Copyright 2012 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 no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Tires ........58 Electrical System .
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Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Section 1: Operator Controls Steering Arm Removal Refer to Figure 1-1: 1. Loosen and remove two steering arm retaining bolts. 2. Slide steering arm up and off of the drive control stub. 3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 for other side. 33678 Figure 1-1 Steering Arm Installation...
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Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Control Arm and Lever Removal Refer to Figure 1-4: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. 3.
Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Control Arm and Lever Installation Refer to Figure 1-7: 1. Install flanged wear pivot bushings in both sides of the control arm. 33684 Figure 1-7 Refer to Figure 1-8: 2. Align and install the steering lever on the control arm bolt.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Park Brake Removal Refer to Figure 1-10: 1. Chock front wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. 3.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Park Brake Installation Refer to Figure 1-13: 1. Align and insert the park lever pivot bushings in the unit frame. 2. Install compression spring on the brake handle lug end of the park lever pivot assembly. 3.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Deck Lift Removal Refer to Figure 1-16: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Remove the deck height stop from the height gauge bar. 3. Place blocks under the mower deck and lower the deck until the deck is fully supported by the blocks.
Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Deck Lift Installation Refer to Figure 1-19: 1. Raise and block deck up to allow chains to be loose during the installation of the lift spring assemblies. 2. Install jam nut with flange out on the threaded end of the lift spring rod, allow enough room to install and tighten the rear lift spring trunnion.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Control Panel Removal Refer to Figure 1-22: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. 3.
Table of Contents Section 1: Operator Controls Control Panel Installation Refer to Figure 1-25: 1. Start by routing the throttle and choke cable though the top of the fuel tank and out the opening in the bottom of the cavity in the fuel tank. NOTE: Mark the ends of each cable to identify when connecting to the engine.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Seat & Frame Section 2: Seat & Frame Seat and Latch Removal Refer to Figure 2-1: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal”...
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Table of Contents Section 2: Seat & Frame Seat and Latch Installation Refer to Figure 2-4: 1. Align and install seat pan on seat with four bolts, lock washers and flat washers. 2. Center seat bolts on the seat pan slot to the middle and tighten bolts.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Seat & Frame Floor Panel Removal Refer to Figure 2-7: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Loosen and remove floor panel retaining bolts. 33706 Figure 2-7 Refer to Figure 2-8: 3.
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Table of Contents Section 2: Seat & Frame Engine Bumper Guard Removal Refer to Figure 2-10: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. NOTE: Ensure that mower is cooled before performing any repair around the engine and muffler to prevent accidental burning.
Table of Contents Section 3: Mower Deck Section 3: Mower Deck Deck Removal Refer to Figure 3-1: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Remove the deck height stop from the height gauge bar.
Table of Contents Section 3: Mower Deck Deck installation Refer to Figure 3-4: 1. Slide the deck assembly under the mower and align the deck so that the lift chains are under each of the deck lift arms. 2. Raise the deck approximately 3 to 4 inches to allow slack in the deck lift chains when installing.
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Table of Contents Section 3: Mower Deck Pulley and Blade Hub Removal Refer to Figure 3-7: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Remove the floor panel to access the over center latch. See “Floor Panel Removal” on page 15. 3.
Table of Contents Section 3: Mower Deck Spindle Hub Rebuild Refer to Figure 3-10: 1. Secure spindle hub assembly in vice with the lower shaft and bearing clear of vise clamps. 2. With spindle pulley removed, loosen and remove the grease zerk from the spindle.
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Table of Contents Section 3: Mower Deck Refer to Figure 3-12: 14. Thread the blade hub onto the spindle shaft. Ensure that the stepped bearing surface is facing the lower bearing and tighten until firmly secured against the lower bearing. 15.
Table of Contents Section 4: Electrical System Section 4: Electrical System Battery Assembly Removal Refer to Figure 4-1: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. For ease of access, remove the seat assembly. See “Seat and Latch Removal”...
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Table of Contents Section 4: Electrical System Wiring Harness Removal Refer to Figure 4-4: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. 3.
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Table of Contents Section 4: Electrical System Wiring Harness Installation Refer to Figure 4-7: 1. Lay out the main wiring harness and check all the connections for good crimps and that the plastic shielding is secured. 2. Mark all ends of the main wiring harness to ensure proper routing.
Table of Contents Section 5: Fuel System Section 5: Fuel System Fuel Valve and Hose Removal Refer to Figure 5-1: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal”...
Table of Contents Section 5: Fuel System Fuel Valve and Hose Installation Refer to Figure 5-4: 1. Install the fuel line clamps on the hoses approximately 2 inches from the end of the fuel lines. 2. Install the fuel lines from the tanks and to the fuel filter.
Table of Contents Section 5: Fuel System Fuel Tank Removal Refer to Figure 5-7: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. 3.
Table of Contents Section 5: Fuel System Fuel Tank Installation Refer to Figure 5-10: 1. Install the fuel tank outlet into the fuel tank. Insure that the tube of the outlet is installed and secured facing up and slightly forward. 2.
Table of Contents Section 6: Wheels Section 6: Wheels Front Caster Wheel Removal Refer to Figure 6-1: 1. Ensure that control levers are set in the neutral position and park brake is set for safety. 2. Chock rear drive wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made.
Table of Contents Section 6: Wheels Front Caster Wheel Installation Refer to Figure 6-4: 1. Align and install the wheel axle bolt though the fork, axle bushing, and wheel. 2. Secure the caster wheel fork assembly with the flanged axle nut. 3.
Table of Contents Section 6: Wheels Front Axle Removal Refer to Figure 6-7: 1. Chock rear drive wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Raise and secure the front of the mower. The front caster wheel assemblies may be removed to reduce the weight of the front axle during removal.
Table of Contents Section 6: Wheels Front Axle Installation Refer to Figure 6-10: 1. Align and install the front end pivot on the unit frame with the three front end pivot mount bolts. Do not tighten bolts at this time. 2.
Table of Contents Section 6: Wheels Rear Drive Wheel Removal Refer to Figure 6-13: 1. Chock the front caster wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Loosen the rear drive wheel lug nuts. Do not remove at this time.
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Section 7: Power Train Muffler Removal Refer to Figure 7-1: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. NOTE: Muffler area may be hot from running. Take care when working in this area. 2.
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Engine Removal Refer to Figure 7-4: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. NOTE: Ensure that mower is cooled before performing any repair around the engine and muffler to prevent accidental burning...
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Engine Installation Refer to Figure 7-7: 1. Assemble components for the unit specification to the engine. Install muffler, air cleaner, oil drain valve, and oil sender to the engine. Temporarily install the engine pulley spacer, hydraulic drive pulley, and the clutch.
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Clutch Removal Refer to Figure 7-10: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. 3.
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Clutch Installation Refer to Figure 7-13: 1. To prevent accidental start, unplug the coil wires on both spark plugs prior to the installation of the clutch. 2. Insure the pump drive pulley is fully seated against the engine output shaft stop and that the key is flush with the bottom of the pulley.
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Transaxle Removal Refer to Figure 7-16: 1. Chock wheels to secure mower and prevent movement while repairs are made. 2. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental shock. See “Battery Assembly Removal” on page 22. 3.
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Refer to Figure 7-19: 9. Loosen and disconnect the drive control rod from the pump control bracket. 10. Drain transaxle oil into an appropriate waist oil container and disconnect the expansion tank from the top of the transaxle.
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Transaxle Installation Refer to Figure 7-21: 1. Assembly the bypass rod spring assembly by sliding the spring over the release bracket to stop. Insert the spring slide bracket into spring with the locking tab down until secure in the release bracket slide slot.
Table of Contents Section 7: Power Train Refer to Figure 7-24: 9. Connect and secure the expansion tank to the top of the transaxle with spring hose clamp. Fill transaxle with SAE 20W-50 engine oil. 10. Install belt on drive pulleys ensuring correct belt routing and tension spring.
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Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled personnel. Consult your Land Pride service center when assistance is needed. Torque Requirements Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 79 to determine correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Table of Contents Section 8: Adjustments Neutral Parking Slot Neutral Parking Slot 27768 Steering Control Linkage Figure 3-2 Steering Adjustments NOTE: Step 3 is not required but may be done if The steering levers on the mower may over time require transaxle fan blades (#4) interfere with loosening readjusting.
Table of Contents Section 8: Adjustments Upper Control Lever Make the following adjustments if you prefer to have the upper control levers equally aligned while in forward travel position instead of neutral position: IMPORTANT: Make sure lower control levers have been adjusted before adjusting upper control levers.
Table of Contents Section 8: Adjustments Ground Drive Belt Adjustment Refer to Figure 3-4: The ground drive belt (#1) is tensioned at the factory and will require readjustment as the belt stretches from wear. Replace belt when it becomes excessively worn or damaged.
Table of Contents Section 8: Adjustments Deck Adjustments Refer to Figure 3-8 & Figure 3-9 on page 51: The mower deck has three areas that may need to be IMPORTANT: Spring assist trunnion (#12) is factory checked occasionally and adjusted when needed. set and should not require field adjustment.
Table of Contents Section 8: Adjustments Anti-Scalp Rollers Cutting Height Settings Refer to Figure 3-10: Refer to Figure 3-8: On the front of the mower deck are four anti-scalp Cutting height is adjustable from 1.5" to 4.5" in 1/4" rollers (#6). Their purpose is to minimize scalping the increments.
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WARNING mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled When possible, clean under the deck using a stick or similar personnel. Consult your Land Pride dealer when instrument making sure that no part of the body, especially assistance is needed.
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Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Maintenance Schedule Service at Intervals Indicated Every Every Every Every Every Refer to 25 Hrs 50 Hrs 100 Hrs 200 Hrs 500 Hrs Page Clean mower, Deck & Engine Cooling System Daily (After engine has cooled.) Verify Safety Start Interlock System Daily (Before each use) Operator’s...
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Maintenance Locations Your ZSR Zero Turn Mower is designed with innovative state-of -the art components that should be maintained. Knowing the location and how to maintain these components is the best prevention for costly downtime or expensive, premature repair.
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Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Pulley Guard (See Figure 5-1:) Left Side 16 17 Briggs & Stratton Right Side Pulley Guard (See Figure 5-1:) Kawasaki 27764 Top View of Mower (Kawasaki Engine Shown) Figure 5-3 Right Side Left Side Deck Belt (See Figure 5-1:) 27803...
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Torque Requirements Tires Refer to “Torque Values Chart” on page 79 to determine IMPORTANT: Use only tires recommended by Land correct torque values when tightening hardware. See Pride. Solid fill tires are not to be used on Zero Turn “Additional Torque Values”...
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Electrical System WARNING Refer to Figure 5-6: Do not allow an open flame near the battery when charging. The mower is equipped with a 12 volt negative ground Hydrogen gas forms inside the battery. This gas is both toxic electrical system powered by a battery located under the and flammable and may cause an explosion if exposed to a seat.
200 hours or every year whichever comes first. Two doctor within a few hours or gangrene may result. filters are required with each oil change. They may be purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer. See WARNING page 76 for filter part numbers.
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication 9. Remove top port plug (#4). This will allow the transaxles to vent during oil fill. 10. Fill transaxle with oil by adding oil to the expansion tank (#7) until oil appears at the top port opening (approximately 2 qts.).
10% ethanol. Do not mix oil with gasoline. • Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas. Land Pride recommends adding correct amounts of gas • Never attempt to start the engine when there is a strong stabilizer/conditioner in the fuel. For best results, follow odor of gasoline fumes present.
Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Evaporative Emission Control System Draining The Fuel Tank All Land Pride Zero Turn Mowers will be EPA compliant 1. Park unit on a flat surface. Make sure blade on the required January 1, 2012 date. Mowers that are...
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Belt Maintenance Ground Drive Belt Removal & Installation Refer to Figure 5-16 on page 65: DANGER 1. Park mower on a flat surface. Before raising floor platform or removing pulley guards, make 2.
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Mower Blade Maintenance Blade Inspection Warped Blade (Replace) Check mower blades daily, they are the key to power efficiency and well groomed turf. Keep them sharp, a dull Cutting Plane blade will tear rather than cut grass, leaving a brown ragged top on the grass within a few hours.
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Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Refer to Figure 5-20: Blade Installation 5. Sharpen blade by following the grinding pattern shown in Figure 5-20. WARNING a. Grind cutting edge at the same bevel as the When mounting blades, rotate them after installation to ensure original angle.
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication General Engine Maintenance 4. If oil level on the dipstick is near or below the lower limit mark, then add recommended oil until it reaches Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in the full mark. Do not overfill. and general maintenance are specified in the Engine 5.
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Engine Air Filter A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment and supplies clean combustion air to the engine. NOTE: Do not operate engine with a damaged air filter or without air filter elements. Dirt will enter engine causing dust induced engine damage.
The air filter warranty expires upon cleaning the event of a dust induced engine damage. See or servicing a used filter in any manner. Land Pride “Engine Specifications” on page 76 for Land Pride air does not warranty a dust induced engine damage if a filter replacement numbers.
A coating of oil may also be applied to the deck underside to minimize oxidation. IMPORTANT: Do not use a high pressure washer 3. Clean and touch up all scrapes with Land Pride spray on or around hydraulic pumps and motors. Water paint.
Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend Hours Left Blade Spindle Access through rubber slit in pulley cover. 1 - Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required...
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Table of Contents Section 8: Maintenance & Lubrication 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, whichever comes first.
Clean underside of deck Cutting Blades are not operating at full Increase engine rpms to full speed (3600 rpm) engine speed Check engine speed with Land Pride Inductive Tachometer, Part No. 890-909C Belt over center take-up is loose Tension over center take-up...
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Table of Contents Section 10: Troubleshooting Symptoms Probable Causes Suggested Remedies 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 Low oil pressure Low oil level Add oil...
Table of Contents Section 11: Appendix Section 11: Appendix Engine Specifications Engine Manufacture Kawasaki Briggs & Stratton Mower Model No Z Models ZSR54, ZSR60 ZSR54, ZSR60 ZSR54, ZSR60 ZSR Models Horsepower 23.5 Engine Model Type FS691V FX730V 44P777 Max Torque @ 2400 rpms 40.9 ft.
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Table of Contents Section 11: Appendix General Specifications Mower Model No ZSR54 ZSR60 Overall width Chute down 67 1/4" 73 3/4" Overall Length 78 1/4" with hitch plate Tire-to-tire width: 48" Overall Height Top of folded ROPS 50 1/4" Top of unfolded ROPS 70 1/4"...