Electrical System - Land Pride ZT60i Operator's Manual

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Torque Requirements
Refer to "Torque Values Chart" on page 58 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware. See
"Additional Torque Values" at the bottom of the chart
for exceptions to standard torque values.
!
WARNING
Particular attention must be given to tightening the drive
wheel lug nuts, blade spindle bolts, electric clutch bolt and
transaxle mounting bolts and nuts. Not torquing these
components correctly can result in the loss of a wheel, blade
or burnt clutch. Any of the above situations can cause serious
damage to the equipment and/or personal injury.
It is recommended that the following be checked after the
first 2 hours of initial operation and after removal for
repair or replacement. Thereafter, they should be
checked every 50 hours of operation.
•
Blade bolts (See item (#2) in Figure 5-15 on page 46)
•
Electric Clutch bolt (See item (#13) in Figure 5-6 on
page 37).
•
Wheel lug nuts (See item (#6) Figure 5-7 on page 38)
•
Transaxle mounting bolts (See item (#3) Figure 5-7 on
page 38)
Refer to Figure 5-1:
•
Retighten choke and/or throttle cable clamp screws to
35 in-lbs if they work loose or are loosened to make
cable adjustments.
•
See engine owner's manual for all other engine torque
values.
Tighten Choke and Throttle Cable
Clamp Screws to 35 in-lbs.
Choke and Throttle Cable Clamp Screws
Figure 5-1
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Electrical System

Refer to Figure 5-2:
The mower is equipped with a 12 volt negative ground
electrical system powered by a battery located just left of
the engine. When worn out, replace battery with a
maintenance-free garden mower 12 volt BCI group
UL1HD with 245 cold cranking AMPs (CCA) or U1L-X
with 300 CCA. Follow manufacturer's maintenance,
safety, storing, and charging specifications.
Black Battery Cable (-)
!
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable connections can damage the mower's
electrical system and cause battery cables to spark. Sparks
around a battery can result in a battery gas explosion and
personal injury.
• Always disconnect negative (black) cable from battery
before disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) cable to the battery's
positive (+) post before reconnecting negative (black) cable
to the battery's negative (-) post.
!
WARNING
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts
when removing or installing battery. Do not allow metal tools
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to short between battery terminals and metal mower parts.
Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touching
metal mower components can cause sparks. Sparks can cause
a battery gas explosion which can result in personal injury.
!
WARNING
Acid can cause serious injury to skin and eyes. Avoid skin
contact with battery acid and always wear eye protection
when checking the battery. Flush area with clean water and
call a physician immediately. Acid will also damage clothing.
ZT60i & ZT72i (S/N 748110+) Accu-Z
Red Battery
Cable (+)
12 Volt Battery
Battery
Figure 5-2
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Zero Turn Mowers 357-552M
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