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Land Pride ZST40 Operator's Manual

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    Table of contents cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. 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! ! © copyright 201...

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    Table of contents zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m 12/15/15 © copyright 2015 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 the preparation of this manual, land pride assumes ...

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    1 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 important safety information ▲ these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at all times thoroughly read and understand the instructions ...

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    2 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Avoid high pressure fluids hazard ▲ escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing se...

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    3 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Practice safe maintenance ▲ understand safe and correct maintenance procedures before doing work. U...

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    4 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 safety labels your zero turn mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. Read and follow their directions. 1. Keep all safety labe...

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    5 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 838-307c warning: moving parts 33171 33171 33170 838-310c warning: general 838-815c warning: rollover hazard.

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    6 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 838-833c warning: fuel (imbedded in fuel tank) 838-306c warning: do not operator without deflector 838-308c warning: rotating blade hazard 33170 33170 33171.

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    7 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 838-444c danger: muffler hot (both sides of engine) beneath floor platform & pulley shields 33173 33171 33174 818-543c danger: guard missing 3- places 848-268c warning: safe operating instructions.

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    8 introduction zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 introduction serial number model no. _____________serial no. _______________ for quick reference and prompt service, record model number and serial number in the spaces provided above and again on warranty page 54. Alw...

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    9 introduction zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 further assistance your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new mower. If for any reason you do not understand any part of this manual or are not satisfied with the service received, the following actions are su...

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    10 section 1: assembly & set-up zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 section 1: assembly & set-up the shipping crate is assembled together with nails. It can be disassembled by prying or cutting the lumber apart. Be careful not to scratch, dent, or cut the mower and sea...

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    11 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 mower features refer to figure 2-1: your zero turn mower is designed with innovative and state-of-the-art features. Knowing the location and how these features work will make handling your mower mor...

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    12 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 operating checklist hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training involved in operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the ridi...

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    13 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 instrumentation hour meter refer to figure 2-2 on page 12: the hour meter registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. The meter is connected to the ignition switch and records accumula...

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    14 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 accessing area beneath the seat refer to figure 2-5: the compartment below the seat platform (#2) is where the battery, control lever linkages, hydrostatic drives, belts, and fuses are located. The ...

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    15 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 cutting height refer to figure 2-7: 1. Set deck at transport height. See instructions for “transport height” on page 14. 2. Fully insert deck stop pin (#3) into desired cutting height pin hole ident...

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    16 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 safety start interlock system ! Warning do not bypass any safety switch. Bypassing a safety switch can result in a serious injury or death. The mower is equipped with a safety start interlock system...

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    17 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 to decrease speed and stop ! Warning in the event of a system shutdown while mowing, move control levers to neutral, and spread them fully apart. Also, engage the park brake lever to aid in slowing ...

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    18 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 safe operating instructions the safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to all consumers. Your zero turn mower has been designed with many built-in safety features. However, no one should o...

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    19 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 ▲ be aware of and avoid overhead hazards such as guy wires, tree limbs and brush that have the potential of stopping the mower or hitting and/or poking one while riding the mower. Mark any potential...

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    20 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 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 m...

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    21 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 ! Warning unless specifically required, do not have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to the mower. Place both control levers in the park position and remove ignition switch key. Read and o...

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    22 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 steering control linkage figure 3-2 33182 neutral parking slot neutral parking slot steering adjustments the steering levers on the mower may over time require readjusting. Some adjustments can be made now t...

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    23 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 upper control lever the upper control levers may be adjusted while in neutral position for height, reach, and forward travel to fit the operator’s steering comfort zone. Height adjustment refer to figure 3-3...

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    24 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 belt tensioning there are two drive belts on the zst mower. The ground drive belt is the upper belt that powers the mower rear wheels (see figure 3-4). The deck drive belt is the lower belt that powers the m...

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    25 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 b. Place a second 3" support block (#8) under the deck’s rear edge in-line with the left blade spindle. Support block placement under 48" deck refer to figure 3-8: a. Place 3" high support block (#7) under t...

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    26 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 anti-scalp rollers refer to figure 3-10: the zst40 mower has one anti-scalping roller (#3) and the zst48 mower has two anti-scalping rollers. Their purpose is to minimize scalping of the ground when mowing o...

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    27 section 4: options & accessories zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 mulching kit & blades refer to figure 4-1: give your lawn that fresh cut grass look without the unsightly grass clippings by installing the mulching kit and mulching blades (mulching blades sold se...

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    28 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 maintenance regular maintenance is the best prevention for costly downtime or expensive, premature repair. The following pages contain suggested maintenance information and schedules which the ...

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    29 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 torque requirements refer to “torque values chart” on page 52 to determine correct torque values when tightening hardware. See “additional torque values” at the bottom of the chart for exceptio...

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    30 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 notes: 1. Initial engine oil and oil filter change is after the first 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change engine oil and oil filter every 50 hours of operation. Change every 25 hours when ...

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    31 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 electrical system refer to figure 5-2: the mower is equipped with a 12 volt negative ground electrical system powered by a battery located under the seat. When worn out, replace battery with a ...

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    32 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 belt maintenance ! Danger before raising floor pan or removing pulley guards, make certain blade engagement switch has been shut off, deck has been properly blocked up, engine has been shut off...

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    33 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 zst48 deck drive belt layout figure 5-5 1. Ground drive pulley 2. Deck drive pulley 3. Deck drive belt 4. Deck belt idler pulley 5. Deck blade spindle pulley 6. Tension idler pulley 7. Over-cen...

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    34 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 ground drive belt installation 1. Park mower on a flat surface. 2. Make sure blade engagement switch is (off), control levers are fully (out), park brake is (on), and engine switch key is (off)...

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    35 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 hydrostatic drive system ! Danger hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of car...

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    36 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 transaxle purging procedures it is critical that air is purged from the hydrostatic drive system to keep it efficient. This is because compression and expansion rate of air is higher than that ...

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    37 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 ! 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...

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    38 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 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 s...

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    39 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 engine air filter a specially designed dry filter is standard equipment and supplies clean combustion air to the engine. Refer to figure 5-12 on page 38: kawasaki engines are supplied with inte...

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    40 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 mower blade maintenance blade inspection check mower blades daily, they are the key to power efficiency and well groomed turf. Keep them sharp as a dull blade will tear rather than cut grass, l...

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    41 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 refer to figure 5-16: blade resharpening figure 5-16 refer to figure 5-17: 5. Sharpen blade by following the grinding pattern shown in figure 5-17. A. Grind cutting edge at the same bevel as th...

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    42 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 end of season & long term storage take the following steps when storing the mower at the end of the season and when the unit will not be used for long periods to ensure readiness for the next m...

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    43 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 lubrication points left blade spindle access through rubber slit in pulley cover. 1 - zerk type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity = as required zst48 deck 33222 zst40 deck 33210 zst...

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    44 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 100/m hours deck lift points locate on both sides of the floor platform 4 - zerks (2 per side) type of lubrication: multi-purpose grease quantity = as required every 100 hours or monthly, which...

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    45 section 6: specifications & capacities zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 engine specifications & capacities engine manufacture kawasaki mower model no zst40 zst48 horsepower 15 18 engine model type fr541v fr600v charging system 12-volt, 15 amps starter 12-volt ele...

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    46 section 6: specifications & capacities zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 general specifications & capacities mower model no zst40 zst48 machine weight 581 lbs 596 lbs. Width of cut 40" 48" cutting height 1" to 4 1/2" in 1/2" increments trim capacity (left side) 1 ...

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    47 section 6: specifications & capacities zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 74 1/4" 41" zst40 = 52 1/4" zst48 = 65 1/2" 33192.

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    48 section 7: features & benefits zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 zst40 & zst48 models features benefits 40" & 48" cutting widths sized right and priced right for residential owners. 1" to 4 1/2" cutting height provides a good range of cutting heights in 1/2" incre...

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    49 section 7: features & benefits zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 seat safety interlocks rising off of the seat with blades engaged will cut engine power and stop blade rotation. Engine cannot be started with blade engagement switch in “on” position. Bolted on floo...

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    50 section 8: troubleshooting zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 section 8: troubleshooting troubleshooting chart symptoms probable causes suggested remedies starting motor does not crank engine. Control levers are not in neutral position and fully out. Place control ...

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    51 section 8: troubleshooting zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 engine is overheating air intake screen or cleaning fins clogged. Clean screen and fins. Not operating engine at rated speed. Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm. Other causes. See engine operator’s manual...

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    52 section 9: torque & tire inflation charts zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 section 9: torque & tire inflation charts torque values chart bolt head identification bolt head identification bolt size (inches) grade 2 grade 5 grade 8 bolt size (metric) class 5.8 clas...

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    53 section 9: torque & tire inflation charts zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 tire inflation chart tire size inflation psi drive wheels 8 to 12 caster wheels 8 to 12.

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    54 section 10: warranty zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 section 10: warranty important: the online warranty registration should be completed by the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is necessary to provide you with quality customer service. Model num...

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    55 section 10: warranty zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 12/15/15 evaporative emission control components figure 10-1 30754 evaporative emission control components refer to figure 10-1: 12. Grommet, fuel tank fitting (not available separetly) 13. Cap, non-vented fuel 14. Gas...

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