Choke - Land Pride Z48 Operator's Manual

Section 2: Operating Procedures

Choke

Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 14:
A cable is linked from the choke control knob to the
engine for choking the engine during starting. Pull up on
the knob to turn choke control knob (ON). Push down on
the knob once the engine is running to shut choke control
knob (OFF). Set choke control knob in the (OFF) position
soon after the engine has started.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate mower with the
choke pulled up or on. (engine starting position).
Blade Engagement Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 14:
The blade engagement switch engages the deck blades.
Pull switch up (ON) to engage blades and push switch
down (OFF) to disengage blades.
IMPORTANT: With mower stopped, engage cutting
blades with engine at half throttle and then increase
throttle to full engine speed before operating control
levers. Clutch, belts or deck may be damaged if
blades are engaged at full engine speed.
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Refer to Figure 2-3:
Located on the right side of the seat platform is the
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve. It controls which fuel tank is in
use. The valve lever must be over one of the two arrows
to supply fuel to the engine. Arrows point to the fuel tank
being used. Switch valve from one tank to the other when
tank in use is about out of fuel. The mower does not have
to be turned off to make the switch. See "Fuel System" on
page 39 for more information.
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Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Figure 2-3
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Left/Right
Fuel Tank Valve
Center Position "O"
as Shown is OFF
Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
Park Brake
Refer to Figure 2-4 & Figure 2-5:
The park brake lever is linked to the wheel motors. The
rear wheels are kept from turning when the lever is pulled
up and back to (ON). Push the lever forward and down to
take the park brake (OFF).
Mower engine will stop running if the park brake is set to
(ON) before spreading both control levers (OUT) or if one
or both control levers are moved (IN) before moving the
park brake to (OFF).
Both Control Levers Should Be Spread Fully (OUT)
Before Park Brake Is Engaged (ON).
Control Levers Fully OUT (in Park Position)
Figure 2-4
Control Levers (IN)
Neutral Operating Position
Control Levers Fully IN (In Neutral Position)
Figure 2-5
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Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M
Park Brake (ON)
Park Brake (OFF)
Neutral Slot
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