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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
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ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M
Land Pride
Hitch Plate Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-3:
A hitch plate (#1) is supplied with the mower and is
shipped turned around backwards and mounted to the
rear bumper.
1.
Remove two 5/16"-18 x 5/8" GR5 hex flange
screws (#2) and hitch plate (#1) from under the
bumper.
2.
Rotate and reinstall hitch plate (#1) as shown with
existing 5/16"-18 x 5/8" GR5 hex head flange screws.
3.
Tighten 5/16" hex head flange screws (#2) to the
correct torque.
Hitch Plate Assembly
Figure 1-3
Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-4:
!
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable connections can damage the mower’s
electrical system and cause battery cables to spark. Sparks
around a battery can result in a battery gas explosion and
personal injury.
• Always disconnect negative (black) battery cable before
disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) post before reconnecting negative (black) cable
to the negative (-) post.
!
WARNING
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts
when removing or installing battery. Do not allow metal tools
to short between battery terminals and metal mower parts.
Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touching
metal mower components can cause sparks. Sparks can cause
a battery gas explosion which can result in personal injury.
Connect black negative 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 8 ft-lbs. of torque.
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IMPORTANT: Do not pull a trailer or implement
exceeding 300 pounds towing capacity and 50
pounds tongue weight. Loss of control may result.
Do not make turns that will cause a trailer or
implement being towed with the hitch to come in
contact with the mower or damage may result.
Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-4
Engine Preparations
1.
Check engine oil level at the dipstick. Add oil if below
full mark. Do not overfill. Refer to manufacturer’s
engine manual for oil recommendation and to
“Engine Oil and Oil Filter” on page 39 in this manual.
2.
Add gasoline with a fuel stabilizer to perform initial
starting operations. See “Fuel System” on page 38
before adding fuel.
Remove Mower From Crate Floor
1.
Make a ramp level with the crate floor down to ground
that is heavy enough and wide enough for driving the
mower over.
2.
Check under the mower to make sure it is not banded
to the crate floor. Remove any bands that are still
present.
3.
Make sure tire pressure in each tire is correct. See
“Tire Inflation Chart” on page 55.
4.
Follow all precautions and operating information
provided in "Section 2: Operating Procedures"
before starting and driving the mower off.
5.
Raise deck fully up.
6.
Start engine and drive mower forward off the crate
floor.
7.
Make necessary adjustments to the mower as
outlined in "Section 3: Adjustments" beginning on
page 22.
Negative Post
Black Negative
Battery Cable
Positive Post
Located Under
Red Cover
Red Positive
Battery Cable
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IMPORTANT: The negative battery 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.
NOTE: Mowers are shipped from the factory
with the fuel tanks empty.
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and understand
"Section 2: Operating Procedures", pages 12 to 21
before starting and moving the ridding mower.
