Land Pride ZXT60 - Manual (Page 22)

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Section 2: Operating Procedures
ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Zero Turn Mowers 357-271M 7/30/12
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▲ Always disconnect the negative battery terminal before
making adjustments to the mower electrical system or
welding on this mower.
▲ Support this mower securely before working beneath.
Chock wheels to prevent mower from rolling.
▲ Always check wheel lug nut torque values two hours
after initial operation and two hours after each tire
repair and/or replacement. Routinely check lug nut
torque valves every 50 hours of operation. See
“Torque Values” on page 22.
Engage blades with engine running at medium
speed. Pull up on blade engagement switch to start
blades turning. (Refer to Figure 2-9). Once blades are
fully engaged and turning, increase engine speed to
maximum engine operating speed.
Cut grass with blades operating at full speed. Your
Zero Turn Mower operates at peak mowing performance
and gives the best cut when the throttle is set at full rpm.
This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and
cutting blades when needed. Use control levers to
control ground speed rather than engine rpm.
The mower’s control levers are very responsive. For
smooth operation, move levers slowly, avoid sudden
movement. Skill and ease of operation come with
practice and experience. Inexperienced operators may
have a tendency to over-steer and lose control.
Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to
become familiar with these characteristics before
attempting normal speed operation.
Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters
or curbs) should not be directly approached at high
speed in an attempt to jump them as the operator could
be thrown from the mower. Approach at a slow speed
and angle one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at
an angle until both wheels clear the obstruction.
When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling
either forward or backward. Pivoting on a stopped wheel
can damage the turf.
Select a mowing pattern that discharges cut grass
away from uncut grass. Generally, this means using a
pattern utilizing left turns because the mower discharges
cut grass to the right. (Refer to Figure 2-10) In any case,
avoid discharging cut grass onto an unmowed area as
grass is then mowed twice. Mowing twice puts an
unnecessary load on the mower and reduces mowing
efficiency.
Keep blades sharp. Many problems with incorrect
cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which
have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on
sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s maintenance
section. In addition, most communities have individuals
or companies which specialize in sharpening mower
blades. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.
NOTE: Engaging blades when under heavy load
(i.e. tall grass) or at high engine rpm can cause
premature belt wear and/or belt damage.
Blade Engagement Switch
Figure 2-9
Discharge Chute
Figure 2-10
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Blade
Engagement
Switch
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Discharge Chute