Service Hydraulic Oil; Operation Instructions; Controls - Exmark Laser Z Operator's Manual

POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engine coolant is hot and pressurized.
Radiator and surrounding parts are hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Spray or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the
engine cooling system and touching a hot radiator may
cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Allow the engine to cool completely before removing
the radiator cap or servicing any component of the
cooling system.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engine coolant is toxic.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Swallowing coolant can cause poisoning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not swallow
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
With machine on level surface and with cool engine, remove radiator cap (under
hood) and add a 50/50 mix of water and engine coolant (as specified in Section
2.5.2) until liquid level is as high as possible without overflowing. Reinstall radiator
cap, making sure that the cap is completely seated by pressing down firmly while
turning until the cap stops. Add 50/50 coolant mix to overflow bottle on the left side
of the engine as required to bring the level up to the indicator line on the bottle.
NOTE: Kawasaki 23 & 27 HP Liquid-cooled units should only be filled with Dex-
Cool© extended life coolant. Dex-Cool© extended life coolant can be identified
by its orange color.

3.12 SERVICE HYDRAULIC OIL

The machine is shipped with hydraulic oil filled to the top the baffle in the
reservoir. Run the machine for approximately 15 minutes to allow any extra air
to purge out of the hydraulic system. Check hydraulic reservoir and if necessary
fill the reservoir to the appropriate level with Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil.

4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 CONTROLS

4.1.1 Familiarize yourself with all controls before operating the mower.
4.1.2 Motion Control Levers: Located on each side of the console. The left lever
controls the flow of hydraulic oil from the left hydrostatic pump to the left drive
wheel motor. The right lever controls the flow of hydraulic oil from the right
hydrostatic pump to the right drive wheel motor.
IMPORTANT: To begin movement (forward or backward) the operator must
be in the seat, the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down) before
the motion control levers can be moved in or the engine will kill.
WARNING
CAUTION
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