Exmark LZ27KC604 User Manual

ForSerialNos.

720,000&Higher

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LZ27KC604MODELONLY

PlaceModelNo.andSerialNo.

LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature

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PartNo.4500-246Rev.A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,or
otherreproductiveharm.

Important:Whenthemowerisusedoroperated
onanyCaliforniaforest,brushorgrasscovered
land,aworkingsparkarrestermustbeattached
tothemufer.Ifnot,theoperatorisviolating
statelaw,Section4442PublicResourceCode.To
acquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002Cesystèmed’allumageparètincellede
vèhiculeestconformeàlanormeNMB-002du
Canada

TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingTheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.

KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit.
ShouldthisengineOwner’sManualbecome
damagedorillegible,replaceimmediately.
Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe
enginemanufacturer.

Exmarkreservestherighttomakechangesor
addimprovementstoitsproductsatanytime
withoutincurringanyobligationtomakesuch
changestoproductsmanufacturedpreviously.
Exmark,oritsdistributorsanddealers,accept
noresponsibilityforvariationswhichmaybe
evidentintheactualspecicationsofitsproducts
andthestatementsanddescriptionscontained
inthispublication.

©2007—ExmarkMfg.Co.,Inc.
IndustrialParkBox808
Beatrice,NE68310

Contactusatwww.Exmark.com.

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AllRightsReserved

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 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.

2. Distributor ships part(s) to dealer or customer, as requested by dealer, same day, overnight UPS Distributor bills dealer for
part and freight charges where applicable.

3. If distributor does not have the part(s) in stock to satisfy Exmark Parts Plus® order, he contacts Exmark by 3:00 p.m., central
time, with an Exmark Parts Plus® order of six (6) line items or less.

4. If order is received by 3:00 p.m. central time, Exmark ships part(s) direct to dealer or customer, as requested by distributor,
same day, overnight UPS, Exmark bills the distributor for parts and shipping charges, where applicable.

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

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:

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.

2. The Distributor being unable to ship the part the same day or not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus® order
to Exmark by 3:00 p.m., central time, the Distributor pays for the part and freight.

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

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

3

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.

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou
requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.

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

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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Contents

Introduction...........................................................4

Safety.....................................................................6

SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................6

SafeOperatingPractices..................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.....................11

Specications.......................................................15

ModelNumbers............................................15

Systems.........................................................15

Dimensions...................................................16

TorqueRequirements....................................17

ProductOverview................................................17

Operation.............................................................18

Controls........................................................18

Pre-Start........................................................19

OperatingInstructions..................................19

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

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

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

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

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

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

CheckMowerBlades.....................................27

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................27

CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll

Bar)Pins...................................................28

CheckSeatBelt..............................................28

CheckforLooseHardware............................28

ServiceAirCleaner........................................28

ChangeEngineOil........................................29

CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................29

CheckTirePressures.....................................29

CheckConditionOfBelts..............................29

LubricateGreaseFittings...............................29

LubricateCasterWheelHubs........................30

LubricateBrakeHandlePivot........................31

LubricateBrakeRodBushings.......................31

LubricateMotionControlBronze

Bushings...................................................31

LubricateSeatSwitchActuator......................31

CheckSparkPlugs.........................................31

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilter.....................32

WheelHub-SlottedNutTorque

Specication..............................................32

ThreadLockingAdhesives.............................32

MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade

Anti-seize).................................................33

Copper-BasedAnti-seize..............................33

DielectricGrease...........................................33

Adjustments.....................................................33

DeckLeveling...............................................33

PumpDriveBeltTension...............................34

MuleDriveBeltTensionAdjustment.............34

DeckBeltTension........................................35

BeltGuideAdjustment..................................35

BrakeLinkAdjustment..................................35

BrakeAdjustment..........................................35

ElectricClutchAdjustment............................36

ReverseIndicatorAdjustment........................36

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

MotionControlDamperAdjustment.............37

AdjustSeatSwitch.........................................38

CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load

Adjustment...............................................38

Cleaning...........................................................39

CleanEngineCoolingSystem........................39

RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling

Fins...........................................................39

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................39

WasteDisposal..............................................39

Troubleshooting...................................................41

Schematics...........................................................43

5

Safety

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,
WARNING,orCAUTION.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate
orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,
substantialfootwear,longtrousers,andhearing
protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor
whenwearingopensandals.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.

CAUTION

DANGER:Whitelettering/Redbackground.
Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.

WARNING:Blacklettering/Orangebackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

CAUTION:Blacklettering/Yellowbackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

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

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

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

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

6

Safety

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsinanopen
area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup
anygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletely
full.Addgasolinetothefueltankuntil
thelevelis1/4to1/2inch(6–13mm)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.This
emptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,
andstayawayfromanopenameor
wheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby
spark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
Neverremovethecapofthefueltankor
addfuelwhenengineisrunningorwhen
theengineishot.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson
theground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe
used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe
rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

•Checkthattheoperator’ spresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly .

7

Safety

Operation

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythe
mufer,becomeextremelyhot.Severeburns
canoccuroncontactanddebris,suchas
leaves,grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,
tocoolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer
andenginearea.

•Installandmaintaininworkingordera
sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment
onforest-covered,grass-covered,or
brush-coveredunimprovedland.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall
connedareawheredangerouscarbon
monoxidefumescancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts.

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

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass
collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
removekeyandengageparkingbrake:

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor

damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
engageparkingbrake:

–Beforerefueling.

–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.

WARNING

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

•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin
placeandworkingproperly.

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

•NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate
themowerwhenpeople,especiallychildren,or
petsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecautionwhen
crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato
bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

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

8

Safety

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan
causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Wheels
droppingoveredges,ditches,steepbanks,or
watercancauserollovers,whichmayresult
inseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecaution
onslopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed
changes.

•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer
neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
(Figure3).

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

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing
downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheels
maycausedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossof
brakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades
andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’ srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove
stability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)

ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalled
ontheunit.

Figure3

1.SafeZone-Usethe
mowerhereonslopes
lessthan15degrees

2.DangerZone-Useawalk
behindmowerand/or
handtrimmernear
drop-offsandwater.

3.Water

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

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges,
ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
deathordrowning.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbar
isdown.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,andelectricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

9

Safety

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect
sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Keepengine,enginearea,andpumpdrivebelt
compartmentfreefromaccumulationofgrass,
leaves,excessivegreaseoroil,andotherdebris
whichcanaccumulateintheseareas.These
materialscanbecomecombustibleandmayresult
inare.

•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot
lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

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

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid
accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbya
doctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjuryor
gangrenemayresult.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionand
allhydraulicconnectionsandttings
aretightbeforeapplyingpressureto
hydraulicsystem.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,
tondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembyplacingthemotioncontrol
leversinneutralandshuttingoffthe
enginebeforeperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing
them.Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenor
weldthem.

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.

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

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

•Allreplacementpartsmustbethesameas
orequivalenttothepartssuppliedasoriginal
equipment.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safety

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

1-303508

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror
distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

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

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

1-523552

1-403005

1-513742

1-513748

11

1–633462

1-633706

Safety

1–633922

1–643222

103-1798

103–3270

103–4474

1–643339

98-5954

12

Safety

103-4930

103-5881

107-2102

107-2112

103–6319

13

Safety

109-3148

109-1214

109–7949

109-1215

103–9255

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Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:720,000andHigher

LZ27KC604

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual

•RPM:FullSpeed:3750±50RPM(NoLoad)
Idle:1500RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:13.5gal.(51.0L)

•TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87
octaneorhigher.

•FuelFilter:In-line15Micron
KohlerP/N2405010.

•FuelShut-OffValve:1/4turnincrements(“ON”,
“OFF”).

•Fuelgaugeinlefthandfueltank.

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl:

Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto
twoheights.

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in

slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch
(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting
heighttodesiredposition.

•DeckLiftAssistLever:Footpedalthatassists
inraisingthedeck.

•ChargingCapacity:15amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:Two20ampbladetype

SafetyInterlockSystem

•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and
motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart
engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe
intheseattostarttheengine.)

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged,
brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare
movedinorenginewillstop.

•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or
bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition
whilebrakeisengaged.

Seat

•Type:Standardseatwithhighback,foampadded
(internalsuspension)andarmrests.

Optionalseataccessories:

–Customridesuspensionsystemtoenhance

StandardSeat.

–Deluxesuspensionseatwithhighback,low

prolefoam-in-placecushion(dampened,
adjustablespringsuspension)andarmrests.

•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccessto
hydraulicpumps,batteryandothercomponents.
Heldintiltedpositionwithproprod.Adjustable
foreandaftseattrack.

•Armrests:

–Standardseat:foampaddedip-uparmrests.

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Specications

–Optionalsuspensionseat:moldedadjustable

ip-uparmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:Incorporatedintothe
SafetyInterlockSystem.Timedelayseatswitch
eliminatesroughgroundcut-outs.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•HydrostaticPumps:TwoHydroGearvariable
displacementpistonpumps.

•WheelMotors:TwoParkerwith11/4inch
taperedshafts.

•HydraulicOilType:UseMobil115W-50
Syntheticmotoroil.

•HydraulicOilCapacity:2.1qt.(2.0L)

•HydraulicFilter:Replaceablecartridgetype.

–Summeruseabove32°F(0°C)

P/N109-4180:25microns,10psibypass

–Winterusebelow32°F(0°C)

P/N1-523541:40microns,18psibypass

•Speeds:

–0–9.8mph(15.8km/hr)forward.

–0-6.3mph(10.1km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.

Tires&Wheels

•DeckDrive:

–Electricclutchmountedonhorizontalengine

shaft.“B”Sectionbelt(withself-tensioning
idler)fromelectricclutchtotransfershaft
mountedondeck.

–Bladesaredrivenbyone“B”Sectionbelt

(w/self-tensioningidler)fromtransfershaft
ondecktobladespindles.

•Deck:

Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-frontsupport
frame.Sixanti-scalprollersprovidemaximum
turfprotection.Deckdesignallowsforbagging,
mulchingorsidedischarge.

•DeckDepth:5.5inches(14.0cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Anextra-longcushionedleverisusedtoadjust
thecuttingheightfrom11/2inch(3.8cm)to5
inches(12.7cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments.
Thecuttingheightadjustmenthandlehasa
transportpositionandalladjustmentscanbe
madewhiletheoperatorremainsseated.Units
alsohaveafootoperateddeckliftassistleverto
aidinraisingthedeck.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Dimensions

DriveFrontCaster

Pneumatic
(Air-Filled)

Quantity

TreadSize

Size24x12.00-1213x6.50-6

PlyRating

Pressure

22

“Multi-Trac
C/S”

4

13psi(90kPa)

Semi-Pneumatic

Smooth

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:60inch(152.4cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(3ea.)20.50inches(52.1cm)

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith1inch
(25.4mm)I.D .bearings.

OverallWidth:

WithoutDeck53.5inches(135.9cm)

DeectorUp61.4inches(156.0cm)

DeectorDown72.2inches(183.4cm)

OverallLength:

RollBar-Up81.9inches(208.0cm)

RollBar-Down92.6inches(235.2cm)

16

ProductOverview

OverallHeight:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

71.9in.(182.6cm)

53.8inches(136.7cm)

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof
Tires,Widthwise)

DriveWheels41.9inches(106.4cm)

CasterWheels37.3inches(94.7cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto
CenterofDriveTire)

53.7inches(136.4cm)

CurbWeight:

1290lb(585kg)

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

CutterHousingSpindle
Nut

Torque

140-145ft-lb(190–197
N-m)

ProductOverview

1.MotionControlLever5.Controls

2.ParkingBrakeLever

3.Height-of-CutLever

4.FuelCap(BothSides)

Figure4

6.SeatBelt

7.RollBar

BladeMountingBolt
(lubricatewithanti-seize)

EngineDeck/FrontFrame
MountBolts

Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc
NutSeeFigure10

Anti-ScalpRollerWhizlock
NutSeeFigure10

EngineMountingBolts

WheelLugNuts

WheelMotorMounting
Bolts

WheelHubSlottedNutminimum125ft-lb(169

RolloverProtectionSystem
(RollBar)MountingBolts

DeckDriveJackshaftNut

ClutchRetainingBolt
(securedwiththreadlocker)

55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)

30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)

30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)

30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)

30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)

90-95ft-lb(122-129N-m)

72-77ft-lb(98-104N-m)

N-m)

30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)

75-80ft-lb(102-108N-m)

55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)

17

Operation

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideofthe
consolecontroltheforwardandreversemotionof
themachine.Theleverscontroltheowofhydraulic
oilfromthehydrostaticpumptothedrivewheel
motorforeachside.

Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturnsthe
wheelonthesamesideforwardorinreverse.Wheel
speedisproportionaltotheamounttheleveris
moved.

Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition
intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition
(Figure6).

Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe
brake.

Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen
transporting.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedonrightfueltank.

Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,“ON”
and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchandrotate
clockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotateclockwiseto
thenextpositiontoengagethestarter(keymustbe
heldagainstspringpressureinthisposition).

Note:Brakemustbeengaged,motioncontrollevers
out(neutrallockposition)andPTOswitch“OFF”to
startengine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatorto
beintheseattostarttheengine.)

HourMeter

Locatedontherightfueltank.

ChokeControl

Locatedonrightfueltank.

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein
the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe
rear,tothedetent,willputthechokeinthe“OFF”
position.DoNotrunawarmenginewithchokein
the“ON”position.

ThrottleControl

Locatedonrightfueltank.

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.

BrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe
console.

Thehourmeterisconnectedtoapressureswitch
installedintheengineblockanditrecordsthe
numberofhoursthattheenginehasrun.Ifthe
ignitionswitchisleftonwithoutenginerunning,
hourmeterwillnotrun.

Note:Thisswitchisnotalowoilsensorandwillnot
alerttheoperatoriftheengineoilislow .

FuelShut-OffValve

Thefuelshut-offvalveisusedtoshutoffthefuel
whenthemachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays,
duringtransporttoandfromthejobsite,andwhen
parkedinsideabuilding.

Thevalveislocatedinthefuellinebehindandtothe
rightoftheseat.

Rotatethevalve1/4turnclockwisetoshutofffuel.
Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn
onfuel.

FuelGauge

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels.

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Locatedontheleftfueltank.

Thefuelgaugemonitorstheamountoffuelinboth
tanks.Fuelisusedevenlyfrombothtanks.

18

Operation

DriveWheelReleaseValves

Locatedonthetoprightfrontcornerofhydrostatic
pumps.

Drivewheelreleasevalvesareusedtoreleasethe
hydrostaticdrivesystemtoallowthemachinetobe
pushedwithouttheenginerunning.Unhookseat
latchandtiltseatuptogainaccesstopumps.

Witha7/16inchwrench,turnbothvalvesone
turncounterclockwisetoreleasedrivesystem.Turn
clockwisetoresetsystem.DoNotovertighten.Do

Nottowmachine.

PTOEngagementSwitch

Locatedonrightfueltank.

Switchmustbepulledouttothe“ROTATE”
positiontoengagetheblades.Switchispushedinto
the“STOP”positiontostoptheblades.

1.Removethehairpincotterpinsandremovethe
tworollbarpins(Figure5).

2.Raisetherollbartotheuprightpositionand
installthetwopinsandsecurethemwiththe
hairpincotterpins(Figure5).

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe
rollbarintheraisedposition.Ensurethatthe
rearpartoftheseatissecuredwiththeseat
latch.

Pre-Start

Fillfueltanks.Forbestresultsuseonlyclean,fresh
regulargradeunleadedgasolinewithanoctanerating
of87orhigher.Regulargradeleadedgasolinemay
alsobeused;however,combustionchamberand
cylinderheadwillrequiremorefrequentservice.See
EngineOwner’sManual.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Neverllthefueltankso

thatthefuellevelrisesabovealevelthatis1/2inch
(13mm)belowthebottomofthellernecktoallow
forfuelexpansionandpreventfuelspillage.

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their
locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety
requirements.

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe
necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

OperatingInstructions

RaisetheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)

Important:Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary.

Figure5

1.Rollbar3.Pin

2.Raisedposition4.Hairpincotterpin

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Thefuelshutoffvalveislocatedinthefuelline
behindandtotherightorleftoftheseat.Rotatethe
valve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturnonfuel.

StartingtheEngine

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral
lockposition.

2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakeleverto
engagetheparkingbrake.

3.PushinonthePTOswitchtothe“STOP”
position.

Note:Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe
intheseattostarttheengine.

19

Operation

4.Placethethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.

5.Onacoldengine,pushthechokeleverforward
intothe“ON”position.

Onawarmengine,leavethechokeinthe“OFF”
position.

6.Turnignitionswitchtothe“START”position.
Releasetheswitchassoonastheenginestarts.

Important:DoNotcranktheengine
continuouslyformorethantensecondsata
time.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa60
secondcool-downperiodbetweenstarting
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines
canburnoutthestartermotor.

7.Ifthechokeisinthe“ON”position,gradually
returnchoketothe“OFF”positionastheengine
warmsup.

EngagingthePTO

DANGER

Therotatingbladesunderthemowerdeck
aredangerous.Bladecontactcancause
seriousinjuryorkillyou.

DoNotputhandsorfeetunderthemower
ormowerdeckwhenthebladesareengaged.

2.PullthePTOswitchoutwardtothe“ROTATE”
position.

3.Placethethrottleinthe“FAST”positiontobegin
mowing.

DisengagingthePTO

1.Setthethrottletothe“MIDW AY”position.

2.PushthePTOswitchintothe“STOP”position
todisengagetheblades.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral
lockposition.

4.Engagetheparkingbrake.

5.Placethethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.

6.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15
seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtothe
“OFF”positiontostoptheengine.

7.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother
unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingengine.

8.Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhenthemachine
willnotbeinuseforafewdays,when
transporting,orwhentheunitisparkedinside
abuilding.

DANGER

Anuncovereddischargeopeningwillallow
objectstobethrowninanoperator’sor
bystander’sdirection.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.Thrownobjectsorblade
contactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.

Neveroperatethemowerwiththedischarge
deectorraised,removed,oralteredunless
thereisagrasscollectionsystemormulch
kitinplaceandworkingproperly.

ThePTOpush-pullswitchengagesthecuttingblades.
Besurethatallpersonsareclearofthemowerdeck
anddischargeareabeforeengagingPTO.

Important:Operatormustbeinseatbeforethe
PTOcanbeengaged.

1.Setthethrottletothe“MIDW AY”position.

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioning
onelevertoomuchaheadoftheother.
Operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine,
whichmaycausedamagetothemachine
orinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking
sharpturns.

Important:Tobeginmovement(forwardor
backward)theoperatormustbeintheseat,the
brakelevermustbedisengaged(pusheddown)
beforethemotioncontrolleverscanbemovedin
ortheenginewillstop.

20

WhenleversarecenteredintheT-slotthedrive
systemisintheneutralposition.Withleversmoved
outintheT-slotthedrivesystemisintheneutrallock
position(Figure6).

Figure6

1.HandlesOut(Neutral
Lock)

2.HandlesIn(Neutral)

3.FrontofUnit

4.Forward

5.Neutral

6.Reverse

7.NeutralLock

1.HandlesOut(Neutral
Lock)

2.HandlesIn(Neutral)

3.FrontofUnit

Operation

Figure7

4.Forward

5.Reverse

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe
centertotheneutralunlockedposition.

3.Tomoveforwardinastraightlineapplyequal
forwardpressuretobothlevers.

Toturnleftorright,pullthemotioncontrollever
backtowardneutralinthedirectiondesired.

Themachinewillmovefasterthefartherthe
motioncontrolleversaremovedawayfrom
neutral.

4.Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleversbackto
theneutralposition.

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe
centertotheneutralunlockedposition.

2.Tomoverearwardinastraightlineapplyingequal
pressurepullbothmotioncontrolleversrearward.

Toturnleftorright,releasepressureonthe
motioncontrollevertowardthedirectiondesired.

3.Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstothe
neutralposition.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckisadjusted
from11/2to5inches(3.8cmto12.7cm)in1/4
inch(6.4mm)increments.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Raisethedeckheightlevertothetransport
position(alsothe5inch(12.7cm)cuttingheight
position)(Figure8).

Thedeckcanberaisedbypullingthedecklever
upand/orbypushingdownonthefootoperated

21

Operation

deckliftassistleverlocatedatthefrontright
corneroftheoorpan.

Note:Whenchangingthecuttingheight
positions,alwayscometoacompletestop
anddisengagethePTO.

Figure8

1.Leverintransportand5inch(12.7cm)cuttingheight
position

4.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothehole
correspondingtothedesiredcuttingheightand
installthehairpincotterpin.

Seethedecalonthesideofthedeckliftplatefor
cutheights.

5.Movethedeckheightleveroutofthetransport
position(or5inch(12.7cm)cuttingheight)and
downontotheheightadjustmentpintomowat
selectedheight.

Note:Thefootoperateddeckliftassistlever
canbeusedtomomentarilyliftthedecktoclear
objects.BesurethatPTOisdisengaged.

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers

6.Placetherollersinoneofthepositionsshown
(Figure9).Rollerswillmaintain3/4inch(19mm)
clearancetothegroundtominimizegougingand
rollerwearordamage.

Figure9

Forcuttingheightsabove3.5inches(90mm)usethe

bottomhole.Therollerswillstillbeeffectiveagainst

scalping.

1.Anti-scalproller
mountingbracket

2.Cuttingheight

ForMaximumDeckFlotation,placetherollers
oneholepositionlower.Rollersshouldmaintain
1/4inch(6.4mm)clearancetotheground.Do
Notadjusttherollerstosupportthedeck.

7.Besurethewhizlocknutsareinstalledwiththe
springdiscwasherbetweentheheadofthenut
andthemountingbracket.

Note:Thefootoperateddeckliftassistlever
canbeusedtomomentarilyliftthedecktoclear
objects.BesurethatPTOisdisengaged.

8.Torquethe3/8–16whizlocknutto30-35ft-lb
(41-47N-m)(Figure10).

9.Torquethe3/8nylocnutto30–35ft-lb(41-47
N-m).

Itisrecommendedtochangetheanti-scalproller
position,whentheheightofcuthaschanged.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Engagetheparkbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitforall
movingpartstostop.

5.Afteradjustingtheheightofcut,adjustthe
anti-scalprollersbyremovingthenylocnut,
bushing,springdiscwasherandwhizlocknut.

22

Operation

WARNING

Loadingaunitonatrailerortruckincreases
thepossibilityofbackwardtip-over.
Backwardtip-overcouldcauseseriousinjury
ordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga
unitonaramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;Do
Notuseindividualrampsforeachside
oftheunit.

Figure10

1.Springdiscwasher
(conetowardsnut)

2.Frontrightanti-scalp
bracketshown

3.3/8nyloc-torqueto30-35
ft-lb(41-47N-m)

4.3/8-16whizlocknut
torqueto30-35ft-lb
(41-47N-m)

Transporting

TransportingaUnit

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Lockbrakeandblockwheels.Securely
fastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwithstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Besurethatthetrailerortruck
hasallnecessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredby
law .Secureatrailerwithasafetychain.

CAUTION

Thisunitdoesnothaveproperturn
signals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora
slowmovingvehicleemblem.Drivingona
streetorroadwaywithoutsuchequipment
isdangerousandcanleadtoaccidents
causingpersonalinjury.Drivingonastreet
orroadwaywithoutsuchequipmentmayalso
beaviolationofStatelawsandtheoperator
maybesubjecttotrafcticketsand/ornes.

DoNotdriveaunitonapublicstreetor
roadway.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use
enoughrampstocreateanunbroken
rampsurfacewiderthantheunit.

•DoNotexceeda15°anglebetweenramp
andgroundorbetweenrampandtrailer
ortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledriving
unituparamptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking
unitdownaramptoavoidtipping
backward.

LoadingaUnit

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor
trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto
extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinstead
ofindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.The
lowerrearsectionofthetractorframeextendsback
betweentherearwheelsandservesasastopfor
tippingbackward.Havingafullwidthrampprovides
asurfacefortheframememberstocontactifthe
unitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouse
onefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto
simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.

Rampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles
betweentherampandthegroundandtherampand
thetrailerortruckdonotexceed15°.Asteeperangle
maycausemowerdeckcomponentstogetcaughtas
theunitmovesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeper
anglesmayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.If
loadingonornearaslope,positionthetraileror
trucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeandthe
rampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizethe
rampangle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevel
aspossible.

23

Operation

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunit

whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland
driveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp
andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.
Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

24

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Maintenance

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing
made,someonecouldstarttheengine.
Accidentalstartingoftheenginecould
seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch,
engageparkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)
offthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudoany
maintenance.Alsopushthewire(s)aside
soitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthespark
plug(s).

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Aftertherst100hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Checkthewheelhubslottednuttorquespecications.

•Checkthewheellugnuts.

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touching
ahotenginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore
serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheengine
area.

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every40hours

Every50hours

Every80hours

Every100hours

Every160hours

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktherolloverprotectionssystems(rollbar)pins.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Cleantheenginecoolingsystem.

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthedeck.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevel.

•Checkthetirepressures.

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

•Greasetheheightadjustmentshaftbearings.

•Greasethereardeckstruts.

•Servicetheaircleaner.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.SeetheEngine
Owner’sManualforadditionalinformation.)

•Removetheengineshroudsandcleanthecoolingns.

•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Lubricatethebrakehandlepivot.

•Lubricatethebrakerodbushings.

•Lubricatethemotioncontrolbronzebushings.

•Lubricatetheseatswitchactuator.

•Checkthesparkplugs.

25

Maintenance

MaintenanceService

Interval

Every200hours

Every500hours

Monthly

Yearly

MaintenanceProcedure

•Greasethebrakebrackets.

•Checkthewheelhubslottednuttorquespecications.

•Checkthewheellugnuts.

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasefrontcasterpivots.

•Greasethedeckdrivebeltidlerarm.

•Greasethemuledrivebeltidlerarm.

•Greasethepumpdrivebeltidlerarm.

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.

2.Checkwithenginecold.

3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstickand
wipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstickandpushitall
thewaydownintothetube.Removethedipstick
andreadtheoillevel.

4.Iftheoillevelislow,wipeofftheareaaroundthe
oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL”
markonthedipstick.Useoilasspeciedin
EngineOwner’sManual.DoNotoverll.

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

Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiodof
timewithoutrechargingthemwillresultinreduced
performanceandservicelife.Topreserveoptimum
batteryperformanceandlife,rechargebatteriesin
storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4
volts.

Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing,battery
shouldbefullychargedbeforeputtingawayfor
winterstorage.

Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital
voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthebatteryin
thetableandchargethebatteryfortherecommended
timeintervaltobringthechargeuptoafullcharge
of12.6voltsorgreater.

Important:Makesurethenegativebattery
cablesaredisconnectedandthebatterycharger
usedforchargingthebatteryhasanoutputof
16voltsand7ampsorlesstoavoiddamaging
thebattery(seechartforrecommendedcharger
settings).

CheckBatteryCharge

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancerandreproductive

harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

26

Maintenance

Voltage
Reading

12.6or
greater

12.4–12.675–100%

12.2–12.450–75%

12.0–12.225–50%

11.7–12.00–25%

11.7orless

Percent
Charge

100%

0%

Maximum
Charger
Settings

16volts/7
amps

16volts/7
amps

16volts/7
amps

14.4volts/4
amps

14.4volts/4
amps

14.4volts/2
amps

CheckMowerBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Charging
Interval

No
Charging
Required

30Minutes

1Hour

2Hours

3Hours

6Hoursor
More

1.Usewrenchherefor
bladeinstallation.This
nuthasbeentorquedto
140–145ft-lb(190–197
N-m)

Figure12

2.Torqueto55-60ft-lb
(75-81N-m)Apply
lubricanttothreads
asneededtoprevent
seizing.Copper-based
anti-seizepreferable.
Greaseacceptable
substitute.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstatedin
theCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection.

3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.

4.Reinstalltheblades(iftheywereremoved)inthe
followingorder:

A.Installbushingthroughbladewithbushing

angeonbottom(grass)sideofblade.

Figure11

1.Installbushinginbladepriortoinstallingbushingin
spindle.

C.Applylubricanttothreadsofbladeboltas

neededtopreventseizing.Copper-based
anti-seizepreferable.Greaseacceptable
substitute.Installbladeboltngertight.Place
wrenchonthetopspindlenutthentorquethe
bladeboltsto55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m).

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor
componentsusedtoretainthebladecan
bedangerous.Failuretousealloriginal
componentsandassembledasshowncould
allowabladeorbladecomponenttobe
thrownoutfromunderthedeckresultingin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades,
bladebushings,andbladeboltsasshown.

CheckSafetyInterlock
System

B.Installbushing/bladeassemblyintospindle.

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Topreventenginecut-outsonroughterrain

theseatkillswitchhasa1/2seconddelay.

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Maintenance

1.Checkstartingcircuit.Startershouldcrankwith,
parkingbrakeengaged,PTOdisengagedand
motioncontrolleversmovedoutintheneutral
lockposition.Theoperatordoesnotneedtobe
intheseattostarttheengine.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake
disengaged,PTOdisengagedandmotioncontrol
leversintheneutrallockposition-startermust
notcrank.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake
engaged,PTOengagedandmotioncontrol
leversintheneutrallockposition-startermust
notcrank.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parking
brakeengaged,PTOdisengaged,andtheleft
motioncontrolleverin,startermustnotcrank,
repeatagainwiththerightleverin,thenwith
bothleversin-startermustnotcrank.

2.Checkthekillcircuits.Runengineatone-third
throttle,disengageparkingbrakeandraiseoff
ofseat(butdonotgetoffofmachine)engine
mustinitiateshutdownafterapproximately1/2
secondhaselapsed(seathastimedelaykillswitch
topreventcut-outsonroughterrain).

CheckRolloverProtections
Systems(RollBar)Pins

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Makesurelatchpinandhairpinarefullyinstalled
andlanyardisingoodcondition.

CheckSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper
operationofretractorandbuckle.Replacebefore
operatingifdamaged.

CheckforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware
oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware
orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,engagePTO
andraiseoffofseat(butdonotgetoffof
machine)enginemustinitiateshutdownafter
1/2secondhaselapsed.

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,withbrake
disengaged,moveleversinandraiseoffseat(but
donotgetoffofmachine)enginemustinitiate
shutdownafter1/2secondhaselapsed.

Again,runengineatone-thirdthrottle,brake
engaged,andmoveleftmotioncontrolleverin

-enginemustinitiateshutdown.

Repeatagainmovingtherightleverin,then
movingbothleversin-enginemustinitiate
shutdownwhetheroperatorisonseatornot.

Note:Ifmachinedoesnotpassanyofthesetests,
donotoperate.ContactyourauthorizedEXMARK

SERVICEDEALER.

Important:Itisessentialthatoperatorsafety
mechanismsbeconnectedandinproper
operatingconditionpriortouseformowing.

ServiceAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Service

theaircleaner.(May
needmoreoftenunder
severeconditions.See
theEngineOwner’s
Manualforadditional
information.)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Unhookseatlatchandtiltseatuptogainaccess
totheaircleaner.

3.Loosenretainingclipsandremoveaircleaner
compartmentcover.

4.Removepaperelement.Checkthecondition
ofthepaperelement.Replaceifdirty,bentor
damaged.

5.Checktheconditionoftheinnerelement.Replace
wheneveritappearsdirty,typicallyeveryother
timethepaperelementisreplaced.Cleanthebase
aroundtheinnerelementbeforeremoving,so
dirtdoesnotgetintotheengine.

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Maintenance

6.DoNotwashorusepressurizedairtoclean
paperelementorinnerelement.

7.Reinstallelements.Positionthecoversothatthe
rubberdustejectorispointingdownwardand
securewithretainingclips.

ChangeEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours/Yearly
(whichevercomesrst)
(Mayneedmoreoften
undersevereconditions.)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Drainoilwhileengineiswarmfromoperation.

3.Theoildrainhoseislocatedonrighthandside
ofengine.Placepanundermachinetocatchoil.
Removeplugfromendofdrainhose.Allowoil
todrainandreplaceoildrainplug.Torqueplugto
20-24ft-lb(27-33N-m).

4.Replacetheoilltereveryotheroilchange.Clean
aroundoillterandunscrewltertoremove.
Beforereinstallingnewlter,applyathincoating
ofoilonthesurfaceoftherubberseal.Turn
lterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthelter
adapterthentightenlteranadditional1/2to
3/4turn.

5.Cleanaroundoilllcapandremovecap.Fillto
speciedcapacityandreplacecap.

6.Useoilrecommendedinengineowner’smanual.
DoNotoverll.Starttheengineandcheckfor
leaks.

CheckHydraulicOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanareaaroundhydraulicreservoircapand
removecap.Oillevelshouldbetothetopofthe
bafeinsidethetank.Ifnot,addoil.Useonly
Mobil115W-50syntheticmotoroil.Replace
hydraulicreservoircapandtightenuntilsnug.Do
Notovertighten.

Note:Thebafeislabeled“HOT”and
“COLD”.Theoillevelvarieswiththe
temperatureoftheoil.The“HOT”levelshows

thelevelofoilwhenitisat225°F(107°C).The
“COLD”levelshowstheleveloftheoilwhen
itisat75°F(24°C).Filltotheappropriatelevel
dependinguponthetemperatureoftheoil.For
example:Iftheoilisabout150°F(65°C),llto
halfwaybetweenthe“HOT”and“COLD”levels.
Iftheoilisatroomtemperature(about75°F
(24°C)),llonlytothe“COLD”level.

CheckTirePressures

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Checktirepressureindrivetires.

3.Inatedrivetiresto13psi(90kPa).

4.Semi-pneumaticcastertiresdonotneedtobe
inated.

Note:DoNotaddanytypeoftirelinerorfoam
llmaterialtothetires.Excessiveloadscreatedby

foamlledtiresmaycausefailurestothehydrodrive
system,frame,andothercomponents.Foamlling
tireswillvoidthewarranty.

CheckConditionOfBelts

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Unhookseatlatchandtiltseatup.Lifttherubber
aponfrontsideoftheenginetocheckpump
drivebelt.

3.Removeleftandrightbeltshieldsondeckandlift
upoorpantoinspectdeckdrivebelt.

4.Checkundermachinetoinspectthemuledrive
belt.SeeMuleDriveBeltT ensionAdjustment
section.

LubricateGreaseFittings

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Lubricatettingswithonetotwopumpsof
NGLIgrade#2multi-purposegungrease.

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations
andlubricationschedule.

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Maintenance

LubricationChart

Fitting

Locations

1.Front
Caster
WheelHubs

2.Front
Caster
Pivots

3.Height
Adjustment
Shaft
Bearings

4.Deck
DriveBelt
IdlerArm

5.Brake
Brackets

6.Mule
DriveBelt
IdlerArm

7.Pump
DriveBelt
IdlerArm

8.Deck
RearStruts

Initial

Pumps

*0

*0

1

11

12

11

11

12

Numberof

Places

2

2

540Hours

Service

Interval

200Hours

40Hours

*Yearly

*Yearly

Yearly

Number6(MuleDriveBeltIdlerArm)Located

UnderEngineFrame

Yearly

Yearly

Number7(PumpDriveBeltIdlerArm)Located

UnderEngineFrame

3.Lubricatefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.Remove
hexplugandcap.Threadgreasezerkinholeand
pumpwithgreaseuntilitoozesoutaroundtop
bearing.Removegreasezerkandthreadplugback
in.Placecapbackon.

*Seestep3forspeciallubricationinstructionson
thefrontcasterpivotsandtheLubricateCaster
WheelHubssectionforspeciallubrication
instructionsonthefrontcasterswheelhubs.

LubricateCasterWheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

Figure13

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench
ats

2.Removecasterwheelfromcasterforks.

3.Removesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

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Maintenance

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxle
assemblyinthecasterwheel.Notethatthread
lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedtolockthe
spacernutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(with
theotherspacernutstillassembledtoit)from
thewheelassembly.

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearor
damageandreplaceifnecessary.

6.PackthebearingswithaNGLIgrade#1
multi-purposegrease.

7.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Note:Seals(ExmarkP/N103-0063)mustbe
replaced.

8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernuts
removed(orbrokenloose),applyathreadlocking
adhesivetoonespacernutandthreadontothe
axlewiththewrenchatsfacingoutward.Do
Notthreadspacernutallofthewayontotheend
oftheaxle.Leaveapproximately1/8inch(3mm)
fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernuttothe
endoftheaxleinsidethenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel
onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand
bearing.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll
theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof
NGLIgrade#1multi-purposegrease.

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe
wheel.

LubricateBrakeHandlePivot

ServiceInterval:Every160hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Lubricatebronzebushingsonbrakehandlepivot
withaspraytypelubricantorlightoil.

LubricateBrakeRod
Bushings

ServiceInterval:Every160hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Unhookseatlatchandtiltseatup.

3.Lubricatebronzebushingsoneachendofbrake
rodshaftwithaspraytypelubricantoralightoil
(bushingsarelocatedtotheinsideoftheange
bearings).

LubricateMotionControl
BronzeBushings

ServiceInterval:Every160hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Unhookseatlatchandtiltseatup.

3.Lubricatebronzebushingsonangebearings
securingthemotioncontrolarmshaftswitha
lightoiloraspraytypelubricant.

12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacer
nutandthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchats
facingoutward.

13.Torquethenutto75-80in-lb(8-9N-m),loosen,
thenre-torqueto20-25in-lb(2-3N-m).Make
sureaxledoesnotextendbeyondeithernut.

14.Reinstallthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband
insertwheelintocasterfork.Reinstallcasterbolt
andtightennutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,
checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe
castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely
(morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside
play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjusttorqueon
spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag.
Reapplythreadlockingadhesive.

LubricateSeatSwitch
Actuator

ServiceInterval:Every160hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Unhookseatlatchandtiltseatup.

3.Lubricateswitchactuatorrodwithspraytype
lubricantorlightoil.

CheckSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every160hours

Removesparkplugs,checkconditionandresetgaps,
orreplacewithnewplugs.SeeEngineOwner’s
Manual.

31

Maintenance

ChangeFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Afuellterisinstalledbetweenthefueltanksandthe
engine.Replacewhennecessary.

ReplacementFilters

Kohler

KohlerP/N2405010

ChangeHydraulicSystem
Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours

Yearlythereafter

Note:UseonlyExmarkPartNo.109-4180for

summeruseabove32°F(0°C)orPartNo.1-523541
forwinterusebelow32°F(0°C).

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Raiseseat.

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlter.Itisimportant
thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic
system.

4.Unscrewltertoremoveandallowoiltodrain
fromreservoir.

Important:Beforereinstallingnewlter,ll
itwithMobil115W-50andapplyathincoat
ofoilonthesurfaceoftherubberseal.

Turnlterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthe
lteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional
2/3to3/4turn.

5.FillreservoirasstatedinCheckHydraulicOil
Levelsection.

Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic
systembyintroducingcontaminatesintothesystem.

WheelHub-SlottedNut
TorqueSpecication

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Whentighteningtheslottednutonthewheelmotor
taperedshaft:

1.Torquetheslottednutto125ft-lb(169N-m).

2.Checkdistancefrombottomofslotinnutto
insideedgeofhole.Twothreads(0.1inch)orless
shouldbeshowing.

3.Ifmorethantwothreads(0.1inch)areshowing
removenutandinstallwasher(P/N1-523157)
betweenhubandnut.

4.Torquetheslottednutto125ft-lb(169N-m).

5.Thentightennutuntilthenextsetofslotslineup
withthecrossholeinshaft.

6.Replacecotterpin.

Note:DoNotuseanti-seizeonwheelhub.

FuelTank—Mounting
HardwareSpecications

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Wheninstallingthenutsonthefueltankstuds,fully
tightenthenylocnutandbackoff1/2turn.This
allowsfornormalfueltankexpansionandcontraction
withchangesintemperatureandfuellevels.

6.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith
jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh
enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

7.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto
fullthrottleposition.Movethespeedcontrol
leverstothefullspeedandrunforseveral
minutes.Shutdownmachineandrecheckoil
level.

Note:DoNotchangehydraulicsystemoil(except
forwhatcanbedrainedwhenchanginglter),unless
itisfelttheoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeen
extremelyhot.

ThreadLockingAdhesives

Threadlockingadhesivessuchas“Loctite242”
or“Fel-Pro,Pro-LockNutType”areusedonthe
followingfasteners:

•Pumpdrivesheavesetscrews.

•SquareheadsetscrewsonHydropumpcontrol
arms.

•Sheaveretainingboltintheendofengine
crankshaft.

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Maintenance

•Casterwheelspacernuts.

•Fueltankbulkheadttingnuts.

Adhesivessuchas“LoctiteRC/609orRC/680”or
“Fel-ProPro-LockRetainingIorRetainingII”are
usedonthefollowing:

Fueltankstuds,wherestudsareinsertedintotank.

MobilHTSGrease(Or
Food-GradeAnti-seize)

MobilHTSgrease(orfood-gradeanti-seize)isused
inthefollowinglocations:

•Betweenthecutterhousingspindleandbearings.

•Betweenthejackshaftandbearingsandthe
jackshaftandsheaves.

Copper-BasedAnti-seize

Copper-basedanti-seizeisusedinthefollowing
location:

OnthreadsofBladeBolts.SeeCheckMower
Bladessection.

DielectricGrease

Dielectricgreaseisusedonallbladetypeelectrical
connectionstopreventcorrosionandlossofcontact.

Adjustments

Note:DisengagePTO,shutoffengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,engageparkingbrake,and
removekeybeforeservicing,cleaning,ormakingany
adjustmentstotheunit.

DeckLeveling

1.Positionmoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

3.Checktirepressureindrivetires.Properination
pressurefortiresis13psi(90kPa).Proper
inationpressurefortiresis13psi(90kPa).
Adjustifnecessary.

4.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremovethem
completelyforthisadjustment.

5.Raisethedecktothe5inch(12.7cm)height
position(alsotransportposition)andtakeallforce
offofthetwolargedeckliftspringsbyloosening
thenutsatthefrontofeachspring(Figure14).

6.Lowerthedecktothe11/2inch(3.81cm)height
position.

7.Placea3/4inch(19mm)thickblockofwood
undereachofthetworearanti-scalproller
bracketsandplaceoneunderoneofthefront
centeranti-scalprollerbrackets.

8.Loosenthetwotopchainboltsinslotsintherear
deckliftarms.Loosenjamnutsandbackoffthe
socketheadadjustingscrewsonthebottomof
thearmsuntilthechainsarejustloose.Turnthe
socketheadadjustingscrewsinuntilslackistaken
outofeachchain.Tightenthejamnuts.Tighten
thechainboltsinthedeckliftarmsmakingsure
theydon’tmovewhiletightening.

9.Loosenthefournutswhichsecurethefront
swivels(twoperside)untilthefrontchainsare
looseandfrontofdeckissupportedbythe3/4
inch(19mm)block.DoNotloosenthefront
chainhardware.

10.Onleftside,adjustfrontswivelusingthelocking
nutbehindtheswiveluntilthefrontchainistight
andallslackisremovedfromlinkage.DoNotlift
frontofdeckoff3/4inch(19mm)block.Secure
frontswivelusinglockingnutinfrontofswivel.
Repeatforrightside.

11.Recheckthatthe3/4inch(19mm)blockstjust
snuglyunderthebracketsandthatthetensionon

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Maintenance

allthechainsisapproximatelyequal.Makesure
allchainattachmentboltsaretight.Reposition
anti-scalprollersandtightensecurely.

Figure14

1.Applydownwardpressurehere

2.Placelockingpliersheretoholdspring

3.101/2inches(26.7cm)

4.Removeforceondeckspringsbylooseningnutshere

5.Swivel

6.Frontofunit

7.Socketheadadjustingscrew

8.Jamnut

12.Raisedeckliftlevertothe5inch(12.7cm)
cuttingheightposition(Figure8).Adjustspring
compressionuntilproperdistanceisobtained
betweenthetwolargewashers(Figure14).
Adjustmentismadebyturningthenutatthe
frontofeachspring(clockwisewillshortenthe
spring,counterclockwisewilllengthenthespring).
Lockinpositionwithjamnuts.

centeroftheboltheadisatorbelowthecenter
ofthebottomalignmenthole.

3.Whenadjustmentisnecessary,loosentheidler
pulleyontheright-handsidesoitcanmoveup
anddownintheslot.

Placeawrenchonthe3/8inchnutinthecenter
ofthespringloadedpulleyandapplyupward
pressuretorelievetensiononthespring(a1/2
inchdrivebreakerbarand9/16inchsocketworks
best).

Repositiontheadjustingpulleytothebottomof
theslot.

Note:Wheninstallinganewbelt,itisnecessary
torepositiontherightadjustingpulleyupwardin
theslotinordertopositionthecenterofthespring
loadedpulleybetweenthealignmentholes.

Note:Whenaboveadjustmentshavebeenmade,
thefrontofthedeckwillbeslightlylowerthanthe
rearofthedeck.

PumpDriveBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

MuleDriveBeltTension
Adjustment

Self-tensioningidler,adjustasfollows:

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Checktomakesurethecenterofthebolthead
inthecenterofthespringloadedpulley,onleft
sideenginedecksupport,ispositionedbetween
thecentersofthetwoalignmentholesinthe
leftsupportplate(Figure15andFigure16).It
isnecessarytoadjustthebelttensionwhenthe

1.Frontofunit

Figure15

2.Alignmentholes

34

1.Springidlerpulley

2.Frontofunit

Figure16

3.Rightsideidlerpulley
(adjustable)

Maintenance

BrakeLinkAdjustment

Checktomakesurebrakeisadjustedproperly.

1.Disengagebrakelever(leverdown).

2.Measurethelengthofthespring.Measurement
shouldbe23/4inches(7.0cm)betweenwashers.
(Figure18).

3.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,tightenthenutdirectly
belowtheyokeandloosenthebottomnut
(bottomoneofthetwotightenedtogether)below
thespring.Turnthenutdirectlybelowthewasher
(topnutofthetwotightenedtogether)untilthe
correctmeasurementisobtained.Tightenthetwo
nutstogetherandrepeatonoppositesideofunit.
Turnclockwisetoshortenspringlengthandturn
counterclockwisetolengthenthespring.

DeckBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

BeltGuideAdjustment

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removethebeltshieldontherightsideofmower
deck.

3.Notebeltguideboltedtodeckneartheshield
supportstudandright-handpulley.Guideshould
be1/8inch(3.2mm)awayfromthebelt,with
bolt-endofguidenearendofslot(Figure17).

4.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosentheboltsecuring
thebeltguideandmakeproperadjustment.
Tightenhardware.

Figure18

1.Leverdown
(disengaged)

2.Leverup(engaged)

3.1/4to5/16inch(6.4to

7.9mm)

4.Collar9.23/4inches(7.0cm)

5.Trunnionroller

6.Yoke

7.Locknut

8.Springadjustment

BrakeAdjustment

1.Checkforbrakelink23/4inches(7.0cm)
measurementasdescribedintheBrakeLink
Adjustmentsection.

1.Endofslot

Figure17

2.Beltguide

2.Engagethebrakelever(leverup).Thespace
betweenthetrunnionrollerandtherodcollar
shouldmeasure1/4inchto5/16inch(6.4–7.9
mm).

3.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosennutabovethe
trunnionroller.Adjustthenylocnutunderthe
trunnionrolleruntildistancelistedaboveexists

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Maintenance

betweenthespringretainerbracketandthe
adjacentnylocnut.Tightenthejamnutabove
thetrunnionroller.

4.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthenut
directlybelowtheyoke.Turnthebottomnut
(belowwasher)untilthecorrectmeasurement
isobtained(seeFigure18)turnnutclockwise
tolengthenthegap(screwsrodintoyoke)and
turncounterclockwisetoshortenthegap(screws
rodoutofyoke).Tightennutagainstyokeand
checkoppositesideofunit,repeatifnecessary.
Lengthen(orshorten)thebrakeroduntilthe
correctgapcanbeachievedbyfollowingsteps
2and3.

ElectricClutchAdjustment

Noadjustmentnecessary.

Figure19

1.Turnbolthere4.Yoke

2.Levercenteredinnotch5.Loosenhere

3.Endofslot

6.Reverseindicator

ReverseIndicator
Adjustment

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Unhookseatlatchandtiltseatforward.

3.Beginwitheithertheleftorrightmotioncontrol
lever.Movelevertotheneutralpositionandpull
leverbackuntiltheclevispin(onarmbelowpivot
shaft)contactstheendoftheslot(justbeginning
toputpressureonspring).(Figure19).

4.Checkwhereleverisrelativetonotchinconsole
(shouldbecenteredallowinglevertopivot
outwardtotheneutrallockposition).

5.Ifadjustmentisneeded,loosenthenutagainstthe
yokeandwhileapplyingslightrearwardpressure
onthemotioncontrollever,turntheheadofthe
adjustmentboltintheappropriatedirectionuntil
leveriscentered(keepingrearwardpressureon
theleverwillkeepthepinattheendoftheslot
andallowtheadjustmentbolttomovethelever
totheappropriateposition).Tightenlocknut.

6.Repeatonoppositesideofunit.

MotionControlLinkage
Adjustment

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrive
wheelsmustbeturningsomotioncontrol
adjustmentcanbeperformed.Contactwith
movingpartsorhotsurfacesmaycause
personalinjury

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof
rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe
enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing
theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport

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Maintenance

1.Thisadjustmentmustbemadewiththedrive
wheelsturning.Firstraisetheframeandblockup
sothatdrivewheelscanrotatefreely.

2.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat
safetyswitch,locateddirectlytotheleftoftheseat
switchassemblybesidethehydraulicoilreservoir.

3.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe
terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwiring
harness.

4.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrive
leversatfullforwardspeedtobringhydraulic
systemoiluptooperatingtemperature.

5.Unhookseatlatchandtiltseatforward.

6.Loosenlocknutsfromtheballjointsateachend
ofthepumpcontrollinkage(Figure20).

appropriatedirectionuntilthewheelsslightly
creepinreverse(Figure20).Movethemotion
controllevertothereversepositionandwhile
applyingslightpressuretotheleverallowthe
reverseindicatorspringtobringtheleversbackto
neutral.Thewheelmuststopturningorslightly
creepinreverse.Whenadjustmentiscomplete,
tightenlocknutsontoballjoints.

10.AdjustmentfortheRHmotioncontrollever:
BringtheRHmotioncontrolleverintothe
neutralposition.

AdjusttheRHpumpcontrolrodlengthby
rotatingthedoublenutsontherodinthe
appropriatedirectionuntilthewheelsslightly
creepinreverse.Movethemotioncontrollever
tothereversepositionandwhileapplyingslight
pressuretotheleverallowthereverseindicator
springtobringtheleversbacktoneutral.The
wheelmuststopturningorslightlycreepin
reverse(Figure21).

Figure20

Left-HandSideofUnit

1.Turnheretoadjust

2.Loosenhere(left-hand
thread)

3.Loosenhere(right-hand
thread)

7.Startengine.Brakemustbeengagedand
motioncontrolleversouttostartengine.
Operatordoesnothavetobeintheseat
becauseofthejumperwirebeingused.Run

engineatfullthrottleandreleasebrake.

8.Thereverseindicatorspringmustbecorrect
beforethefollowingadjustmentscanbemade.
SeetheReverseIndicatorAdjustmentsection.

Note:Themotioncontrolleverneedstobein
neutralwhilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

9.Bringthemotioncontrolleverintotheneutral
position.Adjustpumpcontrolrodlengthby
rotatingthedoublenutsontherodinthe

Figure21

Right-HandSideofUnit

1.Loosenhere(right-hand
thread)

2.Turnheretoadjust

3.Loosenhere(left-hand
thread)

11.Shutoffunit.Removejumperwirefromwire
harnessconnectorandplugconnectorintoseat
switch.

MotionControlDamper
Adjustment

Thetopdampermountingboltcanbeadjustedto
obtainamoredesiredmotioncontrolleverresistance.
SeeFigure22formountingoptions.

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Maintenance

Figure22

1.Motioncontrolbracket

2.Leastresistance(softestfeel)

3.Mediumresistance(mediumfeel)

4.Mostresistance(rmestfeel)

5.Torquenylocnutto200in-lb(16.7ft-lb).Boltmust
protrudepastendofnylocnutaftertorque.

6.Damper

7.Dampermustmovefreelyonbolt.

CasterPivotBearings
Pre-LoadAdjustment

Removedustcapfromcasterandtightennylocnut
untilwashersareatandbackoff1/4ofaturn
toproperlysetthepre-loadonthebearings.If
disassembled,makesurethespringdiscwashersare
reinstalledasshowninFigure23.

AdjustSeatSwitch

1.Ifnecessary,adjusttheseatactuatorrodlength
towherethemachinewillshutoffwhenthe
operatorraisesofftheseat(withbrakedisengaged
orPTOengaged)butwillcontinuetorunwith
operatorinseat(aslightshiftinweightshould
notshutmachineoff).

Normaladjustmentiswhenlengthofspringis

2.09inches(5.3cm)(withseatup).

Note:Topreventtheenginefromcuttingout
whenoperatingoverroughground,theunitis
equippedwithatime-delayedseatswitch.When
theoperatorraisesofftheseatwitheitherthe
brakedisengagedorthePTOengaged,theengine
shouldstopafter1/2secondhaselapsed.

2.Toadjustseatswitchactuatorrodlength,loosen
locknutonbottomoftheactuatorrod(5/16
x7inchbolt)andadjustthenutstomovethe
actuatorplate/washerupordownontherod,
thenretighten.

Figure23

1.Springdiscwashers

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Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanEngineCooling
System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

(Mayberequiredmore
oftenindryordirty
conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundtheenginecooling
airintakeandinsideofthepumpdrive
beltcompartmentanddamagedormissing
rubberbafescancausetheengineand
hydraulicsystemtooverheatwhichcan
createarehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfrominsideofpumpdrive
beltcompartmentdaily.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanalldebrisfromrotatingengineairintake
screenandfromaroundengineshrouding.

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder
Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Raisedecktothetransport(5inch(12.7cm)
cuttingheight)position.Liftthefrontofunit
andsupportunitusingjackstandsorequivalent
support.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe
enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing
theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.

3.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromundersideof
deckandindischargechute.

3.Cleanalldebrisfrominsideofpumpdrivebelt
compartment.

4.Inspectrubberenginebafesforpropert.
Replaceifnecessary.

RemoveEngineShroudsand
CleanCoolingFins

ServiceInterval:Every80hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removecoolingshroudclean-outcoversfrom
engineandcleancoolingns.Alsocleandust,
dirt,andoilfromexternalsurfacesofengine,
whichcancauseimpropercooling.

3.Makesurecoolingshroudclean-outcoversare
reinstalled.Operatingtheenginewithoutcooling
shroudclean-outcoverswillcauseenginedamage
duetooverheating.

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto
theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied
recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal
regulations.

BatteryDisposal

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichispoisonousandcancausesevere
burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor
ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and
rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing
whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

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Maintenance

Federallawstatesthatbatteriesshouldnotbeplaced
inthegarbage.Managementanddisposalpractices
mustbewithinrelevantfederal,state,orlocallaws.

Ifabatteryisbeingreplacedoriftheunitcontaining
thebatteryisnolongeroperatingandisbeing
scrapped,takethebatterytoalocalcertiedrecycling
center.Ifnolocalrecyclingisavailablereturnthe
batterytoanycertiedbatteryreseller.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,donotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbecaused
byanemptyfueltank.

Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.Donotattempttoserviceorreplacemajor
itemsoranyitemsthatcallforspecialtimingofadjustmentsprocedures(suchasvalves,governor,etc.).Have
thisworkdonebyyourEngineServiceDealer.

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDONOTpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Starterdoesnotcrank

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto
keeprunning

1.PTOisengaged.

2.Parkingbrakeisnot.2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock
position.

4.Batterydoesnothaveafullcharge.4.Chargethebattery.

5.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose
orfaulty .

6.Fuseisblown.6.Replacetheblownfuse.

7.Relayorswitchisdefective.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe
correctposition.

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

8.Seatswitchisnotproperlyadjusted.8.Adjusttheseatswitch.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose
orfaulty .

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Faultysparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

1.DisengagethePTO .

3.Ensurethedriveleversareintheneutral
lockposition.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals
thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,
applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway
betweenthe“SLOW”and“FAST”
positions,andthechokeisinthe“ON”
positionforacoldengineorthe“OFF”
positionforawarmengine.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

9.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals
thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,
applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

Engineloosespower

1.Engineloadisexcessive1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe
engineareplugged.

5.V entholeinthefuelcapisplugged.

6.Dirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling
nsandairpassages.

5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Engineoverheats

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully
forward)

Machinedoesnotdrive

Unevencuttingheight.

1.Engineloadisexcessive1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe
engineareplugged.

1.Trackingneedsadjustment1.Adjustthetracking.

2.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.2.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

3.Reverseindicatorandmotioncontrol
linkageneedadjustment.

1.Bypassvalveisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalve.

2.Driveorpumpbeltisworn,looseor
broken.

3.Driveorpumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

5.Hydraulicuidlevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicuidtoreservoirorletit

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-sideand

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.5.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

6.Bladespindlebent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Tipsofadjacentbladesareatanuneven
cuttingheight.Bladestipsshouldbeeven
within3/16inchwhichisapproximately
onebladethickness.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling
nsandairpassages.

3.Adjustthereverseindicatorandthe
motioncontrollinkage.

2.Changethebelt.

4.Replacethespring.

cooldown.

2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

front-to-rear.

7.Replaceblades,spindlesand(or)check
fordamagetomowerdeck.

Abnormalvibration

Bladesdonotrotate.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley ,orblade
pulley.

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Bladespindleisbent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Drivebeltisoffpulley .2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting

3.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.3.Installnewdeckbelt.

4.Deckbeltisoffpulley .4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler

5.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrectposition.

pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect
positionandfunction.

5.Replacethespring.

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Schematics

SEAT DELAY

MODULE DIODE

3. START

POSITION

1. OFF

2. RUN

B + I + S

CIRCUIT "MAKE"

X + Y

NONE

B + I + A

IGNITION SWITCH

TERMINAL  CONNECTIONS

TERMINAL A  VOLTAGE REGULATOR

TERMINAL B  BATTERY

TERMINAL I  HOUR METER, ENGINE, PTO SWITCH

TERMINAL S  START RELAY

TERMINAL X  SEAT DELAY

TERMINAL Y  HOUR METER, ENGINE, PTO SWITCH

GREY

TAN

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

GREY

TAN

BROWN

BROWN

LT. BLUE

LT. BLUE

BLACK

TAN

SEAT DELAY

MODULE CONTROL

SEAT

SWITCH

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

(PTO)

GROUND

SEAT DELAY

MODULE INPUT

SWITCH IS CLOSED WITH

OPERATOR IN SEAT

TERMINAL S

TERMINAL B

TERMINAL A

TERMINAL Y

TERMINAL X

TERMINAL I

VIOLET

RED

YELLOW

TAN

ORANGE

ORANGE

ORANGE

ORANGE

DK. BLUE

ORANGE

ORANGE

ORANGE

ORANGE

GREY

GREY

GREY

GREY

PINK/BLACK STRIPE

IGNITION

SWITCH

HOUR

METER

PTO

SWITCH

SWITCH IN - ORANGE TO PINK/BLACK

SWITCH OUT - ORANGE TO GREY

NOTE:

CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM WIRE END

BOTH MOTION CONTROL SWITCHES

ARE CLOSED WITH CONTROL LEVERS

IN NEUTRAL LOCK POSITION

RH MOTION

CONTROL

LH MOTION

CONTROL

CLOSED WITH BRAKE

ENGAGED

DK. GREEN

LT. GREEN

LT. GREEN

LT. BLUE

LT. BLUE

LT. BLUE

BRAKE

START

RELAY

KILL

REL

AY

OPEN WITH BRAKE

ENGAGED

DK. GREEN

DK. GREEN

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

BLACK

WHITE

DK. GREEN/WHITE STRIPE

ORANGE/BLACK STRIPE

DK. GREEN/WHITE STRIPE

YELLOW

PINK/BLACK STRIPE

DK. GREEN

DK. GREEN

DK. GREEN

LT. BLUE

DK. GREEN

STARTER

SOLENOID

VIOLET

VIOLET

RED

RED

RED

ORANGE/BLACK STRIPE

DK. BLUE

WHITE

VIOLET

DK. GREEN

FUSE

20 AMP

FUSE

20 AMP

ENGINE

CONNEC

TOR

G006132

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram

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Schematics

HydraulicDiagram

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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 manufactured by Exmark and found
by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be
defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of
two years.

This warranty applies to Exmark turf equipment purchased on
or after October 1, 2004 sold in the US 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.

 Products Warranty Period

• All Products (except as noted below) 2 years

• All Attachments and Accessories 1 year

• Metro 21 and Metro 26 Series  1 year

• Belts and Tires 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine* Warranty is covered by engine manufacturer

* Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement
that is included in the literature packet. We are not authorized
to handle warranty adjustments on engines.

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 beyond first warrantable service.

• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and 
 tear, or exposure.

• 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.

• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or 
 supplies, including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible 
 with the turf 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 stated elsewhere herein or
included with the product.

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. 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
 [e-mail]

Owner’s Responsibilities

The Exmark turf equipment, including any defective part,
must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer
within the warranty period. This warranty extends only to turf
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 and replacement
of defective components as set forth herein. Neither Exmark
nor Exmark Warranty Company shall have any liability for any
other cost, loss or damage, including but not limited to, any
incidental or consequential loss or damage.

In particular, we shall have no liability or responsibility for:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

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

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

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

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

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

• Attorney's fees.

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

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or
consequential damages, 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.

2-Year Limited Warranty

Exmark Turf Equipment

(For units purchased on or after October 1, 2004)

G006117

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Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

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