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Land Pride Accu-Z Z52 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Zero Turning Radius Mowers

Summary of Accu-Z Z52

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    Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. © copyright 2003 printed read 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! ! 356-005m...

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    Table of contents z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride table of contents © copyright 2003 all rights reserved land pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in t...

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    1 important safety information 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride important safety information keep riders off machinery ▲ riders obstruct the operator’s view, they could be struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine. ▲ never allow children to ...

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    2 important safety information z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride practice safe maintenance ▲ understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to operator’s manual for additional information. ▲ work in a clean dry area. ▲ do ...

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    3 important safety information 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride prepare for emergencies ▲ be prepared if a fire starts. ▲ keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. ▲ keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department nea...

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    4 important safety information z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride 838-303c danger: battery (beneath seat) 19097 838-305c warning: rollover hazard (beneath bumper on back of frame) 19098 19097 838-306c warning: do not operate without deflector 818-543c da...

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    5 important safety information 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride 838-310c warning: general 19097 838-308c warning: rotating blade hazard (both sides) 19057 838-399c warning: fuel imbedded in fuel tank 19057 838-307c warning: moving parts (both sides) 19...

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    6 introduction z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride introduction the parts on your accu-z mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine land pride parts. Therefore, should your accu-z require replacement parts go to your land ...

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    7 section 1 assembly and set-up 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride section 1 assembly and set-up control lever and seat assembly the seat is removed for ease in shipping and the control lever’s upper bolts and flat washers are removed and the levers are ...

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    8 section 1 assembly and set-up z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride refer to figure 1-4: 6. Insert the air cleaner hose through the hole in the air cleaner hood and slide hose end over the carburetor intake. 7. Secure air cleaner to the air cleaner hood w...

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    9 section 1 assembly and set-up 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride accu-vac assembly refer to figure 1-9 on page 12 land pride offers as an option an accu-vac collection system designed to collect mower clippings into two 30 gallon rubber containers moun...

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    10 section 1 assembly and set-up z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride 6. Install blower belt (#16) to double pulley and route it as shown. (belt must be on top pulley) 7. Assemble pulley cover (#17) using existing knobs (#18). Route belt to top pulley blow...

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    11 section 1 assembly and set-up 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride bagger assembly refer to figure 1-8: 1. Remove and retain rear bumper bolts (#3) and flat washers (#4). Do not remove bumper. 2. Assemble left bracket (#1) and right bracket (#2) through...

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    12 section 1 assembly and set-up z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride z52 left side 19909 front lift and weight assembly figure 1-10 5. Install bagger (#1) through brackets and secure with pins (#2). 6. Assemble clamps (#3) on the ends of the bagger tube (...

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    13 section 2 operation 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride section 2 operation controls for general location of the controls described in this section, refer to figure 2-1. Ignition switch refer to figure 2-2: a three position switch: off, run, and start....

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    14 section 2 operation z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride left/right fuel tank valve refer to figure 2-3: the mower is equipped with a left/right fuel tank valve that will determine which fuel tank the mower is operating from. It is not important which f...

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    15 section 2 operation 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride instrumentation electronic hour meter refer to figure 2-7: registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to the ignition switch, the meter records the accumulative time while...

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    16 section 2 operation z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride 5. Perform test to make sure safety start interlock system is operating properly. Refer to safety start interlock system section. 6. As soon as engine begins to run, check to make certain the oil ...

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    17 section 2 operation 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride driving the mower ! Danger! Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, especially when going down a slope. The steering is designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the control levers ...

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    18 section 2 operation z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride use high blade speed. Your accu z is designed to operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls blade speed. The highest blade speed generally gives the best cut. Direct grass di...

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    19 section 2 operation 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride operating instructions after thoroughly familiarizing yourself with the operator’s manual and completing the operator’s checklist, you are almost ready to begin mowing. Approach the mower from the...

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    20 section 3 adjustments z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride section 3 adjustments ! Warning! Unless specifically required, do not have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to the mower. Place control levers in the park brake position and r...

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    21 section 3 adjustments 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride control lever neutral adjustment before considering any adjustment, check the tire air pressure and make certain hydraulic system oil is at operating temperature. Unequal tire pressure will caus...

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    22 section 3 adjustments z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride control lever stops the control lever stops (figure 3-3) are designed to do two things: first, and most important, they must keep the pumps from bottoming out internally. Second, the stops may b...

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    23 section 3 adjustments 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride steering dampener refer to figure 3-5: the steering dampeners are incorporated into the unit to provide some resistance when the control levers are moving forward or rearward. To set the steerin...

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    24 section 3 adjustments z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride 2. Raise and block the mower up so the drive wheels are off of the floor. 3. Open the hydraulic pump’s bypass valve (refer to figure 3-8) on the side that is being adjusted, by turning bypass va...

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    25 section 3 adjustments 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride 8. Rotate the tire and at the same time rotate the turnbuckle to shorten the length of the brake linkage to increase the brake pressure. When you feel the brake begin to engage, stop adjusting t...

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    26 section 3 adjustments z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride deck level adjustments leveling the deck must be done in the following manner and order: 1. Check tire pressures to make certain they are properly inflated before starting to level deck. See “ti...

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    27 section 3 adjustments 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride 7. Loosen the two nuts on the front of height indicator so that the foot pedal is free. Refer to figure 3-19. 8. Start the leveling process on the left front of the mower. 9. Set the amount of t...

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    28 section 3 adjustments z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride 10. Jam both nuts against the block. 11. Push or pull on the deck lift foot pedal until the chain on the left front just becomes tight, making sure that the deck stays tight against the 3" block...

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    29 section 3 adjustments 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride anti-scalp rollers anti-scalp rollers are standard on the accu z. These anti- scalp rollers are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough uneven terrain. After setting the cutting heigh...

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    30 section 4 maintenance and lubrication z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride section 4 maintenance and lubrication 1. Engine oil fill & dipstick 2. Fuel filter 3. Donaldson engine air cleaner 4. Engine oil drain plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel tanks 7. Hydraulic ...

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    31 section 4 maintenance and lubrication 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride notes: 1. Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 40 hours of operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty conditions and during...

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    32 section 4 maintenance and lubrication z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride maintenance ! Warning! Unless specifically required, do not have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to mower. Place control levers in the neutral position, disen...

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    33 section 4 maintenance and lubrication 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride hour meter to recognize when your machine needs servicing, check the hour meter and the maintenance schedule. The hour meter shows the number of hours the engine has run and the ...

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    34 section 4 maintenance and lubrication z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride cleanliness and tightness of the terminals and ground connections. A general understanding of electrical servicing and use of basic test equipment is necessary for troubleshootin...

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    35 section 4 maintenance and lubrication 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride 1. Fill the filter element with clean system oil. Smear a light coating of oil on upper surface of rubber seal. 2. Install the filter element on base. Tighten the oil filter by h...

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    36 section 4 maintenance and lubrication z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride kawasaki engine shown figure 4-8 engine air filter refer to figure 4-9 perform engine air filter maintenance per maintenance schedule on page 31. A specially designed dry filter ...

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    37 section 4 maintenance and lubrication 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride damaged filter, seals or canister never bang or bump the filter element against the tire or any solid object, as dust and dirt particles will be forced through the media causing ...

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    38 section 4 maintenance and lubrication z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride belt replacement refer to figure 4-10 and figure 4-11: replace belts which show signs of severe cuts, tears, excessive weather checking and cracking or burns caused by slipping. ...

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    39 section 4 maintenance and lubrication 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride do not re-use spindle bolts which have stripped, worn or undercut threads. Refer to “torque values chart” on page 44 when replacing hardware for proper torque. ! Warning! When mo...

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    40 section 5 specifications and capacities z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride engine specifications kawasaki kawasaki honda horsepower 23 25 24 no. Of cylinders 2 2 2 displacement 41.2 cu. In. (675cc) 41.2 cu. In. (675cc) 40.9 cu. In. (670cc) compression...

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    41 section 5 specifications and capacities 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride accessories mulch kit recycles clippings under deck allowing clippings to be cut and recut, then discharged down into the grass. Reduces handling of clippings, improves appeara...

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    42 section 6 features and benefits z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride section 6 features and benefits features benefits 52”, 60” or 72” cutting width most popular cutting widths for upper homeowner market and entry into light commercial market. Mid-mount...

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    43 section 7 troubleshooting 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride section 7 troubleshooting symptoms probable causes suggested remedies starting motor does not crank control handles not in park brake position (out) or switch not adjusted place control hand...

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    44 section 8 appendix z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m 03/11/03 land pride section 8 appendix torque values chart for common bolt sizes in-tpi 1 n · m 2 ft-lb 3 n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb mm x pitch 4 n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb n · m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 m 5 x 0.8...

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    45 section 8 appendix 03/11/03 z52®, z60® & z72® zero turning radius mowers accu-z 356-005m land pride warranty land pride warrants to the original purchaser that this land pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according...

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