Exmark Z X User Manual

LAZERZ®

ADV ANTAGE

SERIESXMODELS

ForSerialNos. 850,000&Higher LazerZ(LZAS)Units

PartNo.4500-563Rev.C

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct containschemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,or otherreproductiveharm.

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

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour EngineServiceDealer.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002Cesystèmed’allumageparètincellede vèhiculeestconformeàlanormeNMB-002du Canada.

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

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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.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Specications.......................................................15

ModelNumbers............................................15

Systems.........................................................15

Dimensions...................................................17

TorqueRequirements....................................19

ProductOverview................................................19

Operation.............................................................20

Controls........................................................20

Pre-Start........................................................23

OperatingInstructions..................................23

Transporting.................................................27

Maintenance.........................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29

PeriodicMaintenance.......................................30

CheckEngineOilLevel.................................30

CheckMowerBlades.....................................32

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................33

CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll

Bar)Knobs................................................33

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

CheckforLooseHardware............................34

ServiceAirCleaner........................................34

ChangeEngineOil........................................34

CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................34

CheckTirePressures.....................................35

CheckConditionOfBelts..............................35

LubricateGreaseFittings...............................35

LubricateBrakeHandlePivot........................36

LubricateDeckLiftPivot...............................36

CheckSparkPlugs.........................................36

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand

Fluid.........................................................37

WheelHub-SlottedNutTorque

Specication..............................................37

CheckEngineCoolantLevel(Kawasaki

Liquid-CooledOnly).................................38

ChangeEngineCoolant(Kawasaki

Liquid-CooledOnly).................................38

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ElectricClutchAdjustment............................44

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..............................................49

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

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

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

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.

•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

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

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

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained. Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

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

Safety

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevel ground,inanopenarea,whentheengine iscold.Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline, andstayawayfromanopenameor wheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby spark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine. Neverremovethecapofthefueltankor addfuelwhenengineisrunningorwhen theengineishot.

•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.

Safety

CAUTION

Fueltankventislocatedinsidetheroll bartube.Removingormodifyingtheroll barcouldresultinfuelleakageandviolate emissionsregulations.

•DoNotremoverollbar.

•DoNotweld,drill,ormodifyrollbarin anyway .

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

Operation

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythe mufer,becomeextremelyhot.Severeburns canoccuroncontactanddebris,suchas leaves,grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer, tocoolbeforetouching.

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

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly .

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removekeyandengageparkingbrake:

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and engageparkingbrake:

–Beforerefueling.

–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer andenginearea.

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

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan killyou.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall connedareawheredangerouscarbon monoxidefumescancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight, keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.

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.

Safety

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect dischargeawayfromothers.

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence ofalcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

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

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Wheels droppingoveredges,ditches,steepbanks,or watercancauserollovers,whichmayresult inseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecaution onslopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed changes.

•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 resultinslidingandlossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove stability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalled ontheunit.

Safety

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll barisdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges, ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, deathordrowning.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked positionanduseseatbelt.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbar isdown.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS inspected.

•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.

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.

•Makesureventingpathofbatteryis alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith acid.

•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichispoisonousandcancausesevere burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith waterandcalladoctorimmediately.

Safety

CAUTION

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

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF” positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipment parts,orusingnon-Exmarkreplacement partsandaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failure touseoriginalExmarkpartscouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbya doctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjuryor gangrenemayresult.

•Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulicuid hosesandlinesareingoodcondition andallhydraulicconnectionsandttings aretightbeforeapplyingpressureto hydraulicsystem.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands, tondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembyplacingthemotioncontrol leversinneutralandshuttingoffthe enginebeforeperforminganyworkon thehydraulicsystem.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto tires,belts,andbladeswithoriginalExmark parts.

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

Safety

109-3148

107-2102

107-2112

109-7232

1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

109-7330

109-7929

4.Reverse

1.Throttle–fast3.Choke–on

2.Throttle–slow

Safety

116-0157

1.SeeOperator’smanual

116-0165

ForStyleBSlottedNuts—See“WheelHub–Slotted

NutT orqueSpecication”intheMaintenancesection

109-8483

4.Choke–off

DeckDriveBeltRouting

116-0205

109-9361

116-0211

116-0090

Safety

1.Latch2.Unlatch

116-2643

ForStyleASlottedNuts—See“WheelHub–Slotted

NutT orqueSpecication”intheMaintenancesection

117–2718

116-0752

116-0906

ForKawasakiLiquid-CooledOnly

116-1654

MessageDisplay

1.Fuel6.Hourmeter

2.Empty

3.Half

4.Full9.Neutral

5.Battery

7.PTO

8.Parkingbrake

10.Operatorpresence

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

switch

109-7069

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:850,000andHigher

LZAS22KA484;LZAS22KA484CA;LZAS23KC524;LZAS25KC604;LZAS26LKA604;LZAS27KC524; LZAS27KC524CA;LZAS27KC604;LZAS27KC604CA;LZAS29KA724

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s Manual

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

FuelSystem

•Capacity:12.0gal.(45.4L)

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

•FuelFilter:

–Kohler:

KohlerP/N2405013

–Kawasaki:

KawasakiP/N49019-7005

•FuelShut-OffValve:

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

•Fuelleveleightsegmentdisplay—righthand controlpanel.

•Lowfuelindicatorlight.

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:

–KohlerandKawasakiAir-Cooled:15amps –KawasakiLiquid-Cooled:20amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•RecommendedMinimumBatteryCCA:260CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•LowV oltageLight—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.

CoolingSystem(Kawasaki Liquid-CooledOnly)

•Fan:Continuousoperationwithenginerunning.

•CoolantLiquid:50/50mixofDexCool© extendedlifeantifreezeandwater.

•CoolantCapacity:3.1quarts

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl:

Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto twoheights.

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

Specications

–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,low

prolefoam-in-placecushion(dampened, adjustablespringsuspension),armrests,and integralsafetyswitch.Seatheightremainsthe same.

–SeatIsolationSystemforreducedvibration,

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

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

Quantity

Tread

Size24x9.50-1224x12.00-12

PlyRating

Pressure

DeckSize

Quantity

Tread

Size13x5.00-613x6.50-6

PlyRating

Pressure

48&5260&72

TurfMasterTurfMaster

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

FrontCaster

Pneumatic(Airlled)

48,52,&60

SmoothSmooth

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

•Mounting:Adjustableforeandaftonseattracks.

•Armrests:

–Standardseat:foampaddedadjustableip-up

armrests.

–Suspensionseat:moldedadjustableip-up

armrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:

Integratedseatswitch.Timedelayseatswitch eliminatesroughgroundcut-outs.

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–48inchDeck:(121.9cm)

–52inchDeck:(132.1cm)

–60inchDeck:(152.4cm)

–72inchDeck:(182.9cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(3ea.)

Specications

–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

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)

OverallLength:

45.7inches (116.1cm)

56.3inches (143.0cm)

64.8inches (164.6cm)

59.1inches (150.1cm)

73.5inches (186.7cm)

84.9inches (215.6cm)

–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.

48inchDeck52inchDeck

RollBar-Up79.2inches

(201.2cm)

RollBar-Down80.9inches

(205.5cm)

60inchDeck72inchDeck

RollBar-Up83.1inches

(211.1cm)

RollBar-Down84.8inches

(215.4cm)

79.2inches (201.2cm)

80.9inches (205.5cm)

86.1inches (218.7cm)

87.8inches (223.0cm)

OverallHeight:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

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

Specications

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof Tires,Widthwise)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

DriveWheels36.2inches

(91.9cm)

CasterWheels32.8inches

(83.3cm)

60inchDeck72inchDeck

DriveWheels41.6inches

(105.7cm)

CasterWheels39.5inches

(100.3cm)

38.5inches (97.8cm)

32.8inches (83.3cm)

43.6inches (110.7cm)

47.1inches (119.6cm)

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

22HP Kawasaki Units

23HP Kohler Units

25HP Kohler Units

26HP Kawasaki Units

27HP Kohler Units

29HP Kawasaki Units

1089lb (494kg)

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——

—

———

52inch Deck

1088lb (494kg)

60inch Deck

——

1133lb (514kg)

1145lb (519kg)

1133lb (514kg)

72inch Deck

—

1208lb (548kg)

AccessoryWeightTableWorksheet:

Usethetablebelowtodetermineifextraweight isrequiredfortheunit.Identifytheaccessories andcorrectdecksizeandplacethecorresponding valuesintheAccessoryScorecolumn.IftheT otal AccessoryScoremeetsthefollowing,addthe recommendedweightkit.

Note:The72inchdeckdoesnotrequireaweightkit.

48inch

Deck

LightKit

Michigan Seat/CRSS

Bagger

Pneumatic Caster Tires

MulchKit

StriperKit-300

OCD02-6-6-4

HitchKit

Sunshade Kit

TotalAccessoryScoreRequiredWeightKit(s)

0–9

10–19

20andHigher*Two116-1173Undertoe

-3-3-5

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

52inch

Deck

222

103

003

111

TotalAccessoryScore

60inch

Deck

Nonerequired

*116-1173Undertoe boardmountweightkit

boardmountweightkits orone116-1173Undertoe boardmountweightkit andone116-1238Front toeboardmountweightkit

Accessory Score

ProductOverview

*60inchunitswhichalreadyhaveanundertoeboard mountweightasstandardrequires116-1238fronttoe boardtopmountkitinsteadof116-1173.

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

BladeDriveSheave MountingNut

BladeMountingBolt (lubricatewithanti-seize)

Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc NutSeeFigure19

Anti-ScalpRollerWhizlock NutSeeFigure19

EngineMountingBolts

(Kohler20-27HP)

(Kawasaki22HP)

(Kawasaki26HP Liquid-Cooled)

(Kawasaki29HP)

WheelLugNuts

Torque

140-145ft-lb(190-197 N-m)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview

1.RolloverProtection System(ROPS)

2.EngineControls(right console)

3.Seatbelt

4.Motioncontrollevers

Figure4

5.Fuelcap

6.Heightofcutadjustment

7.Parkingbrake

WheelMotorMounting Bolts

WheelHubSlottedNut (StyleA)

WheelHubSlottedNut (StyleB)

RolloverProtection System(RollBar)1/2 inchMountingBolts

ClutchRetainingBolt (securedwiththreadlocker)

HydroParkBrakeCable Anchor1/2inchMounting Bolt(securedwith threadlocker)

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

211-260ft-lb (286-352N-m)

minimum200ft-lb (271N-m)

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

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

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

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof theconsolecontroltheforwardandreversemotion ofthemachine.

Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe amounttheleverismoved.

Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition (Figure5).

Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral position,theLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage displayontheRHconsole(seeFigure9).

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

Figure6

RightConsole

1.WarningBuzzer(KawasakiLiquid-CooledOnly)

2.Fuses

3.Messagedisplay

4.Ignitionswitch

5.PTOengagementswitch

6.Throttle

7.Choke

8.Coolanttemperaturegauge(KawasakiLiquid-Cooled Only)

Figure5

1.Neutrallockposition (handlesout)

2.Neutraloperateposition (handlesin)

3.FrontofUnit

4.Forward

5.Neutral(operate)

6.Reverse

ChokeControl

Locatedonrightconsole(blacklever)(seeFigure6).

ThrottleControl

Locatedonrightconsole(redlever)(seeFigure6).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe detentisfullthrottle.

BrakeLever

Locatedonrightsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe RHmotioncontrollever.

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive wheels.

Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage displayontheRHconsolewhentheparkbrakeis engaged(seeFigure9).

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