Land Pride Accu-Z Razor 357-187M User Manual
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Z44 & Z52 (S/N 526171 & Above) Accu-Z Razor
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-187M
7/22/10
5.
Clean transaxle exterior and expansion tank of any
debris. A degreaser may be needed.
6.
Move actuator arm (#2) out of the way and unscrew
the used oil filter (#5). Be sure to properly dispose
the filter.
7.
Remove expansion tank cover (#11) to facilitate
drainage.
8.
Allow oil to drain until it has slowed to a slow drip. Be
sure to properly dispose the oil.
9.
After oil has completely drained, install a new oil filter
per instructions below:
a. With a clean rag, clean the mounting surface that
the filter seats against.
b. Apply a thin coat of oil on the rubber seal surface
of the new filter (#5).
c. Screw filter on until it makes contact with the
surface it seats against.
d. Tighten filter an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn more.
e. Install filter guard (#6) with three 1/4" screws (#7).
Torque screws to 65 in-lbs.
f. Reattach actuator arm (#2) with clevis pin (#1),
flat washer (#3) and hair pin cotter (#4) as shown.
10. Remove top port plug (#8). This will allow the
transaxles to vent during oil fill.
11. Fill transaxle with oil by adding oil to the expansion
tank (#10) until oil appears at the top port opening
(approximately 2 qts.). See page 43 for transaxle oil
specifications.
12. Install top port plug (#8). Tighten plug to 180 in-lbs.
of torque.
13. Continue to add oil to the expansion tank until oil
reaches the full cold line (approximately 1/2" up from
the bottom of the tank).
14. Reinstall expansion tank cap (#11) by hand. Be
careful to not overtighten.
15. Wipe off all excess oil. A degreaser may be needed
to remove excess oil.
16. Repeat steps 1 thru 15 for the right side.
NOTE: Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior
to disposal. Place used oil and oil filter in
appropriate containers and deliver to an approved
collection facility.
NOTE: The fill tube (#9) should be hand squeezed
several times to burp out air and to drain oil from the
expansion tank into the tube. Be careful not to
damage the tube while squeezing it. Use a
protective cloth wrapped around the tube if using a
tool to squeeze such as a pair of pliers.
Left Transaxle (View of Oil Filter)
Figure 5-6
Left Transaxle (Inboard View)
Figure 5-7
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Park Brake
Lever Arm
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