ZT 220D
Series
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Ransomes product. You have purchased a world class mowing product, one of
the best designed and built anywhere.
This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual and a separate Setup, Parts and Maintenance Manual.
The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and
understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you
many years of reliable service.
Your safe use of this Ransomes product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built
in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study
the manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all
instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who
operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.
See a Ransomes dealer for any service or parts needed. Ransomes service ensures that you continue to receive
the best results possible from Ransomes's products. You can trust Ransomes replacement parts because they
are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
Ransomes designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest
life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and
instructions. You'll always be glad you did.
Jacobsen, a Textron Company
One Bob Cat Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
ASSEMBLY AND SETUP ............................................................................................................................................. 3-7
MAINTENANCE CHART ................................................................................................................................................. 8
MAINTENANCE RECORD ............................................................................................................................................. 9
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................... 10-16
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 17, 18
ADJUSTMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 19-22
BELT REPLACEMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 23, 24
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 25-28
PARTS SECTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
UPPER ENGINE DECK ASSY ................................... FIGURE 1 ........................................................................... 30, 31
LOWER ENGINE DECK ASSY .................................. FIGURE 2 ........................................................................... 32, 33
BUMPER .................................................................... FIGURE 3 ........................................................................... 34, 35
FUEL TANKS/CONTROL PANEL .............................. FIGURE 4 ........................................................................... 36, 37
BRAKES/REAR WHEEL ........................................... FIGURE 5 ........................................................................... 38, 39
HYDRAULICS ............................................................ FIGURE 8 ........................................................................... 44, 45
HYDROGEAR PUMP ................................................. FIGURE 9 ........................................................................... 46, 47
YANMAR WIRE HARNESS ....................................... FIGURE 10 ......................................................................... 48, 49
STEERING/DECK LIFT ............................................. FIGURE 12 ......................................................................... 52, 53
CRADLE ASSEMBLY ................................................. FIGURE 13 ......................................................................... 54, 55
BELTS-CUTTERDECK .............................................. FIGURE 16 ......................................................................... 60, 61
DECALS ..................................................................... FIGURE 17 ......................................................................... 62, 63
DECALS-CUTTERDECKS ........................................ FIGURE 18 ......................................................................... 64, 65
3-2003
GB-1