White Z-185L, Z-205, Z-225 - Manuals

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Page 2 - SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER; the rear face of the battery stand.; SECTION 2: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE; Copy the model number here:

2 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Z-Series. It will help you prepare, operate andmaintain your mower. Please read and understand what it says.Before you start to prepare your mower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy ...

Page 3 - SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to; GENERAL OPERATION

3 SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER....

Page 6 - SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE; WARNING

6 Slope G auge 15° SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST FOLD ON DO TTE D LINE , REPRE SENTI NG A 15° SL OPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15...

Page 7 - Figure 3; IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH; Figure 4; • In the OFF position the engine is not running.; Front

7 SECTION 4: CONTROLS Figure 3 HOUR/RPM METER The hour/RPM meter is an LCD (liquid crystal display) display that is located on the right control panel. Themeter’s display stays on continuously. (See Figure 3) • HOUR METER: The meter functions as an hour meter. The hour value is the number of hours o...

Page 8 - LIFT HANDLE; Figure 5; THROTTLE LEVER AND CHOKE LEVER; Figure 6; CHOKE LEVER; ON; FRONT; Fast

8 LIFT HANDLE Figure 5 The lift handle is located on the right fender. It raises and lowers the cutting height of the mower deck used by theZ-series. (See Figure 3) & (See Figure 5) • 1 through 7 (1 - lowest height, 7 - highest height) • L is the lock out position. The lock position is used when...

Page 9 - BRAKE PEDAL; Push down on the parking brake pedal and hold.; Top View; Brake Pedal

9 POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) SWITCH Figure 7 The PTO switch is located on the right control panel. (See Figure 7) It controls the engagement of the cuttingblades. When the switch is: • UP: The cutting blades are engaged (blades are turning). • DOWN: The cutting blades are disengaged (not turning). Note: B...

Page 10 - DRIVE HANDLES; Figure 9; SPEED CONTROL BAR; • Rotate speed control bar to desire location.

10 DRIVE HANDLES The drive handles (left and right) are located at the top of the control tower. (See Figure 8) The drive handles areused to move, steer, and stop the Z-series. The drive handles will return toward the neutral position whenreleased; however, the driver should place the drive handles ...

Page 11 - INDICATOR PANEL; low engine oil can severely damage the engine.; SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER; Do not try to adjust the seat position while operating the Z-Series.

11 INDICATOR PANEL Figure 10 The indicator panel is located at the top of the control tower. There are two or three indicator lights on the panel.(See Figure 10) When the corresponding light is illuminated it indicates: • LOW ENGINE OIL: Stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level. C...

Page 14 - QUICK REFERENCE CHART

14 QUICK REFERENCE CHART The Z-series can turn with a zero radius. The Z-series uses the rear tires to turn. When turning with a zero radius,the rear tires are used as the pivot point. A conventional tractor can make a circle but it needs a turning radius,usually based on the distance between the fr...

Page 15 - MOWING; For best results, consider the following recommendations:; AVOID STREAKING; Operate the Z-series at full throttle and at a slower forward speed.; PUSHING YOUR UNIT; Cut Grass

15 MOWING For best results, consider the following recommendations: • Mow the first two laps with the discharge pointing toward the center. • Mow the next two laps with the discharge pointing outside (away from center) for a balanced cut and improved appearance. • Do not cut grass too short. The mow...

Page 16 - SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING THE MOWER DECK HEIGHT

16 WARNING: The hydraulic relief levers are near to engine parts that can be HOT. To avoid injury, wait until engine parts have cooled before disengaging. 1. Position the Z-series on a flat and level surface. 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Remove the hydraulic relief levers from the lock position. ...

Page 17 - Brake Rod

17 ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE Figure 14 1. Place the Z-series on level surface without the brake engaged and place blocks behind the wheels. 2. Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 3. From underneath the Z-series directly behind the caster wheel pivot bar, locate the brake rods. Ther...

Page 19 - SECTION 7: LUBRICATION

19 16. Remove quarter inch by seven inch pins from top and bottom holes. 17. Set parking brake and start the engine (set throttle at full speed). Make sure that the PTO is off. 18. Rotate rods (lengthen or shorten) to bring each hydrostat to neutral. NOTE: The control linkage going to the hydrostati...

Page 20 - GREASE POINT LOCATIONS

20 GREASE POINT LOCATIONS 48” & 54” Mower Deck Grease Fitting Caster Wheel Spindle Control Tower Caster Wheel Pivot Bar Lift Handle Deck Lift Pivot Grease Fitting Grease Fitting Grease Fitting Grease Fittings Grease Fitting Grease Fittings

Page 21 - SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE; ENGINE COMPARTMENT; The engine is located behind the operator seat.; FUEL TANK; Check the oil level of hydraulic units only when the:; If hydraulic oil level is:; Dipstick

21 SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT The engine is located behind the operator seat. FUEL TANK The fuel tank filler cap is located on the left-rear fender panel. Take the fuel cap off by unscrewing. Fill the gastank from this point. The fuel tank has approximately a 4.0 gallon capacity. WARN...

Page 22 - Left Transmission Drain Plug

22 ADDING HYDRAULIC OIL WARNING: Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can result if the oil level is not within the operating range. Note: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you do not over fill the reservoir....

Page 23 - Light Reflector

23 REPLACING THE HEAD LAMP BULB 1. Remove the ignition key from ignition switch. 2. Detach the bottom of the rubber boot cover on the drive handles. 3. Slide the boot cover all the way up (toward the drive handles) to access the drive handle bolts. 4. Remove both bolts securing the drive handles. 5....

Page 25 - SECTION 9: MOWER DECKS; CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER DECK - Side to side - Front to Back; Check the rear tires pressure for proper inflation and tracking.; LEVELING THE MOWER DECK; Blade

25 SECTION 9: MOWER DECKS The mower deck must be level horizontally (side-to-side and front-to-back) for even cutting. CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER DECK - Side to side - Front to Back Figure 19 1. Check the rear tires pressure for proper inflation and tracking. 2. Position the Z-series on a hard ...

Page 26 - When Back measurements are 0.125” less than the front measurements:; Turn the threaded link the appropriate distance up.; When either side is higher than 4.50”; Hanger Bracket

26 Figure 21 3. Remove the left belt cover by removing the wing nut. 4. Release the belt tension spring by releasing the belt tension bar. 5. Remove the belt from clutch below the engine in the rear of the unit. 6. Push the deck assembly forward to disconnect the retaining arms from the deck. 7. Dis...

Page 27 - REMOVING THE MOWER DECK; Wing Nut

27 2. Turn the threaded link the appropriate distance down. • Every 1/2 turn =1/32” (.03125”) • Example: If the front measurement is 4.625” the threaded link should be turned 2 full turns (1/8” or 0.125”) down. 3. Reconnect the hanger links to the hanger brackets and the retaining arms to the tracto...

Page 28 - INSTALLING A NEW MOWER DECK BELT; Remove the mower deck. See REMOVING THE MOWER DECK for details.

28 12. Turn the pulley counterclockwise until the belt is completely off of the pulley. 13. Locate the clutch pulley. It is located in the rear of the tractor, below the muffler. (See Figure 25) 14. Remove the belt from the clutch pulley. Figure 25 WARNING: Exhaust and surrounding engine parts are v...

Page 29 - severe burns if contacted by the skin.

29 MOWER DECK BELT ROUTING Figure 27 INSTALLING THE MOWER DECK Before installing the mower deck on the tractor, route the mower deck belt as shown in MOWER DECK BELTROUTING. 1. Slide the mower deck under the Z-series. WARNING: Do not touch the muffler cover. The muffler and cover are extremely hot a...

Page 31 - INSTALLING A NEW DRIVE BELT

31 4. Roll the drive belt down off of the left drive pulley. Now, role the drive belt down off of the right drive pulley. 5. Remove the drive belt from the engine pulley. 6. Now that the belt is slack, carefully pull the belt up and over the right hydrostatic cooling fan. Now carefullypull the belt ...

Page 32 - SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble

32 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE * Liquid cooled models only. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO switch engaged.Brake pedal not engaged.Spark plug wire disconnected.Throttle control lever not in correctstarting position.Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked ...

Page 38 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by White Out-door Products Co. with respect to new merchandise pur-chased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. White Outdoor Products Co. warrants this product againstdefects in material and ...