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Section 2: Operating Procedures
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
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
having read, 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:
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 27.
Controls
For general location of the controls described in this
section, refer to Figure 2-1 on page 10 and Figure 2-2 on
page 11.
!
WARNING
Do not operate mower while smoking!
Operating Checklist
✔ Check Reference
Read “Important Safety Information”
Page 1
Read “Operating Procedures”
Page 10
Lubricate mower as needed. Refer to Lubrication.
Page 37
Check mower safety start interlock system daily
prior to operation.
Page 13
Check mower initially and periodically for loose
bolts & pins, Torque Values Chart.
Page 44
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Page 10
Check blade for nicks and sharpness.
Page 34
Ignition Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A three position ignition switch: off, run, and start is
provided. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to 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
engine rpm and 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.
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
control knob is pulled up, the choke is on (engine starting
position). Shut choke off soon after engine has started.
IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to the deluxe seat
arm rests when hinging the seat platform. Before
hinging the seat platform up, spread the control
levers fully apart, set the park lever to (ON) and pivot
the seat arm rests up.
IMPORTANT: Always operate throttle at full engine
rpm while traveling or cutting grass. Slow engine
rpm may overheat engine and hydraulic Pumps.
23686
Engine Oil
Pressure Light
Ignition Switch
Hour Meter
Blade
Engagement
Switch
Choke
Throttle
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate mower with choke
pulled up or on. (engine starting position).