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Swisher Z-MAX ZT2560 Owner's Manual

25 hp- 60" cut zero turn mower
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25 HP-
60" CUT
CELEBRATING
OVER 60 YEARS O FINNOVATION
1945- 2006
1602 CORPORATE
DRIVE,
P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG,
MISSO[
RI 64093
PHONE
660-747-8183
FAX 660-747-8650
Manufacturing
quality lawn care equipment
since 1945
Made
In The
]
USA
J
OWNER'S MANUAL
STARTING
SERIAL # L506-017001
11849
Rev. 06-046

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  • Page 1 25 HP- 60" CUT CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS O FINNOVATION 1945- 2006 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSO[ RI 64093 Made In The PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 OWNER'S MANUAL STARTING SERIAL # L506-017001 11849 Rev.
  • Page 2 Swisher Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine warranty. The Briggs & Stratton Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-233-3723.
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  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Swisher Zero Turn mower. This machine is built for the greatest efficiency and rapid mowing of large areas. Conveniently located controls and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regulated by steering levers, contribute to the machine's performance.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Uncrating & Assembly TOOLS REQUIRED: 2 - ½" Wrenches or ½" Socket with drive ratchet Tire pressure gauge Nail bar or claw hammer Wire snips To Remove The Mower From The Crate Dispose of top and side panels of the crate. Remove loose parts and packing material...
  • Page 6 SYMBOLS & DECALS OD45- Warning Decal Swisher Flag U.S.A.- OD39 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal- OD74 Flying Debris Decal - OD43 Operator Must Be Seated Decal- OD73 No Step Decal - OD11 Triangle Danger Decal - OD55...
  • Page 7 Parking Brake Decal Throttle/Choke Decal - 10271 Right - 10279 Danger/Warning Decal - 10276 Decals Not Shown 10275 XZT60 Decal Small 10542 Replacement Parts Decal 10281 Height Adjustment Decal 10274 Z-Max Decal OD9128 60" Deck White Decal OD99125 Medium Swisher Decal...
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility personal injury. General Use NOTE: Read all instructions in this operator's...
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Use Continued Remember _Always look around before and during reversing The operator is responsible maneuvers. for avoiding dangers or accidents. Slow down before turning. Shut down the mower deck when not mowing. Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that WARNING the blades do not hit them.
  • Page 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Slope Operation Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches, etc. Mow up and down, not side to side. Never drive the rider on terrain that slopes more than 10 degrees. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tires begin to slip, shut down the blades and drive slowly down the slope.
  • Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY DUAL 2.0 GAL TANKS AND TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (SPI-SF-SJ): SEE ENGINE MANUAL SPARK PLUG SEE ENGINE MANUAL GROUND SPEED 6 mph TIRE SIZE FRONT: 4.10x3.5-5 5/8 Bearing REAR: 20 X 10 X 8 TIRE PRESSURE FRONT: 50 psi Max REAR:...
  • Page 12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Operator Presence System Be sure the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly. If your mower does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. The engine should not start unless the parking brakes (handle controls) engaged (rotated outward), the PTO (Blade Engagement - See OPERATION...
  • Page 13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Blade Maintenance CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Disconnect spark plug wire. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto blade. Avoid the sharp edge of the blade. For best results, mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damage blades.
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-Belts Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. SEE SPECIFICATION for belt part numbers and SERVICE section of this manual for instructions on how to replace the belt.
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before 8 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Season Before Each Storage Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Parking Brake Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check Battery Clean Battery & Terminals Check Belts Check Engine Oil...
  • Page 16 OPERATION FEATURES Throttle Control- Used to control Control Levers / Parking Brake - Sets the Engine Speed speed of the mower in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower / Hour Meter - Indicates hours of Engages and disengages the Automatic operation Parking Brake system...
  • Page 17 OPERATION FEATURES Throttle Control - Used to control Control Levers / Parking Brake - Sets the Engine Speed speed of the mower in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower / Hour Meter - Indicates hours of Engages and disengages the Automatic operation Parking Brake system...
  • Page 18 OPERATION FEATURES Left Control Panel Right Control Panel Rear of Unit Throttle Control - Used to control Control Levers / Parking Brake - Sets the Engine Speed speed of the mower in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower / Hour Meter - Indicates hours of Engages and disengages the Automatic operation...
  • Page 19 OPERATION Starting Operator must be sitting in the seat. Control handles must be in the neutral (outward) position (which sets the parking brakes). PTO must be in the disengage position (pushed down). Set choke (if needed), turn key and release as soon as engine starts. Adjust throttle to half and shut choke off.
  • Page 20 OPERATION Controls ;* Be familiar with all controls, their functions and how to operate them before starting the machine. ;*Motion control levers on each side of the console control the direction of movement. SEE FIGURE BELOW Control Handles Neutral Position Slow Forward Fast Forward Slow Reverse...
  • Page 21 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting The Cutting Height Push out on the Deck Lift Handle and raise or lower the deck to the desired position. Position 1 is the lowest setting and Position 8 is the highest position The cutting range is from approximately 1 ½"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement Removal Replacement ,/Disconnect spark plug wire ,/Install new belt by placing it around the deck pulleys. Refer to routing ,/Apply parking brake diagram below. ,,t Lower the deck to its lowest position ,/The belt will be loose at this time ,,t Remove the belt covers...

  • Page 23: Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement

    SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement Removal Replacement ,/Disconnect spark plug wire ,,t Install new belt by placing it around the engine pulley and the hydro pulleys. ,/Apply parking brake Refer to routing diagram below. ,/Disconnect wiring from electric clutch `/The belt will be loose at this time ,/Remove...
  • Page 24 Travel Reduction Adjustment (Ref. Page 29) ,/To improve the tracking of the Swisher ZT2560 the speed of one of the rear wheels needs to be decreased. If the ZT2560 pulls to the right the left wheel will need to decrease...
  • Page 25 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Parking Brakes ,/The Swisher ZT2560 is equipped with an Automatic Parking Brake system on each control handle. ,/When the control handles are in the out most position the parking brakes are on. ,/Adjustment for the system is located on the ends of the brake cable at the hydro pan &...
  • Page 26 WIRING HARNESS ENGIliE GRAY GREEH CLLrTCtt PLUG IGHITIOH WHITE _ITE...
  • Page 27 PARTS BREAKDOWN Item Description Part # Item # Description Part # Front Deck Lift Cable 9948 25HP B&S Engine Frame Pan 9999TK Height Adjust Handle 9952TK Height Adjust Handle Grip 7826 Lift Support Plate (right) 9937TK Front Handle Cover 9941TK Lift Support Plate (left) 9936TK 5/16-18 X 2 1/2 GR5 Bolt...
  • Page 28 PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # Description Part # 25 HP B&S Engine 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB170 Spacer Engine Pulley BB105SL Motor Pulley 3.25" 9993 1/4 X 1/2 Key Stock 4258 Engine Pulley Spacer Short .687 689S Electric Clutch 3813 Washer Belleville Engine Pulley 7/16-20 X 3.25 HCF GR5 ZP...
  • Page 29 PARTS BREAKDOWN 31-----_ g_-34 Item # Part# Description 6037 Idler Bushing 32 // Idler Bracket Painted 9944TK Idler Pulley OD-2.16", ID-3/8" Item 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 HCC GR5ZP NB107 Description Part # 682S 1/4-20 X 3/4 Carriage Bolt 10547 Clutch Rod Spring T60 NB524 1 1/2"...
  • Page 30 PARTS BREAKDOWN IDL_ IDLER DETAIL Item # Item # Part # Description Part # Description 3/8-16 x5 1/2 GR5 ZP NB575 60 ZT Deck Weldment 9901 TK 3/8-16 nyloc nut NB182 NB596 5/16-18 x 3/4 Serr flange bolt Idler Bushing 6037 Belt Cover 6025TK...
  • Page 31 PARTS BREAKDOWN 3/4-16 Nut NB175 BelIevilIe Washer AS155 B4104TK Pulley 4 1/2" 6065PM Spacer 3/4 ID X 1 1/40D 18 GA Washer NB179 Center Blade Driver 10541 Outer Blade Driver 10540 3/4 ID X 1 3/40D Fiat Washer B98W Blade Mount Plate 9008 NB216 3/8-24 Two Way Lock Nut...
  • Page 32 PARTS BREAKDOWN " ® ® Item # Item # Part # Description Part # Description Hydro Pan Weldment 9935TK Battery Eaton Hydro w/Resv & Tank 10268 9973TK Clutch stop weldment - painted NB596 Eaton Hydro w/Resv & Tank & Ext 10269 5/16-18 x3/4 serr flange bolt Tire &...
  • Page 33 PARTS BREAKDOWN Item # PaN # De scri ption Seat Base 9998TK 5/16-18 Nyloc Nut NB181 NOT SHOWN 5/16 SAE Washer NB275 Seat Grommet 9931 Control Panel 9991TK Seat Spring 3609 Spacer B99S Hour Meter 3803 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 HCCGR2ZP NB104Z 1/2-13 GR2 Nut NB213Z...
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Fill fuel tank Out of fuel Choked engine and attempt to restart Engine not "choked" properly Engine Will Wait several minutes before attempting to Engine flooded restart. Not Start Replace spark plug Bad spark plug Clean or replace air filter Dirty air filter Replace fuel filter Dirty fuel filter...
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Cutting too much grass/too fast Set in High Cut (position 8)/reduce speed Lossof Push choke control in "Choke" position Clean underside of mower deck Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under Power deck. Clean or replace air filter Dirty air filter Check oil level/change Low oil level/dirty oil...
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Worn, bent or loose blade Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt Poor cut - Mower deck not Ievel Level deck. See section in this manual uneven Clean underside of mower deck Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under deck.
  • Page 37 The model The replacement of any part on this number for the mower will be found under the unit with anything other than Swisher seat. The model number for the engine will be authorized replacement part may found on the top of the blower fan housing.
  • Page 38 Replacement Parts Quick Reference Swisher Part # Part Description 9947 Rear Deck Lift Cable 9948 Front Deck Lift Cable AS069 Fuse 10 Amp 6046 47" Hydro Belt 3756 20 x 10 x 8 Rear Tire 5058 122" Deck Belt 3293 20.5 Mulching Blade...
  • Page 39 Board and Swisher Mower, is pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (EECS) on your model year 2006 and later Swisher Product. In California, new Outdoor Power Equipment, must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
  • Page 40 Ma_azine named Max's zero turning radius riding mower one of the 20 th century's top household inventions. Swisher offers value and function in its products to meet your grounds maintenance needs. CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS O F INNOVATION 1945- 2006...

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