Draining The Fuel Tank - Land Pride ZT60 Operator's Manual

Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Refer to Figure 5-13:
Replace filter annually or after every 100 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first. Be sure to Install the
fuel filter with Flow Arrow pointing towards the engine
side of the fuel line. Always check fuel line hoses for any
cracks or leaks. Replace as needed.
(Flow Arrow) Indicates direction
fuel must flow through the filter.
Fuel Filter
Figure 5-13

Draining The Fuel Tank

1. Park unit on a flat surface. Make sure blade
engagement switch is in the down (OFF) position.
Place both control levers in park. Stop engine and
remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Honda Engine Location Shown)
Figure 5-14
3. Trace fuel line from the tank to the Left/Right Fuel
Tank Valve under the seat (Refer to Figure 5-14).
Remove fuel line hose clamp at the valve and
remove fuel line.
4. Place end of fuel line into a gas can or a drain pan to
drain fuel tank.
5. When fuel tank is drained, reattach fuel line to the
left/right fuel tank valve with previously removed
hose clamp.
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Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve
Center Position "O"
as Shown is OFF
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General Engine Maintenance
Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and regular maintenance are specified in the engine
operator's manual. Please refer to this manual for engine
servicing, lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine
warranty is backed by the engine manufacturer. Special
attention should be paid to applicable data which is not
duplicated here.
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.
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of
operation. Crankcase dipstick and engine oil fill tube are
located at the rear of the machine. Mower must be sitting
level when checking oil. Refer to engine manual and
maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and
capacities.
Change engine oil and oil filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and per engine manufacturer's
recommendations thereafter. It is recommended oil be
changed more frequently if the mower is being operated
in extremely dirty conditions.
The oil fill cap/dipstick, oil drain and oil filter are located
on the right hand side.
Drain oil by unscrewing the oil drain plug as needed to
allow oil to flow freely. Do not remove drain plug. Drain
plug will offer resistance once it is unscrewed as far as it
should be.
Oil Check
IMPORTANT: Make certain engine is level and you
are inserting the dipstick correctly when checking
oil. An oil overfill can cause engine problems.
1. Park on a level surface, turn ignition switch off and
allow time for the oil to cool and drain into the sump.
2. Clean area around oil fill cap/dipstick of dirt and
debris before removing it. Unscrew oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
3. Insert dipstick fully in without screwing it in and
removing again to check oil level.
4. If oil level on the dipstick is near or below the lower
limit mark, then add recommended oil until it reaches
the full mark. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall oil fill cap/dipstick by screwing it in firmly.
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