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