Maintenance & Adjustments; Periodic Maintenance - Exmark Lazer HP Operator's Manual

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. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made,
someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the
wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does
not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before service or
making repairs around the engine area.

5.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

5.1.1 Check engine oil level:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the
"LOW" (or "ADD") mark on the dipstick, or over the "FULL" mark.
5.1.2 Check engine coolant level
a)
b)
c)
d)
WARNING
WARNING
Service Interval: Daily
Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a
level surface.
Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to
the engine area.
Check with engine cold.
Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube. Remove the dipstick
and read the oil level.
If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap
and fill to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in Engine
Owner's Manual. DO NOT overfill.
Service Interval: Daily
Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a
level surface.
Unhook seat latch, tilt seat up, and tilt hood forward to gain access to the
cooling area.
Check with engine cold.
View coolant level in overflow bottle on the left side of the engine. Coolant
level should be at the indicator line on the overflow bottle.
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