OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.)
CONTROLS
_ OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM: This mower is equipped with an operator’s presence system. Any attempt to leave the seated position with the engine running, without first disengaging the PTO switch and placing the steering levers in the neutral position, will cause the engine to shut off.
_ WARNING: Do not operate the machine unless the Operator’s Presence System is functioning as described.
_ PARKING BRAKE: Always set the parking brake before starting. The parking brake is located on the drivers left hand side. Engage the parking brake by pushing the lever rearward and down until lever locks into position. Be sure to release parking brake before operating the machine.
_ IGNITION: The ignition switch is located on the drivers right hand side toward the rear of the seat. The ignition switch has three positions: OFF, ON,
START.
_ THROTTLE: The throttle\choke control is located on the drivers right hand side towards the front of the seat. For maximum performance and battery charging, operate mower at full throttle. When starting a cold engine, place lever forward in the full choke position. After start up, move throttle rearward to full throttle position. Move lever all the way to the rear for lowest setting before shutting off engine. The 50” Model has a choke mounted on the right side fender for easier cold weather starts.
_ PTO SWITCH: The PTO, or Power Take Off switch is used to engage the blades of the mower. When the PTO switch is pulled out the blades will be engaged. When the PTO switch is pushed in the blades will be disengaged. The PTO switch must be pushed in to complete the Operator’s Presence System to start engine.
_ NEUTRAL LOCK: The steering levers must be in the outward and locked position for the mower to start. ( See page 12)
STARTING MOWER
•TO START: Position steering handles outward to neutral locked position. Engage parking brake. Extend throttle to full choke position*. Start ignition and slide throttle lever back to full throttle position. Allow engine to warm up for 1 minute. Release parking brake
•* Model ZT20050 has a remote choke assembly located on the right fender, behind the rider.
•FORWARD MOVEMENT: To move the mower forward gently push both steering levers forward equal distance from the neutral position. The further you move the levers forward the faster you will travel. CAUTION steering levers have quick response timing.
•BACKWARD MOVEMENT: To move the mower backwards, gently pull back on the steering levers the same distance from neutral. The further you pull back the faster you will travel. NOTE it is normal for the reverse speed to be less than the forward for easier turning.
•TURNS: For left turn, move the right lever farther forward then the left. For right turn, move the left lever farther forward than the right. To obtain a tight turning radius, GENTLY reverse one lever and push the other lever forward. CAUTION: Aggressive turns can damage lawns. Do not make turns with the inside wheel stopped. It it better to keep both wheels turning slightly.
•DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: To raise the mower deck up and down, simply rotate the lever located in front of the seat above the floor plate. Clockwise raises the deck. Counterclockwise lowers the deck. The deck is adjustable from 1 _” to 3 _”.
•For best performance, grass over 6 _” in height should be mowed once in the highest position and once again at desired cut height.
•ENGAGING BLADES: Operator must be seated for operation of blades. With engine to full throttle position, pull UP on PTO switch located between the throttle and the key switch. To disengage blades, push DOWN on PTO switch.
•STOPPING ENGINE: Place both levers in the outward neutral locked position. Push PTO switch in to disengage. Place throttle lever to lowest setting and let idle for 30 seconds. Turn off ignition key and engage parking brake.
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