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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
8/26/08
ZT60 & ZT72 Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z
®
357-103M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Discharge Chute Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-3:
Model ZT72 riding mower discharge chute is shipped
loose. ZT60 discharge chute is shipped attached.
1. Attach discharge chute (#1) to the deck by inserting
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 round head square neck bolts (#2)
up through the deck bottom as shown.
2. Secure with 3/8" flanged locknuts (#3). Tighten nuts
to correct torque. See Torque Chart on page 58.
Discharge Chute Assembly
Figure 1-3
Hitch Plate Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-4:
A hitch plate (#1) is supplied with the mower and is
shipped turned around backwards and mounted to the
rear bumper.
1. Remove two 5/16"-18 x 5/8" GR5 hex flange
screws (#2) and hitch plate (#1) from under the
bumper.
2. Rotate and reinstall hitch plate (#1) as shown with
existing 5/16"-18 x 5/8" GR5 hex head flange screws.
3. Tighten 5/16" hex head flange screws (#2) to
17 ft. lbs. of torque.
Hitch Plate Assembly
Figure 1-4
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Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-5:
!
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) 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.
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.
Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-5
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
Positive Post
Located Under
Red Cover
Red Positive
Battery Cable
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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.