Operating Checklist - Land Pride 357-344M Operator's Manual

Section 2: Operating Procedures

Operating Checklist

Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training
involved in operation, transport, maintenance, and
storage of the riding mower. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the mower without first
having read, fully understood, and become totally
familiar with the Operator's Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
•
Important Safety Information, page 1
•
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up, page 10
•
Section 2: Operating Procedures, page 12
•
Section 3: Adjustments, page 22
•
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication, page 30
The following Operating Checklist should be performed
before operating your mower:
Operating Checklist
Check
Carefully read and follow all safety rules.
Refer to "Important Safety Information".
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to "Mower Features".
Make all required adjustments.
Refer to "Section 3: Adjustments".
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to "Section 2: Operating Procedures".
Check mower safety start interlock system daily
prior to operation.
Perform all maintenance and lubrications.
Refer to "Section 5: Maintenance &
Lubrication".
Make sure their are no hydraulic leaks on the
unit. Refer to "Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hazard".
Check blade for nicks and sharpness.
Refer to "Mower Blade Maintenance".
Check mower initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to "Torque Values Chart".
Instrumentation
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Refer to to Figure 2-2:
This light comes on when ignition switch is placed in RUN
position and stays lit until the engine is running with safe
oil pressure. Shut engine off immediately if light comes
on during operation. Locate and correct problem before
using the mower.
Hour Meter
Refer to Figure 2-2:
The hour meter registers 1/10 hour increments up to
9,999.9 total hours. The meter is connected to the ignition
switch and records accumulative time only while the
engine is running.
A plastic film covers the hour meter window. It protects
the window from scratches during shop assembly and
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shipping. This covering should be removed by the owner
before placing mower into service.
Controls
Refer to Figure 2-1 on page 12 and Figure 2-2 below for
general location of controls described in this section.
!
WARNING
Do not operate mower while smoking.
Ignition Switch
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A three position ignition switch: off, run, and start is
provided. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START
position; release key when engine starts and switch will
automatically return to RUN position. Turn key
counterclockwise to OFF position to stop engine.
Throttle
Refer to Figure 2-2:
A cable is linked from engine to throttle for controlling
Refer To
engine speed. Move throttle lever forward to increase
engine rpm and rearward to decrease rpm. Always travel
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and cut grass with throttle set at full engine rpm speed.
Page 12
Decrease travel speed by pulling back on the control
levers. Reduce engine rpm only when mower is not
traveling and just before engaging the cutting blades.
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IMPORTANT: Always operate throttle at full engine
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rpm while traveling or cutting grass. Operating
engine at a slow rpm may overheat engine and
hydraulic pumps.
Page 30
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Blade
Engagement
Switch
Page 42
Page 57
Engine Oil
Pressure Light
Ignition Switch
ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
Throttle
Hour Meter
Choke
Control Panel
Figure 2-2
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