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Section 2: Operating Procedures
ZT60 & ZT72 Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z
®
357-103M
8/26/08
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 7
• Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, pg. 10
• Section 2: Operating Procedures, pgs. 13 to 21
• Section 3: Adjustments, pgs. 23 to 31
• Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, pgs. 34 to 51
The following Operating Checklist should be performed
before operating your mower:
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 35.
Operating Checklist
✔ Check Reference
Read “Important Safety Information”
Page 1
Read “Operating Procedures”
Page 13
Lubricate mower as needed. Refer to Lubrication.
Page 50
Check mower safety start interlock system daily
prior to operation.
Page 16
Check mower initially and periodically for loose
bolts & pins, Torque Values Chart.
Page 58
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Page 13
Check blade for nicks and sharpness.
Page 47
Controls
For general location of controls described in this section,
refer to Figure 2-1: on page 13 and Figure 2-2.
!
WARNING
Do not operate mower while smoking!
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
IMPORTANT: Always operate throttle at full engine
rpm speed while traveling or cutting grass. Slow
engine rpm may overheat the engine.
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Engine Oil
Pressure Light
Ignition Switch
Hour Meter
Throttle
Blade
Engagement
Switch
Choke