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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M
Table of Contents
12/15/15
Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-3:
!
WARNING
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.
• Always disconnect negative (black) cable from battery
before disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) cable to the battery’s
positive (+) post before reconnecting negative (black)
cable to the battery’s negative (-) post.
!
WARNING
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts
when removing or installing battery. Do not allow metal tools
to short between 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 can result in personal injury.
Connect black 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 the correct torque.
Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-3
IMPORTANT: The black negative battery cable is
disconnected before leaving the factory and is to be
disconnected after initial dealer set-up to prevent
battery discharge while sitting on the dealer lot.
Negative Post
Black Battery
Cable
Red Battery
Cable
27753
Positive Post Located
Under Red Cover
Engine Preparations
1. Check engine oil level at the dipstick. Add oil if below
full mark. Do not overfill. Refer to Engine Operator’s
Manual for oil recommendation and to “Engine Oil
and Oil Filter” on page 44 in this manual.
2. See instructions under “Fuel System” on page 38.
After reading “Fuel System” instructions, add a
small amount of gasoline with a fuel stabilizer to one of
the fuel tanks.
3. Switch fuel tank valve to the fuel tank with gasoline.
See “Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve” on page 14.
NOTE: Mowers are shipped from the factory
without fuel in the fuel tanks.