Kubota ZG222A User manual

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ZG222A
ZG227A
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
English, Spanish (U.S.A.)
Code No.
Código n° K3272-7122-2
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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, 30 plants and 35,000 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, construction and
transportation.
Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA's know-how, technology,
experience and customer service. You too can depend on
KUBOTA.
KUBOTA Corporation es ···
Desde su creación en 1890, KUBOTA Corporation ha crecido
hasta convertirse en una de las empresas más importantes de
Japón.
Para conseguir esta posición, la empresa a lo largo de los años,
ha diversificado la gama de sus productos y servicios de forma
notable, hasta llegar hoy en día, con 30 fábricas y 35.000
empleados a fabricar por encima de 1.000 elementos distintos
grandes y pequeños.
Todos estos productos y todos los servicios que los acompañan,
sin embargo están unificados por un compromiso central. KUBOTA
fabrica productos que, tomados a escala nacional, cubren
necesidades básicas. Productos que son indispensables,
productos destinados a ayudar a las personas y a las naciones y a
desarrollar el potencial inherente de su entorno. Por eso KUBOTA
es el gigante de las necesidades básicas.
Estas aptitudes potenciales incluyen el abastecimiento de aguas,
la producción de alimentos en la tierra y en el mar, el desarrollo
industrial, la arquitectura, la construcción y el transporte.
Miles de personas confían en el saber hacer de KUBOTA y su
tecnología, experiencia y servicio al cliente. Usted también puede
confiar en KUBOTA.

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Abbreviations
API
ASTM
fpm
HST
m/s
PTO
RH/LH
ROPS
rpm
r/s
SAE
Definitions
American Petroleum Institute
American Society for Testing and Materials, USA
Feet Per Minute
Hydrostatic Transmission
Meters Per Second
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
Revolutions Per Second
Society of Automotive Engineers
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.
ABBREVIATION LIST
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):
This machine complies with Industry Canada ICES-002.

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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

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, could 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.
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CONTENTS
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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

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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................................................................................................. 47
EVERY 50 HOURS ................................................................................................ 47
Checking Engine Start System....................................................................................... 47
Checking OPC System ................................................................................................... 48
Checking Gear Box Oil Level..........................................................................................49
Greasing ......................................................................................................................... 50
Oiling............................................................................................................................... 52
EVERY 100 HOURS .............................................................................................. 52
Changing Engine Oil....................................................................................................... 52
Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element ........................................................................... 53
Cleaning Engine Shroud Panel.......................................................................................53
Cleaning Engine Oil Cooler Fins.....................................................................................55
Checking Fuel Filter........................................................................................................ 56

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Cleaning Fuel Filter Bowl................................................................................................ 57
Adjusting Parking Brake ................................................................................................. 58
Battery Condition ............................................................................................................ 60
Adjusting Throttle Cable ................................................................................................. 61
Checking Carbon Canister Air Filter ............................................................................... 62
EVERY 150 HOURS .............................................................................................. 62
Changing Gear Box Oil................................................................................................... 62
EVERY 200 HOURS .............................................................................................. 64
Replacing Engine Oil Filter .............................................................................................64
Checking Spark Plug Condition & Gap........................................................................... 64
Replacing Transmission Oil Filter Cartridge ................................................................... 65
Adjusting the Motion Control Lever Pivot........................................................................ 66
Cleaning Engine Shroud................................................................................................. 66
EVERY 400 HOURS .............................................................................................. 66
Changing Transmission Fluid and Rear Axle Gear Case Oil (RH and LH) ....................66
Cleaning Transmission Strainer...................................................................................... 68
Replacing Fuel Filter....................................................................................................... 68
EVERY 500 HOURS .............................................................................................. 68
Adjusting Engine Valve Clearance .................................................................................68
EVERY AFTER 1000 HOURS ............................................................................... 68
Cleaning Combustion Chamber......................................................................................68
EVERY 1000 HOURS or EVERY 1 YEAR............................................................. 68
Replacing Air Cleaner Primary Element and Secondary Element.................................. 68
EVERY 1 YEAR ..................................................................................................... 69
Checking Fuel Lines ....................................................................................................... 69
Checking Hydraulic Hose ............................................................................................... 69
Checking Intake Air Line................................................................................................. 69
Checking Engine Breather Hose .................................................................................... 70
Checking Mower Gear Box Oil Seal ..............................................................................70
EVERY 2 YEARS................................................................................................... 70
Replacing Carbon Canister Air Filter .............................................................................. 70
EVERY 4 YEARS................................................................................................... 70
Replacing Hydraulic Hose .............................................................................................. 70
Replacing Fuel Lines ...................................................................................................... 70
Replacing Engine Breather Hose ................................................................................... 70
Replacing Mower Gear Box Oil-Seal..............................................................................70
Replacing Intake Air Line................................................................................................ 70
SERVICE AS REQUIRED...................................................................................... 70
Replacing Fuses ............................................................................................................. 70
Checking and Replacing Blade.......................................................................................71
Replacing Mower Belt..................................................................................................... 73
Bleeding Fuel System..................................................................................................... 73
ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................................... 74
MOTION CONTROL LEVER ................................................................................. 74
HST NEUTRAL............................................................................................................... 74
CREEP SPEED .............................................................................................................. 75
MAXIMUM SPEED (FORWARD) ...................................................................................75
MOTION CONTROL LEVER ALIGNMENT .................................................................... 75
MOWER DECK LEVEL.......................................................................................... 76
ANTI-SCALP ROLLERS................................................................................................. 76
LEVEL MOWER DECK (Side-to-Side) ...........................................................................77

CONTENTS
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LEVEL MOWER DECK (Front-to-Rear) .........................................................................78
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION ................................................................. 80
TIGHTENING TORQUE CHART ........................................................................... 81
STORAGE ................................................................................................................. 82
MACHINE STORAGE ............................................................................................ 82
REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE.................................................... 82
Fuel................................................................................................................................. 82
Inspecting and Cleaning Fuel Filter Bowl .......................................................................83
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................... 85
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 85
BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 87
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 87
MOWER TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................ 88
ENGINE EMISSION RELATED INFORMATION....................................................... 90
INDEX........................................................................................................................ 91