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Table of Contents Zero Turn Mowers Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 ® Accu-Z Razor 27751 27750 Razor ZSR Series Razor Z Series 357-344M Operator’s Manual Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Copyright 2010 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.
Secure implement by up on the wheels. This could using blocks and supports. result in injury or equipment damage. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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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. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new be placed. labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. Some new equipment installed during repair requires Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction The parts on your mower have been specially designed Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride product owners. parts. Therefore, should your mower require This mower has been designed with care and built by replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
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 ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the left control lever. Seat Installation 6. Align control lever handles with each other and Figure 1-2 tighten bolts (#2A & #2B) to the correct torque. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
7. Make necessary adjustments to the mower as disconnected after initial dealer set-up to prevent outlined in "Section 3: Adjustments" beginning on battery discharge while setting on the dealer lot. page 23. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
ZSR Model Mowers Only (Below Left Arm Rest) 9. Deck Height Gauge Bar 25. Front Pivot Axle Locks 18. Front Axle Zero Turn Riding Mower Features Figure 2-1 ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
23686 engine is running. Control Panel A plastic film covers the hour meter window. It protects Figure 2-2 the window from scratches during shop assembly and ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
Center Position “O” Park Brake (OFF) as Shown is OFF Neutral Slot 27766 27820 Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve Control Levers Fully IN (In Neutral Position) Figure 2-3 Figure 2-5 ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Never mow over obstructions you are 5. Rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to (OFF). not certain the deck will clear. 6. Remove key from ignition switch. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
3. Replace park brake switch if starter motor did turn The further back the control levers are pulled the faster and if no other cause can be determined. the travel speed. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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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. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
IMPORTANT: Following repairs, always make certain the two bypass valve rods are returned to their operating position. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Never drive recklessly. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
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Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to by the modification. become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
(ON) position. With both The Z48, Z54, ZSR54 and ZSR60 Land Pride Zero Turn steering levers still wide apart now reach for the throttle Riding Mowers are designed to deliver professional and choke control to your right side.
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 58 to determine correct torque values when tightening hardware.
2. Position control levers in neutral position as shown. rods are properly adjusted if the lower control levers are aligned with the neutral parking slots when released. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
Turn the knobs located behind the seat forward. to raise or lower the arms. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
24562 Not enough belt tension may lead to premature belt Deck Drive Belt Adjustment damage due to excessive belt slippage. Figure 3-6 ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
Attaches to the spark plug on single and twin cylinder engines for Light Kit checking engine speed. Engines operating at optimal speed stay Figure 4-4 cooler and preform better. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
WARNING Keep mower properly maintained. Do not make unauthorized modifications. An improperly maintained mower or one that has been improperly modified can be dangerous to operate. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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). ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
(Below right arm rest) 14. Cutting Blades 15. Deck Underside 28. Seat Adjustment Latch 27818 27817 Top View of Deck Bottom view of Deck Figure 5-2 Figure 5-3 ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
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Top View of Mower (Kawasaki Engine Shown) Figure 5-4 Right Side Left Side Deck Belt (See Figure 5-2:) 27803 Bottom view of Mower (Deck Not Shown) Figure 5-5 ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Be careful not to get soap and water into the battery. Use soda mixed in water to clean corrosion off the 10 AMP Fuse Shown W/Cover Removed terminals. Figure 5-8 ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
NOTE: The transaxle units are equipped with bypass valves. For more information refer to “Moving Mower with Stalled Engine” on page 19. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
200 hours or every year whichever comes first. Two filters are required with each oil change. They may be purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer. See page 51 for filter part numbers. IMPORTANT: The transaxles must be purged after every oil change.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank opening. low. • Keep gas away from eyes and skin. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Close fuel shut-off valve before replacing fuel filter to keep fuel filter. Location and options many vary by engine fuel from leaking out and creating a fire/explosion hazard. options. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
9. Never operate a machine without an air filter installed. Open Ends of Filter Elements Face Canister Burp Valve - Position Below Air Filter Canister 27851 Canister Air Filter For 26Hp Kawasaki Engine Figure 5-18 ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
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 51 for Land Pride air does not warranty a dust induced engine damage if a filter replacement numbers.
Check belt tension per the “Deck Drive Belt Adjustment” on page 26. 11. Re-install hitch pin (#8). 12. Re-install deck belt covers and lower floor platform. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
19046 NAIL OR SHAFT NOTE: Care should be taken in order not to remove Blade Balancing any more material than necessary to sharpen blade. Figure 5-23 ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
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Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades Figure 5-24 Cutting Edge Twisted Blade (Replace) Cutting Plane Cutting Edge Straight Blade 24579 End View of Blades, Twisted & Straight Blades Figure 5-25 ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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 the hydraulic pumps and motors. Water paint.
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 27754 ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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Located in front of deck pivot mount 2 - Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Every 100 hrs. or monthly, whichever comes first. 27826 ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
890 lbs 915 lbs. Width of Cut 48" 54" 54" 60" Cutting Height 1 1/2" to 4 1/2" In 1/4" increments Specifications to continue on next page. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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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. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
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Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 27830 27831 Z48 & Z54 Zero Turn Mowers ZSR54 & ZSR60 Zero Turn Mowers ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Center mounted rear engine Provides maximum mower stability, easy service access, increased leg room, and increased air flow around engine fins to extend engine life. ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
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Electric deck lift option Sun canopy accessory Makes mowing more comfortable on hot sunny days. Helps protects against harmful sun rays. Designed to fit the folding ROPS. ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
See your dealer Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage See “Seat Adjustment” on page 25 Air in system Check filter & fittings Other causes See Engine Operator’s Manual ® Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 11/05/10...
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Mower circles or veers in one direc- Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage See “Steering Adjustments” on page 24 tion Hydro-drive faulty See your dealer ® 11/05/10 Z48, Z54, ZSR54 & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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.