Craftsman ZTS 6000 User manual

Operator's anuai
CRRFTSM N
ZTS
Zero-Turn Mower
2-Bin Bagger Attachment
Model No.
107.249130 (Twin Bagger /52" Mower)
CAUTION: Before using this product, read
the manual and follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions.
For anwers to your questions about this
product, call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am -5 pm, Mon- Sat
Nota: Una traducci6n en espaSol de este Manual
del Operador puede encontrarse en la pagina 35.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
1737732-D
Rev.: D
Date 08/2009

Tableof Contents
Operator Safety .................................................................... 4
GeneralWarnings ................................................................................. 4
SafetyDecals........................................................................................ 4
Assembly............................................................................ 5
Counterweight installation .................................................................... 5
Hitch Installation................................................................................... 6
Upright Support Installation.................................................................. 6
Cover Installation.................................................................................. 7
TubeAssembly..................................................................................... 8
Operation............................................................................ 10
Collector Installation............................................................................. 10
Attach CollectorBags............................................................................ 10
Operation.............................................................................................. 11
Collector Removal................................................................................. 12
Storage.............................................................................. 12
RepairParts........................................................................ PTS-1
Hardwareidentification &TorqueSpecifications............................ PTS-6
NOTE. In these instructions, "left" and "right" are referencedfrom the operating
position.
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OperatorSafety
ReadthesesafetyruJesandfoiJowthemcJoseJy.Failureto obeytheserules couJdresult in lossof controJof unit,
severepersonal injuryor deathtoyou, or bystanders,or damageto propertyor equipment.The,_,triangJe in text
signifiesimportantcautionsor warningswhichmustbefollowed.
GeneralWarnings
*Knowthe unit's controls and how to stop quickly. READ
THEOPERATOR'SMANUALS.
,Readand obeyall safety decals.
Onlyallow responsible adults, who arefamiliar with the
instructions, to operatethe unit.
Disengagethe PTO.Shutoff the engineandwait for
all moving parts to stop beforeattaching, adjusting, or
disconnecting any part ofthe collection system.
Checkthe collection systemto make sureit is bolted
tightly to the unit.
DONOToperatethe unit without eitherthe entiregrass
catcheror the deflector in place.
Turn off the PTOto disengagethe bladeswhen not
mowing.
DONOTmow in reverseunless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before andwhile travelling
in reverse.
DONOTturn sharply whentravelling alongsidea building
or any object. Slow down beforeturning.
DONOTcarry passengers.
When collection system is removed from the mower
deck,the deflector must be properly installed.
Collectorbagsare subject to deterioration andwear
during normal use. inspectthe bagperiodically for tears,
holes, or weak spots and replacewith a new bagthat
meetsmanufacturer's durability standards.
,Foraddedstability and to preventtipping or loss of
control:
a.Use reducedspeedon unevenground andwhen
turning corners.
b. Reduceloadson hillsides. It is recommendedthat the
collection system be kept only half full when negotiating
anyslopes. Startmowing on slopeswhen the collection
system is empty.
c. Mow up anddown the face of slopes; neveracross
the face of any slope.
o Never operate on slopesgreater than17.6% (10°).
Safety Decals
Severalsafety labelsare installed on the unit to remindyou
of important information while you are operatingyour unit.
All DANGER,WARNING, CAUTIONand instructional mes-
sageson your rider, attachments and mower should be
carefully read andobeyed. Personalbodily injury can result
whenthese instructions are not followed. Thesafetydecals
below areon your product.
If anydecals are lost or damaged, replacethem at once.
Seeyour localdealerfor replacements.
Theselabelsare easily appliedand will act as a con-
stant visual reminderto you, and others who may usethe
equipment,to follow the safety instructions necessaryfor
safe,effectiveoperation.
Attachment Decal
Decal- WARNINGThrown ObjectsHazard
PartNumber 1732819

Assembly
,_l_ WARNING:Beforebeginning anyservicework turn
off the PTO,set the parking brake,turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
Counterweight Installation
1. Slide pin (A, Figure1) through counterweight assembly
(B) and front footrest support (6).
2. Securepin with safety clip (D).
3. insert bolts (E) on inside of footrest support and secure
with nuts (F) on outside of counterweight assembly.
Safety Rules
1. Neveroperatemower on slopes greaterthan 10°.
2. Front counter weight is required when everusing rear
mounted grass collection system.
Figure 1
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Assembly
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Back View
Figure2
HitchInstallation
1. Remove5/16-16 nut (A, Figure2) from seat deck sup-
port capscrew (B).
2. Remove3/8-16 nut (C) from reardebris guard
capscrew(D).
3. Remove1/2-13 nut (E) from rear of frame (F).
4. Remove3/8-16 nut (G) from rear transmission
support (H).
5. Attach hitch assembly (I) to frame (F) sliding rear of
hitch flush with frame.
6. Fingertighten 3/8-16 nut (C), 5/16-16 nut (A), 1/2-13 nut
(E) and 3/8-16 nut (6).
7. Tighten 3/8-16 nut (C)and 5/16-16 nut (A) first, then
1/2-13 nut (E) and3/8-16 nut (6).
UprightSupport Installation
1. insert upright support (A, Figure3) into hitch assembly
(B).
2. Slide pin (C) through hole hitch assemblyand upright
support.
3. Securewith spring retainer (A, Figure4) asshown.
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Figure 3Figure 4

Assembly
Figure5
CoverInstallation
1. Attach cover assembly (A, Figure5) to bag support
bracket(B) using cover hinge pivots (0). Securecover
assemblyto bag support bracketusing hinge pins (D)
and hair pins (E) as shown.

Assembly
Tube Assernbiy
AdapterInstallation
1. Removeexisting hardwarefrom wheel bracket (A, Figure
6).
2. Replacewith carriage bolt (B) spacer(C), washer (D)
andsecure with nut (E).
3. Slide lowertube (A,Figure7) underneathdeflector
mounting bracket (B). Side tab (C)of chute fits insidethe
mower deck (D).
Figure 6
Figure 7
4. Rotatelatch (A, Figure8) into pocket (B) of hardware
assembly (C}.
Figure 8

Assembly
5. Fromthe inside of deck, install 1/4' carriagebolt (A,
Figure9) and secure with a 1/4-20 flange nut (B).
6. Fitthe other side of lower tube (A, Figure10) onto car-
riage bolt and securewith spacer (B) and knob (C).
Figure 9
Assemble Upper & IVliddieTube
1. Slide the upper tube (A, Figure11) into cover (B)
aligning ridge (C)with cutout (D) as shown.
Figure 11
2. Slide middletube (A, Figure12) into upper tube (B) and
secure with screw (C).
3. Slide middletube (A) over lower tube (D). Fit hole in
strap (E) over pin (F).
Figure 10
Figure 12

Operation
Collectorinstallation
1. Mount the hitch and frame assembly (A, Figure13) onto
reartractor frame.
2. Slidethe uppertube (B) into cover (C)aligning ridge (D)
with cutout (E) as shown.
3. Raisethe cover (C).
4. Attach collector bags(F) using grass baghanger (G) to
bag hangerpost.
Note: It may be necessaryto fold seat forward to allow
cover to stay in the raisedposition.
Figure 13
Attach CollectorBags
1. Raisethe cover (A, Figure14).
2. Attach collector bags(B) using grass bag hanger (C)to
bag hangerpost (D).
Note: It may be necessaryto fold seatforward to allow
cover to stayin the raisedposition.
Figure 14
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