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For Serial Nos. 720,000 & Higher LAZER Z ® LZ27KC604 MODEL ONLY Place Model No. and Serial No. Date Purchased Label Here (Included in the Literature Pack) or Fill in Below Engine Model No. and Spec. No. Model No. Engine Serial No. (E/No) Serial No.
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Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously.
All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory, however, attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and performance.
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by Exmark. • Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, Figure 2 substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing 1.
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Safety DANGER DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremely In certain conditions during fueling, static flammable and vapors are explosive. electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn explosion from gasoline can burn you and you, others, and cause property damage.
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Safety Operation damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower). WARNING – Before clearing blockages. – Whenever you leave the mower. Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns • Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and can occur on contact and debris, such as engage parking brake: leaves, grass, brush, etc.
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Safety • Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips and rises that DANGER change the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine. Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels • Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or the mower may tip backwards.
Safety Maintenance and Storage WARNING • Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop accidentally injected into the skin must be before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
Exmark equipment dealer or labels. distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs.
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 720,000 and Higher LZ27KC604 Systems Operator Controls • Steering and Motion Control: Engine Note: Motion control levers are adjustable to • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s two heights. Manual – Separate levers, on each side of the console, •...
Specifications – Optional suspension seat: molded adjustable • Deck Drive: flip-up armrests. – Electric clutch mounted on horizontal engine • Seat Safety Switch: Incorporated into the shaft. “B” Section belt (with self-tensioning Safety Interlock System. Time delay seat switch idler) from electric clutch to transfer shaft eliminates rough ground cut-outs.
Product Overview Overall Height: Product Overview Roll Bar - Up Roll Bar - Down 71.9 in. (182.6 cm) 53.8 inches (136.7 cm) Tread Width: (Center to Center of Tires, Widthwise) Drive Wheels 41.9 inches (106.4 cm) Caster Wheels 37.3 inches (94.7 cm) Wheel Base: (Center of Caster Tire to Center of Drive Tire) 53.7 inches (136.4 cm)
Operation Operation Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when machine from the normal operating position. transporting. Controls Ignition Switch Located on right fuel tank.
Operation Drive Wheel Release Valves 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two roll bar pins (Figure 5). Located on the top right front corner of hydrostatic 2. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and pumps. install the two pins and secure them with the Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hairpin cotter pins (Figure 5).
Operation 4. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” 2. Pull the PTO switch outward to the “ROTATE” and “FAST” positions. position. 5. On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward 3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin into the “ON”...
Operation When levers are centered in the T-slot the drive system is in the neutral position. With levers moved out in the T-slot the drive system is in the neutral lock position (Figure 6). Figure 6 Figure 7 1. Handles Out (Neutral 5.
Operation deck lift assist lever located at the front right 6. Place the rollers in one of the positions shown corner of the floor pan. (Figure 9). Rollers will maintain 3/4 inch (19 mm) clearance to the ground to minimize gouging and Note: When changing the cutting height roller wear or damage.
Operation WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over. Backward tip-over could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp. • Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
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Operation Important: Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp, you may lose control and drive off the side. Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being The engine can become very hot. Touching made, someone could start the engine. a hot engine can cause severe burns. Accidental starting of the engine could Allow the engine to cool completely before seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests, 4. Remove paper element. Check the condition do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK of the paper element. Replace if dirty, bent or SERVICE DEALER. damaged.
Maintenance 6. Do Not wash or use pressurized air to clean the level of oil when it is at 225°F (107°C). The paper element or inner element. “COLD” level shows the level of the oil when it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to the appropriate level 7.
Maintenance Lubrication Chart Fitting Initial Number of Service Locations Pumps Places Interval 1. Front *Yearly Caster Wheel Hubs 2. Front *Yearly Caster Pivots 3. Height 40 Hours Adjustment Shaft Bearings 4. Deck Yearly Drive Belt Idler Arm Number 6 (Mule Drive Belt Idler Arm) Located 5.
7. Insert one bearing, one new seal into the wheel. Service Interval: Every 160 hours Note: Seals (Exmark P/N 103-0063) must be 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
Two threads (0.1 inch) or less should be showing. Note: Use only Exmark Part No. 109-4180 for summer use above 32°F (0°C) or Part No. 1-523541 3. If more than two threads (0.1 inch) are showing for winter use below 32°F (0°C).
Maintenance Adjustments • Caster wheel spacer nuts. • Fuel tank bulkhead fitting nuts. Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any “Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I or Retaining II”...
Maintenance all the chains is approximately equal. Make sure center of the bolt head is at or below the center all chain attachment bolts are tight. Reposition of the bottom alignment hole. anti-scalp rollers and tighten securely. 3. When adjustment is necessary, loosen the idler pulley on the right-hand side so it can move up and down in the slot.
Maintenance Brake Link Adjustment Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly. 1. Disengage brake lever (lever down). 2. Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2 3/4 inches (7.0 cm) between washers. (Figure 18). 3. If adjustment is necessary, tighten the nut directly below the yoke and loosen the bottom nut (bottom one of the two tightened together) below the spring.
Maintenance between the spring retainer bracket and the adjacent nyloc nut. Tighten the jam nut above the trunnion roller. 4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the nut directly below the yoke. Turn the bottom nut (below washer) until the correct measurement is obtained (see Figure 18) turn nut clockwise to lengthen the gap (screws rod into yoke) and turn counterclockwise to shorten the gap (screws...
Maintenance 1. This adjustment must be made with the drive appropriate direction until the wheels slightly wheels turning. First raise the frame and block up creep in reverse (Figure 20). Move the motion so that drive wheels can rotate freely. control lever to the reverse position and while applying slight pressure to the lever allow the 2.
Maintenance Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load Adjustment Remove dust cap from caster and tighten nyloc nut until washers are flat and back off 1/4 of a turn to properly set the pre-load on the bearings. If disassembled, make sure the spring disc washers are reinstalled as shown in Figure 23.
Maintenance Cleaning Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck Clean Engine Cooling Service Interval: Before each use or daily System 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Service Interval: Before each use or daily 2.
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Maintenance Federal law states that batteries should not be placed in the garbage. Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state, or local laws. If a battery is being replaced or if the unit containing the battery is no longer operating and is being scrapped, take the battery to a local certified recycling center.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine overheats 1. Engine load is excessive 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. Oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. Cooling fins and air passages for the 3.
Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram GREEN GREEN STRIPE GREEN/WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK GREEN GREEN BLACK STRIPE ORANGE/BLACK GREY STRIPE GREEN/WHITE YELLOW BLUE BROWN GREEN GREEN STRIPE PINK/BLACK BLUE BROWN BLUE BLUE BLUE GREEN BLACK GREEN GREY GREEN BLUE G006132...
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No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation included with the product. or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or...