Exmark LZX680KC486, LZX740KC526, LZX740KC606, LZX740KC606CA, LZX749EKC606 User Manual

LAZERZ®X-SERIES

ForSerialNos.
312,000,000&Higher
LazerZ(LZX)Units

PartNo.4501-196Rev.A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

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

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.

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

TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingTheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.

KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit.
ShouldthisengineOwner’sManualbecome
damagedorillegible,replaceimmediately.
Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.

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addimprovementstoitsproductsatanytime
withoutincurringanyobligationtomakesuch
changestoproductsmanufacturedpreviously.
Exmark,oritsdistributorsanddealers,accept
noresponsibilityforvariationswhichmaybe
evidentintheactualspecicationsofitsproducts
andthestatementsanddescriptionscontained
inthispublication.

©2012ExmarkMfg.Co.,Inc.
IndustrialParkBox808
Beatrice,NE68310

Contactusatwww.Exmark.com.

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour
ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully
designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum
amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free
operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark
mower.

Figure1

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.

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

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould
yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.
Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat
http://www.exmark.com

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

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview.................................................20

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

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

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

OperatingInstructions...................................24

Transporting..................................................28

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

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

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

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

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

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

CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll

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

CheckSeatBelt...............................................35

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

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

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

CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................36

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

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

LubricateGreaseFittings................................37

LubricateDeckLiftPivot...............................38

CheckSparkPlugs..........................................38

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand

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

WheelHub-SlottedNutTorque

Specication...............................................39

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

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

MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade

Anti-seize)..................................................39

Copper-BasedAnti-seize...............................40

DielectricGrease............................................40

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

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

PumpDriveBeltTension................................42

DeckBeltTension..........................................42

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

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

MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..............44

MotionControlDamperAdjustment..............45

MotionControlNeutralLockPivot

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

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

MotionControlFullForwardTracking

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

CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load

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

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

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

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

RemoveEngineShroudsandClean

CoolingFins...............................................48

CleanHydroFanCoolingGuards...................48

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

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

WasteDisposal...............................................49

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

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

4

Safety

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheB71.4
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer
reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply
withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal
injury.

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

SafetyAlertSymbol

Figure2)isusedbothin

Figure2

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.

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.

•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.

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Safety

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

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.

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.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoradd
fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe
engineishot.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

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erand
enginearea.

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

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill
you.

•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,andsafetydevicesinplace
andworkingproperly.

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

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned
areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes
cancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts
withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.

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

•NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate
themowerwhenpeople,especiallychildren,or
petsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen
makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecaution
whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato
bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.

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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).

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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.

•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.

•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.

•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.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

9

Safety

CAUTION

Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere
ispotentialforsparksandengagementof
components.Sparkscouldcauseanexplosion
ormovingpartscouldaccidentallyengage
causingpersonalinjury.

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF”
positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,
andsafetyofthemachine.Failuretouseoriginal
Exmarkpartscouldcauseseriousinjuryor
death.Makingunauthorizedchangestothe
engine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateEPA
andCARBregulations.

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

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,
tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponents
withoriginalExmarkparts.

Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhigh
pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponentscan
resultinsystemfailure,gasolineleakageand
possibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuelltersfor
highpressuresystems.

10

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safety

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

1-303508

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror
distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

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

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

1-633922

1-403005

98-5954

103-2076

11

Safety

109-7232

1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

4.Reverse

109-7330

107-2102

109-3148

109-8483

AllUnitsExceptEFI

1.Throttle–fast3.Choke–on

2.Throttle–slow

4.Choke–off

12

DeckDriveBeltRouting

Safety

109-9361

116-0205

1.SeeOperator'sManual

116-0211

116-0090

116-0157

116-0752

1.Latch2.Unlatch

13

Safety

117–2718

116-1654

116-2643

116-5944

MessageDisplay

1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

116-2844

EFIUnitsOnly

1.Throttle–fast

2.Throttle–slow

3.Half

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

10.Operatorpresence
switch

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

116-3303

14

Safety

109-7069

15

Specications

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:312,000,000andHigher

LZX680KC486;LZX740KC526;LZX740KC606;LZX740KC606CA;LZX749EKC606;LZX801KA606;
LZX801KA606SS;LZX940KC606;LZX940KC726;LZX980KC606;LZX980KC726

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’ s
Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil

•RPM:FullSpeed:3750±50RPM(PTOnot
engaged)Idle:1500+100/-250RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:12.0gal.(45.4L)

•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:

–Kohler940&980engines:340CCA

–Allotherengines: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.

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

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Specications

–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in

slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch
(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engages/Disengages
parkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting
heighttodesiredposition.

•DeckLiftPedal:Footpedalthatliftsdeck.

•TransportLock:

–Latchingposition:Automaticallylatchesat

thetransportposition.

–Unlatchingposition:Deckdoesnotlatchat

thetransportposition.

Seat

•Type:

–ForallunitsexceptLZX801KA606SS,

LZX940KC606,LZX940KC726,
LZX980KC606,LZX980KC726:Standard
seatwithhighback,extrawidefoampadded
seatcushionwithinternalsuspension,thick
bolstering,two-tonecover,armrests,integral
safetyswitch,andseatvibrationisolation
system.

Optionalseataccessoriesforunitswith
standardseats:

◊Customridesuspensionsystemtoenhance

StandardSeat.Addsapproximately3
inches(7.6cm)toseatheight.

•Armrests:

–Standardseat:foampaddedadjustableip-up

armrests.

–Suspensionseat:moldedadjustableip-up

armrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:

Integratedseatswitch.Timedelayseatswitch
eliminatesroughgroundcut-outs.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•Twounitizedhydrostatictransmissions:

–48and52inchdecks:

◊12ccParkeraxialpistonpump

◊240ccParkergerolermotor

–60and72inchdecks:

◊16ccParkeraxialpistonpump

◊280ccRossgerolermotor

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicOilCapacity:52oz(1.5L)perside

•HydraulicFilter:P/N116-0164

•Speeds:

–12cc

◊0-10mph(16.1km/hr)forward.

◊0-5.5mph(8.9km/hr)reverse.

–16cc

◊0-11.5mph(18.5km/hr)forward.

◊Deluxesuspension(adjustablespring

suspension)seatwithhighback,armrests,
andintegralsafetyswitch.Seatheight
remainsthesame.

–ForLZX801KA606SS,LZX940KC606,

LZX940KC726,LZX980KC606,
LZX980KC726:

Deluxesuspension(adjustablespring
suspension)seatwithhighback,armrests,and
integralsafetyswitch.Seatheightremainsthe
same.

•Mounting:Hingedseatframetotiltupseat.Held
intiltedpositionwithproprod.Adjustablefore
andaftonseattracks.

◊0-6mph(9.7km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.

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Specications

Tires&Wheels

DriveFrontCaster

Quantity

Tread

Size(60&72
Decks)

Size(48&52
Decks)

PlyRating

Pressure

Pneumatic
(Air-Filled)

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“Multi-TracC/S”

24x12.00-1213x6.50-6

24x9.50-1213x5.00-6

4

13psi(90kPa)

Semi-Pneumatic

Smooth

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–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:Solidsteelspindleswith1.18inch
(30mm)I.D.bearings.

•DeckDrive:

Electricclutch.Shaftdiameter1.125inches(2.86
cm)

–72inchDeck:6anti-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)

DeectorUp51.8inches

(131.6cm)

DeectorDown59.6inches

(151.4cm)

60inchDeck72inchDeck

WithoutDeck53.0inches

(134.6cm)

DeectorUp62.5inches

(158.8cm)

DeectorDown72.8inches

(184.9cm)

48.0inches
(122.0cm)

56.3inches
(143.0cm)

64.8inches
(164.6cm)

59.1inches
(150.1cm)

73.5inches
(186.7cm)

84.9inches
(215.6cm)

–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

OverallLength:

RollBar-Up79.2inches

RollBar-Down80.9inches

RollBar-Up83.1inches

RollBar-Down84.8inches

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48inchDeck52inchDeck

79.2inches

(201.2cm)

(205.5cm)

60inchDeck72inchDeck

(211.1cm)

(215.4cm)

(201.2cm)

80.9inches
(205.5cm)

86.1inches
(218.7cm)

87.8inches
(223.0cm)

Specications

OverallHeight:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

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

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof
Tires,Widthwise)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

DriveWheels36.2inches

(91.9cm)

CasterWheels32.8inches

(83.3cm)

60inchDeck72inchDeck

DriveWheels41.6inches(105.7

cm)

CasterWheels39.5inches(100.3

cm)

38.5inches
(97.8cm)

32.8inches
(83.3cm)

43.6inches(110.7
cm)

47.1inches(119.6
cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto
CenterofDriveTire)

48inch
Deck

48.0inches
(121.9cm)

52inch
Deck

48.0inches
(121.9cm)

60inch
Deck

51.6inches
(131.1cm)

72inch
Deck

53.6inches
(136.1cm)

CurbWeight:

48inch
Deck

Kohler
680Units

Kohler
740Units

Kohler
749Units

Kawasaki
801Units

Kohler
940Units

Kohler
980Units

1125lb
(510kg)

—

——

——

——

——

52inch
Deck

———

1116lb
(506kg)

60inch
Deck

1195lb
(542kg)

1195lb
(542kg)

1212lb
(550kg)

1244lb
(564kg)

1244lb
(564kg)

72inch
Deck

—

—

—

1276lb
(579kg)

1276lb
(579kg)

AccessoryWeightTableWorksheet:

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

Note:The72inchdeckdoesnotrequireaweightkit.

48inch

Deck

LightKit

Michigan
Seat/CRSS

Bagger

Pneumatic
CasterTires

MulchKit

StriperKit

OCD02-5

HitchKit

Sunshade
Kit

TotalAccessoryScoreRequiredWeightKit(s)

0–9

10–19

20andHigher*Two116-1173Undertoe

2

1112

003

6

-3-4-5

-2

121

2

*48inchunitsthatcomewithanundertoeboard
weightasstandard,canaddanadditionaltoeboard
weightforprimaryaccessoryweighting(scores
10-19);andfronttoeboardweightkitforsecondary
accessoryweighting(scores20andhigher).Other
unitsshouldinstallarstundertoeboardkitfor
primaryaccessoryweighting(scores10-19);anda
secondundertoeboardkitforsecondaryaccessory
weighting(scores20andhigher).

52inch

Deck

3

8

00

-7

3

TotalAccessoryScore

60inch

Deck

2

3

5

-4

2

Nonerequired

*116-1173Undertoeboard
mountweightkit

boardmountweightkitsor
one116-1173Undertoe
boardmountweightkit
andone116-1238Front
toeboardmountweightkit

Accessory
Score

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ProductOverview

*60inchunitswhichalreadyhaveanundertoeboard
mountweightasstandardrequires116-1238fronttoe
boardtopmountkitinsteadof116-1173.

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

BladeDriveSheave
MountingNut

CutterHousingSpindle
Nut

BladeMountingBolt
(lubricatewithanti-seize)

Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc
NutSeeFigure18

Anti-ScalpRollerHex
CapscrewSeeFigure18

EngineMountingBolts

(Kohler680&740)

(Kohler749)

(Kohler940)

(Kohler980)

Torque

90-110ft-lb(122-149N-m)

160-185ft-lb
(217-251N-m)

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

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

50-55ft-lb(68-75N-m)

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

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

17-21ft-lb(23-28N-m)

17-21ft-lb(23-28N-m)

ProductOverview

1.RolloverProtection
System(ROPS)

2.EngineControls(right
console)

3.Seatbelt

4.Motioncontrollevers

Figure4

5.Fuelcap

6.Heightofcutadjustment

7.Parkingbrake

(Kawasaki801)

WheelLugNuts

WheelMotorMounting
Bolts

WheelHubSlottedNut211-260ft-lb

RolloverProtection
System(RollBar)1/2
inchMountingBolts

ClutchRetainingBolt
(securedwiththreadlocker)

HydroParkBrake
CableAnchor1/2inch
MountingBolt(secured
withthreadlocker)

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

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

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

(286-352N-m)

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

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

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

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