Exmark Laser Z LZ18KC523, Operator'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.  SAFETY

 PAGE

1.1   Safety Alert Symbol .............................................................................. 1
1.2   Training................................................................................................. 1
1.3   Preparation ........................................................................................ 1-3
1.4   Operation ........................................................................................... 4-5
1.5   Maintenance & Storage...................................................................... 5-7
1.6   Safety Signs..................................................................................... 7-10

2.  SPECIFICATIONS

2.1   Model Numbers................................................................................... 11
2.2   Engine ................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Fuel 

System........................................................................................ 11

2.4 Electrical 

System ........................................................................... 11-12

2.5 Cooling 

System................................................................................... 12

2.6   Operator Controls ............................................................................... 12
2.7   Seat ............................................................................................... 12-13
2.8   Hydrostatic Ground Drive System ....................................................... 13
2.9   Tires & Wheels ................................................................................... 13
2.10 Cutting 

Deck .................................................................................. 13-14

2.11 Dimensions .................................................................................... 14-15
2.12 Torque Requirements  ........................................................................ 15

3.  ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1

Uncrate Mower.................................................................................... 15

3.2

Service Battery............................................................................... 15-18

3.3

Install Drive Wheels ............................................................................ 18

3.4

Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................... 18

3.5

Install

Seat

Retaining

Rod

(Standard

Seat)

or

Seat

(Suspension Seat) 18

3.6

Install

Foot Lift Assist (Kohler 26 HP EFI Only) ................................... 19

3.7

Install Canister Air Cleaner (Kohler 26 HP EFI Only) .......................... 19

3.8

Install Motion Control Levers............................................................... 20

3.9

Position Discharge Chute.................................................................... 20

3.10 Service Engine.................................................................................... 20
3.11 Service Engine Coolant.................................................................. 20-21
3.12 Service Hydraulic Oil........................................................................... 21

4.  OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.1   Controls ......................................................................................... 21-24
4.2   Pre-Start ............................................................................................. 24
4.3   Mowing .......................................................................................... 24-25
4.4   Transporting................................................................................... 25-27

5.  MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

5.1   Periodic Maintenance..................................................................... 27-41
5.2   Adjustments ................................................................................... 41-48

6.  WASTE DISPOSAL

6.1   Motor Oil Disposal............................................................................... 48
6.2   Engine Coolant Disposal..................................................................... 48
6.3   Mercury Switch Disposal ..................................................................... 49
6.4   Battery Disposal............................................................................. 49-50

7.  TROUBLE SHOOTING

.....................................................................

50-51

8.  ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

.................................................................... 52-58

9.  HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM

.............................................................................. 59

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WARRANTY

.......................................................................................... 60-61