Exmark Lazer Z manual

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ii EXMARK PA RTS PLUS     PROGRA M EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995 Program If your Ex mark dealer does not have the Ex mark part in stock, Exmark w ill get the parts to the dealer the nex t business day or the part will be FREE* Guaranteed!! How the Program Works 1. If dealer does not have part in stock for a "dow n" unit at[...]

iii CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment and safety instructions for your Exmark mower. BEFORE OPERATIN[...]

iv TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ............................... 1 1.2 Training .......................................... 1 1.3 Preparation ..................................... 1-2 1.4 Operation ....................................... 2-3 1.5 Maintenance & Storage ............................. 4 1.6 Riding Attachmen[...]

- 1 - 1. SAFETY 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS USED BOTH IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE MACHINE TO IDENTIFY IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID ACCIDENTS. THIS SYMBOL MEANS: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you of unsafe actions or [...]

- 2 - • • • • Fuel is Highly Flammable. DO NOT smoke while refueling. Refuel only in a well ventilated area, or refuel outdoors. • • • • Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. • • • • Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when engine is running or whe[...]

- 3 - 1.4.9 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades. 1.4.10 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated. 1.4.11 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)and/ or remove key: a) Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower. b) After striking a foreign object (inspect[...]

- 4 - 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacturer's recommendations precisely as stated in the engine manual. 1.5.2 If carburetor adjustment is necessary, stand to one side and keep feet and hands clear while making adjustments. 1.5.3 Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass, leav[...]

- 5 - PART NO. 323550 LOCATION: Upper Handles (Both Sides) PART NO. 403005 LOCATION: Front Corners o f D ec k PART NO. 303508 LOCATION: Right Rear Corner o f D ec k 8.5 HP B&S PART NO. 543631 LOCATION: Upper Handle Console PART NO. 303517 LOCATION: Left Side, Rear Surface Engine Deck PART NO. 323688 LOCATION: Console KAWASAKI,KOHLER & 10.5 [...]

- 6 - 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual. 2.2.2 RPM (No Load): 3600 rpm 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5 gal. (18.9 liter) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Use only clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline with the pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In countries using t[...]

- 7 - 2.3.3 Fuel Filter: Replaceable in-line 2.3.4 Fuel Shut Off Valve: in-line, 1/4 turn 2.4 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Operator must have the transmission in neutral and blades disengaged to start engine. Release of Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers will cause engine to stop if transmission is not in neutral and/or blade drive is engaged . 2.5 [...]

- 8 - 2.9.6 Cutting Height: Adjusts in 1/4" (.63 cm) or smaller increments by various adjustments of caster spacers, blade spacers and axle height, from 1” to 4 1/4” (2.5 cm - 10.8 cm). 2.10 DIMENSIONS 2.10.1 Overall Width: 32" 36" 48" ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 48” ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Discharge chute 42.45 in. 46.1 in. 58.1 in. 58.2 in.[...]

- 9 - 3.5 Install casters to front of deck using appropriate hardware from the bolt bag (eight 3/8 x 3/4" bolts and eight 3/8" whizlock nuts); tightening the lower four bolts first, then the top four. 3.6 Loosen the 5/16" hardware at the two (2) discharge deflector hinge points so that the deflector is snug, but can be moved up and d[...]

- 10 - FIG. 2 UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.8.1 Attach throttle cable to engine. For Kohler, Kawasaki, and B&S 10.5 hp Engines with "positive" detents in throttle cable for both idle and full throttle positions. a) Position the throttle control lever (on console) in the full throttle (but not choke) position. You will feel a detent[...]

- 11 - FIG 4 KAWASAKI SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) FIG 5 B&S 10.5 hp SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) d) Pull cable upward (rearward for B&S) until alignment holes in control plate lever and control plate line up. For Kawasaki a 15/64 drill bit can be inserted through these two holes to align them. For Kohler use a 19/64 dri[...]

- 12 - For B&S 8.5 hp Engines, a) Position the throttle control lever (on console) 1/8" from the lower end of the slot. Route the throttle cable along the right side of the upper handle, under the fuel tank support, and position the cable on the left side of the engine. b) Attach the inner wire to the appropriate throttle control slider on[...]

- 13 - FIG. 7 THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL FIG. 6 SHIFTER LEVER TO TRANSMISSION FIG. 8 THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL 3.8.5 Install and adjust wheel drive linkages. a) Screw threaded end of drive linkages into swivels in wheel drive idler arms. b) Insert clevis pin from bolt bag through drive linkage, lever and slot in the neutral lock/park brake[...]

- 14 - FIG. 10 NEUTRAL LOCK LEVER CLEARANCE NOTE: Neutral lock/park brake latch clearance should be checked when there is a slight upward force placed on the drive levers to remove any "slack" in the linkage. After clevis pin has been inserted, install hairpin into hole on the clevis pin between the neutral lock/park brake latch and drive[...]

- 15 - 3.8.8 Route the long, unattached wiring harness lead up the left hand side of the handle and connect the two leads, in any order, to the operator presence control switch terminals on the inside of the control console. Fasten the lead to the handle with two large wire ties, from bolt bag, one at the upper end of the handle next to the console[...]

- 16 - FIG. 12 DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION 4.1.4 Operator Presence Control (OPC) Levers: Located on the upper handle assembly directly above the handle grips. When these levers are depressed, the OPC system senses that the operator is in the normal operator's position. When the levers are released, the OPC system sense[...]

- 17 - a detent at the "idle" position, continuing rearward past this detent will shut off the engine . B&S 8.5 hp Engines: For the B&S 8.5 hp engine the choke control is located on the left side of the engine (from operator's position). Pull the choke lever outward and to the rear (counter-clockwise from top). Once the engin[...]

- 18 - • • • • If fuel is spilled, DO NOT attempt to start the engine. Move away from the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated. 4.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.3.1 Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and maintenance regarding the engine. Before attemptin[...]

- 19 - Close fuel shut-off valve if machine will not be used for a few days; when parking inside a building; or when transporting the unit. 4.3.4 Drive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch Operation: To lock the drive levers in “neutral” squeeze the drive levers back to the neutral position. Place thumbs on the upper portion of the neutral lock/[...]

- 20 - 4.4 TRANSPORTING • • • • If loading with ramps, be sure ramps are properly supported and strong enough to support the unit. • • • • If necessary, use assistance when loading or unloading. Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloading Be sure fuel shut-off valve is closed. Use a heavy duty trailer to tr[...]

- 21 - 5.1.2 Clean engine air cooling system. Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). b) Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding. 5.1.3 Clean grass build-up under deck and check mower blades. Service Interval: Daily • • • • When it is necessary to[...]

- 22 - either the mower blades are engaged, or the transmission shifter lever is not in neutral and the operator removes both hands from the handles, the mower engine must stop . b) To determine if the OPC is in operating condition, clear area of bystanders. Run the engine at one-third throttle, then with the drive levers and neutral lock latches i[...]

- 23 - engines). Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before the new filter is installed, apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn. f) Clean around oil fill cap and remove. Fill to specified c[...]

- 24 - 5.1.11 Inspect belt wear. Service Interval: 40 hrs. a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). b) Remove the cutter deck belt shield to check mower primary and secondary blade drive belt condition. NOTE: A Secondary blade drive belt is used on 48" units. c) Look under engine deck to check the transmission drive belt condition. d) Ins[...]

- 25 - c) Replace 5-speed gearbox grease yearly. Use 18 oz. Of Peerless grease (Part No. 788067). See Section 5.1.10. d) Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below. SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART PIVOT POINTS NO. of PLACES 32" 36" 48" SERVICE INTERVAL 1. Blade Engagement Bellcrank 1 1 1 Weekly 5.1.13 Remove en[...]

- 26 - 5.1.19 An anti-seize compound is used on the blade drive pulley hub, located on the engine PTO shaft (this allows for ease of removal of the pulley). 5.1.20 Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact. 5.2 ADJUSTMENTS 5.2.1 Adjusting cutting height with blade spacers. Blades may[...]

- 27 - Refer to the charts and illustrations on the following pages to properly adjust for desired cutting height. FIG. 14 FIG. 15 CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT These models have five (5) axle positions; four (4) 1/2" caster spacers; one (1) 3/16" caster spacer, and four (4) blade spacers. Pos. A Pos. B Pos. C Pos. D Pos[...]

- 28 - NOTE: The axle positions are in 1/2" increments and the large caster spacers are 1/2" thick. Therefore, by adjusting the same number of 1/2" caster spacers as axle hole positions the blades will retain the same front-to-back tip (rake). CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (1" to 4 1/4") AXLE POSITION (FIG. 10) NO. OF SPACERS B[...]

- 29 - 5.2.4 Wheel drive belts and scrapers. a) If wheel traction appears to be slipping, drive lever rods may be touching bottom of neutral lock/park brake latch slot. To adjust, refer to directions in Section 3.8.5. NOTE: There are three (3) adjustment holes for the wheel drive spring tension bolt (Refer to Section 5.2.15). b) Be sure mud and gra[...]

- 30 - 5.2.6 Secondary belt (48" only) . a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). b) The secondary drive belt is adjusted via the belt tension rod (See Figure 16). The 5/16" nyloc adjustment nut is located at the rear, right corner of engine deck. c) Proper belt tension (for the secondary belt) will require about 10 lbs. side pull on[...]

- 31 - turn setscrew all the way in then back out 1-1/2 turns. IMPORTANT : Screwing setscrew in too far will prevent the transmission from shifting. 5.2.12 Blade safety switch. a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). b) With the blades disengaged and the bellcrank touching the engine deck, adjust the blade safety switch (if needed) until the [...]

- 32 - 6. TROUBLE SHOOTING 6.1 MOWER PULLING LEFT OR RIGHT. a) Check idler arm pulleys and drive sheaves for mud and/or grass buildup. Check for proper scraper position. See 5.2.4. b) Check to be sure idler arms pivot freely, if not, lubricate idler pivots. c) Check for worn drive belts. NOTE: Wheel drive belts should be replaced as a set . A new b[...]

- 33 - NOTE: After carefully checking the previous steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank, key switch not "ON" etc. The foll[...]

- 34 - 8. WIRING DIAGRAMS[...]

- 35 - 9. WARRANTY Limited Warranty Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. ("Exmark") warrants on the terms and conditions herein, that it will repair, replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found by Exmark(in the exercise of its reasonable discretion)to be defective in factory material or workmanship. This w[...]

- 36 - instructions provided by Exmark; (vi) repair or replacement arising as a result of any operation from turf equipment that has been altered or modified so as to, in the determination of Exmark, adversely affect the operation, performance or durability of the equipment or that has altered, modified or affected the turf equipment so as to chang[...]

- 37 - SERVICE RECORD Date Descripti on of Work Done Service Done By[...]

- 38 - T H I S I S A 1 5 ° SL O P E T H I S I S A 1 0 ° S L O P E T H I S I S A 5 ° S L O P E ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURF ACE (TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST , POLE ETC.) EXAMPL E: COMP ARE SLOPE WIT H FOLDED EDGE. FOLD ALONG APPROPRIA TE LI NE T H I S I S A 2 0 ° S L O P E[...]

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