Page 2 - WARNING; IMPORTANT
i WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ This product is a piece of power equipment. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system) in...
Page 4 - BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER,
- iii - CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety i...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
- iv - TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ...............................................................................1 1.2 Training .................................................................................................1 1.3 Preparation ..............................
Page 6 - SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!; PREPARATION; CAUTION
- 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 ...
Page 7 - DO NOT
- 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, ...
Page 8 - NEVER
- 3 - 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...
Page 9 - DANGER; Figure 1; SAFE ZONE FOR MOWING
- 4 - 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...
Page 10 - EXTREME
- 5 - 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...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
- 6 - 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 the mower under the influence of ...
Page 13 - Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
- 8 - D O N O T O P E RAT E W I T H OU T G UA R D I N P L A C E . 1-513748 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 compon...
Page 14 - LOCATION: LH Side of Cutting
- 9 - PART NO. 1-643222 LOCATION: Left of Center on Mower Deck, Under Floor Pan PART NO. 1-633706 LOCATION: LH Side of Cutting Height Adjustment Plate PART NO. 1-633313 LOCATION: RH Side on Top Front Mower Deck PART NO. 103-5881 LOCATION: Engine Access Panel Behind the Seat PART NO. 1-633922 LOCATIO...
Page 16 - Note; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 11 - 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: LZ27DD604; LZ27DD724 2.2 ENGINE: 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s Manual 2.2.2 RPM: Full Speed: 3850 RPM (No Load) Idle: 1750 RPM 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 15.5 gal. (56.8 L.) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Diesel fuel, 40 cetane or higher No...
Page 17 - Drive Front
- 12 - 2.6.3 Parking Brake Lever: Engages parking brake. 2.6.4 Deck Height Adjustment Lever: Sets cutting height to desired position. 2.6.5 Deck Lift Assist Lever: Foot pedal that assists in raising the deck. 2.7 SEAT 2.7.1 Type: Deluxe suspension seat with high back, low profile foam-in-place cushi...
Page 18 - TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
- 13 - 2.10.8 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”(6.4 mm) increments. The cutting height adjustment handle has a transport position and all adjustments can be made while the operator remains seate...
Page 19 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; LOOSELY
- 14 - 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...
Page 20 - FIGURE 3; INSTALL DRIVE WHEELS; Semi-pneumatic caster tires do not need to be inflated.; Wash hands after handling.
- 15 - 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 washer on the lanyard of each pin assembly. Note: Make sure the bent tab in the washer is towards the head of the bolt. b) Lightly oil the inside surfaces of the ear-shap...
Page 21 - first
- 16 - 3.5.1 Tilt seat up to gain access to the battery. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gases WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Battery gases can explode causing serious injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery. ♦ Ventilate when cha...
Page 22 - INSTALL MOTION CONTROL LEVERS; outside; of the control arm shaft and secure with the bolts and; FIGURE; SERVICE ENGINE COOLANT; Machine is shipped filled with engine coolant.
- 17 - 3.6 INSTALL MOTION CONTROL LEVERS 3.6.1 Loosen and remove the two (2) 3/8”x1” bolts and spring disk washers which attach the motion control levers to the control arm shafts for shipping and the two (2) 3/8” x 1” bolts and spring disk washers which are screwed into the control arm shafts. a) I...
Page 23 - level surface; SERVICE HYDRAULIC OIL; DO NOT overtighten; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 18 - 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 or touching a hot radiator may cause severe burns. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Allow the engine ...
Page 27 - or; MOWING; crank the engine continuously for more then
- 22 - c) When the engine is running and the buzzer emits intermittent beeps, the buzzer is warning the user that the engine oil pressure is low or the alternator is not charging. Perform the following steps. 1. Turn the unit off, allow the engine and engine components to cool. 2. Check the oil leve...
Page 28 - IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.; TRANSPORTING
- 23 - 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...
Page 30 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; operate the engine with the oil level below the; Service Interval: Daily
- 25 - DO NOT attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp, you may lose control and drive off the side. 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 POTENT...
Page 31 - Service Interval: Monthly
- 26 - 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 ...
Page 32 - Service
- 27 - Voltage Reading Percent Charge Maximum Charger Settings Charging Interval 12.6 or greater 100% 16 volts/7 amps No Charging Required 12.4 – 12.6 75 – 100% 16 volts/7 amps 30 Minutes 12.2 – 12.4 50 – 75% 16 volts/7 amps 1 Hour 12.0 – 12.2 25 – 50% 14.4 volts/4 amps 2 Hours 11.7 – 12.0 0 – 25% 1...
Page 33 - FIGURE 8
- 28 - G0084 CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Operating a mower deck with loose or weakened blade bolts can be dangerous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A loose or weakened blade bolt could allow a blade rotating at a high speed to come out from under the deck, causing serious injury or property damage. HOW TO AVOID T...
Page 34 - paper element
- 29 - Run engine at one-third throttle, with brake disengaged, move levers in and raise off seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must stop after 1/2 second has elapsed. Again, run engine at one-third throttle, brake engaged, and move left motion control lever in - engine must stop. Repeat ag...
Page 38 - LUBRICATION CHART; Service Interval: Once Yearly; NOTE
- 33 - LUBRICATION CHART FITTING LOCATIONS INITIAL PUMPS NO. of PLACES SERVICE INTERVAL 1. Front Caster wheel hubs ∗ 0 2 ∗ Yearly 2. Front Caster Pivots ∗ 0 2 ∗ Yearly 3. Height Adj. Shaft Bearings 1 5 40 hours 4. Deck Drive Belt Idler Arm 1 1 Yearly 5. Brake Brackets 1 2 200 hours 6. Fan Pump Belt ...
Page 39 - When Water in Fuel warning light is “ON”; severely damage
- 34 - onto the end of the axle. Leave approximately 1/8” (3 mm) from the outer surface of the spacer nut to the end of the axle inside the nut. i) Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing. j) With the open end of the wheel facing up, fi...
Page 41 - ADJUSTMENTS
- 36 - a) Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft-lbs. (169 N-m). b) Check distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads (0.1” (.25 cm)) or less should be showing. c) If more than two threads (0.1” (2.5 mm)) are showing remove nut and install washer (PN 1-523157) between hub and n...
Page 43 - SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT
- 38 - b) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. c) Check tire pressure of drive tires. If needed, adjust to 10 psi (69 kPa). Semi-pneumatic caster tires do not need to be inflated. d) Set anti-scalp rollers to top holes or remove them completely for this adjustment. e) Rais...
Page 44 - Self-tensioning – No adjustment necessary.; MULE DRIVE BELTS ADJUSTMENT; no adjustment is
- 39 - 5.2.3 Wheel Drive Pump Belt Tension. Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary. 5.2.4 Fan Pump Belt Tension. Self-tensioning – No adjustment necessary. 5.2.5 Mule Drive Belts Tension Adjustment. Self-tensioning idlers, adjust as follows: a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and ...
Page 45 - make proper adjustment. Tighten hardware.; Brake Link Adjustment.; BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
- 40 - d) If adjustment is necessary, loosen the bolt securing the belt guide and make proper adjustment. Tighten hardware. FIGURE 15 BELT GUIDE POSITIONING 5.2.9 Brake Link Adjustment. Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly. a) Disengage brake lever (lever down). b) Measure the length of the...
Page 47 - Temporarily
- 42 - 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...
Page 48 - Brake must be engaged and motion control levers out to; CASTER ADJUSTMENT
- 43 - NOTE: The nuts to the front of the unit on RH rod has left-hand threads. FIGURE 19 MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT f) Start engine. Brake must be engaged and motion control levers out to start engine. Operator does not have to be in the seat. Run engine at full throttle and release brake. g) The re...
Page 49 - MERCURY SWITCH DISPOSAL
- 44 - 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...
Page 50 - BATTERY DISPOSAL; Semi-pneumatic casters do not require inflation.
- 45 - 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 ...
Page 51 - TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE; IMPORTANT: Water or other contaminants in the fuel can
- 46 - g) Check for corrosion at all wiring connections. Even minor corrosion may cause a faulty connection. Clean connector terminals thoroughly with electrical contact cleaner; apply dielectric grease and reconnect. NOTE: When disconnecting electrical connectors DO NOT pull on the wires to separat...
Page 53 - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Page 56 - NOTES
Page 58 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
- 53 - SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
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