Swisher ZT1436 EN - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATING YOUR NEW ZTR MOWER (cont.)
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: D o 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 choke mounted on the
right side fender for easier cold weather starts.
● 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 12)
STARTING MOWER
• TO START: Position steering handles outward to
neutral locked position. Engage parking brake.
Extend throttle to full choke position*. Start ignition
and slide throttle lever back to full throttle position.
Allow engine to warm up for 1 minute. Release
parking brake
• * Model ZT20050 has a remote choke assembly
located on the right fender, behind the rider.
• FORWARD MOVEMENT: To move the mower
forward gently push both steering levers forward equal
distance from the neutral position. The further you
move the levers forward the faster you will travel.
CAUTION steering levers have quick response
timing.
• BACKWARD MOVEMENT: To move the
mower backwards, gently pull back on the steering
levers the same distance from neutral. The further you
pull back the faster you will travel.
NOTE it is
normal for the reverse speed to be less than the
forward for easier turning.
• TURNS: For left turn, move the right lever farther
forward then the left. For right turn, move the left
lever farther forward than the right. To obtain a tight
turning radius, GENTLY reverse one lever and push
the other lever forward. CAUTION: Aggressive
turns can damage lawns. Do not make turns with the
inside wheel stopped. It it better to keep both wheels
turning slightly.
• DECK HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: To raise the
mower deck up and down, simply rotate the lever
located in front of the seat above the floor plate.
Clockwise raises the deck. Counterclockwise lowers
the deck. The deck is adjustable from 1 ½” to 3 ½”.
• For best performance, grass over 6 ½” in height should
be mowed once in the highest position and once again
at desired cut height.
• ENGAGING BLADES : Operator must be seated
for operation of blades. With engine to full throttle
position, pull UP on PTO switch located between the
throttle and the key switch. To disengage blades, push
DOWN on PTO switch.
• STOPPING ENGINE: Place both levers in the
outward neutral locked position. Push PTO switch in
to disengage. Place throttle lever to lowest setting and
let idle for 30 seconds. Turn off ignition key and
engage parking brake.
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