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- Page 1 ZT ELITE MODELS ZERO-TURN MOWER OWNER’S, SERVICE & PARTS MANUAL For additional information, please see us at www.badboymowers.com Bad Boy, Inc. 102 Industrial Drive Batesville, Arkansas 72501 (870) 698-0090 ©2013 11-12...
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Information ................... Section 1 (pages 4–5) Bad Boy Safety Guidelines ................Section 2 (pages 5–6) Operation ....................... Section 3 (pages 6–7) Maintenance ......................Section 4 (page 7) Storage and Transportation ................. Section 5 (page 8) Troubleshooting and FAQ ................Section 6 (pages 8–9) Controls .......................
- Page 3 This manual applies to the following equipment: Bad Boy ZT Elite Series ZT Elite 6000 60˝ 27 hp Kohler COMMONLY USED ITEMS AND PART NUMBERS 60˝ ZT Blade Hi-Lift Fusion Gator Blade Wave Blade 038-6060-00 038-6003-00 038-6015-00 ZT Hydro Filters 063-1050-00 60˝...
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Page 4: Warranty Registration
1. Correct part number 2. Correct serial number All warranty repair and service must be handled through your authorized Bad Boy Mowers dealer. To locate the nearest dealer, go to our website and click on Locate a Dealer. PAGE 4... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
SECTION 2: MOWER SAFETY GUIDELINES Never allow untrained people to operate this machine. It is the owner’s responsibility to get training and see to it that anyone who has permission to use your machine receives the proper training. Do not mow around people. The factory discharge chute is designed to deflect debris downward, but it could be possible for debris to be thrown in a way that can cause damage to people or property. - Page 6 2.23 Safety warning decals are located on the mower and should always be observed and followed. 2.24 Never operate the mower with the discharge chute open. 2.25 Prevent Fires—Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine, especially after mowing or mulching in dry conditions. 2.26 Do not store machine near open flame or source of ignition, such as a water heater or furnace.
- Page 7 Increase RPM by sliding the throttle to fast position, toward the rabbit. 3.10 Owners must become familiar with the controls before operating a zero-turn radius vehicle. 3.11 Start slowly and build your skill level. Have ample practice before using the machine at full capabilities.
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
SECTION 5: MOWER STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION Keep machine from collecting debris by storing in a covered area while not in use. 5.2 Fuel can harm your machine if left for more than 30 days without changing, especially if the fuel contains ethanol. Never use fuel with more than 10% ethanol by volume. E-15 is not permitted. - Page 9 SECTION 7: CONTROLS Ignition Switch—Bad Boy Mowers have a three position ignition switch: off, run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START position and release key when engine starts, and switch will automatically return to he RUN position.
- Page 10 SECTION 8: MOVING INOPERABLE MOWER Do not tow machine. Use a winch to load on a trailer for transporting. 8.2 ATTENTION: RETURN BYPASS VALVES TO OPERATING POSITION BEFORE RUNNING MOWER FOLLOWING REPAIRS. 8.3 ZT Models are equipped with two neutral engage/disengage arms, located at the rear of the mower protruding from the frame and under the muffler.
- Page 11 SECTION 10: MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE 10.1 Check mower blades after each use. This is essential for maintaining well-groomed turf. Keep the blades sharp. If a dull blade is used for cutting, the grass will tear rather than cut. This could damage the grass leaving a brown frayed top on the grass within a few hours. A dull blade will also require more power from the engine.
- Page 12 HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BLADE Essentially there are only TWO basic styles of mowing blades used or approved for use on our current products: 1) The standard style of mowing blade is essentially designed for cutting grass and effectively discharging the clippings out from the deck to fall onto the lawn or to be captured in a grass collection system.
- Page 13 SERVICE SECTION SECTION 1: HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM The hydro overflow tanks on a ZT are located on the sides of the rear cover. Notice the “full cold” line at the bottom of the tank. Use only 20w50 motor oil in this tank. Conventional or synthetic oil may be used.
- Page 14 Once the system is filled with oil, lift rear of mower until rear tires are off the ground. Start engine, release parking brake, stay clear of moving rear tires. Next, pull the neutral bypass levers (located at the rear of the frame, on either side of the muffler), move the drive arms forward and backward 4 to 6 times slowly.
- Page 15 SECTION 3: ENGINE Most models have a drain hose installed on the engine, for easier oil changes. All gas engines used by Bad Boy use 10w30 and have an oil capacity of 2 quarts. Bad Boy recommends that the oil and filter be changed every 50 hours of usage.
- Page 16 SECTION 4: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM On most larger commercial engines (27 hp and up), the 25 amp main fuse is located about 3˝ from the starter on the engine. (shown in first image on right). On smaller commercial and light duty commercial mowers, the 25 amp main fuse is located just behind the battery connected to the starter solenoid.
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- Page 18 SECTION 5: FRAME For non-suspension models, torque front fork nut to 40 ft. lbs. Be sure to spin the fork while torquing the nut to ensure that no bearing damage is done. Torque rear wheel lugs to 65-75 ft. lbs. Re-torque at every oil change.
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Page 19: Cutting Deck
The pump belt tensioner is located under the engine and has a grease fitting at its pivot point. Grease at every engine oil change. The deck belt tensioner is located at the rear of the deck and has a grease fitting on its pivot point. Grease at every engine oil change. - Page 20 The large turn buckles on the front of the deck only affect the pitch of the deck or the level from front to back. The deck spring tension is critical. If the tension is too much, it will cause the spring to break. If too loose, the belt can jump off or slip on the pulleys and cause a cut quality issue.
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Page 21: Mowing Tips
MOWING TIPS: • Mow header strips at the ends of the lawn and around flower beds first. Make them wide enough that you can turn the mower around in the already mown section. Then mow back and forth between these header strips overlapping each lap by about 1/8 the width of the mower’s deck. -
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- Page 39 Bad Boy, Inc. 102 Industrial Drive Batesville, AR 72501 1.866.622.3269 www.badboymowers.com Technical Support: Brad Covington ..............brad.covington@badboymowers.com Taylor Prince ................. taylor.prince@badboymowers.com James Russell ..............james.russell@badboymowers.com Warranty: Dustin Tissiere ..................dustin@badboymowers.com Parts: Chris Epperson ..............chris.epperson@badboymowers.com Robert Patterson ..............robert.patterson@badboymowers.com Cut and Mail or Fill Out Online under ‘Owners’ at www.badboymowers.com WARRANTY REGISTRATION Full Name ____________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________...
- Page 40 Bad Boy, Inc. 102 Industrial Drive Batesville, Arkansas 72501 (870) 698-0090 Cut and Mail or Fill Out Online under ‘Owners’ at www.badboymowers.com Place Stamp Here POST OFFICE WILL NOT DELIVER WITHOUT POSTAGE BAD BOY MOWERS 102 Industrial Drive Batesville, AR 72501...
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