Preparation Of Engine For Storage; New Season Preparation - Land Pride Razor ZR44 Manual

Section 4: Maintenance and Lubrication
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WARNING!
Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss of the
blade which can cause serious injury.
Warped Blade (Replace)
Straight Blade
19076
Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades
Figure 4-13
Cutting Edge
Twisted Blade Edge (Replace)
Cutting Plane
Cutting Edge
19077
Straight Blade Edge
End View of Blades, Twisted & Straight Blades
Figure 4-14
Storage
When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season,
the following steps should be taken to ensure readiness
for the next mowing season.
1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash. Clean and touch up
all scrapes with Land Pride spray paint.
2. Clean paper air filter. Replace if necessary. Wash and
re-oil foam pre-cleaner.
3. Check thoroughly for any worn or damaged parts that
need replacing and order them from your dealer.
4. Thoroughly lubricate machine, according to
lubrication instructions.
5. Block mower up so weight is off tires.
NOTE: Do not deflate tires.
30 ZR44 & ZR52 (S/N 472619 and below) Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 356-059M
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6. Protect battery from freezing temperatures.
7. Perform separate engine preparation as listed below.
8. Store mower in a clean, dry place.

Preparation of Engine for Storage

When engine is to be unused for long periods, proceed as
follows:
1. Run engine for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Cutting Plane
2. Drain oil from crankcase while engine is still warm.
3. Refill with fresh oil of proper viscosity.
4. Drain fuel tank and run the engine until it stops from
5. Remove and replace fuel filter if not done in previous
6. Remove spark plugs and pour a tablespoon of engine
7. Crank engine with starter at least a dozen revolutions
8. Clean exterior surface of engine. Spread a light film of
9. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinders and fins, blower
10. Check oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to make certain

New Season Preparation

Before starting the mower following post season storage,
the following servicing is required:
1. Clean mower, removing trash and dirt accumulation.
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline. Run machine at half
4. Tighten any bolts that have loosened and make sure
5. Install all safety shields and review safety precautions
6. Check and inflate tires to 8-12 psi.
7. Reconnect spark plug leads to spark plug.
Occasionally recharging battery during storage will
extend battery life.
lack of fuel. Gasoline evaporates if left in carburetor for
long periods, forming gum and varnish deposits in
carburetor. These deposits will cause engine flooding
and loss of power.
100 hours.
oil into each spark plug hole. Install plugs, but do not
reconnect plug leads.
to distribute oil over cylinder walls and valve
mechanism.
oil over any exposed metal surfaces of engine that are
subject to corrosion.
housing and muffler.
they are securely in place.
speed for 5 minutes, checking operation of steering
control levers. Stop engine and check for oil leaks,
loose fittings and so forth.
all hair pins, cotter pins and clevis pins are in place.
listed in this manual.
Land Pride
7/16/07