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Land Pride ZST40 Operator's Manual

Land Pride ZST40 Operator's Manual

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ZST40 & ZST48
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Read the Operator's Manual entirely. When you
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see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and
warnings are serious - follow without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Cover photo may show optional equipment
not supplied with standard unit.
© Copyright 2011
33168
357-505M
Operator's Manual
Printed
9/09/11

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Zero Turn Mowers ZST40 & ZST48 33168 357-505M 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! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
  • Page 3 App on your smart phone, Refer to Parts Manual open the App, point your phone on the QR QR Locator on this page for code and take a picture. detailed instructions. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • 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. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 5 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. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...

  • Page 6: Safety Labels To Be Affixed To The Replaced Component As

    Table of Contents Important Safety Information Safety Labels specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the Your mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place. request. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-307C 33171 Warning: Moving Parts 33171 838-310C Warning: General 838-815C Warning: Rollover Hazard 33170 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-308C 33170 Warning: Rotating Blade Hazard 838-306C Warning: Do not operator without deflector 33170 838-833C Warning: Fuel (Imbedded in Fuel Tank) 33171 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...

  • Page 9: 818-543C

    Table of Contents Important Safety Information 33173 818-543C Danger: Guard Missing Beneath Floor platform & Pulley Shields 3- Places 848-268C 33171 Warning: Safe Operating Instructions 838-444C 33174 Danger: Muffler Hot (Both Sides of Engine) 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new The parts on your mower have been specially designed product owners. and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride parts. Therefore, should your mower require This mower has been designed with care and built by replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
  • 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 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 12 Discharge Chute Assembly Refer to Figure 1-1: Negative Post Model ZST48 riding mower discharge chute is shipped loose. ZST40 discharge chute is shipped attached. 33169 1. Attach discharge chute (#1) to the deck by inserting Connecting the Negative Cable 3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 round head square neck bolts (#2) Figure 1-2 up through the deck bottom as shown.

  • Page 13: Mower Features

    6. Right Deck spindle Cover (Guard) 14. Seat Platform (Guard) 21. Caster Wheels 7. Left Deck spindle Cover (Guard) 15. Rear Bumper & Engine Guard ZST Mower Features (ZST48 Shown) Figure 2-1 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...

  • Page 14: Ignition Switch

    OFF position to stop engine. to move mower. Clutch, belts and/or deck may be damaged if blades are engaged at full engine speed. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...

  • Page 15: Hour Meter

    See “Driving the Mower” on page 16 for a detailed description of operating the control levers. Neutral Slot 33179 Control Levers Fully IN (In Neutral Position) Figure 2-4 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 16 (#1) certain the two bypass valve rods are returned to catches and holds deck up. Deck should stay up after their operating position. releasing your right foot. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...

  • Page 17: Clearing Obstacles

    4. Position park brake (ON). (Pull up on lever until it 3. Lower deck to cutting height after mower has passed stops.) over obstruction. Engage blades and continue mowing. 5. Rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to (OFF). 6. Remove key from ignition switch. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...

  • Page 18: Driving The Mower

    (OUT). Park brake must be (OFF). The further back the control levers are pulled the faster 2. Try restarting the engine. The starter motor should the travel speed. not turn. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 19 (Ref. Frame #1) • To Make A Pivot Turn (Ref. Frame #7): Move one control lever forward and the other control lever back of neutral, this will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 20 Always check area to be mowed for rocks and other debris stopping a mower. Mark any potential hazards and be before mowing. alert to their presence. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 21 Mowing twice puts an unnecessary load and its park brake is locked. on the mower and reduces mowing efficiency. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 22 The Land Pride Zero Turn Riding Mowers are designed to deliver professional cutting quality, while delivering With the engine at half throttle, release the parking brake high productivity and sustained comfort over extended by pushing the lever forward and down all the way.
  • Page 23 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 52 to determine correct torque values when tightening hardware.

  • Page 24: Lower Control Lever

    (#1) are properly adjusted if the lower control 2. Position control levers in neutral position as shown. levers (#2) are aligned with neutral parking slots in the mower housing when released. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 25 (ON), shut power off and remove switch key. 3. You can either adjust the trailing lever forward by the distance it was trailing or adjust the leading lever 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...

  • Page 26: Ground Drive Belt Tensioning

    7" as shown in Figure 3-5. c. When adjustment is complete, hold hex whiz nut (#3B) still while tightening hex whiz nut (#3A). 33185 Deck Drive Belt Adjustment Figure 3-6 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...

  • Page 27: Deck Cutting Height And Leveling

    Support Blocks Placement Under 40" Deck Figure 3-8 Idler Pulley Not Shown for clarity 3" 33186 33262 Deck Cutting Height & Leveling (48" Deck Shown) Support Blocks Placement Under 48" Deck Figure 3-9 Figure 3-10 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...

  • Page 28: Anti-Scalp Rollers

    Section 3: Adjustments Anti-Scalp Rollers Refer to Figure 3-9: The ZST40 mower has one anti-scalping roller (#3) and the ZST48 mower has two anti-scalping rollers. Their purpose is to minimize scalping of the ground when mowing on rough uneven terrain. Their height should be adjusted after setting the deck stop pin to the preferred cutting height.

  • Page 29: Zst40 & Zst48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M

    Attaches to the spark plug on single and twin cylinder engines for checking engine speed. Engines operating at optimal speed stay cooler and preform better. 48" ZST Mulch Kit 33189 Mulching Kit (Mulching Blades Not Shown) Figure 4-1 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...

  • Page 30: Zst40 & Zst48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M

    Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained personnel only. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 31 • See engine owner’s manual for all other engine torque values. Tighten Choke and Throttle Cable Clamp Screws to 35 in-lbs. 30385 Choke and Throttle Cable Clamp Screws Figure 5-1 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 32 Otherwise, replace every 200 hours or 2 years whichever comes first. 5. Inspect transaxles for oil leaks. Have your nearest Land Pride Service center make repairs as needed. 6. Replace air cleaner filter element if damaged, every 200 hours or every season (whichever comes first). Replace more frequently when used in dusty conditions.
  • Page 33 Be careful not to get soap and water into Fuses Shown With Cover Removed the battery. Use soda mixed in water to clean corrosion off the Figure 5-4 terminals. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 34 Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt 11. Re-install hitch pin (#8). dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition 12. Re-install deck belt covers and floor platform. in a very short time. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 35 10. Tension eye bolt 11. Tension idler spring 12. Idler arm 13. 12V Electric Clutch (Engages pulley #2) 14. Thick Washer 15. Lock Washer 16. Clutch bolt 33209 ZST40 Deck Drive Belt Layout Figure 5-6 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 36 10. Take-up nut 11. Deck drive pulley 12. Transaxle mounting bolts 13. Wheel lug nuts 14. Neutral return spring 15. Pump pulleys 16. Deck drive belt 33194 Ground Drive Belt Layout Figure 5-7 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 37 3/4" to 1 1/2" at 50 -100 27805 NOTE: Be certain to place control arms in the park position before rotating seat platform up. Right Transaxle Figure 5-8 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 38 10% ethanol. Do not mix oil with gasoline. 2. Start engine and place both control levers in neutral. Land Pride recommends adding correct amounts of gas Slowly move control levers completely forward and stabilizer/conditioner in the fuel. For best results, follow reverse 5 to 6 times.
  • Page 39 Evaporative Emission Control System engagement switch is (OFF), both control levers are (OUT) and park brake is (ON). Stop engine and All Land Pride Zero Turn Riding Mowers will be EPA remove ignition key. compliant on the required January 1, 2012 date. Mowers 2.
  • Page 40 2. Oil Drain Valve 3. Oil Filter 4. Fuel Filter 5. Engine Cooling Fan 6. Air Filter Cover 7. Muffler Briggs & Stratton Engines Kawasaki Engines Zero Turn Riding Mower Engines Figure 5-12 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 41 The air filter warranty expires upon cleaning or servicing a used filter in any manner. Land Pride does not warranty dust induced engine damage if a used air filter element has been cleaned or serviced in any manner.
  • Page 42 Figure 5-15 33251 4. Check blade cutting edge. Replace blade if nicks are Blade Removal & Installation Illustration severe. Blade may be sharpened if cutting edge is Figure 5-13 dull or slightly nicked. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 43 (#3) and blade bolt (#2). Be careful not to cross thread blade bolt while installing it. 2. Tighten blade bolt to the correct torque. See “Additional Torque Values” on page 52 for correct torque values. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 33210 ZST40 Deck 33222 Hours Right Blade Spindle Access through rubber slit in pulley cover. 1 - Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease ZST48 Deck Quantity = As required 33210 ZST40 Deck 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 46 Locate on both sides of the floor platform 4 - Zerks (2 per side) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required every 100 hours or monthly, whichever comes first. 33198 Left Side Shown ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 47 Hydraulic Motor/Pump Drive V-belt drive from engine crankshaft Hydraulic Oil Type SAE 20W-50 engine oil Hydraulic Oil Capacity - Per Side 53.3 fl. oz.to fill transaxle Specifications to continue on next page. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 48 Single B-Section belt drive to all blade spindles with spring loaded take-up idler pulley. Blade Spindles Machined ductile iron housing, 1 3/8" diameter high carbon steel shafts and greasable ball bearings. Deck Suspension Four point suspension from frame by mechanical linkage. Number of Anti-Scalp Rollers ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 49 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities ZST40 = 52 1/4" ZST48 = 65 1/2" 74 1/4" 41" 33192 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 50 Molded-in cup holder Tank is molded with a cup holder that fits a wide variety of cups and is in easy access to the driver. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 51 Fuel tanks are vented to the Engine burns fuel vapors instead of vapors leaking into the atmosphere. engine carburetor 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 52 Engine is overheating Air intake screen or cleaning fins clogged. Clean screen and fins. Not operating engine at rated speed. Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm. Other causes. See Engine Operator’s Manual. ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 53 Air is trapped in hydraulic system. Purge transaxle of air or see your dealer. Transaxles operates hot. Hydro-drive faulty. See your dealer. Not operating engine at rated speed. Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm. 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 54 50 to 55 ft-lbs. 68 to 75 N-m Hydro-Gear Top Port Plug (See Figure 5-8 on page 35, Item 4.) 15 ft-lbs. 20 N-m Chock & Throttle Cable Clamp Screws 35 in-lbs. 3.9 N-m ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 55 Table of Contents Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts Tire Inflation Chart Tire Inflation PSI Drive Wheels 8 to 12 Caster Wheels 8 to 12 9/09/11 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M...
  • Page 56 TANK, LH FUEL FUEL FILTER 10. HOSE, RUBBER .25 ID/.5 OD SAE30R7 11. HOSE, RUBBER .25 ID/.5 OD SAE30R7 12. SV KIT, EPA VALVE & GROMMET 30754 Evaporative Emission Control Components Figure 10-1 ZST40 & ZST48 Zero Turn Mowers 357-505M 9/09/11...
  • Page 57 Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 58 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA www.landpride.com...

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