Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . ....
Page 3 - FORWARD; WARNING; MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
3 FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa-nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features t...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4 GENERAL SAFETYOPERATIONS A. DANGER 1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate. 2. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational. 3. Do not carry passengers. B. WARNING 1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or d...
Page 5 - Do not overfill; C. Related to Batteries; Note
5 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doc-tor familiar wit...
Page 8 - SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS; R O T A T I N G B L A D E; D A N G E R
8 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS K E E P H A N D S a n d F E E T A W A Y D A N G E R TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E . WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Do not put hands or feetun...
Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS; Instrumentation
9 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO.Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage brake handle to internal drum brakes Seat: Adjustable seat and armrests. 5" Ad...
Page 10 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A.General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate them s...
Page 12 - Electric Blade Clutch Switch:
12 wheel, making the mower turn toward the side where the lever is behind. When one lever is pushed forward and the other lever pulled back the same amount, one traction wheel will turn in reverse and the mower will turn within its own length. In order to start the engine, both steering levers must ...
Page 13 - C.Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:
13 direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a counter-clockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 min-utes or more to prevent flooding the engine. 8. ...
Page 16 - E.Mower Cutting Blades
16 Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning. 3. To turn counter-clockwise, slowly move the RIGHT lap bar forward while simulta-neously moving the LEFT lap bar rear-ward. Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning (this is a safety check, the normal procedure is for th...
Page 17 - Mulch; Removing the Mower Deck:
17 adjacent blade (I.E., the blades do not need to be “timed” nor synchronized). Hi-lift - These are generally the best cutting blades for most grasses and mowing conditions. These blades will provide extra “lift” for the thinner leaf grasses, will handle lush grasses, and will provide maximum grass...
Page 18 - Changing the Blade Drive Belts:; Changing the Spindle Assembly
18 remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower (2). f. Turn front caster wheels outward. g. Shift the deck toward the operator’s left side of the mower and remove. h. To install reverse the process. 2. Changing a Bl...
Page 20 - Battery Removal; Installing the Battery; Jump Starting; Safety Switch Operation Checks:; Specific Gravity
20 c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). d. Recharge battery when ever the specific gravity value is less than 1.225 3. Battery Removal Warning: When removing the cables from the battery follow these steps to avoid a short between the ...
Page 22 - Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:; Left Side Pump
22 available from any auto supply store. Follow the directions on the can. If the leaks are larger than 1/16" diameter, the tire can be repaired with rubber plugs also available in a kit from any auto supply store. If the tire bead is damaged, a tube will have to be installed in the tire or the ...
Page 23 - Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors:; Steering Lever Adjustments:
23 for expansion. Start the engine and let it run at idle for about five minutes. Check the filter for leaks. Idling the engine and the pumps in this way will purge any air from the system. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level in the tank. Top-off if necessary until the oil level is a 1/4” ...
Page 24 - To Put the Mower Back in Service:
24 positions - if not, the switch may need to be adjusted or replaced. Whenever the ZTM is on level ground with the engine running and the lap bars in their Neu-tral positions, the ZTM should not creep (I.E., move in the Forward or Reverse directions of travel). If this occurs, contact your Service ...
Page 25 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oiling Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks; General Purpose Lubrication:
25 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e. Check the tires and tire pressure.Drive Tire...
Page 26 - OIL CHART; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; EVERY 25 HOURS
26 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 1222111422 Deck Suspension Pivot...
Page 27 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment
27 Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: 1. Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) c...
Page 29 - F. Deck leveling Procedure
29 F. Deck leveling Procedure 1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and using the foot pedal, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut posi-tion. (The 4" height...
Page 30 - WIRING DIAGRAM
