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