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ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers
Riding Mowers
25859
357-271M
Operator’s Manual
2/10/09

ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Series Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers 357-271M 2/10/09
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Uncrating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control Lever Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hitch Plate Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Engine Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remove Mower From Crate Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 2: Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . 12
Mower Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Choke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Blade Engagement Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Left/Right Fuel Tank Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Park Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Deck Lift Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Engine Shut-Down Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Safety Start Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Driving the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Moving Mower with Stalled Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safe Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mower Deck Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General Operating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Section 3: Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Steering Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Neutral Creep Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Control Lever Adjustable Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjust Stops to Protect Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjust Stops to Drive Straight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Steering Dampener Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Upper Control Lever Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ground Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deck Drive Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Deck Leveling & Height Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Park Brake Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Front Axle Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Section 4: Options & Accessories . . . . . . . . 30
Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Folding Soft Top Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Light Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Screw Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Mulching Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication . . . . . 32
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Torque Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Maintenance Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Hydrostatic Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Hydraulic Oil Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Hydraulic Oil and Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Draining The Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
General Engine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Engine Oil and Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Oil Check, Honda & Kawasaki Engines . . . . . . . .39
Oil Check, Briggs & Stratton Engine . . . . . . . . . .39
Engine Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Briggs & Stratton Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Honda & Kawasaki Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Air Filter Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Deck Drive Belt Removal & Installation . . . . . . . .42
Ground Drive Belt Removal & Installation . . . . . .42
Mower Blade Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Preparation of Engine for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
New Season Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Lubrication Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Section 6: Specifications & Capacities . . . . . 49
Section 7: Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . 51
Section 8: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 9: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Torque Values Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Tire Inflation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Important Safety Information
▲
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand
the instructions given in this
manual before operation. Refer to
the “Safety Label” section, read
all instructions noted on them.
Do not allow anyone to operate
this equipment who has not fully
read and comprehended this
manual and who has not been
properly trained in the safe
operation of the equipment.
▲Operator should be familiar with
all functions of the unit.
▲Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲Do not leave equipment
unattended with engine running.
▲Dismounting from a moving
mower could cause serious injury
or death.
▲Do not stand between the mower
and implement during hitching.
▲Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲Turning mower too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
!Look For The Safety Alert Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and
extra safety precaution must be taken. When you
see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard control and
accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training
of personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
Be Aware of
Signal Words
A Signal word designates a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for
functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
!DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
!WARNING
!CAUTION
For Your Protection
▲Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, read all
instructions noted on them.
Shutdown and Storage
▲Lower machine to ground, put
mower in park, turn off engine, and
remove the key.
▲Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
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These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Practice Safe
Maintenance
▲Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
▲Work in a clean dry area.
▲Put mower in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
▲Allow mower to cool completely
before performing maintenance.
▲Do not grease or oil mower while
in operation.
▲Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition and installed
properly.
▲Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
▲Remove all tools and unused
parts from mower before
operation.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲Never allow children under 16
years of age to operate
equipment.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲Escapingfluidunder pressure can
penetratethe skin causing serious
injury.
▲Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
▲Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before aqpplying
pressure to the system.
▲Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
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Prepare for Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲Protectiveclothing andequipment
should be worn.
▲Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
▲Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.

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Safety Labels
Your mower comes equipped with all safety labels in place.
They were designed to help you safely operate your implement.
Read and follow their directions.
1. Keep all safety labels clean and legible.
2. Replace all damaged or missing labels. To order new
labels go to your nearest Land Pride dealer.
3. Some new equipment installed during repair requires
safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as
specified by Land Pride. When ordering new components
make sure the correct safety labels are included in the
request.
4. Refer to this section for proper label placement.
To install new labels:
a. Clean the area the label is to be placed.
b. Spray soapy water on the surface where the label is to
be placed.
c. Peel backing from label. Press firmly onto the surface.
d. Squeeze out air bubbles with the edge of a credit card.
838-829C
Caution: Do Not Power Wash
25864
838-303C
Danger: Battery
(Beneath The Seat Mount)
25865
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing
(Beneath The Seat Mount)
25865

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838-307C
Warning: Moving Parts
25863
838-833C
Warning: Fuel (Imbedded in Fuel Tank)
838-310C
Warning: General
25863
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838-815C
Warning: Rollover Hazard
23933
838-306C
Warning: Do not operator without deflector
23933
838-308C
Warning: Rotating Blade Hazard
25864

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25872 838-444C
Danger: Muffler Hot
(Both Sides of Engine)
Floor platform & Pulley Shields
have been removed to show decals
25866
818-543C
Danger: Guard Missing
3- Places
848-268C
Warning: Safe Operating Instructions
25872

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Introduction
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Introduction Owner Assistance
The Warranty Registration card should be filled out by
the dealer at the time of purchase. This information is
necessary to provide you with quality customer service.
If customer service or repair parts are required contact a
LandPridedealer.Adealerhastrainedpersonnel,repair
parts and equipment needed to service the mower.
The parts on your mower have been specially designed
and should only be replaced with genuine Land Pride
parts. Therefore, should your mower require
replacement parts go to your Land Pride Dealer.
Serial Number Plate
For prompt service always use the serial number and
modelnumber whenorderingparts from yourLand Pride
dealer.Besuretoincludeyourserialandmodelnumbers
incorrespondencealso.Refer to Figure 1forthelocation
of your serial number plate.
Serial Number Plate Location
Figure 1
For parts and service to your mower engine, contact
your nearest engine dealer or call Customer Service
Hotline provided below.
Owner’s Manual Part No.
Honda - 24 HP . . . . . . . . 31ZJ4621
Kaswaski - 25 HP. . . . . . 99920-2145-10
Kaswaski - 31 HP. . . . . . 99920-2232
Briggs - 26 Hp . . . . . . . . 273521-5/99
Service Manual Part No.
Honda - 24 HP . . . . . . . . 61ZJ410Z
Kaswaski - 25 HP. . . . . . 99924-2045-02
Kaswaski - 31 HP. . . . . . 99924-2089-01
Briggs - 26 Hp . . . . . . . . 276245-5/05
Service Hotline Phone No.
Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-770-497-6400
Kaswaski . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-433-5640
Briggs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-999-9333
25861
Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new
product owners.
This mower has been designed with care and built by
skilledworkersusingqualitymaterials.Properassembly,
maintenance and safe operating practices will help you
get years of satisfactory use from the machine.
Application
The Land Pride ZXT Pro Commercial Class Mower has
mowing applications on farms, ranches, large estates,
rural acreages, school campuses, theme parks, sports
complexes, municipal parks, and industrial parks. These
mowersaredesignedtomeetthediscriminatingandcost
conscious needs of customers who are looking for the
increased productivity and reliability of a commercial
grade mower.
The 54" and 60" cutting decks, high quality dual
hydrostatic drive system components, proven
performance engine offerings, incredibly strong frame
construction, independent and isolated hydraulic
reservoirs, floating front axle, and comfortable seating
selections make the ZXT Pro Series a Zero Turn Mower
that both high-end residential and commercial class
customers will truly appreciate.
See “Section 6: Specifications & Capacities” on page
49 and “Section 7: Features and Benefits” on page 51
for additional information and performance enhancing
options.
Using This Manual
•This Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiarize
you with safety, assembly, operation, adjustments,
troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read this manual
and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe
and efficient operation.
•The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may change
slightly to assure you of the best performance.
•To order a new Operator’s or Parts Manual contact
your authorized dealer. Manuals can also be
downloaded, free-of-charge from our website at
www.landpride.com or printed from the Land Pride
Service & Support Center by your dealer.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is determined by
facing forward while sitting in the operator seat unless
otherwise stated.
Definitions
NOTE: A special point of information that the
operator must be aware of before continuing.
IMPORTANT: A special point of information related
to its preceding topic. Land Pride’s intention is that
this information should be read and noted before
continuing.