Lazer Z Ride Quality

[D Fricks]

I Have The Lazer Z HP 23 Kaw. Love The Machine But after
10 Hours or so you feel like you have rode hard and put up
wet just wondering if exmark plans any ride improvements
also love the excalibur blades Dont know what you other
guys think but I seem to have more horsepower.
I also bought the $500 seat didnt seem to help.

[eXmark]

D Fricks,

Congratulations! I personally like the 23 hp a great deal myself.

Unfortunately a somewhat bumpy ride is typical of anything with a short wheelbase like a mid-mount riding mower. For this reason we're really always looking at ways to improve the ride.

Since you've got the suspension seat you have taken a step in the right direction. I will however suggest you look at how the seat is adjusted. We could probably do a better job of educating people on the adjustment of the seat because most of the seats that I see in the field are in need of some adjustment.

The big issue on the seat is the weight adjustment. The seat has about 3-4" of suspension travel. When you sit down on the mower you don't wan ti to bottome out. Instead adjust the weight setting so that the seat drops approximately 1/2 way to the bottom of the seats travel. That way when you hit a bump you not only have some downward travel left in the seat but some upward as well. If the seats not adjusted properly it can make a big difference.

Thanks

Terry

[AltaLawnCare]

On this same note,..

Wonder if anyone has fitted low pressure ATV type tires (like Grasshopper or DC uses) to an Exmark?

[65hoss]

A lot has to do with your properties also. I have a few that will beat you to death, but most of mine are pretty smooth so its real easy on the body.

[Mackado]

You might want to check the air pressure in your tires. My Lazer had 20 lbs air in tires when I received it. I watched the dealer prep it and they did not ck air pressure so it came with that. I lowered the pressure to 13 lbs the ride was much better. It is still a little rough when the ground is very dry.

[eXmark]

Mackado,

Thanks for the feedback. I'll pass it along to the guys on the line.

Terry

[Richard Martin]

Before you fuss at the assemblers please remember that as the air in a tire gets hotter it expands. If the tire pressure was checked in 40 degree weather and then again in 90 degree weather there will be a big difference in tire pressure.

Please reread Nascar 101: Tire Pressures (also called "Why Jeff Gordon can't get his car to go for the first 10 laps on fresh tires"). :cool:

[rixtag]

Richard Martin, In F1 racing they put helium in the tires because the helium doesn't expand and contract as drastically when the temp changes. FYI

[awm]

aint that what was in the hindenburg.
i ill do without that. might really give u a ride.

[Phishook]

Think if I put Helium in my mower tires it would take some of the weight off the lawn, reducing compaction???

[Phishook]

That was Hydrogen Gas.

Think if I put helium in my mower tires it would reduce soil compaction???

[Barkleymut]

Yes if you put helium in your mower tires it will reduce compaction. About as much as if you had 1/10th of a gallon less of gasoline.

[AltaLawnCare]

Originally posted by Barkleymut
Yes if you put helium in your mower tires it will reduce compaction. About as much as if you had 1/10th of a gallon less of gasoline.

Yes and also if you hit a big bump, you'll be able to go airborn for quite a few feet....
:laugh:

[Vibe Ray]

That's a funny idea....is that all the weight that it would really take off?

[eXmark]

Guys,

In our estimation hydrogen goes boom and should be left alone and yes that is what was in the Hindenberg. If you're in drought get on the Internet and read some of the theories on the fire. Pretty cool stuff.

Helium makes you talk a cartoon mouse from Florida and is a great gag if you have a very simple mind like myself. I can not however speak about any health issues when doing this so please consult your physician.

On the other hand helium should be used with caution in drive tires and under no circumstances should you install the blade upside down once you filled the tires with helium. With the airfoils upside down the potential for accidental lift off is greatly increased. Additionally the Lazer Z lacks a proper tail rudder, navigational equipment as well as communications equipment. On upside now that the cup holders are standard is should make the in-flight beverages much easier to negotiate when encountering turbulence. Besides I don't want the FAA calling me to explain why Vibe was last seen flying over a large metropolitan area on a Lazer Z.

It's a bird! No, It's a plane! No it's Lazer man and his sidekick Lawn boy. I hope the Lawn boy guys appreciate the plug.

Anyway I suppose I should get back to being serious. Helium is not going to effect anything that I am aware of. It won't effect the weight of the mower on the ground in a measurable manner and I don't know if you can even get it compressed to 14 psi so it will fill the tires. But I must admit that these are the types of ideas that often lead to a new breakthrough in designs. This is a very good thread

Thanks guys

Mission control signing out.