Exmark LZS24KA524CA, LZS22KA484, LZS22KA484CA, LZS23KC524, LZS25EKC604 Operator's Manual

LAZERZ®S-SERIES

ForSerialNos.
920,000&Higher
LazerZ(LZS)Units

PartNo.4500-728Rev.A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Theengineinthisproductisnot
equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa
violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
(CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis
engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126.
Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar
laws.

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.

Thissparkignitionsystemcomplieswiththe
CanadianstandardICES-002.Cesystèmed’allumage
parètincelledevèhiculeestconformeàlanorme
NMB-002duCanada.

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EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.

KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit.
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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour
ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully
designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum
amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free
operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark
mower.

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.

Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower,
maintainitsmaximumefciency ,andpromotesafe
operation.

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou
requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.
Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat
http://www.exmark.com/manuals.htm

AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare
keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing
andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient
serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They
carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem
promptlyforyoufromthefactory.

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready .

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

3

Contents

Introduction...........................................................3

Safety.....................................................................5

SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5

SafeOperatingPractices..................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.....................11

Specications.......................................................16

ModelNumbers............................................16

Systems.........................................................16

Dimensions...................................................18

TorqueRequirements....................................20

ProductOverview................................................21

Operation.............................................................21

Controls........................................................21

Pre-Start........................................................24

OperatingInstructions..................................25

Transporting.................................................29

Maintenance.........................................................30

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........30

PeriodicMaintenance.......................................31

CheckEngineOilLevel.................................31

CheckMowerBlades.....................................33

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................34

CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll

Bar)Knobs................................................34

CheckSeatBelt..............................................34

CheckforLooseHardware............................35

ServiceAirCleaner........................................35

ChangeEngineOil........................................35

CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................35

CheckTirePressures.....................................36

CheckConditionOfBelts..............................36

LubricateGreaseFittings...............................36

LubricateBrakeHandlePivot........................37

LubricateDeckLiftPivot...............................37

CheckSparkPlugs.........................................37

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand

Fluid.........................................................38

WheelHub-SlottedNutTorque

Specication..............................................38

CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped).................39

ThreadLockingAdhesives.............................39

Copper-BasedAnti-seize..............................39

DielectricGrease...........................................39

Adjustments.....................................................40

DeckLeveling...............................................40

PumpDriveBeltTension...............................41

DeckBeltTension.........................................41

AdjustingtheParkingBrake...........................42

ElectricClutchAdjustment............................43

MotionControlLinkageAdjustment.............45

MotionControlDamperAdjustment.............46

MotionControlNeutralLockPivot

Adjustment...............................................46

MotionControlHandleAdjustment..............46

MotionControlFullForwardTracking

Adjustment...............................................47

CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load

Adjustment...............................................47

Cleaning...........................................................48

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area..........................................................48

RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling

Fins...........................................................48

CleanHydroFanCoolingFins.......................48

CleanDebrisFromMachine..........................48

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................48

WasteDisposal..............................................48

Troubleshooting...................................................50

Schematics...........................................................53

4

Safety

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheB71.4
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer
reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply
withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal
injury.

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Whitelettering/Redbackground.

Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.

WARNING:Blacklettering/Orangebackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

CAUTION:Blacklettering/Yellowbackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can

notreadEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate
orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate
amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave
adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator’s

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate

thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe
mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,
substantialfootwear,longtrousers,andhearing
protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor
whenwearingopensandals.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe
thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal
injurytotheoperatororbystanders.

5

Safety

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,
inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller
neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult
infuelleakageordamagetotheengine
oremissionsystem.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoradd
fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe
engineishot.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcausepropertydamage.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson
theground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe
used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe
rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

6

Safety

CAUTION

Fueltankventislocatedinsidetheroll
bartube.Removingormodifyingtheroll
barcouldresultinfuelleakageandviolate
emissionsregulations.

•DoNotremoverollbar.

•DoNotweld,drill,ormodifyrollbarin
anyway.

•Checkthattheoperator’spresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

Operation

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer,
becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur
oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass,
brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to
coolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer
andenginearea.

•Installandmaintaininworkingordera
sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment
onforest-covered,grass-covered,or
brush-coveredunimprovedland.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill
you.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned
areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes
cancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts
withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass
collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Stopengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,removekeyand
engageparkingbrake:

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
engageparkingbrake:

–Beforerefueling.

–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.

WARNING

Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan
becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact
withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic
amputationorseverelacerations.

•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin
placeandworkingproperly.

•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing
awayfromrotatingparts.

•NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate
themowerwhenpeople,especiallychildren,or
petsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecautionwhen
crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato
bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.

7

Safety

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning
onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould
occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation
onslopes.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.Wheelsdroppingover
edges,ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
deathordrowning.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.

•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer
neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
(

Figure3).

Figure3

1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15
degrees

2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmowerand/orhand
trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees,near
drop-offsandwater.

3.Water

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree
limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan
hideobstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dipsandrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturnthemachine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep
slopesordownhillmaycausethemowertolose
traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay
resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades
andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove
stability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)

ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalled
ontheunit.

8

Safety

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges,ditches,
steepbanks,orwatercancauserollovers,which
mayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbaris
down.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,andelectricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsandDoNotcontact
them.

•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS
inspected.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect
sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom
accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease
oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate
intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome
combustibleandmayresultinare.

•LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore
nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot
lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

•Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing
them.Onlyreplacedamagedblades.Never
straightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugcharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingfrombattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

DANGER

Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay
produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan
explodecausingseriousinjury.

•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway
frombattery.

•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbattery
inanenclosedspace.

•Makesureventingpathofbatteryis
alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith
acid.

•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichispoisonousandcancausesevere
burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor
ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and
rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing
whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith
waterandcalladoctorimmediately.

9

Safety

CAUTION

Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere
ispotentialforsparksandengagement
ofcomponents.Sparkscouldcausean
explosionormovingpartscouldaccidentally
engagecausingpersonalinjury.

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF”
positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts,
orusingnon-Exmarkreplacementpartsand
accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and
safetyofthemachine.Failuretouseoriginal
Exmarkpartscouldcauseseriousinjuryor
death.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,
tires,belts,andbladeswithoriginalExmark
parts.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid
accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctor
familiarwiththisformofinjuryorgangrenemay
result.

•Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulicuid
hosesandlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,to
ndhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembyplacingthemotioncontrollevers
inneutralandshuttingofftheenginebefore
performinganyworkonthehydraulicsystem.

ForKohlerEFI(ElectronicFuelInjection)Units:

WARNING

Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhigh
pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponentscan
resultinsystemfailure,gasolineleakageand
possibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuelltersfor
highpressuresystems.

10

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror
distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

•Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe
backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply
onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove
anyairbubbles.

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

1-303508

1-403005

1-633922

98-5954

103-2076

11

Safety

107-2102

109-3148

109-7232

1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

4.Reverse

109-7330

109-7929

12

Safety

109-8483

AllUnitsExceptEFI

1.Throttle–fast3.Choke–on

2.Throttle–slow

4.Choke–off

109-9361

DeckDriveBeltRouting

116-0090

116-0157

1.SeeOperator’sManual

116-0205

116-0211

13

Safety

116-0752

1.Latch2.Unlatch

116-1654

116-2643

116-2844

EFIUnitsOnly

1.Throttle–fast

2.Throttle–slow

116-3303

117–2718

14

Safety

MessageDisplay

1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

7.PTO

3.Half

8.Parkingbrake

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

10.Operatorpresence
switch

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

109-7069

15

Specications

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:920,000andHigher

LZS22KA484;LZS22KA484CA;LZS23KC524;LZS24KA524CA;LZS25EKC604;LZS25KC604;LZS27KC524;
LZS27KC524CA;LZS27KC604;LZS27KC604CA;LZS29EKC724;LZS29EKC724CA;LZS29KA724

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil

•RPM:FullSpeed:3750±50RPM(PTOnot
engaged)Idle:1500±100RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:

–AllUnitsExceptLZS25EKC604:12.0gal.

(45.4L)

–LZS25EKC604:8.0gal.(30.3L)

•TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87
octaneorhigher;containingnomorethan10%
methanolorethanol.

•FuelFilter:

–Kohler:

KohlerP/N2405013

–Kawasaki:

KawasakiP/N49019-7005

–KohlerEFI:

KohlerP/N2505042

•FuelShut-OffValve:

AllUnits:1/4turnincrements(“ON”,“OFF”).

•Fuelleveleightsegmentdisplay—righthand
controlpanel.

•Lowfuelindicatorlight.

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:

–KohlerandKawasaki:15amps

–KohlerEFI:20amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•RecommendedMinimumBatteryCCA:260CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•LowVoltageLight—RHcontrolpanel

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:

Allunits:

–25ampmainfuse

–25ampchargingsystemfuse

–10ampPTOfuse

–15ampaccessoryfuse

SafetyInterlockSystem

•LCDindicatorsappearforthePTO ,parkbrake,
drivelevers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage
displayontheRHcontrolpanel.

•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and
motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart
engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe
intheseattostarttheengine.)

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged,
brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare
movedinorenginewillstop.

•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or
bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition
whilebrakeisengaged.

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl:

Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto
twoheights.

16

Specications

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in

slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch
(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.

•ParkingBrakeReleaseButton:Releasesparking
brake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting
heighttodesiredposition.

•DeckLiftPedal:Footpedalthatliftsdeck.

•TransportLock:

–Latchingposition:Automaticallylatchesat

thetransportposition.

–Unlatchingposition:Deckdoesnotlatchat

thetransportposition.

Seat

•Type:Standardseatwithhighback,extra
widefoampaddedseatcushionwithinternal
suspension,thickbolstering,armrests,integral
safetyswitch.

Optionalseataccessoriesforunitswithstandard
seats:

–Customridesuspensionsystemtoenhance

StandardSeat.Addsapproximately3inches
(7.6cm)toseatheight.

–Deluxesuspensionseatwithhighback,

(dampened,adjustablespringsuspension),
armrests,andintegralsafetyswitch.Adds
approximately1/2inch(1.3cm)toseatheight.

–SeatIsolationSystemforreducedvibration,

toenhancerideofstandardseat,standardseat
withCustomRideSeatSuspensionorDeluxe
SuspensionSeat.Addsapproximately1inch
(2.5cm)toseatheight.

•Mounting:Adjustableforeandaftonseattracks.

•Armrests:

–Standardseat:foampaddedadjustableip-up

armrests.

–Suspensionseat:moldedadjustableip-up

armrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:

Integratedseatswitch.Timedelayseatswitch
eliminatesroughgroundcut-outs.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•Twounitizedhydrostatictransmissions:

12ccParkeraxialpistonpump

240ccParkergerolermotor

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicOilCapacity:52oz(1.5L)perside

•HydraulicFilter:P/N116-0164

•Speeds:

–0-10mph(16.1km/hr)forward.

–0-5.5mph(8.9km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.

Tires&Wheels

Drive

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

48&5260&72

Quantity

22

Tread

TurfMasterTurfMaster

Size24x9.50-1224x12.00-12

PlyRating

44

Pressure

13psi(90kPa)13psi(90kPa)

FrontCaster

Semi-Pneumatic

DeckSize

48,52,&
60(except
LZS27KC604)

72&
LZS27KC604

Quantity

22

Tread

SmoothSmooth

Size13x5.00-613x6.50-6

PlyRating

44

Pressure

N/AN/A

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

17

Specications

–48inchDeck:(121.9cm)

–52inchDeck:(132.1cm)

–60inchDeck:(152.4cm)

–72inchDeck:(182.9cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(3ea.)

–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)

–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)

–60inchDeck:20.50inches(52.1cm)

–72inchDeck:24.50inches(62.2cm)

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith1.00inch
(25mm)I.D.bearings.

•DeckDrive:

Electricclutch:

–48and52inchDecks:“B”Sectionbeltwith

self-tensioningidler.

–60and72inchDecks:5VSectionbeltwith

self-tensioningidler.

•Deck:

Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-frontsupport
frame.Anti-scalprollersprovidemaximumturf
protection.Deckdesignallowsforbagging,
mulchingorsidedischarge.

–48inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers

–52inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers

–60inchDeck:4anti-scalprollers

–72inchDeck:4anti-scalprollers

•DeckDepth:

–48inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)

–52inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)

–60inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)

–72inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Footactivatedleverisusedtoadjustthecutting
heightfrom1inch(2.5cm)to51/2inches(14
cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

WithoutDeck45.7inches

(116.1cm)

45.7inches
(116.1cm)

DeectorUp51.8inches

(131.6cm)

56.3inches
(143.0cm)

DeectorDown59.6inches

(151.4cm)

64.8inches
(164.6cm)

60inchDeck72inchDeck

WithoutDeck53.0inches

(134.6cm)

59.1inches
(150.1cm)

DeectorUp62.5inches

(158.8cm)

73.5inches
(186.7cm)

DeectorDown72.8inches

(184.9cm)

84.9inches
(215.6cm)

OverallLength:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

RollBar-Up79.2inches

(201.2cm)

79.2inches
(201.2cm)

RollBar-Down80.9inches

(205.5cm)

80.9inches
(205.5cm)

60inchDeck72inchDeck

RollBar-Up83.1inches

(211.1cm)

86.1inches
(218.7cm)

RollBar-Down84.8inches

(215.4cm)

87.8inches
(223.0cm)

OverallHeight:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

70.5inches(179.1cm)46.8inches(118.9cm)

18

Specications

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof
Tires,Widthwise)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

DriveWheels36.2inches

(91.9cm)

38.5inches
(97.8cm)

CasterWheels32.8inches

(83.3cm)

32.8inches
(83.3cm)

60inchDeck72inchDeck

DriveWheels41.6inches

(105.7cm)

43.6inches
(110.7cm)

CasterWheels39.5inches

(100.3cm)

47.1inches
(119.6cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto
CenterofDriveTire)

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

72inch
Deck

48.0inches
(121.9cm)

48.0inches
(121.9cm)

51.6inches
(131.1cm)

53.6inches
(136.1cm)

CurbWeight:

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

72inch
Deck

22HP
Kawasaki
Units

1089lb
(494kg)

———

23HP
Kohler
Units

—

1088lb
(494kg)

——

24HP
Kawasaki
Units

—

1066lb
(484kg)

——

25HP
Kohler
Units

——

1133lb
(514kg)

—

25HP
Kohler
EFI
Units

——

1133lb
(514kg)

—

27HP
Kohler
Units

—

1088lb
(494kg)

1133lb
(514kg)

—

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

72inch
Deck

29HP
Kawasaki
Units

———

1208lb
(548kg)

29HP
Kohler
EFI
Units

———

1191lb
(540kg)

19

Specications

AccessoryWeightTableWorksheet:

Usethetablebelowtodetermineifextraweight
isrequiredfortheunit.Identifytheaccessories
andcorrectdecksizeandplacethecorresponding
valuesintheAccessoryScorecolumn.IftheTotal
AccessoryScoremeetsthefollowing,addthe
recommendedweightkit.

Note:The72inchdeckdoesnotrequireaweightkit.

48inch

Deck

52inch

Deck

60inch

Deck

Accessory
Score

LightKit

2

3

2

Michigan
Seat/CRSS

1112

3

Bagger

003

Pneumatic
Caster
Tires

6

8

5

MulchKit

-3-4-5

StriperKit

-2

00

OCD02-5

-7

-4

HitchKit

121

Sunshade
Kit

2

3

2

TotalAccessoryScore

TotalAccessoryScoreRequiredWeightKit(s)

0–9

Nonerequired

10–19

*116-1173Undertoe
boardmountweightkit

20andHigher*Two116-1173Undertoe

boardmountweightkits
orone116-1173Undertoe
boardmountweightkit
andone116-1238Front
toeboardmountweightkit

*48and52inchunitsthatcomewithanundertoe
boardweightasstandard,canaddanadditionaltoe
boardweightforprimaryaccessoryweighting(scores
10-19);andfronttoeboardweightkitforsecondary
accessoryweighting(scores20andhigher).Other
unitsshouldinstallarstundertoeboardkitfor
primaryaccessoryweighting(scores10-19);anda
secondundertoeboardkitforsecondaryaccessory
weighting(scores20andhigher).

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

Torque

BladeDriveSheave
MountingNut

130–160ft-lb(176-217
N-m)

BladeMountingBolt
(lubricatewithanti-seize)

50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)

Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc
NutSeeFigure18

30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)

Anti-ScalpRollerWhizlock
NutSeeFigure18

30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)

EngineMountingBolts

(Kohler23-27HP)

(Kawasaki22-24HP)

(KohlerEFI)

(Kawasaki29HP)

27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)

17-23ft-lb(23-31N-m)

27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)

27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)

WheelLugNuts

90-95ft-lb(122-129N-m)

WheelMotorMounting
Bolts

72-77ft-lb(98-104N-m)

WheelHubSlottedNut211-260ft-lb

(286-352N-m)

RolloverProtection
System(RollBar)1/2
inchMountingBolts

75-80ft-lb(102-108N-m)

ClutchRetainingBolt
(securedwiththreadlocker)

55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)

HydroParkBrakeCable
Anchor1/2inchMounting
Bolt(securedwith
threadlocker)

67-89ft-lb(91-121N-m)

20

Operation

ProductOverview

Figure4

1.RolloverProtection
System(ROPS)

5.Fuelcap

2.EngineControls(right
console)

6.Heightofcutadjustment

3.Seatbelt

7.Parkingbrake

4.Motioncontrollevers

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof
theconsolecontroltheforwardandreversemotion
ofthemachine.

Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns
thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.

Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition
intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition
(

Figure5).

Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral
position,theLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayontheRHconsole(seeFigure9).

Figure5

1.Neutrallockposition
(handlesout)

4.Forward

2.Neutraloperateposition
(handlesin)

5.Neutral(operate)

3.FrontofUnit

6.Reverse

21

Operation

ChokeControl(AllUnitsExcept
KohlerEFI)

Locatedonrightconsole(blacklever)(seeFigure6).

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein
the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe
rear,tothedetent,willputthechokeinthe“OFF”
position.DoNotrunawarmenginewithchokein
the“ON”position.

Figure6

RightConsole

1.Fuses

4.PTOengagementswitch

2.Messagedisplay5.Throttle

3.Ignitionswitch

6.Choke

ThrottleControl

Locatedonrightconsole(redlever)(seeFigure6).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.

BrakeLever

Locatedonrightsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe
RHmotioncontrollever.

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels.

Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayontheRHconsolewhentheparkbrakeis
engaged(seeFigure9).

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Depressthereleasebuttonandpushdownwardto
disengagethebrake.

Figure7

1.Releasebutton2.Parkbrake

Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen
transporting.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedonrightconsole(seeFigure6).

Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,“ON”
and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchandrotate
clockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotateclockwiseto
thenextpositiontoengagethestarter(keymustbe
heldagainstspringpressureinthisposition).Allow
thekeytoreturntothe“on”positionimmediately
aftertheenginestarts.

Figure8

1.Off3.Start

2.On

Note:Brakemustbeengaged,motioncontrol
leversout(neutrallockposition)andPTOswitch
disengagedtostartengine.(Itisnotnecessaryforthe
operatortobeintheseattostarttheengine.)

HourMeter

Locatedontherightconsoleinthemessagedisplay
(seeFigure6andFigure9).

22

Operation

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat
theenginehasrun.

Figure9

1.LCDIndicators

2.Lowfuelindicatorlight

3.Fuellevelbardisplay

4.Lowvoltageindicatorlight

5.Hour/Voltagedisplay

Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimalpoint
isashinginHour/Voltagedisplay.

Hoursaredisplayedwhenthekeyisofforwhenthe
machineisrunning.

Note:Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON”
positionforafewsecondsbeforecrankingthe
engine,thebatteryvoltagewilldisplayinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Note:TheLCDindicatorsappearwheneach
controlmeetsthe“safetostart”mode(e.g.the
indicatorturnsonwhentheoperatorisintheseat.)

FuelShut-OffValve

Locatedbehindandbelowtheseat.

Thefuelshut-offvalveisusedtoshutoffthefuel
whenthemachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays,
duringtransporttoandfromthejobsite,andwhen
parkedinsideabuilding.

Alignvalvehandlewiththefuellinetoopen.Rotate
90°toclose.

FuelGauge

Locatedontherightconsoleinthemessagedisplay
(seeFigure6andFigure9).

Thefuellevelisshownonabardisplay.Theindicator
lightappearswhenthefuellevelislow(approximately
onegallonremaininginthetank).

DriveWheelReleaseValves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating
drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck,which
couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

Stopengine,removekey ,allowallthemoving
partstostopbeforeaccessingthedrivewheel
releasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscanbecome
veryhot.T ouchingahotengineorhydraulic
driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitsto
coolcompletelybeforeaccessingthedrivewheel
releasevalves.

Locatedonthebackoftheunitizedhydraulicdrive
units,belowtheenginedeck.

Duringnormaloperatingconditions,thedrivewheel
releasevalvesarepositionedhorizontally.Ifthe
machinehastobepushedbyhand,thevalvesmust
beinthe“released”position(seeFigure10).

Figure10

1.Handlein“released”position

2.Handlein“operating”position

Toreleasethedrivesystem(seeitem1inFigure10),
rotatethehandle1/4turntotheverticalposition
untilithitsagainstthestop.

Toresetthedrivesystem(seeitem2inFigure10),
rotatethehandle1/4turntothehorizontalposition
untilithitsagainstthestop.

23

Operation

Note:Thehandlemustbehorizontalandagainst

thestopforoperation.

DoNottowmachine.

PTOEngagementSwitch

Locatedonrightconsole(seeFigure6).

Switchmustbepulledout(up)toengagetheblades.
Switchispushedintodisengagetheblades.

TheLCDindicatorwillappearwhenthePTOswitch
isdisengaged(seeFigure9).

LowVoltageIndicator

Locatedontherightconsoleinthemessagedisplay
(seeFigure6andFigure9).

Alowvoltagecondition(lessthan12.3volts)exists
whentheLCDindicatorappearsonthemessage
displaywhiletheengineisrunning.

Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON”positionfor
afewsecondsbeforecrankingtheengine,thebattery
voltagewilldisplayintheareawherethehoursare
normallydisplayed.

Note:Theindicatornormallyappearswhenthe
engineisoffandthekeyswitchisturnedtothe
“ON”position.

DeckLiftPedal

Locatedattherightfrontcorneroftheoorpan.

Pushthepedalforwardwithyourfoottoraisethe
cuttingdeck.Allowthepedaltomoverearwardto
lowerthecuttingdecktothecutheightthathasbeen
set.

TransportLock

Locatedontheheightofcutadjustmentplatestothe
rightoftheparkingbrake.

Positioninthetransportlatchingpositionto
automaticallylatchthecuttingdeckwhenraisedto
thetransportposition(seeitem1inFigure11).

Inthenon-latchingposition,thedeckwill
automaticallyreturntothecuttingheightwhenthe
pedalislowered(seeitem3inFigure11).

Figure11

1.Latchingposition3.Non-latchingposition

2.Transportlockcontrol

ElectronicControlUnitMalfunction
Indicator

KohlerEFIUnitsOnly:

Theelectroniccontrolunit(ECU)continuously
monitorsoperationoftheEFIsystem.Ifaproblem
orfaultwithinthesystemisdetected,themalfunction
indicatorlight(MIL)isilluminated.TheMIListhe
lightlocatedintherightconsolepaneltotherightof
thethrottlecontrol.Followthetroubleshootingsteps
outlinedintheKohlerengineoperator’smanualifthe
MILisilluminated.

Pre-Start

Fillfueltankonlevelground.Forbestresultsuse
onlyclean,freshregulargradeunleadedgasolinewith
anoctaneratingof87orhigher.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanol,premiumgasoline,orwhite
gasbecausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe

bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult
infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission
system.

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their
locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety
requirements.

24

Operation

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe
necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

OperatingInstructions

RaisetheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)

Important:Therollbarisanintegraland

effectivesafetydevice.Keeptherollbarinthe
raisedandlockedpositionwhenoperatingthe
mower.Lowertherollbartemporarilyonlywhen
absolutelynecessary.

1.Theknobmustbecompletelylatchedwiththe
tabsinterlockingasshownin

Figure12tolock

therollbarintheraised,operateposition.

2.Applyforwardpressuretotheupperhoopofthe
rollbar.

3.Pulltheknobandrotate90°toholdinthe
unlatchedpositiontolowertherollbar.

4.Toreturntotheoperateposition,raisetheroll
bar,andthenrotateknobs90°sothatthetabs
interlockpartially.Applyforwardpressuretothe
rollbarupperhoopandobservethattheknobs
returntothecompletelylatchedposition.

Figure12

1.Rollbarupperhoop

2.Knobin“latched”position

3.Pullknobtounlatch

4.Rotate90°toholdunlatched

5.Knobin“unlatched”position

5.Makesuretheknobsarefullyengagedwiththe
rollbarintheraisedposition.Theupperhoopof
therollbarmayneedtobepushedforwardor

pulledrearwardtogetbothknobsfullyengaged
(see

Figure13).

Figure13

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—Do
NotoperatewithROPS
inthiscondition.

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe
rollbarintheoperate(raised)position.Ensure
thattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwiththe
seatlatch.

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Rotatethevalveandalignwiththefuellinetoopen.

StartingtheEngine

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral
lockposition.

2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakeleverto
engagetheparkingbrake.

3.PushdownonthePTOswitchtothe“disengage”
position.

Note:Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe
intheseattostarttheengine.

4.Placethethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.

5.Onacoldengine,pushthechokeleverforward
intothe“ON”position(exceptKohlerEFIunits).

Onawarmengine,leavethechokeinthe“OFF”
position.

6.Turnignitionswitchtothe“START”position.
Releasetheswitchassoonastheenginestarts.

Important:DoNotcranktheengine
continuouslyformorethantensecondsata
time.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa60
secondcool-downperiodbetweenstarting

25

Operation

attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines
canburnoutthestartermotor.

7.Ifthechokeisinthe“ON”position,gradually
returnchoketothe“OFF”positionastheengine
warmsup.

EngagingthePTO

DANGER

Therotatingbladesunderthemowerdeckare
dangerous.Bladecontactcancauseserious
injuryorkillyou.

DoNotputhandsorfeetunderthemoweror
mowerdeckwhenthebladesareengaged.

DANGER

Anuncovereddischargeopeningwillallow
objectstobethrowninanoperator’sor
bystander’sdirection.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.Thrownobjectsorblade
contactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

Neveroperatethemowerwiththedischarge
deectorraised,removed,oralteredunlessthere
isagrasscollectionsystemormulchkitinplace
andworkingproperly.

ThePTOpush-pullswitchengagesthecuttingblades.
Besurethatallpersonsareclearofthemowerdeck
anddischargeareabeforeengagingPTO.

Important:Operatormustbeinseatbeforethe
PTOcanbeengaged.

1.Setthethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.

2.PullthePTOswitchoutwardtoengagethe
blades.

3.Placethethrottleinthe“FAST”positiontobegin
mowing.

DisengagingthePTO

1.Setthethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.

2.PushthePTOswitchintodisengagetheblades.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral
lockposition.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake.

4.Placethethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.

5.DisengagethePTO.

6.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15
seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtothe
“OFF”positiontostoptheengine.

7.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother
unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingengine.

8.Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhenthemachine
willnotbeinuseforafewdays,when
transporting,orwhentheunitisparkedinside
abuilding.

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioningone
levertoomuchaheadoftheother.Operatormay
losecontrolofthemachine,whichmaycause
damagetothemachineorinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.

Important:Tobeginmovement(forwardor
backward)theoperatormustbeintheseat,the
brakelevermustbedisengaged(pusheddown)
beforethemotioncontrolleverscanbemovedin
ortheenginewillstop.

Whenthemotioncontrolleversarepositionedfully
outward(apart)intheT-slot,thedrivesystemisin
theneutrallockposition(

Figure14).

Note:The“N”LCDindicatorappearswhenboth
leversareintheneutrallockposition.

Whenthemotioncontrolleversaremoveddirectly
inward(together)thedrivesystemisintheneutral
operateposition.

26

Operation

Figure14

1.Neutrallockposition
(handlesout)

4.Forward

2.Neutraloperateposition
(handlesin)

5.Neutral(operate)

3.FrontofUnit

6.Reverse

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe
centertotheneutralposition.

3.Tomoveforwardinastraightline,moveboth
leversforwardwithequalpressure.

Toturnleftorright,pullthemotioncontrollever
backtowardneutralinthedesiredturndirection.

Themachinewillmovefasterthefartherthe
motioncontrolleversaremovedfromtheneutral
position.

4.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin
theneutraloperateposition.

Figure15

1.FrontofUnit

3.Neutral

2.Forward4.Reverse

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe
neutraloperateposition.

2.Tomoverearwardinastraightline,moveboth
leversrearwardwithequalpressure.

Toturnright,releasepressureontheRHmotion
controlleverandtherearofthemachinewill
movetowardstherearandtotheright.

Toturnleft,releasepressureontheLHmotion
controlleverandtherearofthemachinewill
movetowardstherearandtotheleft.

3.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin
theneutraloperateposition.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckisadjusted
from1to51/2inches(2.5cmto14cm)in1/4inch
(6.4mm)increments.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching
position.

4.Raiseandlockthedecktothe51/2inch(14cm)
transportposition(Figure16).

Thedeckisraisedbypushingthefootoperated
deckliftpedalforward.Thepedalislocatedatthe
frontrightcorneroftheoorpan.

Note:Whenchangingthecuttingheight
positions,alwayscometoacompletestop
anddisengagethePTO.

27

Operation

Figure16

1.Deckfootpedal3.Heightofcutdecal

2.Heightadjustmentpin4.Transportlockcontrol

5.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothehole
correspondingtothedesiredcuttingheight.

Seethedecalonthesideofthedeckliftplatefor
cutheights.

6.Pushthedeckliftpedal,releasethetransportlock
andallowthedecktolowertothecuttingheight.

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers

Itisrecommendedtochangetheanti-scalproller
position,whentheheightofcuthaschanged.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Engagetheparkbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitforall
movingpartstostop.

5.Afteradjustingtheheightofcut,adjustthe
anti-scalprollersbyremovingthenylocnut,
bushing,springdiscwasherandwhizlocknut.

6.Placetherollersinoneofthepositionsshown
(

Figure17).Rollerswillmaintain3/4inch(19
mm)clearancetothegroundtominimizegouging
androllerwearordamage.

Figure17

Forcuttingheightsabove3.5inches(90mm)usethe

bottomhole.Therollerswillstillbeeffectiveagainst

scalping.

1.Anti-scalproller
mountingbracket

2.Cuttingheight

ForMaximumDeckFlotation,placetherollers
oneholepositionlower.Rollersshouldmaintain
1/4inch(6.4mm)clearancetotheground.Do
Notadjusttherollerstosupportthedeck.

7.Besurethewhizlocknutsareinstalledwiththe
springdiscwasherbetweentheheadofthenut
andthemountingbracket.

Note:Thefootoperateddeckliftassistlever
canbeusedtomomentarilyliftthedecktoclear
objects.BesurethatPTOisdisengaged.

8.Torquethe3/8–16whizlocknutto30-35ft-lb
(41-47N-m)(

Figure18).

9.Torquethe3/8nylocnutto30–35ft-lb(41-47
N-m).

28

Operation

Figure18

1.Springdiscwasher
(conetowardsnut)

3.3/8nyloc-torqueto30-35
ft-lb(41-47N-m)

2.Frontrightanti-scalp
bracketshown

4.3/8-16whizlocknut
torqueto30-35ft-lb
(41-47N-m)

Transporting

TransportingaUnit

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Lockbrakeandblockwheels.Securely
fastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwithstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Besurethatthetrailerortruck
hasallnecessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredby
law .Secureatrailerwithasafetychain.

CAUTION

Thisunitdoesnothaveproperturnsignals,
lights,reectivemarkings,oraslowmoving
vehicleemblem.Drivingonastreetorroadway
withoutsuchequipmentisdangerousand
canleadtoaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.
Drivingonastreetorroadwaywithoutsuch
equipmentmayalsobeaviolationofStatelaws
andtheoperatormaybesubjecttotrafctickets
and/ornes.

DoNotdriveaunitonapublicstreetorroadway.

WARNING

Loadingaunitonatrailerortruckincreases
thepossibilityofbackwardtip-over.Backward
tip-overcouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingaunit
onaramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNot
useindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough
rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurface
widerthantheunit.

•DoNotexceeda15°anglebetweenrampand
groundorbetweenrampandtrailerortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunit
uparamptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit
downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

LoadingaUnit

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor
trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto
extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinstead
ofindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.The
lowerrearsectionofthetractorframeextendsback
betweentherearwheelsandservesasastopfor
tippingbackward.Havingafullwidthrampprovides
asurfacefortheframememberstocontactifthe
unitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouse
onefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto
simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.

Rampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles
betweentherampandthegroundandtherampand
thetrailerortruckDoNotexceed15°.Asteeper
anglemaycausemowerdeckcomponentstoget
caughtastheunitmovesfromramptotraileror
truck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausetheunittotip
backward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position
thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideofthe
slopeandtherampextendsuptheslope.Thiswill
minimizetherampangle.Thetrailerortruckshould
beaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunit
whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland
driveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp
andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.
Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

29

Maintenance

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing
made,someonecouldstarttheengine.
Accidentalstartingoftheenginecouldseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch,engage
parkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)offthespark
plug(s)beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Also
pushthewire(s)asidesoitdoesnotaccidentally
contactthesparkplug(s).

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchingahot
enginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore
serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Aftertherst100hours

•Checkthewheelhubslottednuttorquespecications.

•Checkthewheellugnuts.

•Checktheparkbrakeadjustment.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktherolloverprotectionssystems(rollbar)knobs.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthehydrofancoolingguards.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandcuttingdeck.

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthecuttingdeck.

Every50hours

•Checkthehydraulicoillevel.

•Checkthetirepressures.

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

Every100hours

•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Lubricatethedeckliftpivots.

•Removetheengineshroudsandcleanthecoolingns.

Every200hours

•Lubricatethebrakehandlepivot.

•Checkthesparkplugs.

Every250hours

•Replacetheprimaryaircleanerelement—checksecondaryaircleanerelement;replaceif
dirty.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.SeetheEngineOwner’ sManualfor
additionalinformation.)

30

Maintenance

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every500hours

•Replacethesecondaryaircleanerelement(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.
SeetheEngineOwner’sManualforadditionalinformation.)

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

•Checkthewheelhubslottednuttorquespecications.

•Checkthewheellugnuts.

•Checktheparkbrakeadjustment.

Yearly

•Greasethedeckandpumpidlerpivots.

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots.

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.

2.Checkwithenginecold.

3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstick
andwipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstickaccording
totheenginemanufacturer’ srecommendations.
Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.

4.Iftheoillevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe
oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL”
markonthedipstick.Exmark4-CyclePremium
EngineOilisrecommended;refertotheEngine
Owner’smanualforanacceptablealternative.Do
Notoverll.

Important:DoNotoperatetheenginewiththe
oillevelbelowthe“LOW”(or“ADD”)markon
thedipstick,oroverthe“FULL”mark.

CheckBatteryCharge

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancerandreproductive

harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiodof
timewithoutrechargingthemwillresultinreduced
performanceandservicelife.T opreserveoptimum
batteryperformanceandlife,rechargebatteriesin
storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4
volts.

Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing,battery
shouldbefullychargedbeforeputtingawayfor
winterstorage.

Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital
voltmeterorwiththemessagedisplay.Iftheignition
keyisturnedtothe“on”positionforafewseconds,
thebatteryvoltagewillbedisplayedintheareawhere
thehoursarenormallydisplayed.Locatethevoltage
readingofthebatteryinthetableandchargethe
batteryfortherecommendedtimeintervaltobring
thechargeuptoafullchargeof12.6voltsorgreater.

Important:Makesurethenegativebatterycable
isdisconnectedandthebatterychargerusedfor
chargingthebatteryshouldhaveanoutputof
16voltsand7ampsorlesstoavoiddamaging
thebattery(seechartforrecommendedcharger
settings).ThisisespeciallyimportantonKohler
EFI(ElectronicFuelInjection)units.Failureto
dosomaydamagetheECU(ElectronicControl
Unit).

Voltage
Reading

Percent
Charge

Maximum
Charger
Settings

Charging
Interval

12.6or
greater

100%

16volts/7
amps

No
Charging
Required

12.4–12.675–100%

16volts/7
amps

30Minutes

12.2–12.450–75%

16volts/7
amps

1Hour

31

Maintenance

Voltage
Reading

Percent
Charge

Maximum
Charger
Settings

Charging
Interval

12.0–12.225–50%

14.4volts/4
amps

2Hours

11.7–12.00–25%

14.4volts/4
amps

3Hours

11.7orless

0%

14.4volts/2
amps

6Hoursor
More

Important:ForKohlerEFIunits:Unplugthe
harnessfromtheECUbeforeperformingany
weldingontheequipment.

RecommendedJump
StartingProcedure

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

1.Checktheweakbatteryforterminalcorrosion
(white,green,orblue“snow”),itmustbecleaned
offpriortojumpstarting.Cleanandtighten
connectionsasnecessary.

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscancause
unwantedelectricalvoltagespikesatanytime
duringthejumpstartingprocedure.

DoNotattempttojumpstartwithlooseor
corrodedbatteryterminalsordamagetothe
engineorEFImayoccur.

DANGER

Jumpstartingaweakbatterythatiscracked,
frozen,haslowelectrolytelevel,oran
open/shortedbatterycell,cancausean
explosionresultinginseriouspersonalinjury.

DoNotjumpstartaweakbatteryifthese
conditionsexist.

2.Makesuretheboosterisagoodandfullycharged
leadacidbatteryat12.6voltsorgreater.Use
properlysizedjumpercables(4to6AWG)with
shortlengthstoreducevoltagedropbetween
systems.Makesurethecablesarecolorcodedor
labeledforthecorrectpolarity.

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly
(wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamage
theEFIsystem.

Becertainofbatteryterminalpolarityand
jumpercablepolaritywhenhookingup
batteries.

Note:Thefollowinginstructionsareadapted
fromtheSAEJ1494Rev .Dec.2001–Battery
BoosterCables–SurfaceVehicleRecommended
Practice(SAE–SocietyofAutomotive
Engineers).

WARNING

Batteriescontainacidandproduceexplosive
gases.

•Shieldtheeyesandfacefromthebatteries
atalltimes.

•DoNotleanoverthebatteries.

Note:Besuretheventcapsaretightandlevel.
Placeadampcloth,ifavailable,overanyvent
capsonbothbatteries.Besurethevehiclesdo
nottouchandthatbothelectricalsystemsare
offandatthesameratedsystemvoltage.These
instructionsarefornegativegroundsystemsonly.

3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+)
terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswiredto
thestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure19.

Figure19

1.Positive(+)cableondischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

32

Maintenance

4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe
positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother
terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.

6.MAKETHEFINALCONNECTIONON
THEENGINEBLOCKOFTHESTALLED
VEHICLE(NOTTOTHENEGATIVEPOST)
AWAYFROMTHEBATTERY .STANDBACK
(see

Figure20).

Figure20

1.Engineblock

2.Negative(–)cable

7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe
reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock
(black)connectionisthersttodisconnect).

CheckMowerBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstatedin
theCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection.

3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.

4.Reinstalltheblades(iftheywereremoved)inthe
followingorder:

A.Installbushingthroughbladewithbushing

angeonbottom(grass)sideofblade.

Figure21

1.Installbushinginbladepriortoinstallingbushingin
spindle.

B.Installbushing/bladeassemblyintospindle.

Makesurethesplinesonthebushingare
engagedinthespindlebeforetighteningthe
bolt.

Figure22

1.Usewrenchhereforbladeinstallation.Thisnuthas
beentorquedto130–160ft-lb(176–217N-m)

2.Torqueto50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)Applylubricantto
threadsasneededtopreventseizing.Copper-based
anti-seizepreferable.Greaseacceptablesubstitute.

C.Applylubricanttothreadsofbladeboltto

preventseizing.Copper-basedanti-seize
preferable.Greaseacceptablesubstitute.
Installbladeboltngertight.Placewrench
onthetopspindlenutthentorquetheblade
boltsto50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m).

33

Maintenance

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor
componentsusedtoretainthebladecan
bedangerous.Failuretousealloriginal
componentsandassembledasshowncould
allowabladeorbladecomponenttobe
thrownoutfromunderthedeckresultingin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades,
bladebushings,andbladeboltsasshown.

CheckSafetyInterlock
System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Topreventenginecut-outsonroughterrain

theseatkillswitchhasa1/2seconddelay.

1.Checkstartingcircuit.Startershouldcrankwith,
parkingbrakeengaged,PTOdisengagedand
motioncontrolleversmovedoutintheneutral
lockposition.Theoperatordoesnotneedtobe
intheseattostarttheengine.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake
disengaged,PTOdisengagedandmotioncontrol
leversintheneutrallockposition-startermust
notcrank.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake
engaged,PTOengagedandmotioncontrol
leversintheneutrallockposition-startermust
notcrank.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parking
brakeengaged,PTOdisengaged,andtheleft
motioncontrolleverin,startermustnotcrank,
repeatagainwiththerightleverin,thenwith
bothleversin-startermustnotcrank.

2.Checkthekillcircuits.Runengineatone-third
throttle,disengageparkingbrakeandraiseoff
ofseat(butdonotgetoffofmachine)engine
mustinitiateshutdownafterapproximately1/2
secondhaselapsed(seathastimedelaykillswitch
topreventcut-outsonroughterrain).

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,engagePTO
andraiseoffofseat(butdonotgetoffof
machine)enginemustinitiateshutdownafter
onesecondhaselapsedifthehandlesarein.The
delaywillbe1/2secondifthehandlesareout.

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,withbrake
disengaged,moveleversinandraiseoffseat(but
donotgetoffofmachine)enginemustinitiate
shutdownafter1/2secondhaselapsed.

Again,runengineatone-thirdthrottle,brake

engaged,andmoveleftmotioncontrollever
in-enginemustinitiateshutdownafter1/2

secondhaselapsed.

Repeatagainmovingtherightleverin,then
movingbothleversin-enginemustinitiate
shutdownafter1/2secondhaselapsedwhether
operatorisonseatornot.

Note:Ifmachinedoesnotpassanyofthesetests,
donotoperate.ContactyourauthorizedEXMARK

SERVICEDEALER.

Important:Itisessentialthatoperatorsafety
mechanismsbeconnectedandinproper
operatingconditionpriortouseformowing.

CheckRolloverProtections
Systems(RollBar)Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandthe
knobsareingoodworkingcondition.Makesurethe
knobsarefullyengagedwiththeROPSintheraised
position.Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed
tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtogetboth
knobsfullyengaged.

Figure23

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—Do
NotoperatewithROPS
inthiscondition.

CheckSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

34

Maintenance

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper
operationofretractorandbuckle.Replacebefore
operatingifdamaged.

CheckforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware
oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware
orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

ServiceAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replace

theprimaryaircleaner
element—check
secondaryaircleaner
element;replaceifdirty.
(Mayneedmoreoften
undersevereconditions.
SeetheEngineOwner’s
Manualforadditional
information.)

Every500hours—Replace
thesecondaryaircleaner
element(Mayneedmore
oftenundersevere
conditions.Seethe
EngineOwner’sManual
foradditionalinformation.)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.SeetheEngineOwner’sManualformaintenance
instructions.

ChangeEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours/Yearly
(whichevercomesrst)
(Mayneedmoreoften
undersevereconditions.)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Drainoilwhileengineiswarmfromoperation.

3.Theoildrainhoseislocatedonrighthandside
ofengineattherear.Placepanundermachine
tocatchoil.Removeplugfromendofdrain
hose.Allowoiltodrainandreplaceoildrainplug.
Torqueplugto20-24ft-lb.

4.Replacetheoilltereveryotheroilchange.Clean
aroundoillterandunscrewltertoremove.
Beforereinstallingnewlter,applyathincoating
ofExmark4–CyclePremiumEngineOilonthe
surfaceoftherubberseal.Turnlterclockwise
untilrubbersealcontactsthelteradapterthen
tightenlteranadditional1/2to3/4turn.

5.Cleanaroundoilllcapandremovecap.Fillto
speciedcapacityandreplacecap.

6.UseoilrecommendedintheCheckEngineOil
Levelsection.DoNotoverll.Starttheengine
andcheckforleaks.

7.Wipeupanyspilledoilfromenginedeck
mountingsurfaces.

CheckHydraulicOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waituntiltheunitcoolsbeforecheckingthe
hydraulicoil.

3.Slidetheseatalltheforwardtoaccessthecapson
theLHandRHhydrodrives.

4.Cleantheareaaroundhydraulicreservoircapand
removecap.

5.Wipethedipstickcleanandre-insertthecapback
intothehydro.Lightlytightenthecap.

6.Removethecapagainandcheckthelevelofthe
oilonthedipstick.See

Figure24foroillevels.

35

Maintenance

Figure24

1.Full2.Add

Note:Theoillevelonthedipstickwillbe
incorrectiftheoilischeckedwhentheunitishot.

7.Ifthedipstickoillevelisatthe“add”markadd
ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

8.Replacehydraulicreservoircapandtightenuntil
snug.DoNotovertighten.

CheckTirePressures

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Checktirepressureindrivetires.

3.Inatedrivetiresto13psi(90kPa).

4.Semi-pneumaticcastertiresDoNotneedtobe
inated.

Note:DoNotaddanytypeoftirelinerorfoam
llmaterialtothetires.Excessiveloadscreatedby

foamlledtiresmaycausefailurestothehydrodrive
system,frame,andothercomponents.Foamlling
tireswillvoidthewarranty.

CheckConditionOfBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removeleftandrightbeltshieldsondeckandlift
upoorpantoinspectdeckdrivebelt.

3.Checkundermachinetoinspectthepumpdrive
belt.

Note:Noadjustmentsarerequiredforbelt
tension.

LubricateGreaseFittings

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Lubricatettingswithonetotwopumpsof
NGLIgrade#2multi-purposegungrease.

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations
andlubricationschedule.

LubricationChart

Fitting

Locations

Initial

Pumps

Numberof

Places

Service

Interval

1.Deckand
PumpIdler
Pivots

12

Yearly

2.Front
Caster
Pivots

*0

2

*Yearly

*Seestep3forspeciallubricationinstructionson
thefrontcasterpivots.

3.Lubricatefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.Remove
hexplugandcap.Threadgreasezerkinholeand
pumpwithgreaseuntilitoozesoutaroundtop
bearing.Removegreasezerkandthreadplugback
in.Placecapbackon.

LubricateCasterWheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

36

Maintenance

Figure25

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench
ats

2.Removecasterwheelfromcasterforks.

3.Removesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxle
assemblyinthecasterwheel.Notethatthread
lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedtolockthe
spacernutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(with
theotherspacernutstillassembledtoit)from
thewheelassembly.

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearor
damageandreplaceifnecessary.

6.PackthebearingswithaNGLIgrade#1
multi-purposegrease.

7.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Note:Seals(ExmarkP/N103-0063)mustbe
replaced.

8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernuts
removed(orbrokenloose),applyathreadlocking
adhesivetoonespacernutandthreadontothe
axlewiththewrenchatsfacingoutward.Do
Notthreadspacernutallofthewayontotheend
oftheaxle.Leaveapproximately1/8inch(3mm)
fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernuttothe
endoftheaxleinsidethenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel
onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand
bearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll
theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof
NGLIgrade#1multi-purposegrease.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe
wheel.

12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacer
nutandthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchats
facingoutward.

13.Torquethenutto75-80in-lb(8-9N-m),loosen,
thenre-torqueto20-25in-lb(2-3N-m).Make
sureaxledoesnotextendbeyondeithernut.

14.Reinstallthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband
insertwheelintocasterfork.Reinstallcasterbolt
andtightennutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,
checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe
castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely
(morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside
play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjusttorqueon
spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag.
Reapplythreadlockingadhesive.

LubricateBrakeHandlePivot

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Lubricatebrakehandlepivotwithaspraytype
lubricantorlightoil.

LubricateDeckLiftPivot

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Lubricatedeckliftpivotwithaspraytype
lubricantorlightoil.

CheckSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Removesparkplugs,checkconditionandresetgaps,
orreplacewithnewplugs.SeeEngineOwner’ s
Manual.

ChangeFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Afuellterisinstalledbetweenthefueltankandthe
engine.Replacewhennecessary.

ForKohlerEFIUnits:

37

Maintenance

WARNING

Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhigh
pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponentscan
resultinsystemfailure,gasolineleakageand
possibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuelltersfor
highpressuresystems.

ReplacementFilters

Kohler

KohlerP/N2405013

KawasakiKawasaki

P/N49019-7005

KohlerEFI

KohlerP/N2505042

Note:Itisimportanttoreinstallthefuellinehoses
andsecurewithplastictiesthesameastheywere
originallyinstalledatthefactorytokeepthefuelline
awayfromcomponentsthatcouldcausefuelline
damage.

ChangeHydraulicSystem
FilterandFluid

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Note:OnlyuseExmarkHydroFilter–PartNo.

116-0164forsummerorwinter.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith
jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh
enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe
enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing
theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.

3.Removethepumpdrivebelt.

4.Placeacatchpanunderthehydro.

5.Carefullycleanareaaroundthelters.Itis
importantthatnodirtorcontaminationenterthe
hydraulicsystem.

6.Usingasocket,unscrewlterstoremoveand
allowoiltodrain.

7.Beforeinstallingthenewlters,applyathincoat
ofExmarkPremiumHydroOilonthesurface
ofthetworubberseals.

8.Installthenewltersandtorqueto14ft-lb(19
N-m).

9.FillthehydraulicsystemasstatedinCheck
HydraulicOilLevelsection.

ExmarkPremiumHydroOilisrecommended.
Refertothechartforanacceptablealternative:

HydroOil

ChangeInterval

ExmarkPremiumHydro
Oil(Preferred)

500Hours

Mobil115W50

250Hours

10.Removethecatchpanandproperlydisposeof
hydrooilandlteraccordingtolocalcodes.

11.Re-installthepumpdrivebelt.

12.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto
fullthrottleposition.Movethespeedcontrol
leverstothefullspeedandrunforoneminute.
Shutdownthemachine,allowthehydrostocool
andrecheckoillevel.

13.Removethejackstands.

Note:DoNotchangethehydraulicsystemoil
(exceptforwhatcanbedrainedwhenchanginglter),
unlessitisfelttheoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeen
extremelyhot.

Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic
systembyintroducingcontaminantsintothesystem.

WheelHub-SlottedNut
TorqueSpecication

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Torquetheslottednutto211-260ft-lb(286-352
N-m).

Note:DoNotuseanti-seizeonwheelhub.

38

Maintenance

CheckSparkArrester

(ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresult
inpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

DoNotrefuelorrunengineunlesssparkarrester
isinstalled.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved,
replacearrester.

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,remove
arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthe
arresterandcleanscreenwithawirebrush(soak
insolventifnecessary).Reinstallarresteron
exhaustoutlet.

ThreadLockingAdhesives

Threadlockingadhesivessuchas“Loctite242”
or“Fel-Pro,Pro-LockNutType”areusedonthe
followingfasteners:

•ROPSspringpinhousing.

•Hydropumpcontrolarm,linkagebolt,and
attachmentbolt.

•Hydrocoolingfanscrew .

•Hydroparkbrakecableanchormountingbolt

•Sheaveandclutchretainingboltintheendof
enginecrankshaft.

Threadlockingadhesivesarerequiredforsome
hardwareonengines—seetheEnginemanual.

Copper-BasedAnti-seize

Copper-basedanti-seizeisusedinthefollowing
location:

OnthreadsofBladeBolts.SeeCheckMower
Bladessection.

DielectricGrease

Dielectricgreaseisusedonallbladetypeelectrical
connectionstopreventcorrosionandlossofcontact.

39

Maintenance

Adjustments

Note:DisengagePTO,shutoffengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,engageparkingbrake,and
removekeybeforeservicing,cleaning,ormakingany
adjustmentstotheunit.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbeenough
supportormaymalfunctionallowingtheunitto
fall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstandsor
equivalentsupport.

DeckLeveling

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.Proper
inationpressurefortiresis13psi(90kPa).
Adjustifnecessary.

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching
position.

5.Pushthefootpedalallthewayforwardandthe
deckwilllatchatthe51/2inch(14cm)transport
position(Figure26).

Figure26

1.Footlever3.Transportlock

2.Heightofcutpin

6.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothe3inch
(7.6cm)cuttingheightlocation.

7.Releasethetransportlockandallowthedeckto
lowertothecuttingheight.

8.Raisethedischargedeector.

9.Measurefromthelevelsurfacetothefronttipof
thecenterblade.Themeasurementshouldread
3inches(7.6mm).

Note:Inmostconditions,thebackbladetip
shouldbeadjusted1/4inch(6.4mm)higherthan
thefront.

Figure27

1.31/4inches(8.3cm)4.3inches(7.6cm)

2.Backbladetip

5.Levelsurface

3.Frontbladetip

10.Loosenthejamnutsonthetopofeachdeck
link.Finetunetheadjusteronthefrontdecklift
assemblybyturningittoget3inch(7.6mm)
height(seeFigure28).

Toincreasetheheight,turntheadjusterclockwise;
todecrease,turncounterclockwise.

40

Maintenance

Figure28

1.Adjusterlink3.Adjuster

2.Jamnut

11.Thebacktipofthebladeshouldmeasure3
1/4inches(8.3cm).Finetunerearadjustersas
required.

12.Re-measureuntilallfoursidesarethecorrect
height.Tightenallthejamnutsonthedecklift
armassemblies.

13.Lowerdischargedeector.

14.Ifthefourdecklinksdonothaveenough
adjustmenttoachieveaccuratecutheightwiththe
desiredrake,thesinglepointadjustmentcanbe
utilizedtogainmoreadjustment(see

Figure29).

Figure29

1.Singlepointheightadjustmentbolt

2.Frontheight-of-cutplatemountingbolt

3.Rearheight-of-cutplatemountingbolt

15.Toadjustthesinglepointsystem,rstloosenthe
frontandrearheight-of-cutplatemountingbolts.

16.Ifthedeckistoolow ,tightenthesinglepoint
adjustmentboltbyrotatingitclockwise.If
thedeckistoohigh,loosenthesinglepoint
adjustmentboltbyrotatingitcounterclockwise.

Note:Loosenortightenthesinglepoint
adjustmentboltenoughtomovetheheight-of-cut
platemountingboltsatleast1/3thelengthof
theavailabletravelintheirslots.Thiswillregain
someupanddownadjustmentoneachofthe
fourdecklinks.

17.Re-tightenfrontandrearheight-of-cutplate
mountingbolts.

Important:Torquethefrontandrear
height-of-cutplatemountingboltsto27-33
ft-lb(37-45N-m).

18.Repeatsteps

9through13.

PumpDriveBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

DeckBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

41

Maintenance

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Checktomakesurebrakeisadjustedproperly.This
proceduremustbefollowedaftertherst100hours
orwhenabrakecomponenthasbeenremovedor
replaced.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move
themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallocked
positionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andremovethekey .

4.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupportthe
machinewithjackstands.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe
enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing
theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.

5.Removethereartiresfromthemachine.

6.Removeanydebrisfromthebrakearea.

7.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothe
“released”position.RefertotheDriveWheel
ReleaseV alvessectioninOperation.

8.Disengagetheparkbrake.

9.Holdthethreadedrodendwithatoolandloosen
thelocknutawayfromthestandardnut(see
Figure30).DoNotallowthecabletoturnwhen
thenutsarebeingloosened.

Figure30

LeftHandBrakeShown

1.Cableanchor

7.Pullcablethreadedrod
thisdirection

2.Threadedrod8.Holdthreadedrodhere

3.Pushleverthisdirection

9.Swivel(pivothead)

4.Caliperleverarm10.Caliper

5.Standardnut(shown
againstswivel)

11.Hub

6.Locknut

10.Removeallslackfromcablebypullingonthe
caliperleverarmwithamediumamountofforce.
Usinghandsandngersonly,pushthecaliper
leverarmtoengagethebrakepadsontherotor
untiltheleverstops.Whileholdingthelever
atthestoppedposition,usetheotherhandor
ngerstopulltheslackoutofthecablethreaded
endthroughtheswivel.Spinthestandardnut
againsttheswivel(see

Figure30).

Notetheorderofthestandardnutandlocknut
(nonutonthecableanchorsideoftheswivel).

11.Releasethecaliperleverandcable.Turnthe
wheelhubbyhandinbothdirectionsrelativeto
thecaliper;slightdragofthecaliperpadonthe
wheelhubisdesired.

12.Ifthereisnomovementbetweenthehubandthe
caliperthenbackoffthestandardnutoneturn
fromtheswivelandrepeatstep11(driverelease
valvesmustbeinthe“released”positiononthe
hydros).

13.Ifthehubmovesveryfreelyrelativetothecaliper,
thentightenthestandardnutoneturnagainstthe
swivelandrepeatstep

11.

42

Maintenance

14.Oncestep11isachieved,holdthethreadedrod
endwithatoolandtightenthelocknutagainst
thestandardnut.DoNotallowthecabletoturn
whenthenutsaretightened.

15.Afteradjustingthebrakesonbothsidesofthe
mower,cyclethebrakehandleaminimumofsix
timestoallowthecabletoseatintothesheath
andmountingtabs.

16.Readjustbothbrakesfollowingtheprocedurein
steps

10through14.

17.Ifabrakecomponenthasbeenremovedor
replaced,seethestepsbelow;otherwiseproceed
tostep18.

BurnishingtheBrakeProcedure:

A.Cleartheareaofanyammablematerial

beforestartingtheburnishingprocess.

B.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothe

“operating”position.RefertotheDrive
WheelReleaseValvessectioninOperation.

C.Applytheparkbrake.

D.Installa1/2x6inch(approx.)rodorbolt

throughthe2inchheightofcuthole(see
Figure31).

Figure31

1.2inchheightofcutlocation

E.Startthemowerwhileintheoperatorposition.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheels
mustbeturningsoadjustmentscanbe
performed.Contactwithmovingpartsor
hotsurfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof
rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

F.Releasetheparkbrakesothehandlerestson

the1/2x6inchrodorbolt.

G.Movethethrottletohighidle.

H.Movebothmotioncontrolleverstothefull

forwardpositionandholdfor15seconds.

I.Movebothmotioncontrolleverstothefull

reversepositionandholdfor15seconds.

J.Turnofftheengineandcompletelyrelease

theparkbrakebyremovingthe1/2x6inch
rodorbolt.

K.Allowthehubstocooluntiltheyarecool

enoughtosafelytouch.

L.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothe

“released”position.RefertotheDriveWheel
ReleaseV alvessectioninOperation.

M.Readjustbothbrakesfollowingtheprocedure

insteps

10through14.

18.Rotatethedrivewheelreleasehandletothe
“operating”position.RefertotheDriveWheel
ReleaseV alvessectioninOperation.

19.Installthereartiresandtorquelugnutsto90-95
ft-lb(122-129N-m).

20.Removejackstands.

ElectricClutchAdjustment

Noadjustmentnecessary.Howeverwhentheclutch
brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchno
longerengagesconsistently,theshimcanberemoved
toextendtheclutchlife.

43

Maintenance

Figure32

1.Armature5.Brakespacer

2.Fieldshell6.Re-gapshim

3.Rotor7.Brakepole

4.Brakemountingbolt

RemovingtheShim:

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andremovekey .Engageparkingbrake.Allow
themachinetocoolcompletelybeforestarting
theseinstructions.

2.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris
fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake
spacers.

3.Checktheconditionofthewireharnessleads,
connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairas
necessary.

4.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector
whenthePTOswitchisengaged.

5.Measurethegapbetweentherotorandarmature.
Ifthegapisgreaterthan.04inch(1mm),proceed
withthefollowingsteps:

A.Loosenbothbrakemountingboltsone-half

toonefullturn(see

Figure33).

Note:DoNotremovethebrakepolefrom
theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepolehas
worntomatchthearmatureandneedsto
continuetomatchaftertheshimisremoved
toensureproperbraketorque.

Figure33

1.Brakemountingbolt

2.Shim

B.Usingneedlenosepliers,orbyhand,take

holdofthetabandremovetheshim(DoNot
discardtheshimuntilproperclutchfunction
hasbeenconrmed).

C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris

fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthe
brakespacers.

D.Re-torqueeachbolt(M6x1)to10ft-lb(13

N-m)+/-0.5ft-lb(0.7N-m).

E.Usinga0.010inchthickfeelergauge,verify

thatagapispresentbetweentherotorand
armaturefaceonbothsidesofthebrakepole
asshown.(Duetothewaytherotorand
armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys)itis
sometimesdifculttomeasurethetruegap.)

G011733

1

Figure34

1.Feelergauge

44

Maintenance

Figure35

1.Feelergauge

•Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,then
reinstalltheshimandreferencethe
Troubleshootingsection.

•Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe
safetycheckinstepF.

F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:

a.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.

b.MakesurethebladesDoNotengage

withthePTOswitch“off”andtheclutch
disengaged.

Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage,
reinstalltheshimandreferencethe
Troubleshootingsection.

c.EngageanddisengagethePTOswitch

tenconsecutivetimestoensuretheclutch
isfunctioningproperly.Iftheclutch
doesnotengageproperly ,referencethe
Troubleshootingsection.

MotionControlLinkage
Adjustment

Locatedoneithersideofthefueltank,belowtheseat
arethepumpcontrollinkages.Rotatingthepump
linkagewitha1/2inchwrenchallowsnetuning
adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein
neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral
positioningonly.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheelsmust
beturningsoadjustmentscanbeperformed.
Contactwithmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmay
causepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof
rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedecklift
pedalandremovetheheightofcutpin.Lower
decktotheground.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith
jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh
enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .

3.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat
safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion
oftheseat.Theswitchisapartoftheseat
assembly.

4.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe
terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwiring
harness.

5.Startengine.Brakemustbeengagedand

motioncontrolleversouttostartengine.
Operatordoesnothavetobeintheseat
becauseofthejumperwirebeingused.Run

engineatfullthrottleandreleasebrake.

6.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrive
leversatfullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicoil
uptooperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotioncontrolleverneedstobein
neutralwhilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

7.Bringthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutral
position.Adjustpumpcontrolrodlengths
byrotatingthedoublenutsontherodinthe
appropriatedirectionuntilthewheelsslightly
creepinreverse(

Figure36).Movethemotion
controlleverstothereversepositionandwhile
applyingslightpressuretotheleverallowthe
reverseindicatorspringstobringtheleversback
toneutral.Thewheelsmuststopturningor
slightlycreepinreverse.

45

Maintenance

Figure36

1.Doublenuts

8.Shutoffunit.Removejumperwirefromwire
harnessandplugconnectorintoseatswitch.

9.Removethejackstands.

10.Raisethedeckandre-installtheheightofcutpin.

11.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutral
withtheparkbrakesdisengaged.

MotionControlDamper
Adjustment

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedto
obtainamoredesiredmotioncontrolleverresistance.
SeeFigure37formountingoptions.

Figure37

RHMotionControlShown

1.Torquenylocnutto200in-lb(16.7ft-lb).Boltmust
protrudepastendofnylocnutaftertorque.AT-40T orx
bitwillbenecessarytoholdthestudfromturning.

2.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

3.Damper

4.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

5.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

MotionControlNeutralLock
PivotAdjustment

Theangednutcanbeadjustedtoobtainamore
desiredmotioncontrolleverresistance(Figure38).

Figure38

1.Flangednut2.Jamnut

1.Loosenthejamnut.

2.Tightenorloosentheangednuttothedesired
feel.

Formoreresistance,tightentheangednut.

Forlessresistance,loosentheangednut

3.Tightenjamnut.

MotionControlHandle
Adjustment

Adjustingtheheight:

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror
lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethetwoboltsholdingthecontrolleverto
thecontrolarmshaft(

Figure39).

46

Maintenance

Figure39

1.Bolts4.Nuts

2.Controllever5.Slottedholes

3.Controlarmshaft

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.
Securetheleverwiththetwobolts.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol
lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor
maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever
tothecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe
controlleverforeoraft

Figure39.Tightenboth

boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol
lever.

MotionControlFullForward
TrackingAdjustment

Ifthemachinetravelsorpullstoonesidewhenthe
motioncontrolleversareinthefullforwardposition,
adjustthecoverplates.

1.Loosenthescrewsonacoverplate(seeFigure40).

2.Slidethecoverplatebackwardorforwardto
adjustthetraveloftheleverandtightenthe
screws.

3.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward
tracking.

4.Repeatsteps1through3untildesiredtracking
isobtained.

Figure40

RHMotionControlShown

1.Screw

3.Motioncontrollever

2.Coverplate

CasterPivotBearings
Pre-LoadAdjustment

Removedustcapfromcasterandtightennylocnut
untilwashersareatandbackoff1/4ofaturn
toproperlysetthepre-loadonthebearings.If
disassembled,makesurethespringdiscwashersare
reinstalledasshownin

Figure41.

Figure41

1.Springdiscwashers

47

Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanEngineandExhaust
SystemArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

(Mayberequiredmore
oftenindryordirty
conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundenginecoolingair
intakeandexhaustsystemareacancauseengine,
exhaustarea,andhydraulicsystemtooverheat
whichcancreatearehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaustsystem
area.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanalldebrisfromrotatingengineairintake
screen,aroundengineshrouding,andexhaust
systemarea.

3.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe
engineandexhaustsystemarea

RemoveEngineShroudsand
CleanCoolingFins

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removecoolingshroudsfromengineandclean
coolingns.Alsocleandust,dirtandoilfrom
externalsurfacesofenginewhichcancause
inadequatecooling.

3.Makesurecoolingshroudsarereinstalled.
Operatingtheenginewithoutcoolingshrouds
willcauseenginedamageduetooverheating.

CleanHydroFanCooling
Fins

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removingdebrisfromthehydrofancoolingnswill
allowthehydrosystemtoruncoolerandimprovethe
lifeofthehydrosystem.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Slideseatallthewayforward.

3.Removeaccumulateddebrisfromthehydrofan
coolingns.

CleanDebrisFromMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanoffanyoil,debris,orgrassbuild-uponthe
machineandcuttingdeck,especiallyunderdeck
beltshields,aroundthefueltank,aroundengine
andexhaustarea.

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder
Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Raisedecktothetransport(51/2inch(14cm)
cuttingheight)position.Liftthefrontofunit
andsupportunitusingjackstandsorequivalent
support.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe
enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing
theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.

3.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromundersideof
deckandindischargedeector.

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto
theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied

48

Maintenance

recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal
regulations.

BatteryDisposal

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,which
ispoisonousandcancausesevereburns.
Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalorifittouches
skincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,andrubber
glovestoprotectskinandclothingwhen
handlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater
andcalladoctorimmediately.

Federallawstatesthatbatteriesshouldnotbeplaced
inthegarbage.Managementanddisposalpractices
mustbewithinrelevantfederal,state,orlocallaws.

Ifabatteryisbeingreplacedoriftheunitcontaining
thebatteryisnolongeroperatingandisbeing
scrapped,takethebatterytoalocalcertiedrecycling
center.Ifnolocalrecyclingisavailablereturnthe
batterytoanycertiedbatteryreseller.

49

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,donotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbecaused
byanemptyfueltank.

Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.Donotattempttoserviceorreplacemajor
itemsoranyitemsthatcallforspecialtimingofadjustmentprocedures(suchasvalves,governor,etc.).Have
thisworkdonebyyourEngineServiceDealer.

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDONOTpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.PTOisengaged.

1.DisengagethePTO.

2.Parkingbrakeisnotengaged.2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock
position.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareintheneutral
lockposition.

4.Batterydoesnothaveafullcharge.

4.

Chargethebattery.SeeCheck

BatteryChargeandRecommended
JumpStartingProceduresectionsin

Maintenance.

5.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose
orfaulty.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals
thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,
applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

6.Fuseisblown.6.Replacetheblownfuse.

7.Relayorswitchisdefective.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Starterdoesnotcrank

8.Faultymodule.8.Replacemodule.

1.Fueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe
correctposition.

4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway
betweenthe“SLOW”and“F AST”
positions,andthechokeisinthe“ON”
positionforacoldengineorthe“OFF”
positionforawarmengine.

5.Dirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly.

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.Replace
seatifneeded.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose
orfaulty.

9.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals
thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,
applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Faultysparkplug.

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

13.Faultymodule.13.Replacemodule.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto
keeprunning

14.MILilluminatesandblinks14.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

50

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Engineloadisexcessive1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe
engineareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling
nsandairpassages.

5.Dirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

Enginelosespower

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully
forward)

1.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.1.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

1.Drivereleasehandlenotin“operating”
position.

1.Positionhandlein“operating”position;
seeDriveWheelReleaseV alvessection
inOperation.

2.Driveorpumpbeltisworn,looseor
broken.

2.Changethebelt.

3.Driveorpumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

4.Replacethespring.

Machinedoesnotdrive

5.Hydraulicuidlevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicuidtoreservoirorletit

cooldown.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.

2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-sideand

front-to-rear.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.5.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

6.Bladespindlebent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Unevencuttingheight.

7.Tipsofadjacentbladesareatanuneven
cuttingheight.Bladestipsshouldbeeven
within3/16inchwhichisapproximately
onebladethickness.

7.Replaceblades,spindlesand(or)check
fordamagetomowerdeck.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade
pulley.

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Bladespindleisbent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Abnormalvibration

7.Beltisdamaged.7.Installnewbelt.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.2.Installnewdeckbelt.

3.Deckbeltisoffpulley.3.Installbeltonclutchanddeckpulleys,

idlers,andtensioningidlerperrouting
decalondeck.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

4.Replacethespring.

Bladesdonotrotate.

5.Drivebeltnotroutedcorrectly .5.Refertobeltroutingdecalondeck.

51

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Fuseisblown.

1.Replacefuse.Checkcoilresistance,
batterycharge,chargingsystem,and
wiringconnectionsandreplaceif
necessary.

2.Lowvoltagesupplyattheclutch.

2.Checkcoilresistance,batterycharge,
chargingsystem,andwiringconnections
andreplaceifnecessary.

3.Damagedcoil.

3.Replaceclutch.

4.Inadequatecurrentsupply .4.Repairorreplaceclutchleadwireor
electricalsystem.Cleanconnector
contacts.

Clutchwillnotengage.

5.Rotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.

5.Removeshimorreplaceclutch.

52

Schematics

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram—AllunitsexceptKohlerEFI

G008587

PTO SWITCH

SEAT SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

FUSE BLOCK

REGULATOR

GROUND

PTO CLUTCH

START RELAY

LH NEUTRAL

SWITCH

RH NEUTRAL

SWITCH

BRAKE

SWITCH

START

RED

HOUR METER/MODULE

LT. GREEN

YELLOW

TAN

BROWN

WHITE

ORANGE

GRAY

VIOLET

BLUE

GREEN

RED

BLACK

ACCESSORY

ORANGE

ORANGE

MAG

PINK

FUEL SOLENOID

BROWN

BROWN

VIOLET

ENGINE

FUEL SENDER

B+

BROWN

PINK

PINK

PINK

PINK

RED

BLACK

PINK

GRAY

PINK

BLUE

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

TVS DIODE

BROWN

BLACK

VIOLET

PINK

2 1

1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8

1

A B

2 3 1 5 4

1

2

5 4 3 1 2

1

2

1

2

9 1 2 3 1 0 1 8 6 5 11 2 4 7

B

A

7 4 5 9 3 6 8 1 2

C A B

A B

26354

1

1

2

2

1

2

1

2

1

A

B

9

7

4

1 2

3

8

4

1

2
3

5

3

7

1

2

6

8

4

5

B

C

A

3

1

6

4

5

2

5

321

4

A

B

7

1

6

12

A B

IGNITION SWITCH

NOTE:

CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM MATING CONNECTOR

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

TERMINAL A ACCESSORY

TERMINAL B BATTERY

TERMINAL I IGNITION

TERMINAL R RECTIFIER

TERMINAL S START

NONE

CIRCUIT "MAKE"

B + R + I + S

B + R + I + A

2. RUN

1. OFF

POSITION

3

. START

TERMINAL A

TERMINAL I

TERMINAL R

TERMINAL S

TERMINAL B

53

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram—KohlerEFI

G012211

PTO SWITCH

SEAT SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

FUSE BLOCK

REGULATOR

GROUND

PTO CLUTCH

START RELAY

LH NEUTRAL

SWITCH

RH NEUTRAL

SWITCH

BRAKE

SWITCH

START

RED

HOUR METER/MODULE

LT. GREEN

YELLOW

TAN

BROWN

WHITE

ORANGE

GRAY

VIOLET

BLUE

GREEN

RED

BLACK

ACCESSORY

ORANGE

ORANGE

MAG

ECU

PINK

FUEL SOLENOID

BROWN

BROWN

VIOLET

ENGINE

FUEL SENDER

B+

BROWN

PINK

PINK

PINK

PINK

RED

BLACK

PINK

GRAY

PINK

BLUE

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

TVS DIODE

BROWN

BLACK

VIOLET

PINK

2 1 1 1

1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8

1

A B

2 3 1 5 4

1

2

5 4 3 1 2

1

2

1

2

9 1 2 3 1 0 1 8 6 5 11 2 4 7

B

A

7 4 5 9 3 6 8 1 2

C A B

A B

26354

1

1

2

2

1

2

1

2

1

A

B

9

7

4

1 2

3

8

4

1

2
3

5

3

7

1

2

6

8

4

5

B

C

A

3

1

6

4

5

2

5

321

4

A

B

7

1

6

12

A B

IGNITION SWITCH

NOTE:

CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM MATING CONNECTOR

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

TERMINAL A ACCESSORY

TERMINAL B BATTERY

TERMINAL I IGNITION

TERMINAL R RECTIFIER

TERMINAL S START

NONE

CIRCUIT "MAKE"

B + R + I + S

B + R + I + A

2. RUN

1. OFF

POSITION

3

. START

TERMINAL A

TERMINAL I

TERMINAL R

TERMINAL S

TERMINAL B

RED

TAN

INDICATOR

LIGHT

54

Schematics

ElectricalLogicSchematic—AllunitsexceptKohlerEFI

BN

BN

BU

BK

Y

W

T

PK

BN

PK

OR

GN

S R

PK PK

PK

LTGR

GY

GY

PK

V

BN V

OR

GN

OR

R

PK

R

BK

GND

PK

BK

BN

BN

BK PK

BK

GND

15A

F4

GY

R

IBA

W

V

BU

V

V

BK

+

S

-

FUEL SENDER

10A

F3

(BRAKE)

SW6

PKOR R

F2

25A

PTO

CLUTCH

BU

1

2

5

4

7

8

(PTO SWITCH)

SW2

25A

F1

(SEAT)

SW7

2

3

5

4

1

K2

(START RELAY)

TVS DIODE

U2

(NEUT_R)

SW5

B+

MAG

REG

START

FUEL

SOLINIOD

AC

STARTER

+

-

AC

IGNITION

MODULES

SPARK PLUGSPARK PLUG

KAW TWIN-

(NEUT_L)

SW4

12

B+

10

KEY_S

9

KEY_A

4

SEAT

11

BRAKE

2

NEUTRAL

3

PTO

5

FUEL

1

START_RELAY

7

MAGNETO

6

FUEL_SOLENOID

8

GROUND

HOUR METER

2

R A

I

A

4

7

1 3

6

5

A

3

SW1

1

B

B

C

B

8

24 5

(IGNITION)

4

6

5

1

KEY SW

OPTIONAL

A

CCESSORIES

2

S

Ignition switch terminal locations

viewed from back

OFF = no connections

ON = BRIA

START = BRIS

BK = BLACK

BN = BROWN

BU = BLUE

GN = GREEN

GY = GREY

LT GR = LIGHT GREEN

OR = ORANGE

PK = PINK

R = RED

T = TAN

V = VIOLET

W = WHITE

G008613

55

Schematics

ElectricalLogicSchematic—KohlerEFI

BN

BN

BU

BK

Y

W

T

PK

BN

R

PK

OR

GN

S R

PK PK

PK

LTGR

GY

GY

PK

V

BN V

OR

GN

OR

R

PK

T

R

BK

GND

PK

BK

BN

BN

BK PK

BK

GND

15A

F4

GY

R

IBA

W

V

BU

V

V

BK

+

S

-

FUEL SENDER

10A

F3

(BRAKE)

SW6

PKOR R

F2

25A

PTO

CLUTCH

BU

1

2

5

4

7

8

(PTO SWITCH)

SW2

25A

LAMP

F1

(SEAT)

SW7

2

3

5

4

1

K2

(START RELAY)

TVS DIODE

U2

(NEUT_R)

SW5

B+

MAG

ECU

REG

START

FUEL

SOLINIOD

AC

STARTER

+

-

AC

IGNITION

MODULES

SPARK PLUGSPARK PLUG

KAW TWIN-

(NEUT_L)

SW4

12

B+

10

KEY_S

9

KEY_A

4

SEAT

11

BRAKE

2

NEUTRAL

3

PTO

5

FUEL

1

START_RELAY

7

MAGNETO

6

FUEL_SOLENOID

8

GROUND

HOUR METER

2

R A

I

A

4

7

1 3

6

5

A

3

SW1

1

B

B

C

B

8

24 5

(IGNITION)

4

6

5

1

KEY SW

OPTIONAL

A

CCESSORIES

2

S

Ignition switch terminal locations

viewed from back

OFF = no connections

ON = BRIA

START = BRIS

BK = BLACK

BN = BROWN

BU = BLUE

GN = GREEN

GY = GREY

LT GR = LIGHT GREEN

OR = ORANGE

PK = PINK

R = RED

T = TAN

V = VIOLET

W = WHITE

G012212

56

Schematics

HydraulicDiagram

57

General Warranty Conditions and Products Covered

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and
conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any

part on these

products and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to

be defective in factory materials or workmanship.

This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third)
owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences
upon the date of the original retail purchase.

Commercial Warranty Conditions

This warranty applies to Exmark Lazer Z X-Series, Lazer Z S-Series, and
Vantage turf equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of three
years for commercial usage.

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor for a period of two
years and the cost of parts for one additional year. This warranty does not
cover pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark
Service Dealer.

Consumer Warranty Conditions

This warranty applies to Exmark Lazer Z X-Series, Lazer Z S-Series, and
Vantage turf equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of five
years or 750 hours (whichever occurs first) for residential usage.

Residential usage means use of the product on the same lot as your home.
Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the
commercial use warranty detailed above would apply.

This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor. For the first
warrantable service repair, Exmark will cover up to $45 for associated
pick-up and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service
Dealer. Additional transportation charges may apply, contact your Dealer
for details.

Warranty Exceptions

 Warranty Exceptions Warranty Period

• Bags, Belts and Tires 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine  *
* The Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer. Please

refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement that is included in
the literature packet.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and tear, or
 exposure.

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, 
 lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required 
 replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of proper
 maintenance.

• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or supplies, 
 including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible with the turf 
 equipment or other than as recommended in the operator's manual or 
 other operational instructions provided by Exmark.

There are no other express warranties except for engine and special
emission system coverage.

All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service
Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

The product must be registered with original proof of purchase by an
Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty service.

Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership.
To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at
www.exmark.com. U.S. or Canada customers may also call
402-223-6375.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or
with the assistance provided, contact us at:

 Exmark Customer Service Department
 The Exmark Warranty Company
 2101 Ashland Avenue
 Beatrice, NE 68310
 402-223-6375 or
 [e-mail]

Owner’s Responsibilities

If your product requires warranty service it must be returned to an
authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period. This
warranty extends only to turf equipment operated under normal
conditions. You must read the operator’s manual. You must also properly
service and maintain your Exmark product as described in the operator’s
manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by
you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company with respect
to this warranty shall be repair or replacement of defective components as
set forth herein. Neither Exmark nor Exmark Warranty Company

shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

Such damages include but are not limited to:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

• Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other extraordinary repair
 charges or charges relating to repairs or replacements outside of 
 normal business hours at the place of business of the authorized 
 Exmark Service Dealer.

• Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the period of
 any warranty, repair or replacement work.

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

• Loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the
 terms of this warranty.

• Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or additional cost as  
 a result of a claim of breach of warranty.

• Attorney's fees.

No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or
rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower.

All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for
ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a
particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the express
warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.

Exmark Lazer Z X-Series, Lazer Z S-Series, and Vantage Turf Equipment

3 Year Limited Commercial Warranty

5 Year or 750 Hours Limited Consumer Warranty

G4500-733_B

58

Notes:

59

Notes:

60

ServiceRecord

Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

61

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G011841

Figure42

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopeindicatortodeterminethe
degreeofslopeofhillsbeforeoperating.DoNotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Fold
alongtheappropriatelinetomatchtherecommendedslope.

2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

63

MI D-MOUNT RIDING ACCE SSORIES AND OPTIONS

SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

GRASS CATCHER

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

TURF STRIPER

STANDON

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FULL SUSPENSION SEAT

DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

12

V POWER PORT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

TURF STRIPER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

OU T-F RONT RIDING AC CESSORIES A ND OPTIONS

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

DUAL-TAIL WHEEL

FLOOR PAN EXTENDER

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SNOW BLADE

SNOWBLOWER

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

WEATHER CAB

PlaceModelNo.andSerialNo.

LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature

Pack)orFillinBelow

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)

SerialNo.

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