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Section 2: Operating Procedures
2/10/09
ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M
Land Pride
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Do not attach an implement, trailer or other device to
the hitch that will produce negative tongue weight.
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Do not tow the mower with its wheels on the ground.
Always tow the mower loaded on a trailer.
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Use extreme caution when cresting hills or when
visibility is limited. Proceed slowly until you are sure
conditions immediately ahead are safe.
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Reduce speed on hilly, rough, wet, slick or unstable
ground. Do not operate mower on slopes over 15
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Do not operate mower at night. With poor visibility,
night operation can lead to a serious accident.
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When refueling use a UL listed container that has a
screen or filter. Set container on the ground before
fueling to eliminate static discharge. Do not use
Methanol fuel.
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Do not smoke or use electrical devices including cell
phones while refueling.
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Always maintain proper tire inflation. See “Tire Inflation
Chart” on page 55.
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Always disconnect the negative battery terminal before
making adjustments to the mower electrical system or
welding on this mower.
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Always check wheel lug nut torque values two hours
after initial operation and two hours after each tire
repair and/or replacement. Routinely check lug nut
torque valves every 50 hours of operation. See
“Torque Values” on page 22.
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Support this mower securely before working beneath.
Chock wheels to prevent mower from rolling.
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DANGER
Prior to operating the mower the operator should be
thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the
equipment, should read the manual completely and
thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving
maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the
equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An
inexperienced operator should not mow on slopes or on
uneven terrain.
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WARNING
Do not operate the mower while wearing any type of loose
fitting clothing. Always wear safety glasses, clothing that does
not hang loosely, and shoes or boots when operating this
machine.
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WARNING
The tailpipe and muffler are very hot and can ignite dry
grasses, brush and other flammable materials. Always keep
area around the muffler and tailpipe clear of debris. Allow the
muffler and tail pipe to cool completely before removing any
debris to prevent sever burns to the body.
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WARNING
Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards
bystanders.
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WARNING
Never operate the mower deck with discharge chute removed
or in the raised position.
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WARNING
Always check area to be mowed for rocks and other debris
before mowing.
The mower’s control levers are very responsive. For
smooth operation, move levers slowly, avoid sudden
movement. Skill and ease of operation come with
practice and experience.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to
over-steer and lose control. Slow-moving practice
maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with
these characteristics before attempting normal speed
operation.
Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters
or curbs) should not be directly approached at high
speed in an attempt to jump them as the operator could
be thrown from the mower. Approach at a slow speed
and angle one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at
an angle until both wheels clear the obstruction.
When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling
either forward or backward. Pivoting on a stopped wheel
can damage the turf.
Peak mowing performance is maintained when the
throttle is set at full rpm. This gives maximum power to
the drive wheels and deck when needed. Use control
levers to control ground speed rather than engine rpm.
Keep blades sharp. Many problems with incorrect
cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which
have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on
sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s maintenance
section. In addition, most communities have individuals
or companies which specialize in sharpening mower
blades. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.
Use high blade speed. Your ZXT Pro is designed to
operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly
controls blade speed. The highest blade speed generally
gives the best cut.
Select a mowing pattern that discharges cut grass
away from uncut grass. Generally, this means using a
pattern utilizing left turns because the mower discharges
cut grass to the right. Refer to Figure 2-9 on page 20. In
any case, avoid discharging cut grass onto an unmowed
area because grass is then mowed twice. Mowing twice
puts an unnecessary load on the mower and reduces
mowing efficiency.
