Exmark LAZER Z HP Series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...or Serial Nos 720 000 Higher ULTRA VAC LAZER Z HP MODELS Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the Literature Pack or Fill in Below Date Purchased Model No Serial No Part No 4500 240 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...ured previously Exmark or its distributors and dealers accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication 2000 2007 Exmark Mfg Co Inc Industrial Park Box 808 Beatrice NE 68310 2 Contact us at www Exmark com Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ...tting 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 restri...

Page 4: ...or distributor 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 the factory however attent...

Page 5: ... 11 Operation 11 Pre Start 11 Operating Instructions 11 Transporting 14 Maintenance 16 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 16 Periodic Maintenance 16 Check Blower Housing Impeller 16 Check Condition of Bags 16 Lubricate Grease Fittings 17 Inspect Belt Position on Idler Arm 17 Check Condition of Belt 17 Cleaning 18 Clean Muffler and Rear Frame Area 18 Clean Rear Screen In Hood 18 Clean Blower 18 Tro...

Page 6: ...n 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 operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator Th...

Page 7: ...s feet hair jewelry or clothing away from rotating parts Stop the blades slow down and use caution when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct discharge away from others Slope Operation Use Extreme caution when mowing and or turning on slopes as loss of traction and or tip over could occur ...

Page 8: ... or traction Do Not operate the mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac installed Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control 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 Maintenance and Storage D...

Page 9: ...rrent 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 instruction labels They are critical to ...

Page 10: ...ensions Overall Width w Ultra Vac 44 inch Deck 58 47 inches 148 5 cm 46 inch Deck 60 67 inches 154 1 cm 48 inch Deck 61 73 inches 159 8 cm 50 inch Deck 64 66 inches 164 2 cm 52 inch Deck 66 47 inches 168 8 cm 56 inch Deck 70 85 inches 180 0 cm Overall Length w Ultra Vac 44 inch Deck 91 76 inches 233 1 cm 46 inch Deck 94 69 inches 240 5 cm 48 inch Deck 91 76 inches 233 1 cm 50 inch Deck 95 12 inche...

Page 11: ...so contact with blade could occur Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you or bystanders Adjust dog leg baffle to match intake opening Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps Operating Instructions Mowing 1 The Ultra Vac blower operates when deck drive is engaged Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck...

Page 12: ...es When the bags get full the sound of the blower will change and there will be slight blowout from the front right corner of the deck Emptying the bags at this point will minimize the potential for the tube to plug For units below SN 600 000 Anti blowout kits are available for leaf collection They help to prevent chasing the leaves To reduce plowing leaves raise the deck slightly On Triton Raise ...

Page 13: ...th a 2 post ROPS installed Remove the hairpins and lift the front weight off of the mount plates see Figure 8 Figure 8 1 Weight 2 Hairpin Note The portions of the Ultra Vac bagger that are not bolted to the mower are designed to be installed or removed in their entirety Do Not operate the mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac installed 11 The machine can now be used for side discharge mowing ...

Page 14: ...RNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip over Backward tip over could cause serious injury or death Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp Use only a single full width ramp Do Not use individual ramps for each side of the unit If individual ramps must be used use enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider than the unit Do Not exce...

Page 15: ... possible Important Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp you may lose control and drive off the side Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward 15 ...

Page 16: ...an muffler and rear frame area Clean rear screen in the hood Every 25 hours Grease idler bushings Every 50 hours Inspect the belt position on the idler arm Check condition of belt Yearly or before storage Clean blower Periodic Maintenance Check Blower Housing Impeller Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Ins...

Page 17: ...king brake Remove the belt cover and check to make sure that the belt is riding near the center of the flat idler on the idler arm 3 If the belt is not riding near the center of the idler remove the blower and bend the idler arm slightly 4 Reinstall the blower and belt cover and repeat steps 1 through 3 until the belt is positioned near the center of the idler Check Condition of Belt Service Inter...

Page 18: ... Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest covered grass covered brush covered unimproved land Clean Rear Screen In Hood Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Open hood and remove clippings that are stuck to the screen Clean Blower Service Interval Yearly or befor...

Page 19: ... fast 3 Drive slower at full throttle 4 Blower belt is worn loose or broken 4 Install new blower belt 5 Plugged tube or blower 5 Locate and remove plugged debris Excessive grass blowout from the deck 6 Conditions are dry 6 Use lower lift blade 1 Bags are too full 1 Dump more frequently 2 Ground speed is too fast 2 Drive slower at full throttle 3 Grass is too wet 3 Cut grass when it is dry 4 Grass ...

Page 20: ...vice 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 Customers may also call 402 223 6375 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Exmark Customer Service Department The Exm...

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Page 24: ...Shade Trash Container Turf Striper Ultra Vac Collection System Ultra Vac Quick Disposal System Walk Behind Accessories Grass Catcher Micro mulch System Steerable Sulky Sulky Hitch Kit Turf Striper Standon Check Us Out On The Web www exmark com 2000 2007 Exmark Mfg Co Inc Industrial Park Box 808 Beatrice NE 68310 All Rights Reserved Part No 4500 240 Rev A 402 223 6300 Fax 402 223 5489 Printed in th...