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Exmark Lazer ZXS Operator's Manual

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Part No. 103-9911 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 For Serial Nos. 600,000 & Higher Part No. 103-9911 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.
  • Page 3 3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time, Exmark pays for the part and freight. 4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and Exmark pays for the part.
  • Page 4 If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1. SAFETY Safety Alert Symbol ...1 Training...1 Preparation ... 1-3 Operation ... 3-6 Maintenance & Storage...6 Riding Attachments...6 Safety Signs... 6-8 2. SPECIFICATIONS Model Numbers...9 Engine...9 Fuel System ...9 Safety Interlock System ...9 Steering/Brake Control...9 Transmission ...9 Wheel Drive System ...9 Tires...9 Deck ...

  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol

    MAY result in minor or moderate injury. 1.2 TRAINING 1.2.1 Regard the Exmark mower as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit. 1.2.2 Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
  • Page 7 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders. POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison.

  • Page 8: Operation

    POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
  • Page 9 POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Severe burns can occur on contact. ♦ Debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching.
  • Page 10 • See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed. • Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases. • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.

  • Page 11: Maintenance & Storage

    All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment. 1.6 RIDING ATTACHMENTS Use only Exmark riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. 1.7 SAFETY SIGNS 1.7.1...
  • Page 12 PART NO. 103-5626 LOCATION: 48” Decks Under Belt Shield PART NO. 1-303517 LOCATION: Left Side, Rear Surface Engine Deck PART NO. 1-403005 LOCATION: Front Corners of Deck 32” & 36” – RH Front 48” – RH & LH Front PART NO. 1-303518 LOCATION: Transmission Shifter Plate PART NO.
  • Page 13 ECS Handle Units PART NO. 103-1623 LOCATION: Console Pistol Grip Handle Units PART NO. 103-1967 LOCATION: Console PART NO. 1-403143 LOCATION: Right Rear of Engine Deck Pistol Grip Handle Units PART NO. 1-323550 LOCATION: Upper Handles - 8 - (Both Sides)

  • Page 14: Specifications

    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: M15KA322P; M15KA362P; M15KA483P; M15KA362; M15KA483 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual. 2.2.2 RPM (No Load): 3600 rpm 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5 gal. (18.9 liter) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Use only clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline with the pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.

  • Page 15: Deck

    2.9.3 Blade Size: 2.9.4 Type of Drive: Manual engagement of belt with over-center lock. Blade belt tension is adjustable via turnbuckle. 2.9.5 Blade Brake: When the blade engagement control is moved to the disengaged position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades. 2.9.6 Deck Mounting: Bolted directly to engine deck 2.9.7 Cutting Height: Adjusts in 1/4"...
  • Page 16 will kill the engine if either the transmission shift lever is not in the neutral position or the PTO is engaged. See Figures 1 and 2. 3.1.3 Drive Levers: Located on each side of the upper handle assembly directly below the handle grips. See Figures 1 and 2.

  • Page 17: Pre-Start

    3.1.5 PTO Engagement Lever: Located on the left side of the upper handle. To engage the blades, push the lever forward, or away from the operator, until the turnbuckle locks over-center. To disengage the blades, pull the lever to the rear, or towards the operator. 3.1.6 Throttle Control: The throttle control is located on the control console right side.

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    3.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3.1 Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and maintenance regarding the engine. Before attempting to operate the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all safety, operating, and preparation guidelines as stated in that section. 3.3.2 Starting Engine Position mower on a level surface.
  • Page 19 PARK BRAKE FULL SPEED FORWARD NEUTRAL LOCK DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE OPERATION For ECS Handles: To lock the drive levers in “neutral lock”, squeeze the drive levers to the “neutral” position. See Figure 4 (b). Place thumbs on the inner thumb lobe of the neutral lock /park brake latches and rotate them to the “neutral”...
  • Page 20 DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION 3.3.5 Drive Wheel Engagement and Turning: With drive levers in the “neutral” or “park brake” position, shift transmission into desired gear. Squeeze both drive levers and move both neutral lock/park brake latches from the “neutral” or “park brake” position to the “drive” position. For straight ahead motion: Smoothly release both drive levers to engage drive wheels.

  • Page 21: Transporting

    POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...

  • Page 22: Maintenance & Adjustments

    4. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
  • Page 23 Service Interval: Daily a) For your safety, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operator Presence Controls, referred to as (OPC). When either the PTO is engaged, or the transmission shifter lever is not in neutral and the operator removes both hands from the handles, the mower engine MUST stop.
  • Page 24 PTO and release the OPC levers - the engine MUST stop. If the mower engine does not stop under any of the above mentioned conditions, DO NOT OPERATE. Contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. IMPORTANT: It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms, be in place and in proper operating condition prior to mowing.
  • Page 25 Neutral Lock / Park Brake Latch Drive Linkage FIGURE 7 PISTOL GRIP HANDLES NEUTRAL LOCK LEVER CLEARANCE NOTE: Neutral lock/park brake latch clearance should be checked when there is a slight upward force placed on the drive levers to remove any "slack" in the linkage. f) Re-install hairpin into hole on the clevis pin between the neutral lock/park brake latch and drive lever (See Figure 6).
  • Page 26 ECS HANDLE DRIVE LEVER LINKAGE INSTALLATION 4.1.6 Check for loose hardware. Service Interval: Daily a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). b) Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem.
  • Page 27 4.1.9 Check tire pressures. Service Interval: Pneumatic (air-filled) Drive Tires- 40 hrs. Semi-pneumatic Caster Tires – No maintenance a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire(s). Check air pressure in drive tires; recommended tire pressure is: 12 to 16 psi (83-110 kPa).
  • Page 28 LUBRICATION CHART FITTING LOCATIONS 1. Caster Wheel Bearings 2. Caster Pivots 3. Drive Wheels 4. Drive Wheel Idler Arm 5. Brake Arm 6. Trans. Output Shaft Coupler 7. Mower Deck Idler Pivots No.6 (Trans. Coupler) Located Below Fuel Tank Support No.

  • Page 29: Adjustments

    4.1.18 Thread locking adhesives Fel-Pro Pro-Lock "Nut-Type" or Loctite Threadlocker "242" are used on the following: a) All belt drive pulley setscrews. b) OPC lever setscrews. c) Pulley retaining bolt in end of engine crankshaft. d) Fuel tank bulkhead fitting threads. Adhesives such as Loctite "RC/609"...
  • Page 30 d) Loosen but do not remove the two (2) axle pivot bolts and the two (2) axle adjustment bolts (See Figure 11). e) Place a jack under the rear center of the engine deck. f) Raise the back end of the engine deck up enough to remove the two (2) axle adjustment bolts.
  • Page 31 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (1" to 4 1/4") # OF SPACERS AXLE BELOW POSITION CASTER (FIG. 20) SUPPORT HUB 1/2" 3/16" 1" (2.5 cm) 1 1/8" (2.9 cm) 1 3/8" (3.5 cm) 1 5/8" (4.1 cm) 1 7/8" (4.8 cm) 2 1/8" (5.4 cm) 1 3/8"...
  • Page 32 c) Belt must be tight enough to not slip during heavy loads while cutting grass. Overtensioning will reduce belt and spindle bearing life. To adjust belt tension, loosen the 5/16" whizlock nut on turnbuckle and rotate the turnbuckle; rotate turnbuckle toward rear of mower to tighten, and toward front of mower to loosen belt tension (See Figure 12).
  • Page 33 BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 4.2.7 Belt Guide Adjustment a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). b) Engage the blade drive belt. c) Check belt guide under the engine deck for proper adjustment (See Figures 14 and 15).
  • Page 34 To adjust the shifter lever: a) Remove the 3/8" nyloc nut and spring disk washer from the stud on top of the transmission (See Figure 18). b) Remove the shifter lever and bend it slightly. DO NOT bend the lever while it is attached to the transmission.

  • Page 35: Waste Disposal

    UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 4.2.14 Wheel drive spring tension adjustment. It may be necessary to increase wheel drive belt tension under certain operating conditions such as, wet grass, hilly terrain, or while pulling a sulky. a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).

  • Page 36: Mower Cuts Unevenly

    For Kawasaki: Check that the key switch is in the “Run” position. NOTE: After carefully checking the previous steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank, key switch not "ON"...

  • Page 37: Belt Routing (Mower Decks)

    ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE IMPROPER PROBLEM FUEL Will not start Hard starting Stops suddenly Lacks power Operates erratically Knocks or pings Skips or misfires Backfires Overheats High fuel consumption 7. MOWER DECK BELT ROUTING FIGURE 26 32" and 36" MOWER DECK 8.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of two years.

  • Page 39: Evaporative Emission Control Warranty

    The use of any add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. Exmark Manufacturing Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modified part.
  • Page 40 NOTES - 35 -...
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  • Page 42: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By - 37 -...
  • Page 43 ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE ETC.) - 38 -...
  • Page 44 SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM ©1997-2005 EXMARK MFG. CO. INC. INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 BEATRICE, NE 68310 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LINE OF ACCESSORIES...

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