Exmark Lazer HP - Manual (Page 38)

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5.1.11 Change engine oil:
Service Interval: 100 hrs.
NOTE: Change oil and filter after first five (5) hrs. of operation.
a) Stop engine and remove key.
b) For Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled units – tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain
access to the engine area.
c) Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
d) Remove the oil drain plug. For Kohler air-cooled units, the oil drain plug is
located at the right under-side of the engine. For the 22 & 23 HP Kawasaki
liquid-cooled units, the oil drain plug is located at the front left corner of the
engine. Allow oil to drain then replace drain plug. The 27 HP liquid-cooled
and the 23 HP air-cooled Kawasaki units have an oil drain valve on the left
side of engine. Open valve by rotating counterclockwise to drain oil. Allow
oil to drain then tighten valve by rotating clockwise.
e) Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean around oil filter and
unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating of
oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal
contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
f) Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to specified capacity and replace
cap. Use oil recommended in engine owner’s manual. DO NOT overfill.
g) Start the engine and check for leaks.
5.1.12 Change engine coolant: (Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled Units only)
Service Interval: 2 years/500 hours* – standard coolant
4 years/4000 hours* – Dex-Cool© extended life
coolant (orange color)
* It is recommended to service at whichever interval happens first.
a) Stop engine and remove key. Machine must be positioned on level surface.
b) Tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the cooling area.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Engine coolant is hot and pressurized.
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Radiator and surrounding parts are hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Spray or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the
engine cooling system and touching a hot radiator
may cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Allow the engine to cool completely before removing
the radiator cap or servicing any component of the
cooling system.