Swisher ZT1436B - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATING YOUR NEW ZERO TURN RIDER MOWER
CONTROLS
• OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM: This mower is equipped with an operator’s presence
system. Any attempt to leave the seated position with the engine running, without first
disengaging the PTO switch and placing the steering levers in the neutral position, will cause
the engine to shut off.
WARNING: Do not operate the machine unless the Operator’s Presence System is
functioning as described.
• PARKING BRAKE: Always set the parking brake before starting. The parking brake is
located on the drivers left hand side. Engage the parking brake by pushing the lever rearward
and down until lever locks into position. Be sure to release parking brake before operating the
machine.
• IGNITION: The ignition switch is located on the drivers right hand side toward the rear of
the seat. The ignition switch has three positions: OFF, ON, START.
• THROTTLE: The throttle\choke control is located on the drivers right hand side towards the
front of the seat. For maximum performance and battery charging, operate mower at full
throttle. When starting a cold engine, place lever forward in the full choke position. After start
up, move throttle rearward to full throttle position. Move lever all the way to the rear for
lowest setting before shutting off engine. The 50” Model has a push/pull choke mounted on
the right side fender for easier cold weather starts. Pull out to choke (start) engine.
• PTO SWITCH: The PTO, or Power Take Off switch is used to engage the blades of the
mower. When the PTO switch is pulled out the blades will be engaged. When the PTO switch
is pushed in the blades will be disengaged. The PTO switch must be pushed in to complete the
Operator’s Presence System to start engine.
• NEUTRAL LOCK: The steering levers must be in the outward and locked position for the
mower to start. ( See page 11)
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• Dispose of top and side panels of the crate.
• Remove loose parts and packing material.
• Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate.
• Disengage spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection.
• Assemble the seat and clip wiring harness into the bottom of seat.
NOTICE: Mower will not start unless the seat is connected to the wiring harness.
• Raise mower deck to its highest position by turning the handle clockwise.
• Set parking brake to Disengage.
• Open transmission valves from behind by pushing-IN on each of the levers until they stop;
rotate them to the locked (left) position. (See Page 14)
• Carefully push the mower off the crate to a safe and level area.
• Check engine oil. All engines are filled with oil and tested at the factory. Verify oil level and
add if necessary before starting engine. (See Engine Owner’s Manual)
• Check the battery. If battery is put into service after the “month & year” of the date on the
battery, then it may need to be charged with a 12 volt battery charger for a minimum of 1 hour,
but no more than 2 hours at a rate of 6 to 10 amps.
• Attach battery cable(s) to battery.
• Install steering levers. Align steering lever with holes in steering linkage on mower. Keep
levers aligned with each other.
• Reconnect spark plug wire.
UNCRATING/ASSEMBLY