OPERATION
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Moving Machine By Hand
ZT-2800 Bypass Linkages
When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the
ZT-2800 (Integrated Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass
linkages. The ZT-2800 bypass linkages are located on
the rear of the frame, below the rear engine guard.
1. Raise the deck into the highest cutting position.
1. Pull the ZT-2800 bypass linkages up and out of
the keyhole slots. Release the levers with the head
outside the frame and held in the bypass position.
1. To reengage the ZT-2800 to drive, reverse the
above procedure.
Load the machine into truck or trailer by driving up
ramps in low gear. DO NOT LIFT! The machine is not
intended to be lifted by hand.
8058-032
Bypass linkage, left side, ZT-2800 engaged
8058-033
Bypass linkage, left side, ZT-2800 locked in the bypass
position
WARNING!
Make no adjustments without:
• the engine stopped,
• the ignition key removed,
• the parking brake activated
WARNING!
Use extreme caution when loading the
machine into a truck or trailer using
ramps. There is the possibility of
serious injury or death if the machine
falls off the ramps.
WARNING!
Bypass linkages are located close
to the muffler. To prevent burns, the
engine should be shut off and allowed
to cool before the bypass linkage
levers are handled.
