Land Pride ZST40 Operator's Manual page 12

Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
The shipping crate is assembled together with nails. It
can be disassembled by prying or cutting the lumber
apart. Be careful not to scratch, dent or cut the mower
and seat during disassembly. It is best if two people are
present while disassembling the crate.
1. Remove end and side panels from the crate.
2. Cut metal bands securing the front and rear wheels
to the crate floor. Discard bands.
IMPORTANT: To protect mower undercarriage, lift
mower off the crate floor with a hoist or other
suitable lifting device. Do not drive mower off the
crate floor, as this can bend or break components
underneath the mower, especially the transaxles.
3. Lift mower from crate floor with a hoist or other
suitable lifting device.
Torque Requirements
Refer to "Torque Values Chart" on page 52 to determine
correct torque values for common bolts. See "Additional
Torque Values" at bottom of chart for exceptions to
standard torque values.
Discharge Chute Assembly
Figure 1-1
Discharge Chute Assembly
Refer to Figure 1-1:
Model ZST48 riding mower discharge chute is shipped
loose. ZST40 discharge chute is shipped attached.
1. Attach discharge chute (#1) to the deck by inserting
3/8"-16 x 1" GR5 round head square neck bolts (#2)
up through the deck bottom as shown.
2. Secure with 3/8" washers (#4) and locknuts (#3).
Tighten nuts to correct torque. See Torque Chart on
page 52.
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Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-2:
!
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) battery cable before
disconnecting positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) post before reconnecting negative (black) cable
to the negative (-) post.
!
WARNING
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts
when removing or installing battery. Do not allow metal tools
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.
IMPORTANT: The black negative battery cable is
disconnected before leaving the factory and is to be
disconnected after initial dealer set-up to prevent
battery discharge while setting on the dealer lot.
Connect black battery cable to the battery's negative
post with 1/4"-20 x 3/4" GR5 hex head serrated screw,
flat washer, lock washer and nut before starting the
mower. Tighten hex nut to the correct torque.
Positive Post
Located Under
Red Cable Cover
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Engine Preparations
1. Check engine oil level at the dipstick. Add oil if below
full mark. Do not overfill. Refer to Engine Operator's
Manual for oil recommendation and to "Engine Oil
and Oil Filter" on page 38 in this manual.
NOTE: Mowers are shipped from the factory
without fuel in the fuel tanks.
2. See instructions under "Fuel System" on page 36.
After reading "Fuel System" instructions, add a small
amount of gasoline with a fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.
Red Battery
Cable (+)
Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure 1-2
Black Battery
Cable (-)
Negative Post
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