Assembly Instructions; Uncrate Mower; Install Rollover Protection System (Roll Bar) - Exmark Lazer Z Operator's Manual

3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 UNCRATE MOWER

3.2 INSTALL ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROLL BAR)

3.2.1 Disassemble roll bar from the crate.
a) Remove roll bar tubes from sides of crate and remove screws that attach the
wheel hub retaining plate to the bottom of the crate.
b) Remove the two brackets used to mount the bottom of the upper roll bar tube
to the crate. Remove the 1/2-13 x 3 1/4 capscrews and 1/2-13 hex flange
lock nuts from the two brackets at each end of the upper roll bar tube and
retain for later use.
3.2.2 Raise the rear of the unit and support it with jack stands or equivalent support.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Raising the rear of the unit for assembly relying solely
on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough
support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall,
which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks
for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
3.2.3 Remove the wheel nuts from both sides of the unit and retain for later use.
3.2.4 Install the two lower roll bar tubes.
a) Locate the left and right lower roll bar tubes.
b) Align lower roll bar tubes along wheel motor channels as shown in Figure 2.
c) LOOSELY install the lower roll bar hardware from the bolt bag to the tubes
in the following order (Reference Figure 2 for alignment and installation
instructions below):
1)
2)
3)
4)
CAUTION
Install one 3/8-16 nyloc nut and spring disk washer to bolt protruding
from the wheel motor channel as shown.
NOTE: Be sure the spring disk washer cone is installed towards the
nyloc nuts.
Install one 3/8-16 x 1 hex capscrew, spring disk washer and 3/8-16
whizlock nut to the top front hole as shown.
Install one 3/8-16 x 1 hex capscrew, spring disk washer and 3/8-16
whizlock nut to the top rear hole as shown.
Install one 3/8-16 x 4 1/2 hex capscrew, spring disk washer and 3/8-16
whizlock nut through the top tube as shown.
NOTE: Be sure the spring disk washer cone is installed towards the
head of all capscrews.
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