Land Pride 357-187M manual Blade Engagement Switch, Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve, Control Levers

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Section 2: Operating Procedures

Land Pride

Blade Engagement Switch

Refer to Figure 2-2:

The blade engagement switch engages the deck blades. Pull switch up to engage blades and push switch down to disengage the blades.

IMPORTANT: Never engage blades with engine running at high rpm or when the deck is under load. Clutch, belts or deck could be damaged.

Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve

Refer to Figure 2-3:

!WARNING

The park brake is not designed to hold the mower on steep slopes.

Move the control levers to neutral to stop and fully apart to set park brakes.

IMPORTANT: Both control lever must be spread fully apart before park brakes are applied.

See “Driving the Mower” on page 14 for a detailed description of operating the control levers.

Located behind the seat on one side is the Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve for controlling which fuel tank is in use. The valve lever must be over one of the two arrows to supply fuel to the engine. Arrows point to the fuel tank being used. Switch valve from one tank to the other when tank in use is about out of fuel. The mower does not have to be turned off to make the switch. See “Fuel System” on page 35 for more information.

Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve

Center Position “O”

as Shown is OFF

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Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve

Figure 2-3

Control Levers

Refer to Figure 2-4and Figure 2-5:

The control levers are used to steer, accelerate, brake, change direction and set the park brake.

Always set both control levers in park position by spreading full apart before getting off the mower and always leave control levers in park until seated and ready to start traveling.

Pull control levers together at the handles to release park brakes. Move control levers either forward or rearward from neutral position to start moving.

Control Levers With

Handles Placed In

Operating Position

Neutral Slot

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Control Levers

Figure 2-4

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Spreading the control levers fully apart automatically sets the park brakes.

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Control Levers Spread Fully Apart

Figure 2-5

12 Z44 & Z52 (S/N 526171 & Above) Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z Razor® 357-187M

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Contents Riding Mowers Accu-Z Razor Table of Contents Safety at All Times Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Practice Safe MaintenanceKeep Riders Off Machinery Prepare for Emergencies Wear Protective Equipment838-306C 838-303C818-543C 838-307C 838-308C 838-833C 838-310C 838-815C Owner Assistance Using This ManualApplication Hitch Plate Assembly Control Lever AssemblySeat Assembly Uncrating InstructionsElectrical Cable Connection Negative Black Negative Post Battery CableConnecting the Negative Cable Engine PreparationsMufﬂer Shield Is Located Under Engine Mower FeaturesRazor Features Land PrideTable of Contents Control Levers Blade Engagement SwitchLeft/Right Fuel Tank Valve Refer to -4and FigureEngine Starting Safety Start Interlock SystemDeck Height Deck Lift Locking Pin Pedal Indicator Deck Lift PedalTo Start and Increase Speed Driving the MowerTo Decrease Speed and Stop To SteerMoving Mower with Stalled Engine Moving the mower with a good batteryMoving the mower with a bad battery Refer to -6 onSafe Operating Instructions Discharge Chute General Operating Information Blade Engagement SwitchMower Deck Operation BladeControl Lever Steering Adjustments Torque ValuesFan Mounting Hardware 3-Places Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentAdjust Pump Linkage Rods Jam Nuts At This Location Only Steering Control LinkageAdjust Lever Stops to Drive Straight Forward Stop AdjustmentAdjust Lever Stops to Protect Pumps Steering DampenerHydro-Drive Belt Adjustment Seat AdjustmentUpper Control Lever Adjustments Deck Leveling & Height Adjustment Deck Drive Belt AdjustmentEngine RPM Setting Deck Level AdjustmentsRefer to -10& Figure Refer to -11 on Pivot Front Wheels Deck Cutting Height AdjustmentAnti-Scalp Rollers Refer to -13 onMulching Kit Snow PlowLight Kit Armrest for Standard SeatGrass Catcher Bottom View Drive motors removed for clarity Maintenance LocationsDeck Bottom View Maintenance Schedule Service at Intervals Indicated Every Refer to HoursMaintenance Tires BatteryWiring Harness Fusses Electrical SystemRefer to -6 & -7 on Hydrostatic Drive SystemTransaxle Oil and Filter Change Left Transaxle View of Oil Filter Left Transaxle Inboard ViewTransaxle Purging Procedures Fuel SystemDraining The Fuel Tank General Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter Engine Air FilterOil Check, Honda Engine Belt ReplacementDeck Belt Replacement Instructions Oil Check, Briggs & Stratton EngineRefer to -12 & Figure Hydro-Drive Belt Replacement InstructionsReference -12 & Figure Hydro-Drive Belt RemovalBlade Sharpening Mower Blade MaintenanceBlade Inspection Refer to -16and FigureNew Season Preparation StoragePreparation of Engine for Storage Center Blade Spindle Lubrication PointsHours Left Blade SpindleFront Axle Center Pivot 100/M HoursCaster Wheel Bearing Zerk Deck Lift Pivot PointsGeneral Specifications Z44 & Z52 Accu-Z Razor S/N 526171+ Engine SpecificationsHydrostatic Transmission Specifications Deck Housing Depth Brake ServiceSafety Features IndicatorsFor the operator Steering levers designed for Features BenefitsZ44 & Z52 Accu-Z Razor S/N 526171+ Oriented for maximumEngine Loss of power or system will not operateEngine cranks but does not start Either directionRunning Mower creeps when steering controlMower creeps when in park High oil consumptionAdditional Torque Values Torque Values ChartTire Inflation Chart In-tpi Ft-lb Mm x pitch · mWarranty Corporate Ofﬁce P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA