Pre-Start - Exmark LAZER Z Operator's Manual

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3.1.9
3.1.10 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel when the
3.1.11
3.1.12
3.1.13

3.2 PRE-START

3.2.1 Fill fuel tanks. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded
Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position)
and PTO switch "OFF" to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to
be in the seat to start the engine.)
Hour Meter: Located on the right fuel tank. The hour meter is connected to a
pressure switch installed in the engine block and it records the number of hours
that the engine has run. If the ignition switch is left on without engine running,
hour meter will not run.
NOTE: This switch is not a low oil sensor and will not alert the operator if the
engine oil is low.
machine will not be used for a few days, during transport to and from the jobsite,
and when parked inside a building.
Types:
All units except Kohler EFI: The valve is located in the fuel line behind and to the
right of the seat.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn
counter-clockwise to turn on fuel.
Kohler EFI units: The valve is located directly below right side of console, next to
cubby. The valve has three positions, each position made in 1/4 turn
increments.
FUEL FLOW
"OFF"
RIGHT TANK
LEFT TANK
Fuel Gauge: Located on the left fuel tank.
Kohler EFI units: The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in the left tank
only. Use the fuel from the right fuel tank first. When the right fuel tank is
empty, switch to the left fuel tank. Fuel gauge will monitor the remaining fuel.
All units except Kohler EFI: The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in both
tanks. Fuel is used evenly from both tanks.
Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top left front corner of hydrostatic
pumps. Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydrostatic drive
system to allow the machine to be pushed without the engine running. Unhook
seat latch and tilt seat up to gain access to pumps.
With a 7/16 wrench, turn both valves one turn counter-clockwise to release drive
system. Turn clockwise to reset system. DO NOT overtighten. DO NOT tow
machine.
Electronic Control Unit Malfunction Indicator: (Kohler EFI units only) The
electronic control unit (ECU) continuously monitors operation of the EFI system.
If a problem or fault within the system is detected, the malfunction indicator light
(MIL) is illuminated. The MIL is the red light located on the right fuel tank to the
right of the hour meter. Follow the troubleshooting steps outlined in the Kohler
engine operator's manual if the MIL is illuminated.
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may
also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more
frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
DO NOT add oil to gasoline.
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VALVE HANDLE POSITION
RIGHT
DOWN
LEFT
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