Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY; TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine servicedifficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no wayis Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the enginewar...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS
3 Thank you for choosing Swisher’s ZTR Mower. Before operating yourmower, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions andother instructions explained in this manual . As with all power equipment,lawnmowers can be potentially dangerous if improperly used. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS &...
Page 7 - Flying Debris Decal – OD53; DECALS NOT SHOWN; Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal 50” Mower Only – OD99157
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS Danger/Warning Decal – OD99155 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal – OD99154 Parking Brake Decal – OD99152 Flying Debris Decal – OD53 Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 7 No Step Decal – OD11 DECALS NOT SHOWN Swisher Flag USA Decal – OD39 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal 50” Mower Only ...
Page 8 - CONTROLS; STARTING MOWER
OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) CONTROLS _ OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM : This mower is equipped with an operator’s presence system. Any attempt to leave the seated position with the engine running, without first disengaging the PTO switch and placing the steering levers in the neutral position, wi...
Page 9 - MOWING; STOPPING THE ENGINE:
OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.) MOWING • WARNING: Do not operate mower at too fast of a rate. Sudden movements forward and backward at fast speeds can cause accidents resulting in personal injury • Start out slowly moving steering levers SLOWLY forward and backward until youlearn to operate the...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE; Loose fasteners; INSPECT EVERY 8 HOURS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE - Loose fasteners : Be sure all fasteners are at proper torque. Especially guards and blades. - Parking brake : If brake does not keep unit from rolling, brake must be adjusted or repaired. - Tires : Always check and maintain proper tire pressure (See tir...
Page 12 - SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS; TRACKING; Before performing any
SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS TRACKING Adjustments to the unit may need to be made if the unit does not track in a straight line. Theprimary reason for the unit not tracking straight is incorrect or unbalanced tire pressure.Before making any adjustments first check and adjust the tire pressure. DO NOT EXCEE...
Page 13 - REMOVING THE MOWER DECK
SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING THE MOWER DECK 1. Turn off engine and engage parking brake. 2. Rotate cutting height levercounterclockwise to lowest cutting position. 3. Remove bolt from pickup point located atthe front of the deck. 4. Remove cotter pins on rear hanger pointsand slide out stabilizer ...
Page 14 - LEVELING THE MOWER DECK; Position unit on a smooth level surface.; Distance should be
LEVELING THE MOWER DECK 1. Position unit on a smooth level surface. 2. For side to side leveling, measure the distance from the floor to the bottom edge at therear of the deck. The measurement should be equal within 1/16 inch side to side.Adjustment can be made by loosening locking nut on rear eyebo...
Page 15 - BELTS; Clutch drive belt replacement; 6LR- Transmission Belt
SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS BELTS Clutch drive belt replacement 1. Remove belt covers.2. Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket.3. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch.4. Install new belt onto electric clutch and mower pulley and check for proper routing and clearance.5. Reconnect idle...
Page 16 - WIRING DIAGRAMS
Page 17 - OVERALL ASSEMBLY; Not Pictured; Transmission Idler
OVERALL ASSEMBLY Not Pictured Description Part # Solenoid Assembly (All Models) 9043 Wiring Harness (36 and 42" Models Only) 3720 Wiring Harness (50" Models Only) 3804 Hour Meter (50" Models Only) 3803 Battery Hold Down, 15" Tarp Strap BHOLD 1/4-20 X 3/4 GR5 ZP (2) NB250 1/4-20 Flang...
Page 18 - ENGINE SETUP; For 36” Mowers
BLADE DRIVER 24 ENGINE SETUP 1 23 4 5 6 7 10 8 6 11 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 9 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Item # Description Part # 24 14 HP B&S Engine (36" Mower) N/A 17.5 HP B&S Engine (42" Mower) N/A 18 HP B&S Engine (42" Mower) N/A 20 HP B&S Engine (50" Mower) N/A ...
Page 19 - DECK LIFT
STEERING (RIGHT) DECK LIFT 19 Item # Description Part # 1 Directional Handle Grip 3673 2 Directional Handle Weldment 3685TK 3 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 4 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 5 1/2-13 X 5 HCC GR5 ZP NB155 6 1/2 NR Mach Bushing 14 GA NB177 7 1/2 ID X 7/8 OD X 1/8 Nylon Washer NB6...
Page 20 - FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY SEE CONTROLCARD DETAILTHIS PAGE CONTROL CARD 15 14 17 16 Item # Description Part # 1 Seat 15" Back No Arm Rest (36" Mower Only) 3790 Seat 15" Back With Arm Rest (42" Mower Only) 3791 Seat 18" Back With Arm Rest (50" Mower Only) 3792 2 Seat Bracket 3807TK 3 ...
Page 21 - FRAME for 36” and 42” Mowers; Parts unique to 50” mower frame on next page.
FRAME for 36” and 42” Mowers Item # Description Part # Item # Description Part # 1 Beverage Retainer 3643TK 16 1/2-13 Nyloc Nut NB281 2 5/16-18 X 1/2 Serr. Flg Bolt NB252 17 1/2-13 X 2 1/2 HCC GR5 ZP NB510 3 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 18 Rear Hangar Bracket 3264TK 4 36" Mower Fender Left ...
Page 22 - FRAME FOR 50” MOWER; These parts unique to 50” mower frame only.; BRAKE LINKAGE DETAIL
FRAME FOR 50” MOWER Item # Description Part # 40 Bumper Weldment 3778TK 41 Upper Motor Base 3777TK 42 Transmission Mount 3787TK 43 Choke Mount 3810TK 44 50" Mower Fender Right 3783TK 50" Mower Fender Left 3784TK 45 Fender Mount 3782TK These parts unique to 50” mower frame only. 22 BRAKE LINK...
Page 24 - 2” MOWING DECK; DECK IDLER
24 42” MOWING DECK SEE DETAILTHIS PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 12 9 13 14 15 16 SEE DETAIL 11 DECK IDLER 28 NOT SHOWN DESCRIPTION PART # QTY 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 2 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 2 Roller Bracket (28) Mounting Hardware 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 21 22 Page 18 4 SEE DE...
Page 25 - 0” MOWING DECK
DECK IDLER 1 SEE DETAIL SEE DETAILTHIS PAGE 2 3 4 15 16 7 8 9 11 10 7 9 12 8 13 8 14 5 6 17 18 Item # Description Part # 1 50" ZTR Deck Weldement 3766C 2 Pulley Cover (Right Side) 3769TK Pulley Cover (Left Side) 3768TK 3 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut NB182 4 5/16-18 X 8 1/2 HCC GR2 ZP NB136 5 Sway Bar Right ...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING
CORRECTION CAUSE SYMPTOM 1. CHECK ANDADJUST TIREPRESSURE 2. SEE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT INSERVICE SECTION 1. IMPROPER AIR PRESSURE 2. TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS OUT OFADJUSTMENT UNIT DOESNOT TRACKSTRAIGHT 1. MOVE LEVERS INTO POSITION. 2. PUSH PTO SWITCH IN. 3. SEE START UP IN OPERATIONSECTION. 4. WAIT SEVERAL...
Page 28 - ZERO TURN HYDROSTATIC DRIVE; “Z” SERIES
OWNER’SMANUAL MODEL NO.ZT1436ZT17542BZT1842ZT20050 Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has itsown model number. The model number for the mower will befound under the seat. The model number for the engine will befound on the top of the blower fan housing.All mower parts listed herein may...