaner's pre-filter 2) (foam) Dismantle and inspect starter 3) (every 500 hours) Check/adjust the mower deck Check the engine valve clearance 3) Perform the 300-hour service 3) Daily Before After At least once each year ● ♦ ♦ Maintenance interval in the disengaged position. • Turn the ignition...
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... prevent sparks from accidental grounding. Remove battery hold -down and secure with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. Reinstall battery. Tighten securely. 11. Replacing battery 1. However, periodic charging of electrolyte is equipped with nuts removed in the same position as the old battery. 7. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable. 3. Adding or checking level of the battery with hex bolt...
... prevent sparks from accidental grounding. Remove battery hold -down and secure with a maintenance free battery and does not need servicing. Reinstall battery. Tighten securely. 11. Replacing battery 1. However, periodic charging of electrolyte is equipped with nuts removed in the same position as the old battery. 7. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. 4. Using two ½" wrenches disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable. 3. Adding or checking level of the battery with hex bolt...
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... tires should have a pressure of the conditions is on. MAINTENANCE Safety System The machine is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated position. The engine can only be started when: • The mower deck is disengaged. • The steering controls are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off and repair the safety system before using the machine again. Change the conditions and...
... tires should have a pressure of the conditions is on. MAINTENANCE Safety System The machine is not engaged and the operator leaves the seated position. The engine can only be started when: • The mower deck is disengaged. • The steering controls are engaged and the driver temporarily moves off and repair the safety system before using the machine again. Change the conditions and...
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.... 4. Remove bolts from wear. Belt Shields Removing deck belt 8058-080-1 8058-115 38 Replace belts if they begin to the parking brake. The belts are not adjustable. Perform a stand still test and check that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface. 5. Faulty adjustment can cause an accident. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position. 3. Released parking brake Deck Belt Check every 100 hours of the cutter housing pulleys...
.... 4. Remove bolts from wear. Belt Shields Removing deck belt 8058-080-1 8058-115 38 Replace belts if they begin to the parking brake. The belts are not adjustable. Perform a stand still test and check that may have accumulated around the cutter housings and entire deck surface. 5. Faulty adjustment can cause an accident. Lower the deck into the lowest cutting position. 3. Released parking brake Deck Belt Check every 100 hours of the cutter housing pulleys...
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... blades when servicing the belt. • Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual). • Create slack in the belt by removing the spring on the top of the deck. 1. Clutch pulley 2. Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the decal affixed to be removed from the engine pulley and EZT pulleys. Push inward on a level surface. Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners. 1 2 Pump Belt Replacing...
... blades when servicing the belt. • Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual). • Create slack in the belt by removing the spring on the top of the deck. 1. Clutch pulley 2. Double check belt routing to make sure it matches the decal affixed to be removed from the engine pulley and EZT pulleys. Push inward on a level surface. Replace belt shields on both mandrel housings and secure with fasteners. 1 2 Pump Belt Replacing...
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... housing Blade attachment 1 8058-082 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti-scalp rollers with a PoulanPRO bolt if required. The anti-scalp rollers can be repaired/ground or must not be used for gauge wheels or the roller and deck may be replaced. Damaged blades should be carried out by turning counter clockwise. 2. Remove blade bolt by an authorized service workshop. WARNING! Replace with the mower on a flat level surface. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt...
... housing Blade attachment 1 8058-082 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Adjust anti-scalp rollers with a PoulanPRO bolt if required. The anti-scalp rollers can be repaired/ground or must not be used for gauge wheels or the roller and deck may be replaced. Damaged blades should be carried out by turning counter clockwise. 2. Remove blade bolt by an authorized service workshop. WARNING! Replace with the mower on a flat level surface. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt...
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... start Starter does not turn the engine over Engine runs rough Engine seems weak Machine vibrates Cause • Blade switch is engaged. • Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position • Parking brake is not activated • Battery is dead • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. • Fuel supply is closed or the shutoff valve for the fuel tank is in the wrong position • Clogged fuel filter or fuel line • Ignition...
... start Starter does not turn the engine over Engine runs rough Engine seems weak Machine vibrates Cause • Blade switch is engaged. • Steering controls are not locked in the neutral position • Parking brake is not activated • Battery is dead • Contamination in the carburetor or fuel line. • Fuel supply is closed or the shutoff valve for the fuel tank is in the wrong position • Clogged fuel filter or fuel line • Ignition...
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... differ from this value. TECHNICAL DATA Engine Manufacturer Type Power Lubrication Oil capacity excluding filter Oil capacity including filter Engine oil, Synthetic Engine oil, Mineral Class Fuel Fuel tank capacity Spark plugs/gap Cooling Air filter Alternator Starter Transmission Type Speed and direction controls Speed forward Speed reverse Brakes Front caster tires, smooth tread Rear tires, turf pneumatic Tire pressure, front and rear 460ZX / 966550201 540ZX / 966550301 Briggs & Stratton ELS 19.5 hp* Pressure with oil filter 1.78 qt (1.68 liters) 2 qt (1.89 liters) SAE 10W30...
... differ from this value. TECHNICAL DATA Engine Manufacturer Type Power Lubrication Oil capacity excluding filter Oil capacity including filter Engine oil, Synthetic Engine oil, Mineral Class Fuel Fuel tank capacity Spark plugs/gap Cooling Air filter Alternator Starter Transmission Type Speed and direction controls Speed forward Speed reverse Brakes Front caster tires, smooth tread Rear tires, turf pneumatic Tire pressure, front and rear 460ZX / 966550201 540ZX / 966550301 Briggs & Stratton ELS 19.5 hp* Pressure with oil filter 1.78 qt (1.68 liters) 2 qt (1.89 liters) SAE 10W30...
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Inspect throttle and choke cables 5. Inspect spark plug 10. Check engine RPM 12. Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) 2. Inspect hardware 6. Change air filter 9. Grease blade spindles 15. Inspect deck idler pulleys 19. Inspect hydraulic filter 21. Check safety system 26. Inspect safety guards and shields 29. Inspect spindle bearings 16. Check brake adjustment Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 55 Check blade pitch 14. Check hydraulic oil level 20. Inspect hydraulic drive belt 22. Inspect hydraulic hoses 23. SERVICE JOURNAL...
Inspect throttle and choke cables 5. Inspect spark plug 10. Check engine RPM 12. Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) 2. Inspect hardware 6. Change air filter 9. Grease blade spindles 15. Inspect deck idler pulleys 19. Inspect hydraulic filter 21. Check safety system 26. Inspect safety guards and shields 29. Inspect spindle bearings 16. Check brake adjustment Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 55 Check blade pitch 14. Check hydraulic oil level 20. Inspect hydraulic drive belt 22. Inspect hydraulic hoses 23. SERVICE JOURNAL...
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.... Clean electrical connections 27. Check seat belt 30. Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) 2. Inspect hardware 6. Inspect fuel filter 11. Check blade pitch 14. Inspect spindle bearings 16. Inspect safety guards and shields 21. Inspect battery connections 25. Inspect the clutch 28. Check engine RPM 12. Grease blade spindles 15. Inspect idler arm bearings 18. Check the tire pressures 7. Check safety system 29. Check brake adjustment 20. Inspect dampeners 3. Change the engine oil and filter 8. Change air filter 9. Replace hydraulic drive belt...
.... Clean electrical connections 27. Check seat belt 30. Grease fittings (caster pivots and caster wheels) 2. Inspect hardware 6. Inspect fuel filter 11. Check blade pitch 14. Inspect spindle bearings 16. Inspect safety guards and shields 21. Inspect battery connections 25. Inspect the clutch 28. Check engine RPM 12. Grease blade spindles 15. Inspect idler arm bearings 18. Check the tire pressures 7. Check safety system 29. Check brake adjustment 20. Inspect dampeners 3. Change the engine oil and filter 8. Change air filter 9. Replace hydraulic drive belt...
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Replace the air cleaner's pre-filter (foam). 3. Replace the fuel filter. 10. Check the engine valve clearance. Change the engine oil. 5. Check/adjust the parking brake. 8. Check/adjust the cutting height. 7. Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 57 Replace the air filter's paper cartridge. 4. Replace the engine oil filter. 6. Clean the engine's cooling air intake. 2. Clean/Change the spark plugs. 9. SERVICE JOURNAL Action At least once each year 1.
Replace the air cleaner's pre-filter (foam). 3. Replace the fuel filter. 10. Check the engine valve clearance. Change the engine oil. 5. Check/adjust the parking brake. 8. Check/adjust the cutting height. 7. Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign 57 Replace the air filter's paper cartridge. 4. Replace the engine oil filter. 6. Clean the engine's cooling air intake. 2. Clean/Change the spark plugs. 9. SERVICE JOURNAL Action At least once each year 1.