Exmark COMMERCIAL 21 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.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

Figure1

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.

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Specications........................................................12

Systems..........................................................12

Dimensions....................................................12

ProductOverview.................................................13

Operation..............................................................13

Controls.........................................................13

Pre-Start.........................................................15

OperatingInstructions...................................15

Maintenance..........................................................22

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............22

PeriodicMaintenance........................................23

CheckEngineOilLevel..................................23

CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch(Blade

BrakeClutchOnly).....................................23

CheckingtheMowerBlade.............................23

CheckforLooseHardware.............................25

ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBail

Operation(BladeBrakeClutchUnits

Only)..........................................................25

ServiceAirFilter(KawasakiUnits)..................26

ServiceAirFilter(HondaUnit).......................26

ChangeEngineOil.........................................27

ChangeOilFilter(KawasakiX-Series

Units).........................................................28

CheckConditionOfBelt(Self-Propelled

UnitsOnly)................................................28

CheckSparkPlugs..........................................28

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe

FuelFilter...................................................29

Adjustments......................................................29

AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive

(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).........................29

AdjustingtheBladeBrakeCable(Blade

BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)............................30

Cleaning............................................................31

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................31

CleaningtheDischargeTunneland

Plug............................................................31

CleaningUndertheBeltCover

(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).........................32

CleaningtheBladeBrakeClutchShield

(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly).................32

CleaningUndertheCoverPlate(Non-Blade

BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)............................33

WasteDisposal...............................................33

Storage..................................................................34

PreparingtheFuelSystem...............................34

PreparingtheEngine......................................34

GeneralStorageInformation..........................34

RemovingtheLawnMowerfrom

Storage.......................................................34

Troubleshooting....................................................35

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!

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot readthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilityto explainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmay beavailableonourwebsite.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained. Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

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.

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.

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.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never removethecapofthefueltankoradd fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe engineishot.

•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.

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.

•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.

•Neverattempttomakewheelheightadjustments whiletheengineisrunning.

•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.

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.

•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.

•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.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safety

•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.

1.Choke–on

2.Throttle–fast

3.Continuousvariablesetting

4.Throttle–slow

94-8072

116-1922

117–2718

103-6327

ECX160CHN21000

119-0217

1.Warning—stoptheengine;stayawayfrommoving parts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

Safety

130-9670

1.Severinghazardofhandorfoot;mowerblade—keep awayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsandshields inplace.

125-8403

KawasakiNon-BBCUnits

1.Pushtheprimeronce.2.Pulltherecoil-start

130-9656

BBCUnits

handle.

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast4.Engine—stop

Safety

116-7583

1.Warning–ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperate thismachineunlessyouaretrained.

2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—DoNotoperatethemowerwithout thereardischargeplugorbaginplace.

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

5.Warning—wearhearingprotection.

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

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium EngineOil

•RPM:3300RPM(NoLoad)

FuelSystem

•Capacity:

S-SeriesUnit:2.0qt(1.9L)

X-SeriesUnits:4.0qt(3.8L)

•FuelRecommendations:

–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

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

Transmission(SelfPropelledUnits)

Variable

SpeedRange:0–4.2mph(6.8km/hr)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:21inches(53.3cm)

•BladeBrake:Whenthebladeengagementcontrol ismovedtothedisengagedpositionafriction brakepadstopstherotationoftheblades.

•BladeSize:(1ea.):20.88inches(53.0cm)

•Deck:21inchesrigid.Deckdesignallowsfor bagging,mulchingorreardischarge.

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Adjustsfrom1inch(2.5cm)to41/2inches(11.4 cm)in1/2inch(1.3cm)increments.

•MulchingKit:StandardonX-SeriesUnits

Dimensions

–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor

15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

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

–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor

fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel stabilizerisused.

–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•FuelFilter:Non-replaceable,intank

•FuelShut-OffValve:

S-SeriesUnit:DoesNothaveashut-offvalve.

Allotherunitshaveashut-offvalve.

SafetyInterlockSystem

CurbWeight:

98-122lb(44-55kg)Weightsmayvaryslightly dependingonengineoption.

OverallWidth:

22inches(55.9cm)

OverallLengthandHeightat 21/2inchCuttingHeight:

HandleSettingLengthHeight

High61.00inches

(154.9cm)

Medium

Low

63.00inches (160.0cm)

64.50inches (163.8cm)

39.00inches (99.1cm)

37.50inches (95.3cm)

35.00inches (88.9cm)

ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:Operator musthavethebladecontrolbaildepressedtostart theengine.Releasingthebladecontrolbailwillcause theenginetostop.

Operation

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Grassbag

2.Handle6.Rearwheelheight

3.DriveBail (Self-PropelledUnits Only)

4.BladeControlBail

5.Dischargedoor

adjustment

7.Frontwheelheight adjuster

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

BladeControlBail

LocatedontheupperhandleasshowninFigure4.

Whenthebladecontrolbailisdepressed,thesystem sensesthattheoperatorisinthenormaloperator's position.

•ForUnitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:When thebladecontrolbailisreleased,thesystem sensesthattheoperatorhasmovedfromthe normaloperatingpositionandwillstoptheblade.

•ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch: Whenthebladecontrolbailisreleased,thesystem sensesthattheoperatorhasmovedfromthe normaloperatingpositionandwillkilltheengine.

Figure4

BladeBrakeUnitShown

1.Bladecontrollocklever(BladeBrakeUnitsOnly)

2.Bladecontrolbail

3.Handle

4.Drivebail(Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)

Self-PropelDriveBail(Self-Propelled UnitsOnly)

LocatedontheupperhandleasshowninFigure4.

Whentheself-propeldrivebailissqueezedagainst thehandle,theunitgroundspeedwillchangebased

Operation

onthedistancebetweenthebailandthehandle. Whenthisbailisreleasedtheunitwillstopmoving.

Throttle-ChokeLever(HondaUnit)

Locatedontheleftsideofthehandlebar.

Theleverisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving thethrottletothefullforward(Choke)positionwill placetheleverinthechokeposition.Thechokeaids instartingacoldengine.Movingthethrottlecontrol forwardwillincreaseenginespeedandmovingitto therearwilldecreaseenginespeed.

Throttle-Choke-EngineStopControl (BladeBrakeClutchUnits)

Thethrottle-choke-enginestopcontrolislocatedon theleftsideoftheengineasshowninFigure9.

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

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

BladeControlLockLever(Blade BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

Thebladecontrollockleverislocatedontheright sideofthehandlenexttotheBladeControlBailas showninFigure4.

Figure5

KawasakiUnit

1.Fuelvalve

OnX-SeriesKawasakiunits,rotatethevalve1/4turn clockwisetoshutofffuel.Rotatethevalve1/4turn counterclockwisetoturnonfuel.

Figure6

1.Rotateclockwisetoclose

2.Rotatecounterclockwisetoopen

OntheHondaunit,thefuelshutoffvalveislocated ontheengineasshowninFigure7.Rotate1/4turn clockwisetoshutofffuel.Rotatethevalve1/4turn counterclockwisetoturnonfuel.

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

FuelShut-OffValve

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

Figure7

1.Fuelvalve

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

Operation

Figure8

Hondaunit

1.Mufer

2.Oilll/dipstick

3.Fueltankcap

4.Recoilstarterhandle(locatedonhandlebar)

5.Airlter

6.Sparkplug

HandleAdjustment

Theheightofthehandlecanbeadjustedfor comfortableoperation.Standbehindthehandleto determinetheheight.Toadjustthehandleheight, positionthehardwareintooneofthethreeholesin thehandlebracket.

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn thefuelon(ifequipped).

StartingtheEngine

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Figure9

Kawasakiunitswithlargefueltankshown

1.Mufer

2.Oilll/dipstick

3.Recoilstarterhandle

4.Fueltankcap

5.Throttle-choke-enginestopcontrol(BBConly)

6.Oillter

7.Aircleaner

8.Primerbulb(ifequipped)

9.Sparkplug

2.Openthefuelvalve.

Operation

3.ForKawasakiUnitswithoutaBladeBrake Clutch:Pushtheprimerbulbrmlyandholdfor

onesecondthenrelease.

ForHondaandBBCUnits:Movethe choke/throttlecontrolforwardtothechoke position.

Note:DoNotusethechokewhentheengine iswarmedup.

4.ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch:Hold thebladecontrolbailtothehandle.

5.Pullthestarterhandlelightlyuntilyoufeel resistance,thenpullitsharply.Allowtheropeto returnslowly.

6.ForKawasakiUnitswithoutaBladeBrake Clutch:Iftheenginedoesnotstart,repeatsteps3 through5.

7.ForHondaandBBCUnits:Whentheengine starts,movethechoke/throttlecontrolbackto thefastposition.

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.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

•ForunitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch: Releasethebladecontrolbail.Boththe engineandthebladeshouldstopwithinthree seconds.

•ForunitswithaBladeBrakeClutch: Releasethebladecontrolbailandthe bladecontrollockleverresets.Theblade shouldstopwithinthreeseconds;the enginewillcontinuetorun.Movethe throttle-choke-enginestopcontroltotheStop positiontokilltheengine.

Note:Ifthebladedoesnotstopwithin3seconds afterreleasingthebladecontrolbail,contactan AuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

Note:Themowercomeswithfreewheeling clutcheswhichmakeiteasiertopullthemower rearward.T odisengagetheclutches,youmay needtopushthemowerforwardoneinch(2.5 cm)ormoreafteryoureleasetheself-propeldrive bail.

OperatingtheBladeControlBail (UnitsWithoutBladeBrakeClutch)

1.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.

2.Starttheengine.

3.Whenthebladecontrolbailissqueezedagainst thehandle,thebladeshouldengage.

4.Releasethebladecontrolbail.Boththeengine andthebladeshouldstop.

OperatingtheBladeControlLever (BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

1.Starttheengine.

OperatingtheSelf-PropelDrive (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)

Thelawnmowerisvariablespeed,themoreyou squeezethedrivebailagainstthehandlethefaster themachinetravels.

2.Pushandholdthebladecontrollockleverforward toreleasethebladecontrolbail(Figure10).

Figure10

Operation

1.Bladecontrollocklever

2.Lockedposition5.Unlockedposition

3.Bladecontrolbail

4.Pushforward

6.Squeezeagainsthandle

3.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle andreleasethebladecontrollocklever;theblade shouldengage.

4.Releasethebladecontrolbailtodisengagethe blade.Thebladecontrollockleverwillresetto lockthebladecontrolbail.

UsingtheMulchPlug

Occasionallyyoumaywishtousethemulchplugto mulchthegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.

•InstallingtheMulchPlug:

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostop.

2.Removethegrassbagifitisonthemower.

3.Raisethedischargedoorandinsertthemulch

plugintothedischargeopening.Thelipon theplugwillsnapintothemowerhousing.

Figure11

1.Mulchplug3.Lip

2.Dischargedoor4.Mowerhousing

4.Lowerthedischargedoor.

•RemovingtheMulchPlug:

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

1.Toremovethemulchplug,raisethedischarge doorandpullthemulchplugoutofthe dischargetunnel.

2.Lowerthedischargedoor.

CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch (BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)systembefore eachusetoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.

NormalTest:

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Movethelawnmowerontoapavedsurfacein anon-windyarea.

3.Setallfourwheelstothe21/2inches(6.4cm) cuttingheight(seeFigure13andFigure14)

4.Takeahalfsheetofnewspaperandcrumple itintoballsmallenoughtogounderthedeck (about3inchesor7.6cmindiameter)asshown inFigure12.

Operation

DANGER

Ifthebladebrakeclutchsystemisinoperative, thebladewillcontinuetorotatewhenyou releasethebladecontrolbail.Contactwith thebladecouldoccur,causingseriousinjury.

•ChecktheBBCoperationbeforeeachuse.

•NeverusetheBBC-equippedlawnmower withaninoperativesafetysystem.

•TakeyourlawnmowertoanAuthorized ServiceDealerforrepairifthesafety

Figure12

systemfailstooperateproperly.

1.Crumplednewspaper2.5inches(12.7cm)

5.Placetheballofnewspaper5inches(12.7cm)in frontofthelawnmower.

6.Starttheengine.

7.Pushthebladecontrollockleverforwardto releasethebladecontrolbail(Figure4).

8.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle. bladeshouldengage.

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

10.Immediatelypushthelawnmoweroverthe newspaperball.

11.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

12.W alkaroundthelawnmowertocheckforthe newspaperball.Iftheballdidnotgounderthe deck,repeatsteps6through11.

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

AuthorizedServiceDealer.

TestUsingtheGrassBag

1.Installtheemptygrassbagonthedischarge tunnel.

2.Starttheengine.

3.ForunitswithaBladeBrakeClutch:Pushthe bladecontrollockleverforwardtoreleasethe bladecontrolbail(Figure4).

4.Squeezethebladecontrolbailagainstthehandle.

5.Thebagshouldbegintoinate,indicatingthat thebladeisengagedandrotating.

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

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Therearwheelsareadjustedtogetherwithaheight adjustmentrodlocatedonthemowerhousingby theleftrearwheel.Thefrontwheelsareadjusted separatelybyremovingthefrontwheelshaft assemblies,adjustingtheheight,andthenreplacing theshaftassemblies.Thecuttingheightcanbe adjustedfrom1inch(25mm)to41/2inches(114 mm)in1/2inch(12.7mm)increments.

WARNING

Adjustingthecuttingheightleverscouldbring yourhandsintocontactwithamovingblade.A movingbladecancauseseriousinjury.

•Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovementto stopbeforeadjustingthecuttingheight.

•DoNotputyourngersunderthehousing whenadjustingthecuttingheight.

•RearWheelAdjustment:

1.Pullthewheelheightadjustmentrodupward

toreleasethepinfromthenotchinthe adjustmentbracket(Figure13).

Operation

Figure14

1.Frontwheelshaft assembly

2.Pullup5.Pulloutward

3.Heightadjuster

2.Insertthefrontwheelshaftassemblyintothe desiredcutheightsettinginthefrontquadrant block.Lowertheheightadjusterintothe grooveonthefrontwheelshaft.Pulland pushthewheelshaftassemblytomakesureit haslockedintoplace.

4.Frontquadrantblockcut heights

6.Shaftgroove

Figure13

1.Pullupward4.Pin

2.Wheelheightadjustment rod

3.Adjustmentbracket6.Indicator

5.Rotatetodesiredsetting

2.Applydownwardpressureorliftthehousing torotatetheheightadjustmentbracket.Use theindicatortodeterminethedesiredsetting.

3.Releasethewheelheightadjustmentrodtoset thepinsecurelyinthedesirednotch.

•FrontWheelAdjustment

UsingtheGrassBag

•InstallingtheGrassBag

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Openthereardoor.

3.Graspthehandleonthebagandsettherear ofthebagframeontothedoorhingebracket (Figure15).

1.Pullupontheheightadjusterandpullthe frontwheelshaftassemblyoutwardasshown inFigure14.

Operation

Figure15

1.Bag4.Doorhingebracket

2.Handle5.Reardoor

3.Bagframe

6.Lower

DANGER

Ifthereardischargedoordoesnotclose completely,thelawnmowercouldthrow objects.Thrownobjectscanresultin seriouspersonalinjuryordeathtothe operatororbystanders.

•Neveropenthedoortotherear dischargeopeningwhenthebladeis stillrunning.

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

4.Oncethebagisseated,lowerthereardoor ontothebag.

•MowingwiththeGrassBag

WARNING

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

Checkthegrassbagfrequently.Ifitis damaged,installanewExmarkreplacement bag.

Cutthegrassuntilthebagisfull.

Note:DoNotoverllthebag.

•RemovingtheGrassBag

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingparts tostop.

2.Raisethereardischargedoorandgraspthe handleonthebag.

3.Liftthebagoffofthelawnmowerandlower thereardischargedoor.

4.Graduallytipthebagforwardtoemptythe clippings.

5.Toinstallthebag,refertothesectionon InstallingtheGrassBag.

OperatingTips

•ReviewtheSafetysectionandreadthismanual carefullybeforeoperatingthelawnmower.

•Settheenginespeedtothefastestpositionfor thebestcuttingresults.

•Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecutting season.Periodicallyledownnicksontheblade. Replacethebladewhennecessarywithanoriginal Exmarkreplacementblade.

•Cleantheairlterfrequently .Mulchingstirsup moreclippingsanddustwhichclogstheairlter andreducesengineperformance.

CuttingGrass

•Grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes oftheyear.Inthesummerheat,itisbesttocut grassatthe21/2inch(64mm),3inch(76mm), or31/2inch(90mm)cuttingheightsettings.Cut onlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.Do Notcutbelowthe21/2inch(64mm)setting unlessthegrassissparseoritislatefallwhen grassgrowthbeginstoslowdown.

•Whencuttinggrassover6inches(15cm)tall, rstmowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingand walkslower;thenmowagainatalowersettingfor thebestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong andthegrassclumpontopofthelawn,thelawn mowermayplugandcausetheenginetostall.

•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven fertilization.

•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory, tryoneormoreofthefollowing:

–Sharpentheblade.

–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.

–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.

–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttinga

fullswathwitheachpass.

–Setthedesiredcuttingheightonthefront

wheels.Settherearwheelsonetotwonotches higher.Forexample,setthefrontwheelsat2 1/2inches(64mm)andtherearwheelsat3 inches(76mm).

CuttingLeaves

Operation

•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthe lawnshowsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmay needtomakemorethanonepassovertheleaves.

•Forlightleafcoverage,setallthewheelsatthe samecuttingheightsetting.

•Iftherearemorethan5inches(12.7cm)ofleaves onthelawn,setthefrontcuttingheightoneor twonotcheshigherthantherearcuttingheight. Thismakesiteasiertofeedtheleavesunderthe lawnmowerdeck.

•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthelawnmower doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.

•Ifyoumowoveroakleaves,youcanaddlimeto thegrassinthespringtoreducetheacidityofthe oakleaves.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Ifyouleavethewireonthesparkplug,someone couldaccidentallystarttheengine.Accidental startingoftheenginecouldseriouslyinjureyou orotherbystanders.

Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore youdoanymaintenance.Setthewireasideso thatitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthespark plug.

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchingahot enginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

WARNING

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

Avoidfuelspillsbyrunningtheenginedryorby removingthegasolinewithahandpump;never siphon.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every40hours

Every50hours

Every100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthestoppingtimeofthebladebrake.Theblademuststopwithin3secondsof releasingthebail;ifitdoesnot,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealerforrepair.

•Checkthemowerbladeandtheenginemountingfasteners.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•ChecktheBladeBrakeClutchBailoperation(BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthedeck.

•Cleanthedischargetunnelandplug.

•Cleanthefoampre-cleaner(KawasakiUnits).

•Cleanthecover,base,foamandpaperelements(HondaUnit).

•Checktheconditionofthebelt(s).

•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Checkforleaksinthefuelsystemsand/ordeterioratingfuelhose.

•Cleanunderthebeltcover(self-propelledunitsonly).

•Cleanthebladebrakeclutchshield.

•Cleanunderthecoverplate(Non-BBCUnits).

•Changetheoillter(KawasakiX-SeriesUnits).

•Checkthesparkplugs.

•Cleanthefuellterelement.

Every250hours

•Replacetheairlterelements(HondaUnit).(Mayneedmoreofteniftheyaredamaged orexcessivelydirty .)

Maintenance

MaintenanceService

Interval

Every300hours

Yearlyorbeforestorage

MaintenanceProcedure

•Replacethepaperairlter(KawasakiUnits).(Mayneedmoreoftenindustyconditions. SeetheEnginemanualforadditionalinformation.)

•Emptythefueltankbeforerepairsasdirectedorbeforestorage.

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.

2.Checkwithenginecold.

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

Figure17

KawasakiEngine

Figure16

HondaEngine

1.Lowerlimitmark3.Dipstick

2.Upperlimitmark

1.Dipstick3.Add

2.Full

4.Iftheoillevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL” markonthedipstick.Exmark4-CyclePremium EngineOilisrecommended;refertotheEngine Owner'smanualforappropriateAPIratingand viscosity.DoNotoverll.

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

CheckingtheBladeBrake Clutch(BladeBrakeClutch Only)

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

RefertoCheckingtheBladeBrakeClutchinthe OperatingInstructionssection.

CheckingtheMowerBlade

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Maintenance

Alwaysmowwithasharpblade.Asharpbladecuts cleanlyandwithouttearingorshreddingthegrass blade.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside.

5.Inspectthebladeforsharpnessandwear, especiallywheretheatandthecurvedparts meet(seeFigure18).Becausesandandabrasive materialcanwearawaythemetalthatconnects theatandcurvedpartsoftheblade,check thebladebeforeusingthelawnmower.Ifyou noticeaslotorwear(Figure18BandFigure18C), replacetheblade.

DANGER

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

Ifitisnecessarytoremovethebladefor replacementorsharpening,completethe followingsteps:

A.Toremovetheblade,useablockofwoodto

holdthebladesteady(seeFigure19).Make suretograsptheendofthebladeusingarag orathicklypaddedglove.

•ForBladeBrakeClutchUnits:Remove thebladenuts,bladesupport,andblade.

•ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrake Clutch:Removethebladebolt,blade support,andblade.

Figure18

1.Sail

2.Flat

3.Wear

4.Slot

Note:Forthebestperformance,installanew bladebeforethecuttingseasonbegins.During theyear,ledownanysmallnickstomaintainthe cuttingedge.

Figure19

B.ForSharpening:Filethetopsideofthe

bladetomaintainitsoriginalcuttingangle (Figure20AandB)andinnercuttingedge radius(Figure20A).Thebladewillremain balancedifyouremovethesameamountof materialfrombothcuttingedges.

Figure20

Maintenance

1.Innercuttingedgeradius

2.Cuttingangle

C.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyplacing

thecenterholeofthebladeoveranailor screwdrivershankclampedhorizontallyina vise(Figure21).Ifeitherendoftheblade rotatesdownward,lethatend(notthe cuttingedge).Thebladeisproperlybalanced whenneitherenddrops.

Figure21

1.Blade

2.Vise

3.Screwdriver

Figure22

1.BladeBrakeClutch Units–frontview

2.BladeBrakeClutch Units–sideview

3.Bladedriver6.UnitswithoutaBlade

4.Blade

5.Bladesupport

BrakeClutch

6.Returnthelawnmowertoitsuprightposition.

7.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

CheckforLooseHardware

D.ForInstallation:Makesuretograsptheendof

thebladeusingaragorathicklypaddedglove.

ForBladeBrakeClutchUnits:Installasharp, balancedExmarkblade,bladesupport,and thebladenuts.Thesailoftheblademust pointtowardthetopofthelawnmower housingforproperinstallation.Torquethe bladenutsto44-56ft-lb(60-76Nm).

ForUnitswithoutaBladeBrakeClutch: Installasharp,balancedExmarkblade,blade support,andbladebolt.Thesailoftheblade mustpointtowardthetopofthelawnmower housingforproperinstallation.Torquethe bladeboltto35-45ft-lb(47-61Nm).

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

ChecktheBladeBrake ClutchBailOperation(Blade BrakeClutchUnitsOnly)

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

ChecktheBladeBrakeClutch(BBC)bailoperation foranyoperationproblemsordeteriorating components,suchasthespring.Replacecomponents orcorrectanyproblemsbeforeoperating.Referto OperatingtheBladeControlLeverinOperation.

Maintenance

ServiceAirFilter (KawasakiUnits)

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean

thefoampre-cleaner (KawasakiUnits).

Every300hours— Replacethepaperair lter(KawasakiUnits). (Mayneedmoreoftenin dustyconditions.See theEnginemanualfor additionalinformation.)

Note:DoNotoperatetheenginewithouttheair

lterassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removethecoverandcleanitthoroughly .

Figure23

X-SeriesUnits

1.Cover3.Paperairlter

2.Foamelement

4.Airlterbase

Figure24

S-SeriesUnits

1.Cover

2.Paperairlter

3.Foamelement

4.Removethepaperairlteranddiscarditas required.

Note:DoNottrytocleanapaperairlter.

5.Removethefoamelementandwashitwithamild detergentandwater,thenblotitdry.

6.Saturatetheelementwithcleanengineoil,then squeezeit(DoNottwist)toremovetheexcessoil.

7.Installthefoamelement.

8.Installthenewpaperairlter.

9.Installthecover.

ServiceAirFilter (HondaUnit)

ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Clean

thecover,base,foamand paperelements(Honda Unit).

Every250hours—Replace theairlterelements (HondaUnit).(Mayneed moreofteniftheyare

Maintenance

damagedorexcessively dirty.)

Note:DoNotoperatetheenginewithouttheair

cleanerassembly;extremeenginedamagewilloccur.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removethetwowingnutsthatsecurethecover (Figure25).

9.Cleanthefoamelementinwarm,soapywateror inanonammablesolvent.

10.Rinseanddrythefoamelementthoroughly .

11.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil,then squeezeouttheexcessoil.

Note:Excessoilinthefoamelementrestricts theairowthroughtheelementandmayreach thepaperlterandclogit.

12.Wipedirtfromthebaseandthecoverwitha moistrag.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom enteringtheairductleadingtothecarburetor.

13.Installtheaircleanerelementsandensurethat theyareproperlypositioned.

14.Securelyinstallthecoverwiththetwowingnuts.

ChangeEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Figure25

1.Wingnuts4.Foamelement

2.Cover

3.Paperelement

5.Base

4.Removethecover.

Note:Becarefultopreventdirtanddebrisfrom fallingintothebase.

5.Removethefoamandpaperelementsfromthe base.

6.Removethefoamelementfromthepaper element.

7.Inspectthefoamandpaperelements,andreplace themiftheyaredamagedorexcessivelydirty.

8.Tapthepaperelementonahardsurfaceseveral timesorusecompressedairnotexceeding30 psi(207kPa)throughthelterfromthewire screensidetoremoveanyexcessdirt.Ifthepaper elementisexcessivelydirty,replaceit.

Every50hours(Mayneed moreoftenundersevere conditions.)

1.Runtheenginetowarmtheengineoil.

Note:W armoilowsbetterandcarriesmore contaminates.

WARNING

Oilmaybehotafterenginehasbeenrun. Contactwithhotoilcancauseseverepersonal injury.

Avoidcontactingthehotengineoilwhenyou drainit.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

4.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

5.Placeasuitabledrainpanunderthedipstick/oil drain.

6.Cleanaroundthedipstick.

Note:Nevertrytobrushdirtoffthepaper element;brushingforcesthedirtintothebers.

7.Removethedipstickbyrotatingthecap counterclockwiseandpullingitout.

Maintenance

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 (KawasakiX-SeriesUnits)

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(seeFigure26).

oilisrecommended.RefertotheEngineOwner's Manualforanacceptablealternative.

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

11.Runtheengineforabout3minutes.

12.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andcheckforoilleakagearoundthelter.

13.Addoiltocompensatefortheoilintheoillter.

14.Recycletheusedoillteraccordingtolocalcodes.

CheckConditionOfBelt (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethebeltcovertothelawnmowerhousing.

3.Checkthebeltforcracks,frayededges,burn marksoranyotherdamage.

4.Replacethedamagedbelt.

CheckSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug(see Figure8andFigure9).

3.Cleanaroundthesparkplug.

4.Removethesparkplugfromthecylinderhead.

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

5.Setthegapontheplugto0.030inch(0.76mm) (Figure27).

Figure26

1.Gasket

8.Installthenewlterandhandtightenit2/3turn only.

9.FillthecrankcaseasstatedinCheckEngineOil Levelsection.Exmark4–CyclePremiumEngine

Figure27

1.Sideelectrode

2.Centerelectrode insulator

3.Airgap—0.030inch (0.76mm)

Maintenance

6.Installthesparkplugandthegasketseal.

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

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

EmptyingtheFuelTankand CleaningtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

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.

Adjustments

Note:Waitforallmovingpartstostopandremove sparkplugwirebeforeservicing,cleaning,ormaking anyadjustmentstotheunit.

AdjustingtheSelf-Propel Drive (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly)

Ifthelawnmowerdoesnotself-propelorhasa tendencytocreepforwardwhenthecontrolbail isreleased,adjustthedrivecablenutsasshownin Figure29.

DANGER

Checkingtheoperationofthemowerwiththe beltcoverremovedwillallowdebristobethrown intheoperator'sorbystander'sdirectionandcan resultinseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

DoNotoperatetheunitwhencoverisnotin place.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

8.Closethefuelvalve.

9.Pourasmallamountoffuelinthefueltank,move thefuelaroundinthetank,andpouritoutinto anapprovedfuelcontainer.

10.Installthefueltankandfuelline.

2.Removethebeltcoverbypullingupwardonthe backofthecovertounsnapthefrontandback covertabs.Removeanydebrisunderthecover.

Figure28

1.Beltcovertabs

Maintenance

3.Ifthelawnmowerdoesnotselfpropelwithbail engaged,tightenthebeltbyturningthedrive cablenutsclockwise.Tomaximizebeltlife,Do Notovertightenthebelt.

Ifthelawnmowercreepsforwardwithoutthe bailengaged,loosenthebeltbyturningthedrive cablenutscounterclockwise.

Figure29

1.Adjustmentofdrivecablenuts

covertabs(seeFigure28).Removeanydebris underthecover.

4.Loosenthecableclampscrewuntilthecable conduitslides(seeFigure30).

4.Reinstallthebeltcoverbypushingdownonthe rearrstandthensnappingthefrontontothe mowerhousing.

5.Checktheoperationfordesireddrivecontrol.

6.Repeatsteps2through5asnecessaryforfurther adjustment.

Note:Adjustmenttoobtaindesiredground speedatfullbailtravelmaybemadeinorderto accommodateslowerspeeds.

AdjustingtheBlade BrakeCable (BladeBrakeClutchUnits Only)

Adjustwheneveranewbladebrakecableassemblyis installedorifthebladecontrollockleverdoesnot operateproperly.

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

Figure30

1.Spring3.Cableclampscrew

2.Cableconduit

5.Pullthecableuntilthereisapproximately1/8 inchinslack.DoNotputtensiononthespring.

6.Tightenthescrewtolocktheadjustmentinplace.

7.Reinstallthebeltcoverbypushingdownonthe rearrstandthensnappingthefrontontothe mowerhousing.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

9.Checktheoperationofthebladecontrollock lever(seeFigure10).Thelevermustresetitself tolockoutthebladecontrolbail.Ifitdoesnot, repeatsteps4through8.

10.Performthe“CheckingtheBladeBrakeClutch (BladeBrakeClutchUnitsOnly)”procedurein Operation.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Removethebeltcoverbypullingupwardonthe backofthecovertounsnapthefrontandback

Maintenance

Cleaning

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(Figure31).

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, cleantheinsideofthedischargetunnelandthedoor thoroughly.

Figure31

4.Engagetheblade.

Note:Thebladewilldrawinwaterandwashout clippings.Letthewaterrununtilyounolonger seeclippingsbeingwashedoutfromunderthe housing.

5.Disengagetheblade,stoptheengineandwaitfor allmovingpartstostop.

6.Turnoffthewater.

7.Startthelawnmower,engagetheblade,andlet thelawnmowerrunforafewminutestodryout itscomponents.

Maintenance

WARNING

Grassclippingsandotherobjectscanbethrown fromanopendischargetunnel.Thrownobjects cancauseseriousinjuryorkilltheoperatoror bystanders.

Neverstartoroperatethelawnmowerunlessone ofthefollowingistrue:

•MulchMode:

•Thedischargetunnelplugislocked securelyinthedischargetunnel.

•Thedischargetunneldoorisclosed againstframe.

•BagMode:

•Thedischargetunnelplugisremoved.

•Thegrassbagislockedinplace.

•Thedischargetunneldoorisclosed againstbag.

•OptionalRearDischargeMode:

CleaningtheBlade BrakeClutchShield (BladeBrakeClutchUnits Only)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside(airlter up).

5.Removethebladenutsandtheblade(see Figure22).

•Theoptionalreardischargedeectoris lockedinplace.

•Thedischargetunneldoorisclosed againstdeector.

CleaningUndertheBelt Cover(Self-PropelledUnits Only)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Pullupwardonthebackofthecovertounsnap thefrontandbackcovertabs(seeFigure28).

4.Liftoffthecoverandbrushoutallthedebris aroundthebeltarea.

5.Installthebeltcoverbypushingdownontherear rstandthensnappingthefrontontothemower housing.

Figure32

1.Screws2.BBCShield

6.RemovethethreescrewsholdingtheBBCshield ontotheunit(seeFigure32).

7.RemovetheBBCshieldandbrushorblowall thedebrisfromundertheshieldandaroundthe BBCsystem.

8.InstalltheBBCshield.Tightenthescrewsto securetheBBCshieldtothedeck.

9.Installthebladeandthetwobladenuts.Torque thebladenutsto44-56ft-lb(60-76Nm).

6.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

10.Turnthelawnmowerupright.

11.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

Maintenance

CleaningUndertheCover Plate(Non-BladeBrake ClutchUnitsOnly)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

2.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

3.Drainthegasolinefromthefueltank.Referto

EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe FuelFiltersection.

4.Tipthelawnmowerontoitsrightside(airlter up).

5.Removethebladebolt,bladesupport,andthe blade(seeFigure33).

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilisapollutanttotheenvironment.Dispose ofusedoilatacertiedrecyclingcenteroraccording toyourstateandlocalregulations.

Figure33

1.Bladebolt

2.Bladesupport

3.Blade

6.Removethethreescrewsholdingthecoverplate ontotheunit(seeFigure33).

7.Removethecoverplateandbrushorblowallthe debrisfromundertheplate.Reinstallthecover plate.

8.Installtheblade,bladesupport,andtheblade bolt.T orquethebladeboltto35-45ft-lb(47-61 Nm).

9.Turnthelawnmowerupright.

10.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

4.Coverplate

5.Screw

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.

2.Cleananydirtandchafffromthecylinder, cylinderheadns,andblowerhousing.

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

4.CleantheBBCshield.RefertoCleaningthe BladeBrakeClutchShieldsectioninCleaning.

5.Checktheconditionoftheblade.Refer toMaintainingtheBladesectioninthe Maintenance.

6.Servicetheairlter.RefertoServicingtheAir FilterinMaintenance.

7.Tightenallnuts,bolts,andscrews.

8.Touchupallrustedorchippedpaintsurfaceswith paintavailablefromanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

RemovingtheLawnMower fromStorage

1.Checkandtightenallfasteners.

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.

2.Removethesparkplugandspintheenginerapidly bypullingthestarterropetoblowexcessoilfrom thecylinder.

3.Cleanthesparkplugorreplaceitifitiscracked, broken,oriftheelectrodesareworn.

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

5.Performanyneededmaintenanceprocedures.

6.Fillthefuelinthefueltankwithfreshgasoline.

7.Checktheengineoillevel.

8.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

GeneralStorageInformation

1.Cleanthelawnmowerhousing.Referto

CleaningtheUndersideoftheLawnMower HousingsectioninCleaning.

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,DoNotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbe causedbyanemptyfueltank.

Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.Ifaproblemcontinues,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto keeprunning.

Enginelosespower.

Enginerunsrough.

Lawnmowerorenginevibratesexcessively .

1.Fueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

3.Thethrottleleverisnotinthecorrect position.

4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

5.Faultysparkplug.

6.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

1.Aircleanerisdirty.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.

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

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

6.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

1.Thewireisnotconnectedtothespark plug.

2.Faultysparkplug.

3.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.

4.Theairlterelementisdirtyandis restrictingtheairow .

1.Thebladeisbentorisoutofbalance.1.Balancetheblade.Ifthebladeisbent,

2.Theblademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

4.Theenginemountingboltsareloose.4.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheChoke position.

4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

5.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

6.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

1.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

1.Connectthewiretothesparkplug.

2.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

3.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.

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

replaceit.

3.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

Unevencuttingpattern.

Dischargechuteplugs.

1.Allfourwheelsarenotatthesameheight.

2.Thebladeisdull.2.Sharpenandbalancetheblade.

3.Mowinginthesamepatternrepeatedly .

4.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

1.ThethrottleleverisnotintheFast position.

2.Cuttingtoomuchgrassinonepass2.Raisethecuttingheight.Ifnecessary,cut

3.Mowingtoofast.

4.Thegrassiswet.

5.Theundersideofthelawnmowerdeck containsclippingsanddebris.

1.Placeallfourwheelsatthesameheight.

3.Changethemowingpattern.

4.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

1.MovethethrottlelevertotheFast position.

asecondtimeatlowercuttingheight.

3.Slowdown.

4.Allowthegrasstodrybeforemowing.

5.Cleantheundersideofthelawnmower deck.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Lawnmowerdoesnotself-propel. (Self-PropelUnitsOnly)

Difculttopulllawnmowerrearward (Self-PropelledUnitsOnly).

1.Theself-propeldrivecableisoutof adjustmentorisdamaged.

2.Thereisdebrisunderthebeltcover.2.Cleanthedebrisfromunderthebelt

1.Transmissionislocked.1.Pushmowerforwardtodisengagethe

1.Adjusttheself-propeldrivecable.Replace thecableifnecessary.

cover.

transmissionandthenpullrearward.

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 machine.

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_F

ServiceRecord

Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

MI D-MOUNT RIDING AC CESSORI ES 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-FRONT RIDI NG ACCESS ORIES A ND OPTI ONS

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.

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SerialNo.

Pack)orFillinBelow

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

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