Land Pride 357-187M User Manual
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Zero Turn Mowers
Z44 & Z52 (S/N 526171 & Above) Accu-Z Razor
®
24893
357-187M
Operator’s Manual
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . 8
Uncrating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Control Lever Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Seat Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hitch Plate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Engine Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remove Mower From Crate Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 2: Operating Procedures . . . . . . . 10
Mower Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Blade Engagement Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Deck Lift Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety Start Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Driving the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Moving Mower with Stalled Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Moving mower with a good battery . . . . . . . . .15
Moving mower with a bad battery . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safe Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mower Deck Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Operating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control Lever Steering Adjustments . . . . . . . . . .19
Control Lever Neutral Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Stop Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Steering Dampener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Upper Control Lever Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reach Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Travel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hydro-Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Deck Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Engine RPM Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Deck Leveling & Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .23
Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Deck Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Anti-Scalp Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Pivot Front Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Section 4: Options & Accessories . . . . . . 27
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Light Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Mulching Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Armrest for Standard Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Inductive Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . 29
Maintenance Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Hydrostatic Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Transaxle Oil and Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Transaxle Purging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Draining The Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
General Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Engine Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Oil Check, Honda Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Oil Check, Briggs & Stratton Engine . . . . . . . .37
Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Deck Belt Replacement Instructions . . . . . . . .37
Hydro-Drive Belt Replacement Instructions . . . 38
Mower Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Preparation of Engine for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .40
New Season Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Center Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Left Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Right Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Caster Wheel Bearing Zerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Front Axle Center Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Deck Lift Pivot Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . 43
Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . . . 46
Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Section 9: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
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.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
▲ Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the mower.
▲ Operate mower from the driver’s
seat only.
▲ Make sure all guards and shields
are in place and secured before
operating the mower.
▲ Do not leave mower unattended
with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving
mower could cause serious injury
or death.
▲ Do not allow anyone to stand
between mower and equipment
while backing up to hitch mower
to the equipment.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, rocks trees,
etc., when using the mower. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲ Do not carry passengers on the
mower at any time.
▲ Turning mower too tight may
cause hitched machinery to ride
up on the wheels. This could
result in injury or equipment
damage.
Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and
extra safety precaution must be taken. When you
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it. In addition to design and
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configuration of equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training
of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
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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.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “SafetyLabel” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
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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 mayalso
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
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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.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower machine to ground, put
mower in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲ Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
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Important Safety Information
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.
▲ Put mower in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲ Allow mower to cool completely
before performing maintenance.
▲ Disconnect battery ground cable
(-) before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before
welding on implement.
▲ Do not grease or oil mower while
in operation.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition and installed
properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused
parts from mower before
operation.
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 under 16
years of age to operate
equipment.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluidunder pressure can
penetratethe skin causing serious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
▲ Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
▲ Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective glovesand 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
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
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Important Safety Information
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
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.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective 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.
Tire Safety
▲ Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be preformed by
trained personnel using the
correct tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or
over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
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Important Safety Information
Safety Labels
Your mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place.
They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new
labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer.
3. 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.
838-303C
4. 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.
818-543C
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838-303C
Danger: Battery
(In Engine Compartment Beneath The Seat Mount)
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing
(In Engine Compartment Beneath Seat Mount)
(On deck beneath floor platform)
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838-306C
Warning: Do not operator without deflector
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838-307C
Warning: Moving Parts
838-308C
Warning: Rotating Blade Hazard
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838-444C
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Danger: Muffler Hot
(Both Sides of Engine)
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838-310C
Warning: General
838-815C
Warning: Rollover Hazard
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Introduction
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
This mower has been designed with care and built by
skilledworkers using quality materials.Properassembly,
maintenance and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Application
The Accu-Z®Razor Mowers from Land Pride are
compact in size and ideal for homeowner grass
maintenance. The Razor is a true zero-turn mower:
When mowing alongside a building or landscaping, the
Razor allows you to turn away and not hit anything with
the rear end. Also, the control lever heights are
adjustable making the mower comfortable to handle.
See “Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” on page
43 and “Section 7: Features and Benefits” on page 46
for additional information and performance enhancing
options.
Using This Manual
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This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
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.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing forward while sitting in the operator seat 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.
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
LandPridedealer.Adealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the mower.
The parts on your mower have been specially designed
and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride
parts. Therefore, should your mower require
replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
For parts and service to your mower engine, contact
your nearest engine dealer or call Customer Service
Hotline provided below.
Service Manual: Honda 18 HP - P/N GXV610K1
Honda 20 HP - P/N GXV620K1
B&S 22 HP - 273521-5/99
B&S 26 HP - 273521-5/99
Owner’s Manual: Honda 18 HP - P/N 31ZJ4620
Honda 20 HP - P/N 31ZJ4620
B&S 22 HP - 276245-5/05
B&S 26 HP - 276245-5/05
Honda Service Hotline:1-770-497-6400
B&S Service Hotline:1-800-999-9333
Serial Number Plate
For prompt service always use the serial number and
modelnumber when ordering parts from your Land Pride
dealer.Besure to include your serialandmodelnumbers
incorrespondencealso.RefertoFigure1forthelocation
of your serial number plate.
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Serial Number Plate 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
youmayhaveand that he has had the opportunityto
assist you.
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 to:
Land Pride Service Department
1525 East North Street
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, Ks. 67402-5060
E-mail address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
NOTE: For correct torque values, refer to “Torque
Values Chart” on page 50.
Uncrating Instructions
Thecrate is assembled with nails andthemowerframe is
secured to the crate floor with metal bands.
1. First, pry off the top panel and then the side panels
and then the end panels.
2. Cut and remove metal bands securing front and rear
wheels to the crate floor. Discard bands.
3. Complete assembly instr uctions and engine
preparations below before driving mower off the
crate floor.
Control Lever Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Control levers (#1A & #1B) are factory shipped rotated
down and secured with bolts in control levers.
1. Loosen bolt (#3B) on upper right control lever(#1R).
2. Remove bolt (#3A) from lower control lever (#9R).
3. Rotatecontrolleverupuntilslot in upper control lever
aligns with hole in lower control lever.
4. Reinstall3/8"-16 1 1/2" GR5 hex head bolt (#3A) and
3/8" hex flange lock nut (#2).
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the left control lever(#1L).
6. Align control leverhandles with each other and
tighten bolts (#3A & #3B) to the correct torque.
4. Locate and connect mower switch wires to the
operator pressure switch under the seat.
5. Hinge the seat platform down and secure in place
with two 5/16"-18 x 3/4" lg. phillips head machine
screws (#8).
6. The seat platform is slotted so the seat can be
adjusted to fit the operator. See "Seat Adjustment"
on page 22 for positioning.
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Control Lever & Seat Assembly
(Standard Seat Assembly Shown)
Figure 1-1
NOTE: See "Upper Control Lever Adjustments" on
page 22 for final adjustments to the control levers.
Seat Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Seat (#4) is shipped mounted to hinge platform (#5) and
attached to the shipping crate with lag bolts.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to cut the seat cover
when removing packing material around the seat.
Cutting the seat cover will void its warranty.
IMPORTANT: The ar m rests on the Deluxe Seat
must be pivoted up when attaching the seat
platform to the mower deck. Leaving arm rests
down while attaching the seat platform can cut
the arm rest covers and void the warranty.
1. Remove the two lag bolts securing seat (#4) and
platform (#5) to the shipping crate.
2. Spread control levers(#1) fully apart and pivot
deluxe seat arm rest up.
3. Mount seat platform to hinge tabs at the front with
two 5/16”-18 x 5/8” lg. GR5 bolts (#6) and two hex
flange locknuts (#7). Tighten nuts snugly to remove
all play and then back nuts up one-quarter turn.
Hitch Plate Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-2:
Hitch plate (#1) is shipped mounted to the mower’s rear
bumper ready for use. If not, the plate will need to be
removed, turned around and remounted as follows:
1. Remove two 5/16"-18 x 5/8" GR5 hex flange
screws (#2) and hitch plate (#1) from under the
bumper.
2. Rotate and reinstall hitch plate (#1) as shown with
existing5/16"-18 x5/8"GR5 hexheadflange screws.
3. Tighten 5/16" hex head flange screws (#2) to the
correct torque.
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Hitch Plate Assembly
Figure 1-2
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IMPORTANT: Do not pull a trailer or implement
exceeding 300 pounds towing capacity and 50
pounds tongue weight. Loss of control may result.
Do not make turns that will cause a trailer or
implement being towed with the hitch to come in
contact with the mower or damage may result.
Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-3:
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Incorrect battery cable connections can damage mower’s
electrical system and cause battery cables to spark. Sparks
around a battery can result in a battery gas explosion and
personal injury.
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts
when removing or installing the battery. Do not allow metal
tools to short between the battery terminals and metal mower
parts. Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools
touching metal mower components can cause sparks. Sparks
can cause a battery gas explosionwhich will resultin personal
injury.
WARNING
• Always disconnect negative (black) battery cable before
disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) battery cable to the
positive(+) post beforereconnectingnegative(black)cable
to the negative (-) post.
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WARNING
Negative
Post
BlackNegative
Battery Cable
Connect the black negative battery cable to the battery’s
negative post with 1/4"-20 x 3/4" GR5 hex head serrated
screw, flat washer, lock washer and nut before starting
the mower. Tighten hex nut to 8 ft. lbs. of torque.
Engine Preparations
1. Check engine oil level at the dipstick. Add oil if oil is
below the full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
Refertoenginemanual for oil recommendation. Also
see"EngineOilandOil Filter" instructionson page 36.
NOTE: Vehicles are shipped from the factorywith
about a quart of fuel in the tank
2. See "Fuel System" instructions on page 35 before
adding fuel. Add fuel to the fuel tank.
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Remove Mower From Crate Floor
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and understand
"Section 2: Operating Procedures", pages 10 to 18
before starting and moving the mower.
1. Make a ramp in front and levelwith the crate floor to
be used for driving the mower off.
2. Checkunder the mowertomakesure it is not banded
to the crate floor. Remove any bands that are still
present.
3. Follow all precautions and operating information
provided in "Section 2: Operating Procedures"
before starting and driving the mower off.
4. Raise deck fully up.
5. Start the engine and drive the mower forward off the
crate floor.
6. Make necessary adjustments to the mower as
outlined in "Section 3: Adjustments" beginning on
page 19.
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Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-3
IMPORTANT: The negative battery cable is
disconnected before leaving thefactory and is tobe
disconnected after initial dealer set-up to prevent
battery discharge while setting on the dealer lot.
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Mower Features
Refer to Figure 2-1:
YourRazorridingmowerisdesignedwithinnovativeand
state-of -the art features. Knowing the location and how
thesefeaturesworkwill make handling your mower more
comfortable. Below is a list of the major features we will
be reviewing in this section.
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17
21
12
7
6
5
8
9
13
14
21
20
Muffler Shield
Is Located Under
the Engine
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22
18
19
1. Blade Engagement Switch
2. Oil Pressure Light
3. Ignition Switch
4. Hour Meter
5. Throttle Lever
6. Choke Lever
7. Battery (Located under the seat)
8. Control Levers
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4
9. Deck Height Indicator
10. Discharge Chute (Guard)
11. Right Deck Cover (Guard)
12. Left Deck Cover (Guard)
13. Anti-Scalp Wheels
14. Deck Adjusting Rod
15. Floor Platform (Guard)
16. Deck Lift Pedal
Razor Features
Figure 2-1
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16
15
13
11
8
10
17. Fuel Tanks
18. Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
19. Seat Platform (Guard)
20. Muffler Shield (Guard)
21. Bypass Valve Rods
22. Expansion Tank for Hydraulic Oil
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Operating Check List
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon awareness, concern, prudenceand proper training
involved in operation, transport, maintenance and
storage of the riding mower. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the mower without first
havingread,fully understood and become totally familiar
with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has
paid particular attention to:
• Important Safety Information, pgs. 1 to 6
• Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, pg. 8
• Section 2: Operating Procedures, pgs. 10 to 18
• Section 3: Adjustments, pgs. 19 to 26
• Section 5: Maintenance& Lubrication , pgs. 29to 42
Before beginning to operate your mower the following
Operating Checklist should be performed:
Operating Checklist
✔ Check Reference
Read “Important Safety Information”
Read “Operating Procedures”
Lubricate mower as needed. Refer toLubrication.
Check mower safety start interlock system daily
prior to operation.
Check mower initially and periodically for loose
bolts & pins, Torque V alues Chart.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Check blade for nic ks and sharpness.
Page 1
Page 10
Page 41
Page 13
Page 50
Page 10
Page 39
Ignition Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A three position ignition switch: off, run, and start is
provided.Withkey inserted, rotate it clockwise toSTART
position; release key when engine starts, and switch will
automatically return to RUN position. Turn key
counterclockwise to OFF position to stop engine.
Throttle
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked from engine to throttle for controlling
engine speed. Move throttle lever forward to increase
enginerpmand rearward to decrease rpm. Always travel
and cut grass with throttle set at full engine rpm speed.
Slow down travel speed by pulling back on the control
levers. Slow engine rpm speed only if mower is not
traveling or powering the cutting blades.
IMPORTANT: Always operate throttle at full engine
rpm while traveling or cutting grass. Slow engine
rpm may overheat engine and hydraulic pumps.
Blade
Engagement
Switch
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Throttle
Choke
Instrumentation
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Refer to to Figure 2-2:
This light comes on when ignition switch is placed in
RUN position and stays lit until theengineis running with
a safe oil pressure. Shut engine off immediately if light
comes on during operation. Locate and correct the
problem.
Hour Meter
Refer to Figure 2-2:
Registers1/10hour increments up to 9,999.9totalhours.
Themeterisconnected to the ignition switch and records
accumulative time only while the engine is running. See
“Maintenance Schedule” on page 30.
Controls
For general location of the controls described in this
section, refer to Figure 2-1 on page 10 andFigure 2-2 on
page 11.
!
Do not operate mower while smoking!
WARNING
Ignition Switch
Hour Meter
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Control Panel
Figure 2-2
Choke
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked from engine to choke knob to choke the
engine during starting. When choke control knob is
down, the choke is off (engine running position). When
controlknob is pulled up, the choke is on (engine starting
position). Shut choke off soon after engine has started.
IMPORTANT: DO N OT operate mower with choke
pulled up or on. (engine starting position).
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Blade Engagement Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
Theblade engagement switch engages the deckblades.
Pullswitchup to engage blades 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.
!
WARNING
The park brake is not designed to hold the mower on steep
slopes.
Move the control levers to neutral to stop and fully apart
to set park brakes.
IMPORTANT: Both control lever must be spread
fully apart before park brakes are applied.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Refer to Figure 2-3:
Located behind the seat on one side is the Left/Right
Fuel Tank Valve for controlling which fuel tank is in use.
The valve lever must be over one of the two arrows to
supply fuel to the engine. Arrows point to the fuel tank
beingused.Switch valve from one tank to the other when
tankin use is about out of fuel. The mowerdoesnothave
tobeturned off to make the switch. See“FuelSystem”on
page 35 for more information.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Center Position “O”
as Shown is OFF
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See “Driving the Mower” on page 14 for a detailed
description of operating the control levers.
Control Levers With
Handles Placed In
Operating Position
Neutral Slot
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Control Levers
Figure 2-4
.
Spreading the control levers fully apart
automatically sets the park brakes.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Figure 2-3
Control Levers
Refer to Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5:
The control levers are used to steer, accelerate, brake,
change direction and set the park brake.
Always set both control levers in park position by
spreading full apart before getting off the mower and
alwaysleavecontrol levers in parkuntilseatedand ready
to start traveling.
Pullcontrollevers together at the handles to releasepark
brakes. Move control levers either forward or rearward
from neutral position to start moving.
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Control Levers Spread Fully Apart
Figure 2-5
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Deck Lift Pedal
Refer to Figure 2-6:
The deck lift pedal is used to raise and lower the deck
and to set deck cutting height.
1. Pushing on the deck lift pedal with your foot will raise
the deck.
2. Using the deck height indicator, place deck height
locking pin into the desired cutting height hole.
3. Lower deck gently against locking pin.
Whengoing over obstructions, push the deckliftpedal to
raise the deck. Go around the obstruction if the deck will
not raise high enough. Never mow over obstructions
you are not certain the deck will clear.
.
DeckHeight
Locking Pin
Deck Lift
Pedal
3. Start mower engine per instructions outlined in
section on Engine Starting below. Allow engine to
warm up to operating temperature.
4. With blade engagement switch down (OFF), and
controlleversspreadfullyapart(set in park position),
slowlyraise off the seat. The engine should continue
to run.
5. Pull the right control lever in and slowly raise off the
seat. The engine should stop within five seconds.
6. With control leversspread fully apart, restartengine.
7. Pull the left control lever in and slowly raise off the
seat. The engine should stop within five seconds.
8. With control leversspread fully apart, restartengine.
9. With control leversset in park position (fully apart)
and engine running at a slow idle, pull up on the
blade engagement switch to turn blades (ON).
Slowly raise off the seat. The engine should stop
within five seconds.
10. Replace seat safety switch if switch failed to operate
properly in any of the above steps and if no other
cause such as damaged wir ing can be deter mined.
11. Contact your local Land Pr ide Dealer if the problem
cannot be located.
DeckHeight
Indicator
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Deck Lift Pedal
Figure 2-6
Safety Start Interlock System
The mower is equipped with a safety start interlock
system consisting of park switches, seat switch and
blade engagement switch. This system is an important
mower safety feature designed to prevent runaway or
accidental entanglement.
If blade engagement switch is ON or if a control arm is
out of park and the operator gets off the seat, the engine
will stop.
Ifblade engagement switch isOFFandboth control arms
are in park and the operator gets off the seat, the mower
engine will continue to run.
Thesafety start interlock systemshouldbe checked daily
prior to operation and repaired immediately if it
malfunctions. Inspect system as follows:
1. The operator must be on the seat when testing the
seat safety switch.
2. Spread both control levers fully apart.
Engine Starting
!
WARNING
Never leave the machine unattended with key in ignition
switch.
The Razor safety start interlock system is also designed
to protect the operator and others from accidental injury
due to unintentional engine starting.
NOTE: The starting motor will not engage until both
control levers are spread fully apart (Set in park
position) and blade engagement switch is in down
position (OFF).
The engine will stop if for any reason the operator
should become unseated when one or more control
leversarenotinparkpositionorifblade engagement
switch is (ON).
The following steps are correct procedures for starting
the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact your local
Land Pride Dealer.
1. Perform daily pre-operation checks. (See
“Operating Check List” on page 11.)
2. Make sure both control levers are in park position,
and blade engagement switch is disengaged (OFF).
3. Set throttle at approximately 1/2 open position.
NOTE: Use choke when engine is cold or if warm
engine fails to start within 5 seconds of cranking.
Avoid flooding. Operate engine without choking as
soon as possible.
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NOTE: The engine startershould 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.
4. Insert key in ignition switch and rotate clockwise to
engage starting motor. Release key when engine
starts.
5. Perform test to make sure safety start interlock
system is operating properly. Refer to “Safety Start
Interlock System” on Page 13.
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
“Troubleshooting” on page 48.
7. Allow engine to idle a few minutes before advancing
throttle and/or engaging blades.
8. Before stopping the engine:
• Disengage blade engagement switch.
• Place both control levers in park position.
• Throttle back to low idle for one minute to allow
accumulated raw fuel to escape muffler during
engine slow down.
• Rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to (OFF)
position.
• Remove key from switch before leaving the seat.
Driving the Mower
• Start backing upbygently pulling on the control levers.
Thefurtherback the control levers are pulled the faster
the travel speed.
To Decrease Speed and Stop
!
WARNING
In the event of a system shutdown while mowing, move control
levers to neutral and spread them fully apart to aid in slowing
and stopping the mower. See Figure 2-5 on page 12. Also
turning the ignition switch to off will set the rear park brakes
without positioning of the control levers in park.
Refer to Figure 2-7 on page 15:
Moving control levers an equal distance towards neutral
will decrease travel speed.
• When moving forward, pull back gently on control
levers to decrease speed. The further back the control
levers are pulled the slower the travel speed until
neutral is reached.
• When backing up, push forward gently on control
levers to decrease speed. The further forward the
control levers are pushed the slower the travel speed
until neutral is reached.
• Move control levers to neutral to stop.
• Spread both control levers fully apart to apply rear park
brakes.
IMPORTANT: Parks brakes will automatically apply
when ignition switch is turned off. This allows the
operator to set park brakes quickly without returning
control levers to park.
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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 control levers in
either direction could result in a reaction that can cause
serious injury.
Never make sudden speed changes from reverse to forward.
Always push control levers forward gently to avoid sudden
change in speed. Any sudden forward speed change can cause
the front wheels to raise off the ground resulting in loss of
control, mower damage and/or personal injury.
DANGER
!
DANGER
To Start and Increase Speed
Refer to Figure 2-7 on page 15:
After starting the engine, engage control levers by
moving the handles towards each other. This moves the
levers from park position to neutral position and makes
them ready for steering while traveling.
Moving control levers an equal distance away from
neutral will increase travel speed.
• Start forward travel by gently pushing on the control
levers. The further forward the control levers are
pushed the faster the travel speed.
To Steer
Refer to Figure 2-7 on page 15:
• To Steer Straight While Traveling Forward:
Push control levers forward an equal distance.
• To Steer Straight While Backing Up:
Pull control levers rearward an equal distance.
• To Turn Left While Traveling Forward:
Moveright control lever farther forward from neutral
than the left control lever.
• To Turn Left While Backing Up:
Move right control lever farther back from neutral
than the left control lever.
• To Turn Right While Traveling Forward:
Move left control lever farther forward from neutral
than the right control lever.
• To Turn Right While Backing Up:
Move left control lever farther back from neutral
than the right control lever.
• To Make A Pivot Turn:
Move one control lever forward and the other
control lever back of neutral, this will allow the drive
wheels to counter-rotate.
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Figure 2-7
Moving Mower with Stalled Engine
Refer to Figure 2-8:
Each hydro-drive is equippedwith a bypass valve for the
purpose of moving the mower when the engine is
inoperable.
Moving mower with a good battery
1. Pull out on the bypass valve rods and lift them into
the slot to lock in position. Both bypass valve rods
are located at the rear of the engine platform.
2. Positionboth controlleversinneutralwith the handles
together.
3. Turn ignition switch to on. Do not start the mower.
4. Manually move mower by hand or with a winch.
Moving mower with a bad battery
1. Pull out on the bypass valve rods and lift them into
the slot to lock them in position.
Refer to Figure 5-6 on page 34:
2. Remove hair pin cotter (#5), flat washer (#3) and
clevis pin (#1) from actuator arm (#2). Be certain to
do this to both the right and left transaxles. Push
brake lever arms up to release park brakes.
3. The mower should move with moderate pressure
once the park brakes have released.
4. Manually move mower by hand or with a winch.
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IMPORTANT: Do not tow machine. Move it by hand
or use a winch and load it on a trailer.
IMPORTANT: Following repairs, always make
certain the two bypass valves are returned to their
operating position and actuator pins are reinstalled.
Bypass Valve Rods
Bypass Valve
Figure 2-8
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