Exmark Lazer ZXS manual Pre-Start

3.1.5PTO Engagement Lever:

Located on the left side of the upper handle.

To engage the blades, push the lever forward, or away from the operator, until the turnbuckle locks over-center.

To disengage the blades, pull the lever to the rear, or towards the operator.

3.1.6Throttle Control:

The throttle control is located on the control console right side. The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving the throttle control forward will increase engine speed and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed.

3.1.7Choke Control:

Choke aids in starting a cold engine.

The choke control is located on the front left corner of the fuel tank support and is activated by pulling the control outward.

Once the engine has started, move the choke control to the off position and move the throttle to the medium or full throttle position. DO NOT run the engine wit the choke in the “ON” position.

3.1.8“Off-Run” Switch:

The “Off-Run” switch is located on the console. Turn the key to the “Run” position to allow the engine to be started. Turn the key to the “Off” position to shut engine off.

3.1.9Transmission Shift Lever:

Located under the control console and behind the fuel tank. It shifts the 5-speed transmission into five forward gears, neutral and reverse. Shift transmission only when drive levers are in the neutral position. Shifting without drive levers in neutral may cause damage to the transmission.

NOTE: Reverse is "reverse assist" only, meaning when the transmission is in reverse, the operator has to pull the unit backward to "assist" with the movement of the unit.

3.1.10Fuel Shut-Off Valve:

Installed on the fuel line midway between the fuel tank and the engine. The fuel shut off valve shuts off the flow of fuel when the machine will not be used for a few days, when parking inside a building, and during transport to and from the job. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to turn on fuel.

3.2PRE-START

3.2.1Refer to the Maintenance Section 4.1 and perform all of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

3.2.2Fill fuel tank. For best results, use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Manual.

Do not add oil to gasoline.

Do not overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2” (1.3 cm) below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.

3.2.3Make sure you understand the controls, their locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.

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