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Section 2: Maintenance & Lubrication
10/11/06
ZT60 and ZT72 Zero Turn Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z
®
357-103SM
Land Pride
6. Remove spark plugs and pour a tablespoon of
engine oil into each spark plug hole. Install plugs, but
do not reconnect plug leads.
7. Crank engine with starter at least a dozen revolutions
to distribute oil over cylinder walls and valve
mechanism.
8. Clean exterior surface of engine. Spread a light film
of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of engine that
are subject to corrosion.
9. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder fins, blower
housing and muffler.
10. Check oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to make certain
they are securely in place.
New Season Preparation
The following service is required before starting the
mower after storing it for a season:
1. Clean mower, removing trash and dirt accumulation.
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Tighten any bolts that have loosened and make sure
all hair pins, cotter pins and clevis pins are in place.
4. Install all safety shields and review safety
precautions listed in this manual.
5. Check and inflate tires to 8-12 psi.
6. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
7. Reconnect spark plug leads to spark plug.
8. Run machine at half speed for 5 minutes, checking
operation of the control levers. Stop engine and
check for oil leaks, loose fittings and so forth.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a high pressure washer
on or around the hydraulic pumps and motors. Water
intrusion will result and void the pump and motor
warranty.
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