Exmark LAZER Z E-SERIES Operators User manual

LAZERZ®E-SERIES
ForSerialNos.
312,000,000&Higher
LazerZ(LZE)Units
PartNo.4501-202Rev.A

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Theengineinthisproductisnot
equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa
violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
(CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis
engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,
orgrass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126.
Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar
laws.
Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.
Thissparkignitionsystemcomplieswiththe
CanadianstandardICES-002.Cesystèmed’allumage
parètincelledevèhiculeestconformeàlanorme
NMB-002duCanada.
TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingTheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.
KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit.
ShouldthisengineOwner’sManualbecome
damagedorillegible,replaceimmediately.
Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.
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addimprovementstoitsproductsatanytime
withoutincurringanyobligationtomakesuch
changestoproductsmanufacturedpreviously.
Exmark,oritsdistributorsanddealers,accept
noresponsibilityforvariationswhichmaybe
evidentintheactualspecicationsofitsproducts
andthestatementsanddescriptionscontained
inthispublication.
©2012ExmarkMfg.Co.,Inc.
IndustrialParkBox808
Beatrice,NE683102
Contactusatwww.Exmark.com.
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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.
Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould
yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.
Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat
http://www.exmark.com
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........................................................15
ModelNumbers.............................................15
Systems..........................................................15
Dimensions....................................................17
TorqueRequirements.....................................18
ProductOverview.................................................19
Operation..............................................................19
Controls.........................................................19
Pre-Start.........................................................22
OperatingInstructions...................................22
Transporting..................................................27
Maintenance..........................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............29
PeriodicMaintenance........................................30
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................30
CheckMowerBlades......................................32
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................32
CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll
Bar)Knobs.................................................33
CheckSeatBelt...............................................33
CheckforLooseHardware.............................33
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................33
ChangeEngineOil.........................................34
CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................34
CheckTirePressures......................................34
CheckConditionOfBelts...............................34
LubricateGreaseFittings................................35
LubricateDeckLiftPivot...............................36
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................36
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid..........................................................36
WheelHub-SlottedNutTorque
Specication...............................................37
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................37
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................37
Copper-BasedAnti-seize...............................37
DielectricGrease............................................37
Adjustments......................................................38
DeckLeveling................................................38
PumpDriveBeltTension................................39
DeckBeltTension..........................................39
AdjustingtheParkingBrake............................40
ElectricClutchAdjustment.............................40
MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..............42
MotionControlDamperAdjustment..............43
MotionControlNeutralLockPivot
Adjustment................................................43
MotionControlHandleAdjustment...............44
MotionControlFullForwardTracking
Adjustment................................................44
CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load
Adjustment................................................44
Cleaning............................................................45
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................45
RemoveEngineShroudsandClean
CoolingFins...............................................45
CleanHydroCoolingFins..............................45
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................46
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................46
WasteDisposal...............................................46
Troubleshooting....................................................47
Schematics............................................................50
4

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:Whitelettering/Redbackground.
Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
WARNING:Blacklettering/Orangebackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION:Blacklettering/Yellowbackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can
notreadEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
•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,longtrousers,andhearing
protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor
whenwearingopensandals.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
5

Safety
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe
thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal
injurytotheoperatororbystanders.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,
inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.
•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller
neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult
infuelleakageordamagetotheengine
oremissionsystem.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoradd
fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe
engineishot.
•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcausepropertydamage.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.
•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson
theground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe
used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe
rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.
•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.
•Neversiphonbymouth.
•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,
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.
•Installandmaintaininworkingordera
sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment
onforest-covered,grass-covered,or
brush-coveredunimprovedland.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill
you.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned
areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes
cancollect.
•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
•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.
•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.
•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbaris
down.
•Driveslowlyandcarefully.
•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.
•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,andelectricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsandDoNotcontact
them.
•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS
inspected.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect
sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
8

Safety
•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.
•Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.
•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.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,
andsafetyofthemachine.Failuretouseoriginal
Exmarkpartscouldcauseseriousinjuryor
death.Makingunauthorizedchangestothe
engine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateEPA
andCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,
tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponents
withoriginalExmarkparts.
9

Safety
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.
10

Safety
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.
1-303508
1-403005
1-633922
98-5954
103-2076
11

Safety
107-2102
109-3148
109-7232
1.Fast3.Neutral
2.Slow4.Reverse
109-7330
109-8483
1.Throttle–fast3.Choke–on
2.Throttle–slow4.Choke–off
12

Safety
116-0157
1.SeeOperator'sManual
116-0205
116-0211
116-1654
116-2630
116-2643
116-2927
1.Latch
2.Unlatch
13

Safety
116-3303
116-5944
117–2718
MessageDisplay
1.Fuel6.Hourmeter
2.Empty7.PTO
3.Half8.Parkingbrake
4.Full9.Neutral
5.Battery10.Operatorpresence
switch
PTOSwitchSymbols
1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage
109-7069
14

Specications
Specications
ModelNumbers
SerialNos:312,000,000andHigher
LZE600KA484;LZE691KA524;LZE740KC604
Systems
Engine
•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil
•RPM:FullSpeed:3750±50RPM(PTOnot
engaged)Idle:1500+100/-250RPM
FuelSystem
•Capacity:8.0gal.(30.3L)
•TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87
octaneorhigher;containingnomorethan10%
methanolorethanol.
•FuelFilter:
–Kawasaki
KawasakiP/N49019-7005
–Kohler
KohlerP/N2405013
•FuelShut-OffValve:
AllUnits:1/4turnincrements(“ON”,“OFF”).
•Fuelleveleightsegmentdisplay—righthand
controlpanel.
•Lowfuelindicatorlight.
ElectricalSystem
•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator
•ChargingCapacity:15amps
•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1
•RecommendedMinimumBatteryCCA:260CCA
•BatteryVoltage:12Volt
•LowVoltageLight—RHcontrolpanel
•Polarity:NegativeGround
•Fuses:
Allunits:
–25ampmainfuse
–25ampchargingsystemfuse
–10ampPTOfuse
–15ampaccessoryfuse
SafetyInterlockSystem
•LCDindicatorsappearforthePTO,parkbrake,
drivelevers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage
displayontheRHcontrolpanel.
•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and
motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart
engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe
intheseattostarttheengine.)
•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged,
brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare
movedinorenginewillstop.
•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or
bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition
whilebrakeisengaged.
OperatorControls
•SteeringandMotionControl:
Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto
twoheights.
–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,
controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.
–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition
oftheleversrelativetoeachother.
–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in
slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.
•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch
(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.
•ParkingBrakeLever:Engages/Disengages
parkingbrake.
•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting
heighttodesiredposition.
15

Specications
•DeckLiftPedal:Footpedalthatliftsdeck.
•TransportLock:
–Latchingposition:Automaticallylatchesat
thetransportposition.
–Unlatchingposition:Deckdoesnotlatchat
thetransportposition.
Seat
•Type:Standardseatwithfoampaddedseat
cushionwitharmrestsandintegralsafetyswitch.
Optionalseat:Seatwithhighback,extra
widefoampaddedseatcushionwithinternal
suspension,thickbolstering,two-tonecover,
armrests,integralsafetyswitch,andseatvibration
isolationsystem.
Optionalseataccessoriesforunitswithstandard
seats:
–Deluxesuspensionseatwithhighback,
(adjustablespringsuspension),armrests,and
integralsafetyswitch.Addsapproximately
1/2inch(1.3cm)toseatheight.
–SeatIsolationSystemforreducedvibration,
toenhancerideofstandardseat,standardseat
withCustomRideSeatSuspensionorDeluxe
SuspensionSeat.Addsapproximately1inch
(2.5cm)toseatheight.
•Mounting:Adjustableforeandaftonseattracks.
•Armrests:Moldedip-uparmrests.
•SeatSafetySwitch:
Integratedseatswitch.Timedelayseatswitch
eliminatesroughgroundcut-outs.
HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem
•Twounitizedhydrostatictransmissions:
12ccParkeraxialpistonpump
240ccParkergerolermotor
•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.
•HydraulicOilCapacity:52oz(1.5L)perside
•HydraulicFilter:P/N116-0164
•Speeds:
–0-8mph(12.9km/hr)forward.
–0-4.5mph(7.2km/hr)reverse.
•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.
Tires&Wheels
DriveDrive
Pneumatic(Air
lled)
Pneumatic(Air
lled)
DeckSize48&5260
Quantity22
TreadTurfMasterTurfMaster
Size22x9.50-1223x10.50-12
PlyRating44
Pressure13psi(90kPa)13psi(90kPa)
FrontCaster
Pneumatic(Airlled)
DeckSize48&5260
Quantity22
TreadSmoothSmooth
Size12x5.00-613x5.00-6
PlyRating44
Pressure13psi(90kPa)13psi(90kPa)
CuttingDeck
•CuttingWidth:
–48inchDeck:(121.9cm)
–52inchDeck:(132.1cm)
–60inchDeck:(152.4cm)
•Discharge:Side
•BladeSize:(3ea.)
–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)
–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)
–60inchDeck:20.50inches(52.1cm)
•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith1.00inch
(25mm)I.D.bearings.
•DeckDrive:“B”Sectionbeltwithself-tensioning
idler.
•Electricclutch:200ft-lbMagStop
•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-front
supportframe.Anti-scalprollersprovide
maximumturfprotection.Deckdesignallowsfor
bagging,mulchingorsidedischarge.
–48inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers
–52inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers
–60inchDeck:4anti-scalprollers
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Specications
•DeckDepth:
–48inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)
–52inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)
–60inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)
•CuttingHeightAdjustment:
Footactivatedleverisusedtoadjustthecutting
heightfrom11/2inch(3.8cm)to41/2inches
(11.4cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments.
•MulchingKit:Optional.
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
60inch
Deck
Without
Deck
45.7inches
(116.1cm)
45.7inches
(116.1cm)
50.0inches
(127.0cm)
Deector
Up
51.8inches
(131.6cm)
56.3inches
(143.0cm)
62.5inches
(158.8cm)
Deector
Down
59.6inches
(151.4cm)
64.8inches
(164.6cm)
72.8inches
(184.9cm)
OverallLength:
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
60inch
Deck
RollBar-
Up
79.2inches
(201.2cm)
79.2inches
(201.2cm)
83.1inches
(211.1cm)
RollBar-
Down
80.9inches
(205.5cm)
80.9inches
(205.5cm)
84.8inches
(215.4cm)
OverallHeight:
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
69.5inches(176.5cm)45.8inches(116.3cm)
TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof
Tires,Widthwise)
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
60inch
Deck
Drive
Wheels
36.2inches
(91.9cm)
36.2inches
(91.9cm)
41.6inches
(105.7cm)
Caster
Wheels
32.8inches
(83.3cm)
32.8inches
(83.3cm)
39.5inches
(100.3cm)
WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto
CenterofDriveTire)
48inchDeck52inchDeck60inchDeck
48.0inches
(121.9cm)
48.0inches
(121.9cm)
51.6inches
(131.1cm)
CurbWeight:
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
60inch
Deck
Kawasaki
Units
1081lb
(490kg)
1115lb
(506kg)
—
KohlerUnit——1098lb
(498kg)
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Specications
AccessoryWeightTableWorksheet:
Usethetablebelowtodetermineifextraweight
isrequiredfortheunit.Identifytheaccessories
andcorrectdecksizeandplacethecorresponding
valuesintheAccessoryScorecolumn.IftheTotal
AccessoryScoremeetsthefollowing,addthe
recommendedweightkit.
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
60inch
Deck
Accessory
Score
LightKit232
Michigan
Seat/CRSS
11123
Bagger003
MulchKit-3-4-5
StriperKit-200
OCD02-5-7-4
HitchKit121
Sunshade
Kit
232
TotalAccessoryScore
TotalAccessoryScoreRequiredWeightKit(s)
0–9Nonerequired
10–19*116-1173Undertoeboard
mountweightkit
20andHigher*Two116-1173Undertoe
boardmountweightkitsor
one116-1173Undertoe
boardmountweightkit
andone116-1238Front
toeboardmountweightkit
*48inchunitsthatcomewithanundertoeboard
weightasstandard,canaddanadditionaltoeboard
weightforprimaryaccessoryweighting(scores
10-19);andfronttoeboardweightkitforsecondary
accessoryweighting(scores20andhigher).Other
unitsshouldinstallarstundertoeboardkitfor
primaryaccessoryweighting(scores10-19);anda
secondundertoeboardkitforsecondaryaccessory
weighting(scores20andhigher).
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocationTorque
BladeDriveSheave
MountingNut
130-160ft-lb(176-217
N-m)
BladeMountingBolt
(lubricatewithanti-seize)
50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)
Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc
NutSeeFigure19
30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
Anti-ScalpRollerWhizlock
NutSeeFigure19
30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
EngineMountingBolts
(Kawasaki)
(Kohler)
17-23ft-lb(23-31N-m)
27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)
WheelLugNuts90-95ft-lb(122-129N-m)
HydroMountingBolts72-77ft-lb(98-104N-m)
WheelHubSlottedNut211-260ft-lb
(286-352N-m)
RolloverProtection
System(RollBar)1/2
inchMountingBolts
75-80ft-lb(102-108N-m)
ClutchRetainingBolt
(securedwiththreadlocker)
55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)
HydroParkBrake
CableAnchor1/2inch
MountingBolt(secured
withthreadlocker)
67-89ft-lb(91-121N-m)
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Operation
ProductOverview
Figure4
1.RolloverProtection
System(ROPS)
5.Fuelcap
2.EngineControls(right
console)
6.Heightofcutadjustment
3.Seatbelt7.Parkingbrake
4.Motioncontrollevers
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof
theconsolecontroltheforwardandreversemotion
ofthemachine.
Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns
thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.
Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition
intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition
(Figure5).
Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral
position,theLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayontheRHconsole(seeFigure8).
Figure5
1.Neutrallockposition
(handlesout)
4.Forward
2.Neutraloperateposition
(handlesin)
5.Neutral(operate)
3.FrontofUnit6.Reverse
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Operation
ChokeControl
Locatedonrightconsole(blacklever)(seeFigure6).
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein
the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe
rear,tothedetent,willputthechokeinthe“OFF”
position.DoNotrunawarmenginewithchokein
the“ON”position.
Figure6
RightConsole
1.Fuses4.PTOengagementswitch
2.Messagedisplay5.Throttle
3.Ignitionswitch6.Choke
ThrottleControl
Locatedonrightconsole(redlever)(seeFigure6).
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.
BrakeLever
Locatedonrightsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe
RHmotioncontrollever.
Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels.
Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayontheRHconsolewhentheparkbrakeis
engaged(seeFigure8).
Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.
Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe
brake.
Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen
transporting.
IgnitionSwitch
Locatedonrightconsole(seeFigure6).
Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,“ON”
and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchandrotate
clockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotateclockwiseto
thenextpositiontoengagethestarter(keymustbe
heldagainstspringpressureinthisposition).Allow
thekeytoreturntothe“on”positionimmediately
aftertheenginestarts.
Figure7
1.Off3.Start
2.On
Note:Brakemustbeengaged,motioncontrol
leversout(neutrallockposition)andPTOswitch
disengagedtostartengine.(Itisnotnecessaryforthe
operatortobeintheseattostarttheengine.)
HourMeter
Locatedontherightconsoleinthemessagedisplay
(seeFigure6andFigure8).
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat
theenginehasrun.
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