Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to b...
Page 3 - Thank you for choosing Swisher’s ZTR Mower. Before operating your; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS
3 Thank you for choosing Swisher’s ZTR Mower. Before operating your mower, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and other instructions explained in this manual . As with all power equipment, lawnmowers can be potentially dangerous if improperly used. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS &a...
Page 4 - Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them; Always look down and behind before and during
Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely. Always disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug, to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. Keep all shields and guards in place. Understa...
Page 5 - Never assume that children will remain where you last saw; do not; Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing.
5 CAUTION! Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. SLOPE OPERATION! Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.Use e...
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 you learn to operate th...
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 or adjustments do as follows:
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...
Page 13 - REMOVING THE MOWER DECK
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...
Page 14 - LEVELING THE MOWER DECK; Position unit on a smooth level surface.; Distance should be; Front of Mower
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...
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 id...
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 CONTROL CARD DETAIL THIS 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 ...
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 DETAIL THIS 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 D...
Page 25 - 0” MOWING DECK
DECK IDLER 1 SEE DETAIL SEE DETAIL THIS 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 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...
Page 28 - ZERO TURN HYDROSTATIC DRIVE; “Z” SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO.ZT1436ZT17542BZT1842ZT20050 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...
