Exmark Quest Lawn Mower User Manual

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct containschemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,or otherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered, brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian ICES-002,ISO14982,EN55012.

TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty. Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe enginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940. Asconguredtomeetsafety ,emission,andoperating requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis classoflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

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Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowto operateandmaintainyourproductproperlyandto avoidinjuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsible foroperatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactExmarkdirectlyat www.Exmark.comforproductandaccessory informationorhelpndingadealer.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready. Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Figure1

Behindtheseat

Contents

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

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

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OperatingInstructions..................................17

RecommendedGasoline................................18

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.......................19

StartingtheEngine........................................19

OperatingtheBlades.....................................20

StoppingtheEngine......................................21

TheSafetyInterlockSystem...........................21

DrivingForwardorBackward........................22

StoppingtheMachine....................................23

TrackingAdjustment.....................................23

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...........................23

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers.....................24

PositioningtheSeat.......................................24

ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension................24

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers.............25

PushingtheMachinebyHand........................25

SideDischarge...............................................26

Transporting.................................................26

OperatingTips.............................................27

Maintenance.........................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29

PremaintenanceProcedures..............................30

RaisingtheSeat.............................................30

AccessingtheBattery....................................30

PeriodicMaintenance.......................................30

Lubrication....................................................30

EngineMaintenance......................................31

ServicingtheEngineOil................................32

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel...................34

ChangetheHydraulicSystemFilter................34

ServicingtheSparkPlug................................35

CleaningtheBlowerHousing.........................35

FuelSystemMaintenance..............................36

ElectricalSystemMaintenance.......................36

ChargingtheBattery......................................37

ServicingtheFusesandRelay.........................38

DriveSystemMaintenance............................39

CheckingtheTirePressure............................39

MowerMaintenance......................................39

ServicingtheCuttingBlades..........................39

MowerBeltMaintenance...............................41

LevelingtheMowerDeck..............................42

AdjustingtheBladeSlope..............................42

RemovingtheMowerDeck...........................44

InstallingtheMowerDeck.............................44

ReplacingtheDischargeDeector.................45

Cleaning...........................................................46

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower.............46

Storage.................................................................47

CleaningandStorage.....................................47

Troubleshooting...................................................48

Schematics...........................................................50

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

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

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

Thismachinemeetsorexceedsthesafety specicationsoftheAmericanNational StandardsInstituteB71.1-2003ineffectatthe timeofproduction.However,improperuse ormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING, orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction." Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmayresult inpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard B71.1-2003.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

•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,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.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.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator’ smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•DoNotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

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

Safety

safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers fromseriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforwheel weightsorcounterweights.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Operationonallslopesrequiresextra caution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyou feeluneasyonit,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.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheels maycausedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossof brakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscollectionsystemsor otherattachments.Thesecanchangethestability ofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.

•DoNottrytostabilizethemachinebyputting yourfootontheground.

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.

Towing

•UsefortowingonlyifequippedwithanExmark hitchkit.DoNotattachtowedequipmentexcept atthehitchpoint.

•FollowExmark’srecommendationforweight limitsfortowedequipmentandtowingonslopes. Thisinformationcanbefoundinthehitchkit instructionsheetandonthedecal.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipment maycauselossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.

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

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use extracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels. Theyareammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

Safety

•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.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

•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.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do Notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, engageparkingbrake,disconnectsparkplug wire(s)andremovekeybeforeperformingany service,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–DoNotoperate themowerwiththe dischargedeectorup orremoved;keepthe dischargedeectorin place.

2.Cutting/dismemberment hazardofhandorfoot, mowerblade–stayaway frommovingparts.

109-6014

TractionDriveBeltRouting

106-5517

1.Warning–DoNottouchthehotsurface.

109-6008

1.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

2.Rotatethedriverelease knobtoloosen,slidethe knob,andtighten.

3.Pushthemachine.

1.Engine–stop

2.Engine–run

3.Engine–start8.Throttle–slow

4.Powertake-off(PTO), Bladecontrolswitch

5.ReadtheOperator’s Manual.

109-6029

6.Throttle–fast

7.Choke–on

9.Choke–off

DeckDriveBeltRouting

Safety

109-6035

109-8759

1.Heightofcut

109-6036

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore servicingorperformingmaintenance.

3.Heightofcut.

109-6210

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement hazard,belt–stayawayfrommovingparts.

109-6459

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—DoNotopenorremove safetyshieldswhileengineisrunning,keepshieldsin place.

109-9120

1.Fuse2.Diode

Safety

109-9173

1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow6.MachineSpeed

1.Thrownobjects hazard–keepbystanders asafedistancefromthe machine.

2.Thrownobjectshazard, mower–keepthe dischargedeector orcollectionsystemin place.

110-6691

3.Cutting/dismemberment ofhandorfoot–stay awayfrommovingparts.

109-9182

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

PTOSymbols

1.PTO—Off2.PTO—On

109-6016

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Timeinterval

3.Checkoillevel.6.Checktirepressure.

4.RefertotheOperator’smanualforgreaseinstructions.

5.CheckhydraulicoillevelandrefertotheOperator’s

Safety

Manualforfurtherinstructions.

1.Warning–readtheOperator’sManual.

2.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance;applyparkingbrake,removetheignitionkey anddisconnectthesparkplugwire.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keep thedischargedeectorinplace.

4.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes–lossof traction/controlonslope,disengagethebladecontrol switch(PTO),proceedofftheslopeslowly.

109-8965

5.Tippinghazard–avoidsuddenandsharpturnswhileon slopes,onlymowacrossslopeslessthan15degrees, keepasafedistancefromwater ,andonlymowupand downslopeslessthan15degrees.

6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade–stayawayfrommovingparts.

7.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders, reversing–DoNotcarrypassengers,lookbehindand downwhenreversing.

Safety

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

1.Explosionhazard

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

3.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard

4.Weareyeprotection8.Batteryacidcancauseblindnessor

5.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

fromthebattery.

7.Weareyeprotection;explosive gasescancauseblindnessand otherinjuries.

severeburns.

9.Flusheyesimmediatelywithwater andgetmedicalhelpfast.

10.Containslead;donotdiscard.

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:720,000andHigher

QST22BE482;QST23KC482;QST23KC522;QST24BE522

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s Manual

•RPM:

Briggs&Stratton:FullSpeed:3650±100(max) RPM(NoLoad)Idle:1650(min)RPM

KohlerCommand:FullSpeed:3600±75(max) RPM(NoLoad)Idle:1750(min)RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:4.0gal.(15.1L)

•TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87 octaneorhigher.

•FuelFilter:

Briggs&Stratton:Briggs&StrattonP/N695666

KohlerCommand:KohlerP/N2405010

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

engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe intheseattostarttheengine.)

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged, brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare movedinorenginewillstop.

•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition whilebrakeisengaged.

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl:

Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto twoheights.

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in

slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:

Briggs&Stratton:16amps

KohlerCommand:15amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:One25amp,one20amp;one15amp bladetype

•Diode:TVS

SafetyInterlockSystem

•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch (todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentPin:Setscuttingheight todesiredposition.

•DeckLiftAssistLever:Footpedalthatassists inraisingthedeck.

Seat

•Type:Standardseatwithhighback,foampadded withspringsuspensionandarmrests.

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

Specications

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

•SeatSafetySwitch:IncorporatedintotheSafety InterlockSystem.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•HydrostaticPumps:TwoHydroGearZT2800 Integrateddrivesystems.

•HydraulicOilType:UseMobil115W-50 Syntheticmotoroil.

•Speeds:

–0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward.

–0-5.0mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleases,locatedonleftandright sidesofenginedeck,allowmachinetobemoved whentheengineisnotrunningandbrakeisoff.

Tires&Wheels

Drive

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

Quantity

Tread

Size20x8.00-820x10.00-810x4

PlyRating

Pressure

4852

222

TurfTecTurfTecSmooth

13psi (90kPa)

Front Caster

Pneumatic (Air-Filled)

AllDecks

13psi (90kPa)

•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-front supportframe.Maximumturfprotectionis providedwiththreeanti-scalprollers(bothdeck sizes).

Deckdesignallowsforbagging,mulchingorside discharge.

•DeckDepth:

–48inchDeck:5.0inches(12.7cm)

–52inchDeck:5.0inches(12.7cm)

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

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

WithoutDeck45.5inches

(116cm)

DeectorUp48.3inches

(122cm)

DeectorDown59.4inches

(151cm)

OverallLength:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

47.0inches (119cm)

53.0inches (135cm)

64.2inches (163cm)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–48inchDeck:48inches(122cm)

–52inchDeck:52inches(132cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(3ea.)

–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)

–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswithno maintenancebearings.

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

73.4inches(186cm)73.4inches(186cm)

OverallHeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

41.8inches(106cm)41.8inches(106cm)

ProductOverview

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof Tires,Widthwise)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

DriveWheels36.0inches

(91cm)

CasterWheels33.5inches

(85cm)

36.8inches (93cm)

33.5inches (85cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto CenterofDriveTire)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

48.9inches(124cm)48.9inches(124cm)

CurbWeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

645lb(293kg)660lb(299kg)

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

SpindlePulleyNut95-105ft-lb(129-142N-m)

Torque

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Frontcasterwheel8.Engine

2.Anti-scalproller

3.Heightofcutfootlever

4.Dischargedeector

5.Heightofcutadjustment

6.Reardrivewheel13.Footrest

7.Controlpanel14.Washouttting

9.Seat

10.Armrest

11.Motioncontrollevers

12.Parkbrake

BladeMountingBolt (lubricatewithanti-seize)

EngineMountingBolts

Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc Nut

WheelLugNuts

ClutchMountingBolt (securedwiththreadlocker)

SparkPlug

32-42ft-lb(43-57N-m)

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

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

50-55ft-lb(68-75N-m)

15ft-lb(20N-m)

Operation

Controls

Note:Becomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsin

Figure3andFigure4beforeyoustarttheengineand operatethemachine.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”, “RUN”and“START”(Figure4).Insertkeyinto switchandrotateclockwisetothe“ON”position. Rotateclockwisetothenextpositiontoengagethe starter(keymustbeheldagainstspringpressurein thisposition).

BladeControlSwitch(Power Take-Off)

Locatedonthecontrolpanel.

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

Pulloutonthebladecontrolswitchto“On”to engagetheblades

Pushthebladecontrolswitchto“Off”todisengage theblades

ChokeControl

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Do Notrunawarmenginewiththechokeinthe“ON” position.Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthe chokeinthe“ON”positionandmovingthechoke levertotherearwillputthechokeinthe“OFF” position(Figure4).

Figure4

1.Ignitionswitch4.Throttle

2.Bladecontrolswitch (powertake-off)

3.Hourmeter

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

TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstopthe engine;however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleaving themachinetopreventsomeonefromaccidentally startingtheengine

5.Choke

ThrottleControl

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving throttleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseengine speed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentis fullthrottle(seeFigure4).

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof theseat(Figure3).

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrols ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingalever forwardorbackwardturnsthewheelonthesameside forwardorinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionalto theamounttheleverismoved.Movingthecontrol leversoutwardfromthecenterpositionlocksthem intheneutralposition.Alwayspositionthemotion controlleversintotheneutralpositionandengage theparkbrakeleverwhenyoustopthemachineor leaveitunattended.Theunitmustbetieddownand brakeengagedwhentransporting.

Operation

ParkingBrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideoftheconsole(Figure3).

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive wheels.

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe brake.

Height-of-CutFootLever

Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolower andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition(Figure3). Whentheleverismovedforward,awayfromthe operatorthedeckisraisedfromthegroundand whenmovedback,towardstheoperatoritislowered towardtheground.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut whilemachineisnotmoving.

HourMeter

Locatedonthecontrolpanel.

Thehourmeterisconnectedtoapressureswitch installedintheengineblockanditrecordsthenumber ofhoursthattheenginehasrun(Figure4).Ifthe ignitionswitchisleftonwithoutenginerunning, hourmeterwillnotrun.

Note:Thisswitchisnotalowoilsensorandwillnot alerttheoperatoriftheengineoilislow .

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Wheels droppingoveredgescancauserollovers, whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death ordrowning.Alossoftractionisalossof steeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityof rollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecaution onslopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallywork fromlowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed changes.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging directionsonslopes.Turningdownthe slopereducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling characteristicsofthemachine.Useextra cautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe machine.

OperatingInstructions

ThinkSafetyFirst

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructions anddecalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthis informationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsor bystandersavoidinjury.

1.Water

2.Usewalkbehindmower

Figure5

3.SafeZone-usetheQuest here.

and/orhandtrimmer neardrop-offsand water.

Operation

Seeinsidebackcovertodeterminetheapproximate slopeangletobemowed.

RecommendedGasoline

UseUNLEADEDRegularGasolinesuitablefor automotiveuse(87pumpoctaneminimum).

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline containingmethanol,orgasoholcontaining morethan10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystem couldbedamaged.DoNotmixoilwithgasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsinanopen area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup anygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Addgasolinetothefueltankuntilthe bodyofthetankisfullbutfueldoesnot lltheneckofthetank.Thisemptyspace inthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline, andstayawayfromanopenameor wheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby spark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren. Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof gasoline.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust systeminplaceandinproperworking condition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson theground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof30daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthat thefueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstartingAddthe correctamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.

Operation

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel stabilizeratalltimes.

Gasoline/Alcoholblends

Gasohol(upto10percentethylalcohol,90percent unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isapprovedforfueluse bytheenginemanufacturer.Othergasoline/alcohol blendsarenotapproved.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsetthemotioncontrols totheneutralpositionandengageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethe cap.

3.Addunleadedregulargasolineuntilthebodyof thetankisfullbutfueldoesnotlltheneckof thetank(Figure6).Thisspaceintheneckofthe tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Donotllthe fueltankcompletelyfull.

Figure6

1.Gastankopening3.Gastankbody

2.Filltohere, approximately

4.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupany gasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto CheckingtheOilLevelinEngineMaintenance.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotion controlsoutwardtotheneutralpositionand engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure7).

Operation

Figure7

1.Controlpanel

3.Movethethrottlelevertomidwayandthechoke leverforwardbeforestartingacoldengine (Figure8).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire choking.

2.Bladecontrol switch—Offposition

Figure9

1.Ignitionkey—start position

2.Controlpanel

3.Choke6.Off

4.Start

5.Run

5.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,movethe chokeleverpartiallyforwardforafewseconds (Figure9).

Figure8

1.Controlpanel

2.Choke—on5.Throttle—fast

3.Choke–off

4.Throttle—slow

4.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethe starter.Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey (Figure9).

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

OperatingtheBlades

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

EngagingtheBlades

1.Releasepressureonthemotioncontrolleversand placethemachineinneutral.

2.MovethethrottlemidwaytotheFastposition.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottle inthemidwayposition.

3.PulloutonthebladecontrolswitchtoOnto engagetheblades(Figure10).

1.Controlpanel

Figure10

2.Bladecontrol

Operation

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•DoNottamperwiththeinterlock switches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

switch—Onposition

4.Movethrottletofullforwardpositionbefore mowing.

DisengagingtheBlades

Setthrottletomidwayposition.Pushtheblade controlswitchtoOfftodisengagetheblades (Figure11).

Figure11

1.Controlpanel

2.Bladecontrol switch—Offposition

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe enginefromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutral position.

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtoinitiate engineshutdownwhen:

•Theparkingbrakeisdisengagedandtheoperator getsoffmachine.

•ThePTOisengagedandtheoperatorgetsoff machine.

•Theparkingbrakeisdisengagedandleversarein andtheoperatorgetsoffmachine.

•Theparkingbrakeisengagedandmotioncontrol leversarein.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

StoppingtheEngine

1.MovethethrottlelevertobetweenFastandhalf throttle(Figure9).

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol switchtoOff(Figure11).

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(Figure9).

4.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(s)toprevent thepossibilityofsomeoneaccidentallystarting themachinebeforetransportingorstoringthe machine.

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe machineeachtime

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

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake disengaged,PTOdisengagedandmotioncontrol leversintheneutrallockposition-startermust

notcrank.

Operation

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake engaged,PTOengagedandmotioncontrol leversintheneutrallockposition-startermust notcrank.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake engaged,PTOdisengaged,andtheleftmotion controlleverin,startermustnotcrank,repeat againwiththerightleverin,thenwithboth leversin-startermustnotcrank.

2.Checkkillcircuits.Runengineatone-third throttle,disengageparkingbrakeandraiseoff ofseat(butdonotgetoffofmachine)engine

mustinitiateshutdown.

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,engagePTO andraiseoffofseat(butdonotgetoffof machine)enginemustinitiateshutdown.

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,withbrake disengaged,moveleversinandraiseoffseat(but donotgetoffofmachine)enginemustinitiate shutdown.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioning onelevertoomuchaheadoftheother. Operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine, whichmaycausedamagetothemachine orinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

Forward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol leversforward(Figure12).

Again,runengineatone-thirdthrottle,brake engaged,andmoveleftmotioncontrolleverin

-enginemustinitiateshutdown.

Repeatagainmovingtherightleverin,then movingbothleversin-enginemustinitiate shutdownwhetheroperatorisonseatornot.

Note:Ifmachinedoesnotpassanyofthesetests, donotoperate.ContactyourauthorizedEXMARK

SERVICEDEALER.

Important:Itisessentialthatoperatorsafety mechanismsbeconnectedandinproper operatingconditionpriortouseformowing.

DrivingForwardorBackward

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

Figure12

1.Neutralposition3.Backward

2.Centerunlockposition

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motioncontrollevers(Figure12).

4.Forward

Toturn,pullbackonthemotioncontrollever towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure12).

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrollevers ineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewill moveinthatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

Operation

Backward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol leversrearward(Figure12).

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth motioncontrollevers(Figure12).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion controllevertowardthedirectionyouwantto turn(Figure12).

Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrol leverstoneutralandoutwardtotheneutralposition, disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethethrottle levertobetweenFastandhalfthrottle,andturnthe ignitionkeytooff.Remembertoremovethekey fromtheignitionswitch.

TrackingAdjustment

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhile itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral positionandapplytheparkingbrakewhen leavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

1.Raisethedecktothetransportposition(4.5inch (114mm)cutheight)bypushingthefootactuated leverforward(Figure14).Thespringloaded transportpinwillautomaticallyengageandwill clickintoplace.

Ifthemachineturnsrightorleftwhenhandlesare pushedforwardtogether,adjustthestopontheside oppositethedirectionofturn(seeFigure13).Loosen thescrewsthatholdthemotioncontrollimiterstop. Movethestopbackuntiltheunitdrivesstraight. Tightenthescrewstolockthestopinplace.Readjust handlesifnecessary.

1.Pushforward

2.Footactuated height-of-cutlever

3.Height-of-cutpositions

Figure14

4.Heightadjusterpin

5.Transportreleasehandle

1.Controlarmshaft

2.Limiterstopscrews

Figure13

3.Adjuststop

2.Movethedeckheightadjusterpintothedesired cutheight.

3.Pushthefootleverforward,pullthetransport releasehandleupandletthedecklowerdownto

Operation

thepredeterminedcutheightbyslowlydecreasing footpressureallowingthefootlevertotravel rearward.

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp Rollers

Itisrecommendedtochangetheanti-scalproller positionwhentheheightofcuthaschanged.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethedriveleversto theneutrallockposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Engagetheparkbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitforall movingpartstostop.

5.Afteradjustingtheheightofcut,adjustthe anti-scalprollersbyremovingthenylocnut.

6.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersforthenormal operatingconditions.Placerollersinoneof thepositionsshowninFigure15.Rollerswill maintain3/4inches(19mm)clearancetothe groundtominimizegougingandrollerwearor damage.

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

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe machineandaremostcomfortable.

1.Pushtheadjustmentlevertowardsthecenterof themachinetoreleasetheseatadjustertrack (Figure16).

Figure16

1.Adjustmentlever

2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandrelease thelevertolockinthatposition.

ChangingtheSeatRide Suspension

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

Figure15

Forcuttingheightsabove31/2inches(38mm)usethe

bottomhole.Therollerswillstillbeeffectiveagainst

scalping.

1.Anti-scalproller mountingbracket

7.Torquehardwareto27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)or lossofrollermayresult.

2.Cuttingheight

Operation

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes. Securetheleverwiththetwobolts.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever tothecontrolarmshaft.

Figure17

1.Bolt3.Nut

2.Spring

Uptovespringscanbesecuredtotheseatboxwith anutandbolt,seeFigure17.

RefertoyourPartsManualforspringandhardware partnumbers.

4.Additionalmounting holes

AdjustingtheMotionControl Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethetwoboltsholdingthecontrolleverto thecontrolarmshaft(Figure18).

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe controlleverforeoraft(Figure18).Tightenboth boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol lever.

PushingtheMachineby Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay occur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardto neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

Figure18

1.Controlarmshaft

2.Controllever5.Slottedholes

3.Washer

4.Bolt

3.Locatethebypassreleaseknobsoneithersideof theenginedeck(Figure19).

Operation

Figure19

1.Frontofthemachine.5.Leverpositionfor

2.Rotatebypassrelease knobcounterclockwise

3.Leverpositionfor operatingthemachine.

4.Pullleverinthisdirection

pushingthemachine

6.Rotatebypassrelease knobclockwise

7.Releaselever

DANGER

Withoutthedischargedeector,mulchkit, orentiregrasscollectionsystemmountedin place,youandothersareexposedtoblade contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris willcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethedischargedeector fromthemowerbecausethedischarge deectorroutesmaterialdowntoward theturf.Ifthedischargedeectorisever damaged,replaceitimmediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaor mowerbladesunlessyoumovethemove thebladecontrolswitchtoOffandrotate theignitionkeytoOff.Alsoremovethe keyandpullthewireoffthesparkplug(s).

Transporting

4.Loosentheknobbyturningcounterclockwise. Thenpullthereleaseleverontheundersideof machine(Figure19)towardsthebackofthe machineandretightentheknobtoholdthe releaseleverbackinthereleasedstate.Repeatthis oneachsideofthemachine.

5.Releasetheparkingbrake.Themachineisnow abletobepushedbyhand.

ToOperatetheMachine

Loosenthebypassknob,pushthereleaselevers forward,andretightentheknobtoengagethedrive system(Figure19).

SideDischarge

Themowerhasahingeddischargedeectorthat dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe turf.

TransportingaUnit

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

CAUTION

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

DoNotdriveaunitonapublicstreetor roadway.

Operation

WARNING

Loadingaunitonatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityofbackwardtip-over. Backwardtip-overcouldcauseseriousinjury ordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga unitonaramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;Do Notuseindividualrampsforeachside oftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use enoughrampstocreateanunbroken rampsurfacewiderthantheunit.

•DoNotexceeda15°anglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtrailer ortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledriving unituparamptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking unitdownaramptoavoidtipping backward.

LoadingaUnit

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunit

whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland driveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp. Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

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.

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

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

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade. Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember, grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Soto maintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthe grassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowless frequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmow againtwodayslateratalowerheightsetting.

Operation

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheight toensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

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

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine’sforwardmotionmustbestopped whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydrop 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

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeingmade,someonecouldstarttheengine.Accidental startingoftheenginecouldseriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch,engageparkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)offthespark plug(s)beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Alsopushthewire(s)asidesoitdoesnotaccidentally contactthesparkplug(s).

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.T ouchingahotenginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybeforeserviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

Aftertherst5hours

Aftertherst200hours

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every25hours

Every100hours

Every200hours

MaintenanceProcedure

•Changetheengineoil.

•Changethehydraulicsystemlter.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamage.

•Checktheairintakeandcoolingareas,cleanasnecessary.

•Checktheoillevelbeforestartingorafterevery8hours.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Servicetheaircleaner.(Mayneedmoreoftenunderextremelydustyordirtyconditions.)

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthebelts.

•Replacethepaperelement.(Moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions.)

•Replacetheaircleanerelement.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Cleantheblowerhousing.Moreoftenunderdirtyconditions.

•Replacethefuellter.

•Servicethesparkplug.

Every500hours

Beforestorage

Monthly

•Replacethesparkplug.

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceproceduresbeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

•Checkthebatterycharge.

Maintenance

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Important:RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Premaintenance Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedin theneutralposition.Lifttheseatforwarduntilthe lanyardistight.Thefollowingcomponentscanbe accessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Auxiliary12VPlug(12Vaccessoryupto15amp)

•Fuses

•Batterycables

AccessingtheBattery

Thebatteryislocatedundertheseat.Toaccess,raise theseat(Figure20).

PeriodicMaintenance

Lubrication

GreasingtheBearings

GreaseType:NGLIgrade#2multi-purposegun grease.

Greasethefrontcasterpivotsandwheels(Figure21).

Figure21

1.Frontcastertire

1.Auxiliary12VPlug

2.Battery

Figure20

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure21andFigure22)

3.Seat

witharag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffof thefrontofthetting(s).

Maintenance

cleanerdailyorbeforestartingtheengine.Checkfor abuildupofdirtanddebrisaroundtheaircleaner system.Keepthisareaclean.Alsocheckforlooseor damagedcomponents.Replaceallbentordamaged aircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged aircleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto theenginecausingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder extremelydusty,dirtyconditions.

Figure22

Locatedonthebackoftheseat.

1.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance

2.Greaseidlerpivots.5.Checkhydraulicoillevel

3.Timeinterval.

4.Checkoillevel.

andrefertoOperator’s manualforfurther instructions.

6.Checktirepressure.

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure21 andFigure22).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntil greasebeginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours—Replace thepaperelement.(More oftenunderextremely dusty,dirtyconditions.)

Figure23

Briggs&Strattonengine

1.Aircleaner3.Aircleanercover

2.Knobs

Figure24

KohlerCommandengine

1.Aircleanercover3.Aircleaner

2.Knob

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,high densitypaperaircleanerelement.Checktheair

Maintenance

ServicingPaperElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours(May

needmoreoftenunder extremelydustyordirty conditions.)

Every100hours/Yearly (whichevercomes rst)—Replacetheair cleanerelement.

1.Removetheaircleanercover(Figure23).

2.Removetheaircleanerelementwiththeintegral rubberseal.

3.Gentlytapthepleatedsideofthepaperelement todislodgedirt.DoNotwashthepaperelement orusepressurizedair,asthiswilldamagethe element.Replaceadirty,bent,ordamaged element.Handlenewelementscarefully;DoNot useiftherubbersealorfoamsleeveisdamaged.

4.Cleanallaircleanercomponentsofany accumulateddirtorforeignmaterial.Preventany dirtfromenteringthecarburetor.

5.Installtheaircleanerelementwiththepleated side“out”andseattherubbersealontotheedges oftheaircleanerbase.

6.Reinstalltheaircleanercoverandsecurewith theknobs.

ServicingtheEngineOil

Figure25

1.Oildipstick3.Oillevel

2.Fillertube

5.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.

Theoillevelshouldbeupto,butnotover,the “F”markonthedipstick.

6.Ifthelevelislow,addoilofthepropertype,upto the“F”markonthedipstick.Alwayscheckthe levelwiththedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.

Note:Topreventextensiveenginewearor damage,alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelin thecrankcase.Neveroperatetheenginewiththe oillevelbelowthe“L”markoroverthe“F”mark onthedipstick.

CheckingtheOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

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

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

4.Pullandremovetheoilllcap/dipstick;wipeoil off.Reinsertthedipstickandpushrmlyinto place(Figure25).

ChangingtheOilandFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours/Yearly (whichevercomesrst) thereafter.

Changetheoilandlterwhiletheengineisstill warm.Theoilwillowmorefreelyandcarryaway moreimpurities.Makesuretheengineislevelwhen lling,checking,orchangingtheoil.

1.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutralposition andengageparkingbrake.

Maintenance

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating position.

4.Cleantheareaaroundthedrainplugandonthe machineframe.Placeapanunderneathmachine directlybelowthedrainholeintheframeas showninFigure26andFigure27.

Figure26

Briggs&Strattonengine

1.Oildrain

2.Oildrainplug

3.Pan

5.Removetheoildrainplug(Figure26and Figure27).Removetheoilllcap/dipstick (Figure25).

Figure28

1.Oillter2.Gasket

6.Besuretoallowampletimeforcomplete drainage.

7.Removetheoldlterandwipeoffthemounting pad(Figure28).

8.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,installthe oildrainplug.Tightentheplugto14N-m(125 in-lb)torque.Wipeupanyexcessoilontheframe (Figure26andFigure27).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling center.

9.Applyathinlmofcleanoiltotherubbergasket onthenewlter.

1.Oildrainhose

2.Oildrainplug

Figure27

KohlerCommandengine

10.Installthereplacementoilltertothemounting pad.Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubber gasketcontactsthepad,thentightenthelteran additional1/2to3/4turn(Figure28).

11.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied oilintothellertube—useoilrecommendedin theEngineOwner’sManual.

12.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandpushrmly intoplace.

13.Checktheoillevel(Figure25);refertoChecking

theOilLevel.

14.Slowlyaddadditionaloiltobringittothefull mark.DoNotoverll.

15.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandpushrmly

3.Pan

intoplace.

16.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

Maintenance

CheckingtheHydraulicOil Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

CheckexpansiontankandifnecessaryaddMOBIL1 15W-50syntheticmotoroiltotheFULLCOLDline

Figure29

1.Engine2.Expansiontank

5.Removetheventplugoneachtransmissionand llthroughexpansionreservoir,whenoilcomes outofventreinstallplug.Torqueplugsto180 in-lb(244N-m).Continuetoaddoiluntilit reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion reservoir.

Figure30

1.Oillter3.Leftreartire

2.Ventplug

ChangetheHydraulic SystemFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours

Note:UseonlyMOBIL115W -50Syntheticmotor

oil.

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

2.Locatethetwoltersunderthetransmissions. Removelterguards.

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic system.

4.Unscrewlterstoremoveandallowoiltodrain fromdrivesystem.

Important:Beforereinstallingnewlters, applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceofthe ltersrubberseal.

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

6.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

7.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto 1/2throttleposition.Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Withthebypassvalveopenandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol inbothforwardandreverse(5or6times).

B.Withthebypassvalveclosedandtheengine

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

C.ItmaybenecessarytorepeatstepsAand

Buntilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom thesystem.Whenthetransaxleoperatesat normalnoiselevelsandmovessmoothly forwardandreverseatnormalspeeds,then thetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

DoNotchangehydraulicsystemoil(exceptforwhat canbedrainedwhenchanginglter),unlessitisfelt theoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeenextremelyhot.

Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic systembyintroducingcontaminatesintothesystem.

Maintenance

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours/Every2

years(whichevercomes rst)

Every500hours—Replace thesparkplug.

Asstatedinthemaintenanceintervals,removethe sparkplug,checkcondition,andresetthegapor replacewithanewplugasnecessary.

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate brandplugscanalsobeused.

Type:ChampionXC92YC(forBriggs&Stratton)

ChampionRC12YCorQC12Cmaybeusedifyour areadoesnotrequirecompliancewithCanadian ICES-002,ISO14982,orEN55012.

Type:ChampionRC12YC(forKohlerCommand)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition, stoptheengine,andremovethekey.

2.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(Figure31). Cleanaroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfrom fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing damage.

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning. Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhenthe blowerhousingisremovedforcleaning.

3.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure32). Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingon theinsulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

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

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandside electrodes(Figure32).Bendthesideelectrodeif thegapisnotcorrect.

Figure32

1.Sideelectrode3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Centerelectrode insulator

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgap issetcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto15ft-lb(20N-m).

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug(Figure31).

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

1.Sparkplugandwirelocation

Figure31

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst) Moreoftenunderdirty conditions.

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen, coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine arekeptcleanatalltimes.

1.Removetheblowerhousingandanyothercooling shrouds.

2.Cleanthecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesas necessary.

3.Makesurethecoolingshroudsarereinstalled

Maintenance

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns, and/orcoolingshroudsremoved,willcause enginedamageduetooverheating .

FuelSystemMaintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst)

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand othersandcandamageproperty.

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenance whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors inanopenarea.Wipeupanygasoline thatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwherea sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthe fuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Thefuellterisinthefuellinebetweenthetank andengine.

Figure33

1.Fueltank6.Hoseclamps

2.Fuelshutoffvalve—off

3.Fuelshutoffvalve

4.Fuelshutoffvalve—on

5.Fuellinefromtank

4.Turnfuelshutoffvalve90°to“off”position.

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure33).

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrow comingfromthefueltankandpointingtothe engine.Movethehoseclampsclosetothelter (Figure33)tosecureitinplace.

8.Turnfuelshutoffvalvebackto“on”position.

7.Fuellinetoengine

8.Filter

9.Flowdirectionarrow

ElectricalSystem Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancerandreproductive

harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Maintenance

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery, DoNotallowthebatteryterminalsto touchanymetalpartsofthemachine.

•DoNotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof themachine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engageparkingbrakestopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetheseat.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable fromthebatterypost(Figure34).Retainall fasteners.

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.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure34)and liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

ChargingtheBattery

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto RemovingtheBattery.

2.Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiod withoutrechargingthemwillresultinreduced performanceandservicelife.Topreserve optimumbatteryperformanceandlife,recharge batteriesinstoragewhentheopencircuitvoltage dropsto12.4volts.

Figure34

1.Batteryhold-down5.Terminalboot

2.Wingnut6.Positivebatterypost

3.Negativebatterypost7.Battery

4.Bolt,washer,andnut

Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing, batteryshouldbefullychargedbeforeputting awayforwinterstorage.

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

Important:Makesurethenegativebattery cablesaredisconnectedandthebattery chargerusedforchargingthebatteryhasan outputof16voltsand7ampsorlesstoavoid damagingthebattery(seechartbelowfor recommendedchargersettings).

Maintenance

Voltage Reading

12.6or greater

12.4–12.675–100%

12.2–12.450–75%

12.0–12.225–50%

11.7–12.00–25%

11.7orless

Percent Charge

100%

Maximum Charger Settings

16volts/7 amps

14.4volts/4 amps

14.4volts/2 amps

4.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery posts(Figure35).

Charging Interval

No Charging Required

30Minutes

1Hour

2Hours

3Hours

6Hoursor More

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative (-)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved previously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red) batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure34).

ServicingtheFusesand Relay

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,check thecomponent/circuitforamalfunctionorshort. Thereisalsoareplaceablerelay/snexttothefuse. RefertoyourPartsmanualforcorrectreplacement components.

FuseBlock:

•Mainfuse:25ampfuse,blade-type

•ChargeCircuit:20ampfuse,blade-type

•Auxiliarycircuit:15ampfuse,blade-type

Figure35

1.Negativebatterypost

2.Black(-)chargerlead

3.Red(+)chargerlead

4.Positivebatterypost

Note:DoNotrunthemachinewiththebattery disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal poststowardtheoperatingposition(Figure34).

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

•Diode:TVS

1.Raisetheseattogainaccesstothefuseholder (Figure36).

Figure36

1.Cover

2.Relay6.Diode

3.Auxilliary–15amp

4.Charge–20amp8.KohlerCommandunit

5.Main–25amp

7.Briggs&Strattonunit

Maintenance

2.RemovecoverasshowninFigure36.

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit

DriveSystemMaintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly

(whichevercomesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut. Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure37).

Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost accuratepressurereading.

RearTires:13psi(90kPa)

FrontTires(casterwheels):13psi(90kPa)

WARNING

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

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe bladecontrolswitch,andmovethemotioncontrol leversoutwardtotheneutralpositionandengage parkingbrake.Stoptheengine,removethekey,and disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)fromthespark plug(s).

Figure37

1.Valvestem

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

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

InspectingtheBlades

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure38).Iftheedges arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpen theblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea.If younoticeanydamage,wear,oraslotformingin thisarea(item3inFigure38),immediatelyinstall anewblade.

Figure38

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward andbackward(Figure39).Measurefromalevel surfacetothecuttingedge,oftheblades.Note thisdimension.

Maintenance

Figure39

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

3.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep1. Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtained insteps1and3mustnotexceed1/8inch(3 mm).Ifthisdimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm), thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.Refer toRemovingtheBladesandInstallingthe Blades.

3.Measurehere

(Figure40).RefertoRemovingtheBladesand InstallingtheBlades.

3.Oncethebladehasbeenremoved,inspectthe springdiscwasher.Ifthewasherappearstobe damaged(thewashersurfacehasbeenmarred) orattened,theboltandwasherassemblymust bereplaced.

RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,if thebladeisoutofbalance,orthebladeisbent.T o ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineExmark replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby othermanufacturersmayresultinanunsafemachine.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove(orplaceawrenchonthetopsheavenut). Removethebladeboltandwasherassembly,washer, andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure40).

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyou orbystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe edgesorsurfacesofblade.

CheckingforLooseBladesor DamagedSpringDiscWashers

1.Placeawrenchonthebladeboltandtorqueto 32-42ftlb(43-57N-m).

2.Withthewrenchstillonthebladebolt,holdthe bladespindlestationaryandusingaragorthickly paddedglove,trytorotatetheblade.Iftheblade rotatesrelativetothespindleguardwithout furthertighteningthebladebolt,thespring discwasherhasbeenattenedordamagedand theboltandwasherassemblymustbereplaced

Figure40

1.Blade

2.Washer

3.Boltandwasherassembly.Applylubricantto threads—torqueto32-42ft-lb(43-57N-m).

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends oftheblade(Figure41).Maintaintheoriginal angle.Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting edges.

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

Figure41

Maintenance

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks, oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona bladebalancer(Figure42).Ifthebladestaysina horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcan beused.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure42). Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure42

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure40).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinsideof themowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded glove(orplaceawrenchonthetopsheavenut). Applylubricanttothethreadsofthebladebolt asneededtopreventseizing.Copperbased anti-seizeispreferable.Greaseisanacceptable substitute.Installthewasherandbladeboltand washerassembly.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

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

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutat1-1/2inch(38mm).

4.Removethebeltcoversovertheoutsidespindles.

5.Pulltheidlerpulleyinthedirectionshownin Figure48androllthebeltoffofthepulleys.

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

3.Torquethebladeboltto32-42ft-lb(43-57N-m).

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor componentsusedtoretainthebladecause thebladetocomelooseandcouldseriously injureorkillyouorbystanders.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades, washersandbladeboltsasshown.

Figure43

1.Outsidepuley

2.Spring

3.Idlerpulley6.Pullidlerinthisdirection.

4.Mowerbelt

5.Enginepulley

Maintenance

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand mowerpulleys.

7.Pulltheidlerpulleyinthedirectionshownin Figure43androutethebeltontotheidlerpulley.

8.Installthebeltcoversovertheoutsidespindles.

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside. Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Checktheairpressureofallfourtires.Ifneeded, adjusttotherecommendedination;referto CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem Maintenancesection.Ifeitheroneisoutofrange thenfollowadjustmentprocedure.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure44).Ifbothmeasurements arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;continuewiththisprocedure.

7.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove completelyforthisadjustment.

8.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.Placetwo21/2inch(6.35cm)thick blocksundertherearedgeofthecuttingdeck skirt;oneoneachsideofthecuttingdeck.Place two25/16inch(5.89cm)blocksundereachside ofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe anti-scalprollerbrackets.

9.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure44).

10.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item4) onallfourcornerssothatthedeckissitting securelyonallfourblocks.Makesurethatthe deckhangersareallthewaydown(atthetopof theslot)andthedeckliftfootleverispushedback againstthestop,thentightenthefourleveling adjustlockingnuts

11.Recheckthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeck skirt.Makesureallattachmentboltsaretight

12.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe

Front-to-RearBladeSlope.

13.Recheckbladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck levelingprocedureifnecessary.

Figure44

1.Bladessidetoside3.Measurehere

2.Outsidecuttingedges

6.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyou installthemower.Ifthefrontbladetipisnot 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip,adjustthebladelevel.Ifmeasurements fromsteps5or6areoutofrange,thenfollow

AdjustingtheBladeSlope.

Figure45

1.Deckliftarm

2.Floatretainingnut4.Levelingadjustlocking

3.Deckhanger

nut

AdjustingtheBladeSlope

1.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyou installthemower.Ifthefrontbladetipisnot 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip,adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowing instructions:

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

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

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

5.Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevelifyou havenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling theMower.

6.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm) position.Placetwo21/2inch(6.35cm)thick blocksundertherearedgeofthecuttingdeck skirt;oneoneachsideofthecuttingdeck.Place two25/16inch(5.89cm)blocksundereachside ofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe anti-scalprollerbrackets.

7.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item4) onallfourcornerssothatthedeckissitting securelyonallfourblocks.Makesurethatthe deckhangersareallthewaydown(atthetopof theslot)andthedeckliftfootleverispushedback againstthestop,thentightenthefourleveling adjustlockingnuts(Figure46).

Maintenance

Figure46

1.Deckliftarm

2.Floatretainingnut4.Levelingadjustlocking

8.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfront torear(Figure47).

9.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat surface(Figure47).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot 1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear bladetip,adjustthefrontdeckhanger.

3.Deckhanger

nut

Figure47

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Outsidecuttingedges

3.Measurehere

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

Maintenance

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Placeblocksunderdeckforsupport.Lowerthe height-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehardwarefromthedeckhangerand deckliftarmonbothsidesofthedeck(Figure48).

Figure49

1.Deckliftarm

2.Deckstrut

6.Slidethemowerrearwardtoremovethemower beltfromtheenginepulley.

Figure48

1.Deckliftarm

2.Deckhanger

5.Removethenut,bolt,andpivotbushingfromthe deckstrut(Figure48).Carefullylowerthefront ofthemowerdecktotheground(Figure49).

7.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththe machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest position.

5.Usetheexistinghardwaretoattachthereardeck strutofthemowertothedeckliftarm(Figure49).

6.Attachthehardwarefromthedeckhangerand deckliftarmonbothsidesofthedeck(Figure48).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley; refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt.

Maintenance

ReplacingtheDischarge Deector

DANGER

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresult inseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththeblade couldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou installamulchplate,dischargedeector,or grasscollectionsystem.

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure50.

throughthefrontdischargedeectorbracket, dischargedeector,andreardeectorbracket.

5.Makesurethatthespringandrodareinstalled sothattherodisretainedfromslidingout bythefrontbracketandthespringholdsthe dischargedeectorinthedownposition.Referto (Figure50)forproperorientation.

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

Figure50

1.Rod4.Mowerdeck

2.Spring5.Dischargedeector

3.Dischargedeector

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring, anddischargedeector.Removethedamagedor worndischargedeector.

3.Installnewdischargedeector.

4.Orientthespringsothattheshortlegpoints towardsthedischargedeectorandthelongerleg pointstowardsthedeckasshowninFigure50. Placespringonrodandsliderod,straightend,

bracket

6.Assembledview

Maintenance

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideof theMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse,washtheundersideofthemowerto preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe engine,removethekey ,andwaitforallmoving partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh (Figure51).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasier andprotecttheO-ring.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafterone washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes. Thenrepeattheprocess.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutes toremoveexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout ttingimmediately,beforeusingmower again.

•Pluganyhole(s)inmowerwithboltsand locknuts.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Figure51

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagethe bladecontrolswitchandletthemowerrunfor onetothreeminutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stopthe engine,andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforall movingpartstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom thewashouttting.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe motioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutralposition, engageparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and removethekey.

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

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith milddetergentandwater.DoNotpressure washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel, engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir CleanerinEngineMaintenancesection.

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication section.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refer toServicingtheEngineOilinEngine Maintenancesection.

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe TirePressureinDriveSystemMaintenance section.

7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingthe BatteryinElectricalSystemMaintenancesection.

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto ServicingtheCuttingBladesinMower Maintenancesection.

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor storageasfollows.

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank;refertoDrainingtheFuelTankin FuelSystemMaintenancesection.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Choketheengine.Startandruntheengine

untilitwillnotstart.

F.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:DoNotstore stabilizer/conditionedgasolineover 30days.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition; refertoServicingtheSparkPluginEngine Maintenancesection.Withthesparkplug(s) removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoons ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethe startertocranktheengineanddistributetheoil insidethecylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Do Notinstallthewireonthesparkplug(s).

11.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthe mower.

12.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfrom theundersideofthemower,thenwashthemower withagardenhose.

13.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews. Repairorreplaceanypartthatiswornor damaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch andkeepitinamemorableplace.Coverthe machinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner

tothefuelinthetank.Followthemixing instructionsfromthestabilizermanufacturer. DoNotuseanalcoholbasedstabilizer (ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineand usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditioned

fuelthroughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,DoNotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbe causedbyanemptyfueltank.

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

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDONOTpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Theengineoverheats.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto keeprunning

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassagesunder theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuelsystem.

1.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Movethebladecontrolswitchto

2.Themotioncontrolleversarenotinthe parkposition.

3.Theoperatorisnotseated.

4.Thebatteryisdead.4.Chargethebattery.

5.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded orloose.

6.Afuseisblown.

7.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.

4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor disconnected.

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

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

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthecooling nsandairpassages.

4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Disengaged.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutward totheparkposition.

3.Sitontheseat.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsforgood contact.

6.Replacethefuse.

3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

Enginelosespower

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

Abnormalvibration

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe engineareplugged.

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

6.Ventholeinthefuelcapisclosed.

7.Dirtinfuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

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

2.Thedrivebeltsareoffofthepulleys.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

3.Thedriveisinbypassmode.3.Takemachineoutofbypassmode.Refer

1.Enginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade pulley.

3.Enginepulleyisdamaged.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.

5.Bladeisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingboltand

6.Bladespindleisbent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling nsandairpassages.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug(s).

6.Opentheventinthefuelcap.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

toPushingtheMachinebyHand section.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley .

4.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

inspectthebladespringdiscwasherfor damage(SeeServicingtheCutting Bladessection).

Unevencuttingheight.

Bladesdonotrotate.

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

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.

3.Abladeisloose.3.Tightentheblademountingboltand

4.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.4.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-sideand

5.Ananti-scalpwheelisnotsetcorrectly5.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

6.Undersideofmowerisdirty.6.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

7.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.7.Adjusttirepressure.

8.Bladespindlebent.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installnewdrivebelt.

2.Drivebeltisoffpulley.2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting

3.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.3.Installnewdeckbelt.

4.Deckbeltisoffpulley.4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler

5.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,orbroken.5.Installanewmowerbelt.

2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

inspectthebladespringdiscwasherfor damage(SeeServicingtheCutting Bladessection).

front-to-rear.

shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrectposition.

pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect positionandfunction.

Schematics

TERMINAL I

TERMINAL S

TERMINAL X

TERMINAL Y

TERMINAL B

TERMINAL A

3. START

POSITION

1. OFF

2. RUN

B + I + S

CIRCUIT "MAKE"

X + Y

NONE

B + I + A

IGNITION SWITCH

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

TERMINAL A  VOLTAGE REGULATOR

TERMINAL B BATTERY

TERMINAL I  HOUR METER, PTO SWITCH

TERMINAL S  SOLENOID

TERMINAL X  SEAT SWITCH, ACCESSORIES

TERMINAL Y  HOUR METER, PTO SWITCH

CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM WIRE END

NOTE:

FUEL SOLENOID

BRAKE

SWITCH

MOTION

CONTROL

MOTION

CONTROL

STARTER LOCKOUT

& KILL RELAY

START

SOLENOID

GROUND

START

SOLENOID

SIGNAL

START

SOLENOID

B+

PTO

CLUTCH

GROUND

ALTERNATOR

OIL SWITCH

HOUR METER

ACCESSORIES

FUSE BLOCK

IGNITION SWITCH

SEAT SWITCH

PTO SWITCH

ORANGE

DARK GREEN

BROWN

VIOLET

RED

Y S X A B

ORANGE

BLACK

PINK

LIGHT BLUE

PINK

DARK BLUE

RED

VIOLET

YELLOW

WHITE

BLACK

DARK GREEN

BROWN

GRAY

BROWN

YELLOW

GREEN

VIOLET

GRAY

VILOET

MAGNETO

ENGINE

BROWN

DARK GREEN

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42135

1 1 1

123

3 5 7 4 6 8 1 2

2 5 1 3 4

2 1

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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4 5

2 1

9 8 7

BLACK

YELLOW

WHITE

YELLOW

DARK BLUE

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Schematics

ElectricalDiagram—Briggs&Stratton

ElectricalDiagram—KohlerCommand

TERMINAL I

TERMINAL S

TERMINAL X

TERMINAL Y

TERMINAL B

TERMINAL A

3. START

POSITION

1. OFF

2. RUN

B + I + S

CIRCUIT "MAKE"

X + Y

NONE

B + I + A

IGNITION SWITCH

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

TERMINAL A  VOLTAGE REGULATOR

TERMINAL B BATTERY

TERMINAL I  HOUR METER, PTO SWITCH

TERMINAL S  SOLENOID

TERMINAL X  SEAT SWITCH, ACCESSORIES

TERMINAL Y  HOUR METER, PTO SWITCH

CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM WIRE END

NOTE:

FUEL SOLENOID

BRAKE

SWITCH

MOTION

CONTROL

MOTION

CONTROL

KILL RELAY

START

SOLENOID

B+

PTO

CLUTCH

GROUND

ALTERNATOR

OIL SWITCH

HOUR METER

ACCESSORIES

FUSE BLOCK

IGNITION SWITCH

SEAT SWITCH

PTO SWITCH

ORANGE

DARK GREEN

BROWN

VIOLET

RED

Y S X A B

ORANGE

BLACK

PINK

LIGHT BLUE

PINK

DARK BLUE

BLUE

RED

VIOLET

YELLOW

BLUE

WHITE

BLACK

DARK GREEN

BROWN

GRAY

BROWN

YELLOW

GREEN

VIOLET

GRAY

VILOET

MAGNETO

ENGINE

BROWN

DARK GREEN

23541

42135

123

3 5 7 4 6 8 1 2

2 5 1 3 4

2 1

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

51463

4 5

2 1

9 8 7

STARTER LOCKOUT

SOLENOID

41235

BLACK

YELLOW

WHITE

YELLOW

DARK BLUE

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Schematics

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 manufactured by Exmark and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of three years for residential usage** of Exmark Quest mowers.

This warranty applies to Exmark Quest mowers purchased on or after January 1, 2007 sold in the US or Canada. This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third) owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences upon the date of the original retail purchase.

 Products Warranty Period

• Attachments 1 year

• Belts and Tires 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine* 3-Year, 3rd Year Covered by Exmark

* Please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty statement that is included in the literature packet. Exmark Warranty Company extends coverage for warrantable engine items as defined by the manufacturer’s original warranty during the 3rd year of warranty.

This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor.

** 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.

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

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Exmark Quest mowers and attachments used for commercial, institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for the following time periods from the date of purchase:

 Products Warranty Period

• Air Cooled Gas Engines  90 day limited warranty

• All other items 30 day limited warranty

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

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

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

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

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required   replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of   proper maintenance.

• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or supplies,  including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible with the turf   equipment or other than as recommended in the operator's manual   or other operational instructions provided by Exmark.

There are no other express warranties except for engine and special emission system coverage stated elsewhere herein or included with the product.

All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

The product must be registered with original proof of purchase by an Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty service.

Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at www.exmark.com. U.S. Customers may also call 402-223-6375.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

 Exmark Customer Service Department  The Exmark Warranty Company  2101 Ashland Avenue  Beatrice, NE 68310  402-223-6375 or  service@exmark.com

Owner’s Responsibilities

The Exmark turf equipment, including any defective part, must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period. This warranty extends only to turf equipment operated under normal conditions. You must read the operator’s manual. You must also properly service and maintain your Exmark product as described in the operator’s manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company with respect to this warranty shall be repair and replacement as set forth herein. Neither Exmark nor Exmark Warranty Company shall

have any liability for any other cost, loss or damage, including but not limited to, any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

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

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

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

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

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

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

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

• Attorney's fees.

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

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

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

3-Year Limited Consumer Warranty

(30-Day Limited Commercial Warranty)

Exmark Quest Riding Mowers

(For units purchased on or after January 1, 2007)

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Notes:

ServiceRecord

Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

2007—2008 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc. Part No. 4500-338 Rev.

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