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Hydrostatic Zero-TurnCommercial Riding MowerProfessional Turf EquipmentOPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUALZ - Wing 48

104. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the seat support beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that c

11C.Initial Adjustments1. Check the fluid levels and tires:Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine.a. Fuel: Using a good g

12the body if needed — safety eye glasses, gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc.WARNING:Hearing Protection is required for all operatorexposure exceedin

13the traction surface and the tire. If the lap bar on the turn side is not brought all the way to neutral, then the turn side tire will continue to r

14f. Fold in the steering levers to the operating position.WARNING:When operating this mower forward, do notallow the steering levers to return to the

15f. Remove three hairpins from the deck (See Fig. 5). Remove the (2) hairpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck, and (1) hairpin fro

16d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt retaining bolt.e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt

17caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts.j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa-tion. Install new hyd

18other electrical components. This is a stan-dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 7.5 amp.7. Safety Switches: There are five safety switches in

19seat against spring pressure, and swing one of the steering levers up to the operat-ing position. Release the operator’s seat and the engine should

2TABLE OF CONTENTSForeword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20opened-out position. If your mower creeps do the following.a. Jack up rear of unit.b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi-tion.c. Locate jam nu

21purge any air from the system. Shut off the engineand recheck the oil level in the tank. Top-off ifnecessary until the oil level is up to the second

22leys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)d. Lubricate the mower.e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm so tha

23.OIL CHARTApply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Sta

24Performance AdjustmentsA. High Speed Tracking AdjustmentIf mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position:1. Check air pressu

25C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings1. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut he

26F. Deck leveling Procedure1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition

27EyeboltJam NutsPoint BFigure. 11threaded boltLeft SideFrontof UnitJam NutPoint BRight Side

28WIRING DIAGRAM

29SLOPE GAUGEDo not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mowercould over

3FORWARDThe Z-Wing 48 Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuver-ability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional la

30MAINTENANCE RECORDDATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED

31MAINTENANCE RECORDDATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENTThis warranty is specific to the product manual to which it is attached.For a complete list of product

4GENERAL SAFETYOPERATIONSA. DANGER1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate.2. Do not operate machine without mow

510. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen gases which form an explosive mix-ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times.11. When lookin

6SAFETY DECALS AND LABELSWARNINGSHIELD MISSINGDO NOT OPERATEPart Number: 00030635Part Number: 777S30503KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAYDANGERTO REDUCE THE RIS

7SPECIFICATIONSEngine: 23HP KohlerType: Vertical air cooled V-TwinAir Cleaner: Paper ElementLube System: Pressurized with oil filterStarter: 12-volt

8OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSA.General1. When Mowing:a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed.b. When operating this mower, in the

9b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use extra care and go slowly.c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at a minimum going downh