968999296/ZEKW52210
Operator’s manual
Models
968999295/ZEKW42170
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Contents
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ZE RIDER
English-2
General
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Congratulations
Good Service
Manufacturing Number
INTRODUCTION
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS
Symbols and Decals
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passengers
SYMBOLS AND DECALS
maintenance or
of fingers
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions
General Operation
Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal Safety Equipment
Slope Operation
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Children
Risk for burns if touched
Maintenance
Safe Handling of Gasoline
The engine and the exhaust system, become very hot during operation
General Maintenance
Always use protective glasses when handling the battery
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Risk of sparking
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Transport
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Customer responsibilities
Controls
CONTROLS
2. Neutral 3. Neutral slot, Neutral lock 4. Reverse
1. Motion Control Levers
CONTROLS
1. Forward
3. Fuel Shut Off Valve
4. Seat adjustment bolts
2. Parking Brake
Tracking
CONTROLS
see the safety instructions
5. Refueling
Allow engine and exhaust system to cool at least two 2 minutes
6. By pass linkage
7. Fuses
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
10. Ignition Switch
8. Hour Meter
9. Choke Control
CONTROLS
12. Blade switch
USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING, for best mower performance and battery
11. Throttle Control
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accessories
13. Cutting height pedal
CONTROLS
To move forward and backward
OPERATION
Operation
Training
Before Starting
Starting the Engine
OPERATION
Set the throttle
OPERATION
Depress the control for disengaging the mower deck
Steering controls in the outward, locked neutral position
Turn to the start position
OPERATION
Set the choke control
Open the fuel shut off valve
OPERATION
USE FULL THROTTLE WHEN MOWING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not run the starter for more than
11. Press the choke control in gradually when the engine has started
OPERATION
To start an engine with a weak battery
To attach jumper cables
To remove cables, reverse order
OPERATION
The mower deck’s anti-scalp rollers should be evenly adjusted
Ensure that no one is near the machine when engaging the Blade switch
Running
Released parking brake
Operating on hills
OPERATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OPERATION
Mowing Tips
Stopping the Engine
OPERATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Moving by Hand
OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped
2. Place the Blade-switch in the disengaged position
3. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key
Use protective glasses when doing maintenance work
Procedures on contact with acid External Rinse with plenty of water
Battery
To clean battery and terminals
Replacing battery
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ignition System
Fitting the wrong spark plug type can damage the engine
MAINTENANCE
Checking the Safety System
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE
Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable
Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable
Checking the Engines Cooling Air Intake
Do not wash the paper filter
Do not used compressed air to clean the paper filter
Replacing the Air Filter Kawasaki Engine
Standard air filter
MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter
Checking Tire Pressures
To replace deck belt
Checking the Parking Brake
Checking the V-belts
Deck belt
MAINTENANCE
Deck belt installation
1. Engage the parking brake
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist
2. Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position
IZT belt
Wrap the IZT belt around the IZT pulleys
Belt installation
Checking the Blades
MAINTENANCE
Do not use lower grade hardware than specified
Blade replacement
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special blade bolt is heat treated
Replace with a Yazoo/Kees bolt if required
MAINTENANCE
Adjusting the Mower Deck
Adjusting Cutting Height
Leveling
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Adjust Anti-scalp rollers with the mower on a flat level surface
To adjust anti-scalp rollers
MAINTENANCE
Caster Wheels
Cleaning and Washing
Use protective glasses when cleaning and washing
Removal and installation of caster wheel
Mower is tracking to the right
Tracking adjustment
To adjust parking brake
Parking brake
Change transaxles transmission filters
LUBRICATION
Lubrication
Lubrication Schedule
2. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricating the Cables
Lubricating in Accordance with the Lubrication Schedule
1. Front Wheel Mount
LUBRICATION
4. Deck outer spindle
5. Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil
Avoid skin contact wash with soap and water in case of spills
LUBRICATION
Checking the Oil Level
6. Changing the Engine Oil Filter
Transaxle Transmission Fluid Change
LUBRICATION
LUBRICATION
11. Install and torque the top port plugs to 180 in./lbs
LUBRICATION
Purging Procedures
Cause
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Shooting Guide
Problem
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Uneven mowing results
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Winter Storage
Service
STORAGE
Storage
Wiring diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS
ZEKW52210/968999296
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical Data
ZEKW42170/968999295
ZEKW52210/968999296
TECHNICAL DATA
Overall dimensions
ZEKW42170/968999295
ZEKW48190/968999506
TECHNICAL DATA
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TECHNICAL DATA
ZEKW48190/968999506
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BioClip attachment Mulch kit Collection system
Torque Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA
Accessories
CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES
Conformity Certificates
USA requirements
Action
SERVICE JOURNAL
Service Journal
Delivery Service
After the First 5-8 Hours
SERVICE JOURNAL
1. Change engine oil
5. Lubricate according to lubrication chart
25-Hour Service
SERVICE JOURNAL
3. Check the tire pressures 4. Check battery with cables
3. Change engine oil 4. Lubricate according to lubrication chart
50-Hour Service
SERVICE JOURNAL
1. Perform the 25-hour service
3. Change the engine oil filter 4. Clean/replace the spark plugs
100-Hour Service
SERVICE JOURNAL
1. Perform the 25-hour service 2. Perform the 50-hour service
Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign
300-Hour Service
SERVICE JOURNAL
Action
Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign
At Least Once Each Year
SERVICE JOURNAL
Action
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SERVICE JOURNAL
Action
Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign
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SERVICE JOURNAL
Action
Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign
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SERVICE JOURNAL
Action
Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign
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