Change Engine Oil; Check Hydraulic Oil Level; Check Tire Pressures - Exmark Laser Z Propane Operator's Manual

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(May need more often
under severe conditions.
See the Engine Owner's
Manual for additional
information.)
Every 500 hours—Replace
the secondary air cleaner
element (May need more
often under severe
conditions. See the
Engine Owner's Manual
for additional information.)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. See the Engine Owner's Manual for maintenance
instructions.

Change Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 100 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes first)
(May need more often
under severe conditions.)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
3. The oil drain hose is located on right hand side
of engine at the rear. Place pan under machine
to catch oil. Remove plug from end of drain
hose. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug.
Torque plug to 20-24 ft-lb.
4. Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean
around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove.
Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating
of Exmark 4–Cycle Premium Engine Oil on the
surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise
until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then
tighten filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
5. Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to
specified capacity and replace cap.
6. Use oil recommended in the Check Engine Oil
Level section. Do Not overfill. Start the engine
and check for leaks.
7. Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck
mounting surfaces.

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Engage parking brake.
2. Wait until the unit cools before checking the
hydraulic oil.
3. Access the caps on the LH and RH hydro drives:
• LZX: slide seat all the way back, then lift the
seat.
• LZS: slide the seat all the way forward.
4. Clean the area around hydraulic reservoir cap and
remove cap.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert the cap back
into the hydro. Lightly tighten the cap.
6. Remove the cap again and check the level of the
oil on the dipstick. See Figure 24 for oil levels.
1. Full
Note: The oil level on the dipstick will be
incorrect if the oil is checked when the unit is hot.
7. If the dipstick oil level is at the "add" mark add
Exmark Premium Hydro oil.
8. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until
snug. Do Not overtighten.

Check Tire Pressures

Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
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Maintenance
Figure 24
2. Add

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