Kubota ZG222A-AU User manual

English (Australia)
Code No. K3277-7121-6
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
1BDABDNAP0760
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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MODELS ZG222A-AU
ZG227A-AU
©KUBOTA Corporation 2010
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KUBOTA Corporation is ···
Since its inception in 1890, KUBOTA Corporation has grown to
rank as one of the major firms in Japan.
To achieve this status, the company has through the years
diversified the range of its products and services to a remarkable
extent, until today, 19 plants and 16,000 employees produce over
1,000 different items, large and small.
All these products and all the services which accompany them,
however, are unified by one central commitment. KUBOTA makes
products which, taken on a national scale, are basic necessities.
Products which are indispensable, products intended to help
individuals and nations fulfill the potential inherent in their
environment. For KUBOTA is the Basic Necessities Giant.
This potential includes water supply, food from the soil and from
the sea, industrial development, architecture and construction,
transportation.
Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology,
experience and customer service. You too can depend on
KUBOTA.
Abbreviations Definitions
ABBREVIATION LIST
API
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
SAE
American Petroleum Institute
Power Take Off
Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in
the direction of forward travel
Roll-Over Protective Structures
Revolutions Per Minute
Society of Automotive Engineers
UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your machine, various universal symbols have been utilized on the instruments and
controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.
Safety Alert Symbol
Gasoline Fuel
Fuel-Level
Parking Brake
Engine-Stop
Engine-Run
Starter Control
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-Off Position
(Disengaged)
Power Take-Off Clutch Control-On Position
(Engaged)
Hours
Cutting Height
Mower-Lowered position
Mower-Raised position
Fast
Slow
Engine Speed Control
Battery
Oil Pressure
Choke
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
California Proposition 65
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
certain vehicle components and fluids,
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

FOREWORD
3
SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT :
NOTE :
3DANGER :
3WARNING :
3CAUTION :
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if
instructions are not followed.
Gives helpful information.
You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA ZERO TURN MOWER. This machine
is a product of KUBOTA's quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of
excellent materials and under a rigid quality control system. It will give you long,
satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your machine, please read this
manual carefully. It will help you become familiar with the operation of the machine
and contains many helpful hints about machine maintenance. It is KUBOTA's policy
to utilize, as quickly as possible, every advance in our research. The immediate use
of new techniques in the manufacturing of products may cause some small parts of
this manual to become outdated. KUBOTA distributors and dealers will have the
most up-to-date information. Please do not hesitate to consult them.
This symbol, the industry's ''Safety Alert Symbol'', is used throughout this manual
and on labels on the machine itself to warn of the possibility of personal injury.
Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the instructions and
safety regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit.

CONTENTS
SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................ -1
SERVICING OF MACHINE ......................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 3
IMPLEMENT LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................ 6
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS................................................................... 7
MOWER MOUNTING .................................................................................................. 9
MOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ........................................................................... 9
ADJUSTING THE MOWER ................................................................................... 10
DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK ................................................................... 10
OPERATING THE ENGINE....................................................................................... 11
MOUNT AND DISMOUNT MACHINE SAFELY..................................................... 11
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................................................... 11
Throttle Lever and Choke Knob......................................................................................13
Key Switch......................................................................................................................13
CHECK DURING OPERATING ............................................................................. 14
Immediately Stop the Engine if:......................................................................................14
Easy Checker (TM).........................................................................................................14
Fuel Gauge.....................................................................................................................14
Fuel Pump ......................................................................................................................14
Hour Meter......................................................................................................................15
COLD WEATHER STARTING ............................................................................... 15
WARMING UP ....................................................................................................... 15
Warm-up and Transmission Oil in the Low Temperature Range....................................15
JUMP STARTING .................................................................................................. 16
STOPPING THE ENGINE...................................................................................... 17
Engine Stop (By manual)................................................................................................ 17
OPERATING THE MACHINE.................................................................................... 18
OPERATING NEW MACHINE ............................................................................... 18
Changing Lubricating Oil for New Machines...................................................................18
Engine Break-in .............................................................................................................. 18
Machine Break-in............................................................................................................ 18
OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS ........................................................................... 19
To Fold the ROPS ..........................................................................................................19
To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position..........................................................................20
Adjustment of Foldable ROPS........................................................................................20
STARTING ............................................................................................................. 21
Operator's Seat............................................................................................................... 21
Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................... 21
Hydraulic Lift Control Pedal ............................................................................................ 21
Throttle Lever..................................................................................................................22
Parking Brake Pedal.......................................................................................................22
Motion Control Lever ......................................................................................................23
WORK LIGHT (OPTIONAL KIT) ............................................................................ 26

CONTENTS
STOPPING............................................................................................................. 26
PARKING ............................................................................................................... 26
TRANSPORTING................................................................................................... 27
OPERATING THE MOWER ...................................................................................... 28
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MOWER............................................................. 28
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT ........................................................................... 28
OPERATING MOWER........................................................................................... 31
PTO Lever ......................................................................................................................31
Starting ........................................................................................................................... 31
TIRES AND WHEELS ............................................................................................... 32
TIRES..................................................................................................................... 32
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 32
WHEELS ................................................................................................................ 32
Remove and Install Front Caster Wheels.......................................................................33
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 34
SERVICE INTERVALS .......................................................................................... 34
PERIODIC SERVICE CHART LABEL ................................................................... 36
LUBRICANTS AND FUEL...................................................................................... 37
PERIODIC SERVICE................................................................................................. 39
HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD AND STEP .............................................................. 39
Hood ............................................................................................................................... 39
Step ................................................................................................................................ 39
HOW TO RAISE THE OPERATOR'S SEAT.......................................................... 40
HOW TO OPEN THE LEVER GUIDE.................................................................... 41
LIFT-UP POINT...................................................................................................... 41
Front side:....................................................................................................................... 41
Rear side: ....................................................................................................................... 42
DAILY CHECK ....................................................................................................... 42
Checking Engine Oil Level.............................................................................................. 43
Checking Amount of Fuel and Refueling ........................................................................43
Checking and Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Air Intake Area to Prevent
Overheating ....................................................................................................................44
Checking Tire Pressure .................................................................................................. 45
Inflation Pressure............................................................................................................ 45
Checking Transmission Fluid Level................................................................................ 46
Lubricating All Grease Fittings........................................................................................46
Checking Movable Parts................................................................................................. 46
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 47
Safety Devices................................................................................................................ 47
Checking Gear Box Oil Level..........................................................................................48
Greasing ......................................................................................................................... 49
Oiling............................................................................................................................... 50
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 51
Changing Engine Oil.......................................................................................................51
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 51
Cleaning Engine Shroud Panel....................................................................................... 52
Cleaning Engine Oil Cooler Fins.....................................................................................53
Checking Fuel Lines .......................................................................................................54
Cleaning Fuel Filter Bowl................................................................................................55