TECHNICAL, DATA
ZTR MODEL, 312
IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
1. Pull or lift body retention latch (P/N 3934)
from transaxle backing plate, raise and push
body and seat assembly forward.
2. Loosen four seat ad jus tee/it knobs (P/N 1849)
and slide seat forward or backward to desired
position.
3. Re-tighten seat adjustment knobs (P/N 1849). DO
NOT operate Bower without seat adjustment knobs
properly tightened.
4. Close upper body and push retention
latch (P/N 3934) over transaxle backing plate.
REMOVING THE BODY
1. The 312 has a (2) piece polyethelene body. The upper body can be folded forward
to expose the transaxle. In some cases, it nay be necessary to remove the
upper body to service the transaxle.
2. To relieve upper body, remove two bolts (P/N 3080) from the front of upper
body hinge located on the brake shaft (P/N 9283). Disconnect seat switch
(P/N 4761) at plug-in.
3. Reverse above procedure to reinstall.
ADJUSTMENT OF MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT
1. This mower deck drive belt is tensioned by a spring loaded engagement idler
quadrant.
2. This system is designed to maintain the proper belt tension at all times.
3. Belt tension can be adjusted by moving the engaging rod (P/N 7013) into the
outside hole of engagement handle (P/N 7020).
4. After belt tension is adjusted, check to assure that the mower blade will
not turn freely when the engaging rod is in the "OFF" positon.
5. If the mower blade turns freely, adjust the blade brake by loosening nut (P/N
3205) at the end of the brake rod (P/N 2988).
6. After adjustment is achieved, perform the safety checks listed below.
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