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Riding Mowers Accu-Z
ZT60 & ZT72 Zero Turning Radius Mowers
®
26689
357-103M
Operator’s Manual
Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent
instructions andwarningsare serious - follow without exception. Your life 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Serial Number Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Further Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Uncrating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Lever Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Seat Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Discharge Chute Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Hitch Plate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Engine Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remove Mower From Crate Floor . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Section 2: Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . 13
Mower Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Blade Engagement Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Deck Lift Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety Start Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Driving the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Moving Mower with Stalled Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safe Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mower Deck Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
General Operating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Neutral Creep Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Control Lever Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Steering Dampener Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Park Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Park Brake Lever Arm . . . . . . . . . 26
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Upper Control Lever Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Forward Travel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ground Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Deck Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Deck Leveling & Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .29
Deck Level Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Deck Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Anti-Scalp Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Front Axle Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Section 4: Options & Accessories . . . . . . . . 32
Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) . . . . . . . . . .32
Folding Soft Top Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Light Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Screw Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Mulching Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Grass Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 34
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Maintenance Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Hydrostatic Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Hydraulic Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Hydraulic Oil and Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Draining The Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
General Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Oil Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Engine Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Engine Air Filter Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Deck Belt Replacement Instructions . . . . . . . . . .45
Ground Belt Replacement Instructions . . . . . . . .46
Mower Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Preparation of Engine for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .48
New Season Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Deck Lift Pivot Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Left Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Right Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Center Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Front Axle Center Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Caster Wheel Bearing Zerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 52
Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . 54
Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Section 9: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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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 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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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 fluid under pressure can
penetratetheskincausingserious 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 BODYPARTS, 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 treated within a few hours or gangrene may result.
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Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.
911
Wear Protective Equipment
Protective clothing and equipment
should be worn.
Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting clothing.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss. Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.
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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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Seat platform and seat removed to show decal
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838-303C
Danger: Battery (In Engine Compartment Beneath The Seat Mount)
838-829C
Caution: Do Not Power Wash
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Warning: Moving Parts
838-310C
Warning: General
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Warning: Fuel (Imbedded in Fuel Tank)
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Warning: Rotating Blade Hazard
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Warning: Do not operator without deflector
838-815C
Warning: Rollover Hazard
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Danger: Guard Missing 3- Places
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838-949C
Warning: Safe operating Instructions
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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 skilledworkersusingqualitymaterials.Properassembly, maintenance and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine.

Application

The Accu-Z ZT60 and ZT72 Series Mowers from Land Pride are commercial duty mowers. They are very maneuverable, extremely comfortable, highly productive, and come in cutting configurations designed to meet the needs of even the most discriminating owners and custom operators. This makes the Accu-Z Series one of the premier choices of grass maintenance machines for ranchers, farmers, large estate owners, cemeteries, municipalities, campuses, and landscape maintenance contractors.
TheAccu-ZSeries Mowers come equipped with a choice of either 60" or 72" cutting decks with high blade tip speedsthatrange from 18,768 feet per minuteonthe60" deck to 18,574 feet per minute on the 72" deck. The cutting decks adjust from 1/2" to 4 1/2" cutting height in 1/4" increments. The 60" deck meet the needs of customers who need to mow in tighter areas around obstacles or want to maintain a lower cutting height over undulating terrain. The more productive 72" cutting deck will meet the needs of customers with more level and open areas to cut and just want to get the mowing job done faster. The 60" cutting deck models offer a choice of 24 hp Honda, 25 and 31 hp Kawasaki, and 27 and 30 hp Kohler air-cooled engines while the 72" deck models offer a choice of 25 and 31 hp Kawasaki and 27 and 30 hp Kohler air cooled engines for proven performance, power, and reliability.
Customers living in areas with hills or warmer and wetter climates will typically want to employ the floating axle capability for enhanced traction capability and a smoother ride. Twin-lever hydrostatic steering will enable 60" models to turn with-in their overall length. Couple this outstanding maneuverability with a 10 mph mowing speed and low center of gravity and you’ve got mowing capability that’s fast, safe, comfortable, and easyto transport. Top all ofthis off with LandPride’s new electrically released automotive drum style braking system.TheAccu-Z ZT60 and ZT72 Series Mowersfrom Land Pride will meet the commercial duty needs described above.
See “Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” on page 52 and “Section 7: Features and Benefits” on page 54 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 siting 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. A dealer 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.
Owner’s Manual Part No.
Honda - 24 HP . . . . . . . . 31ZJ4621
Kaswaski - 25 HP. . . . . . 99920-2145-10
Kaswaski - 31 HP. . . . . . 99920-2232
Kohler - 27 & 30 HP . . . . 24 590 02
Service Manual Part No.
Honda - 24 HP . . . . . . . . 61ZJ410Z
Kaswaski - 25 HP. . . . . . 99924-2045-02
Kaswaski - 31 HP. . . . . . 99924-2089-01
Kohler - 27 & 30 HP . . . . TP-2450-C
Service Hotline Phone No.
Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-770-497-6400
Kaswaski . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-433-5640
Kohler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-544-2444
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Serial Number Plate

For prompt service always use the serial number and modelnumber when ordering parts from your LandPride dealer.Besuretoincludeyourserialandmodel numbers incorrespondencealso. Refer to Figure 1forthe location of your serial number plate.

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 youmay haveand 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 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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NOTE: For correct torque values, refer to
“Torque Values Chart” on page 58.

Uncrating Instructions

The shipping crate is assembled together at the corners with nails and the Accu-Z is secured to the crate floor with metal bands.
1. First pry the top panel free with a pry bar. Then remove the side panels in the same way.
2. Cut metal bands secur ing front and rear wheels to the crate floor. Discard bands.
3. Complete assembly instructions and engine preparations below before driving mower off the crate floor.
Platform Tabs
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Figure 1-1
NOTE: To make final control lever adjustments,
see "Upper Control Lever Adjustments" on page 27.

Seat Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-1:
The seat (#6) is shipped factory mounted to the hinged seatplatform(#2) and attached to theshippingcrate with four lag bolts.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to cut seat material when removing protective packing around the seat. Cutting seat material will void its warranty.
1. Removefour lag bolts securing seat platform (#2) to the shipping crate.
2. Spread control levers (#1) fully apart before attaching the seat platform to the mower frame.
3. Pivot arm rest on the Deluxe Seat up.
4. Pivot back side of seat platform (#2) up about 45 degrees and Insert platform tabs through slots in the mower platform and onto pins just below the slots.
5. Connect mower switch wires to the seat switch located under the seat.
Refer to Figure 1-2:
6. Hinge seat platform down. The platform will latch automatically. The followingmust be done if the seat platform does not fit over the pilot pin (#2).
a. Loosen 3/8"-16 hex socket head cap screw (#1). b. Adjust pilot pin (#2) to be centered in the seat
platform pin hole.
c. Tighten 3/8"-16 hex socket head cap screw (#1).
7. Being careful not to cut seat material, remove protective packing around seat.
8. See "Seat Adjustment" on page 27 for positioning this seat forward and rearward.

Control Lever Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-1:
Control levers (#1) are factory shipped rotated down and secured with bolts in control levers.
1. Loosen bolt (#3A) on upper right control lever (#1).
2. Removebolt(#3B) from lowerright control lever(#8).
3. Rotatecontrolleverup until slotinuppercontrollever aligns with hole in lower control lever.
4. Reinstall3/8"-16 1 1/2"GR5 hex head bolt (#3B), flat washer (#5) and 3/8" nylon lock nut (#4).
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the left control lever.
6. Align control lever handles with each other and tighten bolts (#3A & #3B) to the correct torque.
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Seat latch Adjustment
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Discharge Chute Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-3:
Model ZT72 riding mower discharge chute is shipped loose. ZT60 discharge chute is shipped attached.
1. Attach discharge chute (#1) to the deck by inser ting
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 round head square neck bolts (#2) up through the deck bottom as shown.
2. Secure with 3/8" flanged locknuts (#3). Tighten nuts
to correct torque. See Torque Char t on page 58.
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Figure 1-3

Hitch Plate Assembly

Refer to Figure 1-4:
A hitch plate (#1) is supplied with the mower and is shipped turned around backwards and mounted to the rear bumper.
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"-18x 5/8" GR5 hexhead flange screws.
3. Tighten 5/16" hex head flange screws (#2) to
17 ft. lbs. of torque.
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 1-5:
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Incorrect battery cable connections can damage the 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 abatterygasexplosionwhichwill result in personal injury.
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.
WARNING
• Always disconnect negative (black) battery cable before
disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) battery cable to the positive(+)post before reconnectingnegative(black)cable to the negative (-) post.
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WARNING
Negative Post
Red Positive Battery Cable
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Figure 1-4
Positive Post Located Under Red Cover
IMPORTANT: The negative battery cable is
disconnected before leaving the factory and is to be disconnected after initial dealer set-up to prevent battery discharge while setting on the dealer lot.
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Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-5
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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. Referto engine manual for oilrecommendation. Also see"Engine Oil and OilFilter" instructions onpage 42.
NOTE:Mowersareshippedfrom thefactorywith the
fuel tank
2. Add gasoline with a fuel stabilizer to perform initial starting operations. See "Fuel System" instructions on page 41 before adding fuel.
s empty.

Remove Mower From Crate Floor

IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and understand
"Section 2: Operating Procedures", pages 13 to 21 before starting and moving the mower.
1. Make a ramp in front and level with the crate floor to be used for driving the mower off.
2. Checkunderthemowertomakesure itisnotbanded to the crate floor. Remove any bands that are still present.
3. Following all precautions and operating information provided in "Section 2: Operating Procedures" before starting and driving the mower off.
4. Raise the 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 23.
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Mower Features

Refer to Figure 2-1:
Your Accu-Z riding mower is designed with innovative and state-of-the -art features. Knowing the location and
how these features work will make handling your mower morecomfortable.Belowisalist of major features we will be reviewing in this section.
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1. Blade Engagement Switch
2. Oil Pressure Light
3. Ignition Switch
4. Hour Meter
5. Throttle Lever
6. Choke Knob
7. Battery (Located under the seat)
8. Control Levers
9. Deck Height Indicator
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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
17. Fuel Caps & Tanks
18. Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve (May be located on either side)
Accu-Z Features
Figure 2-1
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19. Seat Platform (Guard)
20. Rear Bumper/Muffler Shield (Guard)
21. Brake Release (Located at rear under gas tanks)
22. Floating Axle
23. Front Axle Lock Pins
24. Seat Release Latch
25. Seat Adjustment Latch
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Operating Check List

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon awareness, concern, prudence and 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 andbecome totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
Important Safety Information, pgs. 1 to 7
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, pg. 10
Section 2: Operating Procedures , pgs. 13 to 21
Section 3: Adjustments, pgs. 23 to 31
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication,pgs. 34 to 51
The following Operating Checklist should be performed before operating your mower:
Operating Checklist
Check Reference
Read “Important Safety Information” Read “Operating Procedures”
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Controls

For general location of controls described in this section, refer to Figure 2-1: on page 13 and Figure 2-2.
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WARNING
Do not operate mower while smoking!

Ignition Switch

Refer to Figure 2-2:
A three position ignition switch: off, run, and start is provided.Withkeyinserted,rotateitclockwiseto START 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 enginerpm and rearward todecrease 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.
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.
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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 the engine is 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 35.
IMPORTANT: Always operate throttle at full engine rpm speed while traveling or cutting grass. Slow engine rpm may overheat the engine.
Blade Engagement Switch
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Ignition Switch
Hour Meter
Choke
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Choke

Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 14:
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 NOT operate mower with the choke pulled up or on. (engine starting position).

Blade Engagement Switch

Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 14:
Theblade engagement switch engages the deck blades. Pullswitch up to engageblades and push switchdown to disengage 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 in front and below the seat 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 being used. Switch valve from one tank to the other when tank in use is about out of fuel. The mower does not have to be turned off to make the switch. See “Fuel System” on page 41 for more information.
Pullcontrolleverstogetherat the handles to release park brakes. Move control levers either forward or rearward from neutral position to start moving.
Move the control levers to neutral to stop and to park to set park brakes.
IMPORTANT: Both control lever must be spread fully apart before park brakes are applied.
See “Driving the Mower” on page 17 for a detailed description of operating the control levers.
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Both Control Lever Must Be Spread Fully Apart Before Park Brakes Are Set.
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Figure 2-4
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Center Position “O” as Shown is OFF
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Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Figure 2-3

Control Levers

Refer to Figure 2-4 & Figure 2-5:
The control levers are used to steer, accelerate, brake and change direction.
Always set both control levers in park position before getting off the mower and always leave control levers in park until seated and ready to start traveling.
Control Levers Placed In Neutral Operating Position
Neutral Slot
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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 footwill 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.
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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 controlleversspread fully apart(setinparkposition), 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 levers spread fully apart, restart engine.
7. Pull the left control lever in and slowly raise off the seat. The engine should stop within five seconds.
8. With control levers spread fully apart, restart engine.
9. With control levers set in park position (fully apart) and engine running at a slow idle, pull up on the blade engagement switch to tur n 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 wiring can be determined.
11. Contact your local Land Pride Dealer if the problem cannot be located.
DeckHeight
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Figure 2-6
Whengoing over obstructions, push the deck lift pedal 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.
Indicator

Safety Start Interlock System

The mower is equipped with a safety start interlock system consisting of park switch, seat switch and blade engagement switch. This system is an important mower safetyfeaturedesignedtoprevent 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.
IfbladeengagementswitchisOFFandbothcontrolarms are in park and the operator gets off the seat, the mower engine will continue to run.
Thesafetystartinterlocksystemshouldbecheckeddaily 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

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WARNING
Never leave the machine unattended with key in ignition switch.
TheAccu-Zsafetystartinterlocksystemisalso 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 full 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 leversare not in park position or if blade 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 14.)
2. Make sure both control levers are in par k 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 starter shouldnot 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 16.
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 56.
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

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Never make sudden stops or sudden reversing of travel 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
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DANGER
To Start and Increase Speed
Refer to Figure 2-7 on page 18:
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.
Start backing up by gently pulling onthe control levers.
Thefurther back the controllevers are pulled thefaster the travel speed.
To Decrease Speed and Stop
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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 2-4 on Page 15. 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 18:
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.
Spreadboth control levers fully aparttoapply 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.
To Steer
Refer to Figure 2-7 on page 18:
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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