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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
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• Replacement of fuel system parts (i.e. gas caps, hoses, fuel
tanks, fuel filters, etc.) must be the same as original parts.
Fire and/or explosion can occur if not followed.
• Observe safe fuel handling precautions. Fuel is flammable
and vapors are very explosive. An explosion or fire can
burn, destroy and kill property, animals and people.
• Do not fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot.
Allow engine to cool before filling. Fuel spilled over
engine, muffler, or hot objects may result in a fire or
explosion.
• Allow engine to cool before servicing the fuel system.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel or around the fuel tanks.
• Do not fill fuel tanks to the top. Fuel will expand in hot
weather and seep out through the fuel tank vent system.
• Screw gas cap on immediately after filling a tank. Never
operate mower without gas caps installed.
• Clean up any gasoline spills immediately.
• Keep fuel away from open flame or spark.
• Store mower away from open flame and sparks.
• Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas.
• Never attempt to start the engine when there is a strong
odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause.
• Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline and store
it in an approved container out of children's reach.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle, on a truck,
or on a trailer. Interior carpets and plastic truck bed liners
insulate the container and slow loss of static charge.
• When practical, remove equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel the equipment on the truck
or trailer using a portable container and not a gasoline
dispenser nozzle. If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be
used, keep nozzle in contact with rim of fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
• Gasoline is a poison that is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Long-term exposure
to vapors can cause serious injury and illness
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank opening.
• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
Evaporative Emission Control
System
All Land Pride Zero Turn Mowers will be EPA compliant
on the required January 1, 2012 date. Mowers that are
EPA compliant now have a decal on them stating: "This
Equipment meets U.S. EPA Evap. Standards" . The
Evaporative Emission Control System requires no
regularly scheduled maintenance but should be
inspected periodically, and thoroughly examined at least
once a year at the beginning of the mowing season:
1.
Inspect all fuel system components including tanks,
vents, hoses, clamps, fuel filter, valves, and fittings
for leaks, cracks, and loose connections. Make
repairs as necessary.
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2. The fuel tank is equipped with a tethered cap. Ensure
tether is present and secured to the cap.
3. The fuel cap has been designed to provide audible
and tactile feedback indicating that proper sealing
has been achieved. Ensure that this function is
present and that no fuel leaks from the filler neck
during usage. If fuel leakage is ever noticed at this
point, the fuel cap must be replaced immediately.
Fuel Filter
Refer to Figure 5-12 on page 38:
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Empty fuel tank before replacing fuel filter to keep fuel from
leaking out and creating a fire/explosion hazard.
The fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the
fuel tank and engine fuel pump. Location of fuel filter will
vary depending on which engine your mower is equipped
with. See engine owner's manuals for exact location of
fuel filter and instructions on removal and installation.
Refer to Figure 5-11:
Replace fuel filter annually at the beginning of each
mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation,
whichever occurs first. (Plugged filter considered
maintenance item.) This will keep the fuel filter from
becoming plugged causing poor engine performance
and unexpected downtime. Be sure to install filter with
Flow Arrow pointing towards engine side of fuel line.
Draining The Fuel Tank
1.
Park unit on a flat surface. Make sure blade
engagement switch is (OFF), both control levers are
(OUT), and park brake is (ON). Stop engine and
remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable from the battery.
3. Remove line from fuel filter and place detached end
into an approved fuel container.
4. Watch level of fuel in the fuel container. DO NOT
allow container to overflow, spilled fuel is extremely
flammable.
5. Tank may not drain 100% due to fuel line location.
6. Reinstall fuel line to its original state and reattach to
fuel filter. Location and options many vary by engine.
(Flow Arrow) Indicates direction fuel
must flow through the filter.
Fuel Filter
Figure 5-11
ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M
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