Exmark Lazer Z XP - Manual (Page 19)

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3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 UNCRATE MOWER
3.2 INSTALL ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROLL BAR)
3.2.1 Disassemble roll bar from the crate.
a) Remove roll bar tubes from sides of crate and remove screws that attach the
wheel hub retaining plate to the bottom of the crate.
b) Remove the two brackets used to mount the bottom of the upper roll bar tube
to the crate. Remove the 1/2-13 x 3 1/4 capscrews and 1/2-13 hex flange
lock nuts from the two brackets at each end of the upper roll bar tube and
retain for later use.
3.2.2 Raise the rear of the unit and support it with jack stands or equivalent support.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Raising the rear of the unit for assembly relying solely
on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough
support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall,
which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks
for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
3.2.3 Remove the wheel nuts from both sides of the unit and retain for later use.
3.2.4 Install the two lower roll bar tubes.
a) Locate the left and right lower roll bar tubes.
b) Align lower roll bar tubes along the rear engine frame as shown in Figure 2.
c) LOOSELY install lower roll bar hardware (four 3/8-16 x 1 capscrews, four
spring disk washers and four 3/8-16 whizlock nuts) from the bolt bag to the
tubes on each side as shown in Figure 2.
NOTE: Be sure the spring disk washer cone is installed towards the head of
the capscrew.
FIGURE 2
LOWER ROLL BAR INSTALLATION
3.2.5 Install the upper u-shaped section of the roll bar. (Reference Figure 3 for
alignment and installation instructions below):