Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ZT2460 Swisher
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1 OWNER’S MANUAL ZT2460 ZT2460 ZT2460 24 HP – 60” CUT 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 6 60-747-8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipmen.
2 LIMIT ED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original c onsumer purchaser is: This pro duct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) y ears from the d ate of purchase by the original consumer purchaser.
3 CONT ENT S LIMI TED W A RRA NTY ………. 2 OPERA T ION………………..…… … 16 INTR ODUCT ION……………… 4 Fe a ture s……………………… 16 Ge ne ra l………………………… 4 Sta rt in g……………………….
4 INTRODUCTION Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Swisher Zero Turn mowe r. This machi ne is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Conveniently located controls and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regu lated by steeri ng l evers, contribute to the machine’s performance.
5 INTRODUCTION Uncrating & Assembly ¾ Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. ¾ Remove loose parts and packing material ¾ Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate. ¾ Disengage spark plug wire and place w here it cannot make a connection.
6 SYMBOLS & DECALS Triangle Danger Decal – OD55 Swisher Flag U.S.A.– O D39 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal– OD74 Operator Must Be Seated Decal– OD73 Flying Debris Decal – OD43 No Step D.
7 SYMBOLS & DECALS cont. Decals Not Shown OD99128 60” Deck White Decal 10275 ZT2460 Decal Small 10281 Height Adjust Decal 10542 Replacement Parts Decal 10274 Z-Max Decal OD99125 Medium Swisher D.
8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. General Use ¾ Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure th at you understand them and then abide by them.
9 ¾ Always look around before and during reversing maneuve rs. ¾ Slow down before turning. ¾ Shut down the mower deck when not mowing. ¾ Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them. ¾ Only operate the machin e in daylight or other well-lit conditions.
10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Slope Operation ¾ Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc. ¾ Mow up and down, not side to si de. Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes mo re than 10 degrees. ¾ Avoid starting or stopping on a slop e. If the tires begin to slip, shut down the blades and drive slowly down the slope.
11 SPECIFICATIONS FRONT: 4.10x3.5-5 5/8 Bearing REAR: 20 X 10 X 8 TIRE SIZE 27 + - 3 ft. lbs HYDRO Bolt Torque Pivoting FRONT AXLE Spring Assisted DECK LIFT Deluxe 18” Back w/ Arm Rest 6” Adjustable Slide SEAT Commercial Grade Eaton Hydrostatic TRANSMISSION Automatic - On Steering Handles PARKING BRAKE 1.
12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Operator Presence Sy stem Be sure the operator prese nce and interl ock systems are working properly. If your mower does not f unction as described, repair the problem im mediately.
13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Blade Main tenance Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Disco nnec t spark plug wire. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding ont o blade. Avoid the sharp edge of the blade. For best results , mower blades must be kept sharp.
14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-Belts Check V-belts for deterioration and wear a fter 100 hours of operati on and replace if necessary. Replace belts if t hey begi n to slip from wear. SEE SPECIFICATION for be lt part numbers and SERVICE secti on of this manu al for instru ctions on how to replace the belt.
15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE X 1,2 Replace Oil Filter X Check Operator Presence X X Replace Spark Plug X 2 Clean Engine Cooling Fins X Inspect Muffler X 2 Clean Air Filter X Repla.
16 OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed 2. Hour Mete r – Indicates hours of operation 3. Choke Control – Used when starting a cold engine 4. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades 5. Ignition Sw itch – Used to star t or stop the engine 6.
17 OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed 2. Hour Mete r – Indicates hours of operation 3. Choke Control – Used when starting a cold engine 4. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades 5. Ignition Sw itch – Used to star t or stop the engine 6.
18 OPERATION FEATURES 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed 2. Hour Mete r – Indicates hours of operation 3. Choke Control – Used when starting a cold engine 4. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades 5. Ignition Sw itch – Used to star t or stop the engine 6.
19 OPERATION Starting ¾ Operator must be sitting i n the seat. Control handles must be in the neutral (outward) posi t ion ( which set s the parking brakes). PTO must be in the disengage position (pushed down). ¾ Set choke (if needed), turn key and rele ase as soon as engi ne starts.
20 Controls ¾ Be familiar with all contro ls, their functions and ho w to operate them before starting the machi ne. ¾ Motion contr o l levers on each side of the console contro l the direction of movement.
21 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ¾ Push out on the Deck Lift Handle and ra ise or low er the deck to the desired position. ¾ Position 1 is the lowest setting and Positi on 8 is the highest position ¾ T.
22 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement 9 Disconnect spar k plug wire 9 Apply parking brake 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position 9 Remove the belt covers 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Roll the belt over the t op of the deck pulleys 9 Remove belt Removal 9 Install new belt by placing it around the deck pulleys.
23 Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement 9 Disconnect spar k plug wire 9 Apply parking brake 9 Disconnect wiring from electric clutch 9 Remove clutch stop w eldment (9973TK) 9 Remove the engine to deck.
24 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment Engine to Deck Belt 9 Apply parking brake 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position 9 Disconnect tension idler 9 Remove belt from the mower deck and the electric clutch Removal 9 Install new belt by placing it around the electric clutch and route it through the idler and around the deck pulley.
25 Parking Brakes 9 The Swisher ZT2460 is equipped with an Automatic Parking Brake system on each control han dle. 9 When the control handles are in the out most position the parking brakes are on. 9 Adjustment for the system is located on the ends of the brake cable at the hydro pan & frame 9 Raise the rear wheel off the ground.
26 WIRING HARNESS.
27 Ite m # D e s c rip tio n P a rt # 1 24 H P B&S En gin e N / A 2 Fram e Pan 9999T K 3 Lif t Su ppor t Pl a t e ( r igh t ) 9937T K 4 Li f t Su pport Pl at e ( l ef t ) 9936T K 5 1/ 3- 13 X 2 G .
28 I t em # D escr i pt i on Part # 1 24 H P B&S En gin e N / A 2 5/ 16- 18 Serr at ed Fl an ge N u t N B170 3 Spa c er En gin e Pu l l ey BB10 5SL 4 M ot or P u l l ey 3. 25" 3753 5 1/ 4 X 1/ 2 Key S t ock 4258 6 En gin e Pu l l ey Spacer Sh or t .
29 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 5 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Ite m # D e s c rip tio n P a r t # 19 I dler Bu sh in g 6037 20 I dl er Bracket Pai n t ed 9944T K 2 1 I dle r P ull e y OD -2 .
30 Ite m # D e s c rip tio n P a r t # 1 60 Z T Deck w el d m en t - pain t ed 9901 T K 2 5/16- 1 8 x 3/ 4 Ser r f l an ge bol t N B596 3 Bel t Cov e r - pain t e d 6025T K 4 3 / 8 SAE w as h er N B27.
31 I t em # Descri pti on Part # 1 3/ 4- 16 N u t N B175 2 Bell ev il l e W ash er A S 155 3 Pu l l ey 4 1/2" B4104 T K 4 S pacer 606 5PM 5 3/ 4 I D X 1 1/4 O D 18 GA Wash er N B179 6 Ce n t er B.
32 I t em # Descri pt i on Par t # 23 B at t ery 24 Clu tc h st op w el dm en t - pai n t ed 9973T K 25 5/ 16- 18 x 3/ 4 ser r f l an ge bol t N B596 26 5/ 16- 18 ser r at ed f l an ge n u t N B170 27.
33 1 2 3 4 6 23 21 40 41 42 43 39 38 37 8 10 9 24 22 25 5 5 5 11 9 27 29 28 36 20 12 34 33 26 17 19 13 15 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 It e m # D e s cr ipt ion Pa rt # 1 S eat B as e 999.
34 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Will Not Start 1. Out of fuel 2. Engine not “cho ked” properly 3. Engine flooded 4. Bad spark plug 5. Dirty air filter 6. Dirty fuel filter 7. Water in fuel 8. Loose or damaged wir ing 9. Ca rburetor out of adjustment 10.
35 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of Power 1. Cu tting too much gra ss/ too fast 2. “Cho ke” position 3. Build up of grass, leaves and tr ash under deck. 4. Dirty air filter 5. Low oil level/dirty oil 6. Faulty spark plu g 7.
36 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut - uneven 1. Worn, bent or loos e bla d e 2. Mo wer deck not leve l 3. Build up of grass, leaves and tr ash under deck. 4. Bent deck 5. Faulty Blade driver assembl y 1. Rep lace blade. Tighten b lade bolt 2.
37 Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found under the seat. The model number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing. All mower parts listed herein may be ordered directly from Swisher Mow er & Machine Co.
38 Replacement Parts Quick Reference Blade Driver Assembly (outside) 10540 Blade Driver Assembly (center) 10541 83” Engine to Deck Belt 10263 20.5 Mulching Blade 3293 122” Deck Belt 5058 20 x 10 x.
39 Maintenance Log Notes Date Oil Changed Date Changed Belts Date Blades Sharpen or Changed.
40 SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swishe r was producing lawn mowers from his mother’s chicken house. Max never liked to mow gra ss. He installed a gearbox on his family’s lawn mower creating a self-propelled unit.
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