Exmark Lazer Z Series User Manual

Maintenance
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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.
7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe
reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock
(black)connectionisthersttodisconnect).
CheckMowerBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstated
intheCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck
procedure.
3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.
4.Reinstalltheblades(iftheywereremoved)inthe
followingorder:
A.Installbushingthroughbladewithbushing
angeonbottom(grass)sideofblade.
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Figure29
1.Installbushinginbladepriortoinstallingbushingin
spindle.
B.Installbushing/bladeassemblyintospindle.
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Figure30
1.Usewrenchherefor
bladeinstallation.This
nuthasbeentorquedto
130-160ft-lb(176-217
N-m)
2.Torqueto55-60ft-lb
(75-81N-m)Apply
lubricanttothreads
asneededtoprevent
seizing.Copper-based
anti-seizepreferable.
Greaseacceptable
substitute.
C.Applylubricanttothreadsofbladeboltas
neededtopreventseizing.Copper-based
anti-seizepreferable.Greaseacceptable
substitute.Installbladeboltngertight.Place
wrenchonthetopspindlenutthentorquethe
bladeboltsto55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m).
Important:Onreardischargedecks,theRH
bladerotatescounterclockwise.Besureto
reinstallthatbladeontotheRHspindleonly.
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Exmark Lazer Z Series Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kawasaki, Kohler
Engine Type	Air-cooled, 4-stroke, gasoline
Cutting Width	52 in, 60 in, 72 in
Deck Construction	Fabricated
Deck Material	Steel
Drive Type	Hydrostatic
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Forward Speed	Up to 12.5 mph
Reverse Speed	Up to 5 mph
Tires (Rear)	26 x 12-12 (depending on model)
Turning Radius	Zero-turn
Cutting Height	1.5-5 inches (adjustable)
Speed	Up to 12.5 mph
Warranty	5-year / 1, 500-hour (Engine warranty varies by manufacturer)