Page 2 - WARNING
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Important: The engine in this product is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is aviolation of Cali...
Page 3 - Introduction; CONGRATULATIONS; on the purchase of your
Introduction CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefullydesigned and manufactured to give you a maximumamount of dependability and years of trouble-freeoperation. This manual contains operating, maintenance,adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark...
Page 4 - Contents; Wheel Hub - Slotted Nut Torque
Contents Introduction ........................................................... 3Safety ..................................................................... 5 Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5Safety and Ins...
Page 5 - Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Safe Operating Practices; Training
Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol This lawn mower meets or exceeds the B71.4specifications of the American National StandardsInstitute in effect at the time of production. Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offerreasonably safe service; however, failure to complywith the following instruc...
Page 6 - DANGER; Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
Safety DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremelyflammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burnyou, others, and cause property damage. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground,in an open area, when the engine is cold.Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Ne...
Page 7 - Operation; NEVER; Slope Operation; Extreme
Safety Operation WARNING Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,become extremely hot. Severe burns can occuron contact and debris, such as leaves, grass,brush, etc. can catch fire. • Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, tocool before touching. • Remove accumulated debris from mufflera...
Page 8 - Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet.; Drive slowly and carefully.; Maintenance and Storage
Safety DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can causesliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping overedges, ditches, steep banks, or water can causerollovers, which may result in serious injury,death or drowning. • Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet. • Do Not mow near drop-offs or near wa...
Page 9 - Always shield eyes and face from battery.; Do Not swallow electrolyte.; CAUTION
Safety spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stopbefore adjusting, cleaning or repairing. • Keep engine and engine area free fromaccumulation of grass, leaves, excessive greaseor oil, and other debris which can accumulatein these areas. These materials can becomecombustible and may result in a f...
Page 11 - Safety and Instructional Decals
Safety Safety and Instructional Decals • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease,dirt and debris from safety signs and instructionallabels. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safetysigns. • When replacement components are installed, besure that current safety signs are affixed to there...
Page 15 - Specifications; Model Numbers; Engine
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 920,000 and Higher LZE20KA484; LZE22KA484; LZE24KA524; LZE27KC604 Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle PremiumEngine Oil • RPM: Full Speed: 3750 ±50 RPM (PTO notengaged) Idle: 1...
Page 16 - Seat
Specifications • Deck Lift Pedal: Foot pedal that lifts deck. • Transport Lock: – Latching position: Automatically latches at the transport position. – Unlatching position: Deck does not latch at the transport position. Seat • Type: Standard seat with foam padded seatcushion with armrests and integr...
Page 17 - Cutting Height Adjustment:; Dimensions
Specifications – 48 inch Deck: 3 anti-scalp rollers – 52 inch Deck: 3 anti-scalp rollers – 60 inch Deck: 4 anti-scalp rollers • Deck Depth: – 48 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14 cm) – 52 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14 cm) – 60 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14 cm) • Cutting Height Adjustment: Foot activated lever is us...
Page 18 - Accessory Weight Table Worksheet:; Torque Requirements
Specifications Accessory Weight Table Worksheet: Use the table below to determine if extra weightis required for the unit. Identify the accessoriesand correct deck size and place the correspondingvalues in the Accessory Score column. If the TotalAccessory Score meets the following, add therecommende...
Page 19 - Product Overview; Determine the left and right sides of the; Controls; Motion Control Levers
Operation Product Overview Figure 4 1. Rollover ProtectionSystem (ROPS) 5. Fuel cap 2. Engine Controls (rightconsole) 6. Height of cut adjustment 3. Seat belt 7. Parking brake 4. Motion control levers Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating positio...
Page 20 - Choke Control; Throttle Control; The LCD indicator appears in the message; Ignition Switch; Brake must be engaged, motion control; Hour Meter
Operation Choke Control Located on right console (black lever) (see Figure 6). The choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine.Moving the choke lever forward will put the choke inthe “ON” position and moving the choke lever to therear, to the detent, will put the choke in the “OFF”position. Do No...
Page 21 - If the ignition key is turned to the “ON”; Fuel Gauge; The handle must be horizontal and against
Operation The hour meter records the number of hours thatthe engine has run. Figure 9 1. LCD Indicators 2. Low fuel indicator light 3. Fuel level bar display 4. Low voltage indicator light 5. Hour/Voltage display The hour meter is recording when the decimal pointis flashing in Hour/Voltage display. ...
Page 22 - PTO Engagement Switch; The indicator normally appears when the; Deck Lift Pedal; Located at the right front corner of the floor pan.; Transport Lock; Never use methanol, gasoline; overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the; Operating Instructions; The roll bar is an integral and; The knob must be completely latched with the
Operation PTO Engagement Switch Located on right console (see Figure 6). Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades.Switch is pushed in to disengage the blades. The LCD indicator will appear when the PTO switchis disengaged (see Figure 9). Low Voltage Indicator Located on the right console ...
Page 23 - Always use the seat belt with the; Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve; Do Not crank the engine; Engaging the PTO
Operation 2. Apply forward pressure to the upper hoop of the roll bar. 3. Pull the knob and rotate 90° to hold in the unlatched position to lower the roll bar. 4. To return to the operate position, raise the roll bar, and then rotate knobs 90° so that the tabsinterlock partially. Apply forward press...
Page 24 - Operator must be in seat before the; Disengaging the PTO; Use caution when making turns.
Operation DANGER An uncovered discharge opening will allowobjects to be thrown in an operator’s orbystander’s direction. Also, contact with theblade could occur. Thrown objects or bladecontact can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the mower with the dischargedeflector raised, removed, or ...
Page 25 - Driving Forward; Adjusting the Cutting Height; When changing the cutting height
Operation Figure 14 1. Neutral lock position(handles out) 4. Forward 2. Neutral operate position(handles in) 5. Neutral (operate) 3. Front of Unit 6. Reverse Driving Forward 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Move the motion control levers inward to the center to the neutral position. 3. To move forwa...
Page 26 - Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers
Operation Figure 16 1. Deck lift foot pedal 3. Height of cut decal 2. Height adjustment pin 4. Transport lock control 5. Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole corresponding to the desired cutting height. See the decal on the side of the deck lift plate forcut heights. 6. Push the deck lift ...
Page 27 - For Maximum Deck Flotation,; place the rollers; Do; adjust the rollers to support the deck.; Transporting; Transporting a Unit; Do Not drive a unit on a public street or roadway.
Operation Figure 18 For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (90 mm) use the bottom hole. The rollers will still be effective against scalping. 1. Anti-scalp rollermounting bracket 2. Cutting height For Maximum Deck Flotation, place the rollers one hole position lower. Rollers should maintain1/4 inch (6...
Page 28 - Do Not attempt to turn the unit
Operation WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increasesthe possibility of backward tip-over. Backwardtip-over could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a uniton a ramp. • Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Notuse individual ramps for each side of the unit...
Page 29 - Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are beingmade, someone could start the engine.Accidental starting of the engine could seriouslyinjure you or other bystanders. Remove the key f...
Page 30 - Periodic Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Service Interval: Before each use or daily; Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.; Check Battery Charge; Service Interval: Monthly; To prevent damage due to freezing, battery
Maintenance Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Every 500 hours • Replace the secondary air cleaner element (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for additional information.) • Change the hydraulic filter and fluid.• Check the wheel hub slotted nu...
Page 31 - Service Interval: As required; Do Not lean over the batteries.
Maintenance VoltageReading PercentCharge MaximumChargerSettings ChargingInterval 11.7–12.0 0–25% 14.4 volts/4amps 3 Hours 11.7 or less 0% 14.4 volts/2amps 6 Hours orMore Recommended JumpStarting Procedure Service Interval: As required 1. Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion (white, green, o...
Page 32 - Check Mower Blades
Maintenance VEHICLE (NOT TO THE NEGATIVE POST)AWAY FROM THE BATTERY. STAND BACK. 7. Start the vehicle and remove the cables in the reverse order of connection (the engine block(black) connection is the first to disconnect). Check Mower Blades Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine...
Page 33 - Check Seat Belt; Check for Loose Hardware; Service Air Cleaner; Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Replace; Change Engine Oil; Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Maintenance Run engine at one-third throttle, with brakedisengaged, move levers in and raise off seat (butdo not get off of machine) engine must initiate shutdown after 1/2 second has elapsed. Again, run engine at one-third throttle, brake engaged , and move left motion control lever in - engine mus...
Page 34 - Check Engine Oil; Check Hydraulic Oil Level; Check Tire Pressures; Service Interval: Every 50 hours; Check Condition Of Belts; Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Maintenance 3. The oil drain hose is located on right hand side of engine at the rear. Place pan under machineto catch oil. Remove plug from end of drainhose. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug.Torque plug to 20-24 ft-lb. 4. Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean around oil ...
Page 35 - Lubricate Grease Fittings; See chart for service intervals.; Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs
Maintenance Note: No adjustments are required for belt tension. Lubricate Grease Fittings Note: See chart for service intervals. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun gre...
Page 36 - To prevent seal and bearing damage,; Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot; Lubricate Deck Lift Pivot; Service Interval: Every 100 hours; Check Spark Plugs; Service Interval: Every 200 hours; Change Fuel Filter; Check
Maintenance 13. Torque the nut to 75-80 in-lb (8-9 N-m), loosen, then re-torque to 20-25 in-lb (2-3 N-m). Makesure axle does not extend beyond either nut. 14. Reinstall the seal guards over the wheel hub and insert wheel into caster fork. Reinstall caster boltand tighten nut fully. Important: To pre...
Page 37 - Service Interval: After the first 100 hours; Check Spark Arrester; Thread Locking Adhesives; Check Mower; Dielectric Grease
Maintenance Hydro Oil Change Interval Exmark Premium HydroOil (Preferred) 500 Hours Mobil 1 15W50 250 Hours 10. Remove the catch pan and properly dispose of hydro oil and filter according to local codes. 11. Re-install the pump drive belt. 12. Start engine and move throttle control ahead to full thr...
Page 38 - Adjustments; Deck Leveling
Maintenance Adjustments Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, andremove key before servicing, cleaning, or making anyadjustments to the unit. CAUTION Raising the mower deck for service ormaintenance relying solely on mechanicalor hydraulic jac...
Page 39 - Torque the front and rear; Pump Drive Belt Tension
Maintenance Figure 27 1. Adjuster screw 2. Jam nut 11. The back tips of the side blades should measure 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm). Fine tune rear adjustersas required. (The single point adjustment can beutilized to gain more adjustment.) 12. Re-measure until all four sides are the correct height. Tighten...
Page 40 - Drive Wheel
Maintenance CAUTION Raising the mower deck for service ormaintenance relying solely on mechanicalor hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. Themechanical or hydraulic jacks may not beenough support or may malfunction allowingthe unit to fall, which could cause injury. Do Not rely solely on mechanical or...
Page 41 - Electric Clutch Adjustment
Maintenance Figure 30 1. 2 inch height of cut location E. Start the mower while in the operator position. WARNING Engine must be running and drive wheelsmust be turning so adjustments can beperformed. Contact with moving parts orhot surfaces may cause personal injury. Keep fingers, hands, and clothi...
Page 42 - C. Using a pneumatic line, blow out any debris; b. Make sure the blades Do Not engage; Troubleshooting; c. Engage and disengage the PTO switch; Troubleshooting
Maintenance continue to match after the shim is removedto ensure proper brake torque. Figure 32 1. Brake mounting bolt 2. Shim B. Using needle nose pliers, or by hand, take hold of the tab and remove the shim (Do Notdiscard the shim until proper clutch functionhas been confirmed). C. Using a pneumat...
Page 43 - Temporarily
Maintenance WARNING Engine must be running and drive wheels mustbe turning so adjustments can be performed.Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces maycause personal injury. Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear ofrotating components and hot surfaces. 1. Prior to starting the engine, push the dec...
Page 44 - Adjusting the height:
Maintenance Motion Control Neutral LockPivot Adjustment The flanged nut can be adjusted to obtain a moredesired motion control lever resistance (Figure 37). Figure 37 1. Flanged nut 2. Jam nut 1. Loosen the jam nut. 2. Tighten or loosen the flanged nut to the desired feel. For more resistance, tight...
Page 45 - Cleaning; Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake; Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean; Clean Hydro Cooling Fins
Maintenance Figure 39 RH Motion Control Shown 1. Screw 3. Motion control lever 2. Cover plate Caster Pivot BearingsPre-Load Adjustment Remove dust cap from caster and tighten nyloc nutuntil washers are flat and back off 1/4 of a turnto properly set the pre-load on the bearings. Ifdisassembled, make ...
Page 46 - Remove accumulated debris from the hydro; Clean Debris From Machine; Clean out any grass build-up from underside of; Waste Disposal; Motor Oil Disposal
Maintenance 2. Slide seat all the way forward. 3. Remove accumulated debris from the hydro cooling fins. Clean Debris From Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Clean off any oil, debris, or gras...
Page 47 - condition prior to mower use.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be causedby an empty fuel tank. The followi...
Page 50 - Schematics; Electrical Diagram
Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram G008587 P T O S W IT C H SE A T SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH FUSE BLOCK REGUL A T OR G R OUND P T O C L U T C H S TA R T REL A Y LH NEUTRAL SWITCH RH NEUTRAL SWITCH BRAKE SWITCH S TA R T RED HOUR METER/MODULE L T. GREEN YELLO W T A N BR OWN WHITE ORANGE GR A Y VIOL...
Page 51 - Electrical Logic Schematic
Schematics Electrical Logic Schematic BN BN B U BK Y W T PK BN PK OR GN S R PK PK PK L TGR GY GY PK V BN V OR GN OR R PK R BK GND PK BK BN BN BK PK BK GND 15A F4 GY R I B A W V B U V V BK + S - FUEL SENDER 10A F3 (BRAKE) SW6 PK OR R F2 25A P T O CLUTCH B U 1 2 5 4 7 8 (P T O S W IT C H ) SW2 25A F1 ...
Page 52 - Hydraulic Diagram
Page 53 - Lazer Z E-Series Turf Equipment
General Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part on these products and found by us (in the exerc...
Page 56 - M I D - M O U N T R I D I N G AC C E S S O R I E S A N D O P T I O N S; SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS; WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
M I D - M O U N T R I D I N G AC C E S S O R I E S A N D O P T I O N S SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS GRASS CATCHER MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM TURF STRIPER STANDON CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM FULL SUSPENSION SEAT DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT HITCH KI...
