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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 9/09/11 © copyright 2011 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 n...

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    1 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 g...

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    2 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 these are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Practice safe maintenance ▲ understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, ...

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    3 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 near phone. 911 we...

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    4 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 safety labels your 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 labels clean an...

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    5 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 838-307c warning: moving parts 33171 838-310c warning: general 33171 838-815c warning: rollover hazard 33170

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    6 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 838-833c warning: fuel (imbedded in fuel tank) 33171 838-306c warning: do not operator without deflector 33170 838-308c warning: rotating blade hazard 33170

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    7 important safety information zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 33174 838-444c danger: muffler hot (both sides of engine) beneath floor platform & pulley shields 33173 818-543c danger: guard missing 3- places 848-268c warning: safe operating instructions 33171.

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    8 introduction zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 introduction the parts on your mower have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine land pride parts. Therefore, should your mower require replacement parts go to your land pride dealer. Serial nu...

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    9 introduction zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 sug...

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    10 section 1: assembly & set-up zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 seat ...

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    11 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 mower features refer to figure 2-1: your zero turn riding mower is designed with innovative and state-of-the-art features. Knowing the location and how these features work will make handling your mow...

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    12 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 riding ...

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    13 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 accumulat...

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    14 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 se...

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    15 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 cutting height refer to figure 2-7: 1. Set deck at transport height. See “transport height” instructions above. 2. Fully insert deck stop pin (#3) into desired cutting height pin hole identified on t...

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    16 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 9/09/11 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. See figure 2-3 on page 13. Also, engage the park brake...

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    18 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 safe operating instructions the safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to all consumers. Your zero turn riding mower has been designed with many built-in safety features. However, no one sh...

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    19 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 ▲ thoroughly inspect area to be mowed for unforeseen hazards in the grass such as rocks and other debris. Mark potential hazards that cannot be removed and be alert to their presence. ▲ always operat...

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    20 section 2: operating procedures zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 ma...

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    21 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 ! 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 ob...

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    22 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 to...

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    23 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 9/09/11 ground drive belt tensioning refer to figure 3-4: the ground drive belt (#5) remains in constant tension by means of a spring tensioned idler (#1). If belt slips under normal operating load conditions, retent...

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    25 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 3-9: a. Place 3" high support block (#7) under th...

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    26 section 3: adjustments zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 anti-scalp rollers refer to figure 3-9: 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 on ...

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    27 section 4: options & accessories zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 sep...

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    28 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 o...

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    29 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 exception...

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    30 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 o...

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    31 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 m...

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    32 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 belt maintenance ! Danger before raising the floor platform or removing pulley guards, make certain the blade engagement switch has been shut off, the deck has been properly blocked up, the engi...

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    33 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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-cent...

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    34 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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) a...

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    35 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 card...

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    36 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 o...

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    37 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 ! 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 9/09/11 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 se...

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    39 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 and briggs & stratton e...

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    40 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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, le...

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    41 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 the...

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    42 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 mo...

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    43 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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 zst4...

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    44 section 5: maintenance & lubrication zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 left side shown 33198 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 ho...

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    45 section 6: specifications & capacities zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 engine specifications engine manufacture kawasaki briggs & stratton mower model no zst40 zst48 zst40 zst48 horsepower 15 18 17.5 21 engine model type fr541v fr600v n/a n/a charging system 12-v...

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    46 section 6: specifications & capacities zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 general specifications mower model no zst40 zst48 machine weight with kawasaki engine with briggs & stratton engine 581 lbs 566 lbs 596 lbs. 586 lbs. Width of cut 40" 48" cutting height 1" to ...

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    47 section 6: specifications & capacities zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 74 1/4" 41" zst40 = 52 1/4" zst48 = 65 1/2" 33192.

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    48 section 7: features and benefits zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 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" incr...

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    49 section 7: features and benefits zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 lever activated park brake a manually activated over-center park brake lever located next to the operator’s left side for easy activation and release of a spring applied pawl over cog brake in the t...

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    50 section 8: troubleshooting zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 section 8: troubleshooting symptoms probable causes suggested remedies starting motor does not crank engine. Control levers are not in neutral position and fully out. Place control lever in neutral and fu...

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    51 section 8: troubleshooting zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 low engine oil pressure (indicated by oil light being on while engine is running.) low oil level. Add oil. Oil diluted or too light. Change oil and check for source of contamination. High engine oil consu...

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    52 section 9: torque & tire inflation charts zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 torque values chart 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 4 3 6 5 9 7 1/4" - 28 8.5 6 13 10 18 14 m 6 ...

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    53 section 9: torque & tire inflation charts zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 tire inflation chart tire 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 9/09/11 section 10: warranty evaporative emission control components figure 10-1 30754 evaporative emission control components refer to figure 10-1: 1. Grommet, fuel tank fitting (not available separetly) 2. Cap, non-v...

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    55 section 10: warranty zst40 & zst48 zero turn mowers 357-505m table of contents 9/09/11 model number ____________________ serial number ____________________ warranty land pride warrants to the original purchaser that this land pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beg...

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