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Section 2 Operation
Z52®, Z60® & Z72® Zero Turning Radius Mowers Accu-Z 356-005M 03/11/03
Land Pride
Use high blade speed. Your Accu Z is designed to
operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls
blade speed. The highestblade speed generally gives the
best cut.
Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown
area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge
towards the outside, not towards center, of mowing area.
Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left turns
because sidedischarge is to right. Refer toFigure 2-10. In
any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed
area because grass is then mowed twice. Mowing twice
puts an unnecessary loadon the unitand reduces mowing
efficiency.
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WARNING!
Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards
bystanders.
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WARNING!
Never operate the mower deck with discharge chute removed or
in raised position.
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WARNING!
Always check area to be mowed for rocks and other debris
before mowing.
Mower Deck Operation
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DANGER!
Never attempt to make any adjustmentsto the mower deckwhile
the engine is running or with the blade engagement switch
engaged. Mower blades cannot be seen and are located very
close to deck housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.
With the engine running, engage the blade engagement
switch (Refer to Figure 2-11) and advance engine throttle
to full rpm.
Blade Engagement Switch
Figure 2-11
Discharge Chute
Figure 2-10
Discharge
Chute
19065
NOTE: Engaging the blade engagement switch at
high engine rpm or when under heavy load (in tall
grass for example) can cause belts toslip, resulting in
premature wear or possible damage.
Blade Engagement
Switch
19059