Caution – Exmark Lazer ZHP User Manual
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d)
If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap
and fill to the “F” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in or in Engine
Owner’s Manual.
DO NOT overfill.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the
“L” mark on the dipstick, or over the “F” mark.
5.1.2
Clean engine air cooling system:
Service Interval: Daily or more often
in dry conditions
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Excessive debris 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 compartment can create a fire
hazard.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Clean all debris from around the engine and hydraulic
pumps daily.
a)
Stop engine and remove key.
b)
Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen and from around
engine shrouding.
5.1.3
Check battery charge:
Service Interval: Monthly
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
For Serial Nos. 251,999 and Lower:
Check battery electrolyte level:
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a)
Stop engine and remove key.
b)
Tilt seat up.