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Zero Turn Mowers ZSR54, & ZSR60 ® Accu-Z Razor 27751 357-344M 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.
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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.
Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture. detailed instructions. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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Any fluid injected into the skin or eyes must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result. ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
Remove all tools and unused parts from mower before operation. to stop before performing maintenance on the mower. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your be placed. nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-307C 27754 Warning: Moving Parts 27754 838-310C Warning: General 838-833C Warning: Fuel (Imbedded in Fuel Tank) 27756 ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-308C 27755 Warning: Rotating Blade Hazard 838-306C Warning: Do not operator without deflector 27755 838-815C 27755 Warning: Rollover Hazard ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
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Danger: Guard Missing Floor platform & Pulley Shields 3- Places have been removed to show decals 848-268C 27823 Warning: Safe Operating Instructions 838-444C 27757 Danger: Muffler Hot (Both Sides of Engine) ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new For parts and service to your mower engine, contact product owners. This mower has been designed with your nearest engine dealer or call Customer Service care and built by skilled workers using quality materials.
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 ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Tighten hex nut to the correct torque. Black Battery Red Battery Cable Cable Positive Post Located Negative Post Under Red Cover 27753 Connecting the Negative Cable Figure 1-3 ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
25. Front Pivot Axle Locks 8. Anti-Scalp Wheels 17. Park Brake Lever (Below Left Arm Rest) 9. Deck Height Gauge Bar 18. Front Axle Zero Turn Riding Mower Features Figure 2-1 ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
23686 engine is running. Control Panel A plastic film covers the hour meter window. It protects Figure 2-2 the window from scratches during shop assembly and ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Park Brake (OFF) Neutral Slot Fuel Sight Gauge (Typical for both tanks) 27766 27820 Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve Control Levers Fully IN (In Neutral Position) Figure 2-3 Figure 2-5 ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
Go around obstruction if deck will not raise high enough. Never mow over obstructions you are 5. Rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to (OFF). not certain the deck will clear. 6. Remove key from ignition switch. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Start backing up by gently pulling on the control levers. and if no other cause can be determined. The further back the control levers are pulled the faster the travel speed. ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
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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. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
IMPORTANT: Following repairs, always make certain the two bypass valve rods are returned to their operating position. ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
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Use a walk behind make sure your footing and hand hold is secure when climbing mower or string trimmer close to drop-offs. onto the mower to be seated. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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Unauthorized modifications will Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to void warranty to all parts directly and indirectly affected become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation. by the modification. ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
(ON) position. With both The Z48, Z54, ZSR54 and ZSR60 Land Pride Zero Turn steering levers still wide apart now reach for the throttle Riding Mowers are designed to deliver professional and choke control to your right side.
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 57 to determine correct torque values when tightening hardware.
The pump linkage 2. Position control levers in neutral position as shown. rods are properly adjusted if the lower control levers are aligned with the neutral parking slots when released. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
24562 Not enough belt tension may lead to premature belt Deck Drive Belt Adjustment damage due to excessive belt slippage. Figure 3-6 ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Blade Cutting Height will be 3 1/4" the cross notch in the deck height gauge bar (#4). When Blocking Deck Edge 3" Above Ground Level 13. Remove support blocks from under the deck. Figure 3-7 ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
357-160A LIGHT KIT, Z MOWER Refer to Figure 4-4: Make seeing easier when completing a job after sundown and when parking your mower in a dark shed by attaching Land Pride’s light kit. Inductive Tachometer 890-909C TACHOMETER, INDUCTIVE 25953 Attaches to the spark plug on single and twin cylinder Light Kit engines for checking engine speed.
WARNING mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled When possible, clean under the deck using a stick or similar personnel. Consult your Land Pride dealer when instrument making sure that no part of the body, especially assistance is needed.
7. Initial hydraulic oil and filter change is between 25 and 50 hours of operation. 8. X/M = Service per hours indicated in column or monthly (whichever comes first). X/A = Service per hours indicated in column or annually (whichever comes first). ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
14. Cutting Blades 29. Axle Pivot Locking Pins 15. Deck Underside 30. Fuel Tanks (2) 27817 27818 Top View of Deck Bottom view of Deck Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
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27764 Top View of Mower (Kawasaki Engine Shown) Figure 5-3 Right Side Left Side Deck Belt (See Figure 5-1:) 27803 Bottom view of Mower (Deck Not Shown) Figure 5-4 ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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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 5-5 ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
Be careful not to get soap and water into 27957 the battery. Use soda mixed in water to clean corrosion off the 10 AMP Fuse Shown W/Cover Removed terminals. Figure 5-8 ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
They may be few hours or gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY. purchased from your nearest Land Pride dealer. See page 50 for filter part numbers. WARNING...
Slowly move the control levers completely is completely purged from the system and the forward and reverse 5 to 6 times. transaxle operates at normal noise levels and travels at normal speeds. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
10% ethanol. Do not mix oil with gasoline. • Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas. Land Pride recommends adding correct amounts of gas • Never attempt to start the engine when there is a strong stabilizer/conditioner in the fuel. For best results, follow odor of gasoline fumes present.
1. Park unit on a flat surface. Make sure blade engagement switch is (OFF), both control levers are All Land Pride Zero Turn Mowers will be EPA compliant (OUT), and park brake is (ON). Stop engine and on the required January 1, 2012 date. Mowers that are remove ignition key.
Check belt tension per the “Deck Drive Belt Adjustment” on page 25. 11. Re-install hitch pin (#8). 12. Re-install deck belt covers and lower floor platform. ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
Original Cutting Edge Pattern 19075 2. Lay blade on a flat surface and check blade to make sure it is not warped. Replace any blade that is Blade Resharpening warped. Figure 5-19 ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
Resharpened blades can be installed after they have been properly sharpened and balanced. HORIZONTAL NAIL OR SHAFT 19046 Blade Balancing Figure 5-21 ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Inspect hoses for holes or cracks. 9. Periodically check engine intake hose for signs of ingested dust. Repair source of ingested dirt. 10. Never operate mower without an air filter installed. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
The air filter warranty expires upon cleaning the event of a dust induced engine damage. See or servicing a used filter in any manner. Land Pride “Engine Specifications & Capacities” on page 50 for does not warranty a dust induced engine damage if a Land Pride air filter replacement numbers.
A coating of oil may also be applied to the deck underside to minimize oxidation. IMPORTANT: Do not use a high pressure washer on 3. Clean and touch up all scrapes with Land Pride spray or around hydraulic pumps and motors. Water paint.
27827 Hours Caster Wheel Bearing Located on hub of caster wheel 2 - Zerks (One on each caster wheel) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 27754 ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
Deck Lift Pivot Located in front of deck pivot mount 2 - Zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Every 100 hrs. or monthly, whichever comes first. 27826 ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
Cutting Height 1 1/2" to 4 1/2" In 1/4" increments Trim Capacity (left side) 3" 6" Overall width Chute down 67 1/4" 73 3/4" Specifications to continue on next page. ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
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Deck Suspension Four point suspension from frame by mechanical linkage with counter balance springs. Anti-Scalp Rollers 4 Anti-scalp rollers to improve flotation in rolling and uneven terrain. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
95 percent of airborne particles. Isolated exhaust muffler Muffler is hidden and tucked down under to reduce noise and provide protection against burns. Features & Benefits to continue on next page. ® 7/01/14 ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M...
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EPA vent valve help stops fuel leaks in rollover accidents and sight gauge makes it easy to see low fuel level in tanks. Fuel tanks are vented to the Engine burns fuel vapors instead of vapors leaking into the atmosphere. engine carburetor ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
Clean underside of deck Cutting Blades are not operating at full Increase engine rpms to full speed (3600 rpm) engine speed Check engine speed with Land Pride Inductive Tachometer, Part No. 890-909C Belt over center take-up is loose Tension over center take-up...
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Mower circles or veers in one Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage See “Steering Adjustments” on page 23 direction Hydro-drive faulty See your dealer ® ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M 7/01/14...
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