Craftsman ZTS 7500 Manuals

Operator’s Manual ZTS 7500 Zero-Turn Rear Engine Rider with Electric Start Model No. 107.28791 (26 HP Kohler Engine with 50” Mower) CAUTION: Before using this product, read the manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman TP 899-4871-01-CZ-C 7102360 Revision 01 Nota: Una traducción en español de este Manual del Operador puede encontrarse en la página 33.

Operator's Manual ZTS 7500 Zero-Turn Rear Engine Riders with Electric Start Model No. 107.27786 (20HP Briggs & Stratton Engine with 42" Mower) CAUTION: Before using this product, read the manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Nota: Una traducci6n en espaSol de este Manual del Operador puede encontrarse en la pAgina 33. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman TP 899-4447-03-CZ-C 1734210 Revision 03

Operator's Manual ZTS 7500 Zero-Turn Rear Engine Riders with Electric Start Model No. 107.27772 (20HP Kohler with 44" Mower) 107.27774 (22HP Briggs & Stratton with 50" Mower) CAUTION: Before using this product, read the manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Nota: Una traducci6n en espaSol de este Manual del Operador puede encontrarse en la p_gina 35. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman TP 199-4255-03-CZ-C 1732475 Revision 03

Operator's Manual Zero-Turn Rear Engine Riders with Electric Start Model No. 107.28786 (21HP Briggs & Stratton Engine with 42" Mower) 107.26786 (21HP Briggs & Stratton Engine with 42" Mower, California) CAUTION: Before using this product, read the manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Nota: Una traducci6n en espaSot de este Manual det Operador puede encontrarse en la pagina 33. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www,sears,com/craftsman TP-899-4813-03-CZ-C 7102119 Revision 03

Operator's Manual ZTS 7500 Zero-Turn Rear Engine Rider with Electric Start Model No. 107.28791 (26 HP Kohler Engine with 50" Mower) CAUTION: Before using this product, read the manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Nota: Una traducci6n en espaSol de este Manual del Operador puede encontrarse en la pagina 33. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman TP 899-4871-01-CZ-C 7102360 Revision 01

Operator's nu ZTS 7500 107.249210 Fits ZTS 7500 Model No. 107.27786 107.27788 107.27790 (42" Mower) (44" Mower) (50" Mower) CAUTmON: Before using this product, read the manuaW and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800=659=5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, blon - Sat Note : La traduction frangaise du manueU de cet operateur commence b, Rapage 19. Nota: Una traducci6n en espa_oU de este ManuaU del Operador puede encontrarse en la pAgina 37. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman Service Mark of Sears Brands, LLC SM Trademark/TM@ Registered Trademark 1734238 Revision: 06 TP 199-4450-06-AT-C

Operator's nu ZTS 7500 Zero-Turn Rear Engine Riders with Electric Start Model No. 107.27788 (20HP Kohler Engine with 44" Mower) 107.27790 (24HP Bdggs & Stratton Engine with 50" Mower) CAUTmON: Before using this product, read the manuaW and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman HeJp Line 5 am o5 pm, Mort oSat Nota: Una traducci6n en espa_oU de este ManuaU del Operador puede encontrarse en la pAgina 35. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www, sears,com/craftsman TP 899-4448-03-CZ-C 1734211 Revision 03

Operator's Manual ZTS 7500 2-BI E Model No. 107.24906 CAUTION: Before using this product, read the manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions, For answers to your questions about this product, call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat Nota: Una traducci6n en espa5ol de este Manual del Operador puede encontrarse en la pagina 11. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman 1732542-01 Revision Date 04/2006 TP 199-4278-01-AT-C

© Sears Brands, LLC. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate and current. However, we reserve the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice. Remove the Packaging Materials • Remove the cardboard from the crate. Remove any steel banding securing the unit to the crate. Locate the manual packet. Read the Operator’s Manual • Locate the operator’s manual in the manual packet. You should always read and follow the instructions in the operator’s manual. Proper care, performance tips, and safety information are located in this important document. Check the Tire Pressure • Reduce the tire pressures to the pressures shown below. Tires are over- inflated for shipping purposes and must be set to the correct pressures for optimum traction. Rear Tire Pressure: 10-12 PSI Front Tire Pressure: 18-20 PSI Check Engine Oil Level Note: Engine is shipped with oil. Add 10W-30 premium engine oil if oil level is low. See Operator’s Manual for complete engine oil specifications and maintenance requirements. • Lift the seat deck (A, Figure 4) to access the engine compartment. • Clean the area around the dip stick/oil fill tube (A, Figure 5). Remove the dip stick from the oil fill tube and wipe the dip stick with a clean rag. • Insert the dip stick into the oil fill tube (thread in or push down completely). • Remove and check the engine oil level (B). Oil level should be between Full and Add marks. If necessary, add oil to the oil fill tube. • Replace and fully secure the dip stick (A). ZTS 7500 107.28786 (21HP Briggs & Stratton with 42” Mower) 107.26786 (21HP Briggs & Stratton with 42” Mower, California) 107.28791 (26HP Kohler with 50” Mower) 107.28790 (26HP Briggs & Stratton with 50” Mower) QUICK START GUIDE HAVE QUESTIONS? Do not return to store. We can help. Call Customer Service Toll-Free 1-800-222-3136 Or visit our website www.craftsman.com Items Included: ■ Operator’s Manual ■ Keys Make sure you have all items before assembly. 1 For Assembly You Will Need: • Utility knife • Pry Bar • Tin Snips or Banding Cutter • Unleaded fuel • 6-10 amp Battery Charger • Tire Pressure Gauge Figure 2 Figure 4 Figure 5 Fill-Up with FRESH Gasoline • Lift the seat deck (A, Figure 4) to access the fuel cap and tank. • Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the tank with fresh fuel (Figure 7). After fueling, securely install the cap and wipe up any fuel that may have spilled. See the Operator’s Manual for fuel recommendations. The single most common service issue is stale or contaminated fuel! Fuel should not be more than 30 days old. Use fuel stabilizer to extend the life of your fuel, and always store fuel in an approved, sealed, plastic gas can. Stale fuel clean-out is not covered under your warranty. Fuel Tank Capacity: 3 Gallons (11.36L) Start the Engine The numbered steps below correspond to the numbered call-outs in Figure 8 at left. 1. Sit in the seat. 2. Move ground speed levers to START/PARK positions (move both levers out). 3. Turn mower blades to OFF (push switch down). 4. Move engine speed control to FAST position. 5. Pull choke knob up to CLOSED position. 6. Turn ignition switch to START to crank the engine. 7. After the engine starts: -Release the ignition switch key (it will return to the RUN position). -Push the choke knob down to OPEN position. NOTE: Always set the engine speed to FAST for driving and mowing. Drive the Unit Off the Crate • Start the engine using the procedure above. • Use the mower cutting height switch (Figure 1) to raise the mower deck to its highest cutting height. • Pull the ground speed control levers in to DRIVE positions (Figure 8 inset) and slowly move them forward to drive the unit off the crate. When you are off the crate, return the ground speed control levers to their START/PARK positions (Figure 8). Mowing • Read and understand mowing section of Operator’s Manual. • Set the mower cutting height to the BEST CUT position found on the mower cutting height indicator (A, Figure 9). • Turn the mower blades on by pulling the mower blade switch (3, Figure 8) UP. • Pull the ground speed control levers in to DRIVE positions and begin mowing. Stopping the Rider and Engine • Return the ground speed control levers to START/PARK positions (Figure 8) to stop rider movement and engage the parking brake. • Turn the mower blades OFF by pushing the mower blade switch down to the OFF position (3, Figure 8). • Turn the ignition switch (6, Figure 8) to OFF. Remove the key. Figure 8 2 3 6 7 8 Figure 3 1733458 Low Cut 1 4 3 2 High Cut Cutting Height RAISE MOWER LOWER MOWER 1734276 Cutting Height Adjustment Switch Mower Cutting Height Indicator Left Ground Speed Control Lever Right Ground Speed & Parking Brake Lever Fuel Tank Cap Figure 1 Figure 6 START/PARK CLOSED FAST OFF START 1 2 3 4 5 6 Engine Speed Control Choke Control Ignition Switch Mower Blade Switch 4 Figure 7 Figure 9 1733458 Low Cut 1 4 3 2 High Cut Cutting Height RAISE MOWER LOWER MOWER 1734276 Low Cut Best Cut 1 4 3 2 High Cut TP-1099-4810-01-CZ-C Form No. 7102145-00 Roll-over hazard Operating on slopes can cause loss of control and roll-overs. • If you cannot back-up a hill, do not drive on it. • If machine stops while going uphill, turn the blades off and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Go up and down slopes, not across. DANGER Avoid serious injury or death: • Know the location and function of all controls. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade. • Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before placing hands or feet near blade(s). • When leaving machine, shut off, remove key, and set parking brake. WARNING Amputation hazard Rotating blades cut off arms and legs. • Stop the mower when children or others are near. • Do not carry riders (especially children) even with the blades off. They may fall off or return for another ride when you are not expecting it. • Look down and behind before and while backing. Carbon monoxide hazard The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas. • Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes. • Only operate outdoors. Fire hazard Gasoline is flammable. Yard debris is combustible. • Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes before refueling. • Keep unit cleaned of debris. • Read the operator's manual before using this product. 10º Max. 10º Max. A Oil Capacity 26HP Briggs & Stratton: 2 Quarts (1.9L) with oil filter. Oil Capacity 21HP Briggs & Stratton: 1.5 Quarts (1.42L) with oil filter. Oil Capacity 26HP Kohler: 1.6 Quarts (1.5L) with oil filter. B A A B A B 9 10 Ground Speed Levers - DRIVE START/PARK Positions Positions Charge the Battery • Lift the seat deck (A, Figure 4) to access the battery. If the unit is being put into service after the month and year indicated on the battery date tag (located on top of battery) charge the battery for one hour at 6-10 amps. Refer to the SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS section of the operator’s manual for battery charging information. 5 WARNING Corrosion hazard. Batteries contain acid. Always keep the battery upright and do not spill the battery acid. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Explosion hazard. Changing the battery produces explosive hydrogen gas. Only charge the battery in a well ventilated area, away from any ignition source such as a water heater, electric motor, or a lit cigarette. Wear Protective Equipment Always wear gloves and safety glasses when handling the battery and battery cables. A TP_1099_4810_00_CZ_C:QS_TroyBilt_REV7.qxd 12/10/2007 3:34 PM Page 1