Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY
1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine service difficulty is the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way is Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine wa...
Page 3 - Thank you for choosing Swisher’s Zero Turn Rider Mower. Before; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & DECALS
Thank you for choosing Swisher’s Zero Turn Rider 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 PREC...
Page 6 - DECALS NOT SHOWN
Danger/Warning Decal – OD99155 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal – OD99154 Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 Ignition/PTO/Throttle Decal 50” Mower Only – OD99157 Swisher Flag U.S.A.– OD39 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal– OD74 Operator Must Be Seated Decal– OD73 Parking Brake Decal – OD99152 Flying Debris Deca...
Page 7 - OPERATING YOUR NEW ZERO TURN RIDER MOWER; CONTROLS
OPERATING YOUR NEW ZERO TURN RIDER MOWER 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 will cause the engine to shut off. Never get off the mow...
Page 8 - STARTING MOWER; MOWING
STARTING MOWER • TO START: Position steering handles outward to neutral locked position. Engage parking brake. Extend throttle to full choke position. Start ignition and slide throttle lever back to full throttle position. Allow engine to warm up for 1 minute. Release parking brake. Model ZT2250 has...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; INSPECT BEFORE EACH USE; 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 tire s...
Page 10 - INSPECT EVERY 25 HOURS; INSPECT EVERY 100 HOURS; INSPECT EACH SEASON
INSPECT EVERY 25 HOURS • Lubrication: Grease all pivot points with a high temp grease. • Battery, check and clean: Keep battery terminals clean and tight. Periodic charging will extend its life. Clean terminals with a wire brush and coat with a petroleum jelly. • Change engine oil and filter: Use on...
Page 11 - SERVICE / ADJUSTMENTS; TRACKING
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 - LEVELING THE MOWER DECK
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 14 - BELTS; Clutch drive belt replacement
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 routingand clearance. 5. Reconnect idler tension bolt to te...
Page 15 - WIRING DIAGRAMS
Page 16 - ENGINE SETUP; Not Pictured; FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
ENGINE SETUP 16 Item # Description Part # 1 14 HP B&S Engine (36" Mower) N/A 18.5 HP B&S Engine (42" Mower) N/A 22 HP B&S Engine (50" Mower) N/A 2 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 3 Spacer Engine Pulley BB105SL 4 Motor Pulley 3" 3753 5 1/4 X 1/2 Key Stock 4258 6 Engine P...
Page 17 - PARTS NOT SHOWN
17 1 2 24 4 11 10 8 9 8 7 6 5 12 19 18 17 16* 13 22* 21* 20 3* 23 Description Part # 5/16-18 X 4 HCC GR5 ZP NB513 5/16-18 X 2 3/4 HCCGR2ZP NB106 5/16 SAE Washer NB275 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 PARTS NOT SHOWN (Zero Turn Rider Trans Mounting Hardware) Item # Description Part # 1 Wire Link For Idler Arm...
Page 20 - 6” Mowers Only
20 Item # Description Part # 1 Brake Mount Plate 3267TK 2 1/8 X 1 Cotter Pin NB126 3 Brake Linkage Rod 3390Z 4 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 5 5/16-18 ZP 2 Way Lock Nut NB558 6 5/16 USS Flat Washer ZP NB556 7 5/16-18 X 1 Eye Bolt NB202 8 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 9 Spring (2 speed) T2SM 10 Parking...
Page 21 - FRAME for 36” Mower
1 2 3 4 5 6 5 3 7 8 9 10 11 22 3 15 19 18 2 16 3 20 33 17 18 22 24 32 31 23 25 3 30 26 9 28 21 27 12 12 FRAME for 36” Mower SEE DETAIL PAGE 20 Item # Description Part # 1 Beverage Retainer 3643TK 2 5/16-18 X 1/2 Serr. Flg Bolt NB252 3 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 4 36" Mower Fender Left 374...
Page 22 - FRAME for 42” Mower
1 2 4 6 7 31 5 3 33 9 10 11 12 32 13 14 8 17 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 20 22 25 24 26 25 18 27 28 29 30 8 5 Item # Description Part # 1 Beverage Retainer 3643TK 2 Fender-Right 3012TK Fender-Left 3011TK 3 Fender Mount 5142TK 4 Battery Box 3696TK 5 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 6 Transmission Mount ...
Page 23 - FRAME for 50” Mower
FRAME for 50” Mower Item # Description Part # 1 Beverage Retainer 3643TK 2 Fender-Right 3012TK Fender-Left 3011TK 3 Fender Mount 5142TK 4 Battery Box 3696TK 5 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 6 Transmission Mount 3835TK 7 Upper Motor Base 3777TK 8 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 9 Rear Cover 3711...
Page 24 - DECK LIFT; HEIGHT ADJUST
DECK LIFT 1 2 16 3 4 15 6 7 2 14 9 13 10 12 21 22 10 22 11 21 5 Item # Description Part # 1 Plastic Knob - Black 4857 2 3/8-16 2-Way Lock Nut NB280 3 5/16 USS Flat Washer ZP NB556 4 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 GR5 ZP NB618 5 Spacer 3/4 OD X .515 ID DOM X 1.125 3379 6 Rear Height Lifter 3705TK 7 1/2-13 Nyloc Nut ...
Page 25 - For 36” Mowers
Item # Description Part # 1 3/4-16 2 Way Lock Nut NB175 2 1.5x.761x.098x.134 Belleville Washer AS155 3 Blade Pulley- 5.5" (42" Mower Only) 6114TK 4 Washer For Blade Driver NB179 5 Blade Bearing B98 6 Blade Shaft 4.25" 9076 7 Bearing Housing B99ECTK 8 36" Mower - 18" Blade 9014 42...
Page 27 - 2” MOWING DECK
42” MOWING DECK DECK IDLER 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 (12) Mounting Hardware 16 17 18 19 6 21 22 25 Item # Description Part # 1 Grass Chute Weldment 3757TK 2 Grass Chute Mount 6030TK 3 5/16-18 X 8 1/2 HCC GR...
Page 28 - 0” MOWING DECK
DECK IDLER 17 SEE DETAIL Page 16 SEE DETAIL THIS PAGE 7 14 19 3 1 4 18 20 2 15 14 13 4 12 16 10 9 8 Item # Description Part # 1 Grass Chute Weldment 3773TK 2 5/16-18 X 3/4 Serr Flg Bolt NB596 3 Grass Chute Mount 6030TK 4 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 5 3/8-16 Nylok Nut Jam NB207 6 3/8 USS Washer NB271 7 B...
Page 29 - TROUBLESHOOTING
CORRECTION CAUSE SYMPTOM 1. CHECK AND ADJUST 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 SEV...
Page 32 - ZERO TURN HYDROSTATIC DRIVE; “Z” SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO.ZT1436BZT18542ZT2250 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...
