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