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Swisher ZT2560 manual

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  • Page 1

    REPAIR MANUAL ZT2560 Swisher Mower Co Warrensburg, MO[...]

  • Page 2

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. If engine won’t crank 2. If engine won’t crank – continued 3. If engine cranks but won’t start If engine stalls when PTO is engaged 4. If PTO clutch will not engage Hour meter not operating 5. Wire identification at switches 6. Wire identification at switches – continued 7. Drive control adjustment 8. Drive control ad[...]

  • Page 3

    IF ENGINE WON’T CRANK ALWAYS CHECK FUSE FIRST TEST #1 Using a remote starter switch or suitable device, make a connection between the large ter minals on the solenoid. If engine does not crank!!! • Battery may be weak or dead • Starter may be bad • Battery cables may have bad connections • Do not go to Test #2 until this test gives result[...]

  • Page 4

    A neutral switch is located on the lower end of bot h drive control handles and is activated when the handles are outward in the neutral position. Check that the plunger buttons on both switches are depressed at least 3/8”. Meter should go to zero when checking continuity across switch terminals with plungers depressed. With PTO switch in the off[...]

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    ENGINE CRANKS BUT WON’T START Checks for electrical problems • While turning ignition switch to its first position, listen for the fuel solenoid on the carburetor to click. It must click to supply fuel to the carburetor. • Try a new spark plug. • Check for spark at plug when it is re moved and the threaded end is grounded. • Unplug the si[...]

  • Page 6

    IF PTO CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE HOUR METER NOT OPERATING Hour meter has a positive and a negative post. Gray wire should go on the positive. Power is supplied from the ignition switch. Green wire from hour meter is grounded by the oil pressure switch, therefore only has a ground when the engine is running. Apply a negative ground to this terminal App[...]

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    WIRE IDENTIFICATION AT SWITCHES 3623 IGNITION SWITCH STARTER SOLENOID Heavy red cable goes to the starter. Red wire goes to ignition switch. Green wire goes to neutral switches and on to the ignition switch. Green wire with orange stripe goes to the ground. Red wire goes to engine plug. Heavy red cable goes to the positive post of the battery. PTO [...]

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    WIRING HARNESS TO EN GINE PLUG CONNECTION Gray wire goes to carburetor fuel solenoid Green wire goes to oil pressure switch Black wire goes to engine ignition module Red wire goes to engine charging system Green wire goes to hour meter Red wire goes to terminal on solenoid with the positive battery cable. Black wire goes to the ignition switch. Gra[...]

  • Page 9

    BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM To test alternator before it goes to the regulator, unplug the yellow connector and measure the AC voltage across the the two gray wires inside this connector.There should be at least 20 volts AC. CARBURETOR FUEL SOLENOID Red wire goes to the engine plug and then on to the positive terminal of the solenoid to keep the batter[...]

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    DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS LEFT SIDE SHOWN Control plate shown in neutral position Hydro linkage Start your adjustments by putting the drive control arms in the neutral position. Remove the linkage from the control plate at the Eaton hydro by removing the cotter pin and washer on the under side. By moving the control plate forward and backwards by h[...]

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    OVERVIEW OF DRIVE CONTROL LINKAGE RIGHT SIDE SHOWN Right side control handle Pivot point for control handle moveme nt Pivot point Adjustment threads on control rod Forward and reverse control on hydrostat DRIVE CONTROL ADJUS TMENTS (CONTINUED) LEFT SIDE SHOWN Once both hydro units are pulling equally, make your fina l control handle adjustment with[...]

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    PARKING BRAKE AND NEUT RAL SWITCH OPERATION Parking brake cable atta ches here. Right side is shown. Control panel has been removed for better view. Right side drive control handle. Safety switch rocker arm pivots on a bolt at this point. Parking brake is activated by this bolt as the drive control handle is swung outward in the neutral position. T[...]

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    DECK LIFTING SYSTEM Three rocker arms are activated by the deck lift handle. This is the right side control. Note the routing of the cabl e. It drops straight below to the deck. This center rocker arm lifts the front center of the deck. It also drops through the lower frame but is directed by two pulleys under the mower frame to the front of the de[...]

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    DECK BELT REPLACEMENT ENGINE TO DECK BELT •Lower the deck to lowest setting •Loosen tension on tension idler •Remove worn or damaged belt •Using part# 10263 belt, route it around the engine pulley as shown in the diagram. •Retighten the tensi on idler and check the operation DECK CROSS BELT •Remove the belt covers •Remove the engine t[...]

  • Page 15

    REPAIRING OR REPLACING BLADE DRIVER Torque top nut to 90 ft/lbs Replacing this nut each time is recommended. Pulley does not have a hub. When removing, just lift it off like a washer, no puller is needed. Machine washers are used to keep the pulley from contacting the outer ra ce of the bearing. When applying torque to the top nut the pressure is t[...]

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    For additional assistance on service Contact Swisher Mower Co., Inc. Phone 1-800-222-8183 Fax 1-660-747-3160 E-mail cust.serv@swisherinc.com 14[...]