Land Pride 357-187M manual Engine cranks but does not start, Either direction, Overheating

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Section 7: Troubleshooting

	Symptoms	Probable Causes	Suggested Remedies

	Starting motor does not crank	Control arms are not in park position	Place control arms in neutral and full
		or park switch is out of adjustment	out. Re-adjust park position switch

		Blade Engagement switch is engaged	Disengage blade switch

		Weak or dead battery	Recharge or replace

		For additional causes	See engine manual

	Engine cranks but does not start	No fuel in fuel tank	Fill fuel tank

		Fuel tank valve turned to “OFF”	Select a fuel tank with gasoline
			See Figure 5-9 on page 36

		Fuel tank valve turned to an empty	Switch Left/Right tank valve
		tank	See Figure 5-9on page 36

		Fuel ﬁlter or fuel line is plugged	Replace fuel ﬁlter or fuel line

		Numerous	See engine manual

	Engine:	Numerous	See engine manual
	Runs with continuous misfiring or
	engine runs unevenly or erratically

	Grass cutting is ragged or uneven	Dull, bent or broken cutting blades	Sharpen or replace cutting blades

		Deck full of wet sticky grass	Clean underside of deck

		Cutting Blades are not operating at full	Increase engine rpms to full speed
		engine speed	(3600 rpm)

		Belt over center take-up is loose	Tension over center take-up

		Worn or broken belt	Replace worn and broken belts

		Deck is not level	Check air pressure in all 4 tires
			Make level adjustments to the deck

	Loss of power or system will not operate	Bypass valve rods are disengaged	Engage bypass valve rods
	in either direction
	in either direction	Linkage bolt is loose or lost	Replace linkage bolt
		Linkage bolt is loose or lost	Replace linkage bolt

		Bad pump belt and/or idler pulley	Replace belt and/or idler pulley
			Tighten idler pulley if loose

		Loose or lost idler pulley bolt	Retention idler pulley and retighten or
			replace idler bolt

		Restrictions in air cleaner	Service air cleaner

		Internal interference or leakage in	See your dealer
		Hydro-Drive

		Insufﬁcient hydraulic oil supply	Have dealer check hydro-drive

		Poor compression	See your dealer

		Steering linkage needs adjustment	Adjust linkage

		Air in system	Check ﬁlter & ﬁttings

		For additional causes	See engine manual

	Overheating	Air intake screen or cleaning ﬁns	Clean screen and ﬁn
		clogged

		Not operating engine at rated speed	Increase engine speed to 3600 rpm

		For additional causes	See engine manual

46 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 Practice Safe Maintenance Keep Riders Off MachineryAvoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Prepare for Emergencies Wear Protective Equipment838-303C 818-543C838-306C 838-307C 838-308C 838-833C 838-310C 838-815C Using This Manual ApplicationOwner Assistance Control Lever Assembly Seat AssemblyHitch Plate Assembly Uncrating InstructionsNegative Black Negative Post Battery Cable Connecting the Negative CableElectrical Cable Connection Engine PreparationsMower Features Razor FeaturesMufﬂer Shield Is Located Under Engine Land PrideTable of Contents Blade Engagement Switch Left/Right Fuel Tank ValveControl Levers Refer to -4and FigureSafety Start Interlock System Deck Height Deck Lift Locking Pin Pedal IndicatorEngine Starting Deck Lift PedalDriving the Mower To Decrease Speed and StopTo Start and Increase Speed To SteerMoving the mower with a good battery Moving the mower with a bad batteryMoving Mower with Stalled Engine Refer to -6 onSafe Operating Instructions Discharge Chute Blade Engagement Switch Mower Deck OperationGeneral Operating Information BladeControl Lever Steering Adjustments Torque ValuesControl Lever Neutral Adjustment Adjust Pump Linkage Rods Jam Nuts At This Location OnlyFan Mounting Hardware 3-Places Steering Control LinkageForward Stop Adjustment Adjust Lever Stops to Protect PumpsAdjust Lever Stops to Drive Straight Steering DampenerSeat Adjustment Upper Control Lever AdjustmentsHydro-Drive Belt Adjustment Deck Drive Belt Adjustment Engine RPM SettingDeck Leveling & Height Adjustment Deck Level AdjustmentsRefer to -10& Figure Refer to -11 on Deck Cutting Height Adjustment Anti-Scalp RollersPivot Front Wheels Refer to -13 onSnow Plow Light KitMulching Kit Armrest for Standard SeatGrass Catcher Maintenance Locations Deck Bottom ViewBottom View Drive motors removed for clarity Maintenance Schedule Service at Intervals Indicated Every Refer to HoursMaintenance Battery Wiring Harness FussesTires Electrical SystemHydrostatic Drive System Transaxle Oil and Filter ChangeRefer to -6 & -7 on Left Transaxle View of Oil Filter Left Transaxle Inboard ViewTransaxle Purging Procedures Fuel SystemGeneral Engine Maintenance Fuel FilterDraining The Fuel Tank Engine Air FilterBelt Replacement Deck Belt Replacement InstructionsOil Check, Honda Engine Oil Check, Briggs & Stratton EngineHydro-Drive Belt Replacement Instructions Reference -12 & FigureRefer to -12 & Figure Hydro-Drive Belt RemovalMower Blade Maintenance Blade InspectionBlade Sharpening Refer to -16and FigureStorage Preparation of Engine for StorageNew Season Preparation Lubrication Points HoursCenter Blade Spindle Left Blade Spindle100/M Hours Caster Wheel Bearing ZerkFront Axle Center Pivot Deck Lift Pivot PointsZ44 & Z52 Accu-Z Razor S/N 526171+ Engine Specifications Hydrostatic Transmission SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Brake Service Safety FeaturesDeck Housing Depth IndicatorsFeatures Benefits Z44 & Z52 Accu-Z Razor S/N 526171+For the operator Steering levers designed for Oriented for maximumLoss of power or system will not operate Engine cranks but does not startEngine Either directionMower creeps when steering control Mower creeps when in parkRunning High oil consumptionTorque Values Chart Tire Inflation ChartAdditional Torque Values In-tpi Ft-lb Mm x pitch · mWarranty Corporate Ofﬁce P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA