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Section 2: Operating Procedures
ZT60i & ZT72i (S/N 748110+) Accu-Z
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-552M
Table of Contents
2/06/14
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon awareness, concern, prudence and proper training
involved in operation, transport, maintenance, and
storage of the riding mower. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the mower without first
having read, fully understood, and become totally
familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, page 1
• Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 10
• Section 2: Operating Procedures, page 14
• Section 3: Adjustments, page 24
• Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 33
The following Operating Checklist should be performed
before operating your mower:
Control Panel
Refer to Figure 2-2:
!
WARNING
Do not operate mower while smoking.
Ignition Switch
A three position ignition switch: off, run, and start is
provided. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START
position; release key when engine starts and switch will
automatically return to RUN position. Turn key
counterclockwise to OFF position to stop engine.
Throttle
A cable is linked from engine to throttle for controlling
engine speed. Move throttle lever toward fast position to
increase engine rpm and toward slow position to
decrease rpm. Always travel and cut grass with throttle
set at full engine rpm speed. Decrease travel speed by
Operating Checklist
✔ Check Reference
Carefully read and follow all safety rules.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”. Page 1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Mower Features”.
Page 14
Make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 3: Adjustments”. Page 24
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to “Section 2: Operating Procedures”. Page 14
Check mower safety start interlock system daily
prior to operation.
Page 19
Perform all maintenance and lubrications.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”. Page 33
Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks on the unit.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
Page 2
Check blade for nicks and sharpness.
Refer to “Mower Blade Maintenance”.
Page 46
Check mower initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”. Page 58
pulling back on the control levers. Reduce engine rpm
only when mower is not traveling and just before
engaging the cutting blades.
Control Panel
Figure 2-2
Choke
A cable is linked from the choke control knob to the
engine for choking the engine during starting. Pull up on
knob to turn choke (ON). Push down on knob once
engine is running to shut choke (OFF).
Blade Engagement Switch
The blade engagement switch engages the deck blades.
Pull switch up (ON) to engage blades and push switch
down (OFF) to disengage blades.
Hour Meter
The hour meter registers 1/10 hour increments up to
9,999.9 total hours. The meter is connected to the ignition
switch and records accumulative time only while the
engine is running. Remove plastic film covering over hour
meter before placing mower into service.
Engine Light
The engine light when lit indicate low oil pressure. This
light will come on when starting engine and should go off
soon after engine is started. Shut engine off immediately
if light comes on during normal operation and investigate
cause before putting mower back into service.
IMPORTANT: Always operate throttle at full engine
rpm while traveling and cutting grass. Operating
engine at a slow rpm may overheat engine and
transaxles.
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Hour Meter
Throttle
Blade Engagement Clutch
Choke
Ignition Switch
Engine Light
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate mower with choke
on.
IMPORTANT: With mower stopped and engine at
half throttle, engage cutting blades. Increase throttle
to full engine speed and then operate control levers
to move mower. Clutch, belts and/or deck may be
damaged if blades are engaged at full engine speed.