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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Mid-Grade
Style
Zero Turn
Surface Area
Office Building, Farm, or Parks
Terrain
Hilly
Width
42 Cutting Inches
Engine
Kawasaki
- 21.5HP/726cc Kawasaki FR651V 4-Cycle OHV V-Twin Engine
- Cast-iron cylinder liners and screen guard for added engine protection
- Lightweight design boosts efficiency and enhances fuel economy
- Smooth power output, quieter operation, and exceptional durability
- A rear-engine guard that aids in protection
- Hydro-Gear® ZT-2200 (EZT®) Hydrostatic Transmission
- Maintenance-free design that provides tons of power and torque
- Fan cooled 10cc pumps and wheel motors on each drive wheel
- 42-Inch ClearCut™ Fabricated (Welded) Steel 2-Blade Mower Deck
- Compact deck size allows for better maneuvering in tight areas
- 6 height-of-cut settings ranging from 1.5 - 4"
- Electrical blade engagement; increases safety and reduces wear of drive belts
- (1) anti-scalp wheel to prevent scalping on rough terrain
- ClearCut™ Quality & Performance
- Designed to improve airflow for a cleaner, more precise cut
- Grass blades are pulled upward, reducing rowing and clumping
- Automatic Parking Brake
- The parking brake engages when the levers are moved outward
- Ensures safer operation and peace of mind on inclines
- Rugged Build
- The robust frame reduces vibration and chassis flex
- Provides a more comfortable ride and a cleaner, straighter cut
- Bumper with integrated LED headlights for clearer visibility
- Deck Washout Port
- Keeps grass clippings in the yard where they should be
- Simply attach the hose, turn on the water, and start the engine
- Painless Maintenance
- A removable foot pan provides easier maintenance and cleaning of deck belts, pulleys, and spindles
- Comfortable Operation
- Thick padded seat for added support
- Hour meter, choke, throttle, and ignition are conveniently at your fingertips
- Anti-slip foot area increases safety and keeps your feet where they need to be
- ***Arm Rest Are Now Sold Separately***
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Specifications
970 45 88-01
General Information
Product Category
Mower - Riding
Engine
Engine Brand
Kawasaki
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
21.5 HP
CC
726 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
3.5 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
2 Cylinders
Oil Filter
Yes
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Motor
Battery Voltage
12 Volts
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Product Category
Mower - Riding
Weight
509 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
75 Inches
Product Width
43.5 Chute Up / 51 Chute Down Inches
Product Height
40 Inches
Power Type
Gas
UPC
193028231942
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
10-Gauge
Deck Construction
Welded
Spindle Material
Ductile Cast Iron
Blades
2 Blades
Deck Positions
6 Positions
Cutting Width
42 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5" - 4"
Deck Lift System
Manual Hand Operated
Engagement
PTO Electric
Deck Drive
Belt
Drive
Maximum Speed
6.5 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
3.5 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Drive System
ZT-2200 Hydro-Gear Transaxle
Accessories
Rear Bagger
Sold Separately
Engine Guard
Yes
Seat Type
High Back
Hour Meter
Included
Arm Rests
Sold Separately
Front Bumper
Included
Hitch
Sold Separately
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
Included
Washout Port
Yes
Wheels
Front Tire Size
11 x 6 Inch
Rear Tire Size
18 x 8.5 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
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Is there a mulching kit for this mower?
Cynthia
from Pennsylvania
April 12, 2022
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