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SECTION III
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-1 General Safety
3-2 Operation
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual
and the ZT operator’s manual should operate this
machine.
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance list in
paragraph 4-1.
B. Start the engine/blower/blade assembly.
B. Start ZT mower.
C. With the ZT mower at high idle speed, engage the
cutter deck.
D. Proceed to operate the control levers of the ZT.
If the collection system does not appear to be
collecting the grass clippings; Disengage the deck, turn
off the engine/blower/blade assembly and check the
upper hose, lower hose, top screen, and boot for clogs.
NOTE:
3-3 Unloading The Collection System
NOTE:
NOTE:
Press the tab, located behind the operator’s left
side, downward to feel if the collection system is full. If
the container is full there will be resistance when
depressing the tab.
A. Stop the forward movement of the ZT mower.
B. Disengage the cutter deck.
C. Using the throttle cable slow the engine down to idle.
D. Push the dump handle, on the left of the operator,
away from the unit. While holding the handle pushed
away, move the handle upward. The container door will
swing upward and the container will rotate downward.
The container will release it’s contents.
E. Once the contents of the container have fallen out,
the container is ready to move back into it’s normal
operating position. With the handle in the ‘away’ position,
pull the handle downward until it stops. Move the handle
towards the center of the mower. This motion will allow
the latch to lock back into collection position.
If you do not hold the handle away from the
mower as you pull the handle downward, the latch will
not lock and the container can unexpectedly release the
contents collected.
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SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE
4-1 Maintenance Checklist
Before each use:
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are
wrapped around them.
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT sharpen
blades while still attached to the mower.
3. Make sure all shields are in place and in good
condition. Repair or replace any missing or damaged
shields.
4. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.
5. Check for wear or deterioration of the upper or lower
hoses. If there are any portions of the hose that have
been torn or worn through, replace with genuine PeCo
parts.
After Each Use:
1. Clean all debris from machine especially from the
container, and off of safety decals. Replace any missing
or illegible decals
2. Inspect unit for worn or damaged components. Repair
or replace before the next use. Any replacement
component installed during repair shall include the
components current safety decal specified by the
manufacturers to be affixed to the component.