Bad Boy CZT 4800 Series Owner's Service Manual

Manual is about: CZT ELITE MODELS ZERO-TURN MOWER OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of CZT 4800 Series

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    Zero-turn mower owner’s, service & parts manual for additional information, please see us at www.Badboymowers.Com bad boy, inc. 102 industrial drive batesville, arkansas 72501 (870) 698-0090 ©2014 12-1 czt elite models.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents basic information ................................................................................................ Section 1 (page 4) bad boy safety guidelines ............................................................................. Section 2 (pages 5–8) operation ...............

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    This manual applies to the following equipment: bad boy czt elite series czt 4800 48˝ 747cc kohler czt 4800 48˝ 726cc kawasaki czt 4800 48˝ 810cc briggs cyclonic czt 5400 54˝ 747cc kohler czt 5400 54˝ 726cc kawasaki czt 5400 54˝ 810cc briggs cyclonic czt 6000 60˝ 747cc kohler czt 6000 60˝ 726cc kawa...

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    Section 1: basic information congratulations on the purchase of your new bad boy mower! The purpose of this manual is to assist operators in maintaining and operating their machine. The information and instructions in this manual can help you attain years of performance from your new bad boy. Also, ...

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    Section 2: mower safety guidelines never allow untrained people to operate this machine. It is the owner’s responsibility to get training and see to it that anyone who has permission to use your machine receives the proper training. Do not mow around people. The factory discharge chute is designed t...

  • Page 6: Slope Operation

    Slope operation slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope, or you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 2.22 mow up and down slopes, not across. ...

  • Page 7: Service:

    Service: safe handling of gasoline to avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 2.45 extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and all other sources of ignition. 2.46 use only an approved gasoline co...

  • Page 8: Safety Interlock System

    2.69 always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. 2.70 park machine ...

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    Section 3: mower operation never operate the machine with faulty equipment. Always be alert of sudden changes in landscape, as the mower will react differently on slopes or embankments than it will on flat surfaces. Never operate the mower with the discharge chute open. Do not cross terrain, other t...

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    Section 4: mower maintenance **check each and provide maintenance when needed. Daily 4.1 check engine oil 4.2 check engine air filter 4.3 tire pressure 4.4 inspect blades within first five hours of usage, change engine oil and filter every 30 hours of usage 4.5 grease machine every 50 hours of usage...

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    Section 6: troubleshooting 6.1 q: how do i prevent an uneven cutting pattern and increase the quality of cut? 6.1 a: check tire pressure, check blade sharpness (replace blades or sharpen at least once per year or when needed), make sure blades are tightened properly, check spring and belt tension, c...

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    Section 7: controls 7.1 ignition switch—bad boy mowers have a three position ignition switch: off, run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to start position and release key when engine starts, and switch will automatically return to he run position. 7.2 throttle control—a cable is con...

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    Section 8: moving inoperable mower 8.1 do not tow machine. Use a winch to load on a trailer for transporting. 8.2 attention: return bypass valves to operating position before running mower following repairs. 8.3 czt models are equipped with two neutral engage/disengage arms, located at the rear of t...

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    Section 10: mower blade maintenance 10.1 check mower blades after each use. This is essential for maintaining well-groomed turf. Keep the blades sharp. If a dull blade is used for cutting, the grass will tear rather than cut. This could damage the grass leaving a brown frayed top on the grass within...

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    How to choose the right blade essentially there are only two basic styles of mowing blades used or approved for use on our current products: 1) the standard style of mowing blade is essentially designed for cutting grass and effectively discharging the clippings out from the deck to fall onto the la...

  • Page 16: Mowing Tips:

    Mowing tips: • mow header strips at the ends of the lawn and around flower beds first. Make them wide enough that you can turn the mower around in the already mown section. Then mow back and forth between these header strips overlapping each lap by about 1/8 the width of the mower’s deck. • don’t cu...

  • Page 17: Service Section

    Service section section 1: hydrostatic system the hydro overflow tanks on a czt are located on the sides of the rear cover. Notice the “full cold” line at the bottom of the tank. Use only 20w50 motor oil in this tank. Conventional or synthetic oil may be used. When servicing a mower with a sealed tr...

  • Page 18: Section 2: Drive Belt

    Once the system is filled with oil, lift rear of mower until rear tires are off the ground. Start engine, release parking brake, stay clear of moving rear tires. Next, pull the neutral bypass levers (located at the rear of the frame, on either side of the muffler), move the drive arms forward and ba...

  • Page 19: Section 3: Engine

    Section 3: engine most models have a drain hose installed on the engine, for easier oil changes. All gas engines used by bad boy use 10w30. Bad boy recommends that the oil and filter be changed every 50 hours of usage. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line about 12˝ from the carburetor on the ...

  • Page 20: Section 4: Electrical System

    Section 4: electrical system on most larger commercial engines (27 hp and up), the 25 amp main fuse is located about 3˝ from the starter on the engine. (shown in first image on right). On smaller commercial and light duty commercial mowers, the 25 amp main fuse is located just behind the battery con...

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  • Page 22: Section 5: Frame

    Section 5: frame for non-suspension models, torque front fork nut to 40 ft. Lbs. Be sure to spin the fork while torquing the nut to ensure that no bearing damage is done. Torque rear wheel lugs to 65-75 ft. Lbs. Re-torque at every oil change. There is one grease fitting on each of the actuator bar p...

  • Page 23: Section 6: Cutting Deck

    The pump belt tensioner is located under the engine and has a grease fitting at its pivot point. Grease at every engine oil change. The deck belt tensioner is located at the rear of the deck and has a grease fitting on its pivot point. Grease at every engine oil change. The control arm blocks have g...

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    The large turn buckles on the front of the deck only affect the pitch of the deck or the level from front to back. The deck spring tension is critical. If the tension is too much, it will cause the spring to break. If too loose, the belt can jump off or slip on the pulleys and cause a cut quality is...

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  • Page 47: Warranty Registration

    Bad boy, inc. 102 industrial drive batesville, ar 72501 1.866.622.3269 www.Badboymowers.Com technical support: james russell ...................................................................... James.Russell@badboymowers.Com warranty: jack vaughn ......................................................

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