Exmark ARX440CKC24000 Operator's Manual

STAND-ON

AERATOR

24INCHMODEL

ForSerialNos.
402,082,300&Higher

PartNo.4503-596Rev.B

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic
ResourceCodeSection4442or4443touse
oroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,
brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunlessthe
engineisequippedwithasparkarrester,as
denedinSection4442,maintainedineffective
workingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionof
re.

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourmachine,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.

ForallmodelsthatdonothaveExmarkengines,
pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer's
informationincludedwiththemachine.

FormodelswithExmarkengines,refertothis
manualforinformation.

Thegrossornethorsepower(ortorque)of
thisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine
manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSociety
ofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.
Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and
operatingrequirements,theactualengine
horsepower(ortorque)onthisclassofmachine
willbesignicantlylower.

©2018ExmarkMfg.Co.,Inc.
2101AshlandAve
Beatrice,NE68310

Contactusatwww.Exmark.com.

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour
ExmarkAerator.Thisproducthasbeencarefully
designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum
amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free
operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark
aerator.

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURAERATOR,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.

Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyouraerator,
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.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Forcompletewarrantydetails,see
http://www.Exmark.com.Youmayalsocall
us402-223-6375torequestawrittencopyofthe
product’swarranty.

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.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals......................10

Specications........................................................14

Systems..........................................................14

Dimensions....................................................15

TorqueRequirements.....................................15

ProductOverview.................................................16

Operation..............................................................16

Controls.........................................................16

Pre-Start.........................................................20

OperatingInstructions...................................20

Transporting..................................................23

Maintenance..........................................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............25

PeriodicMaintenance........................................26

CheckEngineOilLevel..................................26

CheckBatteryCharge.....................................26

CheckTines...................................................28

ChecktheSafetyInterlock..............................29

CheckforLooseHardware.............................30

ServiceAirCleaner.........................................30

ChangeEngineOil.........................................30

CheckAuxiliaryHydraulicOilLevel................30

CheckHydraulicTransmissionOil

Level..........................................................30

CheckTirePressures......................................31

CheckConditionandTensionOf

Belts...........................................................31

CheckConditionOfChains............................31

CheckConditionOfSprockets.......................31

LubricatingtheChains....................................31

LubricatingtheGreaseFittings.......................31

CheckSparkPlug...........................................32

ChangeAuxiliaryHydraulicReservoirFluid

andFilter....................................................32

ChangeHydraulicTransmissionFiltersand

Fluid..........................................................32

CheckTransmissionOutputShaftNut

TorqueSpecication...................................33

CheckWheelHubBoltTorque

Specication...............................................33

CheckTransmissionMountBolt

Torque.......................................................33

CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................34

ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................34

Adjustments......................................................35

AuxiliaryPumpDriveBeltAdjustment...........35

TransmissionDriveBeltTension....................35

DriveWheelChainTension

Adjustment................................................35

TineDriveChainAdjustment.........................35

AdjustingtheParkingBrake............................35

MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..............36

MotionControlTrackingAdjustment.............36

Return-to-UpSpringAdjustment....................37

Cleaning............................................................38

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................38

RemoveEngineShroudsandClean

CoolingFins...............................................38

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................38

WasteDisposal...............................................38

Troubleshooting....................................................39

Schematics............................................................41

4

Safety

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor
seriousinjury.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate
orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate
anaerator,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave
adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's
Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

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3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate
thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe
aeratorwithouttakingrisks.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.

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)cannot
readthismanualitistheowner’ sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmay
beavailableonourwebsite.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,
substantialslip-resistantfootwear,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothingorjewelry
maygettangledinmovingparts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

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

•Markandavoidhiddenobjectssuchassprinkler
heads,undergroundwires/cables,invisiblefences,
etc.topreventdamagetothesesystemswhen
aerating.

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Safety

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.

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.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

6

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.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.

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

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Stopengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,removekeyand
engageparkingbrake:

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

machine.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemachinefor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemachine).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemachine.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
engageparkingbrake:

–Beforerefueling.

WARNING

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

•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesinplace
andworkingproperly.

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

•NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate
themachinewhenpeople,especiallychildren,or
petsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen
makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.

•Raisethetines,slowdown,andusecautionwhen
crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemachinetoandfromthework
area.

•DoNotoperatethemachineundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,theoperatormust:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachine
onaslope.

•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.

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Safety

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches,
embankments,waterorotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between
themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind
machineorahandheldtooltooperateinthese
areas.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessories
orattachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityof
themachineandcausealossofcontrol.Follow
directionsforcounterweights.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand
awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Raisethetines,settheparkingbrake,stopengine
andremovekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.

•Keepengineandengineareafreefromexcessive
greaseoroilandotherdebriswhichcan
accumulateintheseareas.Thesematerialscan
becomecombustibleandmayresultinare.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot
lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

Figure3

1.SafeZone—Usethemachinehere

2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmachineorahand
heldtoolneardropoffs,ditches,embankments,water
orotherhazards.

3.Water

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine)
betweenthemachineandanyhazard.

•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachine
onslopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeed
ordirection;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwetgrass,
acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine
tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothedrive
wheelsmayresultinslidingandalossofbraking
andsteering.Themachinecanslideevenifthe
drivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.

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•Parkmachineonlevel,hardground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

•Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.

•Usecarewhencheckingandservicingtines.Wrap
thetine(s)orweargloves,andusecautionwhen
servicingthem.Onlyreplacedamagedtines.
Neverstraightenorweldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.

•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugcharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingfrombattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.

8

Safety

DANGER

Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay
produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan
explodecausingseriousinjury.

•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway
frombattery.

•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbattery
inanenclosedspace.

•Makesureventingpathofbatteryis
alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith
acid.

•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichispoisonousandcancausesevere
burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor
ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and
rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing
whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith
waterandcalladoctorimmediately.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,
andsafetyofthemachine.Failuretouseoriginal
Exmarkpartscouldcauseseriousinjuryor
death.Makingunauthorizedchangestothe
engine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateEP A
andCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,
tires,belts,tines,andfuelsystemcomponents
withoriginalExmarkparts.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid
accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctor
familiarwiththisformofinjuryorgangrenemay
result.

•Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulicuid
hosesandlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.

CAUTION

Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere
ispotentialforsparksandengagementof
components.Sparkscouldcauseanexplosion
ormovingpartscouldaccidentallyengage
causingpersonalinjury.

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF”
positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,to
ndhydraulicleaks.

•Beforeperforminganyworkonthehydraulic
system:

–Safelyrelieveallpressureintheground
drivehydraulicsystembyplacingthemotion
controlleversinneutralandshuttingoffthe
engine.

–Safelyrelieveallpressureintheauxiliary
hydraulicsystembyshuttingofftheengine,
turningtheignitionswitchtothe“ON”
position,andpressingthetineground
engagementswitch.Oncethetineshave
loweredtotheground,releasethetineground
engagementswitchandturntheignition
switchtothe“OFF”position.

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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
operationofyourExmarkcommercialaerator.

115-4212

1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouch
thehotsurface.

2.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

117–2718

120-9570

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts,keepallguards

andshieldsinplace.

decal115-4212

decal121-6150

121-6150

1.Cuttinghazardofhandandfoot–stayawayfrommoving
parts.

decal117-2718

decal121-6161

121–6161

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommoving
parts;keepallguardsinplace.

decal120-9570

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Safety

decal135-3183

135-3183

121–6163

1.Presstolowerthetines.2.Releasetoraisethe
tines.

1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine.

3.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine.

2.Readtheinstructions

decal121-6163

beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.

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HourMeter/TineEngagementDisplay

1.Parkingbrake4.Depthsettinglock

2.Tinegroundengagement
footswitchlockout

3.Tinedownposition

5.SeeOperator’smanual
foroperatingconditions
code

135-2016

1.Electronictinedepth-decrease

2.Electronictinedepth-increase

3.Pressandhold1secondtoturnon—tineground
engagementfootswitchunlock

4.Pressandhold1secondtoturnoff—tineground
engagementfootswitchlock

decal135-2016

11

Safety

STOP

LB
KG

135-2013

2

1

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

decal135-2013-1

135-2013

1.Operatorweightadjustment

5.Throttle—slow9.Parkingbrake—engage

2.Increase6.Engine—on10.Parkingbrake—release

3.Decrease7.Engine—start

4.Throttle—fast8.Engine—off

135-2014

1.Fast6.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhen

2.Slow7.Warning—readtheOperator’s

3.Neutral

4.Reverse

5.Wheelsandtinesrotatewhen
movingforward

movingbackward

Manual.

8.Warning—keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthemachine.

9.Warning—Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhandorfoot;tines—stay
awayfrommovingparts;keepall
guardsinplace.

10.Warning—Donotoperatethe
machineunlessyouaretrained.

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11.Thrownobjecthazard—pickup
debrisbeforeoperatingthemachine.

12.Warning—shutofftheengine,
engagetheparkingbreak,and
removetheignitionkeybefore
leavingthemachine.

13.Tippinghazard–DoNotoperatethe
machineneardrop-offs.

14.Tippinghazard–DoNotturnsharply
whiletravelingfast;slowdownand
turngradually.

15.Tippinghazard–DoNotusesplit
ramps;usefullwidthrampstoload
amachinefortransport.

12

Safety

135-3685

1.Readandunderstandtheoperator’smanualbefore
servicingthismachine.

2.Cleanandoilchainsandcheckchaintension(2x)every8
hours

3.Seeengineowner’smanualforservice8.Checkhydraulicoillevel(2x)(Onlyuserecommended

4.Checkauxiliarypumpdrivebelttensionevery50hours9.Checkauxiliaryhydraulictank(OnlyuseAW-32hydrooil)

5.Greasefrontcasterwheelbearings(2x)every100hours10.Greasetineshaftbearings(4x)every25hours

6.Greasebeltidlerpivotevery100hours

7.Checktirepressure-23psi(2x)every50hours

hydrooil)every50hours

every50hours

decal135-3685

13

Specications

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil

•RPM:FullSpeed:3800±100RPM(NoLoad)

FuelSystem

•Capacity:1.9gal.(7L)

•FuelRecommendations:

–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

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

–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor

15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

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

–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

•TineGroundEngagement:Engagesthetines
withtheground.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagestheparkingbrake.

•TineDownPressureControl:Adjuststinedown
pressure.

•ElectronicDepthControl:Adjustsactualtine
depthelectronically.

Transmission

•Twointegratedhydrostatictransmissions:Hydro
GearZT3100.

•HydraulicOilCapacity:78oz.(2.3L)per
transmission

•HydraulicFilterisreplaceablecartridgetype

•Speeds:

–0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward.

–0-4.0mph(6.4km/hr)reverse.

–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor

fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel
stabilizerisused.

–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•FuelShut-OffValve:1/4turn

ElectricalSystem(ElectricStart)

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:Kohler,10amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuse:20ampmainfuse

SafetyInterlockSystem

Enginewillnotstartunlesstheparkbrakeisengaged.

WheelandTineDriveSystem

Drivewheelsandtheoutsideaerationtinesare
driventhroughrollerchainsbythetwohydrostatic
transmissions.

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