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ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers
25859
Table of Contents
357-271M
Operator's Manual
!
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
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not supplied with standard unit.
2/10/09
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- Page 1 Table of Contents Riding Mowers ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers 25859 357-271M Operator’s Manual 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! ©...
- Page 2 Copyright 2009 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.
- Page 3 Detach and store implements in a area where children normally do not play. Secure implement by using blocks and supports. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 4 If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 5 Wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs. Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 6 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing 25865 (Beneath The Seat Mount) 838-303C Danger: Battery 25865 (Beneath The Seat Mount) 838-829C 25864 Caution: Do Not Power Wash ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 7 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 838-307C 25863 Warning: Moving Parts 25863 838-310C Warning: General 838-833C Warning: Fuel (Imbedded in Fuel Tank) 25867 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 8 Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information 838-308C 25864 Warning: Rotating Blade Hazard 838-306C Warning: Do not operator without deflector 23933 838-815C Warning: Rollover Hazard 23933 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 9 Floor platform & Pulley Shields 3- Places have been removed to show decals 848-268C 25872 Warning: Safe Operating Instructions 838-444C 25872 Danger: Muffler Hot (Both Sides of Engine) 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 10 IMPORTANT: A special point of information related to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that 25861 this information should be read and noted before Serial Number Plate Location continuing. Figure 1 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 11 3. For further assistance write to: Land Pride Service Department 1525 East North Street P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Ks. 67402-5060 E-mail address lpservicedept@landpride.com 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 12 3. Rotate control lever up until slot in upper control lever 24828 aligns with hole in lower control lever. Seat latch Adjustment Figure 1-2 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 13 "Section 3: Adjustments" beginning on screw, flat washer, lock washer and nut before starting page 22. the mower. Tighten hex nut to 8 ft-lbs. of torque. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 14 16. Deck Lift Pedal 25. Seat Adjustment Latch Control Levers 17. Fuel Caps & Tanks Deck Height Indicator 18. Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve ZXT Pro Features Figure 2-1 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 15 A plastic film covers the hour meter window to protect against scratches in shop assembly and shipping. This 23686 covering should be removed by the owner before placing Control Panel mower into service. Figure 2-2 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 16 (ON). Push the lever forward and down to Control Levers Fully IN (In Neutral Position) take the park brake (OFF). Figure 2-5 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 17 5. Rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to (OFF). high enough. Never mow over obstructions you are 6. Remove key from ignition switch. not certain the deck will clear. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 18 2. Try restarting the engine. The starter motor should the travel speed. not turn. 3. Replace park brake switch if starter motor did turn and if no other cause can be determined. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 19 To Make A Pivot Turn: park brake. Move one control lever forward and the other control lever back of neutral, this will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 20 Damage may result. mower. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 21 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 22 Allow the engine to warm up momentarily. If your mower has just been running and the engine is already warm, using the choke is probably not necessary. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 23 See the “Features and Benefits” section of this manual for additional product information and performance enhancing options. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 24 1. Make sure blade engagement switch (#1) is (OFF), control levers (#2) are fully (OUT), park brake (#3) is (ON) and engine switch key (#4) is (OFF). ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 25 3. Retighten jam nut and test again. 9. Remove support blocks and safely lower mower 4. Repeat this procedure until unit drives straight. wheels to the floor. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 26 The control levers may be adjusted while in neutral when in neutral and then tighten bolts (#3) to the position for height, reach and forward travel to fit the correct torque. operator’s steering comfort zone. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 27 Turn the knob clockwise when supporting more weight and counterclockwise when supporting less weight. 24568 Ground Drive Belt Adjustment Figure 3-7 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 28 (Located Three Places) 25944 24562 Blade Cutting Height will be 3 1/4" Deck Drive Belt Adjustment When Blocking Deck Edge 3" Above Ground Level Figure 3-9 Figure 3-10 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 29 3" support blocks. Deck Level Adjustment (Right Side) 13. Tighten jam nut (#3) against deck lift block (#1). Figure 3-13 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 30 (#2) as follows: 23922 1. Loosen jam nut (#3) and back it away from deck lift Anti-Scalp Roller Adjustment block (#1) several turns. Figure 3-15 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 31 2. Be sure to adhere to the WARNING above before opening the floor plate (#1). Pivot Locking Device (Unlocked Pivot Shown) 3. Raise floor plate up to access pivot locking Figure 3-17 components. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 32 Make seeing easier when completing a job after sundown and when parking your mower in a shed that is not well lit by attaching Land Pride’s light kit. Light Kit Figure 4-4 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 33 (Items 1 & 2) on your mower deck. Mulching Baffles and Blades (60" Deck Shown) Figure 4-6 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 34 When possible, clean under mower using a stick or similar “Additional Torque Values” on page 55 for correct instrument making sure that no part of the body, especially torque values. arms and hands are under mower. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 35 8. X/M = Service per hours indicated in column or monthly (whichever comes first). X/A = Service per hours indicated in column or annually (whichever comes first). 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 36 (Under oil fill & dipstick.) 29. Full Tank Caps (2) 13. Engine Oil Filter (Honda only) 25874 25874 Top View of Deck Bottom view of Deck Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 37 Top View of Mower (Honda Engine Shown) Figure 5-3 Lift seat to access zerk Right Side Left Side Deck Belt (See Figure 5-1:) 25873 Bottom view of Mower (Deck Not Shown) Figure 5-4 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 38 Use soda mixed in water to clean corrosion off the Major overhaul or repair of starting motor or charging terminals. system should be performed by trained technicians only. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 39 10. Reinstall expansion tank cover (#18). 11. Repeat steps 1 thru 10 for the right side. Cold Oil Fill Line. DO NOT OVERFILL 24580 Hydraulic Reservoir (Left Side Shown) Figure 5-8 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 40 Do not fill fuel tanks to the top if mowing figure 5-10 on hilly terrain or in hot weather. Gas can rise up to the ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 41 5. Reinstall oil filler cap/dipstick by screwing it in firmly. Special attention should be paid to applicable data which is not duplicated here. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 42 Engine Oil Filter, Drain & Filler Tube 3. Before installing a new filter element, inspect it by (Honda Engine Shown) placing a bright light inside and rotate the element Figure 5-16 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 43 Improper installation occurs when dust leaks past the seals. The filter element must be aligned within the canister and properly seated on both ends to prevent dirt from entering the engine. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 44 (#10) clockwise. Check belt tension per the “Deck Drive Belt Adjustment” on page 26. 11. Re-install hitch pin (#11). 12. Re-install deck belt covers and lower floor panel. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 45 Pump idler spring Ground drive pulley Pump tension idler Pump pulleys Deck drive belt Pump idler arm 25873 Ground Drive Belt Viewed from the Bottom Figure 5-18 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 46 “Additional Torque Values” on page 55 for correct torque values. HORIZONTAL Blade Sharpening CAUTION ALWAYS wear eye protection and gloves when sharpening a NAIL OR SHAFT blade. 19046 Blade Balancing Figure 5-18 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 47 These deposits will cause engine flooding and loss of power. 5. Remove and replace fuel filter if not done in previous 100 hours. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 48 8. Run machine at half speed for 5 minutes, checking operation of the control levers. Stop engine and check for oil leaks, loose fittings and so forth. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 49 Caster Wheel Bearing Located on hub of caster wheel 2 - Zerks (One on each caster wheel) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 25863 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 50 Idler Arm Pivot Pin Located under the seat 1 - Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 25877 Every 500 hrs. or annually, whichever comes first. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 51 Complies with ANSI B71.4 testing and safety standards for commercial riding mowers. Weight with deluxe seat 1084 lbs. 1109 lbs. Width of Cut 54" 60" Trim Capacity (left side) 4" 10" Specifications to continue on next page. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 52 Deck Suspension Four point suspension from frame by mechanical linkage with counter balance springs. Anti-Scalp Rollers 4 Anti-scalp rollers to improve flotation in rolling and uneven terrain. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 53 Rear engines are center mounted for maximum stability, easy service access, and Engine Placement maximized leg room. Electric start 12 volt keyed ignition switch and choke control are positioned for comfortable operation. 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 54 An optional 60" or 72" motion activated snow plow is available for snow removal and year round usage. Mower deck does not need to be removed to attach the snow plow. ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 55 See your dealer Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage See “Steering Adjustments” on page 22 Air in system Check filter & fittings For additional causes See engine manual 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 56 Parking brakes will not hold on slopes of Park brakes worn or out of adjustment Replace or adjust as required See “Park Brake Adjustment” on 15 deg. or less. page 29 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 57 Electric Clutch Bolt (7/16"- 20 UNF GR8) 50 to 55 ft-lbs. 68 to 75 N-m Tire Inflation Chart Tire Inflation PSI Drive Wheels 8 to 12 Caster Wheels 8 to 12 2/10/09 ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M...
- Page 58 Table of Contents Land Pride Section 9: Appendix Notes ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09...
- Page 59 Belts, blades, and tires are considered wear items. Filters and Plugs are considered maintenance items. This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover common wear items such as blades, belts, tines, etc.
- Page 60 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...