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MX101383—UN—07APR20
2. To turn sharply to the right, push left control lever (D) forward and
pull right control lever (C) rearward at the same time.
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Starting the Engine
Z515E, Z530M, and Z530R
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage,
even with doors or windows opened.
Move the machine to an outside area before running the
engine.
1. Sit on the operator seat.
2. Lock park brake.
3. Push the mower engagement knob down to disengage the mower.
4. Set both motion control levers to the start/shutdown position.
5. Move throttle control to set engine speed:
● Cold start: Set throttle control to the start position, full throttle.
Use the choke control as necessary (if equipped).
● Warm start: Set throttle control to the mow position, full
throttle.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is
operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:
● Wait 2 minutes before trying again if engine does not
start.
6. Turn key switch to the start position.
7. After engine starts, release key switch to the run position,
disengage the choke control (if equipped), and move throttle to
mow position, full throttle.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may
cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine
overheating, carbon buildup, and poor performance.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 20 seconds.
9. Release park brake.
10. Set both motion control levers to the neutral position.
Z545R with Electronic Throttle Control
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage,
even with doors or windows opened.
Move the machine to an outside area before running the
engine.
1. Sit on the operator seat.
2. Lock park brake.
3. Push the mower engagement knob down to disengage the mower.
4. Set both motion control levers to the start/shutdown position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is
operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:
● Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not
start.
5. Turn key switch to the start position.
6. After engine starts, release key switch to the run position.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may
cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine
overheating, carbon buildup, and poor performance.
7. Allow the engine to warm up for 20 seconds.
8. Release park brake.
9. Set both motion control levers to the neutral position.
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Engaging Mower
Z515E, Z530M, Z530R
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Clear mowing area of all bystanders
when operating this machine. Thrown objects could cause
serious injury or death.
Keep hands and feet away from blades and discharge
opening.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height.
2. Start engine.
3. Release park brake.
4. Move both motion control levers to the neutral position.
5. Set throttle control to the RUN position, full throttle.
NOTE: For smoother engagement, deck can be engaged at transport
position and then lowered to desired cut height.
6. Pull mower engagement switch up to engage mower.
NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate varies with the amount that the
control levers are moved.
7. Push motion control levers forward slowly. Mow at a safe travel
speed.
Z545R with Electronic Throttle Control
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Clear mowing area of all bystanders
when operating this machine. Thrown objects could cause
serious injury or death.
Keep hands and feet away from blades and discharge
opening.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Operating
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