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Section 8: Troubleshooting
8/26/08
ZT60 & ZT72 Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z
®
357-103M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Low oil pressure
(Indicated by oil light on while engine is
running.)
Low oil level Add oil
Oil diluted or too light Change oil and check for source of
contamination
High oil consumption
Numerous See your dealer
Mower jerky when starting or operates in
one direction only
Steering control linkage needs
adjustment
Adjust linkage
Hydro-drive faulty See your dealer
Hydraulic system operates hot
Hydro-drive faulty See your dealer
Not operating engine at rated speed Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm
Mower creeps when steering control
levers are in neutral
Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage
Mower circles or veers in one direction
Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage
Hydro-drive faulty See your dealer
Mower creeps in park
Steering linkage needs adjustment
Brakes worn or out of adjustment
Replace or adjust as required
Parking brakes will not hold on slopes of
15 deg. or less.
Brakes worn or out of adjustment Replace or adjust as required
Symptoms Probable Causes Suggested Remedies