Exmark Lazer Z Operator's Manual page 27

It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected
and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.
5.1.7 Check for loose hardware.
a) Stop engine and remove key.
b) Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible
problem. Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating.
5.1.8 Service air cleaner.
For Kohler Air-cooled units with Standard air cleaner:
a) Stop engine and remove key.
b) Loosen wing nut and remove air cleaner compartment cover.
c) Remove foam pre-cleaner element and wash in warm water with detergent.
Rinse until all traces of detergent are eliminated and squeeze out excess
water (DO NOT wring). Air dry. Saturate with engine oil and squeeze out
excess oil.
Check paper element. Gently tap the flat side of the paper element to
d)
dislodge any dirt. DO NOT wash or use pressurized air to clean paper
element. Replace if dirty, bent or damaged.
e) Reinstall foam pre-cleaner to paper element, then reinstall paper element
and cover.
For Kawasaki Liquid-cooled and Kohler 26 HP EFI units with canister
type, 2 stage cleaner:
a) Stop engine and remove key.
b) Tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the air cleaner.
c) Loosen retaining clips and remove air cleaner compartment cover.
Check paper element. Gently tap the paper element to dislodge any dirt.
d)
DO NOT wash or use pressurized air to clean paper element. Replace if dirty,
bent or damaged.
e) Reinstall paper element. Position the cover so that the rubber dust ejector is
pointing downward and secure with retaining clips.
5.1.9 Change engine oil:
NOTE: Change oil and filter after first five (5) hrs. of operation.
a) Stop engine and remove key.
b) For Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled units – tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain
access to the engine area.
c) Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
d) Remove the oil drain plug. For Kohler air-cooled units, the oil drain plug is
located at the right under-side of the engine. For the Kawasaki liquid-cooled
units, the oil drain plug is located at the front left corner of the engine. Allow
oil to drain then replace drain plug.
CAUTION
Service Interval: Daily
Service Interval: 25 hrs.
more often under severe conditions.
Service Interval: 50 hrs.
more often under severe conditions.
Service Interval: 100 hrs.
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