Exmark Lazer Z Operator's Manual page 35

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5.1.11
5.1.12
a) Shut off engine, remove key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
b) Wait for muffler to cool.
c) If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed, replace arrester.
d) If plugging of the screen is observed, remove arrester and shake loose particles
out of the arrester and clean screen with a wire brush (soak in solvent if
necessary). Re-install arrester on exhaust outlet.
Change engine oil:
Service Interval: 100 hrs.
NOTE: Change oil and filter after first five (5) hrs. of operation.
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b) For Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled units – tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain
access to the engine area.
c) Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
d) For Kohler units: The oil drain valve is located on right hand side of engine.
For Kawasaki air-cooled units: The oil drain valve is located on right hand
side of engine. Fit hose from literature pack over valve for draining oil.
For Kawasaki liquid-cooled units: The oil drain valve is located on left hand
side of engine.
Place pan under machine to catch oil and open valve with a 10 mm wrench.
Allow oil to drain, then close valve.
For Kawasaki air-cooled units: Remove and retain the hose for future use.
e) Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean around oil filter and
unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating of
oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal
contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
f) Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to specified capacity and replace
cap. Use oil recommended in engine owner's manual. DO NOT overfill.
g) Start the engine and check for leaks.
Change engine coolant: (Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled Units only)
Service Interval: 4 years/4000 hours* – Dex-Cool© extended life
* It is recommended to service at whichever interval happens first.
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Machine
must be positioned on level surface.
b) Tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the cooling area.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Engine coolant is hot and pressurized.
♦ Radiator and surrounding parts are hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Spray or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the
engine cooling system and touching a hot radiator may
cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before removing
the radiator cap or servicing any component of the
cooling system.
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coolant (orange color)
WARNING
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