Exmark PIONEER E-SERIES, PIONEER PNE22KA482, PIONEER PNE24KA522 Operator's Manual

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance, adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark mower.

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER, CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS ENTIRETY.

Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower, maintainitsmaximumefciency ,andpromotesafe operation.

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

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.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ProductOverview................................................18

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

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

Pre-Start........................................................21

OperatingInstructions..................................21

Transporting.................................................25

Maintenance.........................................................27

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........27

PeriodicMaintenance.......................................28

CheckEngineOilLevel.................................28

CheckBatteryCharge....................................28

CheckMowerBlades.....................................29

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................30

CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll

Bar)Knobs................................................31

CheckSeatBelt..............................................31

CheckforLooseHardware............................31

ServiceAirCleaner........................................31

ChangeEngineOil........................................31

CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................31

CheckTirePressures.....................................32

CheckConditionOfBelts..............................32

LubricateGreaseFittings...............................32

CheckSparkPlugs.........................................32

ReplaceEmissionsAirIntakeFilter................32

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand

Fluid.........................................................33

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

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

Copper-BasedAnti-seize..............................34

DielectricGrease...........................................34

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

DeckLeveling...............................................35

AdjustingtheBladeSlope..............................35

PumpDriveBeltTension...............................36

DeckBeltTension.........................................36

AdjustingtheParkingBrake...........................36

MotionControlHandleAdjustment..............37

FullForwardTrackingAdjustment.................37

MotionControlLinkageAdjustment.............38

AdjustingtheSeatRideSuspension................39

ElectricClutchAdjustment............................39

Cleaning...........................................................40

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area..........................................................40

RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling

Fins...........................................................40

CleanHydroFanCoolingFins.......................40

CleanDebrisFromMachine..........................40

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................40

WasteDisposal..............................................40

Troubleshooting...................................................42

Schematics...........................................................44

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheB71.4 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal injury.

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

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.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

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

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained. Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•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

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

Safety

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

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground, inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengine oremissionsystem.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never removethecapofthefueltankoradd fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe engineishot.

•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.

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.Useseatbelts withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.

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

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Stopengine,wait forallmovingpartstostop,removekeyand engageparkingbrake:

–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.

Safety

DANGER

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

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked positionanduseseatbelt.

•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.

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

Figure3).

Figure3

1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15 degrees

2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmowerand/orhand trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees,near drop-offsandwater.

3.Water

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

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

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep slopesordownhillmaycausethemowertolose traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove stability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalled ontheunit.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar isdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges,ditches, steepbanks,orwatercancauserollovers,which mayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked positionanduseseatbelt.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely necessary.

•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbaris down.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance permits.

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

•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS inspected.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect

Safety

sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop beforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.

•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome combustibleandmayresultinare.

•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.

•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

Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere ispotentialforsparksandengagement ofcomponents.Sparkscouldcausean explosionormovingpartscouldaccidentally engagecausingpersonalinjury.

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF” positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

WARNING

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

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

Safety

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.

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.

1-303508

1-403005

1-633922

98-5954

103-2076

Safety

107-2102

109-3148

109-6014

116-1119

116-1121

1.Rotatethedriverelease knobtoloosen,slidethe knob,andtighten.

2.Pushthemachine.

116-1496

Safety

116-3303

116-4308

1.Latch2.Unlatch

116-4465

1.Fast

3.Choke-on

2.Slow4.Choke-off

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

Safety

109-6016

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance

4.RefertotheOperator’smanualforgreaseinstructions

2.Timeinterval

5.CheckhydraulicoillevelandrefertotheOperator’s manualorfurtherinstructions

3.Checkoillevel6.Checktirepressure

116-4430

1.Parkbrake—engage4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:920,000andHigher

PNE22KA482;PNE24KA522

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium EngineOil

•RPM:FullSpeed:3600±50RPM(PTOnot engaged)Idle:1500±100RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:7.0gal.(26.5L)

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

•FuelFilter:

Kawasaki:KawasakiP/N49019-7005

•FuelShut-OffValve:

AllUnits:1/4turnincrements(“ON”,“OFF”).

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:15amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•RecommendedMinimumBatteryCCA:260CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:

Allunits:

–25ampmainfuse

–25ampchargingsystemfuse

–10ampPTOfuse

–15ampaccessoryfuse

SafetyInterlockSystem

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

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged, brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare movedinorenginewillstop.

•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition whilebrakeisengaged.

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl:

Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto threeheights.

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in

slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch (todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting heighttodesiredposition.

•DeckLiftPedal:Footpedalthatliftsdeck.

•TransportLock:Latchingposition:Automatically latchesatthetransportposition.

Seat

•Type:Standardseatwithfoampaddedseat cushionwitharmrestsandintegralsafetyswitch.

Optionalseat:Seatwithhighback,extra widefoampaddedseatcushionwithinternal suspension,thickbolstering,two-tonecover,

Specications

armrests,integralsafetyswitch,andseatvibration isolationsystem.

Optionalseataccessoriesforunitswithstandard seats:

–Customridesuspensionsystemtoenhance

StandardSeat.Addsapproximately3inches (7.6cm)toseatheight.

–Deluxesuspensionseatwithhighback,

(dampened,adjustablespringsuspension), armrests,andintegralsafetyswitch.Adds approximately1/2inch(1.3cm)toseatheight.

•Mounting:Adjustableforeandaftonseattracks.

•Armrests:Moldedip-uparmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:

Integratedseatswitch.Timedelayseatswitch eliminatesroughgroundcut-outs.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•Twounitizedhydrostatictransmissions:

HydroGearZT2800

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicOilCapacity:77oz(2.3L)perside

•HydraulicFilter:P/N109-3321

•Speeds:

–0-7mph(11.3km/hr)forward.

–0-4mph(6.4km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe movedwhenengineisnotrunning.

Tires&Wheels

DriveFrontCaster

Pneumatic(Air

lled)

Pneumatic(Air lled)

Quantity

Tread

TurfMasterSmooth

Size20x8.00-1013x5.00-6

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi(90kPa)13psi(90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–48inchDeck:(121.9cm)

–52inchDeck:(132.1cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(3ea.)

–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)

–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith.67inch (17mm)I.D.bearings.

•DeckDrive:“B”Sectionbeltwithself-tensioning idler.

•Electricclutch:125ft-lbMagStop

•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-front supportframe.Anti-scalprollersprovide maximumturfprotection.Deckdesignallowsfor bagging,mulchingorsidedischarge.

–48inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers

–52inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers

•DeckDepth:

–48inchDeck:4.0inches(10cm)

–52inchDeck:4.0inches(10cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Footactivatedleverisusedtoadjustthecutting heightfrom11/2inch(3.8cm)to5inches(12.7 cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

WithoutDeck44.1inches

(112.0cm)

44.1inches (112.0cm)

DeectorUp48.0inches

(121.9cm)

52.8inches (134.1cm)

DeectorDown59.2inches

(150.4cm)

64.0inches (162.6cm)

Specications

OverallLength:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

RollBar-Up77.8inches

(197.6cm)

77.8inches (197.6cm)

RollBar-Down78.6inches

(199.6cm)

78.6inches (199.6cm)

OverallHeight:

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

70.0inches(177.8cm)46.8inches(118.9cm)

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof Tires,Widthwise)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

DriveWheels35.8inches

(90.9cm)

35.8inches (90.9cm)

CasterWheels33.5inches

(85.1cm)

33.5inches (85.1cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto CenterofDriveTire)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

48.7inches(123.7cm)48.7inches(123.7cm)

CurbWeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

KawasakiUnits

799lb (362kg)

805lb

(365kg)

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

Torque

BladeDriveSheave MountingNut

75-85ft-lb(102-115N-m)

BladeMountingBolt (lubricatewithanti-seize)

50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)

Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc NutSee

Figure17

27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)

EngineMountingBolts (Kawasaki)

27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)

WheelLugNuts

70-90ft-lb(95-122N-m)

BoltLocation

Torque

RolloverProtection System(RollBar)1/2 inchMountingBolts

77-95ft-lb(104-129N-m)

ClutchRetainingBolt (securedwiththreadlocker)

49-61ft-lb(66-83N-m)

Operation

ProductOverview

Figure4

1.RolloverProtection System(ROPS)

5.Motioncontrollevers

2.Enginecontrols(right console)

6.Parkingbrake

3.Seatbelt7.Heightofcutadjustment

4.Fuelcap

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof theconsolecontroltheforwardandreversemotion ofthemachine.

Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe amounttheleverismoved.

Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition (

Figure5).

Figure5

1.Neutrallockposition (handlesout)

4.Forward

2.Neutraloperateposition (handlesin)

5.Neutral(operate)

3.Frontofunit

6.Reverse

ChokeControl

Locatedonrightconsole(blacklever)(seeFigure6).

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine. Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe

Operation

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

Figure6

1.Throttlelever4.Bladecontrolswitch (powertake-off)

2.Chokelever

5.Ignitionswitch

3.Hourmeter

ThrottleControl

Locatedonrightconsole(redlever)(seeFigure6).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe detentisfullthrottle.

BrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe LHmotioncontrollever.

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive wheels.

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe brake.

Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen transporting.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedonrightconsole(seeFigure6).

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

Figure7

1.Off3.Start

2.On

Note:Brakemustbeengaged,motioncontrol leversout(neutrallockposition)andPTOswitch disengagedtostartengine.(Itisnotnecessaryforthe operatortobeintheseattostarttheengine.)

HourMeter

Locatedonthecontrolpanel(seeFigure6and Figure8).

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat theenginehasrun.

Figure8

1.LCDindicators3.Hour/Voltagedisplay

2.Lowvoltageindicator light

FuelShut-OffValve

LocatedbythelowerLHROPStubemounting.

Operation

Thefuelshut-offvalveisusedtoshutoffthefuel whenthemachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays, duringtransporttoandfromthejobsite,andwhen parkedinsideabuilding.

Alignvalvehandlewiththefuellinetoopen.Rotate 90°toclose.

DriveWheelReleaseValves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck,which couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

Stopengine,removekey ,allowallthemoving partstostopbeforeaccessingthedrivewheel releasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscanbecome veryhot.T ouchingahotengineorhydraulic driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitsto coolcompletelybeforeaccessingthedrivewheel releasevalves.

Locatedonthebackoftheunitizedhydraulicdrive units,belowtheenginedeck.

Duringnormaloperatingconditions,thedrivewheel releasevalvesarepositionedhorizontally.Ifthe machinehastobepushedbyhand,thevalvesmust beinthe“released”position(see

Figure9).

Duringnormaloperatingconditions,thedrivewheel releasevalvesarepositionedhorizontally.Ifthe machinehastobepushedbyhand,thevalvesmust beinthe“released”position(seeFigure9).

Figure9

1.Frontofthemachine

2.Rotatebypassreleaseknobcounterclockwisetoloosen

3.Leverpositionforoperatingthemachine

4.Pullleverinthisdirectiontopushthemachine

5.Leverpositionforpushingthemachine

6.Rotatebypassreleaseknobclockwisetotighten

7.Releaselever

Toreleasethedrivesystem(seeitem1inFigure9), loosentheknobbyturningcounterclockwise.Then pullthereleaseleverontheundersideofmachine towardsthebackofthemachineandretightenthe knobtoholdthereleaseleverbackinthereleased state.Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.

Releasetheparkingbrake.Themachineisnowable tobepushedbyhand.

Toresetthedrivesystem(seeitem2in

Figure9), loosentheknobbyturningcounterclockwise.Then pushthereleaseleverontheundersideofmachine towardsthefrontofthemachineandretightenthe knobtoholdthereleaseleverintheoperatingstate. Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.

DoNottowmachine.

PTOEngagementSwitch

Locatedonrightconsole(seeFigure6).

Switchmustbepulledout(up)toengagetheblades. Switchispushedintodisengagetheblades.

Operation

DeckLiftPedal

Locatedattherightfrontcorneroftheoorpan.

Pushthepedalforwardwithyourfoottoraisethe cuttingdeck.Allowthepedaltomoverearwardto lowerthecuttingdecktothecutheightthathasbeen set.

Figure10

1.Transportlockhandle

3.Heightofcutdecal

2.Heightadjustmentpin

4.Deckfootpedal

TransportLock

Locatedontheheightofcutadjustmentplate(see Figure10).

Thetransportlatchingmechanismwillautomatically engagewhenthedeckisraisedtothetransport position.Toreleasethedeckfromthetransport position:pushthefootpedaltoremovetheloadfrom thetransportlatchingmechanism,pullthetransport lockhandlerearward,andletthepedalcomebackto lowerthedeckdowntothedesiredcutheight.

Pre-Start

Fillfueltankonlevelground.Forbestresultsuse onlyclean,freshregulargradeunleadedgasolinewith anoctaneratingof87orhigher.

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

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe

bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission system.

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety requirements.

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

OperatingInstructions

RaisetheRolloverProtectionSystem (ROPS)

Important:Therollbarisanintegraland

effectivesafetydevice.Keeptherollbarinthe raisedandlockedpositionwhenoperatingthe mower.Lowertherollbartemporarilyonlywhen absolutelynecessary.

1.Theknobmustbecompletelylatchedwiththe tabsinterlockingasshownin

Figure11tolock

therollbarintheraised,operateposition.

2.Applyforwardpressuretotheupperhoopofthe rollbar.

3.Pulltheknobandrotate90°toholdinthe unlatchedpositiontolowertherollbar.

4.Toreturntotheoperateposition,raisetheroll bar,andthenrotateknobs90°sothatthetabs interlockpartially.Applyforwardpressuretothe rollbarupperhoopandobservethattheknobs returntothecompletelylatchedposition.

Operation

Figure11

1.Rollbarupperhoop

2.Knobin“latched”position

3.Pullknobtounlatch

4.Rotate90°toholdunlatched

5.Knobin“unlatched”position

5.Makesuretheknobsarefullyengagedwiththe rollbarintheraisedposition.Theupperhoopof therollbarmayneedtobepushedforwardor pulledrearwardtogetbothknobsfullyengaged (seeFigure12).

Figure12

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—Do NotoperatewithROPS inthiscondition.

Important:Alwaysusetheseatbeltwiththe rollbarintheoperate(raised)position.Ensure thattherearpartoftheseatissecuredwiththe seatlatch.

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Rotatethevalveandalignwiththefuellinetoopen.

StartingtheEngine

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral lockposition.

2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakeleverto engagetheparkingbrake.

3.PushdownonthePTOswitchtothe“disengage” position.

Note:Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe intheseattostarttheengine.

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

Therotatingbladesunderthemowerdeckare dangerous.Bladecontactcancauseserious injuryorkillyou.

DoNotputhandsorfeetunderthemoweror mowerdeckwhenthebladesareengaged.

DANGER

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

Neveroperatethemowerwiththedischarge deectorraised,removed,oralteredunlessthere isagrasscollectionsystemormulchkitinplace andworkingproperly.

Operation

ThePTOpush-pullswitchengagesthecuttingblades. Besurethatallpersonsareclearofthemowerdeck anddischargeareabeforeengagingPTO.

Important:Operatormustbeinseatbeforethe PTOcanbeengaged.

1.Setthethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW” and“FAST”positions.

2.PullthePTOswitchoutwardtoengagethe blades.

3.Placethethrottleinthe“FAST”positiontobegin mowing.

DisengagingthePTO

1.Setthethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW” and“FAST”positions.

2.PushthePTOswitchintodisengagetheblades.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral lockposition.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake.

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

5.DisengagethePTO.

6.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15 seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtothe “OFF”positiontostoptheengine.

7.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingengine.

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

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioningone levertoomuchaheadoftheother.Operatormay losecontrolofthemachine,whichmaycause damagetothemachineorinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

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

Whenthemotioncontrolleversarepositionedfully outward(apart)intheT-slot,thedrivesystemisin theneutrallockposition(

Figure13).

Whenthemotioncontrolleversaremoveddirectly inward(together)thedrivesystemisintheneutral operateposition.

Figure13

1.Neutrallockposition (handlesout)

4.Forward

2.Neutraloperateposition (handlesin)

5.Neutral(operate)

3.FrontofUnit

6.Reverse

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe centertotheneutralposition.

3.Tomoveforwardinastraightline,moveboth leversforwardwithequalpressure.

Toturnleftorright,pullthemotioncontrollever backtowardneutralinthedesiredturndirection.

Themachinewillmovefasterthefartherthe motioncontrolleversaremovedfromtheneutral position.

4.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin theneutraloperateposition.

Operation

Figure14

1.FrontofUnit

3.Neutral

2.Forward4.Reverse

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe neutraloperateposition.

2.Tomoverearwardinastraightline,moveboth leversrearwardwithequalpressure.

Toturnright,releasepressureontheRHmotion controlleverandtherearofthemachinewill movetowardstherearandtotheright.

Toturnleft,releasepressureontheLHmotion controlleverandtherearofthemachinewill movetowardstherearandtotheleft.

3.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin theneutraloperateposition.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

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

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching position.

4.Raiseandlockthedecktothe5inch(12.7cm) transportposition(Figure15).

Thedeckisraisedbypushingthefootoperated deckliftpedalforward.Thepedalislocatedatthe frontrightcorneroftheoorpan.

Note:Whenchangingthecuttingheight positions,alwayscometoacompletestop anddisengagethePTO.

Figure15

1.Transportlockhandle

3.Heightofcutdecal

2.Heightadjustmentpin

4.Deckfootpedal

5.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothehole correspondingtothedesiredcuttingheight.

Seethedecalonthesideofthedeckliftplatefor cutheights.

6.Pushthefootleverforward,pullthetransport lockhandlerearwardandletthedecklower downtothepredeterminedcutheightbyslowly decreasingfootpressureallowingthefootlever totravelrearward.

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers

Itisrecommendedtochangetheanti-scalproller position,whentheheightofcuthaschanged.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Engagetheparkbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitforall movingpartstostop.

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

6.Placetherollersinoneofthepositionsshown (

Figure16).Rollerswillmaintain3/4inch(19 mm)clearancetothegroundtominimizegouging androllerwearordamage.

Operation

Figure16

Forcuttingheightsabove3.5inches(90mm)usethe

bottomhole.Therollerswillstillbeeffectiveagainst

scalping.

1.Anti-scalproller mountingbracket

2.Cuttingheight

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

Note:Thefootoperateddeckliftlevercanbe usedtomomentarilyliftthedecktoclearobjects. BesurethatPTOisdisengaged.

7.Torquethe3/8nylocnutto27-33ft-lb(37-45 N-m).

Figure17

1.Wheelbolt

3.3/8nyloc-torqueto27-33 ft-lb(37-45N-m)

2.Anti-scalproller4.Frontrightanti-scalp bracketshown

Transporting

TransportingaUnit

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

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.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurface widerthantheunit.

•DoNotexceeda15°anglebetweenrampand groundorbetweenrampandtrailerortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunit uparamptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.

LoadingaUnit

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinstead ofindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.The lowerrearsectionofthetractorframeextendsback betweentherearwheelsandservesasastopfor

Operation

tippingbackward.Havingafullwidthrampprovides asurfacefortheframememberstocontactifthe unitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouse onefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.

Rampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles betweentherampandthegroundandtherampand thetrailerortruckDoNotexceed15°.Asteeper anglemaycausemowerdeckcomponentstoget caughtastheunitmovesfromramptotraileror truck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausetheunittotip backward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideofthe slopeandtherampextendsuptheslope.Thiswill minimizetherampangle.Thetrailerortruckshould beaslevelaspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunit whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland driveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp. Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing made,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentalstartingoftheenginecouldseriously injureyouorotherbystanders.

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

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchingahot enginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Aftertherst100hours

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktherolloverprotectionssystems(rollbar)knobs.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthehydrofancoolingguards.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandcuttingdeck.

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthecuttingdeck.

Every25hours

•Greasethefrontcasteraxles.

Every50hours

•Checkthetirepressures.

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

•Greasethedeckandpumpidlerpivot.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

Every100hours

•Checktheaircleaner;replaceifdirtyordamaged.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevere conditions.SeetheEngineOwner’sManualforadditionalinformation.)

•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Removetheengineshroudsandcleanthecoolingns.

Every200hours

•Checkthesparkplugs.

Every500hours

•Replacetheemissionsairintakelter.

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid(Every250hoursifusingMobil115W50)

•Checktheparkbrakeadjustment.

Monthly

•Checkthebatterycharge.

Maintenance

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.

2.Checkwithenginecold.

3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstick andwipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstickaccording totheenginemanufacturer’ srecommendations. Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.

4.Iftheoillevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL” markonthedipstick.Exmark4-CyclePremium EngineOilisrecommended;refertotheEngine Owner’smanualforanacceptablealternative.Do Notoverll.

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

CheckBatteryCharge

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.

Important:Makesurethenegativebatterycable isdisconnectedandthebatterychargerusedfor chargingthebatteryhasanoutputof16voltsand 7ampsorlesstoavoiddamagingthebattery(see chartforrecommendedchargersettings).

Voltage Reading

Percent Charge

Maximum Charger Settings

Charging Interval

12.6or greater

100%

16volts/7 amps

No Charging Required

12.4–12.675–100%

16volts/7 amps

30Minutes

12.2–12.450–75%

16volts/7 amps

1Hour

12.0–12.225–50%

14.4volts/4 amps

2Hours

11.7–12.00–25%

14.4volts/4 amps

3Hours

11.7orless

14.4volts/2 amps

6Hoursor More

RecommendedJump StartingProcedure

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

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

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscancause unwantedelectricalvoltagespikesatanytime duringthejumpstartingprocedure.

DoNotattempttojumpstartwithlooseor corrodedbatteryterminalsordamagetothe enginemayoccur.

Maintenance

DANGER

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

DoNotjumpstartaweakbatteryifthese conditionsexist.

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).

WARNING

Batteriescontainacidandproduceexplosive gases.

•Shieldtheeyesandfacefromthebatteries atalltimes.

•DoNotleanoverthebatteries.

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

3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+) terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswiredto thestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure18.

Figure18

1.Positive(+)cableondischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

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

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

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

CheckMowerBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstatedin theCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection.

3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.

4.Reinstalltheblades(iftheywereremoved)inthe followingorder:

A.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft.

Maintenance

Figure19

1.Spindle

2.Blade

3.Bladedrivewasher

4.Bladeboltwasherassembly—Torqueto50-60ft-lb (68-81N-m)Applylubricanttothreadsasneededto preventseizing.Copper-basedanti-seizepreferable. Greaseacceptablesubstitute.

B.Applylubricanttothethreadsoftheblade

boltasneededtopreventseizing.Copper basedanti-seizeispreferable.Greaseisan acceptablesubstitute.

C.Installthewasherandbladeboltwasher

assemblyontothespindle.Makesurethehex inthewasherisengagedonthespindlebefore tighteningthebolt.Installbladeboltnger tight.

D.Placewrenchonthetopspindlenutthen

torquethebladeboltsto50-60ft-lb(68-81 N-m).

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor componentsusedtoretainthebladecan bedangerous.Failuretousealloriginal componentsandassembledasshowncould allowabladeorbladecomponenttobe thrownoutfromunderthedeckresultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades, bladebushings,andbladeboltsasshown.

CheckSafetyInterlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Note:Topreventenginecut-outsonroughterrain

theseatkillswitchhasa1/2seconddelay.

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).

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,engagePTO andraiseoffofseat(butdonotgetoffof machine)enginemustinitiateshutdownafter onesecondhaselapsedifthehandlesarein.The delaywillbe1/2secondifthehandlesareout.

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

Again,runengineatone-thirdthrottle,brake

engaged,andmoveleftmotioncontrollever in-enginemustinitiateshutdownafter1/2

secondhaselapsed.

Repeatagainmovingtherightleverin,then movingbothleversin-enginemustinitiate shutdownafter1/2secondhaselapsedwhether operatorisonseatornot.

Note:Ifmachinedoesnotpassanyofthesetests, donotoperate.ContactyourauthorizedEXMARK

SERVICEDEALER.

Important:Itisessentialthatoperatorsafety mechanismsbeconnectedandinproper operatingconditionpriortouseformowing.

Maintenance

CheckRolloverProtections Systems(RollBar)Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandthe knobsareingoodworkingcondition.Makesurethe knobsarefullyengagedwiththeROPSintheraised position.Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtogetboth knobsfullyengaged.

Figure20

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—Do NotoperatewithROPS inthiscondition.

CheckSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper operationofretractorandbuckle.Replacebefore operatingifdamaged.

CheckforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

ServiceAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every100hours—Check

theaircleaner;replace ifdirtyordamaged. (Mayneedmoreoften undersevereconditions.

SeetheEngineOwner’s Manualforadditional information.)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.SeetheEngineOwner’sManualformaintenance instructions.

ChangeEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

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

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Drainoilwhileengineiswarmfromoperation.

3.Theoildrainhoseislocatedonrighthandside ofengineattherear.Placepanundermachine tocatchoil.Removeplugfromendofdrain hose.Allowoiltodrainandreplaceoildrainplug. Torqueplugto20-24ft-lb.

4.Replacetheoilltereveryotheroilchange.Clean aroundoillterandunscrewltertoremove. Beforereinstallingnewlter,applyathincoating ofExmark4–CyclePremiumEngineOilonthe surfaceoftherubberseal.Turnlterclockwise untilrubbersealcontactsthelteradapterthen tightenlteranadditional1/2to3/4turn.

5.Cleanaroundoilllcapandremovecap.Fillto speciedcapacityandreplacecap.

6.UseoilrecommendedintheCheckEngineOil Levelsection.DoNotoverll.Starttheengine andcheckforleaks.

7.Wipeupanyspilledoilfromenginedeck mountingsurfaces.

CheckHydraulicOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waituntiltheunitcoolsbeforecheckingthe hydraulicoil.

3.Checkexpansiontankandifnecessaryadd ExmarkPremiumHydroOiltotheFULLCOLD line(see

Figure21).

Maintenance

Figure21

1.Engine2.Expansiontank

CheckTirePressures

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Checktirepressureindrivetires.

3.Inatedrivetiresto13psi(90kPa).

4.Checktirepressureincastertires.

5.Inatecastertiresto13psi(90kPa).

CheckConditionOfBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removeleftandrightbeltshieldsondeckand lowerthedecktoinspectdeckdrivebelt.

3.Checkundermachinetoinspectthepumpdrive belt.

Note:Noadjustmentsarerequiredforbelt tension.

LubricateGreaseFittings

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations andlubricationschedule.

LubricationChart

Fitting

Locations

Initial

Pumps

Numberof

Places

Service

Interval

1.Deckand PumpIdler Pivot

50hours

2.Front CasterAxles

25hours

CheckSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Removesparkplugs,checkconditionandresetgaps, orreplacewithnewplugs.SeeEngineOwner’ s Manual.

ChangeFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Afuellterisinstalledbetweenthefueltankandthe engine.Replacewhennecessary.

ReplacementFilters

KawasakiKawasaki

P/N49019-7005

Note:Itisimportanttoreinstallthefuellinehoses andsecurewithplastictiesthesameastheywere originallyinstalledatthefactorytokeepthefuelline awayfromcomponentsthatcouldcausefuelline damage.

ReplaceEmissionsAirIntake Filter

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Maintenance

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekeyorsparkplugwire(s).Engageparking brake.

2.Removethelterfromtheventhose.

3.Insertanewlterintotheendoftheventhose.

ChangeHydraulicSystem FilterandFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter (Every250hoursifusing Mobil115W50)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and allowenginetocool.Removekeyandengage parkingbrake.

2.Locatethetwoltersunderthetransmissions. Removelterguards.

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic system.

4.Unscrewlterstoremoveandallowoiltodrain fromdrivesystem.

Important:Beforereinstallingnewlters, applyathincoatofExmarkPremiumHydro Oilonthesurfaceoftheltersrubberseal.

Turntheltersclockwiseuntilrubberseal contactsthelteradapterthentightenthelter anadditional3/4to1fullturn.

5.Removetheventplugoneachtransmissionand llthroughexpansionreservoir,whenoilcomes outofventreinstallplug.

ExmarkPremiumHydroOilisrecommended. Refertothechartforanacceptablealternative:

HydroOil

ChangeInterval

ExmarkPremiumHydro Oil(Preferred)

500Hours

Mobil115W50

250Hours

Torqueplugsto180in-lb(244N-m).Continueto addoiluntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineon theexpansionreservoir.

Figure22

1.Oillter3.Leftreartire

2.Ventplug

6.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

7.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto 1/2throttleposition.Disengageparkingbrake.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheels mustbeturningsoadjustmentscanbe performed.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

A.Withthebypassvalveopenandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol inbothforwardandreverse(5or6times).

B.Withthebypassvalveclosedandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol inbothforwardandreversedirections(5to 6times).Checktheoillevel,andaddoilas requiredafterstoppingtheengine.

C.ItmaybenecessarytorepeatstepsAand

Buntilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom

Maintenance

thesystem.Whenthetransaxleoperatesat normalnoiselevelsandmovessmoothly forwardandreverseatnormalspeeds,then thetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

Note:DoNotchangethehydraulicsystemoil (exceptforwhatcanbedrainedwhenchanginglter), unlessitisfelttheoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeen extremelyhot.

Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic systembyintroducingcontaminantsintothesystem.

CheckSparkArrester

(ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped. Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresult inpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

DoNotrefuelorrunengineunlesssparkarrester isinstalled.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved, replacearrester.

4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,remove arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthe arresterandcleanscreenwithawirebrush(soak insolventifnecessary).Reinstallarresteron exhaustoutlet.

ThreadLockingAdhesives

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

•ROPSspringpinhousing.

•Sheaveandclutchretainingboltintheendof enginecrankshaft.

•Hydrocrossmembermountingbolts

Threadlockingadhesivesarerequiredforsome hardwareonengines—seetheEnginemanual.

Copper-BasedAnti-seize

Copper-basedanti-seizeisusedinthefollowing location:

OnthreadsofBladeBolts.SeeCheckMower Bladessection.

DielectricGrease

Dielectricgreaseisusedonallbladetypeelectrical connectionstopreventcorrosionandlossofcontact.

Maintenance

Adjustments

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

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbeenough supportormaymalfunctionallowingtheunitto fall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstandsor equivalentsupport.

DeckLeveling

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

3.Checkthetirepressureinthedrivetires.Proper inationpressurefortiresis13psi(90kPa). Adjustifnecessary.

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching position.

5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfromsidetoside.

6.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(

Figure23).Ifbothmeasurements arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;continuewiththisprocedure.

Figure23

1.Bladessidetoside2.Measurehere

7.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove completelyforthisadjustment.

8.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.Placetwo“B”thickblocks(seeBlock HeightandRakeTable)undertherearedgeofthe cuttingdeckskirt;oneoneachsideofthecutting deck.Placetwo“A”thickblocksundereachside ofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe anti-scalprollerbrackets.

BlockHeightandRakeT able

Deck Size

FrontBlock Height“ A ”

RearBlock Height“B”

Rake“R”

48& 52

2.54inches (6.5cm)

2.58inches (6.6cm)

1/16–5/16inch (1.6–7.9mm)

9.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure23).

10.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item1 Figure24)onallfourcornerssothatthedeckis sittingsecurelyonallfourblocks.Makesurethat theslackisremovedfromthedeckhangersand thedeckliftfootleverispushedbackagainstthe stop,thentightenthefourlevelingadjustlocking nuts.

Figure24

1.Levelingadjustlocking nuts

3.Deckhanger

2.Deckliftarm4.Chain

11.Recheckthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeck skirt.Makesureallattachmentboltsaretight

12.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe

BladeSlope.

13.Recheckbladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

AdjustingtheBladeSlope

1.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyou installthemower.Ifthefrontbladetipisnot “R”(seeBlockHeightandRakeTableinDeck

Maintenance

Leveling)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe bladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

3.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardto theneutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake, stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Checktheairpressureofallfourtires.Ifneeded, adjusttotherecommendedination;referto CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

5.Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevelif youhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoDeck Leveling.

6.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.Placetwo“B”thickblocks(seeBlock HeightandRakeTableinDeckLeveling)under therearedgeofthecuttingdeckskirt;oneon eachsideofthecuttingdeck.Placetwo“ A ”thick blocks(seeBlockHeightandRakeTableinDeck Leveling)undereachsideofthefrontedgeofthe deck,butnotundertheanti-scalprollerbrackets.

7.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item1 Figure24)onallfourcornerssothatthedeckis sittingsecurelyonallfourblocks.Makesurethat theslackisremovedfromthedeckhangersand thedeckliftfootleverispushedbackagainstthe stop,thentightenthefourlevelingadjustlocking nuts.

8.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfront torear(

Figure25).

9.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure25).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot “R”(seeBlockHeightandRakeTableinDeck Leveling)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe frontdeckhanger.

Figure25

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurehere

10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain; refertoDeckLeveling.

PumpDriveBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

DeckBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Checktomakesurebrakeisadjustedproperly.This proceduremustbefollowedaftertherst100hours orwhenabrakecomponenthasbeenremovedor replaced.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallocked positionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovethekey .

4.Setupthemachinetobepushedbyhand(see DriveWheelReleaseValvesintheOperation section).

5.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupportthe machinewithjackstands.

Maintenance

CAUTION

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

6.Engage/disengagethebrakeandcheckeachdrive tiretomakesureeachbrakeengages/disengages.

7.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,loosenthejamnut fromtheyokeonthesidethatneedsadjustment. Removethehairpinandclevispin(seeFigure26).

Figure26

1.Hairpin3.Y oke

2.Clevispin

4.Jamnut

•AdjustingtheBraketoEngage:Shortenthe linkagebyturningtheyokeclockwise.

•AdjustingtheBraketoDisengage: Lengthenthelinkagebyturningtheyoke counterclockwise.

8.Reinstalltheclevispinandhairpinandtighten downthejamnut.Repeatstep

6andreadjustif

necessary.

9.Whenadjustmentiscomplete,removethejack standsorequivalentsupportandlowerthe machine.

10.Placethemachineintothe“operating”position. RefertotheDriveWheelReleaseV alvessection inOperation.

MotionControlHandle Adjustment

Adjustingtheheight:

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethehardwareholdingthecontrolleverto thecontrolarmshaft(

Figure27).

Figure27

1.Bolts

4.Controlarmshaft

2.Washer

5.Slottedhole

3.Controllever

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththehardware.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft

Figure27.Tightenboth

boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

FullForwardTracking Adjustment

Ifthemachinetravelsorpullstoonesidewhenthe motioncontrolleversareinthefullforwardposition, adjustthecoverplates.

1.Loosenthescrewsonacoverplate(seeFigure28).

Maintenance

2.Slidethecoverplatebackwardorforwardto adjustthetraveloftheleverandtightenthe screws.

3.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.

4.Repeatsteps1through3untildesiredtracking isobtained.

Figure28

1.Controlarmshaft

3.Trackingplate

2.Trackingplatenut

MotionControlLinkage Adjustment

Locatedoneithersideoftheunit,belowtheseatare thepumpcontrollinkages.Rotatingtheturnbuckle witha1/2inchwrenchallowsnetuningadjustments sothatthemachinedoesnotmoveinneutral.Any adjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutralpositioning only.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheelsmust beturningsoadjustmentscanbeperformed. Contactwithmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmay causepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedecklift pedalandremovetheheightofcutpin.Lower decktotheground.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .

3.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion oftheseat.Theswitchisapartoftheseat assembly.

4.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwiring harness.

5.Startengine.Brakemustbeengagedand

motioncontrolleversouttostartengine. Operatordoesnothavetobeintheseat.Run

engineatfullthrottleandreleasebrake.

6.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrive leversatfullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicoil uptooperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotioncontrolleverneedstobein neutralwhilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

7.Bringthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutral position.Thecontrolplatetabsshouldtouchthe returntoneutralplatesonthehydros.Adjust pumpcontrolrodlengthsbylooseningthenuts androtatingtheturnbuckleintheappropriate directionuntilthewheelsslightlycreepinreverse (

Figure29).Movethemotioncontrolleverstothe reversepositionandwhileapplyingslightpressure totheleverallowthereverseindicatorspringsto bringtheleversbacktoneutral.Thewheelsmust stopturningorslightlycreepinreverse.

Maintenance

Figure29

1.Nut

4.Controlplate

2.Turnbuckle5.Returntoneutralplate

3.Stationaryplate

6.Tabstouchingreturnto neutralplate

8.Tightennuts.

9.Shutoffunit.Removejumperwirefromwire harnessandplugconnectorintoseatswitch.

10.Removethejackstands.

11.Raisethedeckandre-installtheheightofcutpin.

12.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutral withtheparkbrakedisengaged.

AdjustingtheSeatRide Suspension

Thenumberofseatspringscanbechangedto maximizeridercomfort.Morespringsshouldbeused withheavieroperatorsandonroughterrain.Fewer springsshouldbeusedwithlighteroperatorsand whenmowingsmooth,wellestablishedlawns.Always keepthenumberofspringsontheleftandrightside thesamewhenaddingandremovingsprings.

Figure30

1.Bolt3.Nut

2.Spring

4.Additionalmounting holes

Uptovespringscanbesecuredtotheseatboxwith anutandbolt,seeFigure30.

RefertothePartsManualforspringandhardware partnumbers.

ElectricClutchAdjustment

Noadjustmentnecessary.

Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanEngineandExhaust SystemArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

(Mayberequiredmore oftenindryordirty conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundenginecoolingair intakeandexhaustsystemareacancauseengine, exhaustarea,andhydraulicsystemtooverheat whichcancreatearehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaustsystem area.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanalldebrisfromrotatingengineairintake screen,aroundengineshrouding,andexhaust systemarea.

3.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe engineandexhaustsystemarea.

RemoveEngineShroudsand CleanCoolingFins

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removecoolingshroudsfromengineandclean coolingns.Alsocleandust,dirtandoilfrom externalsurfacesofenginewhichcancause inadequatecooling.

3.Makesurecoolingshroudsarereinstalled. Operatingtheenginewithoutcoolingshrouds willcauseenginedamageduetooverheating.

CleanHydroFanCooling Fins

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Removingdebrisfromthehydrofancoolingnswill allowthehydrosystemtoruncoolerandimprovethe lifeofthehydrosystem.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Slideseatallthewayforward.

3.Removeaccumulateddebrisfromthehydrofan coolingnsanduppersurfaces.

CleanDebrisFromMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanoffanyoil,debris,orgrassbuild-uponthe machineandcuttingdeck,especiallyunderdeck beltshields,aroundthefueltank,aroundengine andexhaustarea.

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

CAUTION

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

4.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromundersideof deckandindischargedeector.

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied

Maintenance

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 itemsoranyitemsthatcallforspecialtimingofadjustmentprocedures(suchasvalves,governor,etc.).Have thisworkdonebyyourEngineServiceDealer.

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDONOTpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.PTOisengaged.

1.DisengagethePTO.

2.Parkingbrakeisnotengaged.2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock position.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareintheneutral lockposition.

4.Batterydoesnothaveafullcharge.

Chargethebattery.SeeCheck

BatteryChargeandRecommended JumpStartingProceduresectionsin

Maintenance.

5.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose orfaulty.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner, applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

6.Fuseisblown.6.Replacetheblownfuse.

7.Relayorswitchisdefective.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Starterdoesnotcrank

8.Faultymodule.8.Replacemodule.

1.Fueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

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

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Aircleanerisdirty.

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly.

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.Replace seatifneeded.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose orfaulty.

9.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner, applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Faultysparkplug.

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto keeprunning

13.Faultymodule.13.Replacemodule.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Engineloadisexcessive1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe engineareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling nsandairpassages.

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

Enginelosespower

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully forward)

1.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.1.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

1.Drivereleasehandlenotin“operating” position.

1.Positionhandlein“operating”position; seeDriveWheelReleaseValvessection inOperation.

2.Driveorpumpbeltisworn,looseor broken.

2.Changethebelt.

3.Driveorpumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

4.Replacethespring.

Machinedoesnotdrive

5.Hydraulicuidlevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicuidtoreservoirorletit

cooldown.

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

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.

2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-sideand

front-to-rear.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.5.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

6.Bladespindlebent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Unevencuttingheight.

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

7.Replaceblades,spindlesand(or)check fordamagetomowerdeck.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulley.

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Abnormalvibration

6.Bladespindleisbent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.2.Installnewdeckbelt.

3.Deckbeltisoffpulley.3.Installbeltonclutchanddeckpulleys,

idlers,andtensioningidlerperrouting decalondeck.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

4.Replacethespring.

Bladesdonotrotate.

5.Drivebeltnotroutedcorrectly.5.Refertobeltroutingdecalondeck.

Schematics

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Schematics

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General Warranty 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.

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.

Commercial Warranty Conditions

This warranty applies to Exmark Pioneer E-Series turf equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of one year for commercial usage.

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor for a period of one year. This warranty does not cover pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service Dealer.

Consumer Warranty Conditions

This warranty applies to Exmark Pioneer E-Series turf equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of four years or 500 hours (whichever occurs first) for residential usage.

Residential usage means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the commercial use warranty detailed above would apply.

This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor. For the first warrantable service repair, Exmark will cover up to $45 for associated pick-up and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service Dealer. Additional transportation charges may apply, contact your Dealer for details.

Warranty Exceptions

 Warranty Exceptions Warranty Period

• Bags, Belts and Tires 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine * * The Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer. Please

refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement that is included in the literature packet.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

• 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.

Pioneer E-Series Turf Equipment

1 Year Limited Commercial Warranty

4 Year or 500 Hours Limited Consumer Warranty

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Notes:

ServiceRecord

Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

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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

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)

SerialNo.

PartNo.4500-899Rev .B (402)223-6300 Fax(402)223-5489 PrintedintheUSA

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