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