Exmark Phazer 977, Phazer 820 User Manual

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orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:IMPORTANTTheengineinthis productisnotequippedwithasparkarrester mufer.ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCode(CPRC)Section4442touse oroperatethisengineonanyforest-covered, brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandasdened inCPRC4126.Otherstatesorfederalareasmay havesimilarlaws.

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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.

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor. Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat http://www.exmark.com/manuals.htm

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SerialNo.

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AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Specications.......................................................13

ModelNumbers............................................13

Systems.........................................................13

Dimensions...................................................14

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

ProductOverview................................................15

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

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

Pre-Start........................................................17

OperatingInstructions..................................18

Transporting.................................................20

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

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

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

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

CheckBatteryCharge....................................23

CheckMowerBlades.....................................24

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................25

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

ServiceAirCleaner........................................26

ChangeEngineOil........................................26

CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................26

CheckTirePressures.....................................26

CheckConditionOfBelts..............................26

LubricateGreaseFittings...............................27

LubricateCasterWheelHubs........................27

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

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilter.....................28

ThreadLockingAdhesives.............................29

MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade

Anti-seize).................................................29

DielectricGrease...........................................29

Adjustments.....................................................30

DeckLeveling...............................................30

PumpDriveBeltTension...............................30

DeckDriveBeltTension................................30

ElectricClutchAdjustment............................30

MotionControlLinkageAdjustment.............30

AdjustThrottleLeverTension.......................31

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

CleanEngineAirCoolingSystem...................31

RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling

Fins...........................................................31

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

WasteDisposal..............................................32

Troubleshooting...................................................33

Schematics...........................................................35

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Whitelettering/Redbackground.

Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.

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

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

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator’s

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate

thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.

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

CAUTION

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

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

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained. Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

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

Safety

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground, inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengineor emissionsystem(ifequipped).

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never removethecapofthefueltankoradd fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe engineishot.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson theground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

•Checkthattheoperator’spresencecontrols, 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er andenginearea.

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

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill you.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes cancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight, keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake isengagedbeforestartingengine.

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

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

–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.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removekeyandengageparkingbrake:

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingthemower).

SlopeOperation

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

Safety

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.Wheelsdroppingover edges,ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury, deathordrowning.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.

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

•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep slopesordownhillmaycausethemowertolose traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove stability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

MaintenanceandStorage

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

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

Figure3

1.Water

2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmowerand/orhand trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees,near drop-offs,andwater.

3.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15 degrees

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

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

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause themowermaytipbackwards.

•LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith storedenergy.

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

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

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts. Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe enginerunning.

Safety

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

DANGER

Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan explodecausingseriousinjury.

•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway frombattery.

•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbattery inanenclosedspace.

•Makesureventingpathofbatteryis alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith acid.

•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichispoisonousandcancausesevere burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith waterandcalladoctorimmediately.

CAUTION

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts, orusingnon-Exmarkreplacementpartsand accessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,and safetyofthemachine.Failuretouseoriginal Exmarkpartscouldcauseseriousinjuryor death.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto tires,belts,andbladeswithoriginalExmark parts.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctor familiarwiththisformofinjuryorgangrenemay result.

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

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,to ndhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembyplacingthemotioncontrollevers inneutralandshuttingofftheenginebefore performinganyworkonthehydraulicsystem.

Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere ispotentialforsparksandengagement ofcomponents.Sparkscouldcausean explosionormovingpartscouldaccidentally engagecausingpersonalinjury

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF” positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease, dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled, makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

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

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

93-8069

1-303508

1-403005

1-513747

1.Hotsurface/burnhazard—stayasafedistancefromthe hotsurface.

98-5954

103-1077

1-513748

1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

109-2356

4.Reverse

Safety

109-2463

109-2992

109-2465

116-0950

109-2467

109-2490

HourMessageDisplay

1.HourMeter4.Neutral

2.PTO5.Operator’spresence

3.ParkingBrake6.Battery

109-2862

switch

Safety

116-1400

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:820,977andHigher

PHZ19KA343;PHZ19KA343CA

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s Manual

•RPM:FullSpeed:3750±100RPM(NoLoad) Idle:1400RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:7.7gal.(29.1L)

•TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87 octaneorhigher;containingnomorethan10% methanolorethanol.

•FuelFilter:In-lineKawasakiP/N49019–7001

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

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:13amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:

–30ampmainfuse

–25ampchargingsystemfuse

–10ampclutchfuse

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged, brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare movedinorenginewillstop.

•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition whilebrakeisengaged.

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.

Seat

•Type:Standardseatwithhighback,foampadded, (internalsuspension)andarmrests.

SafetyInterlockSystem

•LCDindicatorsappearforthePTO ,parkbrake, drivelevers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage displayonthecenterconsole.

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

•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccesstobattery andothercomponents.Heldintiltedposition withlanyard.Adjustableforeandaftseattrack.

•Armrests:Standard–foampaddedip-up armrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:Incorporatedintothe SafetyInterlockSystem.Timedelayseatswitch eliminatesroughgroundcut-outs.

Specications

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•HydrostaticDrive:TwoHydroGearZT2800 Integrateddrivesystems.

•HydraulicOilType:UseExmarkPremiumHydro Oil.

•Speeds:

–0-7.2mph(11.6km/hr)forward.

–0-4.0mph(6.4km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleasesallowmachinetobemoved whenengineisnotrunningandbrakeisoff(left andrightsidesofengine).

Tires&Wheels

DriveFrontCaster

Pneumatic (Air-Filled)

Quantity

Tread

Size18x7.00-811x4.00-5

PlyRating

Pressure

TurfMateSmooth

13psi(90kPa)

Semi-Pneumatic

•DeckDepth:5.0inches(12.7cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Footoperateddeckliftleverisusedtoadjustthe cuttingheightfrom1inch(2.5cm)to5inches (12.7cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments.

Thecuttingheightadjustmenthandlehasa transportpositionandalladjustmentscanbe madewhiletheoperatorremainsseated.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

WithoutDeck34.5inches(87.6cm)

DeectorUp35.0inches(89.0cm)

DeectorDown44.0inches(111.8cm)

OverallLength:

70.0inches(177.8cm)

OverallHeight:

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:34.5inches(87.6cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(2ea.)17.50inches(44.5cm)

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

•DeckDrive:

–Electricclutchmountedonverticalengine

shaft.

–Bladesaredrivenbyonebelt

(w/self-tensioningidler)directfrom theengine.

•Deck:

Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-frontsupport frame.

Twooptionalanti-scalprollers.

Deckdesignallowsforbagging,mulchingorside discharge.

39.0inches(99.1cm)

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof Tires,Widthwise)

DriveWheels26.5inches(67.3cm)

CasterWheels29.0inches(73.7cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto CenterofDriveTire)

45.0inches(114.3cm)

CurbWeight:

570lb(258.5kg)

ProductOverview

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

CutterHousingSpindle Nut

BladeMountingBolt115-120ft-lb

Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc Nut

EngineMountingBolts

WheelLugNuts

ClutchRetainingBolt (securedwiththreadlocker)

Torque

140-145ft-lb (190-197N-m)

(156-163N-m)

40-45ft-lb(54-61N-m)

25-30ft-lb(34-41N-m)

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

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

ProductOverview

Figure4

1.FuelCap

2.MotionControlLever5.Height-of-CutFootLever

3.Controls

4.ParkingBrakeLever

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideofthe consolecontroltheforwardandreversemotionof themachine.Theleverscontroltheowofhydraulic oilfromthehydrostaticpumptothedrivewheel motorforeachside.

Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturnsthe wheelonthesamesideforwardorinreverse.Wheel speedisproportionaltotheamounttheleveris moved.

Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition

Figure7).

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Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral position,theLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage displayonthecenterconsole(see

Figure6).

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine. Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein the“ON”positionandmovingthechokeleverto therearwillputthechokeinthe“OFF”position. DoNotrunawarmenginewithchokeinthe“ON” position.

ThrottleControl

Locatedonthecenteroftheconsole(totheleftside ofthechoke).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease enginespeed.

BrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideoftheconsole.

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive wheels.

Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage displayontheRHconsolewhentheparkbrakeis engaged(see

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Figure6).

Figure5

1.HandlesOut(Neutral Lock)

2.HandlesIn(Neutral)

3.FrontofUnit

4.Forward

5.Neutral

6.Reverse

7.NeutralLock

ChokeControl

Locatedonthecenteroftheconsole.

Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe brake.

Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen transporting.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedrightofcenterontheconsole.

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

Locatedrightofcenterontheconsole(belowignition switch).

Operation

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat theenginehasrun.

Figure6

1.LCDIndicators

2.Lowvoltageindicatorlight

3.Hour/Voltagedisplay

Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimalpoint isashinginHour/Voltagedisplay.

Hoursaredisplayedwhenthekeyisofforwhenthe machineisrunning.

Drivewheelreleaseleversareusedtoreleasethe hydrostaticdrivesystemtoallowthemachinetobe pushedwithouttheenginerunning.

Pulleachleverrearwardandoutwardtolock.Pull eachleverinwardandpushforwardtoreset.DoNot

towmachine.

PTOEngagementSwitch

Locatedrightofcenterontheconsole(leftsideof ignitionswitch).

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

TheLCDindicatorwillappearwhenthePTOswitch isdisengaged(seeFigure6).

LowVoltageIndicator

Locatedonthecenterconsoleinthemessagedisplay (seeFigure6).

Note:Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON” positionforafewsecondsbeforecrankingthe engine,thebatteryvoltagewilldisplayinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Note:TheLCDindicatorsappearwheneach controlmeetsthe“safetostart”mode(e.g.the indicatorturnsonwhentheoperatorisintheseat.)

Note:Thisswitchisnotalowoilsensorandwillnot alerttheoperatoriftheengineoilislow .

FuelShut-OffValve

Thevalveislocatedinthefuellinemidwaybetween thefueltankandtheenginebehindtheseat.

Thefuelshut-offvalveisusedtoshutoffthefuel whenthemachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays, duringtransporttoandfromthejobsite,andwhen parkedinsideabuilding.

Rotatethevalve1/4turnclockwisetoshutofffuel. Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn onfuel.

Alowvoltagecondition(lessthan12.3volts)exists whenthelowvoltageindicatorlightappearsonthe messagedisplaywhiletheengineisrunning.

Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON”positionfor afewsecondsbeforecrankingtheengine,thebattery voltagewilldisplayintheareawherethehoursare normallydisplayed.

Note:Theindicatornormallyappearswhenthe engineisoffandthekeyswitchisturnedtothe “ON”position.

Pre-Start

Fillfueltankonlevelground.Forbestresultsuse onlyclean,freshregulargradeunleadedgasolinewith anoctaneratingof87orhigher.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore than10%ethanol,premiumgasoline,orwhite gasbecausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DriveWheelReleaseLevers

Locatedattherearofthemainframe.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission system(ifequipped).

Operation

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety requirements.

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

OperatingInstructions

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Rotatethevalve1/4turncounterclockwisetoturn onfuel.

StartingtheEngine

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral lockposition.

2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakeleverto engagetheparkingbrake.

3.PushinonthePTOswitchtothe“STOP” position.

Note:Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe intheseattostarttheengine.

EngagingthePTO

DANGER

Therotatingbladesunderthemowerdeckare dangerous.Bladecontactcancauseserious injuryorkillyou.

DoNotputhandsorfeetunderthemoweror mowerdeckwhenthebladesareengaged.

DANGER

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

Neveroperatethemowerwiththedischarge deectorraised,removed,oralteredunlessthere isagrasscollectionsystemormulchkitinplace andworkingproperly.

ThePTOpush-pullswitchengagesthecuttingblades. Besurethatallpersonsareclearofthemowerdeck anddischargeareabeforeengagingPTO.

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.

Important:Operatormustbeinseatbeforethe PTOcanbeengaged.

1.Setthethrottletothe“MIDWAY”position.

2.PullthePTOswitchoutwardtothe“ROTATE” position.

3.Placethethrottleinthe“FAST”positiontobegin mowing.

DisengagingthePTO

1.Setthethrottletothe“MIDWAY”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.

DrivingtheMachine

Operation

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioningone levertoomuchaheadoftheother.Operatormay losecontrolofthemachine,whichmaycause damagetothemachineorinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

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

WhenleversarecenteredintheT-slotthedrive systemisintheneutralposition.Withleversmoved outintheT-slotthedrivesystemisintheneutrallock position(

Note:The“N”LCDindicatorappearswhenboth leversareintheneutrallockposition.

Figure7).

Figure7

1.HandlesOut(Neutral Lock)

2.HandlesIn(Neutral)

3.FrontofUnit

4.Forward

5.Neutral

6.Reverse

7.NeutralLock

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe centertotheneutralunlockedposition.

3.Tomoveforwardinastraightlineapplyequal forwardpressuretobothlevers.

Toturnleftorright,pullthemotioncontrollever backtowardneutralinthedirectiondesired.

Themachinewillmovefasterthefartherthe motioncontrolleversaremovedawayfrom neutral.

4.Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleversbackto theneutralposition.

Operation

Thedeckcanberaisedbypushingdownonthe footoperateddeckliftassistleverlocatedatthe frontrightcorneroftheoorpan.

Note:Whenchangingthecuttingheight positions,alwayscometoacompletestop anddisengagethePTO.

Figure9

1.Transportpositionand5inch(12.7cm)cuttingheight position

Figure8

1.HandlesOut(Neutral Lock)

2.HandlesIn(Neutral)

3.FrontofUnit

4.Forward

5.Reverse

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe centertotheneutralunlockedposition.

2.Tomoverearwardinastraightlineapplyingequal pressurepullbothmotioncontrolleversrearward.

Toturnleftorright,releasepressureonthe motioncontrollevertowardthedirectiondesired.

3.Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstothe neutralposition.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckisadjusted from1inchto5inches(2.5cmto12.7cm)in1/4 inch(6.4mm)increments.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

4.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothehole correspondingtothedesiredcuttingheightand installthehairpincotterpin.

Seethedecalonthesideofthedeckliftplatefor cutheights.

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

6.Totransport,moveleverbackuptotransport(or 5inch(12.7cm)cuttingheight)position.

Transporting

TransportingaUnit

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

2.DisengagethePTO.

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

Figure9).

Operation

CAUTION

Thisunitdoesnothaveproperturnsignals, lights,reectivemarkings,oraslowmoving vehicleemblem.Drivingonastreetorroadway withoutsuchequipmentisdangerousand canleadtoaccidentscausingpersonalinjury. Drivingonastreetorroadwaywithoutsuch equipmentmayalsobeaviolationofStatelaws andtheoperatormaybesubjecttotrafctickets and/ornes.

DoNotdriveaunitonapublicstreetorroadway .

WARNING

Loadingaunitonatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityofbackwardtip-over.Backward tip-overcouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingaunit onaramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNot useindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.

anglemaycausemowerdeckcomponentstoget caughtastheunitmovesfromramptotraileror truck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausetheunittotip backward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideofthe slopeandtherampextendsuptheslope.Thiswill minimizetherampangle.Thetrailerortruckshould beaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunit whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland driveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp. Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurface widerthantheunit.

•DoNotexceeda15°anglebetweenrampand groundorbetweenrampandtrailerortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunit uparamptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

LoadingaUnit

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

Rampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles betweentherampandthegroundandtherampand thetrailerortruckDoNotexceed15°.Asteeper

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing made,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentalstartingoftheenginecouldseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch,engage parkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)offthespark plug(s)beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Also pushthewire(s)asidesoitdoesnotaccidentally contactthesparkplug(s).

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Aftertherst250hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydrauliclter.

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Cleantheengineaircoolingsystem.

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthedeck.

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.T ouchingahot enginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

Every25hours

Every40hours

Every50hours

Every80hours

Every100hours

Every160hours

Every500hours

•Greasethebeltidlers.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevel.

•Checkthetirepressures.

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

•Greasethedeckpivots.

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

•Removeengineshroudsandcleancoolingns.

•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Greasethebrakehandlepivot.

•Checkthesparkplugs.

•Changethehydrauliclter(Every250hours/yearlyifusingMobil115W50)

Monthly

Yearly

•Checkthebatterycharge.

•Greasethefrontcasterwheelbearings.

•Greasefrontcasterpivots.

•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs.

Maintenance

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.

2.Checkwithenginecold.

3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstickand wipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstick.Screwinto place.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.

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.

CheckBatteryCharge

Important:Makesurethenegativebatterycable

isdisconnectedandthebatterychargerusedfor chargingthebatteryhasanoutputof16voltsand 7ampsorlesstoavoiddamagingthebattery(see chartforrecommendedchargersettings).

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%

Maximum Charger Settings

16volts/7 amps

14.4volts/4 amps

14.4volts/2 amps

Charging Interval

No Charging Required

30Minutes

1Hour

2Hours

3Hours

6Hoursor More

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancerandreproductive

harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiodof timewithoutrechargingthemwillresultinreduced performanceandservicelife.T opreserveoptimum batteryperformanceandlife,rechargebatteriesin storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4 volts.

Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing,battery shouldbefullychargedbeforeputtingawayfor winterstorage.

Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthebatteryin thetableandchargethebatteryfortherecommended timeintervaltobringthechargeuptoafullcharge of12.6voltsorgreater.

RecommendedJump StartingProcedure

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

1.Checktheweakbatteryforterminalcorrosion (white,green,orblue“snow”),itmustbecleaned offpriortojumpstarting.Cleanandtighten connectionsasnecessary.

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscancause unwantedelectricalvoltagespikesatanytime duringthejumpstartingprocedure.

DoNotattempttojumpstartwithlooseor corrodedbatteryterminalsordamagetothe enginemayoccur.

DANGER

Jumpstartingaweakbatterythatiscracked, frozen,haslowelectrolytelevel,oran open/shortedbatterycell,cancausean explosionresultinginseriouspersonalinjury.

DoNotjumpstartaweakbatteryifthese conditionsexist.

Maintenance

2.Makesuretheboosterisagoodandfullycharged leadacidbatteryat12.6voltsorgreater.Use properlysizedjumpercables(4to6AWG)with shortlengthstoreducevoltagedropbetween systems.Makesurethecablesarecolorcodedor labeledforthecorrectpolarity.

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly (wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamagethe electricalsystem.

Becertainofbatteryterminalpolarityand jumpercablepolaritywhenhookingup batteries.

Note:Thefollowinginstructionsareadapted fromtheSAEJ1494Rev .Dec.2001–Battery BoosterCables–SurfaceVehicleRecommended Practice(SAE–SocietyofAutomotive Engineers).

Figure10

1.Positive(+)cableondischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

WARNING

Batteriescontainacidandproduceexplosive gases.

•Shieldtheeyesandfacefromthebatteries atalltimes.

•DoNotleanoverthebatteries.

Note:Besuretheventcapsaretightandlevel. Placeadampcloth,ifavailable,overanyvent capsonbothbatteries.Besurethevehiclesdo nottouchandthatbothelectricalsystemsare offandatthesameratedsystemvoltage.These instructionsarefornegativegroundsystemsonly.

3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+) terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswiredto thestarterorsolenoidasshownin

Figure10.

5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.

6.MAKETHEFINALCONNECTIONON THEENGINEBLOCKOFTHESTALLED VEHICLE(NOTTOTHENEGATIVEPOST) AWAYFROMTHEBATTERY .STANDBACK.

7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock (black)connectionisthersttodisconnect).

CheckMowerBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthe

bladeorweargloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstatedin theCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection.

3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.

4.Installbladeboltandspringdiscwasher.Besure thespringdiscwasherconeisinstalledtowards thebolthead.Placeablockofwoodbetween frontorrearbafesandthebladethentorque thebladeboltsto115–120ft-lb(156–163N-m) (Figure11).

Figure11

1.DoNotusewrenchhereforbladeinstallation.Maintain 140–145ft-lb(190–197N-m)

2.Use1inchwrenchheretoholdspindleforblade replacement.

3.Conetowardsbolthead

4.Torqueto1 15–120ft-lb(156–163N-m)

Maintenance

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).

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

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor componentsusedtoretainthebladecan bedangerous.Failuretousealloriginal componentsandassembledasshowncould allowabladeorbladecomponenttobe thrownoutfromunderthedeckresultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades, springdiscwashers,andbladeboltsas shown.

CheckSafetyInterlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Topreventenginecut-outsonroughterrain

theseatkillswitchhasa1/2seconddelay.

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

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake disengaged,PTOdisengagedandmotioncontrol

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 .

CheckforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

Maintenance

ServiceAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every50hours—Service

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

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.SeeEngineOwner’sManualforcleaning instructions.

ChangeEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

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

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Drainoilwhileengineiswarmfromoperation.

3.Theoildrainislocatedonrighthandsideof engine.Placepanundermachinetocatchoil.Fit hoseinliteraturepackoveroildrainvalve.Rotate valve1/4turncounterclockwiseandgentlypull outwardtoopenvalve.Allowoiltodrain,then closevalvebypushinginwardandrotating1/4 turnclockwise.Removeandretainthehosefor futureuse.

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

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Engageparkingbrake.Allowenginetocool.

2.Cleanareaaroundhydraulicexpansionreservoir. OillevelshouldbeattheFULLCOLDlineon expansionreservoir.Ifnot,addoil.Useonly ExmarkPremiumHydrooil.Replacehydraulic reservoircapandtightenuntilsnug.DoNot overtighten.DoNotoverll.

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.Checkunderenginedecktocheckpumpdrive belt.

3.Removeleftandrightbeltshieldsondeckandlift upoorpantoinspectdeckdrivebelt.

4.Forbeltadjustment,seethePumpDriveBelt andDeckBeltTensionAdjustmentsections.

5.Cleanaroundoilllcapandremovecap.Fillto speciedcapacityandreplacecap.

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

CheckHydraulicOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

Maintenance

LubricateGreaseFittings

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations andlubricationschedule.

LubricationChart

Fitting

Locations

1.Belt Idlers

2.Deck Pivots

3.Front Caster Wheel Bearings

4.Front Caster Pivots

5.Brake Handle Pivot

*Seestep3forspeciallubricationinstructionson thefrontcasterpivotsandtheLubricateCaster WheelHubssectionforspeciallubrication instructionsonthefrontcasterswheelhubs.

Initial

Pumps

Numberof

Places

440Hours

Service

Interval

25Hours

*Yearly

160Hours

pumpwithgreaseuntilitoozesoutaroundtop bearing.Removegreasezerkandthreadplugback in.Placecapbackon.

LubricateCasterWheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

Figure12

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

2.Removecasterwheelfromcasterforks.

3.Removesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

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

3.Lubricatefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.Remove hexplugandcap.Threadgreasezerkinholeand

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.

Maintenance

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand bearing.

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

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe wheel.

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.

ChangeHydraulicSystem Filter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours

Every500hours/Yearly (whichevercomes rst)thereafter (Every250hours/Yearlyif usingMobil115W50)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Locatethetwoltersunderthetransmissions. Removelterguards.

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic system.

4.Unscrewlterstoremoveandallowoiltodrain fromdrivesystem.

Important:Beforereinstallingnewlter, applyathincoatofExmarkPremiumHydro oilonthesurfaceoftherubberseal.

Turntheltersclockwiseuntilrubberseal contactsthelteradapterthentightenthelter anadditional1/2to3/4turn.

CheckSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every160hours

Removesparkplugs,checkconditionandresetgaps, orreplacewithnewplugs.SeeEngineOwner’ s Manual.

ChangeFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Afuellterisinstalledbetweenthefueltanksandthe engine.Replacewhennecessary.

ReplacementFilters

Kawasaki

KawasakiP/N 49019–7001

5.Removetheventplugoneachtransmissionand llthroughexpansionreservoir,whenoilcomes outofventreinstallplug.Torqueplugsto180 in-lbs(20N-m).

Figure13

LeftSideShown

1.Leftreartire

2.Oillter

3.Ventplug

Maintenance

6.AddoiluntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineon theexpansionreservoir.

ExmarkPremiumHydroOilisrecommended. Refertothechartforanacceptablealternative:

HydroOil

ExmarkPremiumHydro Oil(Preferred)

Mobil115W50

7.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .

ChangeInterval

500Hours

250Hours

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerforserviceormaintenance relyingsolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jackscouldbedangerous.Themechanicalor hydraulicjacksmaynotbeenoughsupport ormaymalfunctionallowingtheunittofall, whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

FuelTank—Mounting HardwareSpecications

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

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

ThreadLockingAdhesives

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

•Clutchretainingboltintheendofengine crankshaft.

•Casterwheelspacernuts.

•Cutterhousingspindlenut.

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

Fueltankstuds,wherestudsareinsertedintotank.

8.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto 1/2throttleposition.Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Withthebypassvalveopenandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol inbothforwardandreverse(5or6times).

B.Withthebypassvalveclosedandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol inbothforwardandreversedirections(5to6 times).

C.ItmaybenecessarytorepeatstepsAand

Buntilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom thesystem.Whenthetransaxleoperatesat normalnoiselevelsandmovessmoothly forwardandreverseatnormalspeeds,then thetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

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

Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic systembyintroducingcontaminatesintothesystem.

MobilHTSGrease(Or Food-GradeAnti-seize)

MobilHTSgrease(orfood-gradeanti-seize)isused inthefollowinglocations:

•Betweenthecutterhousingspindleandbearings.

•Betweenthecutterhousingspindleandsheave.

•Undertopcutterhousingbearingguard.

DielectricGrease

Dielectricgreaseisusedonallbladetypeelectrical connectionstopreventcorrosionandlossofcontact.

Maintenance

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).Adjustif necessary.Semi-pneumaticcastertiresDoNot needtobeinated.

4.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholes(ifinstalled)or removethemcompletelyforthisadjustment.

5.Lowerthedecktothe11/2inch(3.8cm)height position.Placetwo11/8inch(2.9cm)thick blocksundertherearedgeofthecuttingdeck skirt;oneoneachsideofthecuttingdeck.

6.Placea1inch(2.5cm)blockunderthecenter frontedge,butnotundertheanti-scalproller brackets.

7.Loosenthefourbottomchainboltsinslotsuntil thedeckissupportedbytheblocks.Takethe slackoutofthechainsandretightenthehardware.

8.Recheckthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthe deckskirtandthatthetensiononallthechains isapproximatelyequal.Makesureallchain attachmentboltsaretight.

9.Repositionanti-scalprollers(ifinstalled)and tightensecurely.

Note:Whenaboveadjustmentshavebeenmade, thefrontofthedeckwillbeslightlylowerthanthe rearofthedeck.

PumpDriveBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

MotionControlLinkage Adjustment

Note:Therearetwoleverheightoptionsavailable.

Placetheleversinthetoptwoholestoincrease heightofthelevers,orinthebottomtwoholesto decreasetheheightofthelevers.

1.Aligntheleversfront/rearposition.Withthe leversintheneutralposition,loosenthehardware andadjusttheleversslidingand/ortiltingthe lever(s)forwardorbackwarduntilproperly alignedandtightenhardware(

Figure14

1.Motioncontrollevers

2.Springdiscwasher

2.Iftheendsofthelevershitagainsteachother, whileinthedriveposition(leversrotatedinas faraspossible),makeadjustmentsbymovingthe leversoutwardstotheneutrallockpositionand carefullybendingthemoutward.Movethemback tothedrivepositionandcheckforclearance. Repeatifnecessary.

3.Ifthemachineturnsrightorleftwhenhandlesare pushedforwardtogether,adjustthestoponthe sideoppositethedirectionofturn(see Movethestopbackuntiltheunitdrivesstraight. Readjusthandlesifnecessary.

Figure14).

3.3/8-16x1inchscrew

Figure15).

DeckDriveBeltTension

Self-tensioning–Noadjustmentnecessary.

ElectricClutchAdjustment

Noadjustmentnecessary.

1.Adjuststop

Figure15

Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanEngineAirCooling System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

(Mayberequiredmore oftenindryordirty conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebriscancausetheengineand hydraulicsystemtooverheatwhichcancreate arehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromaroundtheengineand hydraulicpumpsdaily.

AdjustThrottleLever Tension

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Tensioninthrottlelevercanbeadjustedby adjustingthetightnessoftheleverpivotbolt, whichislocatedundertheconsole(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Hexbolt5.Lever

2.Springdiscwashers

3.Tabwasher7.Hexlocknut

4.Frictionwasher

6.Bracket

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanalldebrisfromrotatingengineairintake screenandfromaroundengineshrouding.

RemoveEngineShroudsand CleanCoolingFins

ServiceInterval:Every80hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removecoolingshroudsfromengineandclean coolingns.Alsocleandust,dirtandoilfrom externalsurfacesofengine,whichcancause impropercooling.

3.Makesurecoolingshroudsareproperly reinstalled.Operatingtheenginewithout coolingshroudswillcauseenginedamagedueto overheating.

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

Maintenance

2.Raisedecktothetransport(maximumcutting height)position.Liftthefrontofunitandsupport unitusingjackstandsorequivalentsupport.

3.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromundersideof deckandindischargechute.

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal regulations.

BatteryDisposal

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,which ispoisonousandcancausesevereburns. Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalorifittouches skincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,andrubber glovestoprotectskinandclothingwhen handlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater andcalladoctorimmediately.

Federallawstatesthatbatteriesshouldnotbeplaced inthegarbage.Managementanddisposalpractices mustbewithinrelevantfederal,state,orlocallaws.

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

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.Parkingbrakeisnotengaged.2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock position.

4.Batterydoesnothaveafullcharge.

5.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose orfaulty.

6.Fuseisblown.6.Replacetheblownfuse.

7.Relayorswitchisdefective.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

3.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

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

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

6.Aircleanerisdirty.

7.Seatswitchisnotproperlyadjusted.7.Adjusttheseatswitch.

8.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose orfaulty.

9.Relayorswitchisdefective.9.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

10.Faultysparkplug.

11.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

1.DisengagethePTO .

3.Ensurethedriveleversareintheneutral lockposition.

Chargethebattery.SeeCheck

BatteryChargeandRecommended JumpStartingProceduresectionsin

Maintenance.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner, applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway betweenthe“SLOW”and“F AST” positions,andthechokeisinthe“ON” positionforacoldengineorthe“OFF” positionforawarmengine.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

8.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner, applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

10.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

11.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

Enginelosespower

1.Engineloadisexcessive1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe engineareplugged.

5.Ventholeinthefuelcapisplugged.

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling nsandairpassages.

5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Engineoverheats

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully forward)

Machinedoesnotdrive

Unevencuttingheight.

1.Engineloadisexcessive1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe engineareplugged.

1.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.1.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

2.Motioncontrolstopsneedadjustment.2.Adjustthemotioncontrolstops.

1.Drivewheelreleaseisnotclosed.1.Closethedrivewheelrelease.

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.

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.

7.Beltisdamaged.7.Installnewbelt.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Drivebeltisoffpulley.2.Checkbeltfordamage;replaceif

3.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.3.Installnewdeckbelt.

4.Deckbeltisoffpulley.4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler

5.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

6.PTOclutchdoesnotengage.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

necessary.Installdrivebeltandcheck adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforcorrect position.

pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect positionandfunction.

5.Replacethespring.

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram

Schematics

ElectricalLogicSchematic

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 two years.

This warranty applies to Exmark commercial turf 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 2 years*

* 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.

• 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.

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 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 or replacement of defective components as set forth herein. Neither Exmark

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

Such damages include but are not limited to:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

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

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

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

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

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

• Attorney's fees.

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

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

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

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

Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment

2 Year Limited Warranty

G4500-589_B

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Figure17

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis15degrees.Usetheslopeindicatortodeterminethe degreeofslopeofhillsbeforeoperating.DoNotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan15degrees.Fold alongtheappropriatelinetomatchtherecommendedslope.

2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

MI D-MOUNT RIDING ACCE SSORIES AND OPTIONS

SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF 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

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

TURF STRIPER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

OU T-F RONT RIDING AC CESSORIES A ND OPTIONS

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

DUAL-TAIL WHEEL

FLOOR PAN EXTENDER

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SNOW BLADE

SNOWBLOWER

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

WEATHER CAB

PlaceModelNo.andSerialNo.

LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature

Pack)orFillinBelow

ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)

SerialNo.

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

PartNo.4500-488Rev .C (402)223-6300 Fax(402)223-5489 PrintedintheUSA

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