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Bad Boy MZ 42" Owner's, Service & Parts Manual
Summary of MZ 42"
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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 ©2013 11-12 mz magnum model.
Page 2: Table of Contents
Table of contents basic information ........................................................................................... Section 1 (pages 3, 4) bad boy safety guidelines ............................................................................. Section 2 (pages 5, 6) operation ...............
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This manual applies to the following equipment: bad boy mz magnum series mz magnum 48˝ 726cc kawasaki mz magnum 54˝ 726cc kawasaki mz magnum 54˝ 27 hp briggs commonly used items and part numbers 48˝ mz blade hi-lift fusion gator blade wave blade 038-4826-00 038-4821-00 038-4825-00 54˝ mz blade hi-li...
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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...
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2.23 safety warning decals are located on the mower and should always be observed and followed. 2.24 never operate the mower with the discharge chute open. 2.25 prevent fires—remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine, especially after mowing...
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3.11 start slowly and build your skill level. Have ample practice before using the machine at full capabilities. 3.12 be comfortable with machine before engaging blades. Know what each component controls before using machine. 3.13 your mower will perform differently on an incline /decline. Be cautio...
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Section 5: mower storage & transportation 5.1 keep machine from collecting debris by storing in a covered area while not in use. 5.2 fuel can harm your machine if left for more than 30 days without changing, especially if the fuel contains ethanol. Never use fuel with more than 10% ethanol by volume...
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6.4 q: what should i do if the blades won’t engage? 6.4 a: make sure the safety switch is plugged in on the bottom of seat. Check the underside of the pto engager to ensure the plug is secure at switch. 6.5 q: what type of fuel is recommended for my mower? 6.5 a: we recommend that you use a name bra...
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Section 8: moving inoperable mower 8.1 if it is necessary to move mower when the engine is inoperable, the hydraulic drive pumps are equipped with bypass valves. Refer to service manual section for bypass valve location. 8.2 do not tow machine. Use a winch to load on a trailer for transporting. 8.3 ...
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Section 10: greasing the bearings 10.1 park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 10.2 move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position, engage parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the oper...
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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 13: Service Section
Service section section 1: hydrostatic system the hydrostatic system on mz models is a sealed lifetime transaxle system, so no maintenance is required. Under the rear of the mower, you will find the two levers shown in the images. These bypass levers serve as a neutral for moving the mower without t...
Page 14: Section 2: Drive Belt
Section 2: drive belt shown to the right is the mz pump belt tensioner. Tightening the two 3/4˝ jam nuts on the right side will increase the belt tension. Factory setting is about .030˝ (about the thickness of a credit card) between coils as shown. Page 14.
Page 15: Section 3: Engine
Section 3: engine some models have a drain hose installed on the engine, for easier oil changes. All gas engines used by bad boy use 10w30 and have an oil capacity of 2 quarts. Bad boy recommends that the oil and filter be changed every 50 hours of usage. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line ...
Page 16: Section 4: Electrical System
Section 4: electrical system the 25 amp main fuse is located just behind the battery connected to the starter solenoid. On most models, the red wire coming out of the engine is the charging wire from the alternator. Check for 13.6 - 14.2 volts dc at this wire with engine at full throttle. Check the ...
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Page 18: Section 5: Frame
Section 5: frame torque rear wheel lugs to 65-75 ft. Lbs. Retorque at every oil change. (all models) there is one grease fitting on each of the actuator bar pillow blocks (total of 4). Grease twice a season. The pump belt tensioner is located under the engine and has a grease fitting at its pivot po...
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If deck adjustments are necessary, the deck hanger bolts have adjustable slots. These adjusters affect the overall height of the deck and the level from left to right. 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 ...
Page 20: 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...
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Page 43: Warranty Registration
Bad boy, inc. 102 industrial drive batesville, ar 72501 1.866.622.3269 www.Badboymowers.Com technical support: brad covington ................................................................. Brad.Covington@badboymowers.Com taylor prince .................................................................
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Mz magnum model for additional information, please see us at www.Badboymowers.Com bad boy, inc. 102 industrial drive batesville, arkansas 72501 (870) 698-0090 place stamp here post office will not deliver without postage bad boy mowers 102 industrial drive batesville, ar 72501 cut and mail or fill o...