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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M
11/05/10
Table of Contents
Safe Operating Instructions
The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to
all consumers. Your Zero Turn Riding Mower has been
designed with many built-in safety features. However, no
one should operate this mower before carefully reading
this Operator’s Manual and all instructions noted on the
safety decals.
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DANGER
Prior to operating the mower
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the operator should be
thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the
equipment, should read the manual completely and
thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving
maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the
equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An
inexperienced operator should not mow on slopes or on
uneven terrain.
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DANGER
Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running
or when the blades are engaged. Mower blades rotating at a
high speed cannot be seen and are located very close to the
deck housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.
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DANGER
Always use the seat belt with the Roll Over protection System
(ROPS). The ROPS can offers protection to the operator in a
rollover situation only if that person is contained within the
ROPS perimeter. Not using the seat belt in a rollover situation
can throw the operator from the mower causing serious injury
or death.
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DANGER
Do not mow with people present in the mowing area.
Projectiles can suddenly without warning discharge from
under the mower deck causing serious injury or death.
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DANGER
Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards
people, animals or buildings. Keep discharge chute in its
lowest position and never remove discharge chute unless a
complete grass collection system is in place. Projectiles can
suddenly without warning discharge from under the mower
deck causing serious injury or death.
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WARNING
The tailpipe and muffler are very hot and can ignite dry
grasses, brush and other flammable materials. Always keep
area around the muffler and tailpipe clear of debris. Allow the
muffler and tail pipe to cool completely before removing any
debris 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.
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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.
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WARNING
Always wear hearing protection, safety glasses, clothing that
does not hang loosely, and shoes or boots when operating this
machine. All shirts should be buttoned up the front and tucked
in the trousers, long sleeve shirts should be buttoned at the
cuffs. Some conditions may warrant extra safety gear be worn
such as dust masks and safety helmets.
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CAUTION
Always check area to be mowed for rocks and other debris
before mowing.
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Be familiar with all functions of this mower.
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Keep all bystanders away from this mower during
operation.
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Do not allow anyone to operate this mower who has
not fully read and comprehended this manual and has
not been properly trained in its safe operation.
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Do not allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate
this mower.
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No riders allowed. Carrying a rider can result in injury
and/or death to the rider and operator.
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Do not operate mower while drinking or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Drive Zero Turn mowers up and down slopes, not
across slopes. Use a walk behind mower when
mowing across slopes.
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Do not operate Zero Turn mowers on slopes greater
than 15 degrees. They are heavy and can crush a
person if they rollover sideways or flip over backwards.
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Thoroughly inspect area to be mowed for unforeseen
hazards in the grass such as rocks and other debris.
Mark potential hazards and be alert to their presence.
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Be aware of and avoid overhead hazards such as guy
wires, tree limbs and brush that have the potential of
hitting and/or poking one while riding the mower or
stopping a mower equipped with a ROPS. A mower,
stopped by the ROPS, can continue to travel forward
causing the front wheels to raise off the ground. Mark
any potential hazards and be alert to their presence.
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Always operate mower at a safe travel speed that will
maintain control. Allow time to react to obstacles in the
mower’s path. Reduce speed on rough, wet, slick or
unstable ground. Take care when driving around trees
so as not to scrape them. Do not make sudden
uncontrolled changes with the control levers. Change
speed and direction with steady controlled movements
of the control levers. Never drive recklessly.
