Operation Instructions; Controls - Exmark Lazer Z Operator's Manual

4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 CONTROLS

4.1.1 Familiarize yourself with all controls before operating the mower.
4.1.2 Motion Control Levers: Located on each side of the console. The left lever controls
the flow of hydraulic oil from the left hydrostatic pump to the left drive wheel motor.
The right lever controls the flow of hydraulic oil from the right hydrostatic pump to
the right drive wheel motor.
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 Fig 3).
By moving both levers an equal amount forward or back from the neutral position
the machine can be caused to move forward or backward in a straight line.
Movement of the left lever forward will cause the left drive wheel to rotate
in a forward direction. Movement of the right lever forward will cause the right
drive wheel to rotate in a forward direction. To stop forward travel, pull the levers
back to the neutral position.
To turn left while moving forward, move the left lever back toward neutral to
slow the left drive wheel.
To turn right while moving forward, move the right lever back toward neutral.
To make a zero turn to the left, pull the left lever back beyond neutral while
holding the right lever slightly ahead of neutral.
To make a zero turn to the right, pull the right lever back beyond the neutral
position while holding the left lever slightly ahead of the neutral position.
Pulling the levers back from the neutral position will cause the respective drive
wheels to rotate in a reverse direction(spring tension can be felt when moving
into reverse from neutral).
To turn to the left while backing, move the left lever forward toward neutral.
To turn to the right while backing, move the right lever forward toward neutral.
Use caution when making turns. Slow the machine down
before making sharp turns. Unit can spin very rapidly
by positioning one lever too much ahead of the other.
4.1.3 Blade Engagement Switch: Located just left of center on the console (left side
of ignition switch). 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.
FIG. 3
MOTION CONTROL POSITIONS
CAUTION
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