Exmark LAZER Z DS Series User manual

LAZERZ®DS-SERIES
ForSerialNos.
400,000,000&Higher
PartNo.4503-187Rev.B

WARNING
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oroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunlessthe
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denedinSection4442,maintainedineffective
workingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionof
re.
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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour
ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully
designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum
amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free
operation.
Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark
mower.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.
Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower,
maintainitsmaximumefciency,andpromotesafe
operation.
Important:Tomaximizesafety,performance,
andproperoperationofthismachine,itis
essentialthatalloperatorscarefullyreadand
fullyunderstandthecontentsoftheOperator’s
manualprovidedwiththeproduct.Safe
operationofExmarkequipmentisessential.
Failuretocomplywiththeoperatinginstructions
orreceivepropertrainingmayresultininjury.
Gotohttp://www.Exmark.comforadditional
safeoperationinformation,suchassafetytips,
trainingmaterials,andOperator’smanuals.
Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould
yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.
AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare
keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing
andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient
serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They
carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem
promptlyforyoufromthefactory.
AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
3

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals......................11
Specications........................................................18
Systems..........................................................18
Dimensions....................................................20
TorqueRequirements.....................................21
ProductOverview.................................................21
Operation..............................................................22
Controls.........................................................22
Pre-Start.........................................................24
OperatingInstructions...................................24
Transporting..................................................29
Maintenance..........................................................32
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............32
PeriodicMaintenance........................................33
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................33
CheckBatteryCharge.....................................33
CheckMowerBlades......................................35
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................36
CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll
Bar)Pins....................................................39
CheckSeatBelt...............................................39
CheckforLooseHardware.............................39
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................39
ChangeEngineOil.........................................39
CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................40
CheckTirePressures......................................40
CheckConditionOfBelts...............................40
LubricateGreaseFittings................................40
WheelHub-SlottedNutTorque
Specication...............................................41
LubricateBrakeHandlePivot.........................42
LubricateBrakeRodBushings........................42
LubricateMotionControlBronze
Bushings....................................................42
DrainFuelFilter/WaterSeparator...................42
ChangeFuelFilter/WaterSeparator................42
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid..........................................................42
CheckEngineCoolantLevel...........................43
ChangeEngineCoolant..................................43
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................44
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................45
MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade
Anti-seize)..................................................45
Copper-BasedAnti-seize...............................45
DielectricGrease............................................45
Adjustments......................................................46
DeckLeveling................................................46
PumpDriveBeltTension................................47
DeckBeltTension..........................................47
MuleDriveBeltTensionAdjustment..............47
SecondaryMuleBeltDriveTension
Adjustment(RearDischargeUnits
Only)..........................................................48
AlternatorBeltTension..................................48
BeltGuideAdjustment(SideDischarge
UnitsOnly)................................................48
ParkingBrakeAdjustment..............................48
ElectricClutchAdjustment.............................49
ReverseIndicatorAdjustment.........................51
MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..............51
MotionControlDamperAdjustment..............53
CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load
Adjustment................................................53
Cleaning............................................................54
CleanEngineCoolingSystem.........................54
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................54
CleantheRadiator..........................................54
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................55
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................55
WasteDisposal...............................................55
Troubleshooting....................................................56
Schematics............................................................59
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Safety
Safety
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheB71.4
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer
reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply
withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal
injury.
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
Figure2
SafetyAlertSymbol
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,
WARNING,orCAUTION.
DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor
seriousinjury.
WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeath
orseriousinjury.
CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminor
ormoderateinjury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmay
beavailableonourwebsite.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate
orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate
amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave
adultsupervision.Besureateenager:
1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's
Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;
2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and
3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate
thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe
mowerwithouttakingrisks.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,
substantialfootwear,andhearingprotection.
Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymayget
tangledinmovingparts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
5

Safety
bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe
thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal
injurytotheoperatororbystanders.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsdieselfuelisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromdieselfuelcanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,
inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanydieselfuelthatspills.
•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller
neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows
dieselfueltoexpand.Overllingmay
resultinfuelleakageordamagetothe
engineoremissionsystem.
•Neversmokewhenhandlingdieselfuel,
andstayawayfromanopenameor
wheredieselfuelfumesmaybeignitedby
spark.
•Storedieselfuelinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoradd
fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe
engineishot.
•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcausepropertydamage.
•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•DoNotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson
theground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfromafuel
dispensernozzle.
•Ifafueldispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.DoNot
useanozzlelockopendevice.
WARNING
Dieselfuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandfuel
tank/containeropening.
•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.
•Neversiphonbymouth.
•Checkthattheoperatorspresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
6

Safety
Operation
WARNING
Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer,
becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur
oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass,
brush,etc.cancatchre.
•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to
coolbeforetouching.
•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommuferand
enginearea.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill
you.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned
areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes
cancollect.
•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,
DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts
withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.
•Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass
collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.
•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Stopengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,removekeyand
engageparkingbrake:
–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower.
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal
vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemower).
–Beforeclearingblockages.
–Wheneveryouleavethemower.
•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
engageparkingbrake:
–Beforerefueling.
–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.
WARNING
Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan
becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact
withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic
amputationorseverelacerations.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesinplace
andworkingproperly.
•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing
awayfromrotatingparts.
•NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate
themowerwhenpeople,especiallychildren,or
petsareinthearea.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen
makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.
•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecaution
whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato
bemowed.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.
•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SlopeOperation
UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning
onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould
occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation
onslopes.
7

Safety
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause
slidingandlossofcontrol.Wheelsdroppingover
edges,ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
deathordrowning.
•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.
•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.
•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.
•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer
neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
(Figure3).
Figure3
1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15
degrees
2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmowerand/orhand
trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees,near
drop-offsandwater.
3.Water
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree
limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan
hideobstacles.
•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dipsandrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.
•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep
slopesordownhillmaycausethemowertolose
traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay
resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.
•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades
andproceedslowlyofftheslope.
•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove
stability.
•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machineandcauselossofcontrol.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalled
ontheunit.
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges,ditches,
steepbanks,orwatercancauserollovers,which
mayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.
•DoNotremovetheROPS.
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbaris
down.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.
•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquickly
intheeventofanemergency.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,andelectricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsandDoNotcontact
them.
•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS
inspected.
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Safety
•ReplaceadamagedROPS.DoNotrepairor
revise.
•Anyaccessories,alterations,orattachmentsadded
totheROPSmustbeapprovedbyExmark.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengine
andremovekey.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom
accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease
oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate
intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome
combustibleandmayresultinare.
•LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore
nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot
lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
•Disconnectbatterybeforemakinganyrepairs.
Disconnectthenegativeterminalrstandthe
positivelast.Reconnectpositiverstandnegative
last.
•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing
them.Onlyreplacedamagedblades.Never
straightenorweldthem.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugcharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingfrombattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
DANGER
Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay
produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan
explodecausingseriousinjury.
•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway
frombattery.
•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbattery
inanenclosedspace.
•Makesureventingpathofbatteryis
alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith
acid.
•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichispoisonousandcancausesevere
burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor
ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.
•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and
rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing
whenhandlingelectrolyte.
•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.
•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith
waterandcalladoctorimmediately.
CAUTION
Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere
ispotentialforsparksandengagementof
components.Sparkscouldcauseanexplosion
ormovingpartscouldaccidentallyengage
causingpersonalinjury.
Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF”
positionbeforechargingthebattery.
•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.
•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.
•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.
9

Safety
WARNING
Removalormodicationoforiginalequipment,
partsand/oraccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,
controllability,andsafetyofthemachine.
Unauthorizedmodicationstotheoriginal
equipmentorfailuretouseoriginalExmark
partscouldleadtoseriousinjuryordeath.
Unauthorizedchangestothemachine,engine,
fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateapplicable
safetystandardssuchas:ANSI,OSHAand
NFPAand/orgovernmentregulationssuchas
EPAandCARB.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid
accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctor
familiarwiththisformofinjuryorgangrenemay
result.
•Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulicuid
hosesandlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.
•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,to
ndhydraulicleaks.
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembyplacingthemotioncontrollevers
inneutralandshuttingofftheenginebefore
performinganyworkonthehydraulicsystem.
WARNING
Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhigh
pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponentscan
resultinsystemfailure,fuelleakageandpossible
explosion.
Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuelltersfor
highpressuresystems.
TowingSafety
•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe
hitchpoint.
•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's
recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towed
weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe
machine,operator,andballast;otherwise
hydrostatictransmissionfailuremayoccur.Use
counterweightsorwheelweightsasdescribedin
theattachmentmanufacturer'smanual.
•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed
equipment.
•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipment
maycauselossoftraction,increasedriskof
rollover,andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowed
weightandslowdown.
•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe
towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance
tostop.
•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.
•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.
•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.
•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror
distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.
•Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe
backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply
onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove
anyairbubbles.
•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.
93-6687
1.Donotstephere.
106-2733
1.Fast3.Slow
2.Continuousvariable
setting
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
107-3069
1.Warning-thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.
2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keep
therollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedposition
andweartheseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhen
therollbarisdown.
3.ReadtheOperator’smanual;driveslowlyandcarefully.
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112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.
115-2903
1.Grease
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouch
thehotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructions
ontorquingthebladebolt/nutto55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m).
116-8598
RearDischargeUnitsOnly
117–2718
120-0625
1.Pinchpoint,hand-keephandsaway.
126-2055
1.Wheellugnuttorque95ft-lb(129N-m)(4x)
2.Wheelhubnuttorque235ft-lb(319N-m)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’smanualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst
100hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.
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126-4664
126-4748
1.Warning-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.
126-4754
SideDischargeUnitsOnly
1.Moveupordowntoadjust
2.Cuttingheight
3.4.5inches(114mm)andhigher(3visibleholes)
4.3.5-4.25inches(89-108mm)(2visibleholes)
5.1.0-3.25inches(25-83mm)(1visiblehole)
126-4755
1.Parkingbrake-released
2.Parkingbrake-engaged
3.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperate
thismachineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearing
protection.
4.Warning-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.
5.Warning-DisengagePTO,movedriveleversoutto
neutrallockposition,engageparkingbrake,andstop
enginebeforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.
126-4756
1.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot-stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
2.Thrownobjecthazard-Pickupobjectsthatcouldbe
thrownbymower.DoNotoperatewhenpeopleand
petsareinthearea.Keepdeectorinplace.
3.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders-do
notcarrypassengers,lookforwardanddownwhen
operatingthemachine,lookbehindanddownwhen
reversing.
4.Cuttingheight-low
5.Cuttingheight-high
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Safety
126-4757
1.ReadtheOperator’smanual.
2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
3.Heightofcut
126-4758
SideDischargeUnitsOnly
126-4759
1.Startrelay4.Oilpressurerelay
2.Fanrelay5.Chargerelay
3.Glowrelay
126-4760
PumpBeltRouting
126-4762
1.PTOkillrelay2.PTOrelay
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Safety
126-4848
1.Fuel-Off3.Lefttank
2.Righttank
126-4859
1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,fanblades-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keep
allguardsinplace.Stopengineandremovekeybefore
adjusting,servicingorcleaning.
126-4761
1.Readandunderstandtheoperator’smanualbefore
servicingthismachine.
7.Seeengineowner’smanualforservice.
2.Checkengineoilevery8hours8.Checkhydraulicoillevel(Onlyuserecommendedhydro
oil)every40hours.
3.Checktirepressure-10psi(2x)every40hours.9.Greasebeltidlers(3x)every500hours.
4.Greasebrakebrackets(2x)every200hours10.Greasedeckstruts(2x)every40hours.
5.Greasedeckliftpivotevery40hours.11.Greasedeckpivots(4x)every40hours.
6.Greasefrontcasterwheelbearings(2x)every500hours.12.Greasefrontcasterpivots(4x)every500hours.
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Safety
126-4763
1.Engine-Off5.PTO-Pushdownto
disengage
2.Engine-On6.Glowplug-Pressand
holdfor15seconds.
3.Engine-Start7.SeeOperator’smanual.
4.PTO-Pulluptoengage
126-6464
SideDischargeUnits
1.Thrownobjectshazard
-keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthe
machine
3.Cutting/dismemberment
ofhandorfoot-stay
awayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.
2.Thrownobjectshazard,
mower-donotoperate
withoutthedeector,
dischargecoverorgrass
collectionsystemin
place.
126-6599
RearDischargeUnits
1.Thrownobjectshazard
-keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthe
machine.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
ofhand-stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsin
place.
LightSymbols
1.Engineoilpressure2.Electricalglowplugs
preheat
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Safety
126-4743
1.Machinespeed5.Reverse
2.Fast6.ReadtheOperator’smanualbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance.
3.Slow7.Rotatecounterclockwisetorelease;rotateclockwiseto
lock.
4.Neutral8.Pushthemachine.
132-0871
1.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;donotoperatethis
vehicleunlessyouaretrained;wearhearingprotection.
4.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotuse
dualramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthe
machineandthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;
backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardoffthe
ramp.
2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard—keephandsandfeetaway
frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Bodilyharmhazard—lookbehindyouwhenmowingin
reverse.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersaway.6.Tippinghazardonslopes—donotuseonslopesnear
openwater;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
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Specications
Specications
Systems
Engine
•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil
•RPM:FullSpeed:3850±50RPM(PTOnot
engaged)Idle:1400±100RPM
FuelSystem
•Capacity:15.5gal.(58.6L)
•TypeofFuel:Dieselfuel,40cetaneorhigheror
biodieseluptoB20(20%biodiesel,80%petro
diesel).
•FuelFilter:In-line113Micron
ExmarkP/N112-7836.
•FuelShut-OffValve:1/4turn(“OFF”,right
tank,lefttank,)
•Fuelgaugeinlefthandfueltank.
ElectricalSystem
•ChargingSystem:ExternalAlternator
•ChargingCapacity:60amps
•BatteryType:BCIGroup26
•RecommendedMinimumBatteryCCA:540CCA
•BatteryVoltage:12Volt
•Polarity:NegativeGround
•Fuses:One20ampbladetype;one40ampblade
type;one50ampbladetype
SafetyInterlockSystem
•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and
motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart
engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe
intheseattostarttheengine.)
•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged,
brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare
movedinorenginewillstop.
•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or
bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition
whilebrakeisengaged.
EngineOverheatProtectionSystem
PTOwilldisengage,analarmwillsound,andthe
coolanttemperaturegaugewillbeintheredarea
whentheenginetemperaturereachesanoverheat
condition.ThePTOwillnotre-engageuntilthe
enginehascooledandthePTOswitchismanually
shut-offandre-engaged.
Note:Iftheenginecoolantlevelisbelowthe
indicatorlineontheoverowbottlewhenthe
engineiscold,thecoolanttemperaturegaugemay
notregistercorrectlyduringoperationand/or
thewarningbuzzermaynotsoundiftheengine
overheats.RefertoCheckEngineCoolantLevel
inMaintenance.
CoolingSystem
•Fan:Electricwithcontinuousoperationwith
enginerunning.
•CoolantLiquid:50/50mixofHavoline™
extendedlifeantifreezeandwater.
•CoolantCapacity:4quarts
OperatorControls
•SteeringandMotionControl:
Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto
twoheights.
–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,
controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.
–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition
oftheleversrelativetoeachother.
–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in
slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.
•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch
(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.
•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.
•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting
heighttodesiredposition.
•DeckLiftAssistPedal:Footpedalthatassistsin
raisingthedeck.
Seat
•Type:Deluxesuspensionseathighback,low
prolefoam-in-placecushion(dampened,
adjustablespringsuspension)andarmrests,
adjustablebackangle.
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Specications
•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccessto
hydraulicpumps,batteryandothercomponents.
Heldintiltedpositionwithscissor—typelinks.
Adjustableforeandaftseattrack.
•Armrests:Moldedadjustableip-uparmrests.
•SeatSafetySwitch:Integratedseatswitch.
Timedelayseatswitcheliminatesroughground
cut-outs.
HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem
•HydrostaticPumps:TwoHydroGearPW
variabledisplacementpistonpumps.
•WheelMotors:TwoParker/Rosswith11/4inch
taperedshafts.
•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydrooil.
•HydraulicOilCapacity:5.5qt.(5.2L)
•HydraulicFilter:Replaceablecartridgetype.
P/N103-2146:25microns,Nobypass
•Speeds:
–0-12.0mph(19.3km/hr)forward.
–0-8.0mph(12.9km/hr)reverse.
•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.
Tires&Wheels
Drive—AllUnits
TypePneumatic(Air-Filled)
Quantity2
TreadSize“Multi-TracC/S”
Size26x12.00-12
PlyRating4
Pressure10psi(69kPa)
FrontCaster
SideDischargeRearDischarge
TypeSemi-PneumaticSemi-Pneumatic
Quantity22
TreadSizeSmoothSmooth
Size13x6.50-615x6.00-6
CuttingDeck
•CuttingWidth:
–60inch(152.4cm)
–72inch(182.9cm)
•Discharge:SideorRear
•BladeSize:(3ea.)
–60inchDeck:20.75inches(52.7cm)
–72inchDeck:24.75inches(62.9cm)
•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith1.18inch
(30mm)I.D.bearings.
•DeckDrive:
–Electricclutchmountedonhorizontalengine
shaft.“B”Sectionbelt(withself-tensioning
idler)fromelectricclutchtodeck.
–BladesDrivenBy:
◊SideDischarge:One“B”Sectionbelt
(w/self-tensioningidler)fromtransfer
shaftondecktobladespindles.
◊RearDischarge:One“B”Sectionbelt
(w/self-tensioningidler)fromelectric
clutchtocenterandLHbladespindles.
RHspindleisdrivenbyone“B”Section
hexbelt(w/self-tensioningidler)fromthe
centerbladespindle.
•Deck:
–SideDischarge:Fulloatingdeckisattached
toout-frontsupportframe.Sixanti-scalp
rollersprovidemaximumturfprotection.
Deckdesignallowsforbagging,mulchingor
sidedischarge.
–RearDischarge:Fulloatingdeckisattached
toout-frontsupportframe.Fouranti-scalp
rollersandsidebumpersprovidemaximum
turfprotection.Deckdesignallowsforrear
dischargeornishcut(reduceddischarge).
•DeckDepth:
–SideDischarge:6.0inches(15.2cm)
–RearDischarge:5.5inches(14.0cm)
•CuttingHeightAdjustment:
Anextra-longcushionedleverisusedtoadjust
thecuttingheight:
–SideDischarge:from1inch(2.5cm)to
5inches(12.7cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)
increments.
–RearDischarge:from11/2inches(3.8cm)
to5inches(12.7cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)
increments.
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Specications
Thecuttingheightadjustmenthandlehasa
transportpositionandalladjustmentscanbe
madewhiletheoperatorremainsseated.Units
alsohaveafootoperateddeckliftassistleverto
aidinraisingthedeck.
•MulchingKit:Optional.
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
SideDischargeUnits:
60inchDeck72inchDeck
WithoutDeck53.5inches
(135.9cm)
61.5inches
(156.2cm)
DeectorUp61.4inches
(156.0cm)
74.3inches
(188.7cm)
DeectorDown72.8inches
(184.9cm)
85.8inches
(217.9cm)
RearDischargeUnits:
60inchDeck72inchDeck
66.2inches(168.2cm)78.2inches(198.7cm)
OverallLength:
SideDischargeUnits:
60inchDeck72inchDeck
RollBar-Up81.9inches
(208.0cm)
85.8inches
(217.9cm)
RollBar-Down92.5inches
(235.0cm)
96.4inches
(244.9cm)
RearDischargeUnits:
60inchDeck72inchDeck
RollBar-Up85.6inches
(217.5cm)
89.8inches
(228.1cm)
RollBar-Down96.2inches
(244.4cm)
100.4inches
(255.0cm)
OverallHeight:
AllUnits:
AllUnits:(cont'd.)
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
72.7inches(184.7cm)53.8inches(136.7cm)
TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof
Tires,Widthwise)
DriveWheels–AllUnits:
60inchDeck72inchDeck
41.9inches(106.4cm)45.9inches(116.6cm)
CasterWheels
Discharge60inchDeck72inchDeck
Side37.3inches
(94.7cm)
47.3inches
(120.1cm)
Rear31.2inches
(79.3cm)
38.2inches
(97.1cm)
WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto
CenterofDriveTire)
AllUnits
60inchDeck72inchDeck
56.0inches
(142.2cm)
60.2inches
(152.9cm)
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