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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
2/27/07
Z44 & Z52 (S/N 472620 -526170) Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z Razor
®
357-044M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-3:
!
WARNING
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.
• Always disconnect negative (black) battery cable before
disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+)post before reconnecting negative(black) cable
to the negative (-) post.
!
WARNING
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 explosion which will result in personal
injury.
Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-3
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.
Negative
Post
BlackNegative
Battery Cable
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.
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.
Refer to engine manual for oil recommendation. Also
see "Engine Oil and Oil Filter" instructions on page 32.
2. See "Fuel System" instructions on page 31 before
adding fuel. Add fuel to the fuel tank.
Remove Mower From Crate Floor
1. Make a ramp in front and level with the crate floor to
be used for driving the mower off.
2. Check under the mower to make sure 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.
NOTE: Vehicles are shipped from the factory with
about a quart of fuel in the tank
.
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and understand
"Section 2: Operating Procedures", pages 10 to 18
before starting and moving the mower.