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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M
11/05/10
Table of Contents
Transaxle Oil and Filter Change
Refer to Figure 5-10 & Figure 5-11 on page 38:
The mower has two independent hydrostatic transaxle
systems. Each system will require separate oil and oil
filter changes. It is best to change oil soon after using the
mower while dirt particles are still suspended in the oil.
See page 51 for transaxle oil specifications.
Initially, change oil and oil filters after the first 25 to 50
hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil and filters
every 200 hours or every year whichever comes first. Two
filters are required with each oil change. They may be
purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer. See
page 51 for filter part numbers.
1.
Park unit on a flat level surface. Stop engine and
remove ignition key. Make sure blade engagement
switch is in the down (OFF) position. Spread
control levers fully apart.
2.
Begin on the left side by placing an oil pan (12" or
more in diameter with approximately 8 qt. capacity)
beneath the transaxle oil filter (#2).
3.
Remove screws (#3) and filter guard (#1).
4.
Clean transaxle exterior and expansion tank of any
debris. A degreaser may be needed.
5.
Unscrew the used oil filter (#2). Be sure to properly
dispose of filter.
6.
Remove expansion tank cap (#7) to facilitate
drainage.
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 against.
d. Tighten filter an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn more.
e. Install filter guard (#1) with three 1/4" screws (#8).
Torque screws to 65 in-lbs.
IMPORTANT: The transaxles must be purged after
every oil change. See “Transaxle Purging
Procedures” on page 39.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Figure 5-10 & Figure 5-11 on
page 38. Clean debri from around the oil filter (#4),
top port plug (#9) and expansion tank cap (#12)
before draining any oil.
NOTE: Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior
to disposal. Place used oil and oil filter in
appropriate containers and deliver to an approved
collection facility.
9.
Remove top port plug (#4). This will allow the
transaxles to vent during oil fill.
10. Fill transaxle with oil by adding oil to the expansion
tank (#7) until oil appears at the top port opening
(approximately 2 qts.). See page 51 for transaxle oil
specifications.
11. Install top port plug (#4). Tighten plug to 180 in-lbs.
of torque.
Left Transaxle (View of Oil Filter)
Figure 5-10
Left Transaxle (Inboard View)
Figure 5-11
12. Continue to add oil to the expansion tank until oil
reaches the full cold line (approximately 1/2" up from
the bottom of the tank).
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