Exmark Laser Z LZ18KC523, Operator'S Manual

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3.6 INSTALL FOOT LIFT ASSIST (Kohler 26 HP EFI and 72” deck units only)
a) Remove the lift assist arm from the rear deck lift arm or the seat base frame (the lift
assist is fastened in this position for shipping only) and attach to the front deck lift
arm as shown in Fig. 2.
FIG. 2
LEVER ALIGNMENT
3.7 INSTALL CANISTER AIR CLEANER . (Kohler 26 HP EFI units only)
a) Remove air cleaner (with bracket attached) from crate. Keep air cleaner and
mounting bracket together.
b) Remove the top two valve cover mounting screws from both left and right side
engine valve covers. Keep screws for re-attaching air cleaner.
c) Position the air cleaner assembly over the engine, aligning air cleaner bracket
holes with top holes in the valve covers. Reinstall valve cover screws through air
cleaner bracket and torque to 70 in. lb. (4.9 N-m).
d) Remove plastic plugs from air intake elbow on engine and air cleaner hose. Adjust
the air cleaner and hose as required and connect intake hose to air cleaner outlet.
Position and tighten the two hose clamps to secure the hose connections.
e) Secure air cleaner by tightening the tensioning bolt and spring assembly until
ends of clamp are approximately ½” (12.7 mm) apart.
f) If the unit has a filter minder, rotate the air intake elbow as needed to create
enough clearance between the filter minder and the oil filler cap to remove and
replace the oil filler cap easily. See Figure 3.
NOTE: The filter minder must clear the lift lug. If necessary, bend the lift lug
towards the back of the machine to gain clearance for the filter minder.
FIG. 3
CONTROL ARM SHAFT