Pre-Start; Mowing; Controls - Exmark Laser Z XP Operator's Manual

1. Disengage the mower blades, and idle down the engine.
2. Look at the temperature gauge to determine if temperature
3. Check the coolant level. If necessary fill with coolant as described
4. Remove any debris on or around the radiator that may restrict
c) When the engine is running and the buzzer emits intermittent beeps, the
buzzer is warning the user that the engine oil pressure is low. Perform the
following steps.
1. Turn the unit off, allow the engine and engine components to cool.
2. Check the oil level and fill, if necessary, as described in Section
3. Check for oil leaking from engine. If the engine is leaking, see

4.2 PRE-START

4.2.1 Fill fuel tanks.
For 31 HP Daihatsu Gas Units:
For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used;
however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent
service. See Engine Owner's Manual.
For 27 HP Daihatsu Diesel Units:
For best results use only clean, fresh diesel fuel, with a cetane rating of 40 higher.
NOTE: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel fuel. Failure to
observe this caution will damage the engine.
For All Units:
DO NOT add oil to gasoline.
DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises
above a level that is 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel
expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
4.2.2 Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their
safety requirements.
4.2.3 Refer to Maintenance, Section 5, and perform all the necessary inspection and
maintenance steps.

4.3 MOWING

4.3.1 Open fuel shut-off valve (left or right tank).
4.3.2 Starting Engine:
a) Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock
position) and PTO switch "OFF" to start engine. (It is not necessary for
the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)
For 31 HP Daihatsu Gas Units:
b) On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the "SLOW" and
"FAST" positions and leave the choke in the "OFF" position.
On a cold engine, place the throttle in the "FAST" position and pull the
choke to the "ON" position.
c) Turn ignition switch to the "start" position. Release the switch as soon as
the engine starts.
continues to increase. If it does, turn the unit off and allow the
engine and engine components to cool.
in Section 5.1.2.
airflow.
5.1.1.
Engine Service Dealer.
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