ULTRA VAC ® LAZER Z®, LAZER Z® AS, LAZER Z® XP AND LAZER Z® XS MODELS For Ultra Vac Serial Nos. 850,000 & Higher (to fit Lazer Z (LZ), Lazer Z AS (LAS), and Lazer Z XP Units 352,000–789,999) (to fit Lazer Z XS Units 352,000 & Higher) Part No. 4500-610 Rev.
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Introduction CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Ultra Vac. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. This manual contains operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark Ultra Vac BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY. Figure 1 1.
Contents Introduction ........................................................... 3 Safety ..................................................................... 5 Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5 Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5 Safety and Instructional Decals ....................... 8 Specifications ....................................................... 10 Model Numbers ............................................ 10 Systems .....................
Safety Safety • Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Safety Alert Symbol • Only adults and mature teenagers should operate a mower, and even mature teenagers should have adult supervision. Be sure a teenager: This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents 1.
Safety Slope Operation collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly. Use Extreme caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could occur. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes. DANGER There are rotating blades in the blower and under the mower deck. Blade contact can cause serious operator or bystander injury or even death. DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
Safety progressively greater care on slopes as the hopper fills. Maintenance and Storage • Disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. • Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace damaged blades. Never straighten or weld them. • Keep all guards, shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.
Safety Safety and Instructional Decals • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety signs. • When replacement components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components. • If an attachment or accessory has been installed, make sure current safety signs are visible.
Safety 103-3508 LZUV52 Only 109-5890 UV60 and UV6672 9
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 850,000 and Higher LZUV52–Fits Lazer Z (LZ) and Lazer Z AS (LAS) Units 789,999 and Lower with 52 inch deck. UV60–Fits Lazer Z (LZ), Lazer Z AS (LAS), and Lazer Z XP Units 352,000–789,999 and Lazer Z XS Units 352,000 and Higher with 60 inch deck. UV6672–Lazer Z (LZ), Lazer Z AS (LAS), and Lazer Z XP Units 352,000–789,999 and Lazer Z XS Units 352,000 and Higher with 66 inch or 72 inch deck.
Specifications Overall Length: Curb Weight: w/Ultra Vac w/Ultra Vac 52 inch Deck-Air-Cooled 105.70 inches (268.5 cm) 52 inch Deck-All 52 inch DeckLiquid-Cooled 106.00 inches (269.1 cm) 60 inch Deck-SN 599,999 and Lower Air-Cooled 106.65 inches (270.9 cm) 60 inch Deck-SN 599,999 324 lb (147 kg) and Lower & All Lazer AS 789,999 and Lower 60 inch Deck-SN 600,000–789,999 Air-Cooled 110.04 inches (279.5 cm) 60 inch Deck-SN 599,999 and Lower Liquid-Cooled 106.90 inches (271.
Operation Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Pre-Start Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements. Ensure the blower, belt cover, bags, tube and hood are in good condition, properly attached, and latched. For units above Serial Number 600,000 with Triton decks: Make sure that the adjustable dog leg baffle is closed to match the intake into the Ultra Vac Blower.
Operation have stopped before clearing blower assembly or mower deck 3. To remove the bags, first shut off deck drive, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Open the hood and remove the bags by lifting up on the rear of the bag, then unhooking the front clip. Empty the bags by inverting them. 4. Reinstall bags, close and latch hood before continuing mowing.
Operation Note: The removable weights are heavy. Use care when lifting them. Make sure that you can hold them securely before lifting them. Use caution when positioning your hands so that you Do Not set them down on your hands or fingers. Note: The portions of the Ultra Vac bagger that are not bolted to the mower are designed to be installed or removed in their entirety. Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction. Do Not operate the mower with only a portion of the Ultra Vac installed.
Operation 6. Pull the spring loaded idler back and slip the belt over the top spindle deck sheave. 7. Install the plastic belt cover. On 60 inch and 66 inch units the outside end of the cover is slotted and can slip between the two washers on the belt shield stud. The plastic knob does not need to be removed. On 72 inch and 52 inch units the cover has a hole, and the plastic knob must be installed after the cover has been positioned. The original belt cover stud must be removed on 52 inch units. 8.
Operation Transporting WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over. Backward tip-over could cause serious injury or death. Transporting a Unit Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Lock brake and block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law. Secure a trailer with a safety chain.
Operation minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as level as possible. Important: 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.
Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns. Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.
Maintenance Lubricate Grease Fittings Note: See chart for service intervals. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Lubricate fittings with NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease. Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule. Figure 9 View From Top of Blower Lubrication Chart Fitting Locations 1. Idler Bushings Initial Pumps Number of Places Service Interval 1–2 1 25 Hours 1. Spring loaded idler 2.
Maintenance Cleaning Clean Muffler and Rear Frame Area Service Interval: Before each use or daily Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. WARNING Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. • Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching. • Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, Do Not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. Do Not attempt to service or replace major items or any items that call for special timing or adjustment procedures (such as valves, governor, etc.).
Exmark Commercial Attachments and Accessories 1 Year Limited Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part on these products and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of one year.
G011841 Figure 10 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope. 2. Align this edge with a vertical surface, a tree, building, fence pole, etc. 3. Example of how to compare slope with folded edge.
SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE FULL SUSPENSION SEAT ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT SUN SHADE HITCH KIT TRASH CONTAINER LIGHT KIT TURF STRIPER 12V POWER PORT ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM OUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM SNOW BLADE DUAL-TAIL WHEEL SN
