Periodic Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Check Battery Charge - Exmark LAZER Z DS Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance Service
Interval
Every 400 hours
Every 500 hours
Every 600 hours
Every 4,000 hours
Monthly
Yearly

Periodic Maintenance

Check Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Check with engine cold.
3. Raise radiator to gain access to dipstick.
CAUTION
If the radiator prop rod is not securely
positioned in the notch the radiator may fall.
Falling radiator could cause serious injury.
Be sure the prop rod is engaged securely in
the notch at the far right side of the slot.
4. Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and
wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick and push it all
the way down into the tube. Remove the dipstick
and read the oil level.
5. If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the
oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the "FULL"
mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle Premium
Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the Engine
Owner's manual for an appropriate API rating
and viscosity. Do Not overfill.
Maintenance Procedure
• Replace the fuel filter/water separator (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications.
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
• Change the hydraulic filter (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)
• Check the park brake adjustment.
• Replace the air cleaner elements. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the
Engine Owner's Manual for additional information.)
• Change engine coolant. Havoline
• Check the battery charge.
• Change the engine oil if operated less than 100 hours.
• Grease the front caster wheel hubs.
• Grease front caster pivots.
• Grease the deck drive belt idler arm.
• Grease the mule drive belt idler arm.
• Grease the pump drive belt idler arm.
extended life coolant (orange color)
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Important: Do Not operate the engine with the
oil level below the "LOW" (or "ADD") mark on
the dipstick, or over the "FULL" mark.

Check Battery Charge

Service Interval: Monthly
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of
time without recharging them will result in reduced
performance and service life. To preserve optimum
battery performance and life, recharge batteries in
storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4
volts.
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery
should be fully charged before putting away for
winter storage.
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