Exmark Laser Z LZ18KC523, Operator'S Manual

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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 intake
and inside of the pump drive belt compartment can
create a fire hazard.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt
compartment daily.
a) Stop engine and remove key.
b) Air-cooled units - Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen and
from around engine shrouding.
c) Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt compartment.
d) Air-cooled units - Inspect rubber engine baffles for proper fit. Replace if
necessary.
e) Kawasaki Liquid-cooled units – Wipe debris from screen in engine cover.
Rotate engine cover forward and wipe debris from radiator core as required.
Inspect seals in engine cover and replace as necessary.
5.1.5 Clean grass build-up under deck.
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine and remove key.
b) Raise deck to the transport (5” cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit
and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance
relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could
be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough
support or may misfunction allowing the unit to fall,
which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks
for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
c) Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge chute.
Information located:
•
On console decal 103-0166 behind
ignition switch
•
On decal 1-633462 behind seat on
rubber heat shield flap