Operating your new ztr mower (cont.), Controls, Starting mower – Swisher ZT13536 User Manual

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OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.)

CONTROLS

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OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM:

This

mower is equipped with an operator’s presence
system. Any attempt to leave the seated position
while the engine running, without first disengaging
the PTO switch and placing the steering levers in the
neutral position will cause the engine to shut off.

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WARNING:

D

o not operate the machine unless

the Operator’s Presence System if functioning as
described.

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PARKING BRAKE:

Always set the parking

brake before starting. The parking brake is located
on the drivers left hand side. Engage the parking
brake by pushing the lever rearward and down until
lever locks into position. Be sure to release parking
brake before operating the machine.

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IGNITION:

The ignition switch is located on the

drivers right hand side toward the rear of the seat.
The ignition switch has three positions: OFF, ON,
START.

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THROTTLE:

The throttle\choke control is

located on the drivers right hand side towards the
front of the seat. For maximum performance and
battery charging operate at full throttle. When
starting a cold engine, place lever forward in the full
choke position. After start up, move throttle
rearward to full throttle position. Move lever all the
way to the rear for lowest setting before shutting off
engine.

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PTO SWITCH:

The PTO, or Power Take Off

switch is used to engage the blades of the mower.
When the PTO switch is pulled out the blades will be
engaged. When the PTO switch is pushed in the
blades will be disengaged. The PTO switch must be
pushed in to complete the Operator’s Presence
System to start engine.

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NEUTRAL LOCK:

The steering levers must be

in the outward and locked position for the mower
to start the engine. ( See page 13)

STARTING MOWER

TO START:

Position steering handles outward to

neutral locked position. Engage parking brake.

Extend throttle to full choke position*. Start ignition

and slide throttle lever back to full throttle position.

Allow engine to warm up for 1 minute. Release

parking brake

* Model ZT20050 has a remote choke assembly

located on the right fender, behind the rider.

FORWARD MOVEMENT:

To move the mower

forward gently push both steering levers forward equal

distance from the neutral position. The further you

move the levers forward the faster you will travel.

CAUTION steering levers have quick response

timing.

BACKWARD MOVEMENT:

To move the

mower backwards, gently pull back on the steering

levers the same distance from neutral. The further you
pull back the faster you will travel.

NOTE

it is

normal for the reverse speed to be less than the

forward for easier turning.

TURNS:

For left turn, move the right lever farther

forward then the left. For right turn, move the left

lever farther forward than the right. To obtain a tight

turning radius, GENTLY reverse one lever and push

the other lever forward. CAUTION: Aggressive

turns can damage lawns. Do not make turns with the

inside wheel stopped. It it better to keep both wheels

turning slightly.

DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:

To raise the

mower deck up and down, simply rotate the lever

located in front of the seat above the floor plate.

Clockwise raises the deck. Counterclockwise lowers

the deck. The deck is adjustable from 1 _” to 3 _”.

For best performance, grass over 6 _” in height should

be mowed once in the highest position and once again

at desired cut height.

ENGAGING BLADES

: Operator must be seated

for operation of blades. With engine to full throttle

position, pull UP on PTO switch located between the

throttle and the key switch. To disengage blades, push

DOWN on PTO switch.

STOPPING ENGINE:

Place both levers in the

outward neutral locked position. Push PTO switch in

to disengage. Place throttle lever to lowest setting and

let idle for 30 seconds. Turn off ignition key and

engage parking brake.

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