Cleaning; Clean Engine Cooling System; Remove Accumulated Debris From Engine (Kawasaki Units Only); Remove Engine Shrouds And Clean Cooling Fins (Kohler Units Only) - Exmark LAZER Z ADVANTAGE SERIES Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Clean Engine Cooling
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around the engine cooling
air intake and inside of the pump drive
belt compartment and damaged or missing
rubber baffles can cause the engine and
hydraulic system to overheat which can
create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from inside of pump drive
belt compartment daily.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake
screen and from around engine shrouding.
3. Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt
compartment.
4. Inspect rubber engine baffles for proper fit.
Replace if necessary.
Remove Accumulated Debris
from Engine (Kawasaki Units
Only)
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk
of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove front panel from engine and clean around
the intake manifold, fuel pump, and carburetor.
3. Reinstall the front panel.
Important: Do Not use water to clean engine.
Use low pressure compressed air. See Engine
Owner's Manual.
Remove Engine Shrouds and
Clean Cooling Fins (Kohler
Units Only)
Service Interval: Every 80 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove cooling shroud clean-out covers from
engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust,
dirt, and oil from external surfaces of engine,
which can cause improper cooling.
3. Make sure cooling shroud clean-out covers are
reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling
shroud clean-out covers will cause engine damage
due to overheating.
Clean Grass Build-Up Under
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Raise deck to the transport (5 inch (12.7 cm)
cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit
and support unit using jack stands or equivalent
support.
CAUTION
Raising the mower deck for service or
maintenance relying solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The
mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be
enough support or may malfunction allowing
the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands
or equivalent support.
3. Clean out any grass build-up from underside of
deck and in discharge chute.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal
Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to
the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified
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Maintenance