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How do I adjust the idle on my Z540M zero turn ? It has the Kawasaki engine.
 
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You will need tachometer as it needs to be set at 1550 rpm.

It is adjusted by using the low idle speed screw.
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You will need tachometer as it needs to be set at 1550 rpm.

It is adjusted by using the low idle speed screw.
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Is there an easy way to adjust governor settings? My idle needs adjusting , but, I’m not sure how to do it. I found the idle screw, but, need to adjust high and low governor screws, as they have been messed with.
 

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Looking further I saw the high throttle screw wasn’t touching the speed control lever at all at WOT. Also, the low governor idle speed screw was backed off as well. Is there a preset on these prior to taking it to the dealer? They’re backed up. I had never noticed them before. Basic idle is fine.
 

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You must have a tach to do this.

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Note: Your mower may have different RPM specs but the above should be fairly close.
 

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How do you adjust the high idle speed once the throttle lever is at high? Sorry for all the questions.
 

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Carefully read the instructions posted and look at the images. These are from the FS730V engine service manual

This is why you need a tach as you can't do this by ear.
 

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Is it normal to have to add transaxle fluid to my z540. Both are below add. Only has 282 hrs on the engine.
Also app how many ounces to the full mark?
 
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