Z Master® Riding Mower

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Add fuel to the machine before starting it. Refer to your Operator’s Manual for the correct fuel and procedure.

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to the Operator's Manual.

Air pressure specification: 90 kPa (13 psi)

Note: Check the tire pressure before starting the machine. Refer to your Operator’s Manual for the correct tire type, correct air pressure needed, and procedure.

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the wheel lug nut torque; refer to Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts in the Operator's Manual

If there are plastic ties holding the grass deflector up, remove them and lower the deflector into place.

1. Ensure that 1 end of the spring is installed behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in Figure 8.

2. Place the other end of the spring around the grass deflector (Figure 8).

   Important: The grass deflector must be free to rotate with downward tension. Lift the deflector up to the fully open position and ensure that it rotates freely, without binding into the fully down position.

   

   Figure 8

   1. Grass deflector
   2. Spring
   3. End of the spring
   4. Deck edge

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Important: This procedure only applies to machines that do not come with a battery installed.

Purchase a 12V battery and install it into the machine. The engine requires a minimum of 540 CCA.

Use the hardware included to install the new battery. Refer to Installing the Battery in the Operator's Manual.

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Important: This procedure applies only to machines that do not come with a battery installed.

1. Purchase a 12V battery.

   Models with a 29 hp engine and below require a battery with a minimum of 260 CCA.

   Models with a 30 hp engine and higher require a battery with a minimum of 340 CCA.

2. Locate the battery-mounting hardware and install it into the machine. Refer to Installing the Battery in the Operator's Manual.

Important: Do not run the machine with the battery disconnected; electrical damage may occur to the engine.

Charge the battery; refer to the Operator's Manual for instructions.

Figure 9

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Important: Ensure the bolt torque is set between 67 to 83 N∙m (49 to 61 ft-lb).

Check the seat belt angle and the seat belt bolt torque before operating.

1. Check the angle of the seat belt compared to the bottom of the seat. The angle needs to be 47 degrees (Figure 16).

2. If needed, set the seat belt to the correct angle.

3. Check and set the bolt torque between 67 to 83 N∙m (49 to 61 ft-lb).

   

   Figure 16

   1. Side of seat
   2. Seat belt bolt, set torque between 67 to 83 N∙m (49 to 61 ft-lb).
   3. 47 degrees

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1. Rotate the motion-control levers to the upright position.

2. Loosely install the control levers on the inside of the posts using the 4 bolts and 4 nuts.

   Note: Install the control levers in the top and middle holes for the high position or the middle and bottom holes for the low position.

   

   Figure 17

   1. Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch)
   2. Handle
   3. Control lever
   4. Nut (3/8 inch)

3. Raise the levers and align them together in the NEUTRAL position and tighten the bolts.

   

   Figure 18

   Note: If the machine is not properly tracking, refer to Adjusting the Tracking in your Operator's Manual.

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1. If needed, loosen the existing bolt and nut for the lift-assist pedal.

2. Rotate the lift-assist pedal to the correct position and install the carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches) and locknut (3/8 inch) as shown in Figure 19.

   Tighten both bolts.

   

   Figure 19

   1. Lift-assist pedal
   2. Flange locknut (3/8 inch)
   3. Carriage bolt (3/8 x 1-1/2 inches)

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Note: Not all the machines come with a heavy duty air cleaner. This procedure applies only to the models that have a heavy duty air cleaner.

1. Remove the plastic plug or tape covering the air cleaner.

   

   Figure 20

2. Install the hose clamp onto the air-cleaner cap.

   

   Figure 21

3. Install the air-cleaner cap onto the air cleaner and secure it with the hose clamp.

   

   Figure 22

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Install the Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Kit. Follow the Installation Instructions.

Parts needed for this procedure:

1. Loosely install the right and left roll bar section to the frame using the 8 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch), 8 curved washers, and 8 flange nuts (3/8 inch).

   Note: Install the curved washer cone toward the bolt head.

   

   Figure 23

2. Install the lanyard clips onto the long bolts (1/2 x 3-1/4 inches).

   Note: Ensure that the bent tab points toward the head of the bolt.

   

   Figure 24

3. Lightly oil the ends of the center roll bar section.

4. Loosely install the center roll bar section using 2 bolts (1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) and 2 flange nuts (1/2 inch).

   Note: Install the bolts from the outside of the roll bar.

   Note: Install the lanyard tab oriented as shown in Figure 25 and pointing forward.

   

   Figure 25

5. Raise the roll bar into the upright position and secure it with the pins and hairpin cotters fastened to the lanyards.

   

   Figure 26

6. Torque all of the lower fasteners attached to the machine frame to 40.7 N∙m (30 ft-lb).

7. Tighten the center roll bar bolts (1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) so that it rotates freely with some resistance.

   Note: No more than 1 thread should be exposed outside the nut.

   

   Figure 27

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Before you use the machine, check the machine for grease; refer to Lubrication in the Operator's Manual.

Note: Ensure that the straps are removed before operating the machine.

Figure 28

Before delivering the machine to the customer, ensure that you perform or have performed the procedures listed in the following table and initial each when finished. Refer to the Operator's Manual for instructions on performing these procedures.

When you finish setting up the machine, sign and date in the space provided below:

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At delivery, fill in the model and serial number, complete the items listed in the following table, and initial each when finished.

Note: When you, the dealer representative, have finished delivering the machine to the customer, sign and date in the space provide below and keep a copy of this page for dealer records. Also, the dealer must remind the customer to use a full-width trailer ramp to load the machine.