Exmark Laser Z XS Operator's Manual page 46

Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine overheats.
Mower pulls left or right (with levers fully
forward).
Machine does not drive.
Uneven cutting height.
Abnormal vibration.
Blades do not rotate.
Warning buzzer emits continuous beep. (See
also Engine overheats).
Possible Cause
1. Engine load is excessive.
2. Oil level in the crankcase is low.
3. Dirty air filter.
4. Coolant level is low.
5. Debris on or around radiator.
6. Water pump or alternator belt is worn,
loose, or broken.
1. Tracking needs adjustment.
2. Tire pressure in drive tires not correct.
3. Reverse indicator and motion control
linkage need adjustment.
1. By pass valve is not closed tight.
2. Drive or pump belt is worn, loose or
broken.
3. Drive or pump belt is off a pulley.
4. Broken or missing idler spring.
5. Hydraulic fluid level is low or too hot.
1. Blade(s) not sharp.
2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent.
3. Mower deck is not level.
4. Underside of mower is dirty.
5. Tire pressure in drive tires not correct.
6. Blade spindle bent.
7. Tips of adjacent blades are at an uneven
cutting height. Blades tips should be even
within 3/16 inch which is approximately
one blade thickness.
1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or unbalanced.
2. Blade mounting bolt is loose.
3. Engine mounting bolts are loose.
4. Loose engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade
pulley.
5. Engine pulley is damaged.
6. Blade spindle is bent.
7. Belt is damaged.
1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken.
2. Drive belt is off pulley.
3. Deck belt is worn, loose or broken.
4. Deck belt is off pulley.
5. Broken or missing idler spring.
1. Temperature is increasing on coolant
temperature gauge.
2. Coolant level is low.
3. Debris on or around radiator.
4. Water pump or alternator belt is worn,
loose or broken.
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Corrective Action
1. Reduce the ground speed.
2. Add oil to the crankcase.
3. Clean or replace the air cleaner element.
4. Add coolant.
5. Remove debris.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Adjust the tracking.
2. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires.
3. Adjust the reverse indicator and the
motion control linkage.
1. Tighten the by pass valve.
2. Change the belt.
3. Change the belt.
4. Replace the spring.
5. Add hydraulic fluid to reservoir or let it
cool down.
1. Sharpen the blade(s).
2. Install new cutting blade(s).
3. Level mower deck from side-to-side and
front-to-rear.
4. Clean the underside of the mower.
5. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Replace blades, spindles and (or) check
for damage to mower deck.
1. Install new cutting blade(s).
2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.
3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Install new belt.
1. Check the belt tension.
2. Check belt for damage; replace if
necessary. Install drive belt and check belt
guide for correct position.
3. Install new deck belt.
4. Install deck pulley and check the idler
pulley, idler arm and spring for correct
position and function.
5. Replace the spring.
1. Turn unit off and allow engine and engine
components to cool.
2. Add coolant.
3. Remove debris.
4. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.