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LAZER Z

ADVANTAGE SERIES

MODELS

For Serial Nos.
790,000 & Higher

Part No. 4500-466 Rev. B

Summary of Contents for Advantage Series 4500-466

Page 1: ...LAZER Z ADVANTAGE SERIES MODELS For Serial Nos 790 000 Higher Part No 4500 466 Rev B ...

Page 2: ...pplied for information regarding The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems maintenance and warranty Keep this engine Owner s Manual with your unit Should this engine Owner s Manual become damaged or illegible replace immediately Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer Exmark reserves the right to make changes ...

Page 3: ...tributor All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them promptly for you from the factory All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory however attention is...

Page 4: ...k Plugs 35 Change Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid 35 Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Torque Specification 36 Check Engine Coolant Level Kawasaki Liquid Cooled Only 37 Change Engine Coolant Kawasaki Liquid Cooled Only 37 Check Spark Arrester if equipped 38 Thread Locking Adhesives 38 Copper Based Anti seize 38 Dielectric Grease 38 Adjustments 39 Deck Leveling 39 Deck Removal 41 Pump Drive Belt Tension 41 D...

Page 5: ... mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of t...

Page 6: ...ust system in place and in proper working condition DANGER In certain conditions during fueling static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and cause property damage Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do Not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or...

Page 7: ...r with damaged guards shields or covers Always have safety shields guards switches and other devices in place and in proper working condition Never mow with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly Do Not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Stop engine wait for all moving parts to s...

Page 8: ... to be mowed Use a walk behind mower and or a hand trimmer near drop offs ditches steep banks or water Figure 3 Figure 3 1 Safe Zone Use the mower here on slopes less than 15 degrees 2 Danger Zone Use a walk behind mower and or hand trimmer on slopes greater than 15 degrees near drop offs and water 3 Water Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Tall grass can hi...

Page 9: ... support components when required Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before making any repairs Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last Reconnect positive first and negative last Use care when checking blades Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use caution when servicing them Only replace damaged blades Nev...

Page 10: ...essory has been installed make sure current safety signs are visible New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg Co Inc Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air bubbles Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and in...

Page 11: ...Safety 107 2102 107 2112 109 3148 109 7232 1 Fast 3 Neutral 2 Slow 4 Reverse 109 7330 109 7929 11 ...

Page 12: ...Safety 109 8483 1 Throttle fast 3 Choke on 2 Throttle slow 4 Choke off 109 9361 Deck Drive Belt Routing 109 9477 116 0090 116 0157 1 See Operator s manual 116 0165 116 0205 12 ...

Page 13: ...Unlatch 116 0906 For Kawasaki Liquid Cooled Only Message Display 1 Fuel 6 Hour meter 2 Empty 7 PTO 3 Half 8 Parking brake 4 Full 9 Neutral 5 Battery 10 Operator presence switch PTO Switch Symbols 1 PTO disengage 2 PTO engage 109 7069 13 ...

Page 14: ...mps Kohler and Kawasaki Air Cooled 15 amps Kawasaki Liquid Cooled 20 amps Battery Type BCI Group U1 Recommended Minimum Battery CCA 260 CCA Battery Voltage 12 Volt Low Voltage Light RH control panel Polarity Negative Ground Fuses All units 25 amp main fuse 25 amp charging system fuse 10 amp PTO fuse 15 amp accessory fuse Safety Interlock System LCD indicators appear for the PTO park brake drive le...

Page 15: ...ck low profile foam in place cushion dampened adjustable spring suspension armrests and integral safety switch Seat height remains the same Seat Isolation System for reduced vibration to enhance ride of standard seat standard seat with Custom Ride Seat Suspension or Deluxe Suspension Seat Adds approximately 1 inch 2 5 cm to seat height Mounting Adjustable fore and aft on seat tracks Armrests Stand...

Page 16: ...14 cm 72 inch Deck 5 5 inches 14 cm Cutting Height Adjustment Foot activated lever is used to adjust the cutting height from 1 inch 2 5 cm to 5 1 2 inches 14 cm in 1 4 inch 6 4 mm increments Mulching Kit Optional Dimensions Overall Width 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck Without Deck 45 7 inches 116 1 cm 45 7 inches 116 1 cm Deflector Up 51 8 inches 131 6 cm 56 3 inches 143 0 cm Deflector Down 59 6 inches...

Page 17: ...ssories and correct deck size and place the corresponding values in the Accessory Score column If the Total Accessory Score meets the following add the recommended weight kit Note The 72 inch deck does not require a weight kit 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck 60 inch Deck Accessory Score Light Kit 2 2 2 Michigan Seat CRSS 11 10 3 Bagger 0 0 3 Pneumatic Caster Tires 7 6 5 Mulch Kit 3 3 5 Striper Kit 3 0 0...

Page 18: ... 27HP Kawasaki 26HP Liquid Cooled Kawasaki 29HP 27 33 ft lb 37 45 N m 27 33 ft lb 37 45 N m 17 21 ft lb 23 28 N m 27 33 ft lb 37 45 N m Wheel Lug Nuts 90 95 ft lb 122 129 N m Wheel Motor Mounting Bolts 72 77 ft lb 98 104 N m Wheel Hub Slotted Nut minimum 200 ft lb 271 N m Rollover Protection System Roll Bar 1 2 inch Mounting Bolts 75 80 ft lb 102 108 N m Clutch Retaining Bolt secured with threadlo...

Page 19: ...everse 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 in the ON position and moving the choke lever to the rear to the detent will put the choke in the OFF position Do Not run a warm engine with choke in the ON position Figure 6 Right Console 1 Warning Buzzer Kawasaki Liquid Cooled...

Page 20: ...l lock position and PTO switch disengaged to start engine It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine Hour Meter Located on the right console in the message display see Figure 6 and Figure 9 The hour meter records the number of hours that the engine has run Figure 9 1 LCD Indicators 2 Low fuel indicator light 3 Fuel level bar display 4 Low voltage indicator light 5 H...

Page 21: ...ing conditions the drive wheel release valves are positioned horizontally If the machine has to be pushed by hand the valves must be in the released position see Figure 10 Figure 10 1 Handle in released position 2 Handle in operating position To release the drive system see item 1 in Figure 10 rotate the handle 1 4 turn to the vertical position until it hits against the stop To reset the drive sys...

Page 22: ...when raised to the transport position see item 1 in Figure 12 In the non latching position the deck will automatically return to the cutting height when the pedal is lowered see item 3 in Figure 12 Figure 12 1 Latching position 3 Non latching position 2 Transport lock control Pre Start Fill fuel tank For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 ...

Page 23: ...nt Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the operate raised position Ensure that the rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch Open the Fuel Shut Off Valve The fuel shut off valve is located behind and below the seat Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line to open Starting the Engine 1 Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position 2 Pull up and back on th...

Page 24: ...in to disengage the blades Stopping the Engine 1 Bring the unit to a full stop 2 Disengage the PTO 3 Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position 4 Engage the parking brake 5 Place the throttle midway between the SLOW and FAST positions 6 Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds then turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to stop the engine 7 Remove the key to p...

Page 25: ...vers inward to the neutral operate position 2 To move rearward in a straight line move both levers rearward with equal pressure To turn left or right release pressure on the motion control lever toward the desired turn direction 3 To stop position both motion control levers in the neutral operate position Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 to 5 1 2...

Page 26: ...hing spring disc washer and bolt 6 Place the rollers in one of the positions shown Figure 18 Rollers will maintain 3 4 inch 19 mm clearance to the ground to minimize gouging and roller wear or damage 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 roller mounting bracket 2 Cutting height For Maximum Deck Flo...

Page 27: ...r than the unit Do Not exceed a 15 angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward Loading a Unit Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond t...

Page 28: ...mpt 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 28 ...

Page 29: ...e wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications Check the wheel lug nuts Check the park brake adjustment Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level Check the mower blades Check the safety interlock system Check the rollover protections systems roll bar knobs Check the seat belt Check for loose hardware Check engine coolant level Clean the engine and exhaust system area Clean the hydro fan c...

Page 30: ... lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging them will result in reduced performance and service life To preserve optimum battery performance and life recharge batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12 4 volts Note...

Page 31: ...qued to 140 145 ft lb 190 197 N m 2 Torque to 55 60 ft lb 75 81 N m Apply lubricant to threads as needed to prevent seizing Copper based anti seize preferable Grease acceptable substitute C Apply lubricant to threads of blade bolt to prevent seizing Copper based anti seize preferable Grease acceptable substitute Install blade bolt finger tight Place wrench on the top spindle nut then torque the bl...

Page 32: ...move left motion control lever in engine must initiate shutdown after 1 2 second has elapsed Repeat again moving the right lever in then moving both levers in engine must initiate shutdown after 1 2 second has elapsed whether operator is on seat or not Note If machine does not pass any of these tests do not operate Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER Important It is essential that operat...

Page 33: ... Torque plug to 20 24 ft lb 4 Replace the oil filter every other oil change Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove Before reinstalling new filter apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 1 2 to 3 4 turn 5 Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap Fill to specified...

Page 34: ...cate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade 2 multi purpose gun grease Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule Lubrication Chart Fitting Locations Initial Pumps Number of Places Service Interval 1 Deck and Pump Idler Pivots 1 2 Yearly 2 Front Caster Pivots 0 2 Yearly See step 3 for special lubrication instructions on the front caster pivots 3 Lubricate fro...

Page 35: ...de play If the wheel spins freely adjust torque on spacer nut until there is a slight amount of drag Reapply thread locking adhesive Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot Service Interval Every 200 hours 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Lubricate brake handle pivot with a spray type lubricant or light oil Lubricate Deck Lift Pivot Service Interval Every ...

Page 36: ...ive belt 12 Start engine and move throttle control ahead to full throttle position Move the speed control levers to the full speed and run for one minute Shut down the machine allow the hydros to cool and recheck oil level 13 Remove the jack stands Note Do Not change the hydraulic system oil except for what can be drained when changing filter unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been...

Page 37: ...cap and fill to the bottom of the filler neck Units should only be filled with a 50 50 mix of Dex Cool extended life coolant and water Dex Cool can be identified by its orange color Change Engine Coolant Kawasaki Liquid Cooled Only Service Interval Every 4 000 hours Every 4 years whichever comes first Dex Cool extended life coolant orange color 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and r...

Page 38: ...te gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped Hot particles exhausted during engine operation may ignite flammable materials Fire may result in personal injury or property damage Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester is installed 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Wait for muffler to cool 3 If any breaks in the screen or welds ar...

Page 39: ...all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 3 Check the tire pressure in the drive tires Proper inflation pressure for tires is 13 psi 90 kPa Adjust if necessary 4 Position the transport lock in the latching position 5 Push the foot pedal all the way forward and the deck will latch at the 5 1 2 inch 14 cm transport position Figure 27 Figure 27 1 Foot lever 3 Transport lock 2 Cut o...

Page 40: ... the desired rake the single point adjustment can be utilized to gain more adjustment see Figure 30 Figure 30 1 Single point height adjustment bolt 2 Front height of cut plate mounting bolt 3 Rear height of cut plate mounting bolt 15 To adjust the single point system first loosen the front and rear height of cut plate mounting bolts 16 If the deck is too low tighten the single point adjustment bol...

Page 41: ...connect the deck strut and panhard from the deck 8 Raise the front of the machine and slide the deck left or right to remove 9 Lower the front of the machine Pump Drive Belt Tension Self tensioning No adjustment necessary Deck Belt Tension Self tensioning No adjustment necessary Adjusting the Parking Brake Service Interval After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours thereafter Check to make sure bra...

Page 42: ... m 17 Remove jack stands Electric Clutch Adjustment No adjustment necessary Motion Control Linkage Adjustment Located on either side of the fuel tank below the seat are the pump control linkages Rotating the pump linkage with a 1 2 inch wrench allows fine tuning adjustments so that the machine does not move in neutral Any adjustments should be made for neutral positioning only WARNING Engine must ...

Page 43: ...ght of cut pin 11 Check that the machine does not creep in neutral with the park brakes disengaged Motion Control Damper Adjustment The top damper mounting bolt can be adjusted to obtain a more desired motion control lever resistance See Figure 34 for mounting options Figure 34 RH Motion Control Shown 1 Torque nyloc nut to 200 in lb 16 7 ft lb Bolt must protrude past end of nyloc nut after torque ...

Page 44: ...hten both bolts to secure the control in the new position 3 Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control lever Motion Control Full Forward Tracking Adjustment If the machine travels or pulls to one side when the motion control levers are in the full forward position adjust the cover plates 1 Loosen the screws on a cover plate see Figure 37 2 Slide the cover plate backward or forward to adjust th...

Page 45: ...gine shrouding and exhaust system area 3 Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust system area Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Service Interval Every 100 hours 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Remove cooling shroud clean out covers Kohler or cooling shrouds Kawasaki from engine and clean cooling fins Also cle...

Page 46: ...raulic jacks could be dangerous The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall which could cause injury Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support 3 Clean out any grass build up from underside of deck and in discharge deflector Waste Disposal Motor Oil Disposal Engine oil a...

Page 47: ...own 6 Replace the blown fuse 7 Relay or switch is defective 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Starter does not crank 8 Faulty module 8 Replace module 1 Fuel tank is empty 1 Fill the fuel tank 2 Fuel shutoff valve is closed 2 Open the fuel shutoff valve 3 Oil level in the crankcase is low 3 Add oil to the crankcase 4 The throttle and choke are not in the correct position 4 Be sure the throttle...

Page 48: ... belt is off a pulley 3 Change the belt 4 Broken or missing idler spring 4 Replace the spring Machine does not drive 5 Hydraulic fluid level is low or too hot 5 Add hydraulic fluid to reservoir or let it cool down 1 Blade s not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s 2 Cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower deck is not level 3 Level mower deck from side to side and front to rear 4 U...

Page 49: ...ED BLACK PINK GRAY PINK BLUE BLACK BLACK BLACK TVS DIODE BROWN BLACK VIOLET PINK 2 1 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 A B 2 3 1 5 4 1 2 5 4 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 9 12 3 10 1 8 6 5 11 2 4 7 B A 7 4 5 9 3 6 8 1 2 C A B A B 2 6 3 5 4 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 A B 9 7 4 1 2 3 8 4 1 2 3 5 3 7 1 2 6 8 4 5 B C A 3 1 6 4 5 2 5 3 2 1 4 A B 7 1 6 12 A B IGNITION SWITCH NOTE CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM MATING CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TER...

Page 50: ...UGE ALARM PULSE ALARM ORANGE PINK PINK TVS DIODE BLACK BROWN 2 1 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 1 A B 2 3 1 5 4 1 2 5 4 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 9 12 3 10 1 8 6 5 11 2 4 7 B A 7 4 5 9 3 6 8 1 2 C A B 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A B 2 6 3 5 4 1 G008588 A B 5 3 2 1 4 A B 7 1 6 12 LH NEUTRAL SWITCH RH NEUTRAL SWITCH BRAKE SWITCH 2 1 2 1 2 1 A B 1 2 9 7 4 1 2 3 8 3 7 1 2 6 8 4 5 B C A 4 1 2 3 5 3 1 6 4 5 2 IGNITION SWITCH NOTE CONNECTOR...

Page 51: ...EUT_R SW5 B MAG REG START FUEL SOLINIOD AC STARTER AC IGNITION MODULES SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG KAW TWIN NEUT_L SW4 12 B 10 KEY_S 9 KEY_A 4 SEAT 11 BRAKE 2 NEUTRAL 3 PTO 5 FUEL 1 START_RELAY 7 MAGNETO 6 FUEL_SOLENOID 8 GROUND HOUR METER 2 R A I A 4 7 1 3 6 5 A 3 SW1 1 B B C B 8 2 4 5 IGNITION 4 6 5 1 KEY SW OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 2 S Ignition switch terminal locations viewed from back OFF no connection...

Page 52: ...K BK GND GY B R R V V GN R W V BU O S TEMP GAUGE BK F2 25A GN GND OR P s ALARM 2 TONE NEUT_R SW5 15A F4 10A F3 S FUEL SENDER BRAKE SW6 2 3 5 4 1 K2 START RELAY PTO CLUTCH NEUT_L SW4 12 B 10 KEY_S 9 KEY_A 4 SEAT 11 BRAKE 2 NEUTRAL 3 PTO 5 FUEL 1 START_RELAY 7 MAGNETO 6 FUEL_SOLENOID 8 GROUND HOUR METER 25A F1 1 2 5 4 7 8 PTO SWITCH SW2 SEAT SW7 TVS DIODE U2 AC AC MAG REG B START STARTER TEMP SW IGN...

Page 53: ...Schematics Hydraulic Diagram 53 ...

Page 54: ...y an authorized Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The product must be registered with original proof of purchase by an Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty service Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership To locate a dealer convenient to you access our website at www exmark com U ...

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Page 60: ...DISPOSAL SYSTEM OUT FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM DUAL TAIL WHEEL FLOOR PAN EXTENDER HITCH KIT LIGHT KIT MICRO MULCH SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM ROPS SNOW BLADE SNOWBLOWER SUN SHADE TRASH CONTAINER ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM WEATHER CAB Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the Literature Pack or Fill i...

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