Exmark LAZER ZTM manual

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i WA RNING The engine exhaust f rom this pr oduct contains chemicals k nown to the St at e of Califor nia t o cause cancer , birth def ect s , or other r epr oduct ive harm. IMPORTANT W hen the m ower is used or operat ed on any California f or est , brush or gr ass covered land, a work ing spark ar r est er m ust be attached to t he m uf fler. If [...]

ii EXMARK PA RTS PLUS     PROGRA M EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995 Program If your Ex mark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock, Exmark w ill get the parts to the dealer the next 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 t[...]

iii CONGRAT ULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mow er. This product has been caref ully designed and manuf actured to g ive y ou a m aximum am ount of dependability and years of trouble-f ree operation. OPERA TOR'S MA NUA L This manual cont ains assem bly, oper at ing , maintenance, adj ustment and saf ety instructions f or your Exmark m [...]

iv TA BLE OF CONTENTS 1. SA FETY PA GE 1.1 Safety Alert Sy mbol ........................................................................... 1 1.2 Train ing.............................................................................................. 1 1.3 Preparation ..................................................................................[...]

- 1 - 1. SA FETY 1.1 SA FETY A LERT SYMBOL THI S SAFETY ALERT SY MBO L IS US ED BOT H IN TH IS MA NU A L A ND ON THE MA CHINE TO I DENTIFY IMPORTA NT SA FETY MESSA G ES W HI CH MUST BE FOLLOW ED TO AVOID A CCIDENTS. THIS AL E R T SYMBOL M EANS: A TTENTION! BECOME A LERT! YOUR SA FETY IS INVOLVED! The saf ety alert symbol appears above inform at ion[...]

- 2 - WA RNING POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon m onoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also known to t he State of California t o cause bir t h def ects. HOW T O AVOI D T HE HAZARD ♦ Do not run eng ine indoor s or in a sm all confined area where dangerous carbon [...]

- 3 - DA NGER POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ In certain condit ions gasoline is extremely flam m able and highly explosive. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charg e can ignite g asoline vapors. A f ire or explosion from g asoline can burn you, others, and cause property damag e. HOW T O AVOI D T HE HAZARD ♦ Purchase and store g asoline only in an approved co[...]

- 4 - 1.4.5 Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YO U!! 1.4.6 Stop the blades when crossing surf aces other than g r ass; and when transport ing t he mower to and from t he ar ea t o be mowed. 1.4.7 Never operate the mower with defective guar ds, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, g uar ds, switches, and ot her devices in p[...]

- 5 - 1.5.2 W hen mak ing adjustment s while the eng ine is r unning , such as carburetor and motion control link age adjust m ent s, stand to one side and k eep clear of moving/rotat ing components, such as eng ine screen, drive belts and sheaves. Do Not wear loose fit t ing clothing or j ewelry that could g et tangled in moving/rotat ing componen[...]

- 6 - 1.6 SA FETY SIGNS 1.6.1 Keep all safet y sig ns leg ible. Remove all grease, dir t and debris f r om saf ety signs and instr uct ional labels. 1.6.2 Safet y signs m ust be replaced if t hey are missing or illegible. 1.6.3 W hen new components are installed, be sur e that current saf ety signs are aff ixed to the replaced components. 1.6.4 New[...]

- 7 - PART NO. 303293 LOCATIO N: On Top of Fuel Tank s PART NO. 653245 LOCATIO N: Center of Console CAUTION RELEASE P P DISENGAGE PTO, ENGAGE P ARK BRAKE, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS, SERVICING READ MA NUAL BEFORE OPERA TING. BEFORE ST ARTING ENGINE: -P ARK BRAKE MUS T BE ENGAGED -LEVERS MUST BE OUTW ARD TO NEUTRAL LOCK[...]

- 8 - 2. SPECIFICA TIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBE R: Serial Nos. 160, 000 & Higher : LHP4417KA; LHP4818KC Serial Nos. 190, 000 & Higher : LHP4418KC Serial Nos. 190, 000 –219, 999 : LHP4819KA Serial Nos. 220, 000 & Higher : LHP4419KA; LHP4820KC; LHP4821KA; LHP5220KC; LHP5223KC; LHP5223KA 2.2 ENGINE: 2.2.1 Engine Specif icat ions: See Your Engin[...]

- 9 - 2.4.2 Charging Capacit y: 15 am ps 2.4.3 Battery T ype: BCI G roup U1 2.4.4 Battery Voltag e: 12 Volt 2.4.5 Polarity: Neg at ive Ground 2.4.6 Fuses: Two 20 amp blade type 2.4.7 Safety Int er lock System: Operator m ust be in seat with Blades disengaged , brake engaged , and motion cont rol l evers out (neutral lock ) t o st art engine . Opera[...]

- 10 - 2.7.5 Hydraulic Filter: Replaceable car t r idg e type. P/N 513211: 10 microns, 18 psi bypass (Summer use above 32 ° F) P/N 523541: 40 micr ons, 18 psi bypass (W inter use below 32 ° F) 2.7.6 Speeds: 44” & 48” unit s: 0 - 8. 1 mph (13.1 k m / hr ) forward. 0 - 4.2 mph ( 6. 8 k m/hr) r everse. 52” units: 0 – 9.5 mph (15. 3 k m/h[...]

- 11 - 2.10.4 Tread W idth: (center t o cent er of tires, widthwise) w/44” Deck w/48” Deck w/52” Deck Drive Wheels 34.4 in. (87. 4 cm ) 36.4 in. (92.5 cm) 38.4 in. (97. 5 cm ) Front Casters 32.2 in. (81. 8 cm ) 32.2 in. (81.8 cm) 34.6 in. (87. 9 cm ) 2.10.5 W heel Base: ( cent er of caster t ire to center of drive tire) w/44” & 48” De[...]

- 12 - If t he levers do not alig n with each other, when in the neutral position, (See Fig 2) loosen t he har dware and make the appropriat e adjustment by sliding/t ilt ing the lever(s) f orward or back ward until pr oper ly aligned and tighten har dware. FIG. 1 FIG. 2 CONTROL A RM SHA F T LEVER A LI G NMENT b) I f the ends of the levers hit ag a[...]

- 13 - DA NGER POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Charging t he bat tery may produce explosive gasses W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Battery gasses can explode causing ser ious inj ur y. HOW T O AVOI D T HE HAZARD ♦ Keep sparks, f lames, or cig arettes away from batt ery. ♦ Ventilate when charging or using batter y in an enclosed space. ♦ Make sure venting path of [...]

- 14 - 3.9 SERV I CE HYDRA ULIC OIL The machine is shipped with hydraulic oil f illed t o t he t op of the baf fle in reser voir. Run the machine f or approximately 15 minutes to allow any extra air to purg e out of t h e hydraulic system. Check hydraulic r eser voir and if necessary fill the r eservoir to the appropriate level with Mobil 1 15W -50[...]

- 15 - CA UTION POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Machine can spin v ery rapidly by positioning one lever too much ahead of the other. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Operator m ay lose contr ol of the machine, which may cause damage t o t he m achine or inj ury. HOW T O AVOI D T HE HAZARD ♦ Use caution when making t ur ns. ♦ Slow the machine down before mak ing shar[...]

- 16 - The f uel shut-of f valve is used to shut off the fuel when the machine will not be used for a f ew day s, during t r anspor t to and from the jobsite, and when park ed inside a building. T he valv e has three positions, each position made in 1/4 turn increment s. Valve handle down is the “OFF” position. Rot a t e valve handle 1/4 tur n [...]

- 17 - 4.2.2 Make sure you understand the contr ols, t heir locat ions, their f unct ions, and their saf ety requirem ent s. 4.2.3 Refer t o Maintenance, Sect ion 5, and perform all t he necessary inspection and maintenance steps. 4.3 MOWING 4.3.1 Open f uel shut - o f f valve (left or right t ank ). 4.3.2 Starting Engine: Operator must be i n seat[...]

- 18 - CA UTION POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ This unit does not have proper t ur n sig nals, lights, ref lect ive mark ings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem. These item s ar e r eq uired to drive on a public street or roadway. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Driving on a street or roadway w ithout such eq uipment is dangerous and can lead t o accident s causing pers[...]

- 19 - Ramp should be long enoug h so that the ang les bet ween the ram p and t he ground and t he r am p and t he trailer or tr uck do not exceed 15 ° . A steeper angle may cause mower deck component s to get caug ht as t he unit moves fr om r am p t o trailer or t r uck . Steeper ang les may also cause the unit to tip backward. If loading on or [...]

- 20 - 5.1.3 Clean grass build-up under deck . Servic e Interval: Daily a) Stop engine and r em ove k ey. b) Raise deck to t he t ransport (4. 5” cut ting height ) posit ion. Lift t he f ront of unit and support unit using jack st ands or eq uivalent support. CA UTION POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Raising the m ower deck f or service or maint enance rely[...]

- 21 - 5.1.5 Check saf et y interlock system. Servic e Interval: Daily a) Check star t ing circuit. St arter should crank with operator in seat , parking br ak e engaged, cutting blades di sengaged and motion control levers moved out in the neutral l ock posit ion. Try to sta rt with operator out of seat , park ing br ake engaged , blades disengage[...]

- 22 - c) Remove foam pre- cleaner element and wash in warm water wi th deterg ent . Rinse until all traces of detergent ar e elim inated and squeeze out excess water (DO N OT wring). Air dry. Saturat e with eng ine oil and squeeze out excess oil. d) Check paper element. Gently tap the f lat side of the paper elem ent to dislodge any dirt. DO NO T [...]

- 23 - 5.1.10 Check tire pr essur es: Service Interval: 40 hrs. a) Stop engine and r em ove k ey. b) Inf lat e all f our tires t o 13 psi ( 90 k Pa). 5.1.11 Check batt ery electrolyte level: Service Interval: 40 hrs. a) Stop engine and r em ove k ey. b) Tilt seat up. c) Remove vent caps from bat t ery. Fill with w at er (distilled is recom m ended)[...]

- 24 - c) Lubricate fr ont caster pivots once a year. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread g rease zerk in hole and pump with gr ease unt il it oozes out around top bearing . Remove grease zerk and t hread plug back in. Place cap back on. 5.1.14 Lubricate seat switch actuat or : Service Interval: 160 hrs. a) Stop engine and r em ove k ey. b) Tilt seat u[...]

- 25 - 5.1.19 Check spark plugs: Service Interval: 160 hrs. a) Remov e spark plug s, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owners Manual. 5.1.20 Change f uel filter : Service Interval: As Requi red a) A fuel filt er is inst alled between the fuel tank s and the engine. Replace when necessary. For Kohler eng ines use [...]

- 26 - 5.1.23 Fuel Tank – m ount ing hardware specification. W hen installing the nuts onto the f uel tank st uds, fully tight en the nyloc nut and back of f 1/2 t ur n. This allows for nor mal fuel t ank expansion and contraction with changes in temperat ur e and fuel levels. 5.1.24 Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctit e 242” or “Fel-P[...]

- 27 - FIG. 6 A NTI-SCALP ROLLER A DJUSTMENT 5.2.2 Deck Leveling: a) Position mow er on a f lat sur face. b) Stop engine and remove key. c) Check tire pr essur e of all four ( 4) t ir es. I f needed, adj ust t o 13 psi (90 kPa). d) Set anti-scalp rollers t o t op holes or remove them com plet ely for this adjustment . e) Raise the deck to the 4.5?[...]

- 28 - j) Recheck that block s fit j ust snugly under the deck sk irt and that t he tension on all the chains are appr oximat ely eq ual. M ake sure all chain attachment bolt s are tight. k) Raise deck lif t lever to t he 4. 5” cutting heig ht position (also transpor t position, See Fig 5. Adj ust spring com pr ession unt il pr oper distance is o[...]

- 29 - 5.2.7 Brake Adjustm ent . a) Check for br ake link 2. 75” m easur em ent as described insection 5.2.6. b) Engag e brake lever (lever up). c) Measure the distance between the tr union r oller and the rod collar as shown in Fig. 8A. Measurement should be 3/16” t o 1/4” (See Fig 8) . A 3/16” or 1/ 4” sq uare key works well as a shim g[...]

- 30 - 5.2.11 Motion control linkag e adj ust ment. WA RNING POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Engine must be r unning and drive wheels must be turning so m ot ion cont r ol adj ustment can be perf ormed. W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with moving parts or hot sur f aces may cause personal injury. HOW T O AVOI D T HE HAZARD ♦ Keep fing er s, hands, and clothin[...]

- 31 - FIG. 10 MOTIO N CO NTROL A DJUSTMENT f) St ar t engine. Brake must be engaged and moti on control levers out to start engi ne. O perat or does not have to be in the seat because of the jumper wi re bei ng used. Run engine at f ull thrott le and release brake. g) The r everse indicat or spring must be cor r ect bef ore the f ollowing adjustme[...]

- 32 - 6. WA STE DISPOSAL 6.1 MOTOR OIL DISPOSA L Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollut ant s to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certif ied recycling center or according to your stat e and local r e g ulations. 6.2 MERCURY SWITCH DIS POSA L CA UTION POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ The mer cur y contained in t he tilt switch is poisonous. W H[...]

- 33 - 6.3 BA TTERY DISPOSAL DA NGER POTENT IAL HAZARD ♦ Battery electr olyte cont ains sulf uric acid, which is poisonous and can cause severe burns W HAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Swallow ing electrolyte can be f at al or if it t ouches sk in can cause severe burns. HOW T O AVOI D T HE HAZARD ♦ W ear saf ety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber g loves to[...]

- 34 - e) Check t hat t he blades are disengaged. f) Check that the spark plug wires are properly connected. g) Check f or loose or f aulty w iring connections. h) Check f or corrosion at all wiring connect ions. Even minor cor r osion m ay cause a fault y connection. Clean connect or terminals thor oughly wi th electrical contact cleaner , apply d[...]

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- 36 - 9. HYDRA ULIC DIAGRA M[...]

- 37 - 10. WA RRANTY Limited W arranty Exmark Com m er cial Turf Equipment Exmar k Mfg. Co. I nc. ("Exmark ") warrants on the ter m s and condit ions her ein, t hat it will repair, replace or adj ust any part manuf act ur ed by Exmark and found by Exmark( in t he exercise of its reasonable discretion) to be defect ive in f act or y materi[...]

- 38 - or persons other t han an aut horized Exmark service dealer or the inst allation of part s ot her t han genuine Exmark or Exmark recom mended parts. As a condition to this warrant y, cust om er shall have read t he oper at or's manual and shall have returned t o Exmark , within the prescribed time, the enclosed warranty registrat ion ca[...]

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