Exmark LAZER Z LZ27KC604, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...her LAZER Z LZ27KC604 MODEL ONLY Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the Literature Pack or Fill in Below Date Purchased Engine Model No and Spec No Model No Engine Serial No E No Serial No Part No 4500 246 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...pplied 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 manufacturer Exmark reserves the right to make changes ...

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: ...tributor 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 attention is...

Page 5: ...ter Wheel Hubs 30 Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot 31 Lubricate Brake Rod Bushings 31 Lubricate Motion Control Bronze Bushings 31 Lubricate Seat Switch Actuator 31 Check Spark Plugs 31 Change Hydraulic System Filter 32 Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Torque Specification 32 Thread Locking Adhesives 32 Mobil HTS Grease Or Food Grade Anti seize 33 Copper Based Anti seize 33 Dielectric Grease 33 Adjustments 33 Dec...

Page 6: ... 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 operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of t...

Page 7: ...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 Not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners m...

Page 8: ...r 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 Hands feet hair clothing or accessories can ...

Page 9: ...hill because the 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 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 count...

Page 10: ... or weld them Keep hands and feet away from moving parts If possible do not make adjustments with the engine running Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area away from spark and flames Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools Keep all guards shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition Check all...

Page 11: ... 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 instruction ...

Page 12: ...Safety 1 633922 1 643222 1 643339 98 5954 103 1798 103 3270 103 4474 12 ...

Page 13: ...Safety 103 4930 103 5881 103 6319 107 2102 107 2112 13 ...

Page 14: ...Safety 109 1214 109 1215 109 3148 109 7949 103 9255 14 ...

Page 15: ...d from neutral lock position while brake is engaged Operator Controls Steering and Motion Control Note Motion control levers are adjustable to two heights Separate levers on each side of the console control speed and direction of travel of the respective drive wheels Steering is controlled by varying the position of the levers relative to each other Moving motion control levers outward in slots lo...

Page 16: ...Side Blade Size 3 ea 20 50 inches 52 1 cm Blade Spindles Solid steel spindles with 1 inch 25 4 mm I D bearings Deck Drive Electric clutch mounted on horizontal engine shaft B Section belt with self tensioning idler from electric clutch to transfer shaft mounted on deck Blades are driven by one B Section belt w self tensioning idler from transfer shaft on deck to blade spindles Deck Full floating d...

Page 17: ...t Frame Mount Bolts 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m Anti Scalp Roller Nyloc Nut See Figure 10 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m Anti Scalp Roller Whizlock Nut See Figure 10 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m Engine Mounting Bolts 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m Wheel Lug Nuts 90 95 ft lb 122 129 N m Wheel Motor Mounting Bolts 72 77 ft lb 98 104 N m Wheel Hub Slotted Nut minimum 125 ft lb 169 N m Rollover Protection System Roll Bar Mounting B...

Page 18: ...l 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 fuel tank The ignition switch is used to start and stop the engine The switch has three positions OFF ON and START Insert key into switch and rotate clockwise to the ON position Rotate clockwise to the...

Page 19: ... of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage Make sure you understand the controls their locations their functions and their safety requirements Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps Operating Instructions Raise the Rollover Protection System ROPS Important Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary 1 Rem...

Page 20: ...l persons are clear of the mower deck and discharge area before engaging PTO Important Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged 1 Set the throttle to the MIDWAY position 2 Pull the PTO switch outward to the ROTATE position 3 Place the throttle in the FAST position to begin mowing Disengaging the PTO 1 Set the throttle to the MIDWAY position 2 Push the PTO switch in to the STOP positi...

Page 21: ... the neutral position Figure 7 1 Handles Out Neutral Lock 4 Forward 2 Handles In Neutral 5 Reverse 3 Front of Unit Driving in Reverse 1 Move the motion control levers inward to the center to the neutral unlocked position 2 To move rearward in a straight line applying equal pressure pull both motion control levers rearward To turn left or right release pressure on the motion control lever toward th...

Page 22: ...tion 2 Disengage the PTO 3 Engage the park brake 4 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop 5 After adjusting the height of cut adjust the anti scalp rollers by removing the nyloc nut bushing spring disc washer and whizlock nut 6 Place the rollers in one of the positions shown Figure 9 Rollers will maintain 3 4 inch 19 mm clearance to the ground to minimize gouging and ...

Page 23: ...nit If individual ramps must be used use enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider than the unit Do Not exceed a 15 angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward Loading a Unit Use extreme caution when l...

Page 24: ...mpt 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 24 ...

Page 25: ... slotted nut torque specifications Check the wheel lug nuts After the first 250 hours Change the hydraulic filter 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 pins Check the seat belt Check for loose hardware Clean the engine cooling system Clean the grass build up from under the deck Ev...

Page 26: ...the engine with the oil level below the LOW or ADD mark on the dipstick or over the FULL mark Check Battery Charge Service Interval Monthly 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...

Page 27: ...l bushing blade assembly into spindle Figure 12 1 Use wrench here for blade installation This nut has been torqued to 140 145 ft lb 190 197 N m 2 Torque to 55 60 ft lb 75 81 N m Apply lubricant to threads as needed to prevent seizing Copper based anti seize preferable Grease acceptable substitute C Apply lubricant to threads of blade bolt as needed to prevent seizing Copper based anti seize prefer...

Page 28: ...lever in then moving both levers in engine must initiate shutdown whether operator is on seat or not Note If machine does not pass any of these tests do not operate Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER Important It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing Check Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Pins Service Int...

Page 29: ...ghten until snug Do Not overtighten Note The baffle is labeled HOT and COLD The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil The HOT level shows the level of oil when it is at 225 F 107 C The COLD level shows the level of the oil when it is at 75 F 24 C Fill to the appropriate level depending upon the temperature of the oil For example If the oil is about 150 F 65 C fill to halfway between the...

Page 30: ...eel Hubs section for special lubrication instructions on the front casters wheel hubs Number 6 Mule Drive Belt Idler Arm Located Under Engine Frame Number 7 Pump Drive Belt Idler Arm Located Under Engine Frame 3 Lubricate front caster pivots once a year Remove hex plug and cap Thread grease zerk in hole and pump with grease until it oozes out around top bearing Remove grease zerk and thread plug b...

Page 31: ...o caster fork Reinstall caster bolt and tighten nut fully Important To prevent seal and bearing damage check the bearing adjustment often Spin the caster tire The tire should not spin freely more than 1 or 2 revolutions or have any side play If the wheel spins freely adjust torque on spacer nut until there is a slight amount of drag Reapply thread locking adhesive Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot Serv...

Page 32: ... down machine and recheck oil level Note Do Not change hydraulic system oil except for what can be drained when changing filter unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been extremely hot Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic system by introducing contaminates into the system Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Torque Specification Service Interval After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours...

Page 33: ... top holes or remove them completely for this adjustment 5 Raise the deck to the 5 inch 12 7 cm height position also transport position and take all force off of the two large deck lift springs by loosening the nuts at the front of each spring Figure 14 6 Lower the deck to the 1 1 2 inch 3 81 cm height position 7 Place a 3 4 inch 19 mm thick block of wood under each of the two rear anti scalp roll...

Page 34: ...Tension Adjustment Self tensioning idler adjust as follows 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Check to make sure the center of the bolt head in the center of the spring loaded pulley on left side engine deck support is positioned between the centers of the two alignment holes in the left support plate Figure 15 and Figure 16 It is necessary to adj...

Page 35: ...etween washers Figure 18 3 If adjustment is necessary tighten the nut directly below the yoke and loosen the bottom nut bottom one of the two tightened together below the spring Turn the nut directly below the washer top nut of the two tightened together until the correct measurement is obtained Tighten the two nuts together and repeat on opposite side of unit Turn clockwise to shorten spring leng...

Page 36: ...ole should be centered allowing lever to pivot outward to the neutral lock position 5 If adjustment is needed loosen the nut against the yoke and while applying slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the appropriate direction until lever is centered keeping rearward pressure on the lever will keep the pin at the end of the slot and allow the ad...

Page 37: ...essary adjustments 9 Bring the motion control lever into the neutral position Adjust pump control rod length by rotating the double nuts on the rod in the appropriate direction until the wheels slightly creep in reverse Figure 20 Move the motion control lever to the reverse position and while applying slight pressure to the lever allow the reverse indicator spring to bring the levers back to neutr...

Page 38: ...09 inches 5 3 cm with seat up Note To prevent the engine from cutting out when operating over rough ground the unit is equipped with a time delayed seat switch When the operator raises off the seat with either the brake disengaged or the PTO engaged the engine should stop after 1 2 second has elapsed 2 To adjust seat switch actuator rod length loosen lock nut on bottom of the actuator rod 5 16 x 7...

Page 39: ...hout cooling shroud clean out covers will cause engine damage due to overheating Clean Grass Build Up Under Deck Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Raise deck to the transport 5 inch 12 7 cm cutting height position Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support CAUTION Rais...

Page 40: ...es must be within relevant federal state or local laws If a battery is being replaced or if the unit containing the battery is no longer operating and is being scrapped take the battery to a local certified recycling center If no local recycling is available return the battery to any certified battery reseller 40 ...

Page 41: ... valve 3 Oil level in the crankcase is low 3 Add oil to the crankcase 4 The throttle and choke are not in the correct position 4 Be sure the throttle control is midway between the SLOW and FAST positions and the choke is in the ON position for a cold engine or the OFF position for a warm engine 5 Dirt in fuel filter 5 Replace the fuel filter 6 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 6 Conta...

Page 42: ...de 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 uneven cutting height Blades tips should be even within 3 16 inch which is approximately one blade thickness 7 ...

Page 43: ...ELLOW TAN ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE DK BLUE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE GREY GREY GREY GREY PINK BLACK STRIPE IGNITION SWITCH HOUR METER PTO SWITCH SWITCH IN ORANGE TO PINK BLACK SWITCH OUT ORANGE TO GREY NOTE CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM WIRE END BOTH MOTION CONTROL SWITCHES ARE CLOSED WITH CONTROL LEVERS IN NEUTRAL LOCK POSITION RH MOTION CONTROL LH MOTION CONTROL CLOSED WITH BRAKE ENGAGED DK GREEN ...

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Page 45: ...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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