White Outdoor ZT Zero 17 User Manual

Service Manual
ZT Zero Turn Rider
MTD Products Inc. - Product Training and Education Department
FORM NUMBER - 769-01421
12/2004
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White Outdoor ZT Zero 17 Specifications

General

Brand	White Outdoor
Model	ZT Zero 17
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Deck Leveling

Adjust Deck Pitch

To adjust the deck pitch front to back, loosen or tighten jam nuts.

Level Deck Side-to-Side

To level the deck side to side, loosen the screw on the left side adjustment gear.

PTO / Deck Belt Replacement

Deck Removal

Deck Removal Steps

Steps to detach and remove the cutting deck from the mower unit.

Servicing Electric PTO Clutch

PTO Clutch Servicing Steps

Steps to unplug connector, remove bolt, and adjust air gap on PTO clutch.

Transmission Replacement

Steering Linkage: Adjustment

Steering Adjustment Preparation

Steps for initial checks and support before steering adjustment.

Steering Linkage: Adjustment (Continued)

Initial Steering Adjustment

Confirm neutral control, lift mower, and disconnect control rod ferrules.

Neutral Control Adjustment Process

Adjusting neutral return assembly for true neutral and securing ferrules.

Final Steering Adjustments

Lowering machine, testing hydros, and adjusting stop bolts for tracking.

Steering Linkage: Adjustment (Continued)

Linkage Travel Stops and Alignment

Adjusting travel stop screws and lap bar alignment.

Reverse Safety Switch Testing and Adjustment

Testing and adjusting reverse safety switches for proper PTO operation.

Pivot Bar

Seat Removal

Seat Removal Preparation

Disconnecting battery, flipping seat, removing wing knobs and spacers.

Console Removal

Console Removal Preparation

Console Removal (Continued)

Lapbar Lever and Console Removal

Battery Removal

Battery Removal Without Console

Steps to remove battery without removing the right side console.

Battery Removal With Console

Steps to remove battery with the removal of the right side console.

Fuel Tank Removal

Fuel Tank Removal Preparation

Fuel Tank and Left Console Removal

Control Shaft Replacement

Control Shaft Replacement Preparation

Control Shaft Replacement (Continued)

Control Hub and Rod Removal

Electrical System Components (Continued)

Key Switch Identification and Testing

Identifying and testing the key switch for proper function.