Land Pride Accu-Z Razor Z48, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Read the Operator s manual entirely When you see this symbol the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception Your life and the lives of others depend on it Z48 Z54 ZSR54 ZSR60 Accu Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357 344M Operator s Manual 11 05 10 27751 27750 Razor ZSR Series Razor Z Series ...

Page 2: ...rk Brake 15 Control Levers 16 Deck Lift Pedal 16 Engine Starting 16 Engine Shut Down Sequence 16 Safety Start Interlock System 17 Driving the Mower 17 Accessing Area Beneath the Seat 19 Moving Mower with Stalled Engine 19 Safe Operating Instructions 20 General Operating Information 22 Section 3 Adjustments 23 Torque Requirements 23 Tire Pressure 23 Front Floating Axle ZSR Models Only 23 Steering A...

Page 3: ...ment damage Look For The Safety Alert Symbol The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken When you see this symbol be alert and carefully read the message that follows it In addition to design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence ...

Page 4: ...rly Remove buildup of grease oil or debris Remove all tools and unused parts from mower before operation Keep Riders Off Machinery Riders obstruct the operator s view they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate equipment Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious...

Page 5: ...ss Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel using the correct...

Page 6: ...lled during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by Land Pride When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request 4 Refer to this section for proper label placement To install new labels a Clean the area the label is to be placed b Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to be placed c Peel backing ...

Page 7: ...ty Information 11 05 10 Z48 Z54 ZSR54 ZSR60 Accu Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357 344M Table of Contents 838 307C Warning Moving Parts 27754 838 833C Warning Fuel Imbedded in Fuel Tank 838 310C Warning General 27754 27756 ...

Page 8: ...on Z48 Z54 ZSR54 ZSR60 Accu Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357 344M 11 05 10 Table of Contents 838 815C Warning Rollover Hazard 27755 838 306C Warning Do not operator without deflector 27755 838 308C Warning Rotating Blade Hazard 27755 ...

Page 9: ... Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357 344M Table of Contents 27757 838 444C Danger Muffler Hot Both Sides of Engine Floor platform Pulley Shields have been removed to show decals 27757 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 3 Places 848 268C Warning Safe Operating Instructions 27823 ...

Page 10: ...nce The Razor is a true zero turn mower When mowing alongside a building or landscaping the Razor allows you to turn away and not hit anything with the rear end Control lever heights are also adjustable making the mower comfortable to handle See Section 6 Specifications Capacities on page 51 and Section 7 Features and Benefits on page 54 for additional information and performance enhancing options...

Page 11: ...he following actions are suggested 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager making sure he is aware of any problems you may have and that he has had the opportunity to assist you 2 If you are still not satisfied seek out the owner or general manager of the dealership explain the problem and request assistance 3 For further assistance write to Land Pride Service Department 1525 Eas...

Page 12: ...l lever aligns with hole in lower control lever 4 Reinstall 3 8 16 1 1 2 GR5 hex head bolt 2B flat washer 3 and 3 8 nylon lock nut 4 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the left control lever 6 Align control lever handles with each other and tighten bolts 2A 2B to the correct torque NOTE For correct torque values refer to Torque Values Chart on page 58 27758 Seat Assembly Refer to Figure 1 2 The seat is shi...

Page 13: ...e shown and tighten nylock nut to 36 ft lbs of torque 3 Orient seat belt retractor 6 with spring retractor facing out as shown Insert 7 16 bolt 1B through flat washer 3 mounting hole C seat belt retractor 6 and flat washer 3 Secure bolt with nylock nut 2 Rotate seat belt retractor to the approximate angle shown and tighten nylock nut to 36 ft lbs of torque Folding ROPS Assembly Refer to Figure 1 5...

Page 14: ...ttery 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 Connect black 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 the correct torque Connecting the Negative Cable...

Page 15: ... 12 7 8 10 17 21 25 22 22 15 24 23 1 Control Panel See Figure 2 2 on page 14 2 Battery Located under the seat 3 Control Levers 4 Deck Height Indicator 5 Discharge Chute Guard 6 Right Deck Cover Guard 7 Left Deck Cover Guard 8 Anti Scalp Wheels 9 Deck Height Gauge Bar 10 Floor Platform Guard 11 Deck Lift Pedal 12 Fuel Caps Tanks 13 Left Right Fuel Tank Valve Below Right Arm Rest 14 Seat Platform Gu...

Page 16: ...ll required adjustments Refer to Section 3 Adjustments Page 23 Read and follow all operating procedures Refer to Section 2 Operating Procedures Page 13 Check mower safety start interlock system daily prior to operation Page 17 Perform all Maintenance and Lubrications Refer to Section 5 Maintenance Lubrication Page 31 Make sure their are no hydraulic leaks on the unit Refer to Avoid High Pressure F...

Page 17: ...s not have to be turned off to make the switch See Fuel System on page 39 for more information Left Right Fuel Tank Valve Figure 2 3 IMPORTANT DO NOT operate mower with the choke pulled up or on engine starting position IMPORTANT With mower stopped engage cutting blades with engine at half throttle and then increase throttle to full engine speed before operating control levers Clutch belts or deck...

Page 18: ...ollowing steps are correct procedures for starting the engine If difficulty is encountered contact your local Land Pride Dealer 1 Before starting the engine make sure a Blade engagement switch is OFF b Both control levers are positioned OUT c Park brake is ON 2 Set speed control to approximately 1 2 open throttle 3 Insert key into ignition switch and rotate clockwise to engage starting motor Relea...

Page 19: ...FF does not stop engine from running when becoming unseated However the engine will stop running if the operator gets off the seat with one or both control levers IN or if blade engagement switch is ON IMPORTANT The operator must be on the seat when testing the switches Contact your local Land Pride Dealer if the problem cannot be resolved Control Lever Switches 1 With blade engagement switch OFF ...

Page 20: ...d until neutral is reached Move control levers to neutral to stop Spread both control levers fully apart and engage the park brake To Steer Refer to Figure 2 7 on page 18 To Steer Straight While Traveling Forward Push control levers forward an equal distance To Steer Straight While Backing Up Pull control levers rearward an equal distance To Turn Left While Traveling Forward Move right control lev...

Page 21: ...rm catches on the seat platform Insert 1 4 carriage bolt in the latch arm and secure with hex flange nut 4 See Seat Adjustment on page 25 for positioning seat forward and rearward Moving Mower with Stalled Engine Refer to Figure 2 9 Each hydro drive is equipped with a bypass valve for the purpose of moving the mower when the engine is inoperable Both bypass valve rods are located at the rear of th...

Page 22: ...bris to prevent sever burns to the body Make sure all debris around the muffler have been removed before parking the mower inside a building or garage WARNING Mower deck and operator platform can be slippery when wet Always make sure your footing is secure when climbing onto the mower to be seated WARNING Always wear hearing protection safety glasses clothing that does not hang loosely and shoes o...

Page 23: ...tions will void warranty to all parts directly and indirectly affected by the modification Do not pull a trailer or implement exceeding a gross weight of 300 pounds and 50 pounds tongue weight Loss of control may result Do not make turns so sharp as to cause trailer or implement being towed to come in contact with the mower Damage may result Do not attach an implement trailer or other device to th...

Page 24: ...he engine to warm up momentarily If your mower has just been running and the engine is already warm using the choke is probably not necessary With the engine at half throttle release the parking brake by pushing the lever forward and down all the way Then reach forward and bring both steering levers equally together in the neutral position just in front of you It s now time to test your steering s...

Page 25: ...il openings fuel openings and air inlets Minute dust particles are abrasive to close tolerance engine and hydraulic components Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled personnel Consult your Land Pride service center when assistance is needed Torque Requirements Refer to Torque Values Chart on page 58 to determine correct torque val...

Page 26: ... Disengage blade switch and turn ignition switch off 2 Position control levers in neutral position as shown 3 Remove fan mounting hardware and fans 4 if jam nuts 3 are not easily accessible 4 Loosen jam nuts 3 at both ends of the linkage rods by 5 or more full turns approximately 1 4 5 Using the flat area 1 on the linkage rods rotate rods to lengthen or shorten them until the levers align with the...

Page 27: ... or left when pushing the levers equally forward IMPORTANT Make sure the lower control levers have been adjusted before adjusting the upper control levers See page 24 for lower control lever adjustment instructions NOTE Adjust the seat to operate the deck pedal comfortably before making the Reach Adjustment See Seat Adjustment on this page for instructions Make the following adjustments if you pre...

Page 28: ...ion spring 11 by tightening up eyebolt 10 Replace deck belt when it becomes excessively worn or damaged Instructions for replacing the deck drive belt are provided on page 44 With deck height set at 3 check length of deck drive extension spring 11 to verify if belt tension is correct Installed spring length should be 4 3 4 1 8 See Figure 3 6 Vary spring length by adjusting length of eye bolt 10 Ad...

Page 29: ...uts 18 20 four or more turns away from spring assist trunnion 19 8 Loosen adjuster jam nuts 15 24 and adjuster yoke whiz nuts 27 28 9 Loosen adjuster screws 14 23 until adjuster yokes 16 25 can move up and down freely 10 Set cutting height at 3 1 4 by turning deck stop 1 around so that its flat side is against stop handle 2 and then place deck stop into the 3 cutting height hole 3 in deck height g...

Page 30: ...kwise to decrease springs tension and to increase deck weight against the stop handle 5 After adjusting nut 35 has been properly adjusted tighten jam nut 36 against the adjusting nut 6 Replace floor platform 31 tighten screws 32 Deck Adjustment Left Side Shown Figure 3 9 27822 Spring tension eyebolt 34 may need adjusted for customer preference Deck Adjustment Right Side Shown Figure 3 8 27812 1 De...

Page 31: ... top notches 3 4 below if mounted in the 2nd notches 1 1 4 below if mounted in the 3rd notches 1 3 4 below if mounted in the bottom notches For protection of the deck and blades it is best if the rollers are mounted in the lowest possible notches without rollers touching the ground For example If deck cutting height is set at 1 the rollers should be mounted to the 2nd notches down from the top 278...

Page 32: ...R 357 358A MULCH KIT 60 RAZOR 890 991C MULCH MOWER BLADES 54 RAZOR 890 702C MULCH MOWER BLADES 60 RAZOR Refer to Figure 4 3 Give your lawn that fresh cut grass look without the unsightly grass clippings by installing the Mulching Kit and Mulching Blades sold separately on your mower deck Light Kit 357 160A LIGHT KIT Z MOWER Refer to Figure 4 4 Make seeing easier when completing a job after sundown...

Page 33: ...ance is needed Maintenance Safety WARNING Read and observe all safety warnings in this manual and in the engine service manual WARNING Except when checking or changing components always keep protective shields on for safety as well as for cleanliness WARNING Keep your machine clean Remove all deposits of trash and clippings A dirty machine can cause engine fires and hydraulic overheating as well a...

Page 34: ...ituations can cause serious damage to the equipment and or personal injury It is recommended that the following be checked after the first 2 hours of initial operation and after removal for repair or replacement Thereafter they should be checked every 50 hours of operation Blade bolts See item 12 on page 34 Electric Clutch bolt See item 44 in list at top of page 34 and balloon No 44 in Figure 5 5 ...

Page 35: ...mes first X A Service per hours indicated in column or annually whichever comes first Maintenance Schedule Service at Intervals Indicated Every 25 Hrs Every 50 Hrs Every 100 Hrs Every 200 Hrs Every 500 Hrs Refer to Page Clean mower Deck Engine Cooling System Daily After engine has cooled Verify Safety Start Interlock System Daily Before each use 17 Inspect Unit for loose hardware and damage Daily ...

Page 36: ... 11 Discharge Chute Refer to Figure 5 3 12 Blade Bolt 13 Blade Washer 14 Cutting Blades 15 Deck Underside Refer to Figure 5 4 16 Engine Oil Fill Dipstick Kawasaki RH side Briggs Stratton LH side 17 Engine Oil Drain Plug Under oil fill dipstick 18 Engine Oil Filter 19 Engine Air Cleaner 20 Fuel Filter Location varies by engine 21 Seat Release Latch Not visible Located on rear of seat pan 22 Hydraul...

Page 37: ...ngine Shown Figure 5 4 Bottom view of Mower Deck Not Shown Figure 5 5 27764 26 29 28 32 24 23 16 22 31 17 18 Left Side Right Side 30 27 31 30 16 17 Briggs Stratton Kawasaki 20 21 22 25 32 Pulley Guard See Figure 5 2 Pulley Guard See Figure 5 2 27803 34 35 37 38 38 40 40 42 39 39 36 33 42 41 Left Side Right Side 43 43 Deck Belt See Figure 5 2 41 44 19 ...

Page 38: ...ng the battery Flush area with clean water and call a physician immediately Acid will also damage clothing WARNING Do not overfill battery Electrolytes may overflow and damage paint wiring and structure Use soap and water when cleaning the battery Be careful not to get soap and water into the battery Use soda mixed in water to clean corrosion off the terminals 27753 12 Volt Battery WARNING Do not ...

Page 39: ...p These units are self contained and maintenance free except for changing oil and filters IMPORTANT Do not use a high pressure washer on or around the hydraulic transaxles Water intrusion will result and void the warranty NOTE Make certain to place the control arms in the park position before rotating the seat platform up IMPORTANT Repairs to a transaxle unit should be performed by trained technic...

Page 40: ...ainage 7 Allow oil to drain until it has slowed to a slow drip Be sure to properly dispose the oil 8 After oil has completely drained install a new oil filter per instructions below a With a clean rag clean the mounting surface that the filter seats against b Apply a thin coat of oil on the rubber seal surface of the new filter 2 c Screw filter on until it makes contact with the surface it seats a...

Page 41: ...be if using a tool to squeeze such as a pair of pliers 6 It may be necessary to repeat Steps 1 to 5 until all air is completely purged from the system and the transaxle operates at normal noise levels and travels at normal speeds Fuel System DANGER Replacement of fuel system parts i e gas caps hoses fuel tanks fuel filters etc must be the same as original parts Fire and or explosion can occur if n...

Page 42: ...line containing more than 10 ethanol Do not mix oil with gasoline The fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the Left Right Fuel Tank Valve and engine fuel pump Location of fuel filter will vary depending on which engine your mower is equipped with See engine owner s manuals for exact location of fuel filter and instructions on removal and installation Refer to Figure 5 13 Replace filte...

Page 43: ... you are inserting the dipstick correctly when checking oil Incorrect oil levels can cause engine problems 4 If oil level on the dipstick is near or below the lower limit mark then add recommended oil until it reaches the full mark Do not overfill 5 Reinstall oil filler cap dipstick by screwing it in firmly Change Engine Oil Refer to Figure 5 15 1 Park unit on a flat surface Make sure blade engage...

Page 44: ...l allow abrasive particles to enter the engine 4 Inspect burp valve Replace burp valve if it is cracked torn stays open or is missing See also Burp Valve Information on page 43 5 Install new inner element into the new outer element as shown in Figure 5 18 6 Reinstall canister cap with burp valve positioned below the canister Make sure it seals all around the canister before latching retaining clip...

Page 45: ...he canister and properly seated on both ends to prevent dirt from entering the engine Damaged Air Filtering System A damaged air filtering system occurs from mishandling of the filter element and operating the mower in areas that could damage the canister Banging and or bumping the filter element against a solid object such as a tire or blowing the element with air can damage the seals and or forc...

Page 46: ...lt 3 9 Route new deck drive belt 3 per the illustration shown in Figure 5 20 10 Re tension idler 6 by turning bolt 9 clockwise until over center release locks in place Check belt tension per the Deck Drive Belt Adjustment on page 26 11 Re install hitch pin 8 12 Re install deck belt covers and lower floor platform Ground Drive Belt Removal Installation Refer to Figure 5 21 on page 45 1 Park mower o...

Page 47: ...itch Pin 9 Over center release Use 3 4 socket wrench 10 Tension eye bolt 11 Tension idler spring 12 Idler arm 27819 Ground Drive Belt Layout Figure 5 21 1 Deck drive pulley 2 Deck drive belt 3 Ground drive pulley 4 Ground drive belt 5 Take up pulley 6 Take up pivot arm 7 Take up rod assembly 8 Take up rod jam nuts 9 Take up rod 10 Belt pulley 11 Pump pulleys 12 Transaxle mounting bolts 13 Wheel lu...

Page 48: ...de IMPORTANT Blade mounting bolts have right hand threads Turn blade bolts counterclockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten IMPORTANT Replace blades with Land Pride blades only IMPORTANT Always install blades with cutting edge facing direction of blade spindle rotation and with wing tips pointing up towards bottom of deck NOTE Care should be taken in order not to remove any more material than n...

Page 49: ...hart on page 58 when replacing hardware for proper torque WARNING When mounting blades rotate them after installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the mower WARNING Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss of the blade which can cause serious injury Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades Figure 5 24 End View of Blades Twisted Straight Blades Figure ...

Page 50: ... into each spark plug hole Install plugs but do not reconnect plug leads h Crank engine with starter at least a dozen revolutions to distribute oil over cylinder walls and valve mechanism i Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder fins blower housing and muffler j Clean exterior surface of engine Spread a light film of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of engine that are subject to corrosion k Check o...

Page 51: ...lley cover 1 Zerk Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 50 hrs Multi purpose spray lube Multi purpose grease lube Multi purpose oil lube Intervals in hours at which lubrication is required Lubrication Legend 27827 25 Center Blade Spindle Lower Deck fully down to access under the floor platform 1 Zerk Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Caster Wheel...

Page 52: ... of deck pivot mount 2 Zerks Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Every 100 hrs or monthly whichever comes first 27826 100 M 27825 100 M Hours Deck Lift Points Locate on both sides of the floor platform 4 Zerks 2 per side Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required every 100 hours or monthly whichever comes first ...

Page 53: ...ssion Ratio 8 1 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 N A N A Spark Plug No BPR4ES NGK Oil Capacity with Filter Change 2 US quarts 1 9L Oil Type SAE 10W 30 Oil Filter Part No 831 073C 831 053C Fuel Filter Part No 831 031C 831 035C Air Filter Part No 831 074C Outer 831 075C Inner 831 076C 831 054C Hydrostatic Transaxle Specifications Mower Model No Z48 Z54 ZSR54 ZSR60 Transaxle Model Nos ZT 2800TM ZT 3100TM Gear Type Powd...

Page 54: ...at with arm rests Mainframe Construction Welded steel Front Caster Wheels Free turning with greasable roller bearings Front Caster Fork Construction 3 8 steel 5 16 steel Deck Thickness 10 Gauge decks with 11 gauge doubler plate and 3 16 reinforcement plate connecting spindle housing mounts Box Section Reinforced Front Edge 10 ga thick Deck Trim Edges Solid 1 x 3 8 steel bar for reinforced trim edg...

Page 55: ...53 Section 6 Specifications Capacities 11 05 10 Z48 Z54 ZSR54 ZSR60 Accu Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357 344M Table of Contents 27831 27830 Z48 Z54 Zero Turn Mowers ZSR54 ZSR60 Zero Turn Mowers ...

Page 56: ...lters ZT 3100TM Transaxles in the ZSR Models incorporate steel cut gears Steel cut gears out perform powder metal gears in an abusive environment making steel cut gears cost affordable for high end users Wide rear turf tread tires Offers excellent ground flotation and gentle on turf grasses Z Models 4 bolt 18 x 8 5 8 tires ZSR Models 5 bolt 20 x 10 10 tires Front ribbed tires mounted in heavy duty...

Page 57: ...re molded with cup holders that fit a wide variety of cups and are in easy access to the driver A storage compartment molded next to the cups offer additional operator convenience Lever activated park brake A manually activated over center park brake lever located next to the operator s left side for easy activation and release of a spring applied pawl over cog brake in the transaxle Mower will no...

Page 58: ... s Manual Grass cutting is ragged or uneven Dull bent or broken cutting blades Sharpen or replace cutting blades Deck full of wet sticky grass Clean underside of deck Cutting Blades are not operating at full engine speed Increase engine rpms to full speed 3600 rpm Check engine speed with Land Pride Inductive Tachometer Part No 890 909C Belt over center take up is loose Tension over center take up ...

Page 59: ...page 24 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 Steering levers do not return to neu tral Steering linkage rods are out of adjustment Adjust linkage See Steering Adjustments on page 24 Steering linkage rods are bent broken or missing Replace steering linkage rods See it...

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Page 61: ... Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not apply to any part or product which in Land Pride s judgment shall have been misused or damaged by accident or lack of normal maintenance or care or which has been repaired or altered in a way which adversely affects its performance or reliabili...

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