COMMERCIAL PRO with Patented Models: Z21554CPHO Z21554CPHO-CA Z21560CPHO Z21560CPHO-CA Z2460CPKA Z2460CPKA-CA Z2466CPKA Z2466CPKA-CA Z2460CPKA Shown SWISHER ACQUISITION INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years for residential use and one (1) year for commercial use from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. A Commercial Warranty is defined as the machine exceeding 250 hours of use within the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
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. Innovative handle control design and dual commercial grade hydrostatic transmissions regulated by steering levers contribute to the machine’s performance. This manual is a valuable document. Following the instructions for use, service, maintenance, etc. can greatly increase the lifespan of your machine.
INTRODUCTION CAUTION Use extreme care when working on machinery. Uncrating & Assembly: Tools Required: • Tire pressure gauge • Nail bar or claw hammer • Wire snips Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow the unit to cool and remove the key. Disconnect spark plug wire. Set Parking Brake by pulling up on both arms until locked into the “engaged” position. SEE PAGE 15 FOR BRAKE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes.
SYMBOLS & DECALS 18795 - Warning Decal Operator must be Seated Decal - OD73 Flying Debris Decal - OD43 Before Exiting Decal - 18797 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal - OD74 Triangle Danger Decal - OD55 ROPS Warning Decal Serial # ID Tag No Step Decal - OD11 EPA / CARB Certification Decal Brake / Bypass Decal - 18944 5
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully. This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury. General Use: Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide by them. Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn how to stop quickly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children: Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the area of the machine. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing work. Never assume that children will stay put where you last saw them. Remember: The operator is responsible for avoiding dangers or accidents. Keep children away from the mowing area and under close supervision by another adult. Shut off the machine if children enter the work area.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Use Continued… Mowing Safety: WARNING – Gasoline is highly flammable. • Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. • Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling. • Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine and exhaust to completely cool down before filling.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Operator Presence System: Be sure to check that the operator presence and interlock systems are working properly before each use. If your mower does not function as described, repair the problem immediately. The engine should not start unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO (Blade Engagement Switch) is disengaged (pressed down). – See OPERATION FEATURES section of this manual.
CHARGING TIPS To avoid a battery explosion, never attempt to charge a frozen battery. Warning: Gel and AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries require a voltage-limited charger. Charging a Gel or AGM battery on a typical shop charger, even one time, may greatly shorten its life. Important: Never overcharge batteries. Excessive charging will shorten battery life. Prior to charging, read the manufacturer’s instructions for proper charger hook-up and use. Turn off charger prior to hookup to avoid dangerous sparks.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-Belts: Check V-belts for deterioration and wear before each use 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. Engine: REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OWNERS MANUAL. Overall Unit Care: Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves and other debris that may have accumulated on the machine.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance Schedule Before Each 8 Hours Use Check Brake Operation X X Check Tire Pressure X X Check Operator Presence X Parking Brake X Check for Loose Fasteners X 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Season X Before Storage X Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades X3 Check Battery X X Clean Battery & Terminals X X Check Belts X Check Engine Oil X X Change Engine Oil w/ filter Change Engine Oil w/o filter X1,2 X1,2 Replace Oil Filter Clean Air Filter X1,2 X2 Inspe
OPERATION & FEATURES 1 4 15 6 8 13 14 7 10 5 8 11 3 2 9 12 1. Throttle Control – Used to control Engine Speed. 2. Hour Meter – Indicates hours of operation. 3. PTO Switch – Used to engage or disengage the deck blades. 4. Ignition Switch – Used to start or stop the engine. 5. Deck Lift Pedal – Used to raise and lower the cutting deck. 6. Control Lever – Sets the speed of the mower in both the forward and reverse directions and also turns the mower. 13 7.
OPERATION & FEATURES Left Control Panel 1 3 Right Control Panel 2 9 4 8 6 5 7 1. PTO / Blade Engagement Switch 6. Throttle Control Cable 2. Hour Meter – Indicates hours of operation 7. 12V Accessory Outlet Plug 3. Safety Starting Interlock Switch 8. Starting Instructions Decal 4. Key Switch 9. 5.
OPERATION Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions: Do not attempt to cut wet grass. The average lawn should be cut to 2 ½” during the cool season and to over 3” during the hot months. For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. As a rule, never cut more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length. Correct mowing height can reduce weeds and lawn disease. For best performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.
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.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting The Cutting Height Push forward on the Deck Lift Pedal to raise the deck and place the locator pin in one the of the eight hole positions to set the desired cutting height. Once the desired height is selected, slowly release the pedal until the locator pin is engage by the deck lift. Position 1 is the highest setting and Position 8 is the lowest position. The cutting range is from approximately 1.5” to approximately 4.5”.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Deck Belt Routing & Replacement For replacement belt part number refer to Replacement Parts Quick Reference Chart in this manual. Removal Disconnect spark plug wire. Apply parking brake. Lower the deck to its lowest position. Remove the belt covers. Disconnect tension idler(s). Roll the belt over the top of the deck pulleys. To remove the Deck Idler belt the Engine-to-Deck belt will need to be removed first. 1. Engine-to-Deck belt 2. Deck idler belt 3. Deck pulleys 4.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Belt Routing & Replacement For replacement belt part number refer to Replacement Parts Quick Reference Chart in this manual. Removal Disconnect spark plug wire. Apply parking brake. Remove both hydro fan covers. Disconnect wiring from electric clutch. Remove clutch stop. Remove the engine-to-deck belt. Loosen the tension on the idler spring. If loosening the spring is not enough, disconnect the idler spring from eyebolt completely.
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Seat Adjustment Swisher Response Zero Turn Mowers are equipped with a 4” range sliding seat. Release the tension on the seat adjustment lever by pushing the grey tip lever to the left. SEE FEATURES section in this manual. Using your own weight, slide the seat to the desired position. Release the lever and be certain you feel the seat slide lock into place. PTO Clutch Adjustment (For Models Equipped with Kawasaki Engines) Please visit www.ogura-clutch.com/files/pdfIMP/PTOinstallation.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine Will Not Start Engine Hard To Start Engine Will Not Turn Over Engine Clicks but Will Not Start Unit Does Not Travel in a Straight Line Excessive Vibration CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine flooded. 2. 3. Bad spark plug. Wait several minutes before attempting to restart. 4. Dirty air filter. 3. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Clean or replace air filter. 5. Replace fuel filter. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Loss of CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Cutting too much grass/ too fast. 1. Set in High Cut (position 1)/reduce speed. 2. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under deck. 2. Clean underside of mower deck. 3. Clean or replace air filter. 4. Check oil level/change oil. 5. Clean and re-gap or change plug. 6. Replace fuel filter. 7. Drain fuel tank & refill tank with fresh gas. 8. Drain fuel tank & carburetor, refill tank with fresh gas and replace fuel filter. Power 3.
SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swisher was producing lawn mowers from his mother’s chicken house. Max never liked to mow grass. He installed a gearbox on his family’s lawn mower creating a self-propelled unit. By tying one end of a rope to the mower and the other end to a tree in the center of the yard the mower circled the tree, shortening the rope and guiding the mower in concentric circles. Max enjoyed relaxing under a shade tree while his invention did all the work.
MOWER IDENTIFICATION Mower Identification Unauthorized Replacement Parts Each mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for the mower will be found behind 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 or your nearest Swisher dealer. All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your mower.
