BBM ZT ELITE MODELS ZERO-TURN MOWER. Manual - part 1

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

ZT ELITE

 

MODELS

©201

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Basic Information

Bad Boy Safety Guidelines

Operation

Maintenance

Storage and Transportation

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Controls

Moving In-operable Mower

Instrumentation

Mower Blade Maintenance

Greasing Bearings

How To Choose the Right Blade

Mowing Tips

Service Section

Parts Section

Limited Warranty

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Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

Section 9

Section 10

Section 11

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This manual applies to the following equipment:

Bad Boy ZT Elite Series

ZT 4800 48˝ Kohler

 

KT740 

ZT 5400 54˝ Kohler

 

KT740

ZT 6000 60˝ Kohler

 

KT740

ZT 4800 48˝ 726cc Kawasaki

 

ZT 5400 54˝ 726cc Kawasaki

 

ZT 6000 60˝ 726cc Kawasaki

48" ZT

Wave Blade

Blade

Hi-Lift Fusion

038-5350-00

038-4825-00

54" ZT 

Wave Blade

Blade

Hi-Lift Fusion

038-0001-00

038-5220-00

60" ZT

Wave Blade

Blade

Hi-Lift Fusion 

038-6060-00

038-6016-00

ZT Hydraulic 

Filter

48" ZT 

Deck Belt

54" ZT 

Deck Belt

60" ZT

Deck Belt

ZT Pump

Belt

Fuel

Kohler

Kawasaki

Filter

Engines

Engines

063-5001-00

063-6000-00

Spark

Kohler

Kawasaki

Plug

Engines

Engines

015-8000-00

015-8001-00

Air

Kohler

Kawasaki

Filter

Engines

Engines

063-5002-00

Pre-cleaner

063-2097-00

063-5003-00

Oil

Kohler

Kawasaki

Filter

Engines

Engines

063-5004-00

063-8017-00

Motor

Oil

Hydraulic

Oil

10W-30 Motor Oil - 

Bad Boy Syntthetic Blend Motor Oil Recommended

20W-50 Motor Oil -

 Bad Boy Hydrostatic Oil Reccommended (Approximatley 2.5

Quarts/Transaxle)

063-1050-00

041-1470-00

041-1560-00

041-1650-00

041-6400-00

Gator Blade

038-5000-00

Gator Blade

038-0003-00

Gator Blade

038-6003-00

COMMONLY USED ITEMS AND PART NUMBERS

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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, check out our website to learn more 
about the Bad Boy family. 

All Bad Boy engines use 10W-30 engine oil. For maximum protection, Bad Boy synthetic 
blend engine oil is recommended.
All Bad Boy hydraulic systems use 20W-50 engine oil (Conventional or Synthetic). Bad Boy

 

Hydrostatic  oil is recommended.
All Bad Boy Mowers use hi-temp multi-purpose grease. NLGI No. 2 for the grease fittings.
ZT models have 12 psi in both front and rear tires.
Most Kohler and Kawasaki engines hold approximately two (2) quarts of motor oil. Be careful not to over 
fill engine oil.  Refer to the engine’s service manual.

Warranty Registration

The Warranty Registration form must be completed within 30 days to validate your warranty. As the new 
equipment owner, you are expected to see that the form is completed and forwarded to Bad Boy, Inc.,
at time of delivery. Warranty is non transferable. 

Warranty registration should be completed by the 

selling dealership using the on-line registration site.

Model/Serial Number

Your ZT model serial numbers are found on the SIN plate underneath seat. 

These numbers can assist you 

in the ordering of new parts when replacements become necessary. 

Parts/Service

Only Bad Boy replacement parts are to be used on your mower.
Replacement parts are available through your local Bad Boy Mower Dealer. Remember to always provide 
the following information when ordering parts:

1. Correct part number
2. Correct serial number

All warranty repair and service must be handled through your authorized Bad Boy Mowers dealer. 
To locate the nearest dealer, go to our website and click on Locate a Dealer. 

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

Federal Evaporative Emission Control Warranty: Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Bad Boy Inc. are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty 
on your 

2017 equipment. New equipment that uses spark ignition engines for off-road use must be meet stringent anti-smog standards. 

The evaporative emission control system on your equipment is designed, built, and equipped so it conforms at the time of sale to the 
ultimate purchaser with the requirements of 40 CFR 1060. The evaporative emission control system is free from defects in materials and 
workmanship that may keep it from meeting said requirements. Bad Boy Inc. must warrant the evaporative emission control system on 
your equipment for two years provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance. If an evaporative emission control 
system component does fail in a manner that would cause the equipment to no longer meet the requirements of 40 CFR 1060 within the 
first two years Bad Boy Inc. will replace the defective component. Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as 
fuel tanks, fuel lines, carbon canisters, fuel caps, valves, vapor hoses, clamps, or connectors. 

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