BBM ZT ELITE MODELS ZERO-TURN MOWER. Manual - part 9

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SECTION 4: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This mower is equipped with three protective fuses: a 25 
amp main fuse (pictured to the right), a 10 amp clutch fuse 
(blade engagement) and a 15 amp linear actuator fuse 
(deck lift). The main fuse is located on

 

the left side of the unit; by the starter solenoid. The clutch 
fuse is located just underneath the control panel along 
with the linear actuator fuse. You will need to remove the 
four screws that hold the control panel to the tank using 
a 3mm or a 1/8” hex wrench. 

A blown fuse usually indicates a problem within the 
electrical system or an electrical component. Ensure the 
battery terminals are tightly fastened. Never replace a 
fuse with one of a higher amperage rating or 
‘bypass’ a fuse in any way. Doing so creates 

a significant fire hazard and can cause severe damage to 
the mowers electrical components. If a fuse is repeatedly 
blowing, contact your Bad Boy dealer.

 

On most models, the red wire coming out of the engine is 
the  charging  wire  from  the alternator. Check  for  13.6  - 
14.2 volts dc at this wire with engine at full throttle.

 

If you are having issues starting your mower ensure the 
signal wire is connected to your starter solenoid.

Use a 

3mm 

Wrench

to 

Remove

4 Screws

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Check the condition and connection of the relays 
located under the control panel. Ensure that they are 
clean and connected. Make sure that wire terminal 
ends have not been pushed out of the relay block.

 

The linear actuator is the mechanism that raises and lowers 
the deck. If it ever starts to make noise when raising and 
lowering the deck you might find it necessary to tighten the 
nuts and bolts on the front and rear of the actuator. Be 
careful not to overtighten these as you can damage the 
actuator. Also if your actuator ever stops working make sure 
to check the fuse under the control panel as shown on the 
previous page. 

Parking Brake Relay

Seat Relay

Starter Relay

Engine Charge Relay

Drive Arms Relay

Front 
Actuator 
Attachment

DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!!!

Rear 
Actuator Attachment

DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!!!

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SECTION 5: FRAME

The front fork nuts require a torque of 40ft-lbs. While 
applying this torque, turn the fork itself to ensure no damage 
is done to the bearing. This operation is only necessary if a 
repair requires it.  To access the recessed front fork nuts, 
remove the dust cap by prying gently using a flat-head 
screwdriver.  Once cap is removed, a 36mm socket will be 
needed for top nut.  You will need to secure the bottom nut 
with a 1 1/2". wrench.  Once you have torqued the nuts to 40 
ft.-lbs., reapply the dust cap by gently tapping around its 
edges. Do NOT hit center of cap.

Torque rear wheel lugs to 65-75 ft. lbs. Re-torque at every oil 
change and check at every mowing. 

40 ft lbs

40 ft-lbs