Exmark Lazer HP - Manual

iv TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Training............................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Preparation ............

- 1 - 1. SAFETY 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The safety alert symbol appears above ...

- 2 - 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, ...

- 4 - 1.4 OPERATION Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenan...

- 5 - DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not mow slo...

- 6 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep the roll bar in the rais...

- 7 - 1.4.17 Do Not mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly. 1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others. 1.4.19 Do Not operate mower under the influence of alcoh...

- 9 - 1.6 SAFETY SIGNS 1.6.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels. 1.6.2 Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible. 1.6.3 When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to t...

- 12 - 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: 2.2 ENGINE: 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s Manual 2.2.2 RPM: Full Speed: 3750 RPM (No Load) Idle: 2200 RPM 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 13.5 gal. (51 L.) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher 2.3.3 Fuel ...

- 13 - Drive Front Caster Pneumatic (Air-Filled) Pneumatic (Air-Filled) Semi-Pneumatic Quantity 2 2 2 Tread “Multi- Trac C/S” Smooth Smooth Size 24 x 12.00-12 13 x 6.50-6 13 x 6.50-6 Ply Rating 4 4 Pressure 13 psi (90 kPa) 13 psi (90 kPa) 2.7 SEAT 2.7.1 Type: Standard seat with high back, foam padde...

- 14 - Deck Depth: 60” Deck: 5.5” (14.0 cm) 72” Deck: 5.5” (14.0 cm) 2.10.7 Cutting Height Adjustment: an extra-long cushioned lever is used to adjust the cutting height from 1 1/2” (3.8 cm) to 5” (10.2 cm.) in 1/4” (.64 cm) increments. The cutting height adjustment handle has a transport position a...

- 15 - 3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 UNCRATE MOWER 3.2 INSTALL ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROLL BAR) 3.2.1 Disassemble roll bar from the crate. a) Remove roll bar tubes from sides of crate and remove screws that attach the wheel hub retaining plate to the bottom of the crate. b) Remove the two bracke...

- 16 - FIGURE 2 LOWER ROLL BAR INSTALLATION 3.2.5 Install the upper u-shaped section of the roll bar. (Reference Figure 3 for alignment and installation instructions below): a) Locate the latch pin assemblies (pin and hairpin connected with a lanyard). b) Install a 1/2-13 x 3 1/4 capscrew in the was...

- 17 - FIGURE 3 UPPER ROLL BAR INSTALLATION 3.3 SERVICE BATTERY The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery. 3.3.1 Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up to gain access to the battery. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Battery gasses...

- 18 - CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ If the ignition is in the “ON” position there is potential for sparks and engagement of components. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts could accidentally engage causing personal injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Be sure ignition switch...

- 19 - FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 CONTROL ARM SHAFT LEVER ALIGNMENT b) If the ends of the levers hit against each other, while in the drive position (levers rotated in as far as possible), make adjustments by moving the levers outwards to the neutral lock position and carefully bend them outward. Move them b...

- 20 - CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine coolant is toxic. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Swallowing coolant can cause poisoning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not swallow ♦ Keep out of reach of children and pets. With machine on level surface and with cool engine , remove radiator cap (under hood) and add a 50/5...

- 21 - By moving both levers an equal amount forward or back from the neutral position the machine can be caused to move forward or backward in a straight line. Movement of the left lever forward will cause the left drive wheel to rotate in a forward direction. Movement of the right lever forward wi...

- 23 - 4.1.15 Warning Buzzer: Located behind the seat on the right hand side. When the engine is running and the buzzer emits a beep, the buzzer is warning signal the user that the engine is overheating. Perform the following step. 1. Disengage the mower blade, and idle down the engine. 2. Look at t...

- 24 - 4.3.4 Engaging PTO: DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged. DANGER POTE...

- 26 - Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward. 5. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. WH...

- 27 - e) If the coolant level is low, remove the cap to the overflow bottle and fill to the indicator line. Use coolant specified in Section 2.5.2. NOTE: Units should only be filled with Dex-Cool© extended life coolant, which can be identified by its orange color. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine ...

- 28 - 5.1.4 Clean engine cooling system: Service Interval: Daily or more often in dry conditions CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Excessive debris and damaged or missing rubber baffles can cause the engine and hydraulic system to overheat. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Excessive debris around the engine cooling air ...

- 29 - c) Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required. d) Re-install the blades (if they were removed) by placing a block of wood between the front or rear baffles and the blade then torque the blade bolts to 115-120 ft-lbs. (156-163 N-m). Be sure the spring disk washer cone is installed towar...

- 30 - b) Check the kill circuits. Run engine at one-third throttle, disengage parking brake and raise off of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must stop after approx. 1/2 second has elapsed (seat has time delay kill switch to prevent cut-outs on rough terrain). Run engine at one-third thr...

- 31 - 5.1.11 Check Spark Arrester Service Interval: 50 hours WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hot exhaust system components may ignite gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped. ♦ Hot particles exhausted during engine operation may ignite flammable materials. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Fire may result in p...

- 32 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine coolant is hot and pressurized. ♦ Radiator and surrounding parts are hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Spray or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the engine cooling system and touching a hot radiator may cause severe burns. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Allow the engine...

- 33 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine compartment contains open belt drives and fans. ♦ Rotating components can cause injury WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Fingers, hands, loose clothing, or jewelry can get caught by the rotating fan and drive shaft. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not operate machine without th...

- 34 - NOTE: Do not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame, and other components. Foam filling tires will void the warranty. 5.1.16 Check condition of belts: Service Interval: 40 ...

- 35 - c) Lubricate front caster pivots once a year. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread grease zerk in hole and pump with grease until it oozes out around top bearing. Remove grease zerk and thread plug back in. Place cap back on. 5.1.18 Lubricate caster wheel hubs: Service Interval: Once Yearly a) Sto...

- 37 - Do not change hydraulic system oil (except for what can be drained when changing filter), unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been extremely hot. Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic system by introducing contaminates into the system. 5.1.26 Wheel hub - slotted nut...

- 38 - The deck can be raised by pulling the deck lever up and/or by pushing on the deck lift assist lever. NOTE: When changing cutting height positions, always come to a complete stop and disengage the PTO. FIGURE 10 CUTTING HEIGHT POSITION d) Insert height adjustment pin into hole corresponding to...

- 39 - e) Raise the deck to the 5” (12.7 cm) height position (also transport position) and take all force off of the two large deck lift springs by loosening the nuts at the front of each spring. See Figure 12. f) For 60” units - Lower the deck to the 1-1/2” (3.81 cm) height position. For 72” units ...

- 40 - a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. b) Check to make sure the center of the bolt head in the center of the spring loaded pulley, on left side engine deck support, is positioned between the centers of the two alignment holes in the left support plate (See Figure ...

- 41 - FIGURE 14 BELT GUIDE POSITIONING 5.2.8 Brake Link Adjustment. Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly. a) Disengage brake lever (lever down). b) Measure the length of the spring. Measurement should be 2.75” (7.0 cm) between washers (see Figure 15). c) If adjustment is necessary, tighten...

- 42 - FIGURE 16 THROTTLE TENSION 5.2.11 Electric Clutch Adjustment: No adjustment necessary. 5.2.12 Reverse Indicator Adjustment: a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. b) Unhook seat latch and tilt seat forward. c) Begin with either the left or right motion control leve...

- 43 - 5.2.13 Motion control linkage adjustment. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine must be running and drive wheels must be turning so motion control adjustment can be performed. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep fin...

- 44 - f) Start engine. Brake must be engaged and motion control levers out to start engine. Operator does not have to be in the seat because of the jumper wire being used. Run engine at full throttle and release brake. g) The reverse indicator spring must be correct before the following adjustments...

- 45 - 6. WASTE DISPOSAL 6.1 MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations. 6.2 ENGINE COOLANT DISPOSAL CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine coolant is toxic. W...

- 46 - 6.4 BATTERY DISPOSAL DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and can cause severe burns WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin can cause severe burns. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Wear safety glasses to shield ...

- 47 - e) Make sure the parking brake is set and motion control levers are moved out (neutral lock position). f) Check that the PTO is disengaged. g) Check that the spark plug wires are properly connected. h) Check for loose or faulty wiring connections. i) Check for corrosion at all wiring connecti...

- 53- SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By

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