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Table of Contents Zero Turn Mowers ZT60 & ZT72 ® Accu-Z 26689 357-103M 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...
Copyright 2010 All rights Reserved Land Pride provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, 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.
Secure implement by up on the wheels. This could using blocks and supports. result in injury or equipment damage. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
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If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be treated within a few hours or gangrene may result. ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling equipment adequate for the weight involved. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new be placed. labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface. Some new equipment installed during repair requires Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-307C 26689 Warning: Moving Parts 26689 838-310C Warning: General 838-833C Warning: Fuel (Imbedded in Fuel Tank) 23990 ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information 838-308C Warning: Rotating Blade Hazard 26700 838-306C Warning: Do not operator without deflector 26700 838-815C Warning: Rollover Hazard 26700 ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
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818-543C 23985 Danger: Guard Missing 3- Places Floor platform has been removed to show decal 838-949C 23925 Warning: Safe operating Instructions 838-444C 26693 Danger: Muffler Hot (Both Sides of Engine) ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
Kohler - 27 & 30 HP ..24 590 02 easy to transport. Top all of this off with Land Pride’s new electrically released automotive drum style braking Service Manual Part No.
For prompt service always use the serial number and Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new model number when ordering parts from your Land Pride mower. If for any reason you do not understand any part dealer. Be sure to include your serial and model numbers of this manual or are not satisfied with the service in correspondence also.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the left control lever. 24828 6. Align control lever handles with each other and Seat latch Adjustment tighten bolts (#3A & #3B) to the correct torque. Figure 1-2 ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
Model ZT72 riding mower discharge chute is shipped Do not make turns that will cause a trailer or loose. ZT60 discharge chute is shipped attached. implement being towed with the hitch to come in 1. Attach discharge chute (#1) to the deck by inserting contact with the mower or damage may result.
5. Start the engine and drive the mower forward off the crate floor. 6. Make necessary adjustments to the mower as outlined in "Section 3: Adjustments" beginning on page 23. ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
Choke The meter is connected to the ignition switch and records accumulative time only while the engine is running. See “Maintenance Schedule” on page 35. 23686 Control Panel Figure 2-2 ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
Always set both control levers in park position before Control Levers (Set In Neutral Position) getting off the mower and always leave control levers in Figure 2-5 park until seated and ready to start traveling. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
10. Replace seat safety switch if switch failed to operate properly in any of the above steps and if no other cause such as damaged wiring can be determined. 11. Contact your local Land Pride Dealer if the problem cannot be located. Engine Starting...
Move one control lever forward and the other levers. The further forward the control levers are control lever back of neutral, this will allow the drive pushed the faster the travel speed. wheels to counter-rotate. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
23932 bypass valves and two park brake release levers are Park Brake Release Lever (Right Side Shown) returned to their normal operating positions. Figure 2-9 ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
filter. Set container on the ground before may warrant extra safety gear be worn such as dust fueling to eliminate static discharge. Do not use masks and safety helmets. Methanol fuel. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
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Thoroughly inspect area to be mowed for unforeseen hazards 26700 in the grass such as rocks and overhead hazards such as guy wires. Mark potential hazards and be alert to their presence. Discharge Chute Figure 2-10 ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
Step up onto the incline. operator’s platform and comfortably seat yourself. With ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
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The Accu-Z ZT Series by Land Pride is a commercial duty mower designed to deliver professional cutting quality, while delivering productivity sustaining comfort over extended periods of operation.
Minute dust particles are abrasive to close-tolerance engine and hydraulic assemblies. 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 Values 23934 WARNING...
7. Turn ignition switch off and place control levers in effect the consistency to drive straight while pressing park. Remove support blocking and safely lower the control levers against the stops. mower wheels to the floor. ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
Control Lever in 8. Verify both control levers are in park. Neutral Position Steering Dampener Front Spring Housing Ball Studs 23936 Steering Dampener Adjustment Park Brake Adjustment Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
Remove bolt (#8) and reinstall in lower hole (#9). Tighten bolt (#8) to the correct torque. 3. Place control lever in park. 4. Continue by following instructions beginning with step 9 above. ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
(see Figure 3-15) Blocking up Deck is tight and deck is still resting on the 3" support Figure 3-13 blocks. Tighten jam nut “A” against the deck lift block. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
1” of space between the front nut and on the spring bar is used when the deck is placed in the transport and the rear nut on the deck lift block. Typical both mode. sides. ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
3. Replace hairpin cotters (#1). NOTE: When the anti-scalp rollers are installed, the minimum cutting height is 1 1/2” with the anti-scalp rollers set at 3/4”. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
Light Kit Refer to Figure 4-4: Make seeing easier when completing a job after sundown and when parking your mower in a shed that is not well lit by attaching Land Pride’s light kit. Light Kit Figure 4-4 ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z...
Refer to Figure 4-8: Collect your fresh cut grass with a rear mount Grass Catcher. Grass collection systems are available through Humboldt Speciality Mfg. Co. Ph. 800-488-2009. Grass Catching System Figure 4-8 ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
Enclosed areas should be properly ventilated to prevent personnel. Consult your Land Pride dealer when carbon monoxide poisoning. assistance is needed. Torque Values...
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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). ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Tires WARNING Use only tires recommended by Land Pride. Solid fill tires are not to be used on the Accu-Z mower. Incorrect battery cable connections can damage the mower’s electrical system and cause battery cables to spark. Sparks...
Two filters are required with each oil change. IMPORTANT: Do not use a high pressure washer They may be purchased from your nearest Land Pride on or around the hydraulic pumps and motors. Water dealer. Ask for filter Part No. 810-590C.
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Figure 5-10 23976 Right Side Left Side Right Side Left Side 26693 Hydraulic Oil Drain Plugs Location (Bottom View) Hydraulic Oil Filters and Oil Expansion Tank Location Figure 5-9 Figure 5-11 ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
Fuel Filter (Honda Engine Shown) Clean dirt from around fuel tank cap, remove cap and Figure 5-12 begin filling. Do not fill fuel tanks to the top if mowing on ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
flow through the filter. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Refer to Figure 5-17 on page 43: See “ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z® (Engine Specifications)” on page 52 for oil type and engine capacity. 23803 Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of Fuel Filter operation.
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 “ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z® (Engine Specifications)” on does not warranty a dust induced engine damage if a page 52 for Land Pride air filter replacement numbers.
2. With a 11/16” wrench, remove the 1/2” center blade 19075 bolt and Washer from the bottom of the blade. Blade Resharpening IMPORTANT: Replace blades with Land Pride Figure 5-21 blades only. 4. Balance of a blade is generally maintained by...
Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss of the applied to the deck underside to minimize oxidation. blade which can cause serious injury. 3. Clean and touch up all scrapes with Land Pride spray paint. 4. Check blades and blade bolts for wear and replace if necessary.
7. Reconnect spark plug leads to spark plug. 8. Run machine at half speed for 5 minutes, checking operation of the control levers. Stop engine and check for oil leaks, loose fittings and so forth. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 23930 Hours Right Blade Spindle Access through rubber slit in pulley cover. 1 Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26700 ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
Idler Arm Pivot Pin Located on pump mounting cross frame 1 Zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 26704 Every 500 hrs. or annually, whichever comes first. ® 9/03/10 ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M...
Table of Contents Section 7: Features and Benefits Section 7: Features and Benefits ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Features Benefits 60" or 72" cutting width Sized right and priced right for ranch, estate owners, and commercial operators. Ground speed Forward 10 mph and reverse 5 mph for high productivity.
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Table of Contents Section 7: Features and Benefits ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Isolated exhaust muffler Muffler is hidden and tucked down under to reduce noise and provide an added measure of protection against burns. Completely independent Outboard heavy-wall tubular frame members also serve as left and right side independent...
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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Replace or adjust as required Brakes worn or out of adjustment Parking brakes will not hold on Brakes worn or out of adjustment Replace or adjust as required slopes of 15 deg. or less. ® ZT60 & ZT72 Accu-Z Zero Turn Mowers 357-103M 9/03/10...
Belts, blades, and tires are considered wear items. Filters and Plugs are considered maintenance items. This Warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover common wear items such as blades, belts, tines, etc.