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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M
2/10/09
Land Pride
Engine Air Filter
A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment and
supplies clean combustion air to the engine.
Briggs & Stratton Air Filter
Refer to Figure 5-15:
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the engine
Operator’s Manual.
Briggs & Stratton Air Filter
Figure 5-15
Honda & Kawasaki Air Filters
Refer to Figure 5-13, Figure 5-14 & Figure 5-16:
Perform engine air filter maintenance per “Maintenance
Schedule” on page 33.
1.
Replace filter element every 200 hours or every year,
(whichever comes first). Service more frequently
when used in dusty conditions.
2.
Release retaining clips and remove filter element.
Clean canister with a damp cloth.
3.
Before installing a new filter element, inspect it by
placing a bright light inside and rotate the element
Removed Cover
NOTE: Do not operate engine with a damaged air filter
or without an air filter element. Dirt will enter the
engine causing dust induced engine damage.
NOTE: Do not block air intake to the canister such as
setting an object in front of the air intake opening.
slowly, looking for any holes or tears in the paper.
Also check gaskets for cuts or tears. Do not attempt
to use a damaged element which will allow abrasive
particles to enter the engine.
4.
Kawasaki only: Install new Inner element into the
new outer element as shown in Figure 5-14.
5.
Honda & Kawasaki: Install new outer filter element
by inserting the open end in the canister first.
6.
Reinstall canister cap with burp valve positioned
below the canister. Make sure it seals all around the
canister before latching retaining clips.
7.
Check all fittings and clamps periodically for
tightness. Inspect hoses for holes or cracks.
8.
Periodically check engine intake hose for signs of
ingested dust. Locate and repair source of ingested
dirt.
9.
Never operate a machine without an air filter
installed.
Engine Oil Filter, Drain & Filler Tube
(Honda Engine Shown)
Figure 5-16
Oil Drain
Plug
Oil Filter
Engine Oil Filler Tube
& Crankcase Dipstick
Engine Air Filter
Air Intake
Hose
25867
Air Filter For Honda Engines
Figure 5-13
Canister
Air Filter Element
23984
Canister Cap
Rain Cap - Installed vertically
toward top of air filter canister.
Burp Valve- Positioned
below air filter canister.
Open End
Air Filter For Kawasaki Engines
Figure 5-14
Canister
Canister Cap
24581
Air Filter Inner Element
Air Filter Outer Element
Open End
Burp Valve- Positioned
below air filter canister.
Rain Cap - Installed vertically
toward top of air filter canister.
