Z Master® 2000 Series Riding Mower

If removing the machine from a metal crate, refer to the Dealer/Distributor Portal for further information.

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 Checking the Engine-Oil Level in the Operator's Manual.

Pressure: 13 psi (90 kPa)

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

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

1. Charge the battery. Refer to the Operator's Manual for instructions.

2. Connect the negative battery cable.

   Note: If the positive cable is also disconnected, connect the positive (red) cable to the positive battery terminal first, then the negative (black) cable to the negative battery terminal. Slip the insulator boot over the positive terminal.

   Note: For MyRide machines, ensure that the ground cable does not rub against the trailing arm or lower shock mount (Figure 1).

Figure 1

1. Ensure that the ground cable does not rub against the lower shock mount.
2. Ensure that the ground cable does not rub against the trailing arm.
3. Ground cable

Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position.

1. Remove the hairpin cotters and remove the 2 pins.

2. Raise the roll bar to the upright position.

3. Install the 2 pins, and secure them with the hairpin cotters.

Figure 2

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

1. Make sure that 1 end of the spring is installed behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in Figure 3.

2. Place the other end of the spring around grass deflector (Figure 3).

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

   

   Figure 3

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

Note: This procedure is for machines with a MyRide™ suspension system only.

Note: Remove the cable ties in the area shown in Figure 4 before operating the machine.

Figure 4

Parts needed for this procedure:

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

Adjust the side-to-side level and the front-to-rear blade slope. Use the relevant procedures in the Operator's Manual to verify that the deck is level, and make any adjustments as needed.

Before delivering the machine to the customer, ensure that you 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:

Parts needed for this procedure:

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.