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For Serial Nos. 510,000 & Higher Part No. 103-7372 Rev. B...
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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.
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3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time, Exmark pays for the part and freight. 4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and Exmark pays for the part.
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If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations.
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. 1.2 TRAINING 1.2.1 Regard the Exmark mower as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit. 1.2.2 Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦...
1.4 OPERATION Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing.
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DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
1.4.17 DO NOT mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly. 1.4.18 Be Aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others. 1.4.19 DO NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components. 1.6.4 New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. 1.6.5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface.
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PART NO. 1-513746 LOCATION: Rear RH Side of Engine Deck PART NO. 103-1636 LOCATION: Top of Fuel Tanks PART NO. 1-523552 LOCATION: Top of Hydraulic Reservoir PART NO. 1-633313 LOCATION: RH Side on Top Front Mower Deck PART NO. 1-633706 PART NO.
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PART NO. 103-3276 LOCATION: Engine Access Panel behind seat, LH Side next to Buzzer For Units with S/N 465,000 and Higher PART NO. 103-6320 LOCATION: Bottom Side of Floorpan PART NO. 107-2112 LOCATION: Top Center of Floorpan PART NO. 107-2102 LOCATION: Inside Surface of Upper Roll bar PART NO.
2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: LZ27DD604; LZ27DD724 2.2 ENGINE: 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s Manual 2.2.2 RPM: Full Speed: 3850 RPM (No Load) Idle: 1750 RPM 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 15.5 gal. (56.8 L.) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Diesel fuel, 40 cetane or higher Note: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel fuel.
2.10.8 Cutting Height Adjustment: an extra-long cushioned lever is used to adjust the cutting height from 1 1/2” (3.8 cm) to 5” (10.2 cm.) in 1/4”(6.4 mm) increments. The cutting height adjustment handle has a transport position and all adjustments can be made while the operator remains seated.
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 UNCRATE MOWER 3.2 INSTALL ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROLL BAR) 3.2.1 Disassemble roll bar from the crate. a) Remove roll bar tubes from sides of crate and remove screws that attach the wheel hub retaining plate to the bottom of the crate. b) Remove the two brackets used to mount the bottom of the upper roll bar tube to the crate.
a) Locate the latch pin assemblies (pin and hairpin connected with a lanyard). b) Install a 1/2-13 x 3 1/4 capscrew in the washer on the lanyard of each pin assembly. Note: Make sure the bent tab in the washer is towards the head of the bolt. Lightly oil the inside surfaces of the ear-shaped plates at the upper end of the lower roll bar tubes.
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3.5.1 Tilt seat up to gain access to the battery. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gases WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Battery gases can explode causing serious injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery. ♦...
3.6 INSTALL MOTION CONTROL LEVERS 3.6.1 Loosen and remove the two (2) 3/8”x1” bolts and spring disk washers which attach the motion control levers to the control arm shafts for shipping and the two (2) 3/8” x 1” bolts and spring disk washers which are screwed into the control arm shafts. Install the left motion control lever onto the control arm shaft (See Figure 5) on the left side of the console.
WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine coolant is hot and pressurized. ♦ Radiator and surrounding parts are hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Spray or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the engine cooling system or touching a hot radiator may cause severe burns. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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IMPORTANT: To begin movement (forward or backward) the operator must be in the seat, the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down) before the motion control levers can be moved in or the engine will kill. 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 (See Figure 7).
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Stop machine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage park brake. Tilt seat forward to gain access to the tracking knob. Rotate the knob clockwise (as viewed from the rear of the machine) to cause the machine to track more to the right and counterclockwise to cause the machine to track more to the left.
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4.1.10 Fuel Gauge: Located on the left fuel tank. 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.
c) When the engine is running and the buzzer emits intermittent beeps, the buzzer is warning the user that the engine oil pressure is low or the alternator is not charging. Perform the following steps. Turn the unit off, allow the engine and engine components to cool. Check the oil level and fill, if necessary, as described in Section 5.1.1.
4.3.4 Engaging PTO: DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged.
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CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ This unit does not have proper turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem. These items are required to drive on a public street or roadway. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury.
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. 5.
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Replace the blade bolt after striking a foreign object. (Use only Exmark replacement parts PN 103-0862 – blade bolt and PN 103-0865 – spring disk washer). ♦ DO NOT lubricate the threads of the bolt or spindle before assembly.
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NOTE: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER. IMPORTANT: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.
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Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the engine area. Drain oil while engine is warm from operation. Remove the oil drain plug. There are two oil drain plugs available. One drain plug is located at the front of the engine;...
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Drain coolant when engine is cool. Coolant may be drained from the radiator by loosening the drain cock in the right rear corner. The engine block may be drained by removing the rear radiator hose and/or by removing the drain plug from the engine block.
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5.1.13 Check hydraulic oil level: Service Interval: 40 hr. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use only Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil.
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Pack the bearings with a NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease. Insert (1) bearing, (1) new seal into the wheel. NOTE: Seals (Exmark PN 103-0063) must be replaced. If the axle assembly has had both spacer nuts removed (or broken loose), apply a thread locking adhesive to (1) spacer nut and thread onto the axle with the wrench flats facing outward.
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onto the end of the axle. Leave approximately 1/8” (3 mm) from the outer surface of the spacer nut to the end of the axle inside the nut. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing.
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Change hydraulic system filter: Service Interval: After First 250 hrs. Then yearly thereafter NOTE: Use only Exmark Part No. P/N 103-2146. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Raise seat. Carefully clean area around filter. It is important that no dirt or contamination enter hydraulic system.
Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft-lbs. (169 N-m). Check distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads (0.1” (.25 cm)) or less should be showing. If more than two threads (0.1” (2.5 mm)) are showing remove nut and install washer (PN 1-523157) between hub and nut.
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NOTE: When changing cutting height positions, always come to a complete stop and disengage the PTO. FIGURE 11 CUTTING HEIGHT POSITION Insert height adjustment pin into hole corresponding to desired cutting height and install hairpin cotter. See decals on the side of deck lift plate. Move lever out of the transport (or 5”...
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Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Check tire pressure of drive tires. If needed, adjust to 10 psi (69 kPa). Semi-pneumatic caster tires do not need to be inflated. Set anti-scalp rollers to top holes or remove them completely for this adjustment.
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5.2.3 Wheel Drive Pump Belt Tension. Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary. 5.2.4 Fan Pump Belt Tension. Self-tensioning – No adjustment necessary. 5.2.5 Mule Drive Belts Tension Adjustment. Self-tensioning idlers, adjust as follows: Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Check to make sure the coils of the spring on the spring-loaded idler pulley measures as listed below.
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If adjustment is necessary, loosen the bolt securing the belt guide and make proper adjustment. Tighten hardware. FIGURE 15 BELT GUIDE POSITIONING 5.2.9 Brake Link Adjustment. Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly. a) Disengage brake lever (lever down). b) Measure the length of the spring.
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5.2.10 Adjust Throttle Lever Tension. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Tension in throttle lever can be adjusted by adjusting the tightness of the lever pivot bolt, which is located under the console (See Figure 17). FIGURE 17 THROTTLE TENSION 5.2.11...
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5.2.13 Motion control linkage adjustment. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine must be running and drive wheels must be turning so motion control adjustment can be performed. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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NOTE: The nuts to the front of the unit on RH rod has left-hand threads. FIGURE 19 MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Start engine. Brake must be engaged and motion control levers out to start engine. Operator does not have to be in the seat. Run engine at full throttle and release brake.
Return the switch to your Exmark dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling.
6.4 BATTERY DISPOSAL DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and can cause severe burns WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin can cause severe burns. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use.
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2. Look at the temperature gauge to determine if temperature continues to increase. If it does, turn the unit off and allow the engine and engine components to cool. 3. Check the coolant level. If necessary fill with coolant as described in Section 5.1.2.
This warranty extends only to replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found turf equipment operated under normal conditions. You by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be...