Exmark QSS708GEM42200, QSS725GKC42200, QSS708GEM50200, QSS725GKC50200 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.

Important:Tomaximizesafety,performance, andproperoperationofthismachine,itis essentialthatalloperatorscarefullyreadand fullyunderstandthecontentsoftheOperator’s manualprovidedwiththeproduct.Safe operationofExmarkequipmentisessential. Failuretocomplywiththeoperatinginstructions orreceivepropertrainingmayresultininjury.

Gotohttp://www.Exmark.comforadditional safeoperationinformation,suchassafetytips, trainingmaterials,andOperator’smanuals.

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.

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AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Specications........................................................17

ModelNumbers.............................................17

Systems..........................................................17

Dimensions....................................................18

TorqueRequirements.....................................19

ProductOverview.................................................19

Operation..............................................................20

Controls.........................................................20

OperatingInstructions...................................22

ThinkSafetyFirst...........................................22

RecommendedGasoline.................................22

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel........................24

StartingtheEngine.........................................24

OperatingtheParkingBrake

(SmartPark

™

).............................................25

OperatingtheBlades......................................25

StoppingtheEngine.......................................25

TheSafetyInterlockSystem............................26

DrivingForwardorBackward.........................27

StoppingtheMachine.....................................27

MowinginReverse.........................................28

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...........................28

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers......................29

PositioningtheSeat........................................29

ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.................29

PositioningtheSteeringWheel........................30

PushingtheMachinebyHand.........................30

SideDischarge................................................31

TransportingtheMachine...............................31

LoadingtheMachine......................................32

OperatingTips..............................................33

Maintenance..........................................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............36

PremaintenanceProcedures...............................37

RaisingtheSeat..............................................37

RaisingtheFrontoftheMachine.....................37

PeriodicMaintenance........................................37

Lubrication.....................................................37

EngineMaintenance.......................................38

ServicingtheEngineOil.................................40

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Exmark708cc

Engine.......................................................45

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Kohler

Engine.......................................................46

CleaningtheBlowerHousing..........................48

FuelSystemMaintenance...............................48

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter.........................48

ElectricalSystemMaintenance........................49

ChargingtheBattery.......................................49

DriveSystemMaintenance.............................52

CheckingtheTirePressure.............................52

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel–50Inch

Only...........................................................52

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil––50InchOnly.....................................53

MowerMaintenance.......................................55

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...........................55

LevelingtheMowerDeck...............................57

MowerBeltMaintenance................................60

ReplacingtheDischargeDeector..................62

Cleaning............................................................63

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................63

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................63

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................64

Storage..................................................................65

CleaningandStorage......................................65

Troubleshooting....................................................66

Schematics............................................................68

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

Thismachinemeetsorexceedsthesafety specicationsoftheAmericanNational StandardsInstituteB71.1ineffectatthetime ofproduction.However,improperuseor maintenancebytheoperatororownercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING, orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction." Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmayresult inpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator’smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•DoNotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliar withtheinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire, etc.,whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe blade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe area.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•DoNotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore andwhilebackingup.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand DoNotpointitatanyone.Avoiddischarging materialagainstawallorobstruction.Material mayricochetbacktowardtheoperator.Stopthe bladeswhencrossinggravelsurfaces.

•DoNotoperatethemowerwithouteitherthe entiregrasscollectionsystemorthedischarge deectorinplace.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore changingdirections.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended. Alwaysturnoffblades,engageparkingbrake, stopengine,andremovekeybeforedismounting.

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stopthe engine,waitforallpartstocometoacomplete stop,engageparkingbrake,andremovekey beforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass oruncloggingthedeector.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.

•DoNotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower

Safety

safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers fromseriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforwheel weightsorcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea, DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Operationonallslopesrequiresextra caution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeel uneasyonit,DoNotmowit.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothave tostopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding andlossofcontrol.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•DoNotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeed changes.

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

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep slopesordownhillmaycausethemowertolose traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscollectionsystemsor otherattachments.Thesecanchangethestability ofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.

•DoNottrytostabilizethemachinebyputting yourfootontheground.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause

rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer onslopesgreaterthan15degrees,neardrop-offs, ditches,steepbanksorwater.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoften attractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity. Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyou lastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult, nottheoperator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter thearea.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection, lookbehind,down,andside-to-sideforsmall children.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff. Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepast maysuddenlyappearinthemowingareafor anotherrideandberunoverorbackedoverby themower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjects thatmayobscurevision.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe hitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towedweight mustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine, operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or inthepullingmachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipment maycauselossoftraction,increasedriskof

Safety

rollover,andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowed weightandslowdown.

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance tostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof themachine.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use extracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels. Theyareammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona truckortrailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle beforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwitha portablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil thefuelingiscomplete.DoNotuseanozzle lock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand tightensecurely.

GeneralService:

•Neverrunamachineinsideaclosedarea.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageand fuelsoakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocool beforestoring.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.

•Grasscollectionsystemcomponentsaresubject towear,damageanddeterioration,whichcould exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobe thrown.Frequentlycheckcomponentsand replacewithmanufacturers’recommendedparts, whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe bladesorweargloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently . Adjustandserviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecals asnecessary.

•UseonlygenuineExmarkreplacementpartsto ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ExmarkRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toExmarkproductsorothersafetyinformationthat youmustknowthatisnotincludedintheANSI standards.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate

thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do Notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

Safety

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Stoptheengine, waitforallmovingpartstostop,engageparking brake,disconnectsparkplugwire(s)andremove keybeforeperforminganyservice,repairs, maintenanceoradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingaway fromattachmentdischargearea,undersideof mowerandanymovingpartswhileengineis running.

•DoNottouchequipmentorattachmentparts whichmaybehotfromoperation.Allowtocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns. Avoidcontactwithskin,eyes,andclothing. Protectyourface,eyes,andclothingwhen workingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyExmarkapprovedattachments. Warrantymaybevoidedifusedwithunapproved attachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,use asingle,full-widthramponly.Therampangle shouldnotexceed15degrees.

Note:Theleftandrightsidesofthemachineare determinedwhilesittingintheseatinthenormal operatingposition

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorup orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

99-3943

ForModelswith50InchDecks

1.Engine

105-7015

ForModelswith42InchDecks

1.Beltrouting

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

Safety

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithout thedeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection systeminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayaway frommovingparts.

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey andreadtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.

2.Heightofcut

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

119-8870

50-inchModel

1.Height-of-cut

119-8871

42InchModel

1.Height-of-cut

Safety

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

127–0051

1.Maximumcarrierframe loadislessthanorequal to100lbs(45kg).

2.Warning—donotsitor rideonthecarrierframe; readtheOperator’s Manual.

131-1097

42and50InchModelswithExmarkEngine

1.Oildrain

131-3620

1.Pedalposition—forward

3.Pedalposition—reverse

2.Pedalposition—neutral

131-3621

1.Crushing/dismembermenthazard—keepbystanders awayfromthemachine;donotactivateKeyChoice

switch(allowsmowinginreverse)withbystanders nearby.

Safety

131-3664

50inchModel

1.Spinningblade3.Operator'sManual

2.Reverse

131-3665

42inchModel

1.SpinningBlade3.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

2.Reverse

131-3954

50inchModel

1.On2.Off

131-3955

42inchModel

1.On2.Off

131-4036

1.T oworpullweightsless thanorequalto36kg (80lbs).

2.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

ExmarkEnginesOnly

1.Shutdownengineatfullthrottle

Safety

121-0772

42InchModelswithExmarkEngine

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Slow

121-0773

50InchModelswithExmarkEngine

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Slow

Safety

131-4161

42InchModelswithKohlerEngine

1.Fast

3.Slow

2.Continuousvariablesetting4.Powertake-off

131-4162

50InchModelswithKohlerEngine

1.Fast

3.Slow

2.Continuousvariablesetting4.Powertake-off

Safety

132-0870

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keep deectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;

entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts, keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

5.Ramphazard—Whenloadingontoatrailer,donotuse splitramps.Onlyuseafullwidthrampwideenoughfor themachine.Rampanglewiththegroundshouldbeless than15degrees.Backuptherampanddriveforwardoff theramp.

3.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,in reverseandforward—donotcarrypassengers,look behindanddownwhenreversing.

6.Tippinghazard—donotturnathighspeeds;donotuse withslopesgreaterthan15degrees;onlyuseonslopes lessthan15degrees.

Safety

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

1.Explosionhazard

5.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

9.Flusheyesimmediatelywithwater andgetmedicalhelpfast.

2.Nore,openames,orsmoking6.Keepbystandersasafedistance fromthebattery.

10.Containslead;donotdiscard.

3.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard

7.Weareyeprotection;explosive gasescancauseblindnessand otherinjuries.

4.Weareyeprotection8.Batteryacidcancauseblindnessor severeburns.

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:315,000,000andHigher

QSS708GEM42200;QSS708GEM50200;QSS725GKC42200;QSS725GKC50200

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4-CyclePremium EngineOil

•RPM: FullSpeed:3300±100(max)RPM(NoLoad) Idle:1650(min)RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:2.9gal.(11L)

•FuelRecommendations:

–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

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

–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor

15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanol byvolume.Performanceproblemsand/or enginedamagemayresultwhichmaynotbe

coveredunderwarranty. –DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol. –DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor

fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel

stabilizerisused. –DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•FuelFilter:In-line

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity: –Exmark:15amps –Kohler:12amps

•BatteryType:195CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:One30amp,one25amp;bladetype

SafetyInterlockSystem

•PTOmustbedisengaged,tractionpedalin neutral,andparkingbrakeengagedtostartengine. (Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobeinthe seattostarttheengine.)

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged ortractionpedalismovedforward/reverseor enginewillstop.

OperatorControls

•SteeringWheel:Controlsthedirectionand turningradius.Reartiresoperateindependently allowingzero-turns.

Note:Steeringwheelisadjustabletothree operatingpositionsandone,full-upposition.

•Traction-controlfootpedal:Controlstheforward andreversemotionalongwithspeed.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch (todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting heighttodesiredposition.

Seat

•Type:Twotoneupholsteredhighback,foam paddedseatwithspringsuspensionandarmrests.

•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccesstobattery andothercomponents.Adjustableforeandaft.

•Armrests:Standard–paddedip-uparmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:IncorporatedintotheSafety InterlockSystem.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•HydrostaticPumps:

–42inchunit:TwoHydroGearZT2200

Integrateddrivesystems.

Specications

–50inchunit:TwoHydroGearZT2800

Integrateddrivesystems.

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicFilter—50inch:P/N109-3321

•Speeds: –0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward. –0-5.0mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleases,locatedonleftandright

sidesofenginedeck,allowmachinetobemoved whentheengineisnotrunningandbrakeisoff.

TiresandWheels

Drive

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

4250

Quantity

Tread

TurfTechTL

KendaSuper Turf

Size18x7.50-820x8-10

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi (90kPa)

FrontCaster

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

4250

Quantity

TreadRibbedRibbed

Size11x4-513x5-6

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi (90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth: –42inchDeck:42inches(107cm) –50inchDeck:50inches(127cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize: –42inchDeck:21.60inches(54.9cm)–Qty:2 –50inchDeck:17.50inches(44.5cm)–Qty:3

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswithno

maintenancebearings.

•DeckDrive:Electricclutchmountedonvertical engineshaft.Bladesaredrivenbyonebelt (w/self-tensioningidler)directfromtheengine.

•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-front supportframe.Maximumturfprotectionis providedwithanti-scalprollers.

Deckdesignallowsforbagging,mulchingorside discharge.

•DeckDepth:

–42inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm) –50inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:Ahanddeckliftlever isusedtoadjustthecuttingheightfrom11/2 inch(3.8cm)to41/2inches(11.4cm)in1/2 inch(1.3cm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

42inchDeck50inchDeck

WithoutDeck39.0inches

(99cm)

46.3inches (118cm)

DeectorUp43.2inches

(110cm)

50.6inches (129cm)

DeectorDown54.1inches

(137cm)

61.7inches (157cm)

OverallLength:

42inchDeck50inchDeck

81.7inches(208cm)81.7inches(208cm)

OverallHeight:

AllUnits

42.8inches(109cm)

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof Tires,Widthwise)

42inchDeck50inchDeck

DriveWheels31.5inches

(80cm)

37.4inches (95cm)

CasterWheels30.8inches

(78cm)

34.0inches (86cm)

ProductOverview

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto CenterofDriveTire)

42InchDeck50InchDeck

52.5inches(133cm)50.5inches(128cm)

CurbWeight:

42inchDeck50inchDeck

645lb(293kg)713lb(323kg)

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

Torque

SpindlePulleyNut35-65ft-lb(47-88N-m)

BladeMountingBolt35-65ft-lb(47-88N-m)

EngineMountingBolts

330-400in-lb(37-45N-m)

WheelLugNuts

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

ClutchMounting Bolt(securedwith threadlocker)

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

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Frontcasterwheel

8.Controlpanel

2.Anti-scalproller9.Engine

3.Traction-controlpedal

10.Seat

4.Dischargedeector

11.Fueltank

5.Deckheightadjustment lever

12.Steeringwheel

6.SmartPark™switch13.KeyChoice

control

7.Reardrivewheel14.Mowerdeck

Operation

Controls

Note:Becomefamiliarwithallofthecontrols

beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”, “RUN”and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchand rotateclockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotate clockwisetothenextpositiontoengagethestarter (keymustbeheldagainstspringpressureinthis position).

Figure4

ExmarkEnginewith50InchDeckShown

1.SmartPark™(Parkingbrake)switch

2.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlelever

4.Ignitionswitch

5.Bladecontrolswitch(powertake-off)

6.Parkingbrake-On

7.Parkingbrake-indicatorlight

8.Parkingbrake-Off

Note:Brakemustbeengaged,traction-controlpedal inneutral,andPTOswitch“OFF”tostartengine. (Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobeintheseat tostarttheengine.)

Turningthekeytothe“OFF”positionwillstopthe engine;however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleaving themachinetopreventsomeonefromaccidentally startingtheengine.

BladeControlSwitch(Power Take-Off)

Locatedonthecontrolpanel.

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades(seeFigure4).

Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchto“ON”to engagetheblades.

Pushdownonthebladecontrolswitchto“OFF” todisengagetheblades.

ThrottleLever

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving throttleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseengine speed(seeFigure4).

ChokeControl

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Do Notrunawarmenginewiththechokeinthe“ON” position.

•UnitswithExmarkEngines:Pullinguponthe chokecontrolwillputthechokeinthe“ON” positionandpushingdownthecontrolwillput thechokeinthe“OFF”position.

•UnitswithKohlerEngines:Theengineis integratedwithanauto-choke.Thereisnoneed tomanuallyprimeorchoketheseengines.

SteeringWheel

Thesteeringwheelislocatedinfrontoftheseat.

Thesteeringwheelcontrolsthedirectionandturning radius.Thereartiresoperateindependentlyofeach other,likeazero-turn,whichallowsforsharpturns andtoturnindifferentdirectionsquickly .

Thesteeringwheelhasthreepositionsforoperation andone,full-upposition.Usethefull-uppositionfor steppingonandoffthemachineandgettingoutof theseat.Whenoperatingthemachine,positionthe steeringwheelwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable.

Operation

Traction-ControlPedal

Locatedtotherightofthesteeringwheelcolumn base.

Pressingthetopofthetraction-controlpedalmoves theunitforward.Pressingthebottomofthepedal movesthemachinerearward.Releasingpressureoff ofthepedalslowsthemachine.

Note:Thefartherthepedalispressedineither direction,thefasterthemachinewillmoveinthat direction.

Removingyourfootandreleasingallpressurefrom thepedalplacesthetraction-controlpedalinneutral.

SmartPark™Switch

Locatedonthelowerrightcontrolpanel.

Theparkingbrakeisactivatedelectronically.

Engagetheparkingbrakebyoneofthefollowing actions:

•PressingtheSmartPark

™

switchtothe“ON”

position(seeFigure4).

•Theparkingbrakeengagesautomaticallywhenthe operatorleavestheseatandthetraction-control pedalisinneutralposition.

•Theparkingbrakeautomaticallyengages5to6 secondsaftertheignitionswitchisturnedtothe “OFF”position(ifnotalreadyengaged).

Note:ThelightontheSmartPark

™

switchwill

illuminatewhentheparkingbrakeisengaged.

Disengagetheparkingbrakebyoneofthefollowing actions:

•PresstheSmartPark

™

switchtothe“OFF”

positionwiththekeyintherunposition.

•Tapthetraction-controlpedalforwardorreverse.

Makesuretheparkingbrakeengageswhenyoustop themachineorleaveitunattended.Theunitmustbe tieddownandbrakeengagedwhentransporting.

DeckHeightAdjustmentLever

LocatedonrightsideinfrontoftheSmartPark™ switch(seeFigure4).

Pulltheleverinwardandrearwardtoraisethecutting deck.Allowthehandletomoveforwardtolowerthe

cuttingdeck.Movethedeckheightadjustmentlever outwardatthedesiredheight-of-cut.Onlyadjustthe heightofcutwhilethemachineisnotmoving.

KeyChoice

Switch

Thisswitchallowsyoutomowinreversewhenitis activated.Toactivateit,turntheswitchto“ON”and releaseitafterthepowertake-off(PTO)isengaged. Todeactivateit,disengagethePTO.

Figure5

1.Operating–in–Reverse warninglight

3.Fuelwindow

2.KeyChoice

switch(blue

incolor)

Operating–in–ReverseWarningLight

LocatednexttotheKeyChoice

switch

TheOperating–in–Reversewarninglightwill illuminatewhenevertheKeyChoice

switchisused todeactivatetheoperating–in–reverseinterlock.Itis areminderthattheinterlocksystemisdeactivated. ThelightgoesoutwheneverthePTOisdisengaged ortheengineisshutoff.Whenthelightison,look behindanduseextracautionwhenbacking.

FuelWindow

Locatedontheleftsideofthemachine.

Thefuelwindowcanbeusedtodeterminethe amountoffuelinthetank.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhen theoperatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisin the“ON”position(Figure6).

Operation

Figure6

1.Hourmeterlocationbehindtheseat

OperatingInstructions

ThinkSafetyFirst

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily ,petsorbystandersavoid injury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause slidingandlossofcontrol.Wheelsdropping overedgescancauserollovers,whichmayresult inseriousinjury,deathordrowning.Alossof tractionisalossofsteeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityofrollover:

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon slopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallyworkfrom lowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdowntheslope reducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Useextra cautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.

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Figure7

1.SafeZone–usetheQuesthere.

2.DangerZone–Usewalkbehindmowerand/orhand trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees,near drop-offsandwater.

3.Water

Seeinsidebackcovertodeterminetheapproximate slopeangletobemowed.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

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Figure8

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

RecommendedGasoline

Fillfueltankonlevelground.SeeFuel RecommendationsintheSpecicationssectionfor

additionalgasolineinformation.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

Operation

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

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou, others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipe upanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthemachine indoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add gasolinetothefueltankuntilthebodyofthe tankisfullbutfueldoesnotlltheneckof thetank.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never buymorethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich canignitegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcause propertydamage.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss ofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes untilfuelingiscomplete.DoNotuseanozzle lockopendevice.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascausedcancer inlaboratoryanimals.Failuretousecautionmay causeseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof30daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthat thefueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstartingAddthe

Operation

correctamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

FillingtheFuelTank

Makesuretheengineisshutoffandtheparkingbrake isengaged.Tankmaximumcapacityis2.9gallons.

Note:Usethefuelwindowtoverifythepresenceof gasolinebeforellingthetank.

Important:DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthe fueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.The emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefueltoexpand. Overllingmayresultinfuelleakageordamage totheengineoremissionsystem.

1.Shuttheengineoffandengageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethe cap(seeFigure9).

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Figure9

3.Addunleadedregulargasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneckanddoesnotll theneckofthetank.Thisspaceatthebaseof thellerneckallowsgasolinetoexpand.DoNot llthefueltankcompletelyfull.Overllingmay

resultinfuelleakageordamagetotheengineor emissionssystem.

4.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntil it“clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhave spilled.

CheckingtheEngineOil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto CheckingtheOilLevelinEngineMaintenance section.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseat,makesurethe traction-controlpedalisinneutralandtheparking brakeisengaged.

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchto“OFF”.

Figure10

ExmarkEnginewith50InchDeckShown

1.Ignition5.Throttlelever

2.Off6.Chokecontrol

3.Run

7.Bladecontrolswitch–Off position

4.Start

3.Engagethechokebeforestartingacoldengine (ifapplicable).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

4.Turntheignitionkeyto“START”toenergizethe starter.Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey.

Operation

Important:DoNotengagethestarterfor

morethan5secondsatatime.Iftheengine failstostart,allowa60secondcool-down periodbetweenattempts.Failuretofollow theseinstructionscanburnoutthestarter motor.

5.Oncetheenginestarts,graduallypushdownthe chokecontrol(ifapplicable)astheenginewarms. Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,slightlypullthe controlupforafewseconds.

OperatingtheParkingBrake (SmartPark

™

)

Theparkingbrakeisactivatedelectronically.

Engagetheparkingbrakebyoneofthefollowing actions:

•PressingtheSmartPark

™

switchtothe“ON”

position(Figure4).

•Theparkingbrakeengagesautomaticallywhen theoperatorleavestheseatandthetraction controlpedalisintheneutralposition.

•Theparkingbrakeautomaticallyengages5to6 secondsaftertheignitionswitchisturnedtothe “OFF”position(ifnotalreadyengaged).

Disengagetheparkingbrakebyoneofthefollowing actions:

•Tapthetraction-controlpedalforwardorreverse.

•Pressingthebrakeswitchtothe“OFF”position (Figure4).

OperatingtheBlades

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrols powertoanyattachmentsthatdrawpowerfromthe engine,includingthemowerdeckandcuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

1.Releasethetraction-controlpedaltoplacethe machineinneutral.

2.Movethethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW” and“FAST”positions.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottle inthemidwayposition.

3.Pulloutonthebladecontrolswitch,tothe“ON” position,toengagetheblades.

Figure11

ExmarkEnginewith50InchDeckShown

1.Throttle–Midwayposition2.Bladecontrol switch—Onposition

4.Movethrottletofullforwardpositionbefore mowing.

DisengagingtheBlades

Setthethrottletothemidwayposition.Pushthe bladecontrolswitchto“OFF”todisengagethe blades(Figure10).

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

2.Disengagetheblades.

3.Releasethetraction-controlpedaltoplacethe machineinneutralandengagetheparkingbrake.

4.Adjustthethrottle.

•ForAllEnginesexceptExmark:Placethe throttlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”and “FAST”positions.

•ForExmarkEngines:Placethethrottleinthe “FAST”position.

5.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15 seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtothe “OFF”positiontostoptheengine.

6.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingengine.

Operation

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

WARNING

Ifsafety-interlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamaged,themachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches daily,andreplaceanydamagedswitches beforeoperatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafety-interlock System

Thesafety-interlocksystemisdesignedforthe following:

•Topreventtheenginefromstartingunlessthe traction-controlpedalisintheneutralposition.

•Toautomaticallyensurethattheparkingbrakeis engagedandthePTOisoffwhenstarting.

•Tostoptheenginewheneverthetraction-control pedalisnotintheneutralpositionandyourise fromtheseat.

•Toautomaticallyengagetheparkingbrakeand disengagethePTO,whenyouriseoutofthe seatwiththetraction-controlpedalintheneutral position.

•Tostoptheenginewhenevertheparkingbrakeis notengagedandyourisefromtheseat.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime

1.Whilesittingontheseat,withtheparkingbrake disengaged,movethetraction-controlpedal forwardto“ON”.

2.Trystartingtheengine.

Note:Theengineshouldnotcrank.

3.Whilesittingontheseat,movetheblade-control switchto“OFF”.

4.Turntheignitionkeytothe“START”position.

Note:Thestartershouldcrank.

5.PushtheSmartParkswitchtothe“OFF”position.

Note:Thebrakeshoulddisengage,andthebrake lightshouldturnoff.

6.Withbrakedisengagedandtractionpedalin neutral,turntheignitionswitchtothe“START” position.

Note:Thebrakeshouldautomaticallyengage, theengineshouldcrank,andthebrakelightwill turnon.

7.EngagethePTObypullinguponthe blade-controlswitch.

8.Ensurethetraction-controlpedalisinneutraland turnignitionswitchtothe“START”position.

Note:ThePTOshoulddisengageandtheengine shouldcrank.

9.Ensurethetraction-controlpedalisintheneutral positionandstarttheengine.

10.Raisefromtheseat.

Note:Theengineshouldremainrunning.

11.Returntotheseat,disengagetheparkingbrake bypushingtheSmartParkswitchtothe“OFF” position.

Note:Theengineshouldremainrunning.

12.Raisefromtheseat.

Note:Thebrakeshouldautomaticallyengage andtheengineshouldremainrunning.

13.Returntotheseat,engagethebladesbypulling upontheblade-controlswitch.

14.Raisefromtheseat.

Note:Thebladesshoulddisengageandthe engineshouldremainrunning.

15.Returntotheseat,andpullthebladecontrol switchup.

Note:Thebladesshouldengage.

16.Pushdownontheblade-controlswitch.

Note:Thebladesshoulddisengage.

17.Engagethebladesbypullinguponthe blade-controlswitch.

18.Movetraction-controlpedaltoreverse.

Note:Thebladesshoulddisengage.

19.Engagethebladesbypullinguponthe blade-controlswitch.

20.TurntheKeyChoice

switchto“ON”andrelease.

Note:Theoperatinginreverselightshould illuminate.

21.Movethetraction-controlpedaltoreverse.

Operation

Note:Thebladesshouldremainengaged.

22.PushthePTOswitchtothe“OFF”position.

Note:Thebladesshouldturnoffandthereverse warninglightshouldturnoff.

23.EngagetheparkingbrakebypushingSmartPark switchtothe“ON”position.

Note:Thebrakeshouldengageandthebrake lightshouldbeon.

24.Pushandreleasethetraction-controlpedalin eithertheforwardorreversedirection.

Note:Thebrakeshoulddisengageandthebrake lightshouldturnoff.

25.Raisefromtheseat,andpushthetraction-control pedaltoeithertheforwardorreversedirection.

Note:Theengineshouldmustinitiateshutdown.

Note:Ifmachinedoesnotpassanyofthesetests,

DoNotoperate.ContactyourauthorizedEXMARK SERVICEDEALER.

Important:Itisessentialthatoperatorsafety mechanismsbeconnectedandinproper operatingconditionpriortouseformowing.

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place thethrottlecontrolintheFastpositionforbest performance.AlwaysoperateintheFast(fullthrottle) position.

Thismachinehasthecharacteristicsofbothagarden tractorandazero-turnmachine.Likeagarden tractor,themachinehasafootpedalthatcontrolsthe forwardandreversemotionalongwiththespeed, andithasasteeringwheelthatcontrolsthedirection andtheturningradius.Likeazero-turnmachine, thereardrivewheelsoperateindependentlyofeach other,enablingyoutomakesharpturnsandtoturn indifferentdirectionsquickly.Thesecharacteristics vastlyimprovethemaneuverabilityofthemachine, buttheymayalsorequireyoutopracticedrivingif youareunfamiliarwiththistypeofmachine.

WARNING

Themachinecanspinveryrapidly.Theoperator maylosecontrolofthemachineandcause personalinjuryordamagetothemachine.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp turns.

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Placing thethrottlecontrolinthe“FAST”positioncan bebestforperformance.Formostapplications, operatinginthefull-throttlepositionisdesirable.

Forward

1.Movethethrottletothe“FAST”position.

2.Placeyourfootontothetraction-controlpedal andslowlypressthetopofthepedaltogo forward,orpressonthebottomofthepedalto movebackward(Figure12).

Note:Thefartheryoumovethepedalineither direction,thefasterthemachinewillmoveinthat direction.

Figure12

1.Forward3.Backward

2.Traction-controlpedal

3.T oslowdown,releasethepressureonthe traction-controlpedal.

Note:Alwaysusecautionwhenbackingupand turning.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine:

Operation

1.Releasethetraction-controlpedaltoplace themachineinneutralanddisengagethe blade-controlswitch.

2.Adjustthethrottle:

•ForAllEnginesexceptExmark:Placethe throttlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”and “FAST”positions.

•ForExmarkEngines:Placethethrottleinthe “FAST”position.

3.Settheparkingbrake.

4.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15 seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtothe “OFF”position.Remembertoremovethekey fromtheignitionswitch.

MowinginReverse

Themachinehasaninterlockfeaturethatprevents themowerdeckfrommowingwhilethemachine istravelinginreverse.Ifyoushiftintoreversewith thePTOengaged,thePTOwillstop.Ifyouneed tomowwhileinreversegear,youcantemporarily deactivatethisinterlock.

Note:Donotmowwhilebackingupunlessitis absolutelynecessary.

DANGER

Achildorbystandercouldbebackedoverbya ridingmowerwithbladesengagedandcause seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely necessary.

•Alwayslookbackwardanddownbefore backingup.

•UsetheKeyChoice

switchonlyifyouare certainnochildrenorotherbystanderswill appearinthemowingarea.

•Alwaysremoveboththeignitionand KeyChoice

keysandputtheminasafeplace outofthereachofchildrenorunauthorized userswhenleavingtheunitunattended.

Ifyouarecertainthatyoucansafelymoworoperate anattachmentinreverse,completethefollowing procedure:

1.InserttheKeyChoice

keyintotheKeyChoice

switch(Figure5).

2.EngagethePTO.

3.TurntheKeyChoice

keyclockwiseuntilitstops

andreleaseit.

Note:Aredlightilluminatesontheconsoleto serveasareminderthattheinterlockhasbeen deactivated.

4.Performthemowing.

5.Whennishedmowing,removetheKeyChoice

key(Figure5).

Note:Onceyoudeactivatetheinterlock,itstays inthismode—withyourmowerbladeorPTO poweredattachmentoperatingwheneveryou backup—andtheconsolelightstaysonuntilyou eitherdisengagethePTOorturnofftheengine.

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut

Note:Thetransportpositionisthehighest

height-of-cutpositionorcuttingheight4.5inches( 115mm)asshowninFigure13.

Figure13

Operation

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Itisrecommendedtochangetheanti-scalproller positionwhentheheightofcuthaschanged.

1.Stopthemachineandreleasethetraction-control pedaltoplacethemachineintheneutralposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Engagetheparkbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitforall movingpartstostop.

5.Afteradjustingtheheightofcut,adjustthe anti-scalprollersbyremovingthenylocnut.

6.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersforthenormal operatingconditions.Placerollersinoneofthe positionsshowninFigure14orFigure15.Rollers willmaintain3/4inches(19mm)clearanceto thegroundtominimizegougingandrollerwear ordamage.

Note:ForMaximumDeckFlotation,place therollersoneholepositionlower.Rollersshould maintain1/4inch(6.35mm)clearancetothe ground.DoNotadjustrollerstosupportthe deck.

Figure14

42InchDeck

1.Anti-scalprollermountingbracket

2.Below21/2inches(64mm)cuttingheight

3.21/2inches(64mm)andabovecuttingheight

Figure15

50InchDeck

Forcuttingheightsabove31/2inches(90mm)

usethebottomhole.Therollerswillstillbeeffective

againstscalping.

1.Anti-scalproller mountingbracket

2.Cuttingheight

7.T orquehardwareto27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)or lossofrollermayresult.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable.

Figure16

ChangingtheSeatRide Suspension

Thenumberofseatspringscanbechangedto maximizeridercomfort.Morespringsshouldbeused withheavieroperatorsandonroughterrain.Fewer

Operation

springsshouldbeusedwithlighteroperatorsand whenmowingsmooth,wellestablishedlawns.Always keepthenumberofspringsontheleftandrightside thesamewhenaddingandremovingsprings.

Figure17

1.Bolt3.Nut

2.Spring

4.Additionalmounting holes

Uptovespringscanbesecuredtotheseatboxwith anutandbolt,seeFigure17.

RefertoyourPartsManualforspringandhardware partnumbers.

PositioningtheSteering Wheel

1.Pressyourfootontothesteering-columnrelease lever.

2.Positionthesteeringwheeltothedesiredposition (Figure18).

Figure18

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Donottowthemachine,becausedamagemay occur.

Thismachinehasanelectric-brakemechanism,andto pushthemachine,theignitionkeyneedstobeinthe Runposition.Thebatteryneedstobechargedand functioningfortheelectricbraketobedisengaged.

Note:Ifthebatterydoesnothaveacharge, theelectricbrakecanbereleasedmanually;refer toReleasingtheElectricBrakesectionin Maintenance.

PushingtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,anddisengage theblade-controlswitch.

2.Settheparkingbrake,stoptheengine,andwait forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe operatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassleversontheframeonboth sidesoftheengine.

Operation

4.Movethebypassleversforwardthroughthekey holeanddowntolocktheminplace(Figure19).

Note:Ensurethisisdoneforeachlever.

5.Turntheignitionkeyonanddisengagethe parkingbrake.

Note:Donotstartthemachine.

Note:Themachineisnowabletobepushed

byhand.

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1 2

Figure19

1.Bypass-leverlocations

3.Leverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine

6.Whennished,ensurethatthekeyhasbeen returnedtotheStoppositiontoavoiddraining thebatterycharge.

Note:Ifthemachinefailstomove,theelectricbrake maystillbeengaged.Ifnecessary,theelectricbrake canbereleasedmanually;refertoReleasingthe ElectricBrakesectioninMaintenance.

SideDischarge

Themowerhasahingeddischargedeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

DANGER

Withoutthedischargedeector,mulchkit,or entiregrasscollectionsystemmountedinplace, youandothersareexposedtobladecontactand throwndebris.Contactwithrotatingmower blade(s)andthrowndebriswillcauseinjuryor death.

•Neverremovethedischargedeectorfrom themowerbecausethedischargedeector routesmaterialdowntowardtheturf.Ifthe dischargedeectoriseverdamaged,replace itimmediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaormower bladesunlessyoumovethebladecontrol switchtoOffandrotatetheignitionkeyto Off.Alsoremovethekeyandpullthewire offthesparkplug(s).

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall necessarybrakes,lighting,andmarkingasrequiredby law .Pleasecarefullyreadallthesafetyinstructions. Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,your family,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

WARNING

Drivingonthestreetorroadwaywithoutturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,oraslow movingvehicleemblemisdangerousandcan leadtoaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetor roadway.

Totransportthemachine:

1.Ifusingatrailer,connectittothetowingvehicle andconnectthesafetychains.

2.Ifapplicable,connectthetrailerbrakes.

3.Loadthemachineontothetrailerortruck.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,setthebrake, andclosethefuelvalve.

5.Tiedownthemachinenearthefrontcasterwheels andtherearbumper(Figure20).

Operation

Figure20

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthis procedure.Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps(Figure21).

Figure21

1.Backupramps

2.Driveforwarddown ramps

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps foreachsideofthemachine.

Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewith thegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure22). Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleastfour times(4X)aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruck bedtotheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower componentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfromthe ramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalso causethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloadingon ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatit isonthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextends uptheslope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga machineonaramp.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse individualrampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe rampandthegroundorbetweentheramp andthetrailerortruck.

•Ensurethelengthoframpisatleastfour times(4X)aslongastheheightofthetrailer ortruckbedtotheground.Thiswillensure thatrampangledoesnotexceed15degrees onatground.

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown ramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration whiledrivingthemachineonarampasthis couldcausealossofcontroloratip-over situation.

Operation

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1.Full-widthrampin stowedposition

4.Rampisatleastfour times(4X)aslongasthe heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

2.Sideviewoffull-width rampinloadingposition

5.H=heightofthetraileror truckbedtotheground

3.Notgreaterthan 15degrees

6.Trailer

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation, operatetheengineattheFastposition.Airisrequired tothoroughlycutgrassclippings,soDoNotsetthe height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe drawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat thecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpany unevenground.However,thecuttingheightusedin thepastisgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencutting grasslongerthansixinchestall,youmaywanttocut thelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember, grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes. Sotomaintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisa goodpractice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.As thegrassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mow lessfrequently .Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmow againtwodayslateratalowerheightsetting.

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheight toensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylonger thannormal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeof moisture,raisethecuttingheighthigherthanusual andcutthegrassatthissetting.Thencutthegrass againusingthelower,normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine’sforwardmotionmustbestopped whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydrop

Operation

ontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviously cutareawiththebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome unsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe cutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforanywearor damage.Filedownanynicksandsharpentheblades asnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace itimmediatelywithagenuineExmarkreplacement blade.OnlyExmarkbladesaretobeusedwiththis unit.Nootherbladesareapproved.

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.

WARNING

Removalormodicationoforiginalequipment, partsand/oraccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, controllability,andsafetyofthemachine. Unauthorizedmodicationstotheoriginal equipmentorfailuretouseoriginalExmark partscouldleadtoseriousinjuryordeath. Unauthorizedchangestothemachine,engine, fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateapplicable safetystandardssuchas:ANSI,OSHAand NFPAand/orgovernmentregulationssuchas EPAandCARB.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbeenough supportormaymalfunctionallowingtheunitto fall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstandsor equivalentsupport.

Maintenance

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil(Exmark708ccEngine).

•Changetheengineoil(KohlerEngine).

Aftertherst50hours

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil(50inchonly).

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengineoil(Exmark708ccEngine).

•Checktheengineoil(KohlerEngine).

•Checkthecuttingblades.

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthecuttingdeck.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandcuttingdeck.

Every25hours

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Cleantheaircleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty ,dirtyconditions)(Exmark708cc engine).

•Serviceorreplacetheaircleanerpre-cleaner(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirty conditions)(Kohlerengine).

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank(50inchonly).

•Checkthebelts.

Every50hours

•Servicetheaircleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirty conditions)(Kohlerengine).

Every100hours

•Servicetheaircleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)(Exmark 708ccengine).

•Replacetheaircleanerfoamelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)(Exmark 708ccengine).

•Replacetheaircleanerpaperelement(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirty conditions)(Kohlerengine).

•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhigh temperatures)(Exmark708ccEngine).

•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhightemperatures) (KohlerEngine).

•Checkthesparkplug(Exmark708ccengine).

•Cleantheblowerhousing.Moreoftenunderdirtyconditions.

•Replacethefuellter.

Every200hours

•Replacetheaircleanerpaperelement(moreoftenindusty,dirtyconditions)(Exmark 708ccengine).

•Replacethesparkplug(Exmark708ccengine).

•Checkthesparkplug(Kohlerengine).

Every400hours

•Changethehydraulicsystemlterandoil(50inchonly).

Every500hours

•Replacethesparkplug(Kohlerengine).

Beforestorage

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceprocedureslistedabovebeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Monthly

•Checkthebatterycharge.

Yearly

•Inspecttheemissionslter.

Important:ForKohlerengines,refertoyourEngineOperator'sManualforadditionalmaintenance procedures.

Maintenance

Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethattheparkingbrakeisengaged,andlift theseatforward.

Thefollowingcomponentscanbeaccessedbyraising theseat:

•Serialplate

•Servicedecal

•Seat-adjustmentbolts

•Fuellter

•Batteryandbatterycables

RaisingtheFrontofthe Machine

Ifthefrontofthemachineneedstoberaised,usethe veryfrontedgeasshowin.

Important:Topreventdamagetothesteering mechanism,ensuretheveryfrontedgeofthe machineisusedforjackingpoints.

Figure23

PeriodicMaintenance

Lubrication

GreasingtheBearings

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly

(whichevercomesrst)

GreaseType:NGLIgrade#2multi-purposegun grease.

Greasethefrontcasterwheels(Figure24).

Figure24

1.Frontcastertire

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Stopthemachineandreleasethetraction-control pedaltoplacethemachineintheneutralposition, engageparkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethe key,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.CleanthegreasettingsshowninFigure25with arag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffofthe frontofthetting(s).

Figure25

Locatedontheseatpan

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

4.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

Maintenance

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner–Exmark 708ccEngine

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomes rst)—Servicetheair cleanerpaperelement (moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)(Exmark708cc engine).

Every200hours/Every2 years(whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair cleanerpaperelement (moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)(Exmark708cc engine).

Every25hours/Monthly (whichevercomes rst)—Cleantheair cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)(Exmark708cc engine).

Every100hours/Yearly (whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair cleanerfoamelement (moreoftenindusty,dirty conditions)(Exmark708cc engine).

Checktheaircleanerdailyorbeforestartingthe engine.Checkforabuildupofdirtanddebrisaround theaircleanersystem.Keepthisareaclean.Also checkforlooseordamagedcomponents.Replaceall bentordamagedaircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged aircleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto theenginecausingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder extremelydusty ,dirtyconditions.

RemovingtheElements:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Stopthemachineandreleasethetraction-control pedaltoplacethemachineintheneutralposition,

engageparkingbrake,stoptheengine,removethe key,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbefore leavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertopreventdirt fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

4.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly outoftheengine(seeFigure26andFigure27).

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5.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

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Maintenance

CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements:

FoamElement:

Washthefoamelementwithwater.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitis tornorworn.

PaperElement:

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremove dustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and damagetotheseal.

Important:Donotcleanthepaperelement withpressurizedairorliquids,suchas solvent,gas,orkerosene.Replacethepaper elementifitisdamagedorcannotbecleaned thoroughly.

TolearnmoreabouttheExmarktwin-cylinderengine gotohttp://exmark.com/enginesorscantheQR code.

Figure29

708ccEngine

ServicingtheAirCleaner–Kohler Engine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseor

daily—Checktheair cleanerfordirty,looseor damagedparts.

Every25hours—Service orreplacetheaircleaner pre-cleaner(moreoften underextremelydusty, dirtyconditions)(Kohler engine).

Every50hours—Service theaircleanerpaper element(moreoften underextremelydusty, dirtyconditions)(Kohler engine).

Every100hours—Replace theaircleanerpaper element(moreoften underextremelydusty, dirtyconditions)(Kohler engine).

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,high densitypaperair-cleanerelement.Checktheair cleanerdailyorbeforestartingtheengine.Checkfor abuildupofdirtanddebrisaroundtheair-cleaner system.Keepthisareaclean.Also,checkforlooseor damagedcomponents.Replaceallbentordamaged air-cleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged air-cleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto theengine,causingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder extremelydusty ,dirtyconditions.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

3.Rotatethelatchesoutward.

4.Removethecovertoaccesstheair-cleaner element(seeFigure30).

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Figure30

1.Air-cleanerlatch3.Paperelement

2.Engine4.Air-cleanerbase

5.Removethepre-cleanerandpaperelement.

6.Removetheelement,andgentlytaptheelement todislodgedirt.

Maintenance

Note:DoNotwashthepaperelementoruse

pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

Note:Replaceadirty,bent,ordamagedelement. Handlethenewelementcarefully;donotuseif thesealingsurfacesarebentordamaged.

7.W ashthepre-cleanerinwarmwaterwith detergent,rinse,andairdry.

8.Lightlyoilthepre-cleanerwithnewengineoiland squeezeoutexcessoil.

9.Cleantheair-cleanerbaseasrequired,andcheck thecondition.

10.Installthepre-cleaneroverthepaperelement.

11.Installthepre-cleanerandpaperelementontothe air-cleanerbase.

12.Installthecover,andsecureitwiththelatches.

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngineOil Level–Exmark708ccEngine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

andruntheengine;enginedamagemayresult.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,engage parkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outof theengine,cleantheareaaroundtheoilll cap/dipstickbeforeremovingit.

4.Checktheengineoillevel.

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Figure31

5.Ifthelevelislow,wipeofftheareaaroundtheoil llcap,removecap/dipstickandaddoiltothe “FULL”markonthedipstick.Exmark4-Cycle PremiumEngineOilisrecommended.Always checkthelevelwiththedipstickbeforeadding moreoil.DoNotoverll.

•CrankcaseCapacity:2.0L(67.6oz)

•RecommendedOilType:Exmark4-Cycle PremiumEngineOil

Maintenance

Figure32

Note:T opreventextensiveenginewearor

damage,alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelinthe crankcase.Neveroperatetheenginewiththeoil levelbelowthe“ ADD”markoroverthe“FULL” markonthedipstick.

CheckingtheEngineOil–Kohler Engine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

andruntheengine;enginedamagemayresult.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage thebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,engage parkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.T okeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outof theengine,cleantheareaaroundtheoilll cap/dipstickbeforeremovingit.

4.Checktheengineoillevel.

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Figure33

5.Ifthelevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe oilllcap,removecap/dipstickandaddoilto the“F”(FULL)markonthedipstick.Exmark 4-CyclePremiumEngineOilisrecommended. Alwayscheckthelevelwiththedipstickbefore addingmoreoil.DoNotoverll.

•CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(64oz)whenthe lterischanged.

•RecommendedOilType:Exmark4-Cycle PremiumEngineOil

Maintenance

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Figure34

Note:T opreventextensiveenginewearor

damage,alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelin thecrankcase.Neveroperatetheenginewiththe oillevelbelowthe“L”(LOW)markoroverthe “F”(FULL)markonthedipstick.

ChangingtheEngineOil-Exmark 708ccEngine

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(change itmoreoftenundera heavyloadorinhigh temperatures)(Exmark 708ccEngine).

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensuretheoil drainscompletely.

2.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandensure theparkingbrakeisengaged.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

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Maintenance

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Figure36

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3/4

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Figure37

5.ApplyathinlmofcleanExmark4-Cycle PremiumEngineOiltotherubbergasketonthe newlter.

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchesthe engine,thenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling center.

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube—useoilrecommendedin theCheckingtheEngineOilLevel–Exmark 708ccEnginesection.

Maintenance

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Figure38

7.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingthe EngineOilLevel–Exmark708ccEngine

section.

8.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

ChangingtheEngineOil-Kohler Engine

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(change itmoreoftenundera heavyloadorinhigh temperatures)(Kohler Engine).

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly lowerthantheoppositesidetoensuretheoil drainscompletely.

2.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandensure theparkingbrakeisengaged.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

Figure39

Note:T orquetheplugto14N-m(125in-lb).

Maintenance

C D

3/4

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Figure40

5.ApplyathinlmofcleanExmark4-Cycle PremiumEngineOiltotherubbergasketonthe newlter.

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchesthe engine,thenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling center.

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube—useoilrecommendedin theCheckingtheEngineOil–KohlerEngine section.

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Figure41

7.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingthe EngineOil–KohlerEnginesection.

8.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

ServicingtheSpark Plug-Exmark708ccEngine

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst)

Every200hours/Every2 years(whichevercomes rst)—Replacethespark plug(Exmark708cc engine).

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug. Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug ifnecessary.

Type:ChampionRN9YCorequivalent

AirGap:0.030inch(.76mm)

Maintenance

RemovingtheSparkPlug-Exmark 708ccengine

1.DisengagethePTOandensuretheparkingbrake isengaged.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

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Figure42

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblower housingisremovedforcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug–Exmark 708ccEngine

1.Inspectthesparkplug

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayonthe insulator,theengineisoperatingproperly .A blackcoatingontheinsulatorusuallymeansthe aircleanerisdirty.

Important:DoNotcleanthesparkplug(s). Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithas: ablackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm, orcracks.

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Figure43

1.Centerelectrode insulator

3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandside electrodes.

3.Setthegapto0.030inch(.76mm).

InstallingtheSparkPlug–Exmark 708ccEngine

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgap issetcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto18.5–22.1ft-lb(25–30 N-m).

25-30 N-m

18.5-22.1 ft-lb

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3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug.

ServicingtheSpark Plug-KohlerEngine

ServiceInterval:Every200hours

Maintenance

Every500hours—Replace thesparkplug(Kohler engine).

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate brandplugscanalsobeused.

Type:ChampionXC12YCorequivalent

AirGap:0.030inch(.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug–Kohler engine

1.DisengagethePTOandensuretheparkingbrake isengaged.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

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Figure45

4.Cleanaroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfrom fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing damage.

5.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

CheckingtheSparkPlug–Kohler Engine

1.Inspectthesparkplug

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayonthe insulator,theengineisoperatingproperly .A blackcoatingontheinsulatorusuallymeansthe aircleanerisdirty.

Important:DoNotcleanthesparkplug. Alwaysreplacethesparkplugwhenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm, orcracks.

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Figure46

1.Centerelectrode insulator

3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandside electrodes.

3.Setthegapto0.030inch(.76mm).

InstallingtheSparkPlug–Kohler Engine

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgap issetcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto18to22ft-lb(25to29 N-m).

Figure47

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug.

Maintenance

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst) Moreoftenunderdirty conditions.

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine arekeptcleanatalltimes.

1.Removetheblowerhousingandanyothercooling shrouds.

2.Cleanthecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesas necessary.

3.Makesurethecoolingshroudsarereinstalled

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns, and/orcoolingshroudsremoved,willcause enginedamageduetooverheating.

FuelSystemMaintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst)

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouandothers andcandamageproperty.

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenancewhen theengineiscold.Dothisoutdoorsinan openarea.Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwherea sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthe fuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Ensuretheparkingbrakeisengaged,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Thefuellterisinthefuellinebetweenthetank andengine.

4.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter.

Figure48

1.Fuellter-Kohlerengine2.Fuellter-Exmarkengine

5.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

6.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrow comingfromthefueltankandpointingtothe engine.Movethehoseclampsclosetothelter tosecureitinplace.

ServicingtheEmissions Filter

ServiceInterval:Yearly

Themachineisequippedwithanemissionslter connectedtoateettingontheventlinecoming fromthegastank.Thelterhasanopenportby design.Theltershouldbeinspectedregularly . Replacethelterifthelterisdirtyorclogged.

Maintenance

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancerandreproductive

harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,Do Notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany metalpartsofthemachine.

•DoNotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsofthe machine.

DANGER

Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan explodecausingseriousinjury.

•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesawayfrom battery.

•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbatteryin anenclosedspace.

•Makesureventingpathofbatteryisalways openoncebatteryislledwithacid.

•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,which ispoisonousandcancausesevereburns. Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalorifittouches skincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,andrubber glovestoprotectskinandclothingwhen handlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater andcalladoctorimmediately .

CAUTION

Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere ispotentialforsparksandengagementof components.Sparkscouldcauseanexplosionor movingpartscouldaccidentallyengagecausing personalinjury.

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF”position beforechargingthebattery.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Ensuretheparkingbrakeisengaged,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetheseat.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure49).Retainall fasteners.

Maintenance

Figure49

1.Negativebatterypost4.Positivebatterypost

2.Bolt,washer,andnut5.Batterystrap

3.T erminalboot6.Battery

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage themachineandcablescausingsparks. Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black) batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery cablebeforeconnectingthenegative (black)cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable. Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe batterypost.Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatterystrap(Figure49)andliftthe batteryfromthebatterytray .

CheckingtheBatteryCharge

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto RemovingtheBattery.

2.Allowingbatteriestostandforanextended periodwithoutrechargingthemwillresultin reducedperformanceandservicelife.T opreserve optimumbatteryperformanceandlife,recharge batteriesinstoragewhentheopencircuitvoltage dropsto12.4volts.

Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing, batteryshouldbefullychargedbeforeputting awayforwinterstorage.

3.Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthe batteryinthetablebelowandchargethebattery fortherecommendedtimeintervaltobringthe chargeuptoafullchargeof12.6voltsorgreater.

Important:Makesurethenegativebattery cableisdisconnectedandthebatterycharger usedforchargingthebatteryhasanoutputof 16voltsand7ampsorlesstoavoiddamaging thebattery(seechartbelowforrecommended chargersettings).

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

RecommendedJumpStarting Procedure

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 thestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure50.

Figure50

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).

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal poststowardtheoperatingposition(Figure49).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothe positive(+)batteryterminalusingthefasteners removedpreviously.

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththestrap(Figure49).

Maintenance

ServicingtheFuses

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,checkthe component/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Fuse:

•MainF1-30amp,blade-type

•ChargeCircuitF2-25amp,blade-type

1.Removethefourscrewssecuringthecontrol paneltothemachine.Retainallfasteners

2.Liftthecontrolpaneuptoaccessthemainwiring harnessandfuseblock(Figure51).

3.T oreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremove it(Figure51).

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Figure51

1.Main-30amp

2.Chargecircuit-25amp

4.Returnthecontrolpaneltoitsoriginalposition. Usethefourscrewsremovedpreviouslytosecure thepaneltothemachine.

DriveSystemMaintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly

(whichevercomesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure52).

Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

RearTires:13psi(90kPa)

FrontTires(casterwheels):13psi(90kPa)

Figure52

1.Valvestem

ReleasingtheElectricBrake

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Theelectricbrakecanbereleasebymanuallyrotating thelinkarmsforward.Oncetheelectricbrakeis energizedthebrakewillreset.

Toreleasethebrake:

Figure53

1.Rotatebrake-link armforwardonthe electric-brake-control module

2.Leftreartire

1.Turntheignitionkeytothe“OFF”positionor disconnectthebattery

2.Locatetheshaftswherethebrakelinkarmsare connectedonbothsidesoftheelectricbrake.

3.Rotatetheshaftforwardtoreleasethebrake.

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level–50InchOnly

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Maintenance

Checkexpansionreservoirandifnecessaryadd ExmarkPremiumHydroOiltotheFULLCOLD line.

Figure54

1.Expansionreservoir3.Engine

2.FullColdline

ChangingtheHydraulic SystemFilterandOil––50 InchOnly

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst50hours

Every400hoursthereafter.

Thelterandoilarechangedatthesametime.Do Notreuseoil.Oncethenewlterisinstalledandoil

isaddedanyairinthesystemmustbepurged.

Thebleedingprocessisrepeateduntiltheoilremains attheFULLCOLDlineinthereservoirafterpurging.

Failuretoproperlyperformthisprocedurecan resultinirreparabledamagetothetransaxle drivesystem.

RemovingHydraulicSystemFilters

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and allowenginetocool.Removethekeyandengage theparkingbrake.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

Figure55

1.Jackingpoints

3.Locatethelterandlterguardsoneachtransaxle drivesystem.Removethreescrewssecuringthe lterguardandguard.

Figure56

Rightsideshown

1.Transaxledrive

4.Screws

2.Oillter

5.Ventplug

3.Filterguard

4.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic system.

5.Placeacontainerbelowtheltertocatchthe oilthatdrainswhenthelterandventplugsare removed.

Maintenance

6.Locateandremovetheventplugoneach transmission

7.Unscrewtheltertoremoveandallowoilto drainfromdrivesystem.

Repeatthisprocedureforbothlters.

InstallingtheHydraulicSystem Filters

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3/4

Figure57

1.Applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceofthe rubbersealofeachlter.

2.Turnthelterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontacts thelteradapterthentightenthelteran additional3/4to1fullturn.Repeatfortheother lter

3.Installthelterguardsovereachlteras previouslyremoved.Usethethreescrewsto securethelterguards.

4.V erifytheventplugsareremovedbeforeadding theoil.

5.Slowlypourthespeciedoilthroughexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutofoneofthevent

plugholes.Stopandinstallthatventplug.Torque theplugto180in-lb(20.3N-m).

6.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntiloilcomesoutoftheremaining ventplugholeonthesecondtransmission.Stop andinstallthatventplug.Torquetheplugto180 in-lb(20.3N-m).

7.Continuetoaddoilthroughtheexpansion reservoiruntilitreachestheFULLCOLDlineon theexpansionreservoir.

8.Installthetransaxleguard.

9.ProceedtotheBleedingtheHydraulicSystem section.

Important:Failuretoperformthe

Bleeding

the Hy draulic System

procedureafter changinghydraulicltersandoilcanresult inirreparabledamagetothetransaxledrive system.

BleedingtheHydraulicSystem

1.Entertheoperator'sposition.Startengineand movethrottlecontrolaheadto1/2throttle position.Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Movethebypassleversintothepushing

themachineposition;refertoPushingthe MachinebyHandsectioninOperation. Withthebypassvalvesopenandtheengine running,slowlymovethetraction-control pedalinbothforwardandreverse(5or6 times).

B.Movethebypassleversintotheoperating

themachineposition.Withthebypassvalve closedandtheenginerunning,slowlymove thetraction-controlpedalinbothforwardand reversedirections(5to6times).

C.Stoptheengineandchecktheoillevelinthe

expansionreservoir.Addthespeciedoil asuntilitreachestheFullColdlineonthe expansionreservoir.

2.Repeatstep1untilalltheairiscompletelypurged fromthesystem.

Whenthetransaxleoperatesatnormalnoise levelsandmovessmoothlyforwardandreverseat normalspeeds,thenthetransaxleisconsidered purged.

3.Checktheoillevelintheexpansionreservoirone lasttime.Addthespeciedoiluntilitreaches

Maintenance

theFullColdlineontheexpansionreservoirif necessary.

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedor worn,replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineExmark replacementblade.Forconvenientsharpeningand replacement,youmaywanttokeepextrabladeson hand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,andapiece ofthebladecouldbethrownintotheoperator's orbystander'sarea,resultinginseriouspersonal injuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,andensuretheparkingbrakeis engaged.Stoptheengineandremovethekey.

InspectingtheBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseor

daily—Checkthecutting blades.

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure58).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpen theblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea (Figure58).Ifyounoticeanydamage,wear, oraslotforminginthisarea(items3and4in Figure58),immediatelyinstallanewblade.

Figure58

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

4.Damage

CheckingforBentBlades

Note:Themachinemustbeonalevelsurfacefor

thefollowingprocedure.

1.Raisethemowerdecktothehighestheight-of-cut position;alsoconsideredthe'transport'position.

2.Whilewearingthicklypaddedglovesorother adequatehandprotectionslowlyrotatebladeto bemeasuredintoapositionthatallowseffective measurementofthedistancebetweenthecutting edgeandthelevelsurfacethemachineison.

G014972

Figure59

1.Deck3.Blade

2.Spindlehousing

Maintenance

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surfacehere.

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Figure60

1.Blade,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Measureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface(A)

4.Rotatethesameblade180degreessothatthe opposingcuttingedgeisnowinthesameposition.

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Figure61

1.Blade,sidepreviouslymeasured

2.Measurementpositionusedpreviously

3.Opposingsideofbladebeingmovedintomeasurement position

5.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheat surfacehere.Thevarianceshouldbenomore than1/8inch(3mm).

G014973

Figure62

1.Opposingbladeedge,inpositionformeasuring

2.Levelsurface

3.Secondmeasureddistancebetweenbladeandsurface (B)

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyouor bystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

A.IfthedifferencebetweenAandBisgreater

than1/8inch(3mm)replacethebladewitha newblade.RefertoRemovingtheBladesand InstallingtheBlades.

Note:Ifabentbladeisreplacedwithanew oneandthedimensionobtainedcontinues toexceed1/8inch(3mm),thebladespindle couldbebent.ContactanAuthorizedExmark Dealerforservice.

B.Ifthevarianceiswithinconstraints,moveto

thenextblade..

Repeatthisprocedureoneachblade.

RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,if thebladeisoutofbalance,orthebladeisbent.To ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineExmark replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby othermanufacturersmayresultinnon-conformance withsafetystandards.

Maintenance

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove.Removethebladebolt,curvedwasher,and bladefromthespindleshaft(Figure63).

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Figure63

1.Sailareaofblade3.Curvedwasher

2.Blade4.Bladebolt

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure64).Maintaintheoriginal angle.Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

Figure64

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure65).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcan beused.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure64). Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure65

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure63).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinsideof themowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Installthecurvedwasher(cuppedsidetowardthe blade)andthebladebolt(Figure63).

3.T orquethebladeboltto35-65ft-lb(47-88N-m).

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Checktoensurethemowerdeckislevelanytime youinstallthemowerorwhenyouseeanunevencut onyourlawn.

Themowerdeckmustbecheckedforbentblades priortoleveling;anybentbladesmustberemoved andreplaced.RefertotheCheckingforBent Bladesprocedurebeforecontinuing.

Themowerdeckmustbeleveledside-to-siderst thenthefronttorearslopecanbeadjusted.

Requirements:

•Themachinemustbeonalevelsurface.

•Allfourtiresmustbeproperlyinated.Referto CheckingtheTirePressureintheDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

Side-to-SideLeveling

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Ensuretheparkingbrakeisengaged,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessothattheyareallside toside(Figure66andFigure67).

Maintenance

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Figure66

MowerDeckwith2Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

3.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetip ofthebladetotheat surfacehere

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Figure67

MowerDeckwith3Blades

1.Bladessidetoside

3.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Sailareaofblade4.Measurefromthetip ofthebladetotheat surfacehere

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure66andFigure67).Ifboth measurementsarenotwithin3/16inch(5mm), anadjustmentisrequired;continuewiththis procedure.

6.Supporttheweightofmowerdeckbyplacing woodblocksundertheedgesofthedeck.

Note:Avoidplacingthesupportsunderany anti-scalprollersifpresentonthedeck.

7.Movetotheleftsideofthemachine.

8.Loosentheside-lockingnut.

9.Raiseorlowertheleftsideofthemowerdeckby rotatingtherearnut.(Figure68).

Note:Rotatetherearnutclockwisetoraisethe mowerdeck;rotatetherearnutcounter-clockwise tolowerthemowerdeck.

Figure68

1.Hangerbracket3.Rear-lockingnut

2.Side-lockingnut

10.Checktheside-to-sideadjustmentsagain.Repeat thisprocedureuntilthemeasurementsarecorrect.

11.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe Front-to-RearBladeSlope.

AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBlade Slope

Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyouinstall themower.Ifthefrontofthemowerismorethan 5/16inch(7.9mm)lowerthantherearofthemower, adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowinginstructions:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Ensuretheparkingbrakeisengaged,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutlevertomiddleposition.

Note:Checkandadjusttheside-to-sideblade levelifyouhavenotcheckedthesetting;referto Side-to-SideLeveling.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfront torear(Figure69andFigure70).

Maintenance

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Figure69

MowerDeckwith2Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

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Figure70

MowerDeckwith3Blades

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurefromthetipofthebladetotheatsurfacehere

5.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure69andFigure70).Ifthefront bladetipisnot1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lower thantherearbladetip,adjustthefrontlocknut.

6.T oadjustthefront-to-rearbladeslope,rotate theadjustmentnutinthefrontofthemower (Figure71).

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Figure71

1.Adjustingrod3.Locknut

2.Adjustingblock

7.T oraisethefrontofthemower,tightenthe adjustmentnut.Tolowerthefrontofthemower, loosentheadjustmentnut.

8.Afteradjustment,checkthefront-to-rearslope again.Continueadjustingthenutuntilthefront bladetipis1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lower thantherearbladetip(Figure69andFigure70).

9.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain; refertoSide-to-SideLeveling.

RemovingtheMower

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Ensuretheparkingbrakeisengaged,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

4.Removethehairpincotterfromthefrontsupport rodandremovetherodfromthedeckbracket (Figure72).Carefullylowerthefrontofthe mowerdecktotheground.

Maintenance

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Figure72

1.Frontsupportrod3.Deckbracket

2.Lockingnut

5.Removeandretainthecotterpinanddeck retentionlinkfromtheeachhangerbracket(see Figure73).

Figure73

1.Hangerbracket

3.Cotterpin

2.Deckretentionlink

6.Liftthemowerdeckandhangerbracketsclearof therearliftrodandlowerthemowercarefullyto theground(Figure74).

G005077

Figure74

1.Mowerdeck

3.Rearliftrod

2.Hangerbracket

7.Slidethemowerdeckrearwardtoremovethe mowerbeltfromtheenginepulley.

8.Slidethemowerdeckoutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly

(whichevercomesrst)

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks, andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace themowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Ensuretheparkingbrakeisengaged,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutatthelowestcuttingposition [1-1/2inch(38mm)].

Maintenance

4.Usingaspringremovaltool,(P/N.92-5771), removetheidlerspringfromthedeckhookto removetensionontheidlerpulleyandrollthe beltoffofthepulleys(Figure75andFigure76).

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

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Figure75

42InchDecks

1.Idlerpulley

4.Spring

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltool

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Figure76

50InchDecks

1.Idlerpulley

4.Spring

2.Mowerbelt5.Enginepulley

3.Outsidepulley6.Springremovaltool

5.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys(Figure76).

6.Usingaspringremovaltool,(P/N92-5771), installtheidlerspringoverthedeckhookand placingtensionontheidlerpulleyandmowerbelt (Figure75andFigure76).

InstallingtheMower

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Ensuretheparkingbrakeisengaged,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Lifttherearofthemowerdeckandguidethe hangerbracketsovertherearliftrod(Figure74).

6.Attachthefrontsupportrodtothemowerdeck withtheclevispinandhairpincotter(Figure72).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt.

Maintenance

ReplacingtheDischarge Deector

DANGER

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallowthe lawnmowertothrowobjectsintheoperator’sor bystander’sdirectionandresultinseriousinjury. Also,contactwiththebladecouldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyouinstall amulchplate,dischargedeector,orgrass collectionsystem.

Inspectthedischargedeectorfordamagebefore eachuse.Replaceanydamagedpartsbeforeuse.

1.Disengagethespringfromthenotchinthe deectorbracketandslidetherodoutofthe weldeddeckbrackets,spring,anddischarge deector(Figure77).Removethedamagedor worndischargedeector.

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Figure77

1.Rod4.Deckbrackets

2.Spring5.Springinstalledoverthe rod

3.Deectorassembly

2.Positionthenewdischargedeectorassembly withthebracketendsbetweentheweldedbrackets onthedeckasshowninFigure77.

3.Installthespringontothestraightendoftherod. Positionthespringontherodasshowninso theshorterspringendiscomingfromunderthe rodbeforethebendandgoingovertherodasit returnsfromthebend.

4.Lifttheloopendofthespringandplaceitinto thenotchonthedeectorassemblybracket (Figure78).

Maintenance

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Figure78

1.Rodandspring assemblyinstalled

3.Rod,shortend,moved behindmowerbracket

2.Loopendofthespring installedintothenotchin thedeectorbracket

4.Shortend,retainedby mowerbracket.

5.Securetherodandspringassemblybytwistingit sotheshortendoftherodcanbeplacedbehind thefrontbracketweldedtothedeck(Figure78).

Important:Thegrassdeectormustbe springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull downposition.

Cleaning

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Raisedecktothetransport(41/2inch(114mm) cuttingheight)position.Liftthefrontofunit andsupportunitusingjackstandsorequivalent support.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

3.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromundersideof deckandindischargedeector.

CleanEngineandExhaust SystemArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

(Mayberequiredmore oftenindryordirty conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundenginecoolingair intakeandexhaustsystemareacancauseengine, exhaustarea,andhydraulicsystemtooverheat whichcancreatearehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaustsystem area.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

Maintenance

2.Cleanalldebrisfromrotatingengineairintake screen,aroundengineshrouding,andexhaust systemarea.

3.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe engineandexhaustsystemarea.

CleanDebrisFromMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,releasethe traction-controlpedaltoplacethemachinein neutral,engagetheparkingbrake,stoptheengine, andremovethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideof theenginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.Donotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,under theseat,aroundtheengine,hydraulicpumps, andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerintheEngineMaintenancesection.

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertothe Lubricationsection.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refer toServicingtheEngineOilintheEngine Maintenancesection.

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe TirePressureintheDriveSystemMaintenance section.

7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingtheBattery intheElectricalSystemMaintenancesection.

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto ServicingtheCuttingBladesintheMower Maintenancesection.

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows.

10.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner tothefuelinthetank.Followthemixing instructionsfromthestabilizermanufacturer.Do notuseanalcoholbasedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineandused atalltimes.

Runtheenginetodistributetheconditionedfuel throughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe fueltank;refertoDrainingtheFuelTankinthe FuelSystemMaintenancesection.

Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

Choketheengine(ifapplicable).Startandrunthe engineuntilitwillnotstart.

Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclepursuantto localcodes.

Important:Donotstore stabilizer/conditionedgasolineover 30days.

11.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPlugintheEngine Maintenancesection.Withthesparkplug(s) removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoons ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethe startertocranktheengineanddistributetheoil insidethecylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Do notinstallthewireonthesparkplug(s).

12.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthe mower.

13.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfrom theundersideofthemower,thenwashthemower withagardenhose.

14.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

15.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatiswornor damaged.

16.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

17.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchand keepitinamemorableplace.Coverthemachine toprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,DoNotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbe causedbyanemptyfueltank.

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

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDONotpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthecooling nsandairpassages.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

Theengineoverheats.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuelsystem.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Movethebladecontrolswitchto Disengaged.

2.Theoperatorisnotseated.

2.Sitontheseat.

3.Batterydoesnothaveafullcharge.

Chargethebattery.SeeCheckBattery

ChargeandRecommendedJump StartingProceduresectionsin

Maintenance.

4.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded

orloose.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsforgood contact.

5.Afuseisblown.

5.Replacethefuse.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

6.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.

2.MovethechokelevertoOn(ifapplicable).

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

5.Installanew ,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

6.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto keeprunning

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty .

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe engineareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthe coolingnsandairpassages.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,orthe gapisincorrect.

5.Installanew ,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Enginelosespower

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

1.Thedrivebeltsareworn,loose,orbroken.1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Thedrivebeltsareoffofthepulleys.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

3.Thedriveisinbypassmode.3.Takemachineoutofbypassmode.Refer toPushingtheMachinebyHand section.

1.Enginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Looseenginepulley ,idlerpulley,orblade

pulley.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.Enginepulleyisdamaged.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.

4.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

5.Bladeisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingboltand inspectthebladespringdiscwasherfor damage(SeeServicingtheCutting Bladessection).

Abnormalvibration

6.Bladespindleisbent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

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

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.

2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Abladeisloose.3.Tightentheblademountingboltand inspectthebladespringdiscwasherfor damage(SeeServicingtheCutting Bladessection).

4.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.4.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-sideand front-to-rear.

5.Ananti-scalpwheelisnotsetcorrectly5.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

6.Undersideofmowerisdirty.6.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

7.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.7.Adjusttirepressure.

Unevencuttingheight.

8.Bladespindlebent.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installnewdrivebelt.

2.Drivebeltisoffpulley.2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrectposition.

Bladesdonotrotate.

3.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,orbroken.3.Installanewmowerbelt.

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram

Schematics

ElectricalLogicSchematic

Consumer 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 for a period of three years for residential usage of Exmark Quest turf equipment.

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 below would apply.

This warranty applies to Exmark Quest 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 *

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

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.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Exmark Quest turf equipment used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 30 days from the date of original purchase.

 Warranty Exception Warranty Period

• Engines   -Exmark  3-Year Consumer/30-Day Commercial  -Kawasaki *  -Kohler *

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

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark   Service Dealer beyond first warrantable service.

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

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel,   lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required   replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of   proper maintenance as set forth in the maintenance section of the  operator’s manual.

• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or supplies,  including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible with the 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 Quest Turf Equipment

3-Year Limited Consumer Warranty

(30-Day Limited Commercial Warranty)

G4500-750_C

Notes:

ServiceRecord

Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

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Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

MI D-MOUNT RIDING AC CESSORI ES AND OPTIONS

EXMARK ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS*

WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

GRASS CATCHER

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

TURF STRIPER

STANDON

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FULL SUSPENSION SEAT

DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

V POWER PORT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

TURF STRIPER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

OU T-FRONT RIDI NG ACCESS ORIES A ND OPTI ONS

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

DUAL-TAIL WHEEL

FLOOR PAN EXTENDER

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SNOW BLADE

SNOWBLOWER

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

WEATHER CAB

*Some accessories and options not available for some models.

PlaceModelNo.andSerialNo.

LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature

Pack)orFillinBelow

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)

SerialNo.

PartNo.4502-392Rev.B (402)223-6290 Fax(402)223-5489 PrintedintheUSA

*4502-392*B

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