ZERO-TURNMOWERS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
355Z
5101461 Revision IR Rev. Date 2/2008
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Model Number
Model
Type
Table of Contents
Safety Operating Safety
Important Operator Safety Instructions
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Children
Slope Operation
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
Thrown Objects
Moving Parts
Retaining Walls, Drop-offs,and Water
Fuel and Maintenance
Enclosed Areas
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
GENERAL OPERATION
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SLOPE OPERATION
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
TOWED EQUIPMENT RIDE-ONUNITS
CHILDREN
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Important Operator Safety Instructions Continued
Service & Maintenance
Safe Handling of Gasoline
P/N 5100093 “Decal
P/N 5101314 “Decal, Main Safety”
P/N “Decal, Danger Mower”
P/N 5100709 “Decal, Danger, Fire SP”
Unit ID Tag
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Test 1 - Engine should NOT crank if
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank and start if
CAUTION or NOTICE
DANGER
Figure 1. Safety Icons
ABCDE
Parts Bag - Contents
Assembly
Figure 2. Parts Bag Components
A. 5/16 Nylock Flange Nut Qty
Figure 3. Install Control Levers Left Side Shown
Lever Alignment Adjustment
Figure 4. Lever Alignment & Placement Adjustment
A.Control Lever B.Bottom Mounting Hardware
Seat Adjustment
Seat & Safety Switch Assembly
Seat Position Adjustment
Figure 5. Seat Installation A.Seat B.Seat Plate
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
Charge The Battery
Wear eye protection while handling the battery
Figure 7. Battery A.Positive Cable & Cover
Check Tire Pressures
How to Prepare the Engine
Tire
Pressure
Ignition Switch
Features and Controls
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Ground Speed / Steering Control Levers
Seat Adjustment Lever
PTO Switch
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
Hour Meter
General Operating Safety
Operation
B.Crankcase Oil Fill C.Seat Adjustment Lever
Checks Before Starting
2.NOTE A warm engine may not require choking
DO NOT TOW RIDER
Figure 10. Transmission Release Levers
A.Transmission Release Levers
Figure 11. Move Control Levers Gradually
Basic Driving
Forward Travel
Reverse Travel
Executing Turns
Advanced Driving
Figure 14. Turning Around a Corner
Figure 15. Turning in Place
B.Back-SideIdlers C.PTO Pulley
Figure 17. Mower Belt Routing A.Arbor Pulleys
Figure 18. Release Belt Tension A.Idler Arm
B.Stationary Idler Pulley
Height Adjustment
Mower Installation
Left Rear Rod Lock
Left Rear Lift Rod
Mowing Patterns
When and How Often to Mow
Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast Mowing
Proper Mulching
Figure 23. Trailer Weight Recommendations
Attaching a Trailer
A.Clevis Pin B.Clip
Maintenance
Grease
Lubrication
Figure 24. Lubrication
Removing the Mower Blade
DANGER
Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp
Inspecting the Mower Blades
Reinstalling the Mower Blades
Always wear safety eye protection when grinding
C.Mower Blade Air Lift Install With Points Up
Sharpening the Mower Blade
Figure 31. Maintenance A.Fuel Tank Cap
Engine Maintenance
Adding Fuel
Fuel Filter
Figure 32. Change Engine Oil & Filter
Change Engine Oil & Filter
A.Oil Drain Tube B.Oil Filter C.Cap
Figure 33. Transmission Oil Reservoirs
Change Interval Every 200 Hours
A.Transmission Oil Reservoirs B.“FULL COLD” Mark
Figure 34. Transmission Left Side Shown
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
Battery Maintenance
Battery Charging
Figure 34. Battery Maintenance A.Positive Cable
A.Forward Top Speed Adjustment Bolt
Figure 35. Top Speed Adjustment
C.Reverse Top Speed Adjustment Bolt
Figure 36. Cutting Height Adjustment
A.Brake Spring B.First Measurement - 1/2” 1,27 cm
Figure 37. Parking Brake Adjustment
C.Brake Spring Rod D.Lock Nut
E.Second Measurement - 3/8” 0,95 cm F.Set Collar
A.Adjustment Window Qty. 3, one shown
Figure 38. PTO Clutch Adjustment
B.Adjustment Nut
Figure 39. Adjust PTO Clutch A.Window
Figure 41. Measure Blade Tips to Ground
Figure 40. Orient Blades Side-to-Side
A.Mower Deck B.Blade Tip C.Level Ground
Figure 42. Mower Leveling A.Front Leveling Nuts
BELTS OVER PULLEYS
To avoid damaging belts, DO NOT PRY
Figure 44. Release Belt Tension A.Idler Arm
B.Stationary Idler Pulley
A.Pump Drive Belt B.Crankshaft Pulley
Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Replacement
C.Transmission Pulley D.Idler Pulleys stationary
E.Idler Pulley F.Idler Arm G.Spring
TROUBLESHOOTING THE RIDER
Troubleshooting WARNING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
PROBLEM
Rider Troubleshooting Continued
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CAUSE
PROBLEM
REMEDY
Streaking
Product Specifications
Specifications
355ZB2654
LINE
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
