Parklands Pzt-42 User manual

Zero Turn Mower

PZT-42

General

General Information

Information

Thank you for choosing Parklander as your preferred lawn mowing machine.

This owner

’

s manual contains information on safety instructions, assembly requirements,operation

instructions and maintenance requirements to assist you in the correct use of the machine.

The manual also contains information on adjustment settings and troubleshooting procedures should you

require them.

We

advise that you read this manual in its entirety before operating the units performance features,

assembly and maintenance requirements,to ensure that you prolong the life of your machine and promote

quality and maximum efficiency.

As whit all mechanical equipment ,your machine will require cleaning and upkeep,remembering that it

’

s

important to regularly lubricate the machine as specified in the manual.

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immediately by contacting our sales department.(phone number)

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The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing .

However due to possible in-line production changes,your machine may vary slightly in detail.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time

without incurring any obligation to make such changes to previously manufactured products.

IMPORTTANT

This

This machine

machine

machine is

is

is a

a

a ride-on,

ride-on,

ride-on, rotary-blade

rotary-blade

rotary-blade lawnmower

lawnmower

lawnmower intended

intended

intended to

to

to be

be

be used

used

used by

by

by homeowners

homeowners

homeowners in

in

residential

residential applications.

applications.

applications. It

It

It is

is

is primarily

primarily

primarily designed

designed

designed for

for

for cutting

cutting

cutting grass

grass

grass on

on

on well-maintained

well-maintained

well-maintained lawns.

lawns.

lawns. It

It

It is

is

is not

not

designed

designed for

for

for cutting

cutting

cutting brush,

brush,

brush, mowing

mowing

mowing grass

grass

grass and

and

and other

other

other g

g

g rowth

rowth

rowth alongside

alongside

alongside highways,

highways,

highways, or

or

or for

for

for agricultural

agricultural

uses.

uses. But

But

But it

it

it also

also

also should

should

should be

be

be treated

treated

treated carefully

carefully

carefully as

as

as such,any

such,any

such,any misuse

misuse

misuse or

or

or mistreatment

mistreatment

mistreatment of

of

of the

the

the machine

machine

machine may

may

result

result in

in

in death

death

death or

or

or serious

serious

serious injure

injure

injure to

to

to the

the

the operator.Any

operator.Any

operator.Any mishandling

mishandling

mishandling or

or

or misuse

misuse

misuse of

of

of the

the

the machine

machine

machine may

may

result

result in

in

in direct

direct

direct damage

damage

damage to

to

to the

the

the machine.It

machine.It

machine.It is

is

is the

the

the responsibility

responsibility

responsibility of

of

of the

the

the operator

operator

operator to

to

to practice

practice

practice safe

safe

handing

handing of

of

of the

the

the machine

machine

machine at

at

at all

all

all times

times

times and

and

and adhere

adhere

adhere to

to

to the

the

the safety

safety

safety instructions

instructions

instructions outlined

outlined

outlined in

in

in the

the

the manual

manual

manual to

to

avoid

avoid death

death

death or

or

or serious

serious

serious injure

injure

injure or

or

or damage

damage

damage to

to

to the

the

the machine.

machine.

I

CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... - 1 -

1. SAFETY SYMBOLS ............................................................................................................................... - 2 -

2. SAFETY DECALS ................................................................................................................................... - 2 -

3. SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... - 5 -

3.1. Trainings .......................................................................................................................................... - 5 -

3.2. Preparation ....................................................................................................................................... - 5 -

3.3. Fuel Handling Safety ....................................................................................................................... - 5 -

3.4. Operational Safety ........................................................................................................................... - 6 -

3.5. Maintenance Safety ......................................................................................................................... - 7 -

3.6. Storing Safely .................................................................................................................................. - 7 -

4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ - 8 -

4.1. Uncrate Mower ................................................................................................................................ - 8 -

4.2. Install Roller Protection System ...................................................................................................... - 8 -

4.3. Install Seat ....................................................................................................................................... - 8 -

4.4. Install Steering Lever ....................................................................................................................... - 8 -

4.5. Install Discharge Chute ................................................................................................................... - 8 -

4.6. Service Battery ................................................................................................................................ - 9 -

4.7. Service Engine ................................................................................................................................. - 9 -

5. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................ - 9 -

5.1. Controls And Switches .................................................................................................................... - 9 -

5.2. Pre-Start Check List ....................................................................................................................... - 11 -

5.3. Mounting And Dismounting The Mower ...................................................................................... - 12 -

5.4. Starting The Engine ....................................................................................................................... - 12 -

5.5. Cold Weather Starting Tips ............................................................................................................ - 13 -

5.6. Steering Lever Operation ............................................................................................................... - 13 -

5.7. Mowing ......................................................................................................................................... - 15 -

5.8. Uneven Terrain .............................................................................................................................. - 16 -

5.9. Stopping The Engine ..................................................................................................................... - 16 -

5.10. Transporting Machine .................................................................................................................. - 17 -

5.11. Loading Machine ......................................................................................................................... - 17 -

5.12. Storing Safely .............................................................................................................................. - 17 -

6. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... - 18 -

6.1. Check Engine Oil Level ................................................................................................................ - 18 -

6.2. Lubrication .................................................................................................................................... - 18 -

6.3. Capacities ...................................................................................................................................... - 18 -

6.4. Tire Air Pressure ............................................................................................................................ - 18 -

6.5. Crankcase Oil And Air Filter ......................................................................................................... - 19 -

6.6. Battery Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... - 19 -

6.7. Deck Cleaning ............................................................................................................................... - 19 -

6.8. Blade Inspection ............................................................................................................................ - 19 -

6.9. Blade Removal .............................................................................................................................. - 20 -

6.10. Blade Sharpening ......................................................................................................................... - 20 -

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6.11. Balancing the Mower Blades ....................................................................................................... - 20 -

6.12. Blade Installation ......................................................................................................................... - 20 -

7. ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................................................... - 21 -

7.1. Cutting Height Adjustment ......................................................................................................... - 21 -

7.2. Deck Leveling Adjustment . ........................................................................................................... - 21 -

7.3. Deck Belt Adjustment .................................................................................................................... - 22 -

7.4. D ump Drive Belt Adjustment . ....................................................................................................... - 22 -

7.5. Neutral A djustment. ....................................................................................................................... - 23 -

7.6. Seat Adjustment. ............................................................................................................................ - 23 -

7.7. Parking Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................................. - 23 -

8. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... - 24 -

9. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM .................................................................................................................... - 28 -

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Engine B&S t wo cylinder, 4 cycle

Model No.

Professional

Professional Series

Series

Series M40G7

M40G7

Horsepower

(G.I.H.P.) 20HP ( 14.91 kw)

Displacement 656 cc.

No-load r.p.m. 3600 r/min

Charging System 12VDC 12.5 amp. negative ground

Starter Electric

Electrical System Safety interlocked

Deck

Deck Drive

Drive

Drive Electric clutch

Drive

Drive System

System

System EZT

Steering

Dual levers independently control speed and direction of travel

Zero turning radius

Speed

Forward (variable) 0 to 7.5 m.p.h. ( 12 km/h)

Backward

(variable) 0 to 5.6 m.p.h. (9 km/h)

Fuel

Fuel Tank

Tank

Capacity

Capacity 4 U.S. gal. ( 15 L .)

Tire

Tire Sizes

Sizes

Drive Wheels 20

×

10

－

10 2 ply rated

Front Wheels 11

×

4

－

5 4 ply rated

Dimensions

Dimensions of

of

of Tractor

Tractor

Seat Back Height 47.2 "

（

1 .2 m

）

Seat Cushion

Height 30.3 "

（

0.7 m

）

Tractor Width 44.4 " （1 .13 m ）

Tractor Length 68.1 "

（

1.73 m

）

Wheel Base 33.9 "

（

0.86 m

）

Weight - Uncrated 639 lbs. ( 290 kg.)

Weight - Crated 793 lbs. ( 360 kg.)

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1.

SAFETY

SAFETY SYMBOLS

SYMBOLS

This

This SAFETY

SAFETY

SAFETY ALERT

ALERT

ALERT SYMBOL

SYMBOL

SYMBOL is used

both in this manual and on the machine to

alert you to important safety messages which

must be followed to avoid accidents. This

symbol means: ATTENTION!

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! BECOME

BECOME

ALERT!

T he safety alert symbol is to alert you to the

unsafe action or situation and is accompanied

by the word

DANGER

DANGER ,WARNING

WARNING

WARNING , or CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION .

Failure to observe the

safety instructions WILL

WILL

WILL result in death or

serious injure.

Failure to observe the

safety instructions COULD

COULD

COULD result in death or

serious injury.

Failure to observe the

safety instructions COULD

COULD

COULD result in

minor or moderate injury.

2.

SAFETY

SAFETY DECALS

DECALS

�

All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION

and instructional messages on your

machine should be carefully read and

obeyed. Personal injury can result when

these instructions are not followed. The

information is for your safety and it is

important! The safety decals below are on

your machine . The position of decals refer

to Figure 1 and Figure 2.

�

Keep all safety decals legible. Remove all

grease, dirt, and debris from safety decals

and instructional labels.

1

5

23

4

7

8

9

6

12

1110

Figure 1

14

9

19

16

18

15

20

13

18

3

21

�

Safety decals must be replaced if they are

missing or illegible.

�

When new components are installed, be

sure that current safety decals are affixed

to the replaced components .

�

New safety decals may be obtained from

your authorized equipment dealer or

distributor .

DANGER:

CAUTION:

WARNING:

Figure 2

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�

Familiarize yourself with the following

safety decals and instruction labels. They

are critical for the safe operation of your

machine.

1. On The Front Frame

2. Besides The Belt Shields,LH & RH

3. Besides The Belt Shields,LH & RH

4. On The Front Fender

5. On The Front Fender ,LH & RH

6. Behind Of The Rear Wheel,LH & RH

7. On The Fuel Tank

8. On The Console

9. Rear Of The Shield/Rear,LH & RH

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10. On The Mower Deck

11. On The Mower Deck

12. On The Right of the Engineer

13. On The Front Left Of The Frame

14. On The Carrier Ratchet

15. On The Front Of Deck

16. On The Left of the Engineer

17. On The Front Fender 19. On The Roll Bar

19.Besides Mounting Plate Of Fuse

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20.On The Front Fender

21.Besides The Belt Shields,LH

3.

SAFETY

SAFETY INFORMATION

INFORMATION

CAUTION

The

The safety

safety

safety of

of

of this

this

this machine

machine

machine relies

relies

relies on

on

on it

it

being

being operated

operated

operated within

within

within the

the

the conditions

conditions

that

that explained

explained

explained in

in

in this

this

this manual.

manual.

manual. Please

Please

r

r ead

ead

ead the

the

the manual

manual

manual carefully

carefully

carefully before

before

operating.

operating. Make

Make

Make sure

sure

sure the

the

the operator

operator

operator is

is

thoroughly

thoroughly familiar

familiar

familiar with

with

with the

the

the safety

safety

safety rules.

rules.

3.1.

3.1. Trainings

Trainings

�

Regard the machine as a piece of power

equipment, so any person who operates

the machine MUST be trained and capable

of the safe operation of the equipment and

controls.

�

Know your controls and how to stop the

machine, engine and mower deck in an

emergency.

�

To

avoid accident or injury, DO NOT

allow anyone to operate this machine

without reading the instruction.

�

Never allow young children , or

unqualified individuals to operate the

equipment .

�

Keep young children and pets,away from

the zone of operation to avoid accidents

or hazards to other people or their

property.

3.2.

3.2. Preparation

Preparation

�

While mowing,a lways wear tight and

belted clothing. Wear protected footwear .

Never operate the machine in bare feet,

open toed footwear .

�

Walk around machine and visually

inspect for damaged, loose, or missing

components. DO

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT operate unless all

components are properly installed ,

adjusted and in good working condition.

�

Make sure all safety switches function

properly. See Operation section for details.

�

Make sure all safety shielding is in good

condition and properly installed.

�

Check brake action before you operate.

Adjust or check brakes as required .

�

Make sure all safety decals are installed

and in good condition.

�

Remove accumulated debris from

machine to avoid fire hazard.

�

Thoroughly i nspect area to be cut and

remov e stones, branches , wires and

accumulated debris that might be thrown

causing personal injury or damage.

�

Evaluate the terrain to determine what

accessories and attachments are needed to

properly and safely perform the job.

�

Never permit any person, besides the

operator, to ride or operate the mower at

any time.

�

Operate only in daylight or good artificial

light.

3.3.

3.3. Fuel

Fuel

Fuel Handling

Handling

Handling Safety

Safety

�

In certain conditions, gasoline is

extremely flammable and highly

explosive.

A

fire or explosion from

gasoline can burn you and others and can

damage property.

�

Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open

area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any

spill gasoline.

�

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT fill the fuel tank completely

full. Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the

level of the filler neck. This empty space

in the tank allows gasoline to expand.

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�

Never smoke when handling gasoline,

and keep away from open flame s or where

gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.

�

Store gasoline in an approved container

and keep it out of the reach of children.

Never buy more than a 30-day supply of

gasoline.

�

Always place gasoline containers on the

ground away from your vehicle before

filling.

�

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT fill gasoline containers inside a

vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed ,

because interior carpets or plastic truck

bed liners may insulate the container and

slow the loss of any static charge.

�

When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer and

refuel the equipment when its wheels are

on the ground

�

If this is not possible, then refuel such

equipment on a truck or trailer from a

portable container, rather than from a

gasoline dispenser nozzle.

�

If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,

keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of

the fuel tank or container opening at all

times until fueling is complete.

�Never use cellular phones or other portable

electronic devices when handling fuel.

3.4.

3.4. Operational

Operational

Operational Safety

Safety

�

Read “ Operation ” section of this manual

before attempting to operate this machine.

�

DO NOT operate without ROPS (Roll

Over Protection System) deployed.

�

Fenders serve as shields. DO NOT

operate without them.

�

DO NOT drive machine without mower

deck installed. The proper stability of the

machine depends on the weight of the

mower deck.

�

Keep bystanders away from equipment

whi st it is in operation.

�

Keep children and pets a safe distance.

Never direct ly discharge toward s a person .

�

Start engine from operator

’

s seat after

disengaging PTO and placing steering

levers into the swing-out (neutral lock)

position.

�

Keep hands and feet away from

underneath mower deck while engine is

running. Keep clear of all moving parts on

machine.

�

Wear suitable hearing protection devices

to protect engine noise.

�

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT operate in backward unless

absolutely necessary and ensure the area

behind you is clear and safe .

�

DO NOT move steering levers from

forward to backward or backward to

forward position rapidly. The sudden

direction change may cause loss of

control.

�

DO NOT operate on steep slopes greater

than 15 degrees .

�

DO NOT stop, start or change directions

suddenly on slopes.

�

Use extr a care and maintain minimum

ground speed when traveling or operating

on a slope, over rough ground, or when

operating close to ditches and fences.

�

Keep alert for holes, rocks, roots and

other hidden hazards in the terrain. Keep

away from drop-offs and soft

embankments.

�

Stop machine and mower deck

immediately while striking an obstruction

or hard object . Turn engine off, inspect

machine and mower deck. Repair any

damage before resuming operation.

�

Disengage PTO, stop engine, select park

brake, remove key and wait for all

movement to stop before dismounting,

making adjustments, cleaning, or

unclogging the machine.

�

Never transport mower with blades

running. Disengage PTO before crossing

streets, sidewalks, driveways, etc.

�

Watch for traffic when operating near or

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crossing roadways.

�

This machine is not equipped for

highway use, especially when safety

lighting and marking is required. It is

NOT a recreational vehicle.

�

This unit is not equipped with a drawbar.

DO NOT pull loads.

�

Take all possible precautions when the

machine is unattended: disengage PTO,

lower mower deck, place steering levers in

neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and

remove key from ignition.

�

Never carry passengers.

�

DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area

without adequate ventilation. Exhaust

gases contain carbon monoxide, which is

an odorless and deadly poison.

3.5.

3.5. Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Safety

�

Always undertake maintenance with the

machine parked on a hard level surface;

with the engine stopped and the PTO

disengaged; with the park brake set; and

with the key removed from the ignition.

�

Always remove the grounded (-) clamp

from the battery when performing

maintenance on the engine, clutch, or any

other electrical system.

�

Always wear tight fitting clothing and

safety equipment when preforming

maintenance . Keep work area clean and

dry.

�

Never work under the machine without

jack stands or other equivalent safety

blocks. DO NOT depends solely on

mechanical or hydraulic jacks or lifts for

support. Always use adequate wheel

chocks on tires remaining on the ground.

�

If it is necessary to run an engine in an

enclosed area, remove the exhaust gases

from the area with an exhaust pipe

extension. If an exhaust pipe extension is

not available, work near the open doors

and windows .

�

Waste products such as used oil, fuel,

and batteries can harm the environment

and people. Dispose of waste products

properly.

�

Never attempt to disconnect or alter any

part of the safety interlock systems.

�

DO NOT change engine governor

settings.

�

Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or

excess grease to reduce fire hazard and

minimize engine overheating.

�

Keep machine and mower deck in good

operating condition and all safety devices

in proper place.

�

Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and

screws. Check that all locking pins are

properly installed and in good condition.

�

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust

and service as required.

3.6.

3.6. Storing

Storing

Storing Safely

Safely

�

Never store the machine with gasoline in

the tank inside a building where fumes

may reach an open flame, spark or pilot

light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes

dryer, or other gas appliance. Allow

engine to cool before storing .

�

If engine is to be unused for 30 days or

more, add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel

system.

A

fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

additive in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow it to reach the carburetor.

�

If draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an

approved container outdoors and away

from open flame.

�

Always provide adequate ventilation

when running engine indoors. Exhaust

gases contain carbon monoxide, which is

an odorless and deadly poison.

�

Remove all accumulated debris from

mower deck and tractor.

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�

Sand areas where paint is chipped and

rep air to prevent rust. Lubricate all

locations to prevent moisture damage

during storage.

4.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

4.1.

4.1. Uncrate

Uncrate

Uncrate Mower

Mower

4.2.

4.2. Install

Install

Install Roller

Roller

Roller Protection

Protection

Protection System

System

Locate and align the ROPS with the

machine frame(Refer to Figure 3),

torque all the nuts to 50 ± 5N.m

Figure 3

4.3.

4.3. Install

Install

Install Seat

Seat

Locate and align the seat with the seat

pan (Refer to Figure 4), torque all the

nuts until the seat is snug.

Figure 4

4.4.

4.4. Install

Install

Install Steering

Steering

Steering Lever

Lever

4.3.1

4.3.1 Loosen and remove the two bolts

and spring s which attach to the control

arm shaft .

4.3.2

4.3.2 Place the lever on the outside of

the control arm shaft and secure with

bolts and washers (Refer to Figure

5),t ighten until snug . Repeat on

opposite side of unit.

Figure 5

NOTE:

NOTE: There are two lever height options

available. Place the levers in the first and the

second hole (from the top) to increase height

of the levers, or in the second and the third

hole(from the top ) to decrease the height of

the levers.

4.5.

4.5. Install

Install

Install Discharge

Discharge

Discharge Chute

Chute

Locate the discharge to the mower

deck(Refer to Figure 5) and tighten knob

until chute is snug .

Figure 6

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4.6.

4.6. Service

Service

Service Battery

Battery

DANGER

Charging the battery may produce explosive

gasses that can explode causing serious

injury.Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes

away from battery

4.5.1

4.5.1 Remove seat to gain access to the

battery.

4.5.2

4.5.2 Check the voltage of the battery with a

digital voltmeter, Locate the voltage of the

battery in the table below and charge the

battery for the recommended time (Refer to

Table 1) interval to bring the charge up to a

full charge of 12.6V olts or greater.

IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Make

Make

Make sure

sure

sure the

the

the negative

negative

negative &

&

positive

positive battery

battery

battery cables

cables

cables are

are

are correctly

correctly

connected

connected ,

,

, and

and

and the

the

the battery

battery

battery charger

charger

charger used

used

for

for charging

charging

charging the

the

the battery

battery

battery has

has

has an

an

an output

output

output of

of

16

16 volts

volts

volts and

and

and 7

7

7 amps

amps

amps or

or

or less

less

less to

to

to avoid

avoid

damaging

damaging the

the

the battery.

battery.

Table 1

V oltage Reading Percent Charge Maximum Charger settings Charging Interval

12.6 or greater 100% 16V olts/7 amps No charging Required

12.4-12.6 75%-100% 16V olts/7 amps 30 Minutes

12.2-12.4 50%-75% 16V olts/7 amps 1 Hour

12.0-12.2 25%-50% 14.4V olts/4 amps 2 Hours

11.7-12.0 0-25% 14.4V olts/4 amps 3 Hours

11.7 or less 0% 14.4V olts/4 amps 6 Hours or more

4.5.3

4.5.3 Connecting the negative battery cables:

Note:

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 insulator boot over the positive

terminal.

Note:

Note: If time does not permit charging the

battery, or if charging equipment is not

available, connect the negative battery cables

and run the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30

minutes to sufficiently charge the battery.

CAUTION

�

Battery contains sulfuric acid, avoid

contact and always shield eyes, face, skin

and clothing from battery ,cigarettes .

Flames or sparks could cause battery to

explode

�DO NOT charge or use booster cables or

adjust post connection without proper

training;

�

If battery acid comes in contact with skin

or eyes then flush with water and call a

physician immediately.

�

Keep out of reach of children.

4.7.

4.7. Service

Service

Service Engine

Engine

Engine is shipped with oil, check oil lever

and if necessary fill to the appropriate lever .

5.

OPERATION

The safe operation of this machine is the

responsibility of the operator. Any person

who operates the machine MUST be

instructed in and capable of the safe

operation of the machine and all controls.

Read all safety information on pages 5

through 8 .

5.1.

5.1. Controls

Controls

Controls And

And

And Switches

Switches

Know your controls and how to stop the

machine, engine, and mower deck quickly in

an emergency. DO NOT operate this machine

until you are completely familiar with the

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controls and comfortable with your ability.

We

recommend you practice in a flat open

area at half throttle until you are comfortable

with all the controls.

The two Steering

Steering

Steering Levers

Levers

Levers control speed,

motion, and direction of the machine and are

located on each side of the seat. The left

lever controls flow of hydraulic oil from the

left pump to the left drive wheel motor. The

right lever controls flow of hydraulic oil

from the right pump to the right drive wheel

motor. This allows left and right drive wheels

to turn independently, which provides the

“ zero turn ” ability. Each lever has two

positions: The swung “ out ” neutral lock

position, where the lever will not activate the

pump; and the swung “ in ” operation position,

where the lever will activate the pump.

The following controls are located on or

beside the Operator

’

s Console which is

located to the right side of the seat. Refer to

Figure 7.

D

B

E

C

A

Figure 7

�

The Ignition Switch (A) is the key switch

located on the console. The ignition switch

is used to start and stop the engine. The

switch has three positions OFF, ON and

START.

Insert the key into the switch and

rotate clockwise to the ON position.

�

The Choke Control (B) is the black knob

on the console.Choke control is used to

aid in starting a cold engine.Put the Choke

control up or down can control the

opening degree of the engine choke,the

higher the knob is,the wider choke will be.

�

The Throttle Control ( C ) is the large

black lever located beside the console to

the right of the seat. The throttle is used to

control engine speed. Move the throttle

lever forward to increase engine speed and

backward to decrease engine speed.

�

The PTO Switch ( D ) is the red push/pull

knob located on the console. Pull PTO

knob “ up ” to engage the electric clutch

that drives the belt connected to the

mower deck that driv ing the cutting

blades. Push the PTO knob “ down ” to

disengage the electric clutch that stops the

blades from turning within a few seconds.

�

The Electric Change and Hour Meter ( E )

is the number indicator located on the

console. The meter is connected to the

ignition circuit and is provided to record

the number of hours the engine runs. If the

ignition switch is left on, without the

engine running, the hour meter will

continue to record. The meter is also

connected to the battery and is provided to

show the remaining power of the battery.

�

The Park ing Brake Handle locate in the

front of the fender (Refer to Figure 8) and

the bottom of the seat . The brake lever

Brake Handle

Figure 8

engages parking brakes on the drive

wheels. Pull the brake lever up and

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left ward until the lever catches in

corresponding the notch of the fender and

locks to set the brakes “ on ” . Push the

brake lever down to release the brakes

“ off ” .

Several Safety

Safety

Safety Switches

Switches

Switches are incorporated in

this machine

’

s design to prevent the engine

from being started in certain conditions and

to cease the running engine in certain

conditions. These circuits should be checked

before each operation to ensure they are

working properly. See page 12 for check list

on these circuits.

The Start

Start

Start Circuits

Circuits

Circuits will keep engine from

starting unless:

�

Both steering levers are swung out in

their neutral locked position, and t he PTO

switch is down in it

’

s disengaged position.

The Kill

Kill

Kill Circuits

Circuits

Circuits will stop the running

engine if:

�

The operator comes off the seat any time

during operation of the machine with

PTO engaged or steering levers in

operating position.

�

The steering levers are in their operating

position and the park brake lever is

moved into engaged locked (up) position.

WARNING

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT operate

operate

operate this

this

this machine

machine

machine unless

unless

unless all

all

safety

safety systems

systems

systems are

are

are working

working

working properly

properly

properly as

as

described

described above.

above.

5.2.

5.2. Pre-Start

Pre-Start

Pre-Start Check

Check

Check List

List

Maintain desirable operational standards and

help ensure the safety of the operator by

routinely checking the following on a daily

basis:

�

Walk around the machine and visually

check for loose or missing components.

Make sure all components are mounted

properly and are in good working

condition.

�

Make sure all fenders, guards and shields

are safely and securely attached.

�

Make sure the discharge shield or

restriction plate is installed at the

discharge opening on the mower deck.

�

Make sure all safety decals are clearly

readable (see page 3 to 5 ).

�

Check hydrostatic transmission fluid

level. DO

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT operate

operate

operate machine

machine

machine with

with

low

low fluid.

fluid.

fluid. Low

Low

Low fluid

fluid

fluid could

could

could cause

cause

cause damage

damage

to

to transmission

transmission

transmission and

and

and loss

loss

loss of

of

of control

control

control of

of

the

the machine.

machine.

�

Check for oil and fuel leaks.

IMPORTANT

When

When mowing

mowing

mowing in

in

in dusty

dusty

dusty conditions,

conditions,

conditions, dry

dry

grass

grass or

or

or long

long

long grass,

grass,

grass, it

it

it may

may

may be

be

be necessary

necessary

to

to frequently

frequently

frequently clean

clean

clean air

air

air intake

intake

intake screen

screen

screen to

to

prevent

prevent engine

engine

engine overheating.

overheating.

�

Check air cleaner (refer to “ Engine

Manual ” ). When mowing in dusty

conditions, dry grass or long grass, it may

be necessary to frequently clean the air

cleaner cartridge.

�

Make sure the engine is free of dirt and

debris.

�

Check fuel level. Make sure fuel is

enough .

DANGER

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT fill

fill

fill fuel

fuel

fuel tank

tank

tank while

while

while engine

engine

engine is

is

running.

running. Allow

Allow

Allow engine

engine

engine to

to

to cool

cool

cool two

two

minutes

minutes before

before

before adding

adding

adding fuel.

fuel.

fuel. If

If

If fuel

fuel

fuel is

is

spilled,

spilled, DO

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT start

start

start engine

engine

engine and

and

and avoid

avoid

creating

creating a

a

a source

source

source of

of

of ignition

ignition

ignition until

until

until the

the

fuel

fuel is

is

is wiped

wiped

wiped clean

clean

clean and

and

and evaporated.

evaporated.

�

Check tire pressure (see page 18 to 19 ).

Improper pressure will adversely affect

traction, steering and level cutting height.

�

Check tires for damage or cracking.

�

Check hydrostatic pump drive belt for

damage or cracking.

�

Check mower deck belt for damage or

cracking.

�

Check mower deck level.

�

Check to ensure blades are sharp and

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secure; the cutting edge should be

positioned in the direction of blade

rotation (clockwise as viewed from top of

mower deck).

�

Adjust cutting height if necessary.

�

Check operation of park brake .

�

Remove grass and debris from machine.

�

Test safety interlock systems ( Refer to

Table 2 ). Perform these tests in a clear

open area and keep bystanders away. If

there is a malfunction during one of these

procedures, DO

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT operate

operate

operate machine.

machine.

(See your Parklander dealer).

Table

Table 2

2

Action

Left

Steering

Lever

Right

Steering

Lever

PTO

Switch

Parking

Brake

Proper

Result

Start Circuits

Try starting engine Out Out Off On Engines Cranks

Try starting engine In Out Off On Engine will not crank

Try starting engine Out In Off On Engine will not crank

Try starting engine Out Out On On Engine will not crank

Kill Circuits (with engine running at 1/2 throttle)

Raise off seat Out Out Off On Engine does not stop

Raise off seat In Out Off Off Engine Stops

Raise off seat Out In Off Off Engine Stops

Raise off seat Out Out On On Engine Stops

Move left steering

lever in Out Off On Engine Stops

Move right s teering

lever in Out Off On Engine Stops

5.3.

5.3. Mounting

Mounting

Mounting And

And

And Dismounting

Dismounting

Dismounting The

The

Mower

Always mount and dismount the mower from

the left side, with the brake on, the PTO

disengaged (down), the engine off, and the

steering levers in their swung out (neutral

lock) position. Mount the mower by stepping

from the ground to the left side of the deck

with your right foot, then step over the

frame to the footrest with your left foot.

Always keep the top of the deck and footrest

clean and dry. Wait for all moving parts to

stop before dismounting. Dismount the

mower by standing up on the footrest, then

turn to the left and step from the footrest,

over the frame, to the left side of the deck

with your right foot, and then step to the

ground with your left foot. The left steering

lever can be used to stabilize your movement;

however, it is not strong enough to support

all your weight. Never leave the mower

unattended with the key in the ignition.

5.4.

5.4. Starting

Starting

Starting The

The

The Engine

Engine

DANGER

Never

Never start

start

start the

the

the engine

engine

engine in

in

in confined

confined

confined rooms.

rooms.

Exhaust

Exhaust gases

gases

gases contain

contain

contain carbon

carbon

carbon monoxide,

monoxide,

an

an odorless

odorless

odorless and

and

and deadly

deadly

deadly poison.

poison.

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT allow

allow

allow children

children

children to

to

to approach

approach

approach the

the

machine

machine while

while

while the

the

the engine

engine

engine is

is

is running.

running.

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DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT operate

operate

operate the

the

the machine

machine

machine around

around

open

open flames

flames

flames .

.

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT operate

operate

operate the

the

the engine

engine

engine when

when

when an

an

an odor

odor

of

of fuel

fuel

fuel is

is

is present

present

present or

or

or other

other

other explosive

explosive

conditions

conditions exist.

exist.

5.4.1

5.4.1 Position yourself on the tractor seat.

5.4.2

5.4.2 Engage the park brake.

5.4.3

5.4.3 Place both steering levers in neutral

lock position .

5.4.4

5.4.4 Place electric clutch switch (PTO) in

“ OFF (down) ” position.

5.4.5

5.4.5 Set the throttle at 1/3 open.

5.4.6

5.4.6 Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn to “ ON ” .

5.4.7

5.4.7 Continue by turning the key to

“ START ” . When engine starts release key

immediately.

5.4.8

5.4.8 Warm the engine up at medium speed

for several minutes.

You

will enhance the starter life by using

short starting cycles of several seconds.

Engaging starter motor more than 15

seconds per minute can result in damage to

starter.

5.5.

5.5. Cold

Cold

Cold Weather

Weather

Weather Starting

Starting

Starting Tips

Tips

�

Use proper viscosity oil for temperature

expected (see “ Engine Manual ” ).

�

Set throttle at half open.

�

A

warm battery has better starting

capacity than a cold one.

�

Use fresh winter grade fuel. It is better for

winter starting than leftover summer grade

fuel.

5.6.

5.6. Steering

Steering

Steering Lever

Lever

Lever Operation

Operation

WARNING

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT move

move

move steering

steering

steering levers

levers

levers from

from

forward

forward to

to

to backward

backward

backward or

or

or backward

backward

backward to

to

forward

forward position

position

position rapidly.

rapidly.

rapidly. Sudden

Sudden

direction

direction changes

changes

changes could

could

could cause

cause

cause loss

loss

loss of

of

control

control or

or

or damage

damage

damage to

to

to the

the

the machine.

machine.

CAUTION

Help

Help prevent

prevent

prevent personal

personal

personal injury.

injury.

injury. Learn

Learn

Learn use

use

use of

of

the

the steering

steering

steering levers

levers

levers and

and

and practice

practice

practice at

at

at half

half

throttle

throttle until

until

until you

you

you becom

becom

becom e

e

e proficient

proficient

proficient and

and

comfortable

comfortable with

with

with the

the

the operation

operation

operation of

of

of the

the

machine.

The steering levers control speed, motion and

direction of the machine. The steering levers

have two positions: (1) Neutral

Neutral

Neutral Lock

Lock

Lock , where

the lever(s) are swung completely outward

and cannot be moved f ront and back ; (2)

Operating

Operating , where the lever(s) are swung in

and can be moved f ront and back .

Neutral

Neutral Lock

Lock

Lock Position:

Position:

�

Forward and backward movement of the

motion control levers is prevented when

levers are in the swung out (neutral lock)

position. Machine should not move with

the steering levers in the swung out

(neutral lock) position and the park brake

released. If machine does move, see

“ Neutral Adjustment ” section page 23 .

�

Steering levers must be in the swung out

(neutral lock) position to start the engine.

�

Steering levers must be in the swung out

(neutral lock) position to safely enter and

exit the operator seat.

�

Operator can exit mower with the engine

running when the steering levers are in the

swung out (neutral lock) position, PTO

switch is disengaged, and the park brake is

engaged.

Operating

Operating Position:

Position:

�

Machine speed, motion and direction can

be controlled when the engine is running,

park brake is released, and steering levers

are in the swung in (operating) position.

Neutral:

�

When the steering levers are swung in

and centered f ront and back , they are in

operating (neutral). In operating (neutral),

the hydrostatic pumps do not deliver fluid

to the wheel motors.

Forward

Forward and

and

and backward

backward

backward Motion

Motion

Motion (Refer

(Refer

(Refer to

to

Figure

Figure 9)

9)

9) :

:

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Figure 9

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�

Pushing both levers forward at the same

time will move the machine forward.

�

Pulling both levers backwards at the same

time will move the machine in backward .

The further forward or backward the

steering levers are moved, the faster the

machine will move in that direction.

Turning

Turning (Refer

(Refer

(Refer to

to

to Figure

Figure

Figure 8)

8)

8) :

:

�

While moving forward, turn gently right

by pushing the left lever further forward

than the right.

�

While moving forward, turn gently left by

pushing the right lever further forward

than the left.

�

Make a sharp turn right by pushing the

left lever forward and pulling the right

lever backward at the same time.

�

Make a sharp turn left by pushing the

right lever forward and pulling the left

lever backward at the same time.

�

DO NOT turn the machine by leaving one

lever in neutral and moving the other

lever. This will cause damage to the turf

under the tire that is not rotating.

Stopping:

To

stop motion, move both steering levers

back to neutral. Machine is equipped with

springs to automatically return both levers

to neutral. If levers DO NOT automatically

return to neutral, see your authorized

Parklander dealer for adjustment.

IMPORTANT

If

If you

you

you become

become

become confused

confused

confused during

during

during operation,

operation,

release

release both

both

both steering

steering

steering levers.

levers.

levers. They

They

They will

will

automatically

automatically return

return

return to

to

to the

the

the centered

centered

neutral position and the machine will stop.

5.7.

5.7. Mowing

Mowing

WARNING

Inspect

Inspect area

area

area before

before

before mowing,

mowing,

mowing, picking

picking

picking up

up

all

all rocks,

rocks,

rocks, twigs

twigs

twigs and

and

and other

other

other debris.

debris.

debris. Enter

Enter

new

new areas

areas

areas carefully.

carefully.

carefully. Cut

Cut

Cut grass

grass

grass higher

higher

higher the

the

first

first time

time

time to

to

to allow

allow

allow mower

mower

mower to

to

to clear

clear

clear unseen

unseen

objects.

objects. Never

Never

Never assume

assume

assume an

an

an area

area

area is

is

is clear,

clear,

always

always check!

check!

Clear

Clear mowing

mowing

mowing area

area

area when

when

when operating

operating

mower.

mower. Flying

Flying

Flying objects

objects

objects could

could

could injure

injure

bystanders.

WARNING

Before

Before starting

starting

starting to

to

to machine

machine

machine ,

,

, position

position

position the

the

machine

machine in

in

in the

the

the area

area

area to

to

to be

be

be mowed

mowed

mowed with

with

the

the mower

mower

mower deck

deck

deck set

set

set at

at

at the

the

the desired

desired

cutting

cutting height.

height.

height. With

With

With the

the

the engine

engine

engine at

at

at half

half

throttle,

throttle, pull

pull

pull up

up

up on

on

on the

the

the PTO

PTO

PTO switch

switch

knob

knob to

to

to start

start

start the

the

the blades

blades

blades turning.

turning.

Accelerate

Accelerate to

to

to full

full

full throttle

throttle

throttle to

to

to begin

begin

mowing.

DANGER

To

avoid

avoid serious

serious

serious injury

injury

injury or

or

or death

death

death from

from

flying

flying objects

objects

objects or

or

or contact

contact

contact with

with

with blades,

blades,

NEVER

NEVER operate

operate

operate mower

mower

mower without

without

discharge

discharge shield

shield

shield or

or

or restriction

restriction

restriction plate

plate

installed.

Keep

Keep hands

hands

hands and

and

and feet

feet

feet away

away

away from

from

discharge

discharge opening.

opening.

Before mowing, inspect the area to determine

the best mowing procedure. Consider height,

type of grass and terrain type (rolling, level

or rough).

Proper ground speed for mowing will depend

on the height, type and density of grass to be

cut. Normally, ground speed will range from

three to six miles per hour. Tall dense grass

should be mowed at a low speed, while thin

medium height grass can be cut at a faster

ground speed. Always operate engine at full

governed RPM when mowing. This is

necessary to maintain proper blade speed to

produce a clean cut.

Follow local recommendations for the

suitable cutting height in your area. Avoid

mowing grass too short to increase mowing

intervals. This may stress the grass during hot

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weather and encourage weed growth during

the growing season.

Mow with uncut grass to the left. This will

distribute the clippings over the cut area.

Discharging clippings over the uncut area

will cause a grass buildup and may prevent

uniform cutting.

Remember that sharp blades produce cleaner

cuts and use less power.

Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice.

Cut grass higher first ,then c ut the second

time at desired height and 90 ° to the first

pass.

5.8.

5.8. Uneven

Uneven

Uneven Terrain

Terrain

Be

Be careful

careful

careful when

when

when operating

operating

operating mower

mower

mower on

on

uneven

uneven ground.

ground.

DO

DO NOT

NOT

NOT operate

operate

operate on

on

on steep

steep

steep slopes.

slopes.

Operation

Operation on

on

on a

a

a steep

steep

steep slope

slope

slope could

could

could cause

cause

cause loss

loss

of

of control,

control,

control, machine

machine

machine to

to

to overturn

overturn

overturn and

and

personal

personal injury

injury

injury or

or

or death.

death.

�DO NOT operate on steep slopes. This

machine was not specifically designed to

operate on steep slopes.

�The operator is responsible for safe

operation on slopes. Only the operator can

determine the stability of the mower on a

given slope based on existing conditions

like: machine speed and direction, slope

variation, slipperiness, drop-offs, holes,

obstacles, etc.

�

To

determine stability on a slope, start at

the bottom and try to back the mower up

the slope slowly. If you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, DO NOT

operate on it.

�

Always start mowing at the bottom of

slopes. Traveling up slopes, this machine

has more traction traveling forward than

backward . Be careful on slopes to avoid

driving forward into a position where

there is not enough traction to enable

backing out or stopping.

�Tires may lose traction on slopes even

though the brakes are functioning

properly.

�

Avoid sudden starts and acceleration

when traveling forward uphill as mower

may tip backwards.

�

DO NOT mow slopes when grass is wet

because slippery conditions will reduce

traction and braking which in turn affects

steering.

�

Use caution when making turns. Slow the

mower down before making sharp turns.

Unit can spin very rapidly by positioning

one lever too much ahead or behind the

other.

�

Look around you to be sure the area is

clear before turning or backing up.

�

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

�

Keep all movement on slopes slow and

gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes

in speed or direction.

�

Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change the

stability of the machine. DO NOT use

grass catcher on steep slopes.

�

DO NOT operate without ROPS

deployed.

�

If machine is equipped with a fixed

ROPS, always wear seatbelt.

�

W

ear seatbelt when mowing.

�

Be certain that the seatbelt can be

released quickly if the machine is driven

or rolls into ponds or water.

�

Check carefully for overhead clearances

such as, branches, doorways, or electrical

wires, before driving under any objects

and DO NOT contact them o r contact

them.

5.9.

5.9. Stopping

Stopping

Stopping The

The

The Engine

Engine

5.9.1

5.9.1 Set the throttle at 1/3 open. Allow

engine to idle at this setting for several

minutes, then move the throttle to slow idle.

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