Exmark Lazer Z S-Series - Manual (Page 26)

Operation
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines
can burn out the starter motor.
7. If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually
return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine
warms up.
Engaging the PTO
DANGER
The rotating blades under the mower deck are
dangerous. Blade contact can cause serious
injury or kill you.
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower or
mower deck when the blades are engaged.
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening will allow
objects to be thrown in an operator’s or
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade
contact can cause serious injury or death.
Never operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there
is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place
and working properly.
The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades.
Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck
and discharge area before engaging PTO.
Important: Operator must be in seat before the
PTO can be engaged.
1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and
“FAST” positions.
2. Pull the PTO switch outward to engage the blades.
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin
mowing.
Disengaging the PTO
1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and
“FAST” positions.
2. Push the PTO switch in to disengage the blades.
Stopping the Engine
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.
2. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral
lock position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”
and “FAST” positions.
5. Disengage the PTO.
6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the
“OFF” position to stop the engine.
7. Remove the key to prevent children or other
unauthorized persons from starting engine.
8. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine
will not be in use for a few days, when
transporting, or when the unit is parked inside
a building.
Driving the Machine
CAUTION
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning one
lever too much ahead of the other. Operator may
lose control of the machine, which may cause
damage to the machine or injury.
• Use caution when making turns.
• Slow the machine down before making sharp
turns.
Important: To begin movement (forward or
backward) the operator must be in the seat, the
brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down)
before the motion control levers can be moved in
or the engine will stop.
When the motion control levers are positioned fully
outward (apart) in the T-slot, the drive system is in
the neutral lock position (Figure 13).
Note: The “N” LCD indicator appears when both
levers are in the neutral lock position.
When the motion control levers are moved directly
inward (together) the drive system is in the neutral
operate position.
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