Page 2 - LIMITED WARRANTY; carries no commercial warranty.
2 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 two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found t...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
3 CONTENTS LIMITED WARRANTY………. 2 OPERATION………………..……… 16 INTRODUCTION……………… 4 Features……………………… 16 General………………………… 4 Starting………………………. 19 Before Operating………………… 4 Grass Height of Cut…………. 19 Uncrating & Assembly………. 5 Controls………...……..……… 20 SYMBOLS & DECALS………. 6 SERVICE & ADJUSTM...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Swisher Zero Turn mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Conveniently located controls and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regulated by steering levers, contribut...
Page 5 - To Remove The Mower From The Crate
5 INTRODUCTION Uncrating & Assembly ¾ Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. ¾ Remove loose parts and packing material ¾ Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate. ¾ Disengage spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection. ¾ Raise the mower deck ...
Page 7 - Decals Not Shown
7 SYMBOLS & DECALS cont. Decals Not Shown OD99128 60” Deck White Decal 10275 ZT2460 Decal Small 10281 Height Adjust Decal 10542 Replacement Parts Decal 10274 Z-Max Decal OD99125 Medium Swisher Decal Hydro Release - 10280 Danger/Warning Decal - 10276 Throttle/Choke Decal - 10271 Parking Brake Dec...
Page 8 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Safety Instructions; These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.; General Use; Do Not Use this machine without the
8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Use ¾ Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them. ¾ Learn how to use the machine and its c...
Page 9 - General Use Continued
9 ¾ Always look around before and during reversing maneuvers. ¾ Slow down before turning. ¾ Shut down the mower deck when not mowing. ¾ Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. ¾ Only operate the machine in daylight or other well-lit conditions. ¾ Keep the machine ...
Page 10 - Slope Operation
10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Slope Operation ¾ Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc. ¾ Mow up and down, not side to side. Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees. ¾ Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires begin to slip, shut down the blades and drive sl...
Page 11 - SPECIFICATIONS
11 SPECIFICATIONS FRONT: 4.10x3.5-5 5/8 Bearing REAR: 20 X 10 X 8 TIRE SIZE 27 + - 3 ft. lbs HYDRO Bolt Torque Pivoting FRONT AXLE Spring Assisted DECK LIFT Deluxe 18” Back w/ Arm Rest 6” Adjustable Slide SEAT Commercial Grade Eaton Hydrostatic TRANSMISSION Automatic - On Steering Handles PARKING BR...
Page 12 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; Operator Presence System
12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Operator Presence System Be sure the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your mower does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. ¾ The engine should not start unless the parking brakes (handle controls) are engaged (rotated...
Page 13 - Blade Maintenance; Safely raise front of mower. SEE WARNING; Battery; WARNING; To clean battery and terminals; CAUTION
13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Blade Maintenance Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Disconnect spark plug wire. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto blade. Avoid the sharp edge of the blade. For best results , mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damage blades. ¾ Safely ...
Page 14 - Engine; Overall Unit Care; Driving and Transport on Public Roads
14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-Belts Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. SEE SPECIFICATION for belt part numbers and SERVICE section of this manual for instructions on how to replace the belt. ...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE X 1,2 Replace Oil Filter X Check Operator Presence X X Replace Spark Plug X 2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins X Inspect Muffler X 2 Clean Air Filter X Replace Fuel Filter X 1,2 Change Engine Oil w/o filter X 1,2 Change Engine Oil w/ filter X X Check Engine...
Page 16 - OPERATION; FEATURES; SEE DETAILS PAGE
16 OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed 2. Hour Meter – Indicates hours of operation 3. Choke Control – Used when starting a cold engine 4. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades 5. Ignition Switch – Used to start or stop the engine 6. Deck Lift Han...
Page 19 - Starting; Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions
19 OPERATION Starting ¾ Operator must be sitting in the seat. Control handles must be in the neutral (outward) position ( which sets the parking brakes). PTO must be in the disengage position (pushed down). ¾ Set choke (if needed), turn key and release as soon as engine starts. Adjust throttle to ha...
Page 20 - Controls; Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very slight
20 Controls ¾ Be familiar with all controls, their functions and how to operate them before starting the machine. ¾ Motion control levers on each side of the console control the direction of movement. SEE FIGURE BELOW Note: The pressure required to operate the mower is very slight Control Handles Ne...
Page 21 - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting The Cutting Height
21 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ¾ Push out on the Deck Lift Handle and raise or lower the deck to the desired position. ¾ Position 1 is the lowest setting and Position 8 is the highest position ¾ The cutting range is from approximately 1 ½” to approximately 5” Adjusting The Cutting Height TOOLS REQUIRE...
Page 22 - Deck Belt Routing & Replacement; Removal; Front of Unit
22 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement 9 Disconnect spark plug wire 9 Apply parking brake 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position 9 Remove the belt covers 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Roll the belt over the top of the deck pulleys 9 Remove belt Removal 9 Install new belt by...
Page 23 - Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement
23 Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement 9 Disconnect spark plug wire 9 Apply parking brake 9 Disconnect wiring from electric clutch 9 Remove clutch stop weldment (9973TK) 9 Remove the engine to deck belt 9 Disconnect idler spring 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Remove belt from the engine pulley and fr...
Page 24 - Seat Adjustment
24 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment Engine to Deck Belt 9 Apply parking brake 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Remove belt from the mower deck and the electric clutch Removal 9 Install new belt by placing it around the electric clutch and route it through...
Page 25 - Parking Brakes
25 Parking Brakes 9 The Swisher ZT2460 is equipped with an Automatic Parking Brake system on each control handle. 9 When the control handles are in the out most position the parking brakes are on. 9 Adjustment for the system is located on the ends of the brake cable at the hydro pan & frame 9 Ra...
Page 26 - WIRING HARNESS
Page 27 - PARTS BREAKDOWN
27 Item # Description Part # 1 24HP B&S Engine N/A 2 Frame Pan 9999TK 3 Lift Support Plate (right) 9937TK 4 Lift Support Plate (left) 9936TK 5 1/3-13 X 2 GR5 Bolt NB509 6 2 1/2 Cable Pulley 10211 7 1 1/2 Cable Pulley 5542 8 1/2-13 Nut NB213Z 9 1/2-13 Nyloc Nut NB281 10 Lock Plate 9922TK 11 5/16-...
Page 28 - Not Shown; Fuel Tank; ENGINE ASSEMBLY
28 Item # Description Part # 1 24 HP B&S Engine N/A 2 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 3 Spacer Engine Pulley BB105SL 4 Motor Pulley 3.25" 3753 5 1/4 X 1/2 Key Stock 4258 6 Engine Pulley Spacer Short .687 689S 7 Electric Clutch 3813 8 Washer Belleville Engine Pulley 699 9 7/16-20 X 3.25 HCF...
Page 31 - Center Driver
31 Item # Description Part # 1 3/4-16 Nut NB175 2 Belleville Washer AS155 3 Pulley 4 1/2" B4104TK 4 Spacer 6065PM 5 3/4 ID X 1 1/4 OD 18 GA Washer NB179 6 Center Blade Driver 10541 7 Outer Blade Driver 10540 8 3/4 ID X 1 3/4 OD Flat Washer B98W 9 Blade Mount Plate 9008 10 3/8-24 Two Way Lock Nut...
Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING
34 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Out of fuel 2. Engine not “choked” properly 3. Engine flooded 4. Bad spark plug 5. Dirty air filter 6. Dirty fuel filter 7. Water in fuel 8. Loose or damaged wiring 9. Carburetor out of adjustment 10. Engine valves out of adjustmen...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING Continued
35 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of Power 1. Cutting too much grass/ too fast 2. “Choke” position 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under deck. 4. Dirty air filter 5. Low oil level/dirty oil 6. Faulty spark plug 7. Dirty fuel filter 8. Stale or dirty fuel 9. Water in fu...
Page 38 - Replacement Parts; Quick Reference; 3” Engine to Deck Belt
38 Replacement Parts Quick Reference Blade Driver Assembly (outside) 10540 Blade Driver Assembly (center) 10541 83” Engine to Deck Belt 10263 20.5 Mulching Blade 3293 122” Deck Belt 5058 20 x 10 x 8 Rear Tire 3756 47” Hydro Belt 6046 Fuse 10 Amp AS069 Front Deck Lift Cable 9948 Rear Deck Lift Cable ...
Page 39 - Maintenance Log
39 Maintenance Log Notes Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed
Page 40 - SWISHER HISTORY; century’s top household; CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION
40 SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swisher was producing lawn mowers from his mother’s chicken house. Max never liked to mow grass. He installed a gearbox on his family’s lawn mower creating a self-propelled unit. By tying one end of a rope to the mower and the oth...
