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Accu-Z

Razor® Pro

ZRP44 & ZRP52 Zero Turning Radius Mowers

®

21041

356-117M

 

 

 

Operator’s Manual

!

Read the Operator’s Manual entirely. When

you see this symbol, the subsequent

 

instructions and warnings are serious - follow

 

without exception. Your life and the lives of

 

others depend on it!

 

 

© Copyright 2008 Pr inted

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Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

Land Pride

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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up . . . . . . . .7

Control Lever & Seat Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Section 2 Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Choke Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Blade Engagement Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Deck Lift Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Electronic Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Safety Start Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Moving Mower with Stalled Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Driving the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Controlling the Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 To Stop or decrease speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 To Increase Speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operating Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mower Deck Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section 3 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Steering Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Control Lever Neutral Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 15 Control lever stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Steering Dampener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Control Lever Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Park Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hydro-Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Deck Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Engine RPM Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Deck Leveling and Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . 19 Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Deck Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Anti-Scalp Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication .22

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Burnishing the Electric Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Access to Engine & Hydraulic Pumps . . . . . . . . . 26 Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Draining the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Changing fuel filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Engine Oil and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Engine Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Over Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Improper Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Damaged filter, Seals or Canister . . . . . . . . . . 30 Incorrect Air Filter Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Engine Air Filter Service Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 30 General Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Deck Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Integrated Pump/Motor Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . 31 Deck Belt Drive Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Pump Belt Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Mower Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mower Blade Removal and Sharpening . . . . . . . . 32 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Preparation of Engine for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 New Season Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Section 5 Specifications and Capacities 34 Section 6 Features and Benefits . . . . . . .36 Section 7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .37

Section 8 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes . . . . 39 Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

© Copyright 2008 All rights Reserved

Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future. The illustrations in this manual are not intended for safe and proper assembly or disassembly of equipment. The illustrations are intended for ordering parts only.

Land Pride and Accu-Z Razor are registered trademarks.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Printed in the United States of America.

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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Be Aware of Signal Words

A signal word designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness. The signal words are:

! DANGER!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

! WARNING!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

! CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

!

Keep Riders

Off Machinery

Riders obstruct the operator’s view, they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.

Never allow children to operate equipment.

For Your Protection

 

Shutdown and Storage

▲ Thoroughly read and understand

OFF

▲ Put mower in park, turn off

the “Safety Label” section, read all

 

 

engine, and remove the key.

instructions noted on them.

 

 

▲ Store in an area where children

 

 

 

 

normally do not play.

 

 

ON

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Important Safety Information

Land Pride

These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual.

Practice Safe Maintenance

Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information.

Work in a clean dry area.

Do not grease or oil while in operation.

Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition & installed properly.

Remove build-up of grease, oil or debris.

Remove all tools and unused parts before operation.

Safety at All Times

Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.

Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit.

Operate mower from the driver’s seat only.

Do not leave mower unattended with engine running.

Dismounting from a moving mower could cause serious injury or death.

Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.

Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.

Make sure all persons are clear of working area.

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Prepare for Emergencies

Be prepared if a fire starts.

Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.

Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.

Wear

Protective Equipment

Protective clothing and equipment should be worn.

Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.

Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.

Avoid High

Pressure Fluids Hazard

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.

Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to check for suspected leaks.

Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

911

Safety Labels

1.Your mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your mower. Read and follow their directions.

2.Keep all safety labels clean and legible.

3.Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.

4.Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request. To order new labels go to your Land Pride dealer.

5.Refer to this section for proper label placement. To install new labels:

a.Clean the area the label is to be placed.

b.Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed.

c.Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.

d.Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.

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Important Safety Information

Land Pride

 

 

 

838-303C

 

 

21043

Danger: Battery

 

 

 

(Beneath Seat)

 

 

 

838-305C

 

 

 

Warning: Rollover Hazard (Beneath Bumper on Back of

 

 

21042

Frame)

21043

 

838-306C

 

Warning: Do not operate without deflector

 

 

 

 

 

 

818-543C

21043

 

Danger: Guard is missing

 

(Beneath foot pan on mower deck)

 

 

 

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Important Safety Information

 

838-307C

 

Warning: Moving Parts

21043

(Both Sides)

 

838-308C

 

 

Warning: Rotating Blade

21043

Hazard (Both Sides)

 

 

838-310C

 

21041

Warning: General

 

 

 

 

838-399C

 

21041

Warning: Fuel

 

 

Imbedded in Fuel Tank

 

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Introduction

Land Pride

Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners.

This mower has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from this mower.

Application

The Accu-Z Razor® Pro Mowers from Land Pride are compact in size and ideal for homeowner and light duty commercial grass maintenance . The Razor Pro is a true zero-turn mower: When mowing alongside a building or landscaping, the Razor Pro turns within its own width, allowing you to turn away and not hit anything with the rear end. Also the steering lever heights are adjustable making the mower comfortable to handle.

Using This Manual

This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual entirely prior to operation and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation.

The information contained within this manual was current at the time of printing. Some parts may change slightly to assure you of the best performance.

To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be downloaded, free-of-charge from our website at www.landpride.com or printed by your dealer from the Land Pride Service & Support Center CD-Rom.

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by facing the direction the machine will operate while in use unless otherwise stated.

Definitions

NOTE: A special point of information that the operator must be aware of before continuing.

IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that this information should be read and noted before continuing.

IMPORTANT:

For parts and service for your engine contact your nearest dealer or Call Customer Service Hotline.

Honda Engine Information:

Service Manual:

P/N 61ZJ410Z

Owner’s Manual:

P/N 31ZJ4620

Service Hotline: 1-770-497-6400

Kawasaki Engine Information:

Service Manual:

P/N 99924-2045-02

Owner’s Manual:

P/N 99920-2145-02

Service Hotline: 1-800-433-5640

Serial Number Plate

Refer to the Figure 1 for the location of your serial number.

21041

Serial Number Location

Figure 1

Further Assistance

Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new mower. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, the following actions are suggested:

1.Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager making sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you.

Owner Assistance

The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service.

If customer service or repair parts are required contact a Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service the mower.

The parts on your Razor Pro Mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your Razor Pro require replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.

2.If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership, explain the problem and request assistance.

3.For further assistance write or E-mail to:

Land Pride

Service Department

P.O. Box 5060

Salina, KS 674022-5060

E-mail address lpservicedept@landpride.com

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Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up

Control Lever & Seat Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-1:

The seat (#1) is shipped loose for ease in shipping. The control lever’s upper bolts (#4) and nuts (#5) are removed and the levers are rotated down.

1.Refer to Access to Engine & Hydraulic Pumps on page 26. The seat platform is hinged at the front. To raise it, release seat platform latch and tilt the seat platform up and forward. The seat platform catch will prevent it from going all the way over.

2.Mount seat (#1) in the operating position, to the seat platform with four 5/16” nuts (#3) and four 5/16” flat washers (#2).

3.Connect the switch wires on the mower with the switch wires on the seat.

4.Return seat platform to normal operating position.

5.Rotate the control levers up until the holes line up and replace the bolts and flat washers as shown.

Control Lever & Seat Assembly

21053

Figure 1-1

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14

11

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1.

Ignition Switch

 

 

13

 

17

 

14. Left Deck Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Throttle Lever

 

6.

Hour Meter

10. Battery

 

15. Right Deck Cover

3.

Control Levers

 

7.

Oil Pressure Light

11. Deck Adjusting Rod

16. Deck Height Control

4.

Blade Engagement Switch

 

8.

Fuel Tanks

12. Anti-Scalp Wheels

17. Park Brake Switch

5.

Deck Lift Pedal

 

9.

Hydraulic reservoir

13. Discharge Chute

18. Choke Lever

Razor Pro Controls

Figure 2-1

! WARNING!

Do not operate mower while smoking!

Controls

Refer to Figure 2-2

IMPORTANT: When access is required under the seat platform, make certain to place the control arms in the park brake position (out) and pivot the arm rests upward before placing the seat platform in the full forward position to prevent arm rest damage.

For general location of controls described in this section, refer to Figure 2-1.

Ignition Switch

A three position switch: off, run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START position; release key when engine starts, and switch will automatically return to the RUN position.

Throttle Control

A cable is linked to engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move lever forward to increase engine rpm, move lever rearward to decrease engine rpm.

Choke Control

A cable is linked to manually operate the engine choke. When the lever is in the down position, the choke is in the off (run) position. When the lever is pulled up, the choke is in the on (start) position. DO NOT operate the machine with the choke in the on (start) position.

Ignition Switch

Oil Pressure

Light

 

 

Throttle

Blade Engagement

 

Switch

 

 

Choke

 

20686

Control Panel

Figure 2-2

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Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve

Refer to Figure 2-3:

The mower is equipped with a Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve located on the right side behind the seat. It determines which fuel tank the mower is operating from. It is not important which fuel tank the mower is using.

The Parking Brakes are applied by moving the control levers from the Neutral Position (Figure 2-4) to an outward position (Figure 2-5). Each rear wheel brake operates independently of the other.

! WARNING!

In the event of a system failure while mowing, engage both parking brakes to stop or slow mower.

Left/Right Fuel Tank Switch

Figure 2-3

Blade Engagement Switch

Refer to Figure 2-2:

The Blade engagement switch engages the blade clutch which engages deck blades. Pull the switch up to engage and push switch down to disengage the blades.

IMPORTANT: Never engage blades with engine running at high rpm or when the deck is under load. Clutch, belts or deck could be damaged.

Control Levers

Refer to Figure 2-4:

These levers control the mower’s speed, direction, neutral lock and park brake. Levers are used to steer, accelerate, decelerate, and change direction. The mower will not move when the engine is on, drive pumps are operating and the control levers are in the park brake position (out) (Figure 2-5).

Control Levers

21041

Control Levers

Figure 2-4

! WARNING!

The parking brake is not designed to hold the mower on steep slopes.

Control Levers

20672

Control Levers in Parking Brake Position

Figure 2-5

Deck Lift Pedal

Refer to Figure 2-6:

The deck lift pedal is used to raise or lower the deck. Push on the pedal to raise the deck and then place the deck height locking pin into the desired cutting height hole.

Push the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going over obstructions.

Deck Height

Deck Lift

Locking Pin

Pedal

 

20670

Deck Lift Pedal

Figure 2-6

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Instrumentation

Oil Pressure Light

Refer to Figure 2-2:

This light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and stays lit until the engine is running and a safe oil pressure is developed. If light comes on during operation, shut engine off immediately, locate and correct the problem.

Electronic Hour Meter

Refer to Figure 2-7

The hour meter is located on the right side behind the seat and registers in 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to the ignition switch, the meter records the accumulative time while the ignition key is switched to the RUN position and the operator is on the seat.

Electronic Hour Meter

Figure 2-7

Safety Start Interlock System

The mower is equipped with a safety start interlock system consisting of park brake switches, seat switch and blade engagement switch.

Check mower safety start interlock system each day prior to operation. This system is an important mower safety feature and should be repaired immediately if it is malfunctioning. The mower incorporates a separate seat switch which will stop the engine whenever the operator is unseated while the mower is moving or the blades are engaged. This safety feature is designed to prevent runaway or accidental entanglement. Inspect the system as follows:

1.The operator must be on the seat when testing the seat switch.

2.Set both control levers in the park brake position.

3.Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature.

4.A person should be able to slowly raise off the seat without the engine stopping if the blade engagement switch is down and the control levers are in the park brake position.

5.The engine should stop within two seconds if a person raises slowly off the seat and either the blade

engagement switch is up or the control levers are in neutral position.

6.Check the function of the seat switch If the engine fails to stop when the blade engagement switch is up or if one or both of the control levers are in and the operator is off the seat. Replace the seat switch If the seat switch is not operating properly (i.e. switch is not opening and/or closing).

If the problem cannot be located, contact your Land Pride Dealer.

! WARNING!

The safety interlock system should always function per steps 4 and 5. If it does not function properly, it should be corrected immediately. Do not operate machine without a properly functioning seat safety switch.

Engine Starting

The Razor Pro safety start interlock system is also designed to protect the operator and others from accidental injury due to unintentional engine starting. The engine starting motor will not engage until the following two criteria are meet:

Control levers are in the brake position.

Blade engagement switch is in the down (OFF) position.

! WARNING!

The safety interlock system must not be disconnected or bypassed.

NOTE: The operator’s seat is equipped with a separate safety switch. If for any reason the operator should become unseated when the neutral switches are disengaged or the blade engagement switch is engaged the engine will stop.

The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Land Pride Dealer in your area.

1.Before starting mower each day, perform daily pre-operation checking. (See “Safety Start Interlock System” on this page.)

2.Make sure the control levers are in the brake position and blade engagement switch is disengaged.

3.Set throttle at approximately 1/2 open position.

NOTE: Use choke position when engine is cold, or if warm engine fails to start within 5 seconds of cranking. Avoid flooding and operate engine without choking as soon as possible.

4.Insert key in ignition switch and rotate clockwise to engage starting motor. Release key when engine starts.

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IMPORTANT: The engine starter should not be operated for periods longer then 30 seconds at a time. An interval of at least two minutes should be allowed between such cranking periods to protect the starter from overheating and burn-out.

5.Perform test to make sure safety start interlock system is operating properly. Refer to “Safety Start Interlock System” on page 10.

6.As soon as engine begins to run, check to make certain the oil warning light is off. If not, stop engine immediately and check for the cause. Refer to

“Section 7 Troubleshooting” on page 37.

7.Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before advancing the throttle and/or engaging the blade clutch.

8.Before stopping the engine, place the control levers in the brake position, disengage the blade engagement, and throttle back to low idle for a couple of minutes; then rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to the OFF position. Remove the key from switch before leaving the seat.

! WARNING!

Never leave the machine unattended with key in ignition switch.

Moving Mower with Stalled Engine

Refer to Figure 2-7

The mower hydro-drives are equipped with bypass valves for moving the mower when the engine is inoperable. The valve stems to the bypass valves are located near the top of the hydraulic pumps and are identified as a hex stud.

Before moving the unit, turn each bypass valve stem counter clockwise one-half to one revolution and place the control levers in neutral position.

IMPORTANT: Following repairs, always make certain the two bypass valve stems are returned to their operating position before running the mower.

Driving the Mower

! DANGER!

Never make sudden stops or sudden reversing of direction, especially when going down a slope. The steering is designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the control levers in either direction could result in a reaction of the mower that can cause serious injury.

Steering

Refer to Figure 2-8 on page 12

After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer as follows:

To Go Forward:

Push control levers forward an equal distance.

To Go in Reverse:

Pull control levers rearward an equal distance.

To Turn Left:

Move the right control lever farther forward from neutral than the left control lever.

To Turn Right:

Move the left control lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever.

To Pivot Turn:

Move one control lever forward and the other control lever back of neutral, this will allow the drive wheels to counterrotate.

Controlling the Speed

Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to load it on a trailer for transporting.

When transporting on another vehicle, the tractor should be facing forward and it must be secured.

! WARNING!

In the event of a system failure while mowing, engage both parking brakes to stop or slow mower. Refer to Figure 2-5.

 

 

 

 

! DANGER!

 

 

 

 

 

Bypass valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

When going in reverse push forward gently on control levers

 

 

 

 

and avoid sudden movement. Any sudden movement could

 

 

 

 

cause the front of the mower to come off of the ground resulting

 

 

 

 

in possible loss of control.

 

 

 

 

To Stop or decrease speed:

 

 

 

 

Move control levers to neutral. When going forward pull

 

 

 

 

back gently on control levers. When going in reverse push

 

 

 

 

forward gently on control levers.

 

 

 

 

To Increase Speed:

 

 

 

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Increase control levers equal distance from neutral. The

 

 

 

farther forward control levers are from neutral, the faster

 

 

Bypass Valve

 

 

 

 

the mower will travel forward. The farther back the control

 

 

Figure 2-7

 

 

 

 

levers are from neutral, the faster the mower will go in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reverse.

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Table of Contents

Section 2 Operating

Land Pride

Front of Mower Faces This Direction

N

 

 

 

N

Forward Travel

Pivot Right Turn

Forward Travel

Reverse Travel

Reverse Travel

 

 

Right Turn

Right Turn

 

N= Neutral Position

Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement.

Steering

Figure 2-8

Operating Suggestions

! DANGER!

Prior to operating the mower the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment, should read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An inexperienced operator should not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.

! WARNING!

The mower’s control levers are very responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation, move lever slowly, avoid sudden movement. Skill and ease of operation come with practice and experience.

Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to over-steer and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.

! WARNING!

Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed in an attempt to jump them as the operator could be thrown from the mower. Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel around.

When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel can damage turf. This is especially important when mowing.

Peak mowing performance is maintained when the throttle is set at full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and deck when needed. Use the control levers to control ground speed rather than engine rpm.

! WARNING!

Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing. Always wear long pants, safety glasses and safety shoes when operating this machine.

Keep blades sharp. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s maintenance section. In addition, most communities have individuals or companies which specialize in sharpening mower blades. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.

Often professional mowing companies have an additional set of blades and change blades twice a day: once in the morning and again at noon.

Use high blade speed. Your Razor Pro is designed to operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls blade speed. The highest blade speed generally gives the best cut.

Direct grass discharge away from unmown area. Refer to Figure 2-9 on page 13. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge away from uncut grass. Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left turns because grass side discharge is to the right. Grass discharged onto an unmowed area will be mowed twice. Mowing grass twice puts an unnecessary load on the mower and reduces mowing efficiency.

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