Land Pride Z52 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Section 2 Operation
03/11/03
Z52®, Z60® & Z72® Zero Turning Radius Mowers Accu-Z 356-005M
Land Pride
Instrumentation
Electronic Hour Meter
Refer to Figure 2-7:
Registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours.
Connected to the ignition switch, the meter records the
accumulative time while the ignition key is switched to the
RUN position and the operator is on the seat.
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
The mower is equipped witha safety start interlock system
consisting of the brake switches, seat switch, and deck
clutch switch. Check mower safety start interlock system
daily, prior to operation. This system is an important
mower safety feature. It should be repaired immediately if
it malfunctions. The machineincorporates a separate seat
switch which will stop the mower engine when the
operator is unseated for any reason while the mower is
moving or the deck clutch is engaged. This is a safety
feature designed to prevent runaway or accidental
entanglement. To inspect the system:
1. The operator must be on the seat when testing the
seat switch.
2. Set both control levers in the park brake position.
3. Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating
temperature.
4. With the deck clutch switch down and the control
levers inthe park brake position, slowly raise off of the
seat. The engine should continue to run.
5. With the deck clutch switch up and/or the control
levers in the neutral position, slowly raise off of the
seat. The engine should stop within two seconds.
6. If the engine fails to stop when the deck clutch 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 and
if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat
switch.
If the problem can not be located, contact your Land Pride
Dealer.
!
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 the mower without a properly
functioning seat safety switch.
!
WARNING!
The safety interlock system must not be disconnected or
bypassed.
Engine Starting
The Accu 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. Deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position.
The following steps arethe 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-
operation checking.
2. Make sure the control levers are in the brake position
and deck clutch switch is disengaged.
3. Set throttle at approximately 1/2 open position.
4. Insert key inignition switch and rotate full clockwise to
engage starting motor. Release key when engine
starts.
Hour Meter
Figure 2-7
Hour Meter
19062
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 deck clutch switch is engaged
the engine will stop.
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.