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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
11/05/10
Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M
Table of Contents
General Engine Maintenance
Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and general maintenance are specified in the Engine
Operator’s Manual. Please refer to this manual for engine
servicing, lubricating oil levels with capacity and viscosity
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine
warranty is backed by the engine manufacturer.
Special attention should be paid to applicable data which
is not duplicated here.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Refer to Figure 5-17 on page 42:
See “Engine Specifications” on page 51 and Engine
Operator’s Manual for oil type, capacity and maintenance
schedule. Check oil daily and after every 4 hours of
operation. Mower must be sitting level when checking oil.
Change engine oil and oil filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and per engine manufacturer’s
recommendations thereafter. Change oil more frequently
if mower is operated in extremely dirty conditions.
Check Engine Oil
Refer to Figure 5-15:
1.
Park on a level surface, shut engine off and allow
time for oil to cool and drain into the sump.
2.
Clean area around oil fill cap/dipstick (#1) of dirt and
debris before removing it. Unscrew oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
3.
Check oil level on dipstick as follows:
•
Briggs & Stratton Engines:
Insert dipstick fully by screwing it in and removing
it again to check oil level.
•
Kawasaki Engines:
Insert dipstick fully without screwing it in and
removing again to check oil level.
IMPORTANT: Make certain engine is level and you
are inserting the dipstick correctly when checking
oil. Incorrect oil levels can cause engine problems.
4.
If oil level on the dipstick is near or below the lower
limit mark, then add recommended oil until it reaches
the full mark. Do not overfill.
5.
Reinstall oil filler cap/dipstick by screwing it in firmly.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to Figure 5-15:
1.
Park unit on 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
drain valve (#2).
3.
Unscrew oil drain valve (#2) until oil flows freely and
valve head offers some resistance. Do not unscrew
valve any farther.
4.
Remove oil filter with a filter wrench and let remaining
oil drain out. Discarding oil filter in a manner that is
compatible with the environment.
5.
Clean engine oil filter base. Coat new filter O-ring with
clean engine oil and install filter to engine oil filter
base.
6.
Hand tighten oil filter until O-ring seats. Finish
tightening by turning filter to the specifications
provided in the Engine Operator’s Manual.
7.
Retighten drain valve (#2).
8.
Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. Do not throw used
oil in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
9.
Fill engine with the correct oil and quantity provided in
the Engine Operator’s Manual and specifications on
page 51 of this manual. Do not overfill with oil.
10. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick, start engine and check oil
filter for leaks.
11. Stop engine and check oil level. See "Check Engine
Oil" on this page.
Zero Turn Mower Engines
Figure 5-15
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1. Oil Fill Cap/dipstick
2. Oil Drain Valve
3. Oil Filter
4. Fuel Filter
5. Engine Cooling Fan
Briggs & Stratton Engines
Kawasaki Engines
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