Axion ZT18533, CZT2142 manual General Operating Safety

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Mower Cutting Height Switch

To increase the mower cutting height (raise the mower deck), press the top of the yellow cutting height switch. To decrease mower cutting height (lower the mower deck), press the bottom of the switch. Mower cutting height range is approximately 3-3/4” to 1-1/2”. The cutting height gauge indicates the position of the mower deck. The cutting height gauge is located on the front of the rider, just behind the driver’s left leg.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch starts and stops the engine; it has three positions:

OFF Stops the engine and shuts off the electrical system.

Mower Blade Switch

The yellow mower blade switch turns the mower blades on and off. To turn the mower blades ON, pull the switch up. To turn the mower blades OFF, push the switch down. Always set the engine speed control to FAST before turning the mower blades ON, and while mowing.

Transmission Release Levers

The transmission release levers deactivate the transmissions so that the unit can be pushed by hand. See PUSHING THE UNIT BY HAND for operational information.

Fuel Tank

To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it counterclockwise.

RUN Allows the engine to run and powers the

 

 

 

 

rider and mower.

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electrical system.

 

for

START Cranks the engine for starting.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN

 

 

 

 

position with the engine stopped. This drains the battery.

 

 

 

 

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GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

Before first time operation:

 

 

 

If you do not understand how a specific control

• Be sure to read all information in the Safety and

 

 

 

 

functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the

Operation sections before attempting to operate this

 

 

CONTROL FUNCTIONS section, do so now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do NOT attempt to operate the rider without first

• Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop

 

becoming familiar with the location and function

the unit.

 

 

 

of ALL controls.

Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to driving the unit.

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Contents 18.5, 21, 26HP Zero-Turn Riders OPERATOR’S ManualNot For Reproduction25 Table of ContentsGeneral Operation Safety RulesIgnition System For Safe Handling of Gasoline Service & MaintenanceSafe, effective operation Safety & Operation DecalsIdentification Numbers SampleEngine Speed Control/Choke OperationControl Functions Ground Speed Levers Parking Brake LeverGeneral Operating Safety Fuel Recommendations Checks Before StartingStarting the Engine Emergency StoppingStopping the Rider & Engine Pushing the Rider by HandReverse Travel Practice Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting an End-Of-Row Zero Turn Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing TurnsRemoving the Mower Deck Installing the Mower Deck Fixed Idler Pulley Figu e 14. Mower Belt R uti Idler Pulley ArmWer Belt Engine Dr ve Pulley18.5, 21HP Briggs & Stratton MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Rider MAINTENANCE, All ModelsCheck Tire Pressure Accessing the Engine CompartmentService Interval 25 Hours Cooling Areas and AIR FilterOil LubricationGrease Lubricating Rider Blade Removal 42 & 52 Deck Clean Deck Check / Replace Mower BladesDC CA NotSystem Clean the Battery and Cables Check Rider SafetyOperational Safety Checks Feeler Gauge Check / Adjust PTO ClutchWin ow Change Engine OIL & Filter Change Engine OILSingle Cylinder Models Air Filter Lat Air Filter Cover Service AIR Filter & PRE-CLEANER 18.5 & 21 HP EnginesAir Filter Removal & Installation Air Filter Removal Filter Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Clean Combustion Chamber Briggs & Stratton ModelsPre-Cleaner Service Air Filter ServiceCutting Height Adjustment Service & AdjustmentsGround Speed Control Lever Adjustment Speed Balancing AdjustmentEngine Adjustments Brake AdjustmentSide to Side Leveling 33 Decks Mower Deck Leveling AdjustmentsDeck Side to Side Leveling 42 & 52 DecksJam Nuts hidden from view Front To Back Leveling 33 DeckTurn the blade front-to-back as shown in Figure Front To Back Leveling 42 & 52 Decks Mower Drive Belt Replacement 42 Decks Mower Belt ReplacementMower Drive Belt Replacement 33 Decks Decks only Arbor Drive Belt ReplacementMower Deck Washout Port After Storage StorageStorage Before StorageTroubleshooting the Rider TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Mower Transmission SpecificationsChassis Engine 21HPReplacement Parts Service ItemsNot For Not For Tall Grass Requires Incremental Cutting HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & AerateHOW High to MOW the Grass Proper Mowing Speed When and HOW Often to MOWNot For

ZT2142, CZT2142, ZT18533 specifications

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