Exmark LAZER Z E Series User Manual

Maintenance
Figure28
1.Positive(+)cableondischargedbattery
2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery
3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery
4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock
5.Boosterbattery
6.Dischargedbattery
7.Engineblock
4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe
positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.
5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother
terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.
6.MAKETHEFINALCONNECTIONON
THEENGINEBLOCKOFTHESTALLED
VEHICLE(NOTTOTHENEGATIVEPOST)
AWAYFROMTHEBATTERY .STANDBACK
(seeFigure29).
Figure29
1.Engineblock
2.Negative(–)cable
7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe
reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock
(black)connectionisthersttodisconnect).
CheckMowerBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstatedin
theCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection.
3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.
4.Reinstalltheblades(iftheywereremoved)inthe
followingorder:
A.Installbushingthroughbladewithbushing
angeonbottom(grass)sideofblade.
Figure30
1.Installbushinginbladepriortoinstallingbushingin
spindle.
B.Installbushing/bladeassemblyintospindle.
Makesurethesplinesonthebushingare
engagedinthespindlebeforetighteningthe
bolt.
Figure31
1.Usewrenchhereforbladeinstallation.Thisnuthas
beentorquedto90ft-lb(122N-m)minimum
2.Torqueto50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)Applylubricantto
threadsasneededtopreventseizing.Copper-based
anti-seizepreferable.Greaseacceptablesubstitute.
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Exmark LAZER Z E Series Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kawasaki
Transmission	Hydro-Drive
Deck Construction	Fabricated
Deck Material	10-gauge steel
Turning Radius	Zero
Cutting Width	52, 60, 72 inches
Category	Commercial
Type	Zero-Turn
Engine Type	4-cycle, V-Twin
Engine Options	Kawasaki
Speed	Up to 10 mph forward, 5 mph reverse
Warranty	5-year limited
Horsepower	23.5 - 27
Cutting Height	1.0 - 5.0 inches in 0.25 inch increments