Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance - Exmark Ultra Vac QDS Lazer Z HP Operator's Manual

5. 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
♦ Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the
wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does
not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before service or
making repairs around the engine area.

5.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: Before conducting any maintenance, disengage PTO, stop engine
and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key.
5.1.1 Blower Housing/Impeller:
Inspect for wear or damage daily. Replace or repair worn parts as needed.
Note: When mowing in areas with sandy soil, use low lift blades on the cutting
deck and higher cutting heights to minimize wear on the blower components.
5.1.2 Idler Bushings:
Lubricate with 1-2 pumps of SAE No. 2 multi-purpose grease.
5.1.3 Door cloth mesh:
Inspect the cloth mesh for wear, tears or damage.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Under normal use the cloth mesh will deteriorate and
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill you or
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Check the cloth mesh frequently for tears and holes.
5.1.4 Belts.
a) Inspect the belt position on the idler arm.
WARNING
WARNING
Service Interval: Daily.
Service Interval: 25 Hours.
Service Interval: Daily.
WARNING
wear. Objects could exit through worn cloth mesh at
high speeds.
bystanders.
Replace worn cloth mesh.
Service Interval: 50 Hours.
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