Exmark 30 Operator's Manual

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance, adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark mower.

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER, CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS ENTIRETY.

Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower, maintainitsmaximumefciency ,andpromotesafe operation.

Important:Tomaximizesafety,performance, andproperoperationofthismachine,itis essentialthatalloperatorscarefullyreadand fullyunderstandthecontentsoftheOperator’s manualprovidedwiththeproduct.Safe operationofExmarkequipmentisessential. Failuretocomplywiththeoperatinginstructions orreceivepropertrainingmayresultininjury.

Gotohttp://www .Exmark.comforadditional safeoperationinformation,suchassafetytips, trainingmaterials,andOperator’smanuals.

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.

AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem promptlyforyoufromthefactory.

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready .

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Contents

Introduction...........................................................3

Safety.....................................................................5

SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5

SafeOperatingPractices..................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9

Specications........................................................11

ModelNumbers.............................................11

Systems..........................................................11

Dimensions....................................................11

ProductOverview.................................................12

Operation..............................................................12

Controls.........................................................12

Pre-Start.........................................................13

OperatingInstructions...................................13

UsingtheGrassBag.......................................17

UsingtheMulchPlug.....................................18

UsingtheSideDischargeDeector.................18

Maintenance..........................................................20

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............20

PeriodicMaintenance........................................21

CheckEngineOilLevel..................................21

ChecktheMowerBlade..................................21

ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch.........................23

CheckforLooseHardware.............................23

CheckAirFilter.............................................23

ServiceAirFilter............................................23

ChangeEngineOil.........................................24

ChangeOilFilter............................................24

CheckConditionOfBelts...............................24

ChecktheBladeDriveSystem.........................25

ChangeBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)

Belt............................................................25

CheckSparkPlugs..........................................26

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe

FuelFilter...................................................26

Adjustments......................................................27

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive......................27

AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable.....................28

Cleaning............................................................29

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................29

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................29

CleaningtheDischargeTunneland

Plug............................................................29

CleaningUndertheBeltAccessPanel..............30

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................30

WasteDisposal...............................................30

Storage..................................................................31

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................31

PreparingtheEngine......................................31

GeneralStorageInformation..........................31

RemovingtheLawnMowerfrom

Storage.......................................................31

Troubleshooting....................................................32

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheConsumer ProductSafetyCommission(CPSC)bladesafety requirementsforwalk-behindrotarymowersand theB71.4specicationsoftheAmericanNational StandardsInstituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal injury.

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(

Figure2)isusedbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor seriousinjury.

WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeath orseriousinjury.

CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminor ormoderateinjury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can notreadEnglishitistheowner’ sresponsibilityto explainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmay beavailableonourwebsite.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained. Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate

thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses, substantialfootwear,andhearingprotection.Do Notoperatewhenbarefootorwhenwearingopen sandals.Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymay gettangledinmovingparts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Safety

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires, bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal injurytotheoperatororbystanders.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground, inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengine oremissionsystem.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never removethecapofthefueltankoradd fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe engineishot.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcausepropertydamage.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson theground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do Notuseanozzlelockopendevice.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols, safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand functioningproperly .DoNotoperateunlessthey arefunctioningproperly .

Safety

Operation

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer, becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass, brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to coolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommuferand enginearea.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill you.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes cancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight, keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea, DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions withfeetwellawayfromtheblade.

•Neverraisedeckwithbladerunning.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards, shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields, guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin properworkingcondition.

•Nevermowwiththedischargedoorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly .

•Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear, damageanddeterioration,whichcouldexpose movingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Frequentlycheckthecomponentsandreplace themwiththemanufacturer’srecommendedparts whennecessary.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Neverattempttomakewheelheightadjustments whiletheengineisrunning.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Stopengine, waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremovethe sparkplugwire(s).

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop:

–Beforerefueling.

–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.

–Beforemakingheightadjustments.

WARNING

Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic amputationorseverelacerations.

•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout guards,shields,andsafetydevicesinplace andworkingproperly.

•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing awayfromrotatingparts.

•Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatalltimes.

•Thismowerwasdesignedforoneoperator only.Keepallothersawayfrommowerduring operation.

•DONOToperatethemowerwhenpeople, especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecaution whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect dischargeawayfromothers.

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence ofalcoholordrugs.

Safety

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usefullwidthrampsforloadingmachineinto trailerortruck.

•Tiethemachinedownsecurelyusingstraps, chains,cable,orropes.Ifpossible,bothfrontand rearstrapsshouldbedirecteddownandoutward fromthemachine.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation onslopes.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Lossofcontrol and/orlossofoperator'sfootingcouldresultina fallwithanarmorleggettingunderthemower orenginedeckwhichmayresultinseriousinjury, deathordrowning.

•Mowacrossslopes,neverupanddown.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•Useextremecautionwhenmowingnear drop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowexcessivelysteepslopes.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Whenfeasible,avoidoperatingtheequipmentin wetgrass.

•Progressivelygreatercareisneededastheslope increases.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dipsandrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Stoptheengineandremovethesparkplug wire(s).Waitforallmovementtostopbefore adjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome combustibleandmayresultinare.

•LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Removesparkplugwirebeforemakingany repairs.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s) orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing them.Onlyreplacedamagedblades.Never straightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts. Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe enginerunning.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

WARNING

Removalormodicationoforiginalequipment, partsand/oraccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, controllability,andsafetyofthemachine. Unauthorizedmodicationstotheoriginal equipmentorfailuretouseoriginalExmark partscouldleadtoseriousinjuryordeath. Unauthorizedchangestothemachine,engine, fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateapplicable safetystandardssuchas:ANSI,OSHAand NFPAand/orgovernmentregulationssuchas EPAandCARB.

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease, dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled, makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

•Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove anyairbubbles.

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

93-7009

1.Warning—donotoperatethemowerwiththedeector uporremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

94-8072

1.Warning—cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandor foot,cuttingmechanism.

103-6328

1.Choke4.Slow

2.Fast5.Engine—stop

3.Continuousvariable setting

116-7127

Safety

116-7581

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade-stayawayfrommovingparts.ReadtheOperator’s Manualbeforeadjustingservicing,orcleaning.

116-8528

1.ReadtheOperator’s manualbefore performingany maintenance.

2.Checkbelttensionevery 50hours.

117–2718

120-9570

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards andshieldsinplace.

121-1449

1.Warning—donotparkonslopesunlesswheelsare chockedorblocked.

116-7583

1.Warning–ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperate thismachineunlessyouaretrained.

4.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsin place.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—DoNotoperatethemowerwithout thereardischargeplugorbaginplace.

6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—DoNotoperateupanddownslopes;operate sidetosideonslopes;stoptheenginebeforeleavingthe operatingposition—pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown bytheblades;andlookbehindyouwhenbackingup.

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:314,000,000andHigher

ECKA30

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’ s Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium EngineOil

•RPM:3500RPM(NoLoad)

FuelSystem

•Capacity:1gallon(3.8L)

•FuelRecommendations:

–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor

15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanol byvolume.Performanceproblemsand/or enginedamagemayresultwhichmaynotbe coveredunderwarranty.

–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor

fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel stabilizerisused.

–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•FuelFilter:ReplaceableIn-line

•FuelShut-OffValve:1/4turn

SafetyInterlockSystem

EquippedwithBladeBrakeClutch(BBC).

Transmission

Variable

SpeedRange:0–4.2mph(6.8km/hr)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:30inches(76cm)

•BladeBrake:Whenthebladeengagementcontrol ismovedtothedisengagedpositionafriction brakepadstopstherotationoftheblades.

•BladeSize:(2ea.):15.40inches(39.1cm)

•Deck:30inchesrigid.Deckdesignallowsfor bagging,mulchingorsidedischarge.

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Adjustsfrom11/2inch(3.8cm)to5inches(12.7 cm)in1/2inch(1.3cm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Highperformancemulchkit optional

Dimensions

CurbWeight:

170lb(77kg)

OverallWidth:

31.9inches(81cm)

OverallLengthandHeightat 11/2inchCuttingHeight:

HandleSettingLengthHeight

High62.60inches

(159.0cm)

41.75inches (106.0cm)

Medium

66.00inches (167.6cm)

38.25inches (97.2cm)

Low

68.60inches (174.2cm)

34.75inches (88.3cm)

Operation

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Grassbag4.BladeControlBail

2.Handle5.Dischargedoor

3.DriveBail6.Frontwheelheight adjuster

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

BladeControlBail

LocatedontheupperhandleasshowninFigure4.

Whenthebladecontrolbailisdepressed,thesystem sensesthattheoperatorisinthenormaloperator's position.

Whenthebladecontrolbailisreleased,thesystem sensesthattheoperatorhasmovedfromthenormal operatingpositionandwillstoptheblade.

Figure4

1.Bladecontrollocklever

2.Bladecontrolbail

3.Handle

4.Drivebail

Self-PropelDriveBail(Self-Propelled UnitsOnly)

LocatedontheupperhandleasshowninFigure4.

Whentheself-propeldrivebailissqueezedagainst thehandle,theunitgroundspeedwillchangebased onthedistancebetweenthebailandthehandle. Whenthisbailisreleasedtheunitwillstopmoving.

Throttle-Choke-EngineStopControl

Thethrottle-choke-enginestopcontrolislocatedon theleftsideoftheengineasshowninFigure7.

Operation

Theleverisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Movingthe levertothefullforward(Choke)positionwillplace theleverinthechokeposition.Thechokeaidsin startingacoldengine.Movingthethrottlecontrol forwardwillincreaseenginespeedandmovingitto therearwilldecreaseenginespeed.

Thethrottle-choke-enginestopcontrolalsoincludes anenginekillposition.Movingtheleverintothefull rearward(Off)positionwillkilltheengine.

BladeControlLockLever

Thebladecontrollockleverislocatedontheright sideofthehandlenexttotheBladeControlBailas showninFigure4.

Movingthebladecontrollockleverintothefull forwardpositionreleasesthebladecontrolbail. Squeezingthebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle engagestheblade.Releasingthebladecontrolbail automaticallydisengagestheblade.Thebladecontrol lockleverwillresettolockthebladecontrolbail.

FuelShut-OffValve

Thefuelshutoffvalveislocatedbetweenthe carburetorandthefueltank.Thefuelshutoffvalve shutsofftheowoffuelwhenthemachinewill notbeusedforafewdays,whenparkinginsidea building,andduringtransporttoandfromthejob.

Figure5

1.Fuelvalve

Rotatethevalve1/4turnclockwisetoshutofffuel. Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn onfuel.

Figure6

1.Rotateclockwisetoclose

2.Rotatecounterclockwisetoopen

Pre-Start

Fillfueltanks.SeeFuelRecommendationsin theSpecicationssectionforadditionalgasoline information.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe

bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission system.

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety requirements.

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

OperatingInstructions

HandleAdjustment

Theheightofthehandlecanbeadjustedfor comfortableoperation.Standbehindthehandleto determinetheheight.Toadjustthehandleheight, positionthehardwareintooneofthethreeholesin thehandlebracket.

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn thefuelon.

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Operation

Figure7

1.Mufer6.Oillter

2.Oilll/dipstick

7.Aircleaner

3.Recoilstarterhandle8.Primerbulb

4.Fueltankcap

9.Sparkplug

5.Throttle-choke-engine

stopcontrol

2.Openthefuelvalve.

3.Movethethrottle-choke-enginestopcontrolto thefullforward(Choke)position.

Note:DoNotusethechokewhentheengine iswarm.

4.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel resistance,thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropeto returnslowly.

5.Whentheenginestarts,movethe throttle-choke-enginestopcontroltothe Fastposition.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

2.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Thebladeshould stopwithinthreeseconds;theenginewillcontinue torun.Movethethrottle-choke-enginestop controltotheStoppositiontokilltheengine.

Note:Ifthebladedoesnotstopwithin3seconds afterreleasingthebladecontrolbail,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Closethefuelshut-offvalve,ifequipped,when themachinewillnotbeinuseforafewdays, whentransporting,orwhentheunitisparked insideabuilding.

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDrive

Thelawnmowerisvariablespeed,themoreyou squeezethedrivebailagainstthehandlethefaster themachinetravels.

1.Starttheengine.

2.Squeezethedrivebailagainstthehandle(see Figure4).

Note:Youcanvarythegroundspeedby increasingordecreasingthedistancebetween thegroundspeedcontrolbailandthehandle. Lowerthecontrolbailtodecreasetheground speedwhenyouaremakingaturnorifthelawn mowerismovingtoofastforyou.Ifyoulower thecontrolbailtoofarthelawnmowerstops self-propelling.Squeezethegroundspeedcontrol bailclosertothehandletoincreasetheground speed.Whenyouholdthegroundspeedcontrol bailtightagainstthehandle,thelawnmower self-propelsatthemaximumgroundspeed. Releasethedrivebailtostopmovingwhenyou usethelawnmowerfortrimmingorwhenever youleavethelawnmower.

3.Todisengagetheself-propeldrive,releasethe drivebail.

OperatingtheBladeControlLever

1.Starttheengine.

2.Pushandholdthebladecontrollockleverforward toreleasethebladecontrolbail(

Figure8).

Figure8

1.Bladecontrollocklever4.Push

2.Lockedposition5.Unlockedposition

3.Bladecontrolbail

6.Squeezeagainsthandle

3.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle andreleasethebladecontrollocklever;theblade shouldengage.

4.Releasethebladecontrolbailtodisengagethe blade.Thebladecontrollockleverwillresetto lockthebladecontrolbail.

Operation

CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch

ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)systembefore eachusetoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.

NormalTest:

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Movethelawnmowerontoapavedsurfacein anon-windyarea.

3.Setallfourwheelstothe21/2inches(6.4cm) cuttingheight(seeFigure10andFigure12)

4.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumple itintoballsmallenoughtogounderthedeck (about3inchesor7.6cmindiameter)asshown inFigure9.

Figure9

1.Crumplednewspaper2.5inches(12.7cm)

5.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)in frontofthelawnmower.

6.Starttheengine.

7.Pushthebladecontrollockleverforwardto releasethebladecontrolbail(Figure4).

8.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle; thebladeshouldengage.

9.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Youshouldheara “bang.”Thebladeshouldstopinthreeseconds. Thebladecontrollocklevershouldresettolock thebladecontrolbail.

10.Immediatelypushthelawnmoweroverthe newspaperball.

11.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

12.Walkaroundthelawnmowertocheckforthe newspaperball.Iftheballdidnotgounderthe deck,repeatsteps6through11.

13.Pullthelawnmowerawayfromthenewspaper. Ifthenewspaperballunravelsorisshredded, thebladehasnotproperlystopped,resulting inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Contactan

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

DANGER

Ifthebladebrakeclutchsystemisinoperative, thebladewillcontinuetorotatewhenyou releasethebladecontrolbail.Contactwith thebladecouldoccur,causingseriousinjury.

•ChecktheBBCoperationbeforeeachuse.

•NeverusetheBBC-equippedlawnmower withaninoperativesafetysystem.

•TakeyourlawnmowertoanAuthorized ServiceDealerforrepairifthesafety systemfailstooperateproperly.

TestUsingtheGrassBag

1.Ifthemulchplugisinstalledonthemower, removeit(refertoRemovingtheMulchPlug).If thesidedischargedeectorison,removeitand installthesidedischargedoor(refertoUsingthe SideDischargeDeector).

2.Installtheemptygrassbagontherearofthe mower(refertoInstallingtheGrassBag).

3.Starttheengine.

4.Pushthebladecontrollockleverforwardto releasethebladecontrolbail(

Figure4).

5.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.

6.Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthat thebladeisengagedandrotating.

7.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Ifthebagdoesnot immediatelydeate,itindicatesthatthebladeis stillrotating.Thebladebrakeclutchmechanism maybedeteriorating,and,ifignoredcouldresult inanunsafeoperatingcondition.Havethelawn mowerinspectedandservicedbyanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

8.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

Operation

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Therearwheelsareadjustedtogetherwithaheight adjustmentrodlocatedonthemowerhousingby theleftrearwheel.Thefrontwheelsareadjusted separatelybyremovingthefrontwheelshaft assemblies,adjustingtheheight,andthenreplacing theshaftassemblies.Thecuttingheightcanbe adjustedfrom11/2inches(38mm)to5inches(127 mm)in1/2inch(12.7mm)increments.

WARNING

Adjustingthecuttingheightleverscouldbring yourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade.A movingbladecancauseseriousinjury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovementto stopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.

•DoNotputyourngersunderthehousing whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

•RearWheelAdjustment:

1.Pullthewheelheightadjustmentrodupward

toreleasethepinfromthenotchinthe adjustmentbracket(Figure10).

Figure10

1.Pullupward4.Pin

2.Wheelheightadjustment rod

5.Rotatetodesiredsetting

3.Indicator

2.Applydownwardpressureorliftthehousing torotatetheheightadjustmentbrackettothe desiredsetting.

3.Releasethewheelheightadjustmentrodtoset thepinsecurelyinthedesirednotch.

Figure11

•FrontWheelAdjustment

1.Pullupontheheightlockandpullthefront wheelshaftassemblyoutwardasshownin Figure12.

Figure12

1.Frontwheelshaft assembly

4.Frontquadrantblockcut heights

2.Pullup5.Pulloutward

3.Heightlock

6.Shaftgroove

2.Insertthefrontwheelshaftassemblyintothe desiredcutheightsettinginthefrontquadrant block.Lowertheheightlockintothegroove onthefrontwheelshaft.Pullandpushthe wheelshaftassemblytomakesureithas lockedintoplace.

Operation

Figure13

1.Frontquadrantblock

2.Cuttingheights

UsingtheGrassBag

•InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Releasethebladecontrollockleverandwait forthebladeandallmovingpartstostop.

2.Ifthemulchplugisinstalledonthemower, removeit(refertoRemovingtheMulchPlug). Ifthesidedischargedeectorison,removeit andinstallthesidedischargedoor(referto UsingtheSideDischargeDeector).

3.Openthereardischargedoor.

4.Graspthehandleonthebagandsettherear ofthebagframeontothehandlebracket notch(

Figure14).

Figure14

1.Bag4.Handlebracketnotch

2.Handle5.Reardoor

3.Bagframe

6.Lower

5.Oncethebagisseated,lowertherear dischargedoorontothebag.

•MowingwiththeGrassBag

WARNING

Aworngrassbagcouldallowsmallstones andothersimilardebristobethrowninthe operator’sorbystander’sdirection.Thrown objectscanresultinseriouspersonalinjuryor deathtotheoperatororbystanders.

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis damaged,installanewExmarkreplacement bag.

Cutthegrassuntilthebagisfull.Toseeifthe grassbagisfull,releasethebladecontrollock leverandwaitforthebladetostop.Feelthebagto determinewhetherthebagneedstobeemptied.

Note:DoNotoverllthebag.

•RemovingtheGrassBag

1.Releasethebladecontrollockleverandwait forthebladeandallmovingpartstostop.

2.Raisethereardischargedoorandgraspthe handleonthebag.

3.Liftthebagoffofthelawnmowerandlower thereardischargedoor.

4.Graduallytipthebagforwardtoemptythe clippings.

5.Toinstallthebag,refertothesectionon InstallingtheGrassBag.

DANGER

Ifthereardischargedoordoesnotclose completely,thelawnmowercouldthrow objects.Thrownobjectscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtothe operatororbystanders.

•Neveropenthedoortotherear dischargeopeningwhenthebladesare stillmoving.

•Ifyoucannotclosethedoorbecause thegrassclippingsclogthedischarge area,stoptheengineandgentlymove thedischargedoorhandlebackand forthuntilyoucanclosethedoor completely.Ifyoustillcannotclosethe door,removetheobstructionwitha stick,notyourhand.

Operation

UsingtheMulchPlug

Occasionallyyoumaywishtousethemulchplugto mulchthegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

•InstallingtheMulchPlug:

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Ifthegrassbagisonthemower,removeit (refertoRemovingtheGrassBag).Iftheside dischargedeectorison,removeitandlower thesidedischargedoor(refertoUsingthe SideDischargeDeector).

3.Raisethereardischargedoorandinsertthe mulchplugintothedischargeopening.The plugwillsnapintothemowerhousing.

Figure15

1.Mulchplug2.Reardischargedoor

4.Lowerthedischargedoor.

•RemovingtheMulchPlug:

Note:Whengrassisthickandlush,clippings maycollectonandaroundthedischargetunnel plug.Thismaymakeitdifculttoremovethe plug.Cleantheplugthoroughlyaftereachuse.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Raisethereardischargedoorandpullthe mulchplugoutofthedischargetunnel.

3.Lowerthedischargedoor.

UsingtheSideDischarge Deector

Usethesidedischargeforcuttingverytallgrass.

WARNING

Thebladesaresharp;contactingthebladescan resultinseriouspersonalinjury.

Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

•InstallingtheSideDischargeDeector:

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Removethegrassbagifitisinstalledonthe mower(refertoRemovingtheGrassBag).

3.Installthemulchplug(refertoInstallingthe MulchPlug).

4.Liftandholdthesidedischargespringin the“up”positionandpulloutwardonthe dischargedoortoremove(see

Figure16).

Figure16

1.Sidedischargespring

3.Pulloutward

2.Liftandholdin“up” position

4.Sidedischargedoor

5.Withthesidedischargespringheldinthe “up”position,placethedischargedeector ontothemowerhousingovertheopening. Allowthespringtoloweroverthetabsonthe dischargedeector.Makesurethedischarge deectorissecurelyinplace(seeFigure17).

Operation

Figure17

1.Dischargedeectortabs

2.Lowersidedischargespring

3.Securedposition

Important:Makesurethemulchplugis inplacebeforeusingthesidedischarge deector(seeFigure15).

DANGER

Anuncovereddischargeopeningwillallow objectstobethrowninanoperator'sor bystander'sdirection.Also,contactwith thebladecouldoccur.Thrownobjectsor bladecontactcancauseseriousinjuryor death.

Neveroperatethemowerwiththeside dischargedoorraised,removed,oraltered unlessthereisadischargedeectorand mulchpluginplaceandworkingproperly.

•RemovingSideDischargeDeector:

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Liftandholdthesidedischargespringin the“up”positionandpulloutwardonthe dischargedeectortoremoveit(reference Figure16).

3.Withthesidedischargespringheldinthe“up” position,placethedischargedoorontothe mowerhousingovertheopening.Allowthe springtoloweroverthetabsonthedischarge door.Makesurethedischargedoorissecurely inplace.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someone couldaccidentallystarttheengine.Accidental startingoftheenginecouldseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.

Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore youdoanymaintenance.Setthewireasideso thatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthespark plug.

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.T ouchingahot enginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

WARNING

Tippingthelawnmowermaycausethefuel toleakfromthecarburetororthefueltank. Gasolineisextremelyammable,highly explosive,andundercertainconditions,can causepersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

Avoidfuelspillsbyrunningtheenginedryorby removingthegasolinewithahandpump;never siphon.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthebladedrivesystem.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthemowerbladeandtheenginemountingfasteners.

•Checkthestoppingtimeofthebladebrake.Theblademuststopwithin3secondsof releasingthebail;ifitdoesnot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforrepair.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Checktheairlter.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthedeck.

•Cleanthedischargetunnelandplug.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandcuttingdeck.

Every25hours

•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner.

Every50hours

•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

•Checkthebladedrivesystem.

•Checkforleaksinthefuelsystemsand/ordeterioratingfuelhose.

•Cleanunderthebeltaccesscover.

Every100hours

•Changetheoillter.

•Checkthesparkplugs.

•Cleanthefuellterelement.

Every250hours

•ReplacetheBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)belt.

Maintenance

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every300hours

•Replacethepaperairlter.(Mayneedmoreoftenindustyconditions.SeetheEngine manualforadditionalinformation.)

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedorbeforestorage.

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.

2.Checkwithenginecold.

3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstickand wipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstickandpushitall thewaydownintothetube.DoNotscrewinto place.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.

4.Iftheoillevelislow,wipeofftheareaaroundthe oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL” markonthedipstick.Exmark4-CyclePremium EngineOilisrecommended;refertotheEngine Owner'smanualforanacceptablealternative.Do Notoverll.

Important:DoNotoperatetheenginewiththe oillevelbelowthe“LOW”(or“ADD”)markon thedipstick,oroverthe“FULL”mark.

ChecktheMowerBlade

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Alwaysmowwithasharpblade.Asharpbladecuts cleanlyandwithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blade.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug (

Figure7).

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

4.Removethebaggerfromtheunit.Tipthe machinebackwardsuntiltheupperhandlerests onthegroundandplaceajackstandunderthe unit.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerforserviceormaintenance relyingsolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jackscouldbedangerous.Themechanicalor hydraulicjacksmaynotbeenoughsupport ormaymalfunctionallowingtheunittofall, whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

5.Inspectthebladesforsharpnessandwear, especiallywheretheatandthecurvedparts meet(seeFigure18).Becausesandandabrasive materialcanwearawaythemetalthatconnects theatandcurvedpartsoftheblade,check thebladebeforeusingthelawnmower.Ifyou noticeaslotorwear(

Figure18BandFigure18C),

replacetheblade.

Figure18

1.Sail

3.Wear

2.Flat

4.Slot

Maintenance

DANGER

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak.A pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe operator’sorbystander’sarea,resultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

•RemovingMowerBlades:

A.Toremovetheblade,useablockofwood

toholdthebladesteady .Makesureto grasptheendofthebladeusingaragor thicklypaddedglove.

B.Removethebladebolt,bladedriver,and

blade.

C.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceas

required.

D.Inspectthepinsonthebladedriverfor

wearanddamageorreplaceasrequired.

•InstallingMowerBlades:

A.Installthebladedriverbyinsertingthe

raisedareaintotherecessonthecutter housing.

B.Makesuretograsptheendoftheblade

usingaragorathicklypaddedglove. Alignthetwoholesonthebladewith thetwoholesonthebladedriverand installasharp,balancedExmarkbladeand bladeboltasshownin

Figure19.Thesail oftheblademustpointtowardthetop ofthelawnmowerhousingforproper installation.

Figure19

1.Bladebolt3.Bladedriver

2.Blade-verticalposition4.Blade-horizontalposition

C.Torquethebladeboltto60ft-lb(82N-m).

D.Makesuretheinstalledbladeisvertical

beforeinstallingthesecondblade. Thesecondblademustbeinstalled perpendiculartotherstusingstepsA throughC.Thetwobladeswillforma sideways“T”asshowninFigure20.

G016536

Figure20

1.Bladesformsideways“T”

E.Rotatethebladesbyhandafull360degree

turntoensuretheyDoNottouch.

Maintenance

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor componentsusedtoretaintheblade canbedangerous.Failuretouseall originalcomponentsandassembled asshowncouldallowabladeorblade componenttobethrownoutfrom underthedeckresultinginserious personalinjuryordeath.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmark blades,bladedrivers,andbladebolts asshown.

F.Iftheytouch,thebladesarenotmounted

correctly.RepeatstepsAthroughE.Ifthe bladesstilltouchafterrepeatingthesteps, contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Returnthelawnmowertoitsuprightposition.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

ChecktheBladeBrake Clutch

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

RefertoCheckingtheBladeBrakeClutchin Operation.

CheckforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

CheckAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug (Figure7).

3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly.

4.Checkthepaperelementandfoamcleaner.If cleaningisrequired,seeServiceAirFilter.

5.Reinstallthecover.

ServiceAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthe

foampre-cleaner.

Every300hours—Replace thepaperairlter.(May needmoreoftenin dustyconditions.See theEnginemanualfor additionalinformation.)

Note:DoNotoperatetheenginewithouttheair

lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug (

Figure7).

3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly.

Figure21

1.Cover3.Paperairlter

2.Foamelement

4.Airlterbase

4.Removethepaperairlteranddiscarditas required.

Note:DoNottrytocleanapaperairlter.

5.Removethefoamelementandwashitwithamild detergentandwater,thenblotitdry.

6.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil,then squeezeit(DoNottwist)toremovetheexcessoil.

7.Installthefoamelement.

8.Installthenewpaperairlter.

9.Reinstallthecover.

Maintenance

ChangeEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours(Mayneed moreoftenundersevere conditions.)

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.

Note:Warmoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminates.

WARNING

Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeenrun. Contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonal injury.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou drainit.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

4.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

5.Placeasuitabledrainpanunderthedipstick/oil drain.

6.Cleanaroundthedipstick.

7.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

8.Raisetheleftsideofthelawnmowertodrainthe oilfromthedipsticklltubeintothedrainpan.

9.Afterdrainingtheoil,returnthelawnmowerto theoperatingposition.

10.Fillthecrankcasewithfreshoiltotheupperlimit markonthedipstick.Useoilrecommendedin theCheckEngineOilLevelsection.DoNot overll

11.Insertthedipstickintothellerneckandrotate thecapclockwiseuntilitistight.

12.Wipeupanyspilledoil.

13.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

14.Recycletheusedoilaccordingtolocalcodes.

ChangeOilFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheoil.

2.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

4.Draintheengineoil.

5.Placearagundertheoilltertocatchanyoilthat mayleakoutasyouremovethelter.

6.Removetheoillter.

7.Useyourngertocoatthegasketonthenew lterwithcleanExmark4–CyclePremiumEngine oil(see

Figure22).

Figure22

1.Gasket

8.Installthenewlterandhandtightenit2/3turn only.

9.FillthecrankcaseasstatedinCheckEngineOil Levelsection.Exmark4–CyclePremiumEngine oilisrecommended.RefertotheEngineOwner's Manualforanacceptablealternative.

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.

12.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.

13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter.

14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.

CheckConditionOfBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethebeltcovertothelawnmowerhousing.

3.Checkthebeltforcracks,frayededges,burn marksoranyotherdamage.

4.Replacethedamagedbelt(s).

Ifthebladedrivebeltisreplacedorneeds adjustment,seeAdjustingtheBladeDriveBelt inAdjustments.

Maintenance

ChecktheBladeDrive System

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every50hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removeandretainthebeltaccesspanelby rotatingthescrewsaquarter-turn.

Figure23

1.Beltaccesspanel

4.Brushoutallthedebrisaroundthebeltarea.

5.Useafeelergauge,apieceofpaper,oranote cardagainsttheframeandslideitdownbehind thebelttensionspring.

Note:Thegapbetweenthegaugeandthespring shouldbe.005-.030inch(.13-.76mm),tightenthe adjustingboltandnutuntilthepaperbarelyslides freelyinandoutofthegap.

Figure24

1.Belttensionspring4.Adjustingnut

2.Adjustingbolt5.Frame

3.Gap

Important:DoNotovertightentheadjusting bolt.Thiscoulddamagethebladedrivebelt.

6.Reinstallthebeltaccesspanelandrotatethe screwsaquarter-turntolockintoplace.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

ChangeBladeBrakeClutch (BBC)Belt

ServiceInterval:Every250hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removeandretainthefrontbeltcoverandits fourbolts.Removeanydebrisunderthecover.

4.RemoveandretaintheBBCbracketandits mountinghardware.

5.LoosenthecableclampscrewontheBBCcable andremovetheoldbelt(referto

Figure29).

6.Installthenewbelt.

7.ReinstalltheBBCbracket.

8.AdjusttheBBCcableasdescribedinAdjusting theBladeBrakeCableintheAdjustments section.

9.Reinstallthefrontbeltcover.

Maintenance

ChangeBladeDriveBelt

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removeandretainthefrontbeltcoverandits fourbolts.Removeanydebrisunderthecover.

4.RemoveandretaintheBBCbracketandits mountinghardware.RemovetheBBCbeltfrom thefrontLHpulley.

5.Loosenthebladedriveadjustingbolt(referto Figure24).

6.Removeandretainthexedidlerpulleyandits hardware(seeFigure25).

Figure25

1.Holeindeck

2.RHsprockethole

3.Fixedidler

4.LHsprockethole(BBCidlerremovedforclarity)

7.Removethebladedrivebelt.

8.AligntheholesintheRHandLHsprocketswith theholesinthedeckasshownin

Figure25.Hold

thesprocketsinplacewitharodorscrewdriver.

9.Oncethesprocketsarelockedintoplace,reinstall thebladedrivebeltandthexedidlerpulley.

Note:Makesuretheteethareengagedinthe sprockets.

10.Tightenthebelttensiontotherecommended settings;refertoChecktheBladeDriveSystem.

11.Removetherodorscrewdriversfromthe sprockets.

12.Checkthebladesunderthedecktomakesure theyareproperlyaligned;refertoCheckthe MowerBladesection.

13.ReinstalltheBBCbeltandtheBBCbracket.

14.Reinstallthebeltcoverusingthefourbolts.

15.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

16.Checktheoperationofthebladecontrollever andthebladebrakeclutch.

CheckSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(see Figure7).

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

Note:Replaceacracked,fouled,ordirtyspark plug.DoNotcleantheelectrodesbecausegrit enteringthecylindercandamagetheengine.

5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm) (

Figure26).

Figure26

1.Sideelectrode

3.Airgap—0.030inch (0.76mm)

2.Centerelectrode insulator

6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.

7.Torquetheplugto17ft-lb(23N-m).

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

EmptyingtheFuelTankand CleaningtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Maintenance

Thefuellter(screen)elementislocatedinsidethe fueltank(ifapplicable).

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforittocooldown.

Note:Draingasolineforacoldengineonly .

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(

3.Closethefuelvalve.

4.Disconnectthefuellinebylooseningthetube clampatthecarburetor.

5.Openthefuelvalvebyturningthelevertothe openposition.

6.Drainthegasolinecompletelyfromthetankand fuellineintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

7.Removethefueltankfromthemower.

8.Closethefuelvalve.

9.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank,move thefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritoutinto anapprovedfuelcontainer.

10.Installthefueltankandfuelline.

ChangeFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Afuellterisinstalledbetweenthefueltankandthe engine.Replacewhennecessary.

Adjustments

Note:Waitforallmovingpartstostopandremove sparkplugwirebeforeservicing,cleaning,ormaking anyadjustmentstotheunit.

AdjustingtheSelf-Propel Drive

Ifthelawnmowerdoesnotself-propelorhasa tendencytocreepforwardwhenthecontrolbailis released,adjustthedrivecable.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Loosenthecablesupportnut(Figure27).

Figure27

3.Pulldownthecablejacket(towardthemower) untilthereisnoslackinthecable(Figure28).

Figure28

4.Tightenthenutonthecablesupport.

5.Checktheoperationfordesireddrivecontrol.

Maintenance

Note:Iftheunitcreepsforwardwithoutthebail

engagedorifthewheelsspinwhenyouliftthe rearwheelsofftheground,thecableistootight; repeatsteps

1and2.

Note:Adjustmenttoobtaindesiredground speedatfullbailtravelmaybemadeinorderto accommodateslowerspeeds.

AdjustingtheBladeBrake Cable

Adjustwheneveranewbladebrakecableassemblyis installedorifthebladecontrollockleverdoesnot operateproperlyortheBBCbeltisreplaced.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removeandretainthefrontbeltcoverandits fourbolts.Removeanydebrisunderthecover.

4.Pullthecableuntilthereisapproximately1/8 inchinslack.DoNotputtensiononthespring.

Figure29

1.Cableclampscrew

2.Bladebrakecable

5.Tightenthescrewtolocktheadjustmentinplace.

6.Reinstallthebeltcoverusingthefourbolts.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

8.Checktheoperationofthebladecontrollock lever(seeFigure8).Thelevermustresetitself

tolockoutthebladecontrolbail.Ifitdoesnot, repeatsteps4through7.

9.PerformtheCheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch procedureinOperation.

Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanEngineandExhaust SystemArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

(Mayberequiredmore oftenindryordirty conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundenginecoolingair intakeandexhaustsystemareacancauseengine andexhaustsystemareatooverheatwhichcan createarehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaustsystem area.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removesparkplugwire.

2.Cleanalldebrisfromrotatingengineairintake screen,aroundengineshrouding,andexhaust systemarea.

3.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe engineandexhaustsystemarea.

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removesparkplugwire.

2.Toensurethebestperformance,keepthe undersideofthelawnmowerhousingclean.

CAUTION

Themowermaydislodgematerialfromunder themowerhousing.

•Weareyeprotection.

•Stayintheoperatingposition(behindthe handle).

•DoNotallowbystandersinthearea.

WashingMethod

1.Positionthelawnmoweronaatconcreteor asphaltsurfacenearagardenhose.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Holdtherunninggardenhoseathandleleveland directthewatertoowonthegroundjustin frontoftherightreartire(Figure30).

Figure30

4.Engagetheblade.

Note:Thebladewilldrawinwaterandwashout clippings.Letthewaterrununtilyounolonger seeclippingsbeingwashedoutfromunderthe housing.

5.Disengagetheblade,stoptheengineandwaitfor allmovingpartstostop.

6.Turnoffthewater.

7.Startthelawnmower,engagetheblade,andlet thelawnmowerrunforafewminutestodryout itscomponents.

ScrapingMethod

Ifwashingdoesnotremovealldebrisfromunderthe lawnmower,scrapeitclean.

1.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

2.Drainthefuelfromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

3.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside.

4.Removethedirtandgrassclippingswitha hardwoodscraper.Avoidburrsandsharpedges.

5.Turnthelawnmowerupright.

6.Fillthefueltank.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CleaningtheDischarge TunnelandPlug

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Alwaysbesurethatthedischargetunneldoorcloses securelywhenyoureleasethehandle.Ifthedebris preventsthedischargedoorfromclosingsecurely,

Maintenance

cleantheinsideofthedischargetunnelandthedoor thoroughly.

WARNING

Grassclippingsandotherobjectscanbethrown fromanopendischargetunnel.Thrownobjects cancauseseriousinjuryorkilltheoperatoror bystanders.

Neverstartoroperatethelawnmowerunlessone ofthefollowingistrue:

•MulchMode:

•Dischargetunnelplugislockedsecurely inthedischargetunnel.

•Sidedischargecoverislockedinplace.

•Dischargetunneldoorisclosedagainst frame.

•BagMode:

•Dischargetunnelplugisremoved.

•Grassbagislockedinplace.

•Dischargetunneldoorisclosedagainst bag.

•Sidedischargecoverislockedinplace.

•SideDischargeMode:

•Dischargetunnelplugislockedsecurely inthedischargetunnel.

•Dischargetunneldoorisclosedagainst frame.

•Sidedischargedeectorislockedinplace.

CleaningUndertheBelt AccessPanel

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removeandretainthebeltaccesspanelby rotatingthescrewsaquarter-turn.

4.Brushoutallthedebrisaroundthebeltarea.

5.Reinstallthebeltaccesspanelandrotatethe screwsaquarter-turntolockintoplace.

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CleanDebrisFromMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanoffanyoil,debris,orgrassbuild-uponthe machineandcuttingdeck,especiallyunderdeck beltshields,aroundthefueltank,aroundengine andexhaustarea.

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilisapollutanttotheenvironment.Dispose ofusedoilatacertiedrecyclingcenteroraccording toyourstateandlocalregulations.

Storage

PreparingtheFuelSystem

Topreparethelawnmowerforoffseasonstorage, performtherecommendedmaintenanceprocedures.

Storethelawnmowerinacool,clean,dryplace. Coverthelawnmowertokeepitcleanandprotected.

WARNING

Gasolinecanvaporizeifyoustoreitoverlong periodsoftime.Gasolinevaporscanexplodeif theycomeintocontactwithanopename.

•DoNotstoregasolineoverlongperiodsof time.

•DoNotstorethelawnmowerwithgasolinein thefueltankorthecarburetorinanenclosure withanopename.(Forexample,afurnace orawaterheaterpilotlight.)

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringitin anyenclosure.

Emptythefueltankwhenmowingthelasttime beforestoringthelawnmower.

1.Runthelawnmoweruntiltheenginestopsfrom runningoutoffuel.

2.Primetheengineandstartitagain.

3.Allowtheenginetorununtilitstops.Whenyou cannolongerstarttheengineitissufcientlydry.

PreparingtheEngine

1.Whiletheengineisstillwarm,changetheoilfrom thecrankcase.RefertoChangeEngineOil sectioninMaintenance.

2.Removethesparkplug.

3.Usinganoilcan,addaboutonetablespoonofoil tothecrankcasethroughthesparkplughole.

4.Slowlyrotatetheengineseveraltimes,usingthe starterrope,todistributetheoil.

5.InstallthesparkplugbutDoNotconnectthe wiretothesparkplug.

GeneralStorageInformation

1.Cleanthelawnmowerhousing.Referto CleaningGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection inCleaning.

2.Cleananydirtandchafffromthecylinder, cylinderheadns,andblowerhousing.

3.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheengine,theshrouding,and thetopofthelawnmowerhousing.

4.Cleanunderthefrontbeltcover.Referto CleaningUndertheBeltAccessPanelsection inCleaning.

5.Checktheconditionoftheblade.RefertoCheck theMowerBladesectionintheMaintenance.

6.Servicetheairlter.RefertoServicingtheAir FilterinMaintenance.

7.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

8.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

RemovingtheLawnMower fromStorage

1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.

2.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly bypullingthestarterropetoblowexcessoilfrom thecylinder.

3.Cleanthesparkplugorreplaceitifitiscracked, broken,oriftheelectrodesareworn.

4.Installthesparkplugandtorqueitto17ft-lb(23 N-m).

5.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures.

6.Fillthefuelinthefueltankwithfreshgasoline.

7.Checktheengineoillevel.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,DoNotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbe causedbyanemptyfueltank.

Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.Ifaproblemcontinues,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Fueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Thethrottle-choke-enginestopcontrolis notinthecorrectposition.

3.MovethecontroltotheChokeposition.

4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

5.Faultysparkplug.

5.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

6.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

6.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto keeprunning.

7.Dirtinfuellter.7.Replacefuellter.

1.Aircleanerisdirty.

1.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Venthoseisplugged.

3.Cleanorreplacetheventhose.

4.Dirtinfuellter.4.Replacethefuellter.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Enginelosespower.

6.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

6.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

2.Faultysparkplug.

2.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

3.Thethrottle-choke-enginestopcontrolis notintheFastposition.

3.MovethecontroltotheFastposition.

4.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow .

4.Cleantheairlterpre-cleanerand/or replacethepaperairlter.

Enginerunsrough.

5.Dirtinfuellter.5.Replacethefuellter.

1.Theblade(s)isbentorisoutofbalance.1.Balancetheblade(s).Iftheblade(s)is bent,replaceit.

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck

containsclippingsanddebris.

3.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

4.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.4.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

5.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulley.

5.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

6.Enginepulleyisdamaged.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Bladespindleisbent.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Lawnmowerorenginevibratesexcessively .

8.Beltisdamaged.8.Installnewbelt.

1.Allfourwheelsarenotatthesameheight.

1.Placeallfourwheelsatthesameheight.

2.Theblade(s)isdull.2.Sharpenandbalancetheblade(s).

3.Mowinginthesamepatternrepeatedly .

3.Changethemowingpattern.

4.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

4.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

Unevencuttingpattern.

5.Bladespindleisbent.5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Thethrottle-choke-enginestopcontrolis notintheFastposition.

1.MovethecontroltotheFastposition.

2.Cuttingtoomuchgrassinonepass2.Raisethecuttingheight.Ifnecessary,cut

asecondtimeatlowercuttingheight.

3.Mowingtoofast.

3.Slowdown.

4.Thegrassiswet.

4.Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing.

Dischargechuteplugs.

5.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

5.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

1.Theself-propeldrivecableisoutof adjustmentorisdamaged.

1.Adjusttheself-propeldrivecable.Replace thecableifnecessary.

2.Thereisdebrisundertheframe.2.Cleanthedebrisfromundertheframe.

Lawnmowerdoesnotself-propel.

3.Checkbeltfordamage.3.Replacebelt.

1.BBCbeltortimingbeltisworn,loose,or broken.

1.AdjustBBCcable;adjusttimingbelt tension.Replaceifnecessary.

2.BBCbeltisoffpulley .2.Checkbeltfordamage;replaceif necessary.

Bladesdonotrotateorslip.

3.BBCcableisworn,loose,orbroken.3.AdjustBBCcable;replaceifnecessary.

1.Bladesareinstalledoralignedincorrectly.1.Reinstallblades.

2.Bladeadaptersareworn,loose,orbroken.2.Replacebladeadapters.

3.Timingbeltisworn,loose,orbroken.3.Re-timebladesandadjusttimingbelt tension;replaceifnecessary.

Bladescontactingeachother.

4.Timingsprocketsoridlerpulleyisworn,

loose,orbroken.

4.Replacesprocketsoridlerpulleyif necessary.

Conditions and Products Covered

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part on these products and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of one year.

This warranty applies to Exmark commercial equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada. This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third) owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences upon the date of the original retail purchase.

 Warranty Exceptions Warranty Period

• Bags, Belts and Tires 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine *

* The Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement that is included in the literature packet.

This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized   Exmark Service Dealer.

• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and   tear, or exposure including standard service items such as   blades, brushes, cutting teeth, tines, bushings, bearings,   chains, or sprockets.

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters,   fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or   required replacement or repair due to normal wear,    accidents, or lack of proper maintenance as set forth in the   maintenance section of the operator’s manual.

• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or   supplies, including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible   with the equipment or other than as recommended in   the operator's manual or other operational instructions   provided by Exmark.

There are no other express warranties except for engine and special emission system coverage.

All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

The product must be registered with original proof of purchase by an Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty service.

Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at www.exmark.com. U.S. or Canada customers may also call 402-223-6375.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

 Exmark Customer Service Department  The Exmark Warranty Company  2101 Ashland Avenue  Beatrice, NE 68310  402-223-6375 or  service@exmark.com

Owner’s Responsibilities

If your product requires warranty service it must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period. This warranty extends only to equipment operated under normal conditions. You must read the operator’s manual. You must also properly service and maintain your Exmark product as described in the operator’s manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company with respect to this warranty shall be repair or replacement of defective components as set forth herein. Neither Exmark

nor Exmark Warranty Company shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

Such damages include but are not limited to:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

• Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other    extraordinary repair charges or charges relating to repairs or   replacements outside of normal business hours at the place   of business of the authorized Exmark Service Dealer.

• Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the   period of any warranty, repair or replacement work.

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

• Loss or damage to person or property other than that   covered by the terms of this warranty.

• Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or additional cost as   a result of a claim of breach of warranty.

• Attorney's fees.

No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower.

All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the express warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Exmark Commercial Equipment

1 Year Limited Warranty

G4500-426_E

MI D-MOUNT RIDING ACCE SSORIES AND OPTIONS

EXMARK ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS*

WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

GRASS CATCHER

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

TURF STRIPER

STANDON

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FULL SUSPENSION SEAT

DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

V POWER PORT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

TURF STRIPER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

OU T-F RONT R IDING AC CESSORIES A ND OPTIONS

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

DUAL-TAIL WHEEL

FLOOR PAN EXTENDER

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SNOW BLADE

SNOWBLOWER

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

WEATHER CAB

*Some accessories and options not available for some models.

PlaceModelNo.andSerialNo.

LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature

Pack)orFillinBelow

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)

SerialNo.

PartNo.4501-841Rev .B (402)223-6300 Fax(402)223-5489 PrintedintheUSA

*4501-841*B

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