Run In - 52" Units Only; Operation; Pre-Start - Exmark Laser Z Ultra Vac Operator's & Parts Manual

4.
Tighten knob on weight assembly until the weight is
clamped securely to the caster arm.
3.7 RUN IN – 52" UNITS ONLY
1. Follow the operation instructions in Section 5 to run the unit. Run the unit with the blades
and blower engaged for 2 minutes. Disengage the blades, stop engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Remove key.
2. Remove the belt cover and check to make sure that the belt is riding near the center of the
flat idler on the idler arm. If the belt is not riding near the center of the idler, remove the
blower, and bend the idler arm slightly. Reinstall the blower and belt cover and perform
steps 1 and 2 again to verify belt position.

4. OPERATION:

Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design
and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the equipment. It is essential that all Operator Safety
Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing. Refer to the
Operator's Manual for the mower for additional hazard control and accident prevention
information.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate mower unless discharge chute or
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ There are rotating blades in the blower and under
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious operator or
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep hands and feet out of blower openings and out
♦ Shut off the deck drive, stop the engine, and wait for

4.1 PRE-START

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.
WARNING
be thrown in operator's or bystander's direction.
Also, contact with blade could occur.
injury or kill you or bystanders.
entire grass collection system is installed.
DANGER
the mower deck.
bystander injury or even death.
from under the mower or mower deck.
all moving parts to stop before clearing obstructions.
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