Jacobsen ZT90020, ZT90021, ZT90022 Owner's manual

Safety, Operation, & Maintenance Manual

WARNING

Warning: If incorrectly used, this machine can

cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain

this machine should be trained in its proper use,

warned of its dangers, and must read the entire

manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust,

or service the machine.

GB

Walk Behind Zero Turn Rotary Mower

®

ZT90020 – WZT 1836S, 36 Inch (91.4 cm) Cutting Unit

ZT90021 – WZT 1836D, 36 Inch (91.4 cm) Cutting Unit

ZT90022 – WZT 1844D, 44 Inch (111.8 cm) Cutting Unit

700506-Rev A

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1Contents

Contents

Introduction

2.1 Important.............................................................................2

2.2 Product Identification...........................................................3

2.3 Serial Numbers ...................................................................3

2.4 Guidelines for the Disposal of Scrap Products....................4

Safety

3.1 How to Operate Safely........................................................5

Specifications

4.1 Engine Specifications........................................................10

4.2 Dimensions and Weights ..................................................11

4.3 Mower Specification..........................................................13

4.4 Cutting Unit Specification..................................................13

4.5 Belt Specification...............................................................13

4.6 Recommended Lubricants ................................................14

4.7 Slopes ...............................................................................14

4.8 Accessories.......................................................................14

4.9 Support Literature .............................................................14

Decals

5.1 Safety Decals....................................................................15

5.2 Instruction Decals..............................................................17

Controls

6.1 Mower Controls.................................................................18

6.2 Ignition Switch...................................................................19

6.3 PTO Switch .......................................................................19

6.4 Hour Meter ........................................................................19

6.5 Throttle Lever....................................................................19

6.6 Neutral Release ................................................................20

6.7 Parking Brake....................................................................20

6.8 WZT 1836S Controls.........................................................21

6.9 WZT 1836D/1844D Controls.............................................22

Operation

7.1 Daily Inspection.................................................................24

7.2 WZT 1836S OPC System .................................................25

7.3 WZT 1836D/1844D OPC System .....................................26

7.4 Operating Procedure.........................................................27

7.5 Starting The Engine ..........................................................28

7.6 To Stop The Engine ..........................................................28

7.7 WZT 1836S Driving...........................................................29

7.8 WZT 1836D/1844D Driving...............................................30

7.9 Mowing..............................................................................31

7.10 Mowing On Slopes..........................................................32

7.11 Towing The Mower..........................................................34

Maintenance and Lubrication Charts

8.1 Maintenance Chart............................................................35

8.2 Lubrication Chart...............................................................36

8.3 Fluid Requirements...........................................................36

Maintenance

9.1 General Precautions .........................................................37

9.2 Engine...............................................................................37

9.3 Engine Oil .........................................................................38

9.4 Engine Air Filter ................................................................39

9.5 Fuel ...................................................................................39

9.6 Battery...............................................................................40

9.7 Charge the battery ............................................................41

9.8 Engine Exhaust.................................................................41

9.9 Tires ..................................................................................42

9.10 Wheel Mounting Procedure ............................................42

9.11 Air Cooling System .........................................................43

9.12 Inspecting Blades............................................................43

9.13 Sharpening Blades..........................................................44

9.14 Electrical System ............................................................44

9.15 Care and Cleaning ..........................................................45

9.16 Mower Storage................................................................46

Adjustments

10.1 General Precautions .......................................................47

10.2 Neutral Adjustment .........................................................48

10.3 Height of Cut ...................................................................49

10.4 Torque Specification .......................................................51

Problem Solving

11.1 General ...........................................................................52

Quality of Cut

12.1 Quality of Cut Problem Solving .......................................53

12.2 Washboarding.................................................................53

12.3 Step Cutting ....................................................................54

12.4 Scalping ..........................................................................55

12.5 Stragglers........................................................................56

12.6 Streaks............................................................................57

12.7 Windrowing .....................................................................58

Notes

or portions thereof in any form.”

Proposition 65 Warning

This product contains or release

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Litho In U.S.A. 10-2015

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2Introduction

2.1 IMPORTANT ______________________________________________________________

The Jacobsen WZT 1836S, WZT 1836D and WZT 1844D with a Gasoline engine is a self propelled rotary mower.

If you follow all instructions in this manual, you increase the life of your mower and keep its maximum performance.

Adjustments and maintenance must always be done by an approved technician.

IMPORTANT: Do the maintenance included in this manual to make sure that the quality of cut is kept at a high level.

This SAFETY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL is part of the mower and must stay with the mower always.

Suppliers of both original and used mowers need to keep the documentation that comes with the mower.

You must use the mower to cut the grass and not for any other purpose. Compliance with the conditions or operation,

service and repair specified by the manufacturer, are understood to be part of the correct use.

ALL operators MUST read through this manual and understand the Safety Instructions, controls, lubrication and

maintenance procedures.

Make sure that you obey all safety and road traffic regulations.

You must not make any changes to the mower that the manufacturer does not approve. This type of change can

release the manufacturer from the liability for any damage or injury.

When you discard worn parts, know the environmental result and use the systems available in the country where the

mower is used. When the mower is at its end of life, there are guidelines in this manual for the removal of the mower

from use.

Use only Jacobsen approved parts.

2006/42/EC

The instructions recorded here are the original instructions confirmed by Jacobsen, A Textron Company.

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2.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION_________________________________________________

Mower Serial number plate

A Product code and Serial number

Location of Mower Serial number plate

The serial number plate (A) is found on the right side of the

frame below the engine.

Engine Identification Numbers

The engine Model, Type and Code numbers are stamped on the top of the right side valve cover.

The engine serial number is also found on a label on the side of the engine.

2.3 SERIAL NUMBERS ________________________________________________________

Record the mower and engine numbers shown below:

Mower Number:_________________________

Engine Number:__________________________

MMMMMMMSSSSSS

BARCODE

Seven digit product code Six digit serial number

Serial Plate Location

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2.4 GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS _______________________

2.4.1 DURING SERVICE LIFE _____________________________________________________

The used oil, oil filters and engine coolant are hazardous materials. Follow the recommended procedures for their safe

removal.

If a fluid leaks, contain the spill to make sure that the leak does not flow into the ground or drainage system. Follow the

local laws to make sure that leaks are controlled safely.

The maintenance procedures in this manual make sure that the damage that the mower can cause in the local

environment is controlled safely.

Take these actions after the mower complete its full service life.

2.4.2 END OF SERVICE LIFE _____________________________________________________

Use these guidelines with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental laws. Always use the approved local waste

disposal and agencies for recycled materials.

• Park the mower in a location to use all of the necessary lifting equipment.

• Use the correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and take instruction from the technical manuals

applicable to the mower.

• Remove and keep correctly

1. Batteries

2. Fuel

3. Engine coolant

4. Oils

• Disassemble the structure of the mower and refer to the technical manuals. Give attention to parts that have

mechanical pressure or tension applied to the part in the mower, including springs.

• Separate items that continue to have service life and returned to storage.

• Separate items that are worn into the material groups and removed according to the agencies for the recycled

materials that are available. Common types are as shown:

• Steel

• Non ferrous metals

• Aluminum

• Brass

• Copper

• Plastic Materials

• Identified

• Can be recycled

• Can not be recycled

• Not Identified

• Rubber

• Electrical and Electronic Components

• Add items that can not be easily separated into different materials to the “General discarded materials” area.

• Do not burn the discarded materials

Change the mower records to show that the mower is not in service and is discarded. Supply this serial number to

Jacobsen Warranty Department to close their records.

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3Safety

3.1 HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY ______________________________________________________

3.1.1 SAFE OPERATION

a Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. If the operator or technician can not read this manual,

the owner is responsible to describe this material to the operators and technicians. Manuals in additional

languages may be available on the Jacobsen or RansomesJacobsen website.

b Read all of the instructions for this mower carefully. Know the controls and the correct operation of the

equipment.

c Children or persons who do not understand these instructions must not use the mower. The local regulations can

limit the age of the operator.

d Never use a mower near persons, including children or animals.

e Remember that the operator or owner is responsible for accidents or hazards that occur to other persons or their

property.

f Never carry passengers.

g Never allow persons to operate or service the mower or its attachments without correct instructions.

h Do not operate equipment while tired, sick or after you use alcohol or drugs.

3.1.2 PREPARATION

a When you operate the mower, wear correct clothing, slip resistant work shoes or boots, work gloves, hard hat,

safety glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry can be caught in moving parts.

b Do not operate the equipment with the Interlock System disconnected or the system does not operate correctly.

Do not disconnect or prevent the operation of any switch.

c Never operate equipment that is not in correct order or without decals, guards, shields, deflectors or other

protective devices fastened.

d Inspect the mower before you operate the mower. Check the tire pressure and the engine oil level. Fuel is

flammable. Use caution when you add the fuel to the mower.

e Operate the mower in daylight or in good artificial light. Use caution when you operate the mower during bad

weather. Never operate the mower with lightning in the area.

f Inspect the area to select the accessories and attachments that are needed to correctly and safely do the job.

Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen.

g Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.

h Inspect the area where the equipment is operated. Remove all objects you can find before you operate. Be

careful of obstructions above the ground (low tree limbs, electrical wires) and also underground obstacles

(sprinklers, pipes, tree roots). Enter a new area carefully. Look for possible hazards.

i Inspect the cutting system before you start the mower. Make sure the blades are free to rotate. When you rotate

one blade, other blades can rotate.

WARNING

EQUIPMENT OPERATED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT TRAINING CAN BE DANGEROUS.

Know the location and correct operation of controls. Operators without experience must receive instruction from

another person that knows the correct operation of the equipment before you operate the mower.

Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Jacobsen.

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3.1.3 OPERATION

a Never operate the engine without enough ventilation or in an enclosed area. The carbon monoxide in the exhaust

fumes can increase to dangerous levels.

b Never carry passengers. Keep other persons or animals away from the mower.

c Disengage all drives and engage the parking brake before you start the engine. Only start the engine with the

operator behind the mower. Never start the engine with persons near the mower.

d Keep your legs, arms and body inside the operator compartment while the mower is in operation. Keep your

hands and feet away from the cutting units.

e Do not use on the slopes greater than the safe slope limit for the equipment.

f To guard against over turning or loss of control:

– Operate the mower across the face (horizontally), but not up and down on the face of slopes (vertically).

– Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.

– Decrease the speed when you operate on slopes or when you must turn. Use caution when you change

direction. Turf condition can change the mower stability.

– Use caution when you operate the mower near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.

– Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.

g Always operate at speeds that allow you to have complete control of the machine. Make sure of your footing keep

a tight grip the handle and walk. Never run when you operate the mower.

h Use caution when you go near corners, trees or other objects that can prevent a clear view.

i Equipment must meet the current regulations to be operated on the public roads.

j Before you move across or operate on the paths or roads, turn off the PTO switch and travel at decreased speed.

Look for traffic.

k Stop the blades when the mower is on any surface that is not grass.

l Do not release the cut grass in the direction of persons or allow persons near the mower while in operation.

m Do not operate the mower with damaged guards or without safety devices in position.

n Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. Never change or tamper with adjusters that

are closed with a seal for the engine speed control.

o Before you leave the operator compartment, for any reason:

– Disengage all the drives.

– Engage the parking brake.

– Stop the engine and remove the key.

p When you hit an object or mower starts to cause the vibration that is not normal, inspect the mower for damage

and make repairs.

q Decrease the throttle setting before you stop the engine.

r Do not use this equipment for uses that the mower was not made for.

3.1.4 SAFE HANDLING OF FUELS

a The fuel and the fuel vapors are flammable. Use caution when you add the fuel to the mower. The fuel vapors

can cause an explosion.

b Never use the containers that are not approved to keep or transfer fuel.

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c Never keep the mower or fuel containers near an open flame or any device that can cause the ignition of fuel or

fuel vapors.

d Never fill the fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer with a plastic liner. Always put the fuel

container on the ground away from your vehicle before you fill the container.

e Refuel the mower before you start the engine. When the engine is in operation or while the engine is hot, never

remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the mower.

f Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke when you add fuel. Extinguish all types of ignition.

g The fuel nozzle must touch the rim of the fuel tank when you add fuel to the mower. Do not use a device to lock

the fuel nozzle in the open position.

h Do not over fill the fuel tank. Leave at least 1 inch (25 mm) below the filler neck.

i Always tighten the fuel tank cap and container cap after you add fuel.

j If the fuel spills on your clothing, change your clothing immediately.

3.1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

a Before you clean, adjust or repair this equipment, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Keep the

wire away from the plug to prevent the engine to start. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

b Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level surface.

c Never work on a mower that is lifted only by the jack. Always use the jack stands.

d Never allow persons to service the mower or its attachments without correct instructions.

e When you put the mower on a trailer or put the mower in storage, close the fuel valve. Do not keep fuel near

flames or drain the fuel inside a building.

f Disconnect the battery before you service the mower. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before the

positive battery cable. Always connect the positive battery cable before the negative battery cable.

g Charge the battery in an area with good airflow. The battery can release hydrogen gas that is explosive. To

prevent an explosion, keep any device that can cause sparks or flames away from the battery.

h Disconnect the battery charger from the power supply before you connect or disconnect the battery charger to

the battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools when you service the battery.

i Be careful and wear gloves when you check or service the cutting unit blades. Replace any damaged blades, do

not try to correct a damaged blade.

j Keep your hands and feet away from parts that move. Do not adjust the mower with the engine in operation,

unless the adjustment needs the engine in operation.

k Carefully release the pressure from components with stored energy.

l Keep the mower and the engine clean.

m Allow the engine to become cool before storage and always remove the ignition key.

n Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to make sure the equipment is in safe condition.

o Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Replace damaged or worn decals. Only use parts, accessories and

attachments approved by Jacobsen.

p To decrease the fire hazard, remove materials that burn from the engine, muffler, battery tray and fuel tank area.

q Disconnect the battery and controller connectors before you weld on this mower.

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3.1.6 WHEN YOU PUT THE MOWER ON A TRAILER

a Be careful when you load or unload the mower on a trailer. Trailer must be wider than the mower and can carry

the weight of the mower.

b Use a full-width ramp to load or unload the mower on a trailer.

c Use straps, chains, cables or ropes to fasten the mower to the trailer. Both front and rear straps must be sent

down and toward sides of trailer.

d Make sure that all latches are correctly fastened.

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3.1.7 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES _______________________________________________

This safety alert symbol gives a warning of possible hazards.

DANGER - Indicates a dangerous condition that WILL cause death or injury unless it is prevented.

WARNING - Indicates a dangerous condition that CAN cause death or injury unless it is prevented.

CAUTION - Indicates a dangerous condition that can cause injury and property damage unless it is prevented. The

label can indicate work procedures that are not safe.

NOTICE - Indicates a condition that can cause damage to the property unless it is prevented. The label can indicate

work procedures that are not safe.

Some illustrations in this manual show the shields, guards or plates, removed. Do not operate this equipment without

these devices correctly fastened in position.

If additional information or service is needed, contact your Authorized Jacobsen Dealer. Your Dealer knows the current

methods to service this equipment.

WARNING

The OPC System on this mower prevents the operation of the mower unless

a.) The PTO switch is in the OFF position and b.) The drive control levers are

in the Neutral position. The system will stop the engine if the operator leaves

the operator position without:

a.) The drive control levers in of the Neutral position

b.) the PTO switch in the OFF position.

NEVER operate the mower unless the OPC System operates correctly.

WARNING

1. Before you leave the operator position, for any reason:

a. Return the drive control levers to Neutral.

b. Disengage all drives.

c. Engage the parking brake.

d. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

2. Keep your hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts. Wait for all

movement to stop before you clean, adjust or service the mower.

3. Keep persons and animals away from the area of operation.

4. Never carry passengers.

5. Never operate the equipment without a correctly fastened grass

deflector in position.

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4Specifi cations

4.1 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________

WZT 1836S / WZT 1836D / WZT 1844D

Make Briggs & Stratton

Model V-Twin Professional Series

Type Four cycle, air cooled, Gasoline

Number of Cylinders 2

Bore and Stroke 2.97 in. (8.38 cm) x 2.89 in. (7.34 cm)

Total Displacement

40.03 in

3

(0.656 l)

Intake System Naturally Aspirated

Gross Intermittent Power 18 hp (13.4 kW) @ 3600 RPM

Compression Ratio 8.5:1

Maximum Speed 3650 ± 100 rpm (No Load)

Low Idle 1750 ± 100 rpm (No Load)

Rotation Clockwise viewed at flywheel

Fuel System 2 Barrel Float Feed Carburetor

Fuel 87 Octane Gasoline

Maximum 10% Ethanol

Injection System Magnetron

Spark Plug Gap 0.030 Inch (0.76 mm)

Engine Oil (API Class) SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher

Oil Pan Capacity 2 quarts (1.89 l)

Starter 12 Volt Electric Start

Alternator 12 Volt, 16 Amp

Dry Weight 84 lb. (41.3 kg)

Dimensions

(Length x Width x Height)

19.1 x 18.2 x 14.3 in.

(50.65 x 47.07 x 58.14 cm)

Emission Regulation

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4.2 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ________________________________________________

WZT 1836S WZT 1836D WZT 1844D

A - Width of Cut 36 inch (91.4 cm) 44 inch (111.8 cm)

B - Maximum Width 44.75 inch (113.7 cm) 53.5 inch (135.9 cm)

C - Height 40 inch (101.6 cm) 44 inch (111.8 cm)

D - Total length 63.5 (161.3 cm) 65 inch (165.1 cm) 67 inch (170.2 cm)

E - Wheel Base 31.75 inch (80.6 cm) 33.5 inch (85.1 cm) 35.75 inch (90.8 cm)

F - Front Wheel Track 24.25 inch (73.0 cm) 28.75 inch (73.0 cm)

G - Rear Wheel Track 27.75 inch (70.5 cm) 26.5 inch (67.3 cm)

Weight of unit 344 lb. (156.0 kg) 409 lb. (185.5 kg) 445 lb. (201.8 kg)

Tire Specifications

Rear Wheel (WZT 1836S) Rear Wheel (WZT 1836D / WZT 1844D)

Tire Size Type Tire Pressure Tire Size Type Tire Pressure

16 x 6.5-8 Turf 8-10 psi (0.55-0.69 BAR) 16 x 7.5-8 Turf 8-10 psi (0.55-0.69 BAR)

Front Wheel

Tire Size Type Tire Pressure

9 x 3.5-4 Smooth 12-15 psi (0.83-1.03 BAR)

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D

E

D

E

D

F

WZT 1836D

WZT 1836S

C

G

A

B

G

WZT 1844D

C

F

A

B

F

C

G

A

B

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4.3 MOWER SPECIFICATION ___________________________________________________

Battery: 12V, 300 CCA

Service Brake: Dynamic braking through the traction circuit

Parking Brake: Integrated in transmission

Fuel Tank: 5 U.S. Gallons (18.9 l)

Traction Drive: WZT 1836S - Belt driven single hydrostatic drive

WZT 1836D / WZT 1844D - Belt driven dual hydrostatic Hydro-Gear

®

EZT.

Cutting Unit Drive: Belt drive

Ground Speed: WZT 1836S: 0-4 mph (0-6.44 kph)

WZT 1836D / WZT 1844D: 0-3 mph (0-4.83 kph)

Reverse Speed: WZT 1836S: 0-6.5 mph (0-10.46 kph)

WZT 1836D / WZT 1844D: 0-3 mph (0-4.83 kph)

WZT 1836S Cutting Performance: Up to 2.18 acres/hr. (0.88 hectares/hr) @6 mph (9.65 km/hr)

WZT 1836D Cutting Performance: Up to 2.54 acres/hr. (1.03 hectares/hr) @ 7 mph (11.26 km/hr)

WZT 1844D Cutting Performance: Up to 3.1 acres/hr. (1.26 hectares/hr) @ 7 mph (11.26 km/hr)

4.4 CUTTING UNIT SPECIFICATION _____________________________________________

4.5 BELT SPECIFICATION _____________________________________________________

WZT 1836STraction Belt: Part Number 200812, 4L-Section, Wrapped, 34.17 EL Belt

WZT 1836D / WZT 1844D Traction Belt: Part Number 200869, 4L-Section, Wrapped, 57.96 EL Belt

WZT 1836S Engine to Deck Belt: Part Number 302030, 5L-Section, Wrapped, 67.15 EL Belt

WZT 1836D Engine to Deck Belt: Part Number 301932, 5L-Section, Wrapped, 68.15 EL Belt

WZT 1844D Engine to Deck Belt: Part Number 200864, 5L-Section Wrapped, 50.15 EL Belt

WZT 1836S / WZT 1836D Deck Belt: Part Number 301947, HA-Section, Wrapped, 67.9 EL Belt

WZT 1844D Deck Belt: Part Number 301904, HA-Section Wrapped, 81.84 EL Belt

WZT 1836S / WZT 1836D WZT 1844D

Blade Length 13-3/4 inch (34.9 cm) 15-1/8 inch (38.4 cm)

Number of blades 3

Height of cut 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 in. (3.8 to 11.3 cm) in 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) increments

Height of cut adjustment Six 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) spacers placed above or below the front wheel mount and three

position rear deck plate.

Blade Tip Speed

@ 3600 rpm engine speed

315 feet/second (96.0 meters/second) 310 feet/second (94.5 meters/second)

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4.6 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS ______________________________________________

Engine Oil:

API Classification grades SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher

Drive Axle Fluid:

The drive axle fluid is SAE 20W50 API Classification SL.

Grease:

NLGI Grade 2-EP Lithium Complex Grease containing Molybdenum Disulfide.

4.7 SLOPES _________________________________________________________________

DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°. The 15° slope was calculated with static stability measurements

according to the requirements of BS EN ISO 5395-3.

4.8 ACCESSORIES____________________________________________________________

4.8.1 MULCHING KIT____________________________________________________________

36 Inch (91.4 cm) Cutting Unit Kit Number 902997

44 Inch (111.8 cm) Cutting Unit Kit Number 902996

4.8.2 SULKIE __________________________________________________________________

Fixed Sulkie Kit Number 902977

Swivel Sulkie Kit Number 902976

4.9 SUPPORT LITERATURE ____________________________________________________

Contact your Jacobsen Dealer for a complete listing of literature available for your mower.

Operator’s Manual: 700506

Mower Parts Manual: 700533

Service & Repair Manual: TBD

Temperature Viscosity

Above 100° F (38° C) SAE 30 or Synthetic SAE 5W-30

40° to 100° F (4° to 38° C) SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 or Synthetic SAE 5W-30

0° to 40° F (-18° to 4° C) SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 or Synthetic SAE 5W-30

Below 0° F (-18° C) SAE 5W-30 or Synthetic SAE 5W-30

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5Decals

5.1 SAFETY DECALS _________________________________________________________

Understand the purpose of these decals. The decals are important to the safe operation of the mower. REPLACE THE

DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY.

30229

Serious injury or death can result from blade contact or from contacting

the belts or pulleys with the engine running. Deck spindles may have a

fan installed above or below the pulleys.

Do not operate the mower with the discharge chute or belt guards

removed. Make sure the Interlock System is operates correctly.

800848

DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROLLED

DISCHARGE CHUTE (OCDC), DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR,

ENTIRE GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM, OR MULCHING

KIT IN PLACE. DO NOT REMOVE GRASS CATCHER

UNTIL BLADES HAVE STOPPED.

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MAX. FILL

Read the manual

before you operate the

mower

Pick up sticks, stones

and other debris that

can be thrown by the

mower.

Wear eye protection

when you operate the

mower.

Wear ear protection

when you operate the

mower.

Keep bystanders away

from the mower.

Be careful of debris

thrown by the mower.

Use caution when you

operate on slopes.

Only operate on

slopes with the ROPS

in the vertical position.

Do not carry

passengers.

Only fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the fuel filler neck.

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

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5.2 INSTRUCTION DECALS ____________________________________________________

800842

R

DUMP VALVE

PULL OUT - PUSH DOWN

TO RELEASE AXLE

PARKING BRAKE

PULL OUT - PUSH DOWN TO LATCH

800866

LH DUMP VALVE

PULL OUT - PUSH DOWN

TO RELEASE AXLE

RH DUMP VALVE

PULL OUT - PUSH DOWN

TO RELEASE AXLE

PARKING BRAKE

PULL OUT - PUSH DOWN TO LATCH

800800

800920

CHOKE

LOW-CUTHIGH-CUT

800775

MEDIUM-CUT

800843

L

36” S

WALK-BEHIND

BELT ROUTING

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REAR

FRONT

BELTS

1.) Engine-Deck Belt

2.) Engine-Trans Belt

3.) Deck Belt

1

2

3

36” D

WALK-BEHIND

BELT ROUTING

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REAR

FRONT

BELTS

1.) Engine-Deck Belt

2.) Engine-Trans Belt

3.) Deck Belt

1

2

3

44” D

WALK-BEHIND

BELT ROUTING

800917

REAR

FRONT

BELTS

1.) Engine-Deck Belt

2.) Engine-Trans Belt

3.) Deck Belt

1

2

3

Fast Reverse

Slow Reverse

Slow Forward

Fast Forward

Neutral

Steering Control Lever

WZT 1836D & 1844D

Parking Brake/Neutral Release WZT 1836D and WZT 1844D

Fast

Slow

Engine

Throttle

Height of Cut

Parking Brake/Neutral Release WZT 1836S

CONTROLS 6

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6Controls

6.1 MOWER CONTROLS _______________________________________________________

STOP

HR

6.3

6.2

6.4

6.5

6.6

WZT 1836D and WZT 1844D

WZT 1836S

6.6

6.7

6.8.1

6.8.2

6.8.3

6.9.1

6.9.2

6.9.4

6.9.3

6.9.5

6 CONTROLS

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6.2 IGNITION SWITCH _________________________________________________________

The ignition switch has three positions, OFF, RUN and START.

6.3 PTO SWITCH _____________________________________________________________

The PTO switch is a 2-position knob type switch to engage and to disengage the cutting unit. The

PTO switch must be in the OFF (down) position to start the engine.

Pull on the red knob to move the switch to the ON position. When the PTO switch is in the ON

position, the cutting unit is engaged.

Always mow with the throttle lever in the fast position.

6.4 HOUR METER ____________________________________________________________

The hour meter shows the hours of operation, voltmeter and engine speed.

Press and release the mode button to toggle between functions.

6.5 THROTTLE LEVER ________________________________________________________

The throttle lever controls the engine speed. Always operate the mower at full throttle during

normal operation.

STOP

OFF

RUN

START

HR

Mode

Button

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