Unknown Part fell off Ultima zt1 54

[Silasapple]

Hey all, I was mowing today, ran out of gas and the belt fell off the pto right when fuel cut the engine off. Fixed it, but then about 10 minutes later as I was mowing again, I found this part laying in the grass. I cannot find it on the parts diagram. Can anyone tell me what this is for?

 

[kweimann]

Belt guard for engine/PTO pulley?

 

[snicklas]

I will go out later and take a look at mine and see what that is. I have a ZT1 54”

 

[glippert]

Assuming it's the same as my ZT1-42, it's one of the hydro release bails for moving the mower when it's not running. One on each side.

 

[snicklas]

I agree that is what it is. I looked under mine and that is the only thing the looks like that. There isn’t anything like that on or around the belts.

 

[Silasapple]

Perfect, thanks guys. I did think it was weird that when I brought it home it did not have a left side release. Must’ve been hanging from somewhere.

 

[kweimann]

looks like part number 747-08130 (Left side) and 747-07690 (Right side) Hydro bypass rod. Would've never thought of that one myself.