Land Pride ZR44, ZR52 User Manual
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Riding Mowers
ZR44 & ZR52 (S/N 472619 and below)
Zero Turning Radius Mowers
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356-059M
Operator’s Manual
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you see this symbol, the subsequent
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instructions and warnings are serious - follow
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Blade Engagement Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Deck Lift Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Start Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Moving Mower with Stalled Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Driving the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
To Stop or Decrease Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Increase Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mower Deck Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Lever Neutral Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Dampener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Lever Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Park Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brake Spring Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brake Switch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hydro-Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deck Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Engine RPM Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deck Leveling and Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . 17
Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Deck Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Anti-Scalp Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication 21
Maintenance Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Access to Integrated Pump/Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hydraulic Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Draining the fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Engine Oil and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Deck Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Drive Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mower Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mower Blade Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preparation of Engine for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
New Season Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 5: Specifications & Capacities . 31
Section 6: Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . 33
Section 7: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Section 8: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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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 “Safety Label” 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 may also
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
▲ Escapingfluid underpressure can
penetratethe skin causing serious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOTBODYPARTS, 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.
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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
▲ 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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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.
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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
(Beneath Seat)
838-305C
Warning: Rollover Hazard
(Beneath Bumper on Back
of Frame)
838-306C
Warning: Do not operate
without deflector
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838-307C
Warning: Moving Parts
(Both Sides)
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838-308C
Warning: Rotating Blade
Hazard (Both Sides)
838-310C
Warning: General
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Introduction
Introduction
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 Razor Z Mowers from Land Pride are compact in size
andidealfor homeowner grassmaintenance. The RazorZ
is a true zero-turn mower: When mowing alongside a
building or landscaping, the Razor Z turns within its own
width, allowing you to turn away and not hit anything with
therearend. Alsothe steering leverheights areadjustable
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 newOperator’s or Parts Manual contactyour
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 inf ormation 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
Land Pride dealer. A dealer has trained personnel, repair
parts and equipment needed to service the mower.
The parts on your Razor Z Mower have been specially
designed and should only be replaced with genuine Land
Pride parts. Therefore, should your Razor Z require
replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
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For parts and service for your Honda Engine contact
your nearest Honda Dealer or Call Customer
Service Hotline.
Honda Engine Information:
Service Manual: 16 HP - P/N 61ZJ410
18 HP - P/N GXV610K1
20 HP - P/N GXV620K1
Owner’s Manual: 16 HP - P/N 31ZoA600
18 HP - P/N 31ZJ4620
20 HP - P/N 31ZJ4620
Service Hotline: 1-770-497-6400
Serial Number Location
Referto theFigure 1for the locationof yourserial number.
Serial Number Location
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Further Assistance
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new
mower.If forany reasonyou donot understandany partof
this manual or are not satisfied with the service received,
the following actions are suggested:
1. Discussthe matter with your dealership service
managermaking sure he is aware of anyproblems you
mayhaveand that he has had the opportunity to 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 or E-mail to:
Figure 1
Land Pride
Service Department
P.O. Box 5060
Salina, KS 67402-5060
E-mail Address
lpservicedept@landpride.com
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up
Control Lever & Seat Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Theseat (#5)is shippedloose for easein shippingand the
control lever’s upper bolts (#3) nuts (#2) and flat washers
(#4) are removed and the levers are rotated down.
2. Mount the standard seat, in the operating position, to
the seat platform with the four 5/16” x 3/4” bolts (#1)
and four 5/16” flat washers (the platform is slotted so
theseat can be adjusted tothe operator).Connect the
switchwireson themower with the switchwireson the
seat.
3. Mount the deluxe seat (optional), in the operating
position, to the seat platform with the four 5/16” nuts
and four 5/16” flat washers (the platform is slotted so
theseat can be adjusted tothe operator).Connect the
switchwireson themower with the switchwireson the
seat.
4. Rotate the control levers up until the holes line up and
replace the bolts and flat washers as shown.
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Figure 1-1
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Section 2: Operating
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1. Ignition Switch
2. Throttle Lever
3. Control Levers
4. Blade Engagement
Switch
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6
8
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4
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5. Deck Lift Pedal
6. Oil Pressure Light
7. Fuel Tanks
8. Battery
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Razor Z Controls
Figure 2-1
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13
9. Deck Adjusting Rod
10. Anti-Scalp Wheels
11. Discharge Chute
12. Left Deck Cover
10
9
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5
9
10
13. Right Deck Cover
14. Deck Height Indicator
15. Choke Lever
16. Left/Right Fuel Tank
Valve
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WARNING!
Do not operate mower while smoking!
Controls
IMPORTANT: When access is required under the
seat platform and the seat is equipped with the
optional arm rests, 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 the controls described in this
section, refer to Figure 2-1.
Ignition Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
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
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked to engine throttle for controlling engine
speed.Move leverforward to increase engine rpm,move
lever rearward to decrease engine rpm.
Choke
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked to manually operate the engine choke.
Whenthe lever isin the down position, the choke isin the
off (run) position. When the lever is pulled up, the choke
isin the on(start) position. DO NOT operate the machine
with the choke in the on (start) position.
Oil Pressure
Ignition Switch
BladeEngagement
Switch
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Control Panel
Figure 2-2
Light
Throttle
Choke
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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
that will determine which fuel tank the mower is operating
from.It is not importantwhich fuel tank themower is using.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Switch
Figure 2-3
Blade Engagement Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
The Blade engagement switch engages the 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
The Parking Brakes are applied by moving the control
leversfrom theNeutral Position(Figure 2-5) to an outward
position (Refer to Figure 2-4). Each rear wheel brake
operates independently of the other.
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WARNING!
In the event of a system failure while mowing, engage both
parking brakes to stop or slow mower. Refer to Figure 2-4.
Control Levers
Refer to Figure 2-5:
Theselevers controlthe mower’sspeed, direction, neutral
lock and park brake. Levers are used to steer, accelerate,
brake and change direction. The mower will not move
when engine is on, drive pumps are operating and control
levers are in park brake position (out).
Control Levers
Control Levers
Figure 2-5
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WARNING!
The parking brake is not designed to hold the mower on steep
slopes.
Deck Lift Pedal
Refer to Figure 2-6:
Thedeck 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
Locking Pin
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Figure 2-6
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Section 2: Operating
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 and locate
and correct the problem.
Safety Start Interlock System
Themoweris equippedwith asafetystart interlocksystem
consisting of the brake switches, 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
immediatelyifit malfunctions.Themachine incorporatesa
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
safety feature designed to prevent runaway or accidental
entanglement. To inspect the system:
5. The operator must be on the seat when testing the
seat switch.
6. Set both control levers in the park brake position.
7. Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating
temperature.
8. With the blade engagement switch down and the
control levers in the park brake position, slowly raise
off of the seat. The engine should continue to run.
9. With the blade engagement switch up and/or the
controlleversin the neutralposition, slowly raiseoff of
the seat. The engine should stop within two seconds.
10. If the engine fails to stop when the blade engagement
switch is up or one or both of the control levers is in
and the operator is off the seat, check the function of
the seat switch. If the seat switch is not operating
properly (is not opening or closing) and if the cause
cannot be determined, replace the seat switch.
If the problem cannot be located, contact your Land Pride
Dealer.
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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
TheRazor Z 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:
A. Control levers are in the brake position.
B. Blade engagement switch is in the down (OFF)
position.
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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.
Thefollowing 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-operationchecking. (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.
IMPORTANT: The engine starter should not be
operatedfor periods longerthen 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. Performtestto make sure safetystart interlocksystem
isoperating properly. Referto“Safety Start Interlock
System” on this page.
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” page 34.
7. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before
advancing the throttle and/or engaging the blade
clutch.
8. Beforestopping the engine,place the control leversin
the brakeposition, 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.
ZR44 & ZR52 (S/N 472619 and below) Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 356-059M 7/16/07
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