Exmark CD42CD, Cd48cd User Manual

For Serial Nos.

510,000 & Higher

Part No. 103-8614 Rev. A

EXMARK PARTS PLUS® PROGRAM

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995
Program

If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock,
Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or
the part will be FREE* Guaranteed!!

How the Program Works

1. If dealer does not have part in stock for a "down" unit at

2. Distributor ships part(s) to dealer or customer, as

3. If distributor does not have the part(s) in stock to satisfy Exmark Parts Plus

4. If order is received by 3:00 p.m. central time, Exmark ships part(s) direct to dealer or customer, as requested by

5. The customer pays for the part and freight if it is shipped under the Exmark Parts Plus® and if it arrives in

6. Who pays for the part and freight if it fails to arrive overnight in accordance to the program?
A. Under any circumstance the customer does not pay.
B. If the part does not arrive overnight due to:

2. The Distributor being unable to ship the part the same day or not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus® order

3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time,

4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and Exmark

the time of request by customer, the dealer contacts his
distributor by 1:00 p.m., local time, and requests Exmark
Parts Plus

®

shipment of six (6) line items or less.

requested by dealer, same day, overnight UPS
Distributor bills dealer for part and freight charges where
applicable.

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order, he contacts Exmark by 3:00 p.m.,

central time, with an Exmark Parts Plus

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order of six (6) line items or less.

distributor, same day, overnight UPS, Exmark bills the distributor for parts and shipping charges, where applicable.

accordance to the program.

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1. The dealer not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus

order to his Exmark distributor by 1:00 p.m., the dealer

pays for the part and freight.

to Exmark by 3:00 p.m., central time, the Distributor pays for the part and freight.

Exmark pays for the part and freight.

pays for the part.

The following restrictions apply

-- The Exmark Parts Plus® Program is available only through participating Exmark
Dealers and applies only to orders submitted on this program Monday through Thursday. Parts Plus service is available
only in the 48 contiguous United States. UPS has initiated a Saturday delivery program to many areas of the continental
United States and can be requested for an overnight shipment on Friday to be delivered Saturday. The next day air
charge, plus the Saturday delivery fee will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Exmark Mfg. will assume no
responsibility for Saturday delivery shipments. To qualify, all Exmark Parts Plus® orders must be received by Exmark by
3:00 p.m., central time. Orders must be six (6) line items or less. Exclusions from the Exmark Parts Plus

®

Program are:
Any wholegood or accessory in its entirety, engines and engine replacement parts, 5-speed Peerless transmissions and
5-speed transaxles, hydraulic or hydrostatic wheel motors, cutter decks and engine decks or any item exceeding United
Parcel Service size and weight restrictions.

Due to UPS restrictions, aerosol spray paint is considered a hazardous material and cannot be shipped via UPS next day
or Second Day Air.

Exmark Manufacturing stocks a limited supply of parts for transaxles, pumps and wheel motors. These parts can be
ordered for Next Day Air shipment but will not be guaranteed per the Parts Plus Program.

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POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ This product is a piece of power equipment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Failure to follow safe operating pr actices can result in serious

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

♦ Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass
♦ Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark

♦ If mower deck becomes clogged, stop engine and wait for all

♦ Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power driven parts .
♦ Keep off mower unless seat platf o r m is pr ovided.
♦ Keep others off mower.

WARNING

operator injury or even death.

discharge system) in place and in proper working condit ion.
plug wire(s) or remove key before adjust ing, servicing, or

performing maint enance.
moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire(s) or r em ove k ey

before cleaning blockage.

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CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Navigat or Cut ting Deck.
This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum
amount of dependability and years of trouble- free operation.

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety
instructions for your Navigator Cutting Deck.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER,

CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY.

By following the operating, maint enance, and safety instructions, you will prolong
the life of your equipment , maintain its maximum eff iciency, and pr om ot e safe
operation.

If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic
service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor.

All Exmark equipment dealers and distribut or s are kept informed of the latest
methods of servicing and are equipped t o pr ovide prom pt and efficient service in the
field or at their service stations. T hey carr y ample stock of service parts or can
secure them promptly for you fr om the factory.

All Exmark parts are thoroug hly test ed and inspect ed before leaving the factory,
however, attention is required on your part if you are t o obt ain the fullest measure of
satisfaction and performance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SAFETY PAGE

1.1 Safety Alert Symbol....................................................................................... 1

1.2 Training.........................................................................................................1

1.3 Preparation.................................................................................................1-2

1.4 Operation ......................................................................................................2

1.5 Maintenance & Storage................................................................................. 2

1.6 Safety Signs...............................................................................................2-3

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Model Number...............................................................................................4

2.2 Dimensions.................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Torque Requirements.................................................................................... 4

3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Uncrate Deck.................................................................................................4

3.2 Assemble Discharge Chute...........................................................................4

3.3 Assemble Deck to Navigator......................................................................4-6

3.4 Deck Removal............................................................................................... 6

4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

4.1 Deck Raising and Lowering........................................................................6-8

4.2 Maintenance.............................................................................................8-11

4.3 Adjustments ...........................................................................................11-12

5. PARTS LIST

5.1 Deck Group............................................................................................13-14

5.2 Front Frame Group.................................................................................15-16

5.3 Gearbox Components ................................................................................17

6. WARRANTY.......................................................................................................... 18

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1. SAFETY

1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used both in this manual and on the unit to identify

important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents. This symbol means:

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you to unsafe actions or

situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

DANGER: White lett e r ing / Red background. Indicates an im minently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injur y.

WARNING: Black lettering / O r ange background. Indicates a pot ent ially hazardous situat ion

which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or ser ious inj ur y.

CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow backgr ound. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

1.2 TRAINING

1.2.1 Regard the Exmark mower as a piece of power eq uipm ent and teach this regard to all
who operate this unit.

1.2.2 Before operating your mower, read the Navigator tractor and cutting deck manual
instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the cont r ols and the proper use of the
equipment. If t he oper at or(s) or mechanic(s) can not read Eng lish, it is the owner’s
responsibility to explain this material to them.

1.2.3 Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel. Never allow children,
teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

1.2.4 Avoid mowing while people, especially children, or pets, are nearby. Keep in mind
that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.

1.3 PREPARATION

1.3.1 Do not modif y the Navigat or cutting deck and only use on approved Exmark
machines.

1.3.2 The use of personal protective equipment, such as (but not lim it ed to) protection for
the eyes, ears, feet, and head is recomm ended.

CAUTION

POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85

dBA at the operator’s ear when in operation.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Exposure to sound levels of 85 dBA or above for

extended periods of time can cause hearing loss.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Wear hearing protection when operating this

machine.

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1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate
equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.

1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the
equipment or cause personal injury to the operat or or bystander s.

1.4 OPERATION

Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the

design and configuration of the equipment, t hese f act ors are al so dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel i nvolved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and st orage of t he equi pment. It is essential that all
Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condit i on prior to use for
mowing.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become

entangled in rotating part s.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause traum at ic am putation

or severe lacerations.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Do not operate the machine without guards, shields, and

safety devices in place and working.

♦ Keep hands, feet, hair, je welry, or clot hing away from

rotating parts.

1.4.1 Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.

1.4.2 Mow only in daylight or good artif icial light, keeping away from holes and hidden
hazards. NEVER carry passengers.

1.4.3 Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHI ND YO U!

1.4.4 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the
mower to and from the area to be mowed.

1.4.5 Never operate the mower with damaged g uards, shields, or covers. Always have
safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper work ing
condition.

1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1.5.1 Check all bolts frequently to maint ain proper tightness.

1.5.2 Keep all g uar ds, shields, and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.

1.5.3 Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.

1.5.4 All replacement part s m ust be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as
original equipment.

1.6 SAFETY SIGNS

1.6.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and
instructional labels.

1.6.2 Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.

1.6.3 When new components are installed, be sure that current saf et y sig ns ar e affixed to
the replaced components.

1.6.4 New safety signs may be obtained from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc.

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1.6.5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing t o expose the adhesive surface.
Apply only to a clean, dry surface. Smooth to remove any air bubbles.

1.6.6 Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and inst r uct ion labels. They are
critical to the safe operation of your Exmark commercial mower.

PART NO. 103-8797
LOCATION: On Top RH and LH Sides of

PART NO. 98-5954
LOCATION: - On Top of Deck, Under Gear Box Cover

- On LH Frame, Under PTO Shield

- On RH Lower Frame, behind fuel tank

PART NO. 103-8798
LOCATION: Front RH Surface of Front Frame

Front Frame

PART NO. 68-8340
LOCATION: On Top of Deck LH & RH Sides

PART NO. 1-403005
LOCATION: On Top of Mower Deck

LH & RH Sides

PART NO. 103-8425
LOCATION: - On Driveshaft

PART NO. 103-8799
LOCATION: On Top of Front Frame, Near Deck

Springs

PART NO. 103-6230
LOCATION: On Top of Deck,

Centered on Each Side

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