Exmark LAZER Z E-SERIES Operators, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...LAZER Z E SERIES For Serial Nos 312 000 000 Higher Lazer Z LZE Units Part No 4501 202 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...du Canada The enclosed Engine Owner s Manual is supplied for information regarding The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems maintenance and warranty Keep this engine Owner s Manual with your unit Should this engine Owner s Manual become damaged or illegible replace immediately Replacements may be ordered through the engine manuf...

Page 3: ...e available online at http www exmark com All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them promptly for you from the factory All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving...

Page 4: ...Fittings 35 Lubricate Deck Lift Pivot 36 Check Spark Plugs 36 Change Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid 36 Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Torque Specification 37 Check Spark Arrester if equipped 37 Thread Locking Adhesives 37 Copper Based Anti seize 37 Dielectric Grease 37 Adjustments 38 Deck Leveling 38 Pump Drive Belt Tension 39 Deck Belt Tension 39 Adjusting the Parking Brake 40 Electric Clutch Adjustmen...

Page 5: ...d the Operator s Manual and other training material If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Never let children or untrained people oper...

Page 6: ...ve dissipated Do Not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper working condition DANGER In certain conditions during fueling static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and cause property damage Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do ...

Page 7: ...parking brake Before checking cleaning or working on the mower After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration occurs inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower Before clearing blockages Whenever you leave the mower Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and engage parking brake Before refueling Before dumping the grass catcher WARNING Hand...

Page 8: ...se the mower to lose traction Loss of traction to the drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of braking and steering Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counter weights to improve stability Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachm...

Page 9: ...ng serious injury Keep sparks flames or cigarettes away from battery Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space Make sure venting path of battery is always open once battery is filled with acid Always shield eyes and face from battery DANGER Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is poisonous and can cause severe burns Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touch...

Page 10: ...c fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid Use cardboard or paper not your hands to find hydraulic leaks Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system by placing the motion control levers in neutra...

Page 11: ...essory has been installed make sure current safety signs are visible New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg Co Inc Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air bubbles Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and in...

Page 12: ...Safety 107 2102 109 3148 109 7232 1 Fast 3 Neutral 2 Slow 4 Reverse 109 7330 109 8483 1 Throttle fast 3 Choke on 2 Throttle slow 4 Choke off 12 ...

Page 13: ...Safety 116 0157 1 See Operator s Manual 116 0205 116 0211 116 1654 116 2630 116 2643 116 2927 1 Latch 2 Unlatch 13 ...

Page 14: ... 3303 116 5944 117 2718 Message Display 1 Fuel 6 Hour meter 2 Empty 7 PTO 3 Half 8 Parking brake 4 Full 9 Neutral 5 Battery 10 Operator presence switch PTO Switch Symbols 1 PTO disengage 2 PTO engage 109 7069 14 ...

Page 15: ...cessory fuse Safety Interlock System LCD indicators appear for the PTO park brake drive levers and operator presence in the message display on the RH control panel PTO must be disengaged brake engaged and motion control levers out neutral lock to start engine It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine Operator must be in seat when PTO is engaged brake is disengaged ...

Page 16: ...cc Parker axial piston pump 240cc Parker geroler motor Hydraulic Oil Type Exmark Premium Hydro Oil Hydraulic Oil Capacity 52 oz 1 5 L per side Hydraulic Filter P N 116 0164 Speeds 0 8 mph 12 9 km hr forward 0 4 5 mph 7 2 km hr reverse Drive wheel release valves allow machine to be moved when engine is not running Tires Wheels Drive Drive Pneumatic Air filled Pneumatic Air filled Deck Size 48 52 60...

Page 17: ... Length 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck 60 inch Deck Roll Bar Up 79 2 inches 201 2 cm 79 2 inches 201 2 cm 83 1 inches 211 1 cm Roll Bar Down 80 9 inches 205 5 cm 80 9 inches 205 5 cm 84 8 inches 215 4 cm Overall Height Roll Bar Up Roll Bar Down 69 5 inches 176 5 cm 45 8 inches 116 3 cm Tread Width Center to Center of Tires Widthwise 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck 60 inch Deck Drive Wheels 36 2 inches 91 9 c...

Page 18: ...d weight for primary accessory weighting scores 10 19 and front toe board weight kit for secondary accessory weighting scores 20 and higher Other units should install a first under toe board kit for primary accessory weighting scores 10 19 and a second under toe board kit for secondary accessory weighting scores 20 and higher Torque Requirements Bolt Location Torque Blade Drive Sheave Mounting Nut...

Page 19: ...e forward and reverse motion of the machine Moving the levers forward or backward turns the wheel on the same side forward or reverse respectively Wheel speed is proportional to the amount the lever is moved Moving the levers outward from the center position into the T slot locks them in the neutral position Figure 5 When the motion control levers are in the neutral position the LCD indicator appe...

Page 20: ...ive wheels Note The LCD indicator appears in the message display on the RH console when the park brake is engaged see Figure 8 Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting Ignition Switch Located on right console see Figure 6 The ignition switch is used to start and stop the ...

Page 21: ...he fuel level is low approximately one gallon remaining in the tank Drive Wheel Release Valves WARNING Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive components below the engine deck which could result in serious injury or death Stop engine remove key allow all the moving parts to stop before accessing the drive wheel release valves WARNING The engine and hydraulic drive units can become very ho...

Page 22: ...see item 1 in Figure 10 In the non latching position the deck will automatically return to the cutting height when the pedal is lowered see item 3 in Figure 10 Figure 10 1 Latching position 3 Non latching position 2 Transport lock control Pre Start Fill fuel tank on level ground For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher Important Ne...

Page 23: ...Off Valve Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line to open Starting the Engine 1 Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position 2 Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to engage the parking brake 3 Push down on the PTO switch to the disengage position Note It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine 4 Place the throttle midway between the ...

Page 24: ...e the throttle midway between the SLOW and FAST positions 5 Disengage the PTO 6 Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds then turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to stop the engine 7 Remove the key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine 8 Close the fuel shut off valve when the machine will not be in use for a few days when transporting or when th...

Page 25: ...h levers forward with equal pressure Figure 14 To turn left or right pull the motion control lever back toward neutral in the desired turn direction The machine will move faster the farther the motion control levers are moved from the neutral position 4 To stop position both motion control levers in the neutral operate position Driving in Reverse 1 Move the motion control levers inward to the neut...

Page 26: ...Figure 16 1 Deck lift foot pedal 3 Height of cut decal 2 Height adjustment pin 4 Transport lock control 5 Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole corresponding to the desired cutting height See the decal on the side of the deck lift plate for cut heights 6 Push the deck lift pedal release the transport lock and allow the deck to lower to the cutting height Adjusting the Deck Lift Foot Pedal...

Page 27: ...isc washer between the head of the nut and the mounting bracket Note The foot operated deck lift lever can be used to momentarily lift the deck to clear objects Be sure that PTO is disengaged 8 Torque the 3 8 16 whizlock nut to 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m Figure 19 9 Torque the 3 8 nyloc nut to 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m Figure 19 1 Spring disc washer cone towards nut 3 3 8 nyloc torque to 30 35 ft lb 41 47 ...

Page 28: ...he tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward Having a full width ramp provides a surface for the frame members to contact if the unit starts to tip backward If it is not possible to use one full width ramp use enough individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the gro...

Page 29: ...ions Check the wheel lug nuts Check the park brake adjustment After the first 250 hours Change the hydraulic filter and fluid Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level Check the mower blades Check the safety interlock system Check the rollover protections systems roll bar knobs Check the seat belt Check for loose hardware Clean the engine and exhaust system area Clean the hydro cooling f...

Page 30: ... Charge Service Interval As required WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging them will result in reduced performance and service life...

Page 31: ...ng instructions are adapted from the SAE J1494 Rev Dec 2001 Battery Booster Cables Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice SAE Society of Automotive Engineers WARNING Batteries contain acid and produce explosive gases Shield the eyes and face from the batteries at all times Do Not lean over the batteries Note Be sure the vent caps are tight and level Place a damp cloth if available over any vent caps...

Page 32: ...can be dangerous Failure to use all original components and assembled as shown could allow a blade or blade component to be thrown out from under the deck resulting in serious personal injury or death Always install the original Exmark blades blade bushings and blade bolts as shown Check Safety Interlock System Service Interval Before each use or daily Note To prevent engine cut outs on rough terr...

Page 33: ...ervice Interval Before each use or daily Check that both the mounting hardware and the knobs are in good working condition Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the ROPS in the raised position The upper hoop of the roll bar may need to be pushed forward or pulled rearward to get both knobs fully engaged Figure 23 1 Engaged 2 Partially engaged Do Not operate with ROPS in this condition Check S...

Page 34: ... engine deck mounting surfaces Check Hydraulic Oil Level Service Interval Every 50 hours 1 Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake 2 Wait until the unit cools before checking the hydraulic oil 3 Slide the seat all the forward to access the caps on the LH and RH hydro drives 4 Clean the area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap 5 Wipe the dipstick clean and r...

Page 35: ...top and remove key Engage parking brake Figure 25 1 Seal guard 2 Spacer nut with wrench flats 2 Remove caster wheel from caster forks 3 Remove seal guards from the wheel hub 4 Remove one of the spacer nuts from the axle assembly in the caster wheel Note that thread locking adhesive has been applied to lock the spacer nuts to the axle Remove the axle with the other spacer nut still assembled to it ...

Page 36: ...nt to reinstall the fuel line hoses and secure with plastic ties the same as they were originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel line away from components that could cause fuel line damage Change Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid Service Interval After the first 250 hours Every 500 hours thereafter Note Only use Exmark Hydro Filter Part No 116 0164 for summer or winter 1 Stop engine wai...

Page 37: ... ignite gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped Hot particles exhausted during engine operation may ignite flammable materials Fire may result in personal injury or property damage Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester is installed 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Wait for muffler to cool 3 If any breaks in the screen or wel...

Page 38: ...ll moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 3 Check the tire pressure in the drive tires Proper inflation pressure for tires is 13 psi 90 kPa Adjust if necessary 4 Position the transport lock in the latching position 5 Push the foot pedal all the way forward and the deck will latch at the 4 1 2 inch 11 4 cm transport position Figure 26 Figure 26 1 Foot lever 3 Transport lock 2 Heig...

Page 39: ...tilized to gain more adjustment see Figure 29 Figure 29 1 Single point height adjustment bolt 2 Front height of cut plate mounting bolt 3 Rear height of cut plate mounting bolt 15 To adjust the single point system first loosen the front and rear height of cut plate mounting bolts 16 If the deck is too low tighten the single point adjustment bolt by rotating it clockwise If the deck is too high loo...

Page 40: ...ld be between 1 1 2 1 9 16 inches 3 8 4 0 cm If the spring length is within this range no adjustment is needed If it is not proceed to step 9 9 Hold the threaded rod end with a tool and adjust the lock nut until the spring length is between 1 1 2 1 9 16 inches 3 8 4 0 cm see Figure 30 Do Not allow the cable to turn when the nuts are being loosened Figure 30 Left Hand Brake Shown 1 Cable anchor 5 C...

Page 41: ... 1 mm proceed with the following steps A Loosen both brake mounting bolts one half to one full turn see Figure 32 Note Do Not remove the brake pole from the field shell armature The brake pole has worn to match the armature and needs to continue to match after the shim is removed to ensure proper brake torque Figure 32 1 Brake mounting bolt 2 Shim B Using needle nose pliers or by hand take hold of...

Page 42: ...aces 1 Prior to starting the engine push the deck lift pedal and remove the height of cut pin Lower deck to the ground 2 Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands or equivalent support just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely 3 Remove the electrical connection from the seat safety switch located under the bottom cushion of the seat The switch is a part of the seat asse...

Page 43: ...Figure 36 RH Motion Control Shown 1 Torque nyloc nut to 200 in lb 16 7 ft lb Bolt must protrude past end of nyloc nut after torque A T 40 Torx bit will be necessary to hold the stud from turning 2 Most resistance firmest feel 3 Damper 4 Medium resistance medium feel 5 Least resistance softest feel Motion Control Neutral Lock Pivot Adjustment The flanged nut can be adjusted to obtain a more desired...

Page 44: ...hten both bolts to secure the control in the new position 3 Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever Motion Control Full Forward Tracking Adjustment If the machine travels or pulls to one side when the motion control levers are in the full forward position adjust the cover plates 1 Loosen the screws on a cover plate see Figure 39 2 Slide the cover plate backward or forward to adjust th...

Page 45: ...ipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust system area Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Service Interval Every 100 hours 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins Also clean dust dirt and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause inadequate cooling 3 Ma...

Page 46: ...ely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support 3 Clean out any grass build up from underside of deck and in discharge deflector Waste Disposal Motor Oil Disposal Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations Battery Disposal DAN...

Page 47: ... dielectric grease and reconnect 6 Fuse is blown 6 Replace the blown fuse 7 Relay or switch is defective 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Starter does not crank 8 Faulty module 8 Replace module 1 Fuel tank is empty 1 Fill the fuel tank 2 Fuel shutoff valve is closed 2 Open the fuel shutoff valve 3 Oil level in the crankcase is low 3 Add oil to the crankcase 4 The throttle and choke are not i...

Page 48: ...lade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower deck is not level 3 Level mower deck from side to side and front to rear 4 Underside of mower is dirty 4 Clean the underside of the mower 5 Tire pressure in drive tires not correct 5 Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 7 Tips of adjacent blades are at an un...

Page 49: ...cessary 2 Low voltage supply at the clutch 2 Check coil resistance battery charge charging system and wiring connections and replace if necessary 3 Damaged coil 3 Replace clutch 4 Inadequate current supply 4 Repair or replace clutch lead wire or electrical system Clean connector contacts Clutch will not engage 5 Rotor armature airgap is too large 5 Remove shim or replace clutch 49 ...

Page 50: ...CK 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 12 3 10 1 8 6 5 11 2 4 7 B A 7 4 5 9 3 6 8 1 2 C A B A B 2 6 3 5 4 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 3 2 1 4 A B 7 1 6 12 A B IGNITION SWITCH NOTE CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM MATING CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TERMINAL ...

Page 51: ...EUT_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 2 4 5 IGNITION 4 6 5 1 KEY SW OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 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 R...

Page 52: ...T_R SW5 B MAG REG START FUEL SOLINIOD AC STARTER AC IGNITION MODULES SPARK PLUG SPARK 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 2 4 5 IGNITION 4 6 5 1 KEY SW OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 2 S Ignition switch terminal locations viewed from back OFF no connections ...

Page 53: ...Schematics Hydraulic Diagram 53 ...

Page 54: ... 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 cus...

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Page 59: ...se the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope 2 Align this edge with a vertical surface a tree building fence pole etc 3 Example of how to compare slope with folded edge 59 ...

Page 60: ...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 Some accessories and options not available for some models Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the Literature Pack or Fill...