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ZT60i & ZT72i (S/N )

Accu-Z

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Zero Turn Mowers

357-552M

Operator’s Manual

2/06/14

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Summary of Contents for ACCU-Z ZT60i

Page 1: ...ad 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 Copyright 2014 Printed ZT60i ZT72i S N 748110 Accu Z Zero Turn Mowers 357 552M Operator s Manual 2 06 14 33758 ...

Page 2: ...Area Beneath Floor Platform 17 Moving Mower with Stalled Engine 17 Transport Height 18 Cutting Height 18 Clearing Obstacles 18 Engine Starting 18 Engine Shut Down Sequence 19 Safety Start Interlock System 19 Driving the Mower 19 Safe Operating Instructions 21 Good Operating Practices 22 General Operating Information 23 Section 3 Adjustments 24 Torque Requirements 24 Tire Pressure 24 Park Brake Adj...

Page 3: ...bol 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 and proper training of personnel involved...

Page 4: ...le operating or servicing mower Put mower in neutral set park brake disengage blades turn off engine remove switch key and wait for all moving components to stop before performing maintenance on the mower Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained personnel only Allow mower to cool completely before performing maintenance Disconnect battery ground cable before ser...

Page 5: ... clothing and clothing with pull strings Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss 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 Tire Safety Tire changing can be dangerous and should be preformed by trained personnel usi...

Page 6: ... www landpride com 3 Some new equipment installed 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 wh...

Page 7: ...ant Safety Information ZT60i ZT72i S N 748110 Accu Z Zero Turn Mowers 357 552M Table of Contents 2 06 14 838 307C Warning Moving Parts 33761 33761 33764 838 310C Warning General 838 815C Warning Rollover Hazard ...

Page 8: ...ZT60i ZT72i S N 748110 Accu Z Zero Turn Mowers 357 552M Table of Contents 2 06 14 838 833C Warning Fuel Imbedded in Fuel Tank 838 306C Warning Do not operator without deflector 838 308C Warning Rotating Blade Hazard 33764 33764 33763 ...

Page 9: ...110 Accu Z Zero Turn Mowers 357 552M Table of Contents 2 06 14 838 444C Danger Muffler Hot Both Sides of Engine Beneath Floor platform Pulley Shields 33762 33764 33763 818 543C Danger Guard Missing 3 Places 848 268C Warning Safe Operating Instructions ...

Page 10: ...72i Zero Turn Mowers from Land Pride are commercial duty mowers They are very maneuverable extremely comfortable highly productive and come in cutting configurations designed to meet the needs of even the most discriminating owners and custom operators This makes the Zero Turn Mower Series one of the premier choices of grass maintenance machines for ranchers farmers large estate owners cemeteries ...

Page 11: ...e service received the following actions are suggested 1 Discuss the matter with your dealership service manager making sure that person is aware of any problems you may have and 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 Servic...

Page 12: ...n removed in step 1 under Uncrating Instructions If not remove it now 1 Spread control levers 2 fully apart before attaching seat platform to mower frame 2 Insert flange bushing 7 into holes A as shown 3 Attach platform 4 with 3 8 16 shoulder bolt 5 and hex flange lock nut 6 as shown Tighten lock nuts to the correct torque 4 Connect mower switch wires to the seat switch located under the seat 5 Zi...

Page 13: ...e seat 1 Insert seat belt clip 4 with push button A into clip sleeve 5 2 Make sure push button A is facing out as shown Insert 7 16 bolt 1A through flat washer 3 seat belt clip sleeve 4 5 mounting hole B and flat washer 3 Secure bolt with nylock nut 2 Rotate seat belt up to the approximate angle shown and tighten nylock nut to 36 ft lbs of torque 3 Orient seat belt retractor 6 with spring retracto...

Page 14: ...ing ROPS Assembly Refer to Figure 1 5 1 Attach lower right hand ROPS tube 6 to mounting bracket A Make sure hinge at the top faces back 2 Insert two 1 2 13 x 3 GR5 carriage bolts 11 through mounting bracket A and ROPS tube 6 Secure with 1 2 hex flange lock nuts 10 Draw lock nuts up snug do not tighten 3 Attach lower left hand ROPS tube 5 to mounting bracket B Make sure hinge at the top faces back ...

Page 15: ... touching metal mower components can cause sparks Sparks can cause a battery gas explosion which can result in personal injury Attach black battery cable 3 to the negative post with 1 4 20 x 3 4 GR5 serrated screw 1 and hex whiz nut 2 Tighten whiz nut to the correct torque Engine Preparations 1 Check engine oil level at the dipstick Add oil if below full mark Do not overfill Refer to Engine Operat...

Page 16: ... 28 27 1 Rear Bumper Engine Guard 2 Battery 3 Fuel Tank 4 Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank Cap 5 Drive Wheels 6 Tethered Fuel Cap 7 Fuel Vent Valve 8 Park Brake Lever 9 Cup Holders 10 Control Levers 11 Left Deck spindle Cover Guard 12 60 or 72 Mower Deck 13 Anti Scalp Wheels 14 Caster Wheels 15 Floor Platform Guard 16 Adjustable Deck Lift Pedal 17 Deck Height Gauge Bar 18 Right Deck spindle Cover Guar...

Page 17: ...art interlock system daily prior to operation Page 19 Perform all maintenance and lubrications Refer to Section 5 Maintenance Lubrication Page 33 Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks on the unit Refer to Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Page 2 Check blade for nicks and sharpness Refer to Mower Blade Maintenance Page 46 Checkmower initially andperiodically for loose bolts and pins Refer to Torqu...

Page 18: ...he control levers Accessing Area Beneath Seat Platform Refer to Figure 2 5 The compartment below the seat platform 2 is where the control lever linkages hydrostatic drives belts and fuses are located The seat is secured over this compartment with a spring loaded seat latch 1 WARNING The seat pan should always be latched in the down position before starting mower Not doing so can cause bodily injur...

Page 19: ... lift pedal 10 forward to normal operating position Moving Mower with Stalled Engine Refer to Figure 2 7 Each hydro drive is equipped with a bypass valve for the purpose of moving the mower when engine is inoperable Both bypass valves are located under the hydro drive cooling fan facing towards the center of the mower in the location shown 1 Rotate bypass valve slot counterclockwise to vertical By...

Page 20: ...ements IMPORTANT It is best to mow around obstructions not over them Beware the front of the deck can clear an obstacle and still make contact by high centering on the obstacle Mowing over obstacles that make contact with the deck can bend break mower deck mower blades and blade spindles Deck Lift Pedal Figure 2 8 Engine Starting The safety start interlock system is designed to prevent runaway or ...

Page 21: ... positioned ON or OFF does not stop engine when becoming unseated with both control levers OUT and blade engagement switch OFF IMPORTANT The operator must be on the seat when testing switches Contact your local Land Pride dealer if the problem cannot be resolved 2 Replace blade engagement switch if blades did not run and no other cause such as damaged wiring can be determined Seat Switch 1 With en...

Page 22: ...f Mower Faces This Direction 25880 1 2 3 6 7 4 5 To Start and Increase Speed Refer to Figure 2 9 on page 20 After starting the engine release park brake and engage control levers by moving handles fully IN This makes the levers ready for steering while traveling Moving control levers an equal distance away from neutral will increase travel speed Start forward travel by gently pushing on the contro...

Page 23: ...ning discharge from under the mower deck causing serious injury or death WARNING Mower deck and floor pan can be slippery when wet Always step on anti slip pads when possible Never hurry Always make sure your footing and hand hold is secure when climbing onto the mower to be seated WARNING The tailpipe and muffler are very hot and can ignite dry grasses brush and other flammable materials Always k...

Page 24: ...art in neutral park brake set engine shut off and switch key removed before leaving mower unattended Do not touch engine engine exhaust pipe and or muffler while they are hot Battery fumes are explosive A spark will ignite battery fumes Wear a face shield when charging or jumping a battery Follow all battery safety rules in this manual Avoid battery acid spills Do not get battery acid on eyes face...

Page 25: ...the engine begin to start Release the ignition key and push the choke to down off position Allow the 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 e...

Page 26: ...nskilled 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 values when tightening hardware See Additional Torque Values at bottom of chart for exceptions to standard torque values Tire Pressure Before considering any adjustment check air pressure in the tires Unequal tire pressure will ...

Page 27: ...forward or rearward to a comfortable setting 5 Release spring loaded seat latch and recheck your reach from seat to deck lift pedal to make sure it is comfortable 6 If the operator is still uncomfortable with his or her reach to the deck lift pedal then adjust the deck lift pedal as instructed below Suspension Seat Weight Adjustment Refer to Figure 3 3 The Suspension Set can be adjusted to accommo...

Page 28: ...ing hardware and fan 4 if jam nuts 3 are not easily accessible 4 Loosen jam nuts 3 at both ends of linkage rod 1 by 5 or more full turns approximately 1 4 One jam nut will be right hand thread and the other will be left hand thread 5 Using the flat area 1 on the linkage rod rotate rod to lengthen or shorten it until lever arm 2 aligns with neutral parking slot 6 Tighten jam nuts 3 at both ends to ...

Page 29: ... left when pushing the levers equally forward Make the following adjustments if you prefer to have upper control levers equally aligned while in forward travel position instead of neutral position 1 While driving forward make necessary steering correction required to make the unit go straight and take careful notice of how the upper control levers are positioned The distance one lever is ahead of ...

Page 30: ...9 remains in constant tension by means of the spring tensioned idler 8 If belt slips under normal operating load conditions re tension spring 4 by tightening up eyebolt 2 Replace deck belt when it becomes excessively worn or damaged Instructions for replacing the deck drive belt are provided on page 37 Vary spring length by adjusting length of eye bolt 2 Additional adjustments to the spring length...

Page 31: ...1 Hold hex whiz nuts 3B from turning and tighten hex whiz nuts 3A to the correct torque on both sides 4 places of the mower deck 12 Readjust deck lift assist springs Refer to Deck Lift Assist Springs on page 30 for detailed instructions Deck Cutting Height and Leveling Refer to Figure 3 10 WARNING Make sure blade engagement switch is OFF switch key is OFF and removed from ignition switch control l...

Page 32: ...inst stop pin 6 2 Raise floor platform up See Accessing Area Beneath Floor Platform on page 17 for detailed instructions 3 Back jam nuts 4 away from adjusting nuts 5 Turn adjusting nuts 5 clockwise an equal amount to increase spring tension and to make lifting the deck easier Turn adjusting nuts 5 counterclockwise to decrease springs tension and to increase deck weight against stop pin 6 4 After a...

Page 33: ...n the 3rd hole down or 1 below the deck bottom Anti Scalp Roller Adjustment Figure 3 12 33780 1 Position mower and deck on a flat level surface 2 Set deck to the preferred mowing height Refer to Deck Cutting Height and Leveling on page 29 3 At middle bracket 2 remove 1 2 hex nylock jam nut 6 and remove carriage bolt 5 4 Reposition both anti scalp rollers 8B 8C up or down in mounting bracket 2 unti...

Page 34: ... a job after sundown and when parking your mower in a shed that is not well lit by attaching Land Pride s Light Kit Z Mower Light Kit 357 160A Mulching Kit Blades Refer to Figure 4 3 Give your lawn that fresh cut grass look without those unsightly grass clippings showing by installing mulching blades item 9 and Mulching Kit Items 1 to 8 on your mower deck For ZT60i mowers with S N 748110 ZT60i Mul...

Page 35: ...losed areas should be properly ventilated to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Before working on or under the deck make certain blade engagement switch has been shut off deck has been properly blocked up engine has been shut off and ignition switch key has been removed for maximum safety Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained personnel only DANGER Exerc...

Page 36: ...ed 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 19 Inspect Unit For Loose Hardware Damage Daily Before each use 33 Visually Inspect Tires D...

Page 37: ...01 Tighten Choke and Throttle Cable Clamp Screws to 35 in lbs Electrical System Refer to Figure 5 2 The mower is equipped with a 12 volt negative ground electrical system powered by a battery located just left of the engine When worn out replace battery with a maintenance free garden mower 12 volt BCI group UL1HD with 245 cold cranking AMPs CCA or U1L X with 300 CCA Follow manufacturer s maintenan...

Page 38: ...est equipment is necessary for troubleshooting and making repairs Major overhaul or repair of starter motor and charging system should be performed by trained technicians only The following checks should be preformed if an electrical problem exist 1 Remove fuse covers to access fuses Visual inspect each fuse for a broken circuit A test light can be used to check current across fuse terminals or re...

Page 39: ...ke sure blade engagement switch is OFF control levers are fully OUT park brake is ON and engine switch key is OFF and removed 3 Place deck height in the lowest position 4 Remove deck belt covers and raise floor platform 5 Pull hitch pin 2 6 Release deck belt tension by placing a socket wrench with a 3 4 socket on the over center release latch 3 and turning counterclockwise This will relieve tensio...

Page 40: ... 5 Take up Whiz nuts 6 Wheel lug nuts 7 Take up Spring 8 Take up pulley 9 Ground drive pulley 10 Ground drive belt 11 Deck drive belt 12 Neutral return spring 13 Transaxle pump pulleys 14 Deck drive pulley with 12V Electric Clutch 33782 6 Release tension on ground drive belt 10 by pulling on pump idler arm 1 and carefully removing belt 10 from take up pulley 8 Use caution when releasing idler arm ...

Page 41: ...cks It is best to check oil when oil in the transaxle is between 50o and 100o F See page 51 for oil specifications IMPORTANT Do not use a high pressure washer on or around the hydraulic transaxles Water intrusion will result and void the warranty NOTE The transaxle units are equipped with bypass valves For more information refer to Moving Mower with Stalled Engine on page 17 IMPORTANT A transaxle ...

Page 42: ...il 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 e Tighten oil filter cover to specified torque See Additional Torque Values on page 58 for specified torque value Refer to Figure 5 8 10 Remove top port vent plug 4 This will allow the transaxles to vent during oil fill 11 Remove expansion tank...

Page 43: ...tion 3 Eliminates gum like varnish build up in the 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 not followed Observe safe fuel handling precautions Fuel is flammable and vapors are very explosive An explosion or fire can burn destroy and kill property animals and people Do no...

Page 44: ...structions on removal and installation Refer to Figure 5 10 Replace fuel filter annually at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first A plugged filter is considered a maintenance item This will keep the fuel filter from becoming plugged causing poor engine performance and unexpected downtime Be sure to install filter with Flow Arrow pointing t...

Page 45: ... a flat surface Make sure blade engagement switch is OFF both control levers are OUT and park brake is ON Stop engine and remove ignition key 2 Place a suitable container on the ground beneath oil drain valve 3 3 Unscrew oil drain valve 3 until oil flows freely and valve head offers some resistance Do not unscrew valve any farther 4 Remove oil filter 4 and let remaining oil drain out Make certain ...

Page 46: ...st induced engine damage IMPORTANT Do not block air intake to canister such as placing an object in front of the air intake opening Canister Air Filter Kawasaki Engine Figure 5 13 7 Reinstall canister cap with burp valve positioned below the canister Make sure it seals all around the canister before latching retaining clips 8 Check all fittings and clamps periodically for tightness Inspect hoses f...

Page 47: ...filter in any manner Land Pride does not warranty a dust induced engine damage if a used air filter element has been cleaned or serviced in any manner Improper Installation Improper installation occurs when dust leaks past the seals The filter element must be aligned within the canister and properly seated on both ends to prevent dirt from entering the engine Damaged Air Filtering System A damaged...

Page 48: ...de washer 3 and mower blade 4 from spindle assembly 1 3 Continue with Blade Sharpening on this page Blade Removal Installation Illustration Figure 5 15 IMPORTANT Blade mounting bolts have right hand threads Turn blade bolts counterclockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten 33813 Cutting Edge 2 Blade Sharpening DANGER Keep blades balanced when sharpening An unbalanced blade may come loose and fly...

Page 49: ...of the blade rotates downward grind remove metal on that end until blade will balance horizontally on the nail or shaft c Resharpened blades can be installed after they have been properly sharpened and balanced Blade Balancing Figure 5 20 Blade Installation Refer to Figure 5 15 on page 46 WARNING When mounting blades rotate them after installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or si...

Page 50: ...f engine oil 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 corrosi...

Page 51: ...33764 33761 33818 25 Hours 25 Hours Right Blade Spindle Access through rubber slit in pulley 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 25 Hours Center Blade Spindle Lower Deck fully down to access under floor platfo...

Page 52: ...820 Front Suspension Pivot Caster Wheel Bearing Deck Struts Located beneath floor platform 2 Zerks One on each deck strut Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required 100 Hours 25 Hours Caster Wheel Bearing Located on hub of caster wheels 2 Zerks One on each caster wheel Type of Lubrication Multi purpose Grease Quantity As required Front Suspension Pivot Located on front suspensio...

Page 53: ...ilter Part No 831 034C Fuel Filter Part No 831 031C Commercial Remote Air Filter Inner Filter Part No 839 973C Outer Filter Part No 839 974C Hydrostatic Transaxle Specifications Capacities Mower Models ZT60i ZT72i Transaxle Model Nos ZT 5400TM Gear Type Cut Steel Gears Number of Wheel Lugs 5 Traction Drive Type Dual Hydrostatic Transmission Hydraulic Motor Pumps Two variable displacement axial pis...

Page 54: ... system which incorporates a non vented fuel cap Evaporative emissions are vented to the engine where they are combusted during normal engine operation Seat Options Deluxe cushion seat with arm rests Optional Suspension seat with arm rest Mainframe Construction Welded steel Drive Motor Mount Fabricated from 3 16 steel plate Front Caster Wheels Free turning with sealed for life roller bearings Fron...

Page 55: ...53 Section 6 Specifications Capacities ZT60i ZT72i S N 748110 Accu Z Zero Turn Mowers 357 552M Table of Contents 2 06 14 ZT60i 74 1 4 ZT72i 86 1 2 88 49 3 4 33821 ZT60i 8 1 4 ZT72i 13 1 2 52 91 1 2 75 ...

Page 56: ...ng caster forks Provide for a quick and durable turning response 13x6 5 6 ribbed tires Electric clutch control Provides an easy smooth engagement of the mower blade drive system Kevlar drive belts Drive belts made with KevlarTM fiber provide long belt life One hydrostatic pump drive belt and one deck drive belt Stored wrench for assisting belt removal and installation A wrench stored under the flo...

Page 57: ...shutoff with this valve for servicing and storage Molded in dual cup holders and storage compartments Tanks are 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 lef...

Page 58: ...derside 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 Worn or broken belt Replace worn and broken belt See Belt Maintenance on page 37 Deck is not level Check air pressure in all 4 tires Make level adjustm...

Page 59: ...transaxle neutral return spring Mower creeps when steering control levers are in neutral Steering linkage is out of adjustment Adjust linkage See Steering Adjustments on page 26 Mower circles or veers in one direction Tires are not inflated properly Inflate tires to the correct tire pressure Steering linkage is bent or needs adjustment Adjust linkage See Steering Adjustments on page 26 Bypass asse...

Page 60: ...340 250 875 645 1230 910 M24 X 2 525 390 830 610 1150 845 1 12 370 275 955 705 1350 995 M30 X 3 5 960 705 1510 1120 2100 1550 1 1 8 7 480 355 1080 795 1750 1290 M30 X 2 1060 785 1680 1240 2320 1710 1 1 8 12 540 395 1210 890 1960 1440 M36 X 3 5 1730 1270 2650 1950 3660 2700 1 1 4 7 680 500 1520 1120 2460 1820 M36 X 2 1880 1380 2960 2190 4100 3220 1 1 4 12 750 555 1680 1240 2730 2010 1 in tpi nomina...

Page 61: ... Section 9 Torque Tire Inflation Charts ZT60i ZT72i S N 748110 Accu Z Zero Turn Mowers 357 552M Table of Contents 2 06 14 Tire Inflation Chart Tire Inflation PSI Drive Wheels 8 to 12 Caster Wheels 8 to 12 ...

Page 62: ...lades belts tines etc 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 per...

Page 63: ...UT WASHER 3 CLAMP PINCH FOR 50 OD HOSE 4 CLAMP WRM DRV 21 63 5 HFSS 3 8 16X5 8 GR5 YELLOW DIE 6 LH FUEL TANK COMPLIANT 7 RH FUEL TANK COMPLIANT 8 VALVE FUEL SELECTOR 9 TEE 1 4HB POLYPROP 10 FUEL FILTER Z 11 HOSE RUBBER 25ID 5 OD SAE30R7 12 HOSE RUBBER 25ID 5 OD SAE30R7 13 HOSE RUBBER 25ID 5 OD SAE30R7 14 HOSE RUBBER 25ID 5 OD SAE30R7 15 HOSE RUBBER 25ID 5 OD SAE30R7 16 HOSE RUBBER 25ID 5 OD SAE30R...

Page 64: ...Corporate Office P O Box 5060 Salina Kansas 67402 5060 USA www landpride com ...

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