Ignition Switch - Exmark LAZER Z Operator's Manual

Push the lever forward and down to disengage the
brake.
The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when
transporting.

Ignition Switch

Located on right fuel tank.
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the
engine. The switch has three positions "OFF", "ON"
and "START". Insert key into switch and rotate
clockwise to the "ON" position. Rotate clockwise to
the next position to engage the starter (key must be
held against spring pressure in this position).
Note: 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.
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel
when the 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 and Kawasaki: 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 counterclockwise
to turn on fuel.
• Kawasaki Units: The valve is located in the fuel
line behind and to the left of the seat.
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off
fuel. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise
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 right 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 inch wrench, turn both valves one
turn counterclockwise to release drive system. Turn
clockwise to reset system. Do Not overtighten. Do
Not tow machine.
PTO Engagement Switch
Located on right fuel tank.
Switch must be pulled out to the "ROTATE"
position to engage the blades. Switch is pushed in to
the "STOP" position to stop the blades.
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Operation
Valve Handle Position
Right
Down
Left