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CONTROLS
SEAT:
Fore & Aft: Move lever & slide seat fore & aft to desired position and release lever.
Seat Damper: A shock is located on the left side of the seat frame. Remove clip on the
top and pull plunger up. Rotate shaft clockwise to make ride stiffer and counter-clockwise
for a softer ride. Reattach to seat frame with clip.
Attention: Do not completely close off the damper. Closing off the damper causes it to become
stiff making it difficult to fully extend the damper in order to open the adjustment.THE PRODUCT
IS NOT DAMAGED. To restore adjustment follow these instructions: Hang the damper in the
vertical position with the rod pointing down. Attach a load of approximately 15 pounds to the rod
end of the damper. The load will slowly extend the damper. When fully extended the adjustment
pin will be engaged. Turn the rod with the weight still hanging to open the adjustment.
MOWER DECK LIFT:
The mower lift lever is extra long and has an assist spring for easy operation.
1. Grasp lever with right hand.
2. Depress thumb lever to release and move to desired position.
3. Release lever to lock into position.
Select cut height and insert pin into first hole below the lift lever. Ten holes are provided
for a down stop so you can easily return from transport to desired cut height.
PARKING BRAKE
:
A parking brake is located to the left of the seat.
Engine will kill if control levers are not in the outboard position when the parking brake is
engaged.
To engage brake: pull up and back.
To disengage brake: push forward and down.
Note:
The parking brake is not intended to be used as a service brake.
Note:
Always set parking brake before dismounting. Release parking brake before moving
mower.
Note:
Engage parking brake before starting engine.
Summary of Contents for ZTR 8000 Series
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