Swisher ZT17542 - Manual

OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER The operation of any cutter can encounter foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or wide-vision safety goggles for over spectacles before staring any cutting machine and while operating such a mach...

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 while the engine running, without first disengaging the PTO switch and placing the steering levers in the neutral position wi...

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 you learn to operate th...

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...

SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS TRACKING Adjustments to the unit may need to be made if the unit does not track in a straight line. The primary 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 EXC...

SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING THE MOWER DECK 1. Turn off engine and engage parking brake. 2. Rotate cutting height lever counterclockwise to lowest cutting position. 3. Remove bolt from pickup point located at the front of the deck. 4. Remove cotter pins on rear hanger points and slide out stabiliz...

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 the rear 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 eye...

SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS BELTS Clutch drive belt replacement 1. Disconnect tension idler from tension bracket. 2. Remove belt from mower pulley and electric clutch. 3. Install new belt onto electric clutch and mower pulley and check for proper routing and clearance. 4. Reconnect idler tension bolt to t...

SEAT DETAIL STEERING DETAIL ENGINE DETAIL FRAME DETAIL TRANSMISSION IDLER DETAIL DECK LIFT DETAIL MOWING DECK DETAIL 1 2 129 3 4 5 6 7 ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 1 STEERING COVER 3644 2 NEUTRAL SWITCH BRACKET 3704TK NEUTRAL SWITCH 3695 3 ZTR CASTER SERVICE ASSEM. 3725 4 HYDRO RELEASE 3678 5 TRANSMISS...

MOWING DECK SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 BLADE DRIVER 103 104 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 105 114 113 BLADE BELT IDLER (3714) ITEM # DESCRIPTION PART # 94 GRASS CHUTE 3732 95 TORSION SPRING 9100 96 CHUTE MOUNT 6030TK 97 BELT/PULLEY COVER 3656TK 98 3/8 EYE B...

CORRECTION CAUSE SYMPTOM 1. CHECK ANDADJUST TIRE PRESSURE 2. SEE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT IN SERVICE SECTION 1. IMPROPER AIR PRESSURE 2. TRACKING ADJUSTMENTS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT UNIT DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT 1. MOVE LEVERS INTO POSITION. 2. PUSH PTO SWITCH IN. 3. SEE START UP IN OPERATION SECTION. 4. WAIT S...

OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO.ZT17542 Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found under the seat. The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing.All mower parts listed herein may be ordered dire...