OWNER’S MANUAL

ZT2450AZT2450AZT2450A24 HP – 50” CUT

1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, P.O. BOX 67, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 PHONE 660-747-8183 FAX 660-747-8650

Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945Made In The

USA

CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION

1945 - 2008

12890 Rev. 08-221STARTING SERIAL # TN107-351001

SYMBOLS & DECALS

Triangle Danger Decal – OD55

Swisher Flag U.S.A.– OD39 Notice Do Not Alter Wiring Decal– OD74

Operator Must Be Seated Decal– OD73Flying Debris Decal – OD43

No Step Decal – OD11

OD45- Warning Decal

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Key/PTO Decal - 10273

Hydro Release -10280

Throttle/Choke Decal - 10271

Danger/Warning Decal - 10276

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WIRING HARNESS

WARNINGWhen it is necessary to raise the mower for any repair or service, use jackstands to provide adequate support. DO NOT rely on hydraulic or mechanical jacks

ZT2450A

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Item # Description Part #1 Screw - 1/4-14X.38" ST 26X2292 Solenoid - 3 Pole 10020043 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18X1GR5 ZY 105484 Linkage - Steering' 9" X 1.25" 140325 Bushing 140296 Plate - Lock A/Turret 99227 Screw - .312-18X.75 26X2498 Tab - Linkage 140309 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X1 1/4ZY Gr5 NB25310 Plate - Lift Support, Right 993711 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY NB18112 Plate - Lift Support, Left 993613 Deck - Lift Weldment 1283814 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 2 1/2 HCC GR5 ZY NB13815 Cover - Handle, Front 994116 Washer - SAE Flat 5/16 ZY NB275

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Item # Description Part #17 Spring - Deck Lift Handle 1053518 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 3 GR2 ZY NB56319 Handle - Height Adjust Weldment 995220 Grip - Handle 782621 Screw - .312-18X.75 26X24922 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X1 1/4ZY Gr5 NB25323 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd NB17024 Chain - Deck Hanger Seven Links 1335225 Bushing - Latch Pin 7839Z26 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 HCC GR5 ZY NB50527 Strap - Linkage 12878

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

GAS TANK ASSEMBLY

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13 Fuel Tank AS10014 Cap 6102NC15 Grommet AS11916 Fuel Shut Off Valve AS12017 Fuel Line Clamp 6FLC18 1/4" Fuel Line AS14019 Check Valve 1/4" 10265

Not ShownBracket - Gas Tank Mounting 9978

Item # Description Part #1 23 HP B&S Engine N/A2 5/16-18 Serrated Flange Nut NB1703 Spacer - Tube 1.031 ID X .440 Long 143934 Pulley - Engine (1.125 I.D.) 143925 1/4 X 1/2 Key Stock 42586 Spacer - Tube 1.031 ID X .687 Long 143947 Clutch - Electric, ZT2454 143358 Washer Belleville Engine Pulley 6999 7/16-20 X 3.25 HCF GR5 ZP NB70510 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 Serrated Flange Bolt NB25311 Oil Drain Valve AS12212 Oil Drain Valve Cap AS123

Part #1002004

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Not ShownDescription

Solenoid - 3 PoleWiring Harness

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ITEM# DESCRIPTION PART NO.21 Nut - Nyloc 1/2-13 ZY Standard Pattern NB28122 Bracket - Deck Belt Idler 995723 Bolt - HTC, 3/8-16 X 2 GR5 ZY NB23124 Nut - HNC, 3/8-16 GR2 ZY NB21225 Pulley - Idler V OD-3.54", ID-3/8" 362226 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 1 1/4 HCC GR5 ZY NB50427 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 NB59628 Idler - Lower Belt Weldment 369129 Pulley - Idler OD-2.75", ID-3/8" 750930 Nut - 2 Way Lock 3/8-16 ZY&Wax Gr A NB28031 Washer - SAE Flat 3/8 ZY Carbon Steel NB27232 Deck Lift-Linkage Mount Plate 1277933 LIFT - WELDMENT 1295434 Deck-Lift Linkage Bar 1278035 SCREW - SHOULDER 5/16 - 18 1295536 Nut 015x8837 3/32 X 3/4 COTTER PIN NB-59738 Bolt - 1/2-13 X 3 HCC GR5 ZY NB131

Item # Description Part #1 Bushing - Latch Pin 7839Z2 Washer - SAE Flat 5/16 ZY NB2753 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY NB1814 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 HCC GR5 ZY NB5055 Strap - Linkage 128786 Deck - Lift Linkage Assembly 127777 Shackel - Anchor 1/4" W/ Round Pin 129578 Chain - Deck Hanger Two Links 128259 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd NB17010 Washer - SAE Flat 3/8 ZY Carbon Steel NB27211 Bushing - Idler 603712 Idler - Sliding Weldment 1469614 Pulley - Idler, OD-3.25", ID-3/8" B52715 Nut - Nyloc 3/8-16 ZY NB18216 Bolt - Carriage 5/16-18 X 5 NB66017 Idler - Hydro weldment, ZT 1437418 Washer - Fender, 5/16 X 1 1/4 OD ZY GR2 NB57919 Eyebolt - 5/16-18 X 3 w/Gap ZY NB31520 Spring - Clutch Rod; T60 682S

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Item # Description Part #1 Nut - HNC, 3/8-16 GR2 ZY NB2122 Eyebolt - Turned 3/8-16 X 5 ZY STD 105463 Bracket - Spring Assist 99264 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Gr5 NB2545 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd NB1706 Bracket - Weldment, Travel Reduction 111767 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X1 1/4ZY Gr5 NB2538 Spring - Tilt 23359 Deck - Lift Weldment 1283810 Frame - Pan 9999

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Item # Description Part #1 Deck - 50" Painted; ZTR 37662 5/16-18 x 3/4 Serr flange bolt NB5963 Cover - Pulley, Left Side 50"; ZTR 3768

Cover - Pulley, 50"; ZTR 37694 3/8 SAE washer NB2725 3/8-16 nyloc nut NB1826 Anti-scalp roller 3/8 ID AS0017 3/8-16 X 4 Carriage Bolt NB7078 Deck Hanger 99389 5/16-18 serrated flange nut NB17010 Chute mount 9210411 Rod - Deflector 9215912 Palnut - Pushnut 28X2313 Spring - Torsion 166X03414 Deflector - Chute 92100

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15 3/8-16 x 5 1/2 GR5 ZP NB57516 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY NB18117 Idler Bushing 603718 Idler Arm -painted 1289119 Idler Spacer 604020 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 HCC GR5 ZP NB10721 Pulley - Backside Idler, ZT 08 1442422 3/8-16 2-way lock nut NB28023 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 1 HCC GR5 ZY NB50124 Spring - Idler Tension, Bent Leg 442225 Bolt - Spade, 5/16-18 X12 PLATED 10636YZ26 Eyebolt - 5/16-18 X 2 10198

Eyebolt - 5/16-18 x 2 3/4" ZY (FRONT) 204627 Nut - 5/16-18 HNC GR2 ZY NB210Z28 Washer - Fender, 5/16 X 1 1/4 NB57929 Bushing - Latch Pin 7839Z30 Up Stop - 50" Deck 13564

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IDLER DETAIL

LIFT DETAIL

1 3/4-16 Nut NB1752 Belleville Washer AS1553 Pulley 4 1/2" B41044 Spacer 6065PM5 3/4 ID X 1 1/4 OD 18 GA Washer NB1796 Blade Driver - Assy, 5.75" Shaft 90587 Blade Driver - Assy, 4.25" Shaft 90188 3/4 ID X 1 3/4 OD Flat Washer B98W9 Blade Mount Plate 900810 3/8-24 Two Way Lock Nut NB21611 Blade - Mulching 17.5" 329512 3/8-24 X 1 Bolt NB23813 Belleville Washer NB60714 Blade Bearing B9815 Shaft - Blade 5.75"- Short Shoulder 905416 Shaft - Blade 4.25", Short Shoulder 907617 Housing - Bearing 905718 3/8-24 X 1 Engine Bolt Locktite NB238N19 Housing - Short Bearing B99EC

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Outside Driver

Center Driver

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Item # Description Part #1 Tire/Wheel - 20x10-8 37562 Washer - Belleville .760 X 1.5 X .098 AS1553 Nut - Castle 3/4-16, .625 Tall, Grade 2 2203CN4 Nut - Lug, Wheel Hub, 1/2-20 ZY GR5 2203LN5 Pin - Cotter, 1/8 X 3/4 ZY Std NB1256 Tank - Gas, Assy. 105387 Cable - Parking Brake, Assy 99768 Bolt - Serr Flange, 1/4-20 X 1/2 GR5 ZY NB1099 Washer - 3/8 Lock, External Tooth; ZP 1304510 Screw-3/8-16 x 1" Rolok,Unslot HWH Z/Wax 1304411 Hub - Wheel, Asy 992012 Screw - .312-18X.75 26X24913 Bracket - Gas Tank Mounting 997814 Pan - Hydro Weldment 993515 Bumper - Weldment 995916 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 NB59617 Stop - Clutch Weldment 997318 Battery 230 EBAT230

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PARTS BREAKDOWNItem # Description Part #1 Handle - 1" Weldment, Right 117682 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X1 1/4ZY Gr5 NB2533 Height - Selector, Deck 99404 Bracket - Height Indicator 117705 Seat - ZT, 18" No Arm Rest 105706 Panel - Control, Right 99907 Switch - PTO 36058 Switch - Key 36239 Mount - Seat 9984

10 SCREW .31-18X0.75 WAHH 25X02111 Spring - Compression 164X3012 Handle - 1" Directional Weldment, Left 1176913 Panel - Control, Left 999114 Meter - Hour 380315 Cable - Throttle 378817 Plate - SB Side 999618 Nut - 1/2-13 GR2 ZY NB213Z20 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd NB17021 Bracket - Seat 380722 Tool Box 995623 Base - Seat 999824 Washer - Split Lock 5/16 ZY NB15925 Frame - Pan 999926 Bracket - Neutral, 5.5" 1089927 Washer - Flat, 39-1 14G 17X10428 Spring - Compression; ZTR Handle 1446429 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 NB59630 Washer - USS Flat, 5/16 ZY NB55631 Spring - Tapered 360932 Nut - Hex 5/16-24 ZY Grade 2 NB21533 Washer - SAE Flat 5/16 ZY NB27534 Bolt - 5/16-18 X 1 3/4 HCC GR5 ZP NB50335 Linkage - Steering' 9" X 1.25" 1403236 Pivot - Handle 998537 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18X1GR5 ZY 1054838 Nut - Nyloc 5/16-18 ZY NB18140 Bolt - Carriage 5/16-18 X 1 GR5 1019741 Pin - Cotter, 5/64 X 3/4 ZY NB51943 Arm - Control 998644 Handle - Support Weldment 1406146 Arm - Control, Steering Linkage ZY 992747 Bolt - 1/4-20 X 3/4 GR5 ZY NB25048 Clevis - Clutch Cable; T44CH 902349 Nut - Nylock 1/4-20 NB18050 Linkage - Ball, Right; NB26351 Screw - Phil Truss 8-32 X 1/2 ZY NB19752 Arm - Rocker, Safety Switch 992553 Spacer B99S54 Nut - Kep 8-32 ZY NB20155 Switch - Return to Neutral 369556 Washer - Flat, Delrin 17X21757 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 1 1/2 Gr5 NB25458 Arm Rest Kit (Not Shown) 10571

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Item # Description Part #1 Bolt - Carriage 5/16-18 X 3/4 GR5 ZY 102162 Frame - Pan 99993 Brace - Zt 144114 Plate - Pivot Housing Weldment 99545 Nut - Serr Flange 5/16-18 ZY Case Hrd NB1706 Stabilizer - Left, Deck 99507 Stabilizer - Right; Deck 99518 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18 X 3/4 Gr 5 NB5969 Bar - Deck Stabilizing, Zinc Plated 994910 Nut - Jam, Nylok 3/4-16 ZY Gr2 NB12211 Washer - 13/16 X 1 1/4 X 1/8 ZY; Mild NB19512 Bearing - Blade B9813 Pivot - Axle Weldment 999414 Weldment - Caster 670815 Tire/Wheel - Slick 4.10x3.5-5 5/8 301016 Spacer - Wheel, 1" 339517 Washer - 5/8 ID X 1 OD 10 GA ZY NB17818 Nut - Lock Jam, 5/8-11 2 Way Grade A NB59519 Bolt - 5/8-11 X 7 HCC GR5 ZY NB62420 Plate - Foot 999521 Bolt - Serr Flange, 5/16-18X1GR5 ZY 1054822 Washer - Axle 991523 Spacer B99S

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Item # Description Part #1 Linkage - Steering' 9" X 1.25" 140322 Connector 140283 Hydro Linkage Right Weldment 140584 Hydro Linkage Left Weldment 140605 Bolt - 1/4-28 X 3/4 GR5 ZY NB6206 Washer - 1/4" Belleville 143997 Pin - Hair, #39 (A155H) ZY Std NB1278 Cable - Parking Brake, Assy 99769 Linkage - Shift 991910 Bushing - Latch Pin 7839Z11 Washer - SAE Flat 5/16 ZY NB27512 Pin - Cotter, 1/8 X 3/4 ZY Std NB12513 Washer - Fender, 5/16 X 1 1/4 OD ZY GR2 NB57914 Spring - Parking Brake 10536

Item # Description Part #15 Clevis - Clutch Cable; T44CH 902316 Nut - Nylock 1/4-20 NB18017 RH Hydro - Eaton W/Rsrvr W/Tnk & Ext 1026918 Plate - Hydro Release 992419 Washer - SP Wave 5/16 X 7/10 X .006 GR2 1054420 Screw - Thread Forming 26X21621 Screw - .312-18X.75 26X24922 Spring - For Idler Arm BRS623 Support - Hydro 1308224 Handle - Hydro Release 992325 Washer - SAE Flat 5/16 ZY nb275

Replacement Parts

Quick Reference

12777 Deck Lift Linkage Assy

AS069 Fuse 10 Amp

6046 47” Hydro Belt

3604 Rear Tire/Wheel

12881 102” Deck Belt

3295 17.5” Mulching Blade

10263 83” Engine to Deck Belt

9018 Blade Driver Assembly (outside)

9058 Blade Driver Assembly (center)

Swisher Part # Part Description

CAUTIONUse extreme care when working on machinery.

Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow the unit to cool & remove the key. Disconnect spark plug wire.

Set Parking Brake by placing the control handles in the neutral or outward position.

Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes. Observe all common safety practices with tools.

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