Exmark Ultra Vac QDS Laser Z XS, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Part No 103 8854 For Ultra Vac Serial Nos 510 000 Higher to fit Units 352 000 Higher ...

Page 2: ...or blower becomes clogged stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Remove spark plug wire s or remove key before cleaning blockage Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts Keep off mower unless seat platform is provided Keep others off mower Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make s...

Page 3: ...bmitting 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 res...

Page 4: ...ration If additional information is needed or should you require trained mechanic service contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer 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 se...

Page 5: ... System 5 3 Assembly Instructions 3 1 Assembly Diagram 6 3 2 Install Hopper Assembly 7 11 3 3 Install Blower Assembly 11 12 3 4 Assemble Tubes 12 13 3 5 Install the Front Weight 13 15 3 6 Install the Caster Weights 15 3 7 Adjustments 15 16 4 Operation 4 1 Pre Start 16 4 2 Mowing 16 17 4 3 Bagger Removal for Side Discharge 17 18 4 4 Transporting 18 19 5 Maintenance 5 1 Periodic Maintenance 20 21 5 ...

Page 6: ...owner s responsibility to explain this material to them 1 2 3 Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel Never allow children teenagers or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator 1 2 4 Avoid mowing while people especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for...

Page 7: ... grass collection system is installed DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD There are rotating blades in the blower and under the mower deck WHAT CAN HAPPEN Blade contact can cause serious operator or bystander injury or even death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do NOT reach into Blower unless Rotation Indicator has Stopped Disengage PTO stop engine remove key WAIT FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP Do NOT operate mower without...

Page 8: ...of the machine will change as the Ultra Vac QDS hopper fills with grass clippings Use progressively greater care on slopes as the hopper fills Always install and remove the Ultra Vac QDS including counterweights as instructed Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction Do not operate the mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac QDS installed 1 4 SAFETY SIGNS 1 4 1 Keep all s...

Page 9: ...ower PART NO 1 653558 LOCATION Top of Idler Arm PART NO 1 653554 LOCATION Rear of Bag PART NO 103 6607 LOCATION Top of Caster Weights Top of Blower PART NO 98 5954 LOCATION Under Bearing Cover PART NO 103 6606 LOCATION Top of Front Weight ...

Page 10: ...zer Z XS All Serial Numbers None Required 2 2 DIMENSIONS 5 2 1 Overall unit length w Ultra Vac QDS 60 Deck 72 Deck Lazer Z XP Lazer Z XS 107 90 274 1 cm 112 00 284 5 cm Lazer Z Air Cooled 106 65 270 9 cm 110 75 281 3 cm Lazer Z Liquid Cooled 106 90 271 5 cm 111 00 281 9 cm 5 2 2 Overall unit width w Ultra Vac QDS 60 Deck 72 Deck All Units 74 44 189 1 cm 86 49 219 7 cm 2 3 BAGGING SYSTEM 5 3 1 Weig...

Page 11: ...evis Pin 4 4 20 Hair Pin large 4 4 21 Chute Pivot Pin 1 1 22 Hair Pin small 1 1 23 3 8 16 x 1 00 Hex Screw 13 16 LZ 352 000 509 999 LZ XP XS All LZ 510 000 Higher Item Description QTY 60 72 24 3 8 Whizlock Nut 20 23 25 3 8 Spring Disk Washer 13 16 26 Handle Mount 1 27 Belt Shield Stud 1 1 28 3 8 16 x 75 Hex Screw 3 3 29 Belt Cover Spacer 1 60 only 1 60 only 30 7 16 Spring Disk Washer 2 60 only 2 6...

Page 12: ...isk washers Item 25 and 3 8 16 whizlock nuts Item 24 For Lazer Z XP Lazer Z XS and Lazer Z SN 510 000 and Higher units 3 2 5 Attach the handle assembly Item 7 onto frame bracket Item 16 using 3 8 16 x 1 00 screws Item 23 3 8 spring disk washers Item 25 and 3 8 16 whizlock nuts Item 24 Make sure that the raised portion of the spring disk washer faces the head of the screw 3 2 6 Install the frame br...

Page 13: ... support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall which could cause injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support 3 2 12 Remove the E clip and handle from the handle assembly Item 7 Discard the mount that came with the handle assembly Install the handle and E clip onto the handle mount Item 26 that ...

Page 14: ... the Lazer Z unit or ROPS kit and replace with the 3 8 16 thin nyloc nut Item 45 provided with this Ultra Vac 2 Install the 3 8 16 thin nyloc nut and spring disk washer to bolt protruding from the wheel motor channel as shown NOTE Be sure the spring disk washer cone is installed towards the nyloc nut Units with Serial Numbers below 440 000 require use of a Grade 5 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 screw spring disk ...

Page 15: ...he lower roll bar tubes c Locate the upper u shaped section of the roll bar Install the upper roll bar section using one 1 2 13 x 3 1 4 capscrew from step b and one 1 2 13 hex flange lock nut on each side Do not over tighten Make sure upper roll bar can pivot freely Notes Make sure the capscrew and nuts are installed with the nut to the inside of the roll bar Make sure the tab on the lanyard washe...

Page 16: ...ght hand belt cover Remove the belt cover mounting stud that protrudes from the deck 3 3 2 Remove the deck drive belt from around the right hand spindle sheave 3 3 3 Support the right mower blade and shaft so that it will not fall out of the deck when the right sheave nut is removed 3 3 4 Remove the right sheave nut spring disk washer and sheave from the spindle shaft Block the blade rotation with...

Page 17: ...during bagging operation 3 3 9 Install the belt cover mounting stud Item 27 included in the Ultra Vac QDS completing kit For 60 inch units only install the spacer Item 29 two 7 16 spring disk washers Item 30 and the plastic knob as shown in Figure 6 The knob does not need to be tightened against the washers at this time FIGURE 6 3 3 10 Install the mounting pin weldment Item 18 to the blower assemb...

Page 18: ...the hardware sets removed from the lower tube in step 3 4 1 The heads of the screws must be inside the tube to prevent accumulation of grass inside the tube The washer and the nut should be installed on the outside of the tube Use the remaining three hardware sets to plug the exposed holes in the lower tube On 60 Lazer Z units discard the remaining hardware sets 3 4 3 Slip the upper end of the tub...

Page 19: ...of the floor pan FIGURE 9 3 5 6 For Lazer Z units prior to SN 440 000 with a ROPS Open the floor pan and install 4 weight plates behind the front panel 1 weight plate in front of the front panel and 2 weight mounting plates Items 35 and 41 as shown in Figure 12 using 4 5 16 18 x 2 0 screws 4 5 16 flat washers and 4 5 16 18 whizlock nuts Items 36 37 and 38 3 5 7 Hook weight plate assembly Item 40 o...

Page 20: ...ble the weight brackets Item 33 to the caster weights Item 11 using the 3 8 16 square head bolts Item 34 and 3 8 whizlock nuts Item 25 Unit 1 5 Bracket 2 0 Bracket Lazer Z 60 Units 1 1 Lazer Z 72 Units 2 Lazer Z XP 60 Units 2 1 Lazer Z XP 72 Units 2 Lazer Z XS 60 Units 2 2 Lazer Z XP 72 Units 2 1 Second 2 0 bracket is included in Ultra Vac XS completion kit 103 7876 2 Second 2 0 bracket is include...

Page 21: ...e links to increase the force With the door closed both links should be slightly tight to minimize rattling 3 7 2 Door opening After adjusting the hinge links for door closing the handle link Figure 13 C can be adjusted to obtain maximum door opening Lengthen the link to open the door farther Shorten the link to open the door less The maximum door opening is limited by the contacting arm hitting t...

Page 22: ...pty the hopper first shut off deck drive Lift up on the handle to open the door and empty the hopper If the unit is to be driven onto a truck or trailer with the hopper full always back the unit up the ramp This will reduce the chance of rearward tip up See section 4 1 Transporting for additional information regarding loading a unit on a truck or trailer 4 2 4 Close and latch the door before conti...

Page 23: ...ght remove the 2 hairpins that retain it and then lift it from the mount plates The weights and brackets bolted to the floor pan remain on the unit Note The removable weights are heavy Use care when lifting them Make sure that you can hold them securely before lifting them Use caution when positioning your hands so that you do not set them down on your hands or fingers Note The portions of the Ult...

Page 24: ...ious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 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 exceed a 15 angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck Avoid sudden acceleratio...

Page 25: ...ccidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire s off the spark plug s before you do any maintenance Also push the wire s aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug s WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD The engine can become very hot WHAT CAN HAPPEN Touching a hot engine can cause s...

Page 26: ... TO AVOID THE HAZARD Allow engine parts especially the muffler to cool before touching Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest covered grass covered brush covered unimproved land 5 2 ADJUSTMENTS Your Ultra Vac QDS was adjusted at the factory to operate properly However there are three basic adjus...

Page 27: ...he blower 6 3 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 6 4 If there is excessive blowout from the deck check to make sure that the rear screen in the hood is clear of grass build up It is recommended that the screen and mesh por...

Page 28: ...ith the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Exmark Customer Service Department The Exmark Warranty Company 2101 Ashland Avenue Beatrice NE 68310 402 223 6375 or service exmark com Owner s Responsibilities The Exmark turf equipment including any defective part must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period This warranty extends...

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