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Exmark Laser Z Operator's Manual

Exmark Laser Z Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2 Public Resource Code. To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer. Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.
  • Page 3 3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time, Exmark pays for the part and freight. 4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and Exmark pays for the part.
  • Page 4 If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE Safety Alert Symbol ................1 Training....................1 Preparation ..................1-3 Operation ................... 3-4 Maintenance & Storage..............4-6 Safety Signs..................6-9 2. SPECIFICATIONS Model Numbers................... 10 Engine ....................10 Fuel System..................10 Electrical System ................10 Cooling System...................

  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol

    RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IF PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. 1.2 TRAINING 1.2.1 Regard the Exmark mower as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit. 1.2.2 Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
  • Page 7 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also known to the State of California to cause birth defects. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...

  • Page 8: Operation

    DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...

  • Page 9: Maintenance & Storage

    1.4.5 Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU! 1.4.6 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed. 1.4.7 Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.
  • Page 10 1.5.3 Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease or oil and other debris which can accumulate in these areas. These materials can become flammable and may result in a fire. 1.5.4 Store fuel in a container specifically designed for this purpose in a cool, dry place. 1.5.5 Keep the mower and fuel container in locked storage to prevent children from playing or tampering with them.

  • Page 11: Safety Signs

    When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components. 1.6.4 New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. 1.6.5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface.
  • Page 12 PART NO. 103-0166 LOCATION: LH Side of Console PART NO. 513748 LOCATIONS: -Rubber Heat Shield Behind Seat -Bottom Side of Floorpan PART NO. 103-0210 Serial Nos. 220,000 & Higher LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 643401 LOCATION: On Tilt Switch PART NO.
  • Page 13 PART NO. 403005 LOCATION: Left and Right Corners of Mower Deck PART NO. 633345 PART NO. 633706 LOCATION: RH Side of Cutting LOCATION: LH Side of Cutting Height Adjustment Plate Height Adjustment Plate PART NO. 513742 LOCATION: Top of Mower Deck Belt Shields, Left and Right Sides PART NO.
  • Page 14 PART NO. 643222 LOCATION: Left of Center on Mower PART NO. 523552 Deck, Under Floor Pan PART NO. 633922 LOCATION: Top of Hydraulic LOCATION: Front Center on Top Reservoir, Under the Seat of Mower Deck Kohler 26 HP EFI Units Only All Units except Kohler 26 HP EFI PART NO.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Fuel Filter: Kohler Air-cooled units: In-line 15 Micron Kohler P/N 2405002. Kohler 26 HP EFI units: In-line 22 Micron Exmark P/N 99-9403 (low pressure). In-line 10 Micron Kohler P/N 2405003 (high pressure). Kawasaki Liquid-cooled units: In-line 40 Micron Kawasaki P/N 49019-1055 2.3.4...

  • Page 16: Cooling System

    2.5 COOLING SYSTEM (Kawasaki 22 & 23 HP Liquid-cooled units only) 2.5.1 Fan: Thermostatically controlled electric 2.5.2 Coolant Liquid: Kawasaki 22 HP Liquid cooled: 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol and water. Kawasaki 23 HP Liquid-cooled: 50/50 mix of DexCool© extended life antifreeze and water.

  • Page 17: Tires & Wheels

    2.8.7 Drive wheel release valves allow machine to be moved when the engine is not running. 2.9 TIRES AND WHEELS 2.9.1 Tires Drive Front Cstr. Qty:.......... 2 ........2 Ply: .......... 4 ........4 Infl: ........13 psi (90 kPa)..... 13 psi (90 kPa) Serial Nos.

  • Page 18: Dimensions

    2.11 Dimensions 2.11.1 Overall Width: without deck deflector up deflector down Serial Nos. 160,000 & Higher w/52” Deck 49.8 in. (126.5 cm) 53.0 in. (134.6 cm) 62.7 in. (159.3 cm) Serial Nos. 160,000-189,999 w/60” Deck 53.8 in. (136.7 cm) 60.9 in. (154.6 cm) 70.5 in. (179.1 cm) Serial Nos.

  • Page 19: Assembly Instructions

    3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 UNCRATE MOWER 3.2 INSTALL DRIVE WHEELS 3.2.1 Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the outside of the unit. Secure using four (4) 1/2-20 x 7/8” UNF wheel bolts (installed in hubs) or 1/2-20 wheel nuts (installed on studs in hubs) for each wheel.

  • Page 20: Install Canister Air Cleaner (Kohler 26 Hp Efi Only)

    3.6 INSTALL CANISTER AIR CLEANER. (Kohler 26 HP EFI units only) a) Remove air cleaner (with bracket attached) from crate. Keep air cleaner and mounting bracket together. b) Remove the top two valve cover mounting screws from both left and right side engine valve covers.

  • Page 21: Position Discharge Chute

    LEVERS IN MOTION ALIGNMENT CONTROL LEVER MOUNT PLATE TO THE REAR & OUTSIDE OF ARM SHAFT FIG. 4 FIG. 5 CONTROL ARM SHAFT LEVER ALIGNMENT If the ends of the levers hit against each other, while in the drive position (levers rotated in as far as possible), make adjustments by moving the levers outwards to the neutral lock position and carefully bend them outward.

  • Page 22: Service Battery

    CAUTION 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.
  • Page 23 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery. ♦ Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space.

  • Page 24: Service Hydraulic Oil

    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.
  • Page 25 CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one lever too much ahead of the other. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Operator may lose control of the machine, which may cause damage to the machine or injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...

  • Page 26: Pre-Start

    VALVE POSITION FUEL FLOW Carburetor engines 26 hp, EFI engine “OFF” DOWN RIGHT RIGHT TANK RIGHT DOWN LEFT TANK LEFT LEFT 4.1.10 Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top left front corner of hydrostatic pumps. Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydrostatic drive system to allow the machine to be pushed without the engine running.

  • Page 27: Mowing

    On a warm engine, place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions and leave the choke in the “OFF” position. 4.3.3 Engaging Electric Blade Clutch: The electric blade clutch push-pull switch engages the cutting blades. Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck and discharge area before engaging cutting blades.

  • Page 28: Maintenance & Adjustments

    WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Backward tip-over of the unit could cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp. ♦...
  • Page 29 If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the “F” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. DO NOT overfill. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the “L” mark on the dipstick, or over the “F”...
  • Page 30 CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Excessive debris and damaged or missing rubber baffles can cause the engine and hydraulic system to overheat. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Excessive debris around the engine cooling air intake and inside of the pump drive belt compartment can create a fire hazard.
  • Page 31 Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge chute. 5.1.5 Check mower blades. Service Interval: Daily Stop engine and remove key. Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in Section 5.1.4. Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required. Torque blade bolts as shown.
  • Page 32 NOTE: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER. IMPORTANT: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.
  • Page 33 Remove the oil drain plug. For Kohler air-cooled units, the oil drain plug is located at the right under-side of the engine. For the Kawasaki liquid- cooled units, the oil drain plug is located at the front left corner of the engine.
  • Page 34 FIG. 8 COOLANT PLUG LOCATION a) Re-install all drain plugs and hoses and tighten drain cock. b) Fill radiator with a 50/50 mix of water and engine coolant (as specified in Section 2.5.2), allowing some room (approximately 1/2”) for expansion. 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.
  • Page 35 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
  • Page 36 Disassemble the caster wheels and inspect bearings for wear or damage and replace if necessary. Pack the bearings with a SAE #2 multi-purpose gun grease. Insert (1) bearing, (1) new seal, and (1) bearing spacer . NOTE: Seals (Exmark PN 103-0063) must be replaced. - 31 -...
  • Page 37 Insert Caster Spacer. With open end of wheel up, fill area inside wheel around caster spacer with gun grease. Insert the second (1) bearing, (1) new seal, and (1) bearing spacer. Put wheel and tire assembly on the unit and adjust by tightening the nyloc nut until wheel will not turn freely.
  • Page 38 Note: For Kohler 26 HP EFI units use only high pressure clamps and SAE R7 or R9 hose available from Exmark or Kohler. Clamps require special pliers P/N 643394 (Oetiker P/N 14100118 or Kohler P/N 2445505) for installation.
  • Page 39 Change hydraulic system filter: Service Interval: After First 250 hrs. Then yearly thereafter NOTE: Use only Exmark Part No. 513211 for summer use above 32° F or Part No. 523541 for winter use below 32° F. Stop engine and remove key.

  • Page 40: Adjustments

    When tightening the slotted nut on the wheel motor tapered shaft: Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft. lbs. Check distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads (0.1”) or less should be showing. If more than two threads (0.1”) are showing remove nut and install washer (PN 523157) between hub and nut.
  • Page 41 FIG. 9 CUTTING HEIGHT POSITION Insert height adjustment pin into hole corresponding to desired cutting height and install hairpin cotter. See decals on the sides of deck lift plate. Move lever out of transport (or 5” cutting height) position and down onto height adjustment pin to mow at selected height.
  • Page 42 Place a 3/4” thick block of wood under each of the two (2) rear anti- scalp roller brackets and place one under one of the front center anti-scalp roller brackets. Loosen the four (4) top chain bolts in slots. Check the length of the rod swivel assemblies.
  • Page 43 When adjustment is necessary, loosen the idler pulley on the right-hand side so it can move up and down in the slot. Place a wrench on the 3/8” nut in the center of the spring loaded pulley and apply upward pressure to relieve tension on the spring (a 1/2” drive breaker bar and 9/16 socket works best).
  • Page 44 FIG. 13 BELT GUIDE POSITIONING There is a stationary belt guide at the rear center of the deck. Adjust to where shank of bolt is 1/4” away from the edge of the sheave. Note: Bolt head is above belt. 5.2.9 Brake Link Adjustment.
  • Page 45 5.2.11 Adjust Throttle Lever Tension. Stop engine and remove key. Tension in throttle lever can be adjusted by adjusting the tightness of the lever pivot bolt, which is located under the console (See Figure 15). FIG. 15 THROTTLE TENSION 5.2.12 Electric Clutch Adjustment: Determine the brand of clutch installed on your unit.
  • Page 46 If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut against the yoke and while applying slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the appropriate direction until lever is centered (keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the adjustment bolt to move the lever to the appropriate position).
  • Page 47 NOTE: The nuts to the front the unit on each rod have left-hand threads. FIG. 17 MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Start engine. Brake must be engaged and motion control levers out to start engine. Operator does not have to be in the seat because of the jumper wire being used.

  • Page 48: Waste Disposal

    Return the switch to your Exmark dealer if it is faulty and is being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling.

  • Page 49: Battery Disposal

    6.4 BATTERY DISPOSAL DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and can cause severe burns WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin can cause severe burns. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
  • Page 50 NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use.

  • Page 51: Electrical Diagrams

    8. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – KOHLER 18, 22, 23, & 25 HP AIR-COOLED UNITS - 46 -...
  • Page 52 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – KAWASAKI LIQUID-COOLED UNITS - 47 -...

  • Page 53: Electrical Diagrams

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – KOHLER 26 HP EFI UNITS - 48 -...

  • Page 54: Hydraulic Diagram

    9. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM - 49 -...

  • Page 55: Warranty

    Exmark; (vi) repair or replacement arising as a result of any operation from turf equipment that has been altered or modified so as to, in the determination of Exmark or Exmark Warranty Company, adversely affect the operation, performance or durability of the equipment or that has altered, modified or affected the turf equipment so as to change the intended use of the product;...
  • Page 56 Exmark Warranty Company, within the prescribed time, the Exmark warranty registration. The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company with respect to this warranty shall be repair and replacement as set forth herein. Neither Exmark nor Exmark Warranty Company shall have any liability for any other cost, loss or damage, including but not limited to, any incidental or consequential loss or damage.
  • Page 57 NOTES - 52 -...

  • Page 58: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By - 53 -...
  • Page 59 - 54 -...

  • Page 60: Grass Catcher

    State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. ©1997,1998,1999 PART NO. 850657 Rev. C EXMARK MFG. CO. INC. (402) 223-6300 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 FAX (402) 223-5489 BEATRICE, NE 68310 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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