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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Discharge Chute
Discharge Chute
Figure 2-9
Mower Deck Operation
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DANGER
Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck
while the engine is running or when the blades are engaged.
Mower blades cannot be seen and are located very close to
deck housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.
With engine running at medium speed, pull up on blade
engagement switch to start blades turning. (Refer to
Figure 2-10). Increase engine throttle to full rpm once
blades have become fully engaged.
NOTE: Engaging blades at high engine rpm or
when under heavy load (i.e. tall grass) can cause
belts to slip, resulting in premature wear or possible
damage.
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ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M
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Blade
Engagement
Switch
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General Operating Information
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After thoroughly familiarizing yourself with the Operator's
Manual and completing the Operator's Checklist, you are
almost ready to begin mowing.
You may want to put the front axle in float mode which
will significantly smooth out the ride and deliver improved
traction capability over uneven ground. The front axle
can be quickly put back into rigid mode if you need to
keep the deck up when doing overhanging cuts along
curbs or other landscape obstacles.
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CAUTION
Mower deck and operator platform can be slippery when wet.
Always make sure your footing is secure when climbing onto
the mower to be seated.
Approach the mower from the front and spread the
steering levers fully apart. Stand just to the outside rear
of the left front anti-scalp wheel and with your right hand
grab the left side steering lever for support. Taking care
not to slip on the mower deck, step up onto the operator's
platform and comfortably seat yourself. The park brake
lever just to your left and adjacent to the operator's seat
should be fully raised and in the (ON) position. With both
steering levers still wide apart now reach for the throttle
and choke control to your right side. Position the throttle
control at half throttle and pull the choke to the "up/on"
position. Insert your ignition key and rotate the ignition
key clockwise until you hear the engine begin to start.
Release the ignition key and push the choke to "down/
off" position. 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.
Blade Engagement Switch
Figure 2-10
Land Pride
2/10/09
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