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Section 4 Maintenance and Lubrication
7/14/08
ZRP44 & ZRP52 Zero Turning Radius Mowers 356-117M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Engine Oil and Filter
Refer to Figure 4-9A and Figure 4-9B:
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of
operation. Crankcase dipstick and oil filler tube are
located at the rear of the machine. Mower must be sitting
level when checking oil. Refer to engine manual and
maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and
capacities.
Change engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and after that per the engine manufacturer’s
recommendations. It is recommended oil be changed
more frequently if the mower is operated in extremely dirty
conditions.
The oil drain and oil filter are located at the rear of the
engine.
Kawasaki Engine Oil Filter, Drain & Filler Tube
Figure 4-9A
Honda Engine Oil Filter, Drain & Filler Tube
Figure 4-9B
Engine Air Filter
Refer to Figure 4-10
Perform engine air filter maintenance per Maintenance
Schedule on page 23.
A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on
the Razor Pro and supplies clean combustion air to the
engine.
Figure 4-10
Many engine failures can be attributed to improper air
cleaner servicing. Ingested dust and dirt will cause
cylinder, piston and bearing damage in a few hours.
Dusted engines will result from:
1.
Over servicing the air filter element.
2.
Improper installation of an air filter element.
3.
Damaged filter, seals or canister.
4.
Incorrect air filter element size and/or use of poorly
designed aftermarket air filter elements.
Air cleaner servicing is an inexpensive maintenance
check that can prevent costly non-warrantable premature
engine damage.
Over Servicing
Over servicing occurs when an air filter element is
removed for cleaning or replacement before it is
necessary. Each time the filter is removed a small amount
of dirt and dust could fall in the intake system. This
accumulated dirt can cause a dusted engine. It only takes
a few grams of ingested dirt over the normal service life of
an engine to cause a dusted engine.
Do not clean element, replace with a new element
only. Cleaning used air filter elements, through improper
cleaning procedures, can get dust on the inside of the filter
causing dirt ingestion and engine failure.
Oil Filter
Engine Oil Filler Tube
Drain Plug
Bumper Removed for Clarity
Do not Operate without Bumper
19072
Oil Filter
Engine Oil
Filler Tube
Drain Plug
21064
Oil Cooler
24 HP Only
Pre-cleaner
Canister
21042
