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

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Blade Engagement Switch

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Section 2: Operating Procedures

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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

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Land Pride 357-187M manual Blade Engagement Switch, Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve, Control Levers, Refer to -4 and Figure

Contents

you see this symbol, the subsequent Table of ContentsZ44 & Z52 S/N 526171 & Above Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z RazorSection 1 Assembly & Set-up Table of ContentsImportant Safety Information Section 2 Operating ProceduresImportant Safety Information Safety at All TimesTable of Contents Look For The Safety Alert SymbolAvoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard Practice Safe MaintenanceKeep Riders Off Machinery Table of ContentsTable of Contents Prepare for EmergenciesWear Protective Equipment Important Safety Information818-543C Safety Labels838-303C 838-306C838-833C 838-307C838-308C Table of Contents838-444C 838-310C838-815C Table of ContentsApplication Using This ManualSee “Section 5 Specifications & Capacities” on page Owner AssistanceHitch Plate Assembly Control Lever AssemblySeat Assembly Section 1 Assembly & Set-upRemove Mower From Crate Floor Electrical Cable ConnectionEngine Preparations Table of ContentsTable of Contents Mower FeaturesSection 2 Operating Procedures Refer to FigureIgnition Switch Land PrideTable of ContentsOperating Checklist Important Safety Information, pgs. 1 toControl Levers Blade Engagement SwitchLeft/Right Fuel Tank Valve Refer to Figure 2-4 and FigureDeck Lift Pedal Safety Start Interlock SystemEngine Starting Land PrideTable of ContentsTo Decrease Speed and Stop DANGERDriving the Mower To Start and Increase SpeedMoving Mower with Stalled Engine Moving the mower with a good batteryMoving the mower with a bad battery Refer to Figure 5-6 on pageSection 2 Operating Procedures Safe Operating InstructionsTable of Contents DANGER Land PrideTable of ContentsSection 2 Operating Procedures Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystandersTable of Contents Mower Deck OperationGeneral Operating Information Section 2 Operating ProceduresTorque Values Control Lever Steering AdjustmentsSection 3 Adjustments Table of ContentsSection 3 Adjustments Control Lever Neutral AdjustmentTable of Contents switch off and tighten jam nuts at both ends to lockAdjust Lever Stops to Drive Straight Forward Stop AdjustmentAdjust Lever Stops to Protect Pumps Steering DampenerHydro-Drive Belt Adjustment Seat AdjustmentUpper Control Lever Adjustments Height AdjustmentDeck Leveling & Height Adjustment Deck Drive Belt AdjustmentEngine RPM Setting Deck Level AdjustmentsSection 3 Adjustments Refer to Figure 3-10 & FigureTable of Contents Refer to FigureSection 3 Adjustments Refer to Figure 3-11 on pageTable of Contents Refer to FigurePivot Front Wheels Deck Cutting Height AdjustmentAnti-Scalp Rollers Refer to Figure 3-13 on pageLight Kit Section 4 Options & AccessoriesSnow Plow Mulching KitSection 4 Options & Accessories Grass CatcherTable of Contents Refer to FigureTable of Contents Maintenance LocationsSection 5 Maintenance & Lubrication Top View Honda Engine ShownEvery Maintenance ScheduleService at Intervals Indicated Refer toSection 5 Maintenance & Lubrication MaintenanceLand PrideTable of Contents DANGERTable of Contents TiresElectrical System Section 5 Maintenance & LubricationRefer to Figure 5-6 & Figure 5-7 on page Hydrostatic Drive SystemTransaxle Oil and Filter Change Land PrideTable of Contents7. Remove expansion tank cover #11 to facilitate drainage Table of ContentsSection 5 Maintenance & Lubrication Refer to Figure 5-7 on page Transaxle Purging ProceduresFuel System Land PrideTable of ContentsDraining The Fuel Tank General Engine MaintenanceFuel Filter Engine Air FilterOil Check, Honda Engine Belt ReplacementDeck Belt Replacement Instructions Oil Check, Briggs & Stratton EngineRefer to Figure 5-12 & Figure Hydro-Drive Belt Replacement InstructionsReference Figure 5-12 & Figure Table of ContentsBlade Sharpening Mower Blade MaintenanceBlade Inspection Refer to Figure 5-16 and FigureNew Season Preparation StoragePreparation of Engine for Storage Table of ContentsCenter Blade Spindle Lubrication PointsHours Left Blade SpindleHours 100/M Hours100/M Caster Wheel Bearing ZerkGeneral Specifications Engine SpecificationsHydrostatic Transmission Specifications Specifications to continue on next pageBrake Service Table of ContentsGeneral Specifications Safety FeaturesZ44 & Z52 Accu-Z Razor S/N 526171+ Section 6 Features and BeneﬁtsFeatures BenefitsProbable Causes Section 7 TroubleshootingSymptoms Suggested RemediesLow oil pressure Mower creeps when steering controlMower creeps when in park runningSection 8 Appendix Torque Values ChartTire Inflation Chart Additional Torque ValuesSection 8 Appendix WarrantyTable of Contents Corporate Ofﬁce P.O. Box Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA