Land Pride 357-044M manual Fuel System

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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication

3.Clean the exterior of the unit of any debris before removing the oil filter and magnetic plug.

4.Remove oil filter from underside of pump with 3/8” allen wrench and allow oil to drain completely.

IMPORTANT: The filter is plastic, excessive torque will damage filter.

5.Torque bypass filter to 20-50 in-lbs. (2-6 Nm)

6.Wipe off excess oil from case.

7.Optional: Replace 9/16” magnetic plug with newly supplied 9/16” magnetic plug.

8.Lower mower safely to the ground.

9.Remove breather assembly located on top of pump and add 20W-50 Mobil oil.

10.Check oil level. Oil level should be 1 7/8” from top of case port.

11.Reinstall breather assembly into case port

12.Wipe off excess oil. A degreaser may need to be used to remove excess oil.

•Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of children’s reach.

•Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline.

•Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle, on a truck, or on a trailer. Interior carpets and plastic truck bed liners insulate the container and slow loss of static charge.

•When practical, remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel the equipment on the truck or trailer using a portable container and not a gasoline dispenser nozzle. If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.

•Gasoline is a poison harmful or fatal if swallowed.

•Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness.

•Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.

•Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank opening.

•Keep gas away from eyes and skin.

The fuel tanks are located in the mower’s fenders. Total capacity for the fuel tanks is 12 U.S. gallon.

Fuel System

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•Replacement of fuel system parts (i.e. gas caps, hoses, fuel tanks, fuel filters, etc.) must be the same as original parts. Fire and/or explosion can occur if not followed.

•Observe safe fuel handling precautions.

•Do not smoke while handling fuel.

•Do not fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool before filling. Spilling fuel over the engine, muffler, or a hot object may result in a fire or explosion.

•Allow engine to cool before servicing the fuel system.

•Do not fill fuel tanks to the top if mowing on hilly terrain or in hot weather. Gas can rise up to the fuel cap vent hole and seep out.

•Clean up any gasoline spills immediately.

•Keep fuel away from open flame or spark.

•Store the mower away from open flame or spark if there is fuel in the tank.

•Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.

•Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas.

•Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause.

When filling the fuel tanks, disengage blade engagement switch, place control levers in park position, set park to (ON) and stop engine. Allow engine to cool before filling the tanks.

Clean dirt from around fuel tank cap, remove cap and begin filling. Do not fill fuel tanks to the top if mowing on hilly terrain or in hot weather. Gas can rise up to the fuel cap vent hole and seep out. When finished, screw cap back on securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline. Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.

IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Using a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the fuel can provide benefits such as:

1.Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less. For longer storage, drain the fuel tanks.

2.Cleans the engine during operation.

3.Eliminates gum-like varnish build-up in the fuel system.

IMPORTANT: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol.

Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Follow the gas stabilizer/conditioner manufacturer’s directions for best results.

2/27/07 Z44 & Z52 (S/N 472620 -526170) Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z Razor® 357-044M 31