Land Pride Accu-Z Razor 357-044M, Accu-Z Razor Z44, Accu-Z Razor Z52 Operator's Manual

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Zero Turn Mowers
Z44 & Z52 (S/N 472620 -526170) Accu-Z Razor
®
23802
357-044M
Operator’s Manual
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instructions andwarnings are serious-follow without exception. Yourlife and the lives of others depend on it!
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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
Park Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Deck Lift Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety Start Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Driving the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To Start and Increase Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To Decrease Speed or Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Moving Mower with Stalled Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safe Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mower Deck Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Operating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control Lever Neutral Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Dampener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Upper Control Lever Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hydro-Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Deck Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Engine RPM Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Deck Leveling & Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .22
Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Deck Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Anti-Scalp Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Pivot Front Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication . .26
Maintenance Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Access to IZT Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Hydraulic oil and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Draining The Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Oil Check, Honda Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Oil Check, Briggs & Stratton Engine . . . . . . . .32
Engine Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
General Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Deck Belt Replacement Instructions . . . . . . . .33
Drive Belt Replacement Instructions . . . . . . . .34
Mower Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Preparation of Engine for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .36
New Season Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Center Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Left Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Right Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Gauge Wheel Bearing Zerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Front Axle Center Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Deck Lift Pivot Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . .39
Section 6: Features and Benefits . . . . . .41
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .42
Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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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 unit.
Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
Do not leave equipment
unattended with engine running.
Dismounting from a moving
mower could cause serious injury or death.
Do not stand between the mower
and implement during hitching.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make sure all persons are clear of working area.
Turning mower too tight may
cause implement to ride up on 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..
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.
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 surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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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
Protectiveclothing 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.
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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.
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.
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838-303C
Danger: Battery (In Engine Compartment Beneath The Seat Mount)
838-815C
Warning: Rollover Hazard
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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
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing
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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 adjustablemaking the mowercomfortabletohandle. See “Section 5: Specifications & Capacities” on page 39 and “Section 6: Features and Benefits” on page 41 for additional information and performance enhancing options.
Using This Manual
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 or printed from the Land Pride Service & Support Center by your dealer.
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 yourmower 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 20 HP - 273521-5/99 B&S 25 HP - 273521-5/99
Owner’s Manual: Honda 18 HP - P/N 31ZJ4620
Honda 20 HP - P/N 31ZJ4620 B&S 20 HP - 276245-5/05 B&S 25 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
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Uncrating Instructions
Thecrate is assembled with wire clips. The mowerframe is banded to the crate floor.
1. First remove the top panel by prying the wire clips free with a pry bar. Then remove the side panels in the same way.
2. Cut metal bands securing front wheels to the crate floor. Discard bands.
Control Lever Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Control levers (#1) are factory shipped rotated down and secured with plastic ties.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to cut the seat cover when removing packing material around the seat. Cutting the seat cover will void its warranty.
1. Being careful not cut control lever handles, cut plastic ties securing the control levers (#1).
2. Rotatecontrol levers(#1) up until theboltholesalign. Install bolts (#3) and nuts (#2) as shown.
3. Align control leverhandles with each other and tighten nuts (#2).
NOTE: See "Upper Control Lever Adjustments" on page 21 for final adjustments to the control levers.
Seat Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. The seat (#4) is factory mounted to the hinged seat platform (#5). Cut plastic ties securing the seat platform to the crate frame.
2. Spread control levers(#1) fully apart before attaching the seat platform (#5) to the mower frame.
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.
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Control Lever & Seat Assembly
(Standard Seat Assembly Shown)
Figure 1-1
Hitch Plate Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-2:
A hitch plate (#1) is supplied with the mower and is shipped packaged with the manual.
1. Remove two 5/16"-18 x 5/8" GR5 hex flange screws (#2) located under the bumper.
2. Install hitch plate (#1) as shown with existing 5/16"-18 x 5/8" GR5 hex head flange screws.
3. Tighten 5/16" hex head flange screws (#2) to 17 ft. lbs. of torque.
3. Pivot the ar m rest on the Deluxe Seat up.
4. Mountseatplatform to the hinge tabs at the frontwith two 5/16”-18 x 5/8” lg. GR5 bolts (#6) and two 5/16”flangehex locknuts(#7).Tighten nuts snugly to remove all play and then back nuts up one-quarter turn.
5. Connect switch wires on the mower to the seat switch located under the seat.
6. Hinge the seat platform down and secure in place with two 5/16"-18 x 3/4" lg. phillips head machine screws (#8).
7. The seat platform is slotted so the seat can be adjusted to fit the operator. See "Seat Adjustment" on page 21 for positioning.
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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
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 32.
NOTE: Vehicles are shipped from the factorywith
about a quart of fuel in the tank
2. See "Fuel System" instructions on page 31 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.
Negative Post
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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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Section 2: Operating Procedures
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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18
22
7
6
5
8
13
14
17
9
22
21
Muffler Shield Is Located Under the Engine
18
19
20
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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3
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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15
13
11
8
10
17. Park Lever
18. Fuel Tanks
19. Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
20. Seat Platform (Guard)
21. Muffler Shield (Guard)
22. Bypass Valve Rods
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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 25
Section 4: Maintenance& Lubrication,pgs. 26 to 38
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.
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IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to the deluxe seat arm rests when hinging the seat platform. Before hinging the seat platform up, spread the control leversfully apart,set the par k lever to (ON) and pivot the seat arm rests up.
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
Throttle
Check blade for nic ks and sharpness.
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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:
Registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. The meter is connected to the ignition switch and records accumulative time only while the engine is running. See “Maintenance Schedule” on page 27.
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.
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Do not operate mower while smoking!
WARNING
Choke
Engine Oil Pressure Light
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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Section 2: Operating Procedures
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Blade Engagement Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
TheBladeengagementswitchengagesthedeck blades. 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.
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 31 for more information.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Center Position “O”
as Shown is OFF
park lever to (ON). The control levers will be locked in place and cannot be accidently bumped or pulled into power until the park lever is returned to the (OFF) position. Always set park to (ON) before getting off the mower and always leave the park lever in the (ON) position until seated and ready to start traveling.
In the event of a system failure while mowing, turn the switch key off, move the control levers out and engage the park lever to (ON) to stop or slow the mower.
Control Levers With Handles Placed In Operating Position
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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 and change direction. Pulling the lever handles together and pushing forward from neutral position will move the mower forward. Pushing one lever more than the other will turn the mower. Pulling back on the levers from the neutral position will move the mower in reverse and pulling one lever back further than the other will turn the mower. Use levers for braking by returning them to neutral. See “Driving the Mower” on page 14 for a detailed description of operating the control levers.
Park Lever
Refer to Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6:
Control Levers
Figure 2-4
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Control Levers Must Be Spread Fully Apart Before Park Can Be Set
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Control Levers Spread Fully Apart
Figure 2-5
Park Lever Pulled Up (Set To ON)
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WARNING
The park lever is not designed to hold the mower on steep slopes.
Both rear wheels are set in park when the park lever is engaged. To place the mower in park, set control levers in neutral, spread control levers fully apart and set the
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Park Lever Set To (ON)
Figure 2-6
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Section 2: Operating Procedures
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Deck Lift Pedal
Refer to Figure 2-7:
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.
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DeckHeight Locking Pin
Deck Lift Pedal
8. Set the park lever to (OFF) and slowly raise off the seat. The engine should stop within five seconds.
9. With the control levers spread fully apart and the park lever set to (ON), restart the engine.
10. With the park lever set to (ON) and the engine running at a slow idle, pull up on the blade engagement switch to turn the blades (ON). Slowly raise off of the seat. The engine should stop within five seconds.
11. Replace the seat safety switch if the switch failed to operate properly in any of the above steps and if no other cause such as damaged wir ing can be determined.
12. Contact your local Land Pr ide Dealer if the problem cannot be located.
Engine Starting
The Razor 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:
Park lever is in the up position (ON).
Blade engagement switch is in the down position
(OFF).
DeckHeight Indicator
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Deck Lift Pedal
Figure 2-7
Safety Start Interlock System
The mower is equipped with a safety start interlock system consisting of park switch, seat switch and blade engagement switch. Check mower safety start interlock system daily, prior to operation. This system is an important mower safety feature. It should be repaired immediatelyif it malfunctions. The machine incorporates a separate seat switch which will stop the mower engine when the operator is unseated for any reason while the mower is moving or the blades are engaged. This is a safetyfeaturedesigned to prevent runaway or accidental entanglement. To inspect the system:
4. The operator must be on the seat when testing the seat safety switch.
5. Spread control leversfully apart and set the park lever to (ON).
6. Start mower engine per the instructions outlined in sectionon Engine Star ting below.Allowtheengineto warm up to operating temperature.
7. With the blade engagement switch down (OFF), and park lever set to (ON), slowly raise off of the seat. The engine should continue to run.
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WARNING
Never leave the machine unattended with key in ignition switch.
NOTE: The operator’s seat is equipped with a separate safety switch. The engine will stop if forany reason the operator should become unseated when the park lever is (OFF) or the blade engagement switch is (ON).
The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Land Pride Dealer in your area.
1. Perform daily pre-operation checks before starting the mower. (See “Operating Check List” on page
11.)
2. Makesure the control leversare in the park position, park lever is (ON) 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 the 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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