Exmark LAZER Z, Operator'S Manual

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Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery should be fully charged
before putting away for winter storage.
a) Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage
reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the
recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6
volts or greater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected
and the battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16
volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see chart below for
recommended charger settings).
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% 14.4 volts/4 amps 3 Hours
11.7 or less 0% 14.4 volts/2 amps 6 Hours or More
IMPORTANT: For Kohler EFI units: Unplug the harness from the ECU
before performing any welding on the equipment.
4.1.3 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, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b) 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) Inspect rubber engine baffles for proper fit. Replace if necessary.
4.1.4 Clean grass build-up under deck:
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b) Raise deck to the transport (5” (12.7 cm) cutting height) position. Lift the
front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.
Information located:
•
On right fuel tank decals 103-4474 (All units except
Kohler EFI) and 103-5456 (Kohler EFI units)
•
On decal 1-633462 behind seat on rubber heat
shield flap