POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ This product is a piece of power equipment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Failure to follow safe operating pr actices can result in serious
operator injury or even death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep all shields, guards and safety devices (especially the grass
discharge system) in place and in proper working condition.
♦ Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark
plug wire(s) or remove key before adjust ing, servicing, or
performing maint enance.
♦ If mower deck or blower becomes clogg ed, st op engine and wait
for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire(s) or
remove key before cleaning blockage.
♦ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driven parts.
♦ Keep off mower unless seat platf orm is provided.
♦ Keep others off mower.
WARNING
Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without
incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its
distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility f or variations which may be evident in the actual
specifications of its product s and t he statements and descriptions contained in this publication.
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EXMARK PARTS PLUS® PROGRAM
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995
Program
If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock,
Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the
part will be FREE* Guaranteed!!
How the Program Works
1. If dealer does not have part in stock for a "down" unit at
the time of request by customer, the dealer contacts his
distributor by 1:00 p.m., local time, and requests Exmark
Parts Plus
®
shipment of six (6) line items or less.
2. Distributor ships part(s) to dealer or customer, as
requested by dealer, same day, overnight UPS Distributor
3. If distributor does not have the part(s) in stock to satisfy
bills dealer for part and freight charges where applicable.
Exmark Parts Plus
p.m., central time, with an Exmark Parts Plus
®
order, he contacts Exmark by 3:00
®
order of six
(6) line items or less.
4. If order is received by 3:00 p.m. central time, Exmark ships part(s) direct to dealer or customer, as requested by
distributor, same day, overnight UPS Exmark bills the distributor for parts and shipping charges, where
applicable.
5. The customer pays for the part and freight if it is shipped under the Exmark Parts Plus® and if it arrives in
6. Who pays for the part and freight if it fails to arrive overnight in accordance to the program?
A. Under any circumstance the customer does not pay.
accordance to the program.
B. If the part does not arrive overnight due to:
®
1. The dealer not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus
dealer pays for the part and freight.
order to his Exmark distributor by 1:00 p.m., the
2. The Distributor being unable to ship the part the same day or not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus®
order to Exmark by 3:00 p.m., central time, the Distributor pays for the part and freight.
3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time,
Exmark pays for the part and freight.
4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and
Exmark pays for the part.
The following restrictions apply -- The Exmark Parts Plus® Program is available only through participating
Exmark Dealers and applies only to orders submitted on this program Monday through Thursday. Parts Plus service is
available only in the 48 contiguous United States. UPS has initiated a Saturday delivery program to many areas of the
continental United States and can be requested for an overnight shipment on Friday to be delivered Saturday. The next
day air charge, plus the Saturday delivery fee will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Exmark Mfg. will assume no
responsibility for Saturday delivery shipments. To qualify, all Exmark Parts Plus® orders must be received by Exmark by
3:00 p.m., central time. Orders must be six (6) line items or less. Exclusions from the Exmark Parts Plus
®
Program are:
Any wholegood or accessory in its entirety, engines and engine replacement parts, 5-speed Peerless transmissions and
5-speed transaxles, hydraulic or hydrostatic wheel motors, cutter decks and engine decks or any item exceeding United
Parcel Service size and weight restrictions.
Due to UPS restrictions, aerosol spray paint is considered a hazardous material and cannot be shipped via UPS next day
or Second Day Air.
Exmark Manufacturing stocks a limited supply of parts for transaxles, pumps and wheel motors. These parts can be
ordered for Next Day Air shipment but will not be guaranteed per the Parts Plus Program.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment and safety instructions
for your Exmark Ultra Vac.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ULTRA VAC, CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR YOUR MOWER IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
By following the operating, maintenance and safety instructions, you will prolong the lif e of
your Ultra Vac, maintain its maximum ef ficiency and promote safe operation.
If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic ser vice, cont act
your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or dist r ibut or .
All Exmark equipment dealers and dist r ibut or s ar e kept informed of t he latest methods of
servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and ef ficient service in the field or at their ser vice
stations. They carry ample stock of ser vice part s or can secure them promptly for you from t he
factory.
All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory, however,
attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and
performance.
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify
important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents. This symbol means:
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you to unsafe actions or
situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER: White lettering / Red background. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injur y.
CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow backgr ound. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
WARNING: Black lettering / Or ange background. Indicates a potent ially hazardous situat ion
which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious inj ury.
which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
1.2 TRAINING
1.2.1 Regard the Exmark Ultra Vac as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard t o
all who operate this unit.
1.2.2 Before operating your Ultra Vac, carefully read and understand this manual and the
operator’s manual for your mower in their entirety. Familiarize yourself with the
controls and the proper use of the eq uipm ent. If the operator(s ) or m echanic( s) can
not read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this ma t er ial t o t hem .
1.2.3 Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel. Never allow children,
teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these inst r uctions to use the mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
1.2.4 Avoid mowing while people, especially children, or pets, are nearby. Keep in m ind
that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
1.3 PREPARATION
1.3.1 Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachment s ar e needed t o
properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by Exmark.
1.3.2 The use of personal protective equipment , such as (but not limited to) protect ion for
the eyes, ears, feet, and head is recomm ended.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85
dBA at the operator’s ear when in operation.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Exposure to sound levels of 85 dBA or above for
extended periods of time can cause hearing loss.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.
1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial f oot wear and long t r ousers. Do not operate
equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect t he area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the
equipment or cause personal injury to the operat or or bystander s.
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CAUTION
1.4 OPERATION
Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the
design and configuration of the equipment, t hese factors are also dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel i nvol ved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and st orage of t he equi pment . It is essential that all
Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condit i on prior to use for
mowing. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for the mow er f or addi tional hazard control
and accident prevention information.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to
be thrown in operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also,
contact with blade could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate mower unless discharge deflector,
entire grass collection system, or mulch kit is installed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
1.4.1 Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or
tip-over could occur. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ There are rotating blades in the blower and under the
mower deck.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious operator or bystander
injury or even death.
♦ Do NOT reach into Blower unless Rotation Indicator
has Stopped. Disengage PTO, stop engine, remove
key, WAIT FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP
♦
Never operate mower unless discharge deflector, entire
grass collection system, or mulch kit is installed.
WARNING
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause
sliding and loss of control.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks,
or water can cause rollovers, which may result in
serious injury, death or drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.
♦ Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.
♦ Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
♦ Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
♦ Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.
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DANGER
• Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep
banks or water. This area can be dangerous, see Figure 1.
Figure 1
SAFE ZONE FOR MOWING
• Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.
• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards.
• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the
front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and
steering.
• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and r ises t hat change the operating angle,
as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, t r ee lim bs, et c. from the mowing area.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• The operating characteristics of the machine will change with the Ultra Vac
installed. The stability and traction of the machine will change as the Ultra Vac
hopper fills with grass clippings. Use progressively greater care on slopes as the
hopper fills.
• Always install and remove the Ultra Vac, including counterweights, as inst r ucted.
Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction. Do not operate the
mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac installed.
1.5 SAFETY SIGNS
1.5.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and
instructional labels.
1.5.2 Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
1.5.3 When new components are installed, be sur e t hat current safety signs are affixed to
the replaced components.
1.5.4 New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or
distributor or from Exmar k Mfg. Co. Inc.
1.5.5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling of f the backing to expose the adhesive
surface. Apply only to a clean, dry surface. Smooth to remove any air bubbles.
1.5.6 Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels. They are
critical to the safe operation of your Exmark Ultra Vac.
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LZUV52 Only
PART NO. 103-3508
LOCATION: Top of Blower
PART NO. 98-5954
LOCATION: Under Blower Cover
PART NO. 103-6606
LOCATION: Top of Front Weight
PART NO. 1-653558
LOCATION: Top of Idler Arm
PART NO. 1-653554
LOCATION: Rear of Bags
PART NO. 103-6607
LOCATION: - Top of Weights
- Top of Blower
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LZUV60 & LZUV72 Only
PART NO. 103-3507
LOCATION: Top of Blower
SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 MODEL NUMBER:
LZUV52 – Fits Lazer Z with 52” deck
UV60C – Fits Lazer Z, Lazer Z XP, and Lazer Z XS with 60” deck
UV72C – Fits Lazer Z, Lazer Z XP, and Lazer Z XS with 72” deck
2.2 ACCESSORIES
UNIT SERIAL NUMBER REQ'D TO MOUNT ULTRA VAC
Lazer Z 52 510,000 & Above
Lazer Z 52 352,000-509,999 103-2997 Drive Kit *
Lazer Z 60 (Includes AS) 510,000 & Above None Required
Lazer Z 60 (Includes AS) 352,000-509,999 103-7419 Drive Kit
Lazer Z XS 60 440,000 & Above 103-7876 Drive Kit
Lazer Z XP 60 352,000 & Above 103-7420 Drive Kit
Lazer Z 72 510,000 & Above None Required
Lazer Z 72 352,000-509,999 103-7419 Drive Kit
Lazer Z XS 72 440,000 & Above None Required
Lazer Z XP 72 352,000 & Above None Required
*
Units with a 2-post foldable ROPS installed will also require use of 103-5633 Front Weight Kit