Yard-man 53AA1A3G401 - Manuals

7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR Z-SERIES NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. Figure 1 WARNING: Be familiar with all controlsand their proper operation. Know how tostop the machine and disengage themquickly. Right Control Panel Ignition/Light Switch...

8 Electric PTO (Power Take-Off) Switch The PTO switch is located on the right control panel and it is used to control the engagement of the cutting blades. When the knob is up, the cutting blades are engaged. When the knob is down, the cutting blades are disengaged. See Figure 1 and Figure 2. NOTE: ...

9 Figure 6 Brake Pedal and Parking Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the lower left side of the control tower and it is used to engage the brake in order to slow down or stop the unit. It also is used to engage the parking brake. See Figure 1 and Figure 7. Parking Brake Pedal The parking bra...

11 NOTE: The Z-Series speed is based on the position ofthe drive handles. Push the handles forward to increasespeed and back toward neutral for slower speeds. Driving On Slopes Before operating the Z-Series on any slope: • Use the SLOPE GAUGE to determine if the slope is safe for operation. WARNING:...

12 Figure 10 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Mower Deck Height • To push or pull the lift lever, depress and hold the button. Refer to Figure 5. • Move the handle up/down to the desired location. • Release button at the desired position. Adjusting the Seat Position • Lift the seat adjust...

13 Checking the Brake Adjustment • Position the Z-Series on a level surface and move the throttle lever to the slowest position (turtle). • Stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition, and engage the parking brake. • Release both hydraulic relief levers. • From the rear push on the frame and t...

14 • Remove bolts that secure linkage to upper control handles and lower control arms. The shock absorbers should remain connected to linkage.See Figure 12. Figure 12 • Insert quarter inch by seven inch pin or equivalent through the top and bottom alignment holes of the control arms to secure arms a...

16 • Flip seat up and clean the area around the hydraulic oil dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. See Figure 15. • Remove the hydraulic fill plug/dipstick and read the level: If hydraulic oil level is inside operating range, then do nothing. If hydraulic oil level is below operat...

18 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING MOWER DECK Checking The Level Of The Mower Deck Side to Side • Position the Z-Series on a hard and level surface and place the PTO switch in the OFF position. • Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove key. • Remove spark plug wir...

19 Removing The Mower Deck WARNING: Do not remove deck immedi-ately after operating the tractor. Allow theengine and other moving parts ample timeto cool down. • Position the Z-Series on a hard flat surface and engage the parking brake. • Move the lift handle to the L position. • Remove belt covers ...

21 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING 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 correct starting position.Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.Faulty spark plug.Engine f...

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