Page 2 - Conformity requirements; Introduction; Pre-delivery inspection and product
Contents Conformity certificates.............................................. 2Introduction............................................................... 2Safety........................................................................ 6Operation.........................................................
Page 6 - Safety; Safety definitions; Safety instructions regarding children
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some commercial areas. Safety Safety definitions Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual. WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bysta...
Page 7 - Safety instructions for operation; Safety instructions for operation on slopes
Children who have been given rides in the past could suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the product. Safety instructions for operation WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product. WARNING: Do not touch the engine or...
Page 10 - Safety instructions for maintenance
• The operator of the transport vehicle is responsible to attach the product safely during transport. Refer to Transportation on page 26. Hauling• Use full width ramps for loading and unloading a product for transport. Tow safety • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight limits for towed...
Page 11 - Operation
• Do not change the adjustment of governors. If the engine speed is too high, the product components can become damaged. Refer to Technical data on page 28 for highest permitted engine speed. • The product is approved only with the equipment supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. Operation Int...
Page 14 - Maintenance; Maintenance schedule for the operator
To operate on hills WARNING: Read the safety instructions Safety instructions for operation on slopes on page 7 in the safety section before you use the product. CAUTION: Do not operate the product up or down hills with slopes more than 10°. Do not move across slopes. • Select the slowest speed befo...
Page 16 - To clean the product; To clean the engine and the muffler
Maintenance Daily mainte- nance Do mainte- nance at a minimum of 1 time each year Maintenance interval in hours Before opera- tion After opera- tion 50 100 200 250 300 400 500 Replace the air cleaner paper element. 2 O O Clean the air cleaner paper element. O Clean dust and dirt from the engine cyli...
Page 17 - To clean the battery; To do a check of the parking brake; To connect the jumper cables; To remove and install the battery
To clean the battery Corrosion and dirt on the battery and the terminals can cause the power of the battery to decrease.1. Remove the battery. Refer to To remove and install the battery on page 17. 2. Flush the battery with water and let dry. CAUTION: Do not use a high- pressure washer or a steam cl...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting schedule
Refer to Lubrication Interval Each 25 hours A Lubricate the grease nipple on the pivot axle with a grease gun. X B Lubricate the grease nipple on the wheel axle with a grease gun. X Always use good quality grease. Always use recommended oil, refer to Lubrication, general information on page 23. To l...
Page 26 - Transportation, storage and disposal; Transportation; To tow the product; Storage
Problem Cause The drive of the blades do not engage. The drive belt on the mower deck is loose. The electromagnetic coupling contact is loose. The drive of the blade is damaged or loose from the cable con- nectors. A fuse is blown. The transaxle leaks oil. The seals, housing or gaskets are damaged. ...
Page 27 - Disposal
for a minimum of 10 minutes, until the fuel flows into the carburetor. WARNING: Do not keep the product with fuel in the tank in an indoor location or in locations with bad airflow. Risk of fire if fuel fumes come near open flames, sparks, or pilot lights in for example boilers, hot water tanks and ...
Page 28 - Technical data
Technical data Technical data MZ48 Engine Brand/Model Kawasaki/FR691V Nominal engine output, hp/kW 7 23/17.2 Spark plug NGK BPR4ES Lubrication system Pressure with oil filter Fuel, min. octane grade lead-free, max 10% Ethanol, max 15% MTBE 87 AKI/91 RON Fuel tank capacity, gal/l 5/18.9 Oil Class SF,...
Page 29 - Torque specifications
MZ48 Blade length, in/cm 16.5/41.8 Nose roller Yes Seat Standard Hinged arm rests Yes Service meter Digital Blade Engagement Electromagnetic Clutch Deck Construction 11 gauge fabricated Productivity, acres/h or m 2 /h 3.3/13354.6 Dimensions Weight (with empty tanks) lb/kg 794/360.1 Base machine leng...
Page 30 - Battery charging times; Service
Battery charging times STD battery State of charge Approximate charging time to full charge at 80° F / 26° C 8 Maximum rate at: 50 Amps 30 Amps 20 Amps 10 Amps 12.6 V 100% Fully charged 12.4 V 75% 20 min 35 min 48 min 90 min 12.2 V 50% 45 min 75 min 95 min 180 min 12.0 V 25% 65 min 115 min 145 min 2...
Page 31 - Electrical diagram
Electrical diagram B G M L S Y A B G M L S Y A B G M L S Y A B G M L S Y A R e d / Bl k Bl k / Yel (Sol ) El ectri c C lutch Ac ce ssory O u tl et Eng ine G rou n d Bl k Re d Bl k Bl k Bl k W h t R e d R e d R e d / Bl k Blk W h t Bl k C o nn e c to r R e d Bl k R e d / Bl k Yel / Wht Bl k Bl k / Ye...