Page 2 - SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER; SECTION 2: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE
2 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Owner’s Guide is an important part of your new Z-Series. It will help you prepare, operate and maintainyour mower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your mower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the...
Page 3 - SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION
3 SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER....
Page 5 - The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
5 • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed inthis manual. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughlyinspect the mower for any damage. Repair thedamage before restarting and ope...
Page 6 - Slope Gauge; IS; IN
6 Slope Gauge 1 5 ° S IG H T A N D H O L D T H IS L E V E L WIT H A V E R T IC A L T R E E A P O WE R P O L E A C O R N E R O F A B U IL D IN G O R A F E N C E P O S T F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E U S E T H IS P A G E A S A G U ID E T O D E T E R M IN E S...
Page 7 - Front; ON; Top View
7 SECTION 4: CONTROLS Figure 3 HOUR/RPM METER The hour/RPM meter is an LCD (liquid crystal display) display that is located on the Right Control Panel. Themeter’s display stays on continuously. (See Figure 3) • HOUR METER: The meter functions as an hour meter. The hour value is the number of hours o...
Page 8 - IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH; • In the OFF position the engine is not running. (See Figure 5); LIFT HANDLE
8 IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH Figure 5 The ignition/light switch is located on the Right Control Panel and is used to start the engine. It is a four positionswitch. • In the OFF position the engine is not running. (See Figure 5) • In the ON/LlGHT position the engine is running and the Head Light is on. • ...
Page 9 - THROTTLE LEVER AND CHOKE LEVER; PARKING BRAKE; DRIVE HANDLES; FRONT
9 THROTTLE LEVER AND CHOKE LEVER Figure 7 PARKING BRAKE The Parking Brake Pedal is located on the left running board next to the Control Tower. (See Figure 8) It is usedto engage the Parking Brake. Engage the Parking Brake when the unit is not in use.. Figure 8 DRIVE HANDLES The Drive Handles (Left ...
Page 10 - SPEED CONTROL BAR
10 When the engine is running, the throttle is set and the Drive Handles are moved from the neutral position, the unitmoves in accordance with the driver’s input (push, pull or both). When the driver releases the handles theyimmediately return towards the neutral position and the unit will slow and ...
Page 11 - INDICATOR PANEL; SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
11 INDICATOR PANEL Figure 10 The Indicator panel is located at the top of the Control Tower. (See Figure 10) There are two or three indicatorlights on the panel. When the corresponding light is illuminated it indicates: • LOW ENGINE OIL: Stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level. C...
Page 12 - SECTION 5: OPERATION; BEFORE OPERATING
12 SECTION 5: OPERATION BEFORE OPERATING 1. Study this manual carefully. It has been provided to help you safely operate and maintain this unit. 2. Familiarize yourself with all instruments and controls. 3. Fill the fuel tank according to the engine operator’s manual section. 4. Check the engine oil...
Page 14 - QUICK REFERENCE CHART
14 QUICK REFERENCE CHART The Z-series can turn with a zero radius. The Z-series uses the rear tires to turn. When turning with a zero radius,the rear tires are used as the pivot point. A conventional tractor can make a circle but it needs a turning radius,usually based on the distance between the fr...
Page 17 - PUSHING YOUR UNIT
17 PUSHING YOUR UNIT To push your unit you will have to first relieve the hydrostatic pumps. Follow steps 1 through 6. Figure 12 WARNING: The Hydraulic Relief Levers are near to engine parts that can be HOT. To avoid injury, wait until engine parts have cooled before disengaging. 1. Position the Z-s...
Page 18 - SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING THE MOWER DECK HEIGHT
18 SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE MOWER DECK HEIGHT 1. Push or pull on the Lift Lever and depress and hold the button. 2. Move the handle up/down to the desired position. 3. Release button at the desired position. ADJUSTING THE SEAT POSITION 1. Lift the Seat Adjustment Lever. (See Figure 11) 2...
Page 19 - ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE; Frame; Measure Gap
19 ADJUSTING BRAKE FORCE Figure 13 1. Place the Z-series on level surface without the brake engaged and place blocks behind the wheels. 2. Turn the engine OFF and remove the key from the ignition. 3. From underneath the Z-series directly behind the caster wheel pivot bar, locate the brake rods. Ther...
Page 20 - STEERING ADJUSTMENT
20 STEERING ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove the ignition key from ignition switch. 2. Detach the bottom of the rubber boot cover on the drive handles. 3. Slide the boot cover all the way up (toward the drive handles) to access the drive handle bolts. 4. Remove both bolts securing the drive handles. 5. Remove t...
Page 22 - SECTION 7: LUBRICATION
22 SECTION 7: LUBRICATION Use the two tables that follow for lubrication details. The first table is for Oil details and the second table is forgrease point information. Oil Check Change Capacity Type Engine crankcase See Engine Operator’s Manual Section Hydraulic units 50 Hours 500 Hours 9.5 Quarts...
Page 23 - GREASE POINT LOCATIONS
23 GREASE POINT LOCATIONS Lift Handle And Deck Lift Pivot (Right & Left)(Access by lifting rear body panel) 48” & 54” Mower Deck Grease Fittings Caster Wheel Spindle Grease Fitting(Found on both left and right caster spindles) Steering Linkage Grease Fittings Caster Wheel Grease Fitting(Foun...
Page 24 - SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE; ENGINE COMPARTMENT; ACCESSING THE ENGINE
24 SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT The engine is located behind the operator seat. ACCESSING THE ENGINE 1. Slide the seat completely forward. 2. Move the deck lift lever to position 3. 3. Tilt the seat forward. 4. Lift the bar under the rear of the seat and slide theentire seat assembly fo...
Page 26 - CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC OIL; If hydraulic oil level is:
26 CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC OIL Figure 15 1. Flip seat up. (See Figure 15) 2. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil Dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. 3. Wipe clean and fully insert the fill plug/dipstick (screw in). 4. Remove the hydraulic fill plug/dipstick and read the level:...
Page 28 - REPLACING THE HEAD LAMP BULB
28 Figure 17 REPLACING THE HEAD LAMP BULB 1. Remove the ignition key from ignition switch. 2. Detach the bottom of the rubber boot cover on the drive handles. 3. Slide the boot cover all the way up (toward the drive handles) to access the drive handle bolts. 4. Remove both bolts securing the drive h...
Page 31 - SECTION 9: MOWER DECKS; CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER DECK - Side to side - Front to Back
31 SECTION 9: MOWER DECKS The mower deck must be level horizontally (side-to-side and front-to-back) for even cutting. CHECKING THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER DECK - Side to side - Front to Back Figure 19 Figure 20 1. Check the rear tires pressure for proper inflation and tracking. 2. Position the Z-series ...
Page 32 - LEVELING THE MOWER DECK; When Back measurements are 0.125” less than the front measurements:
32 LEVELING THE MOWER DECK 1. Lower the mower deck to the L (lock) position. 2. Pull J-Rod out to release hanger bracket and turn J-Rod until J-Rod is against outside of bracket. (Both Sides)(See Figure 21) 3. Remove the left belt cover by removing the wing nut. 4. Release the belt tension spring by...
Page 33 - REMOVING THE MOWER DECK; Move the lift handle to the L position.
33 Figure 21 Note: If after a number of attempts to level the mower deck fails to succeed, adjust the retaining arm to their original lengths of 11.125 inches. (See Figure 22) Figure 22 REMOVING THE MOWER DECK WARNING: The cutting blades of the mower deck are sharp and can cause injury. 1. Position ...
Page 35 - INSTALLING A NEW MOWER DECK BELT
35 Figure 25 14. Remove the belt from the Clutch pulley.(See Figure 25) 15. From the front of the Z-series, pull the mower deck towards you. This will release the retaining arms from the mower deck. (See Figure 26) Figure 26 16. Lift and hold the retaining arms up. 17. Move the mower deck toward the...
Page 37 - CUTTING BLADE CARE; REMOVING A BLADE
37 Figure 27 10. Repeat Step 7 and Step 8 for the other side of the mower deck. 11. From the rear, attach the belt around the Clutch Pulley. 12. Engage tension arm by moving it into the bracket to maintain belt tension. 13. Replace Belt Covers. CUTTING BLADE CARE WARNING: The cutting blades are shar...
Page 40 - AVOIDING STREAKING
40 SECTION 11: MOWING For best results, consider the following recommendations: • Mow the first two laps with the discharge pointing toward the center. • Mow the next two laps with the discharge pointing outside (away from center) for a balanced cut and improved appearance. • Do not cut grass too sh...
Page 41 - SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble
41 SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE * Liquid cooled models only. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO switch engaged.Spark plug wire disconnected.Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.Blocked fuel line.Faulty spark p...
Page 42 - NOTES
Page 44 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, White Outdoor Products Companywill, at its option, repair or replace, for the originalpurchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found tobe defec...
