Exmark QUEST QZS708GEM50200 Operator's Manual

QUEST®

ForSerialNos. 402,082,300&Higher

PartNo.4503-851Rev.A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic ResourceCodeSection4442or4443touse oroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered, brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunlessthe engineisequippedwithasparkarrester,as denedinSection4442,maintainedineffective workingorderortheengineisconstructed, equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionof re.

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance, adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark mower.

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER, CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS ENTIRETY.

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

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

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

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.

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

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

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Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Forcompletewarrantydetails,see http://www.Exmark.com.Youmayalsocall us402-223-6375torequestawrittencopyofthe product’swarranty.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dimensions....................................................17

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

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

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

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

OperatingInstructions...................................20

ThinkSafetyFirst...........................................20

RecommendedGasoline.................................20

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel........................22

StartingtheEngine.........................................22

OperatingtheBlades......................................23

StoppingtheEngine.......................................23

TheSafetyInterlockSystem............................24

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................24

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

StoppingtheMachine.....................................28

AdjustingtheHeightofCut............................28

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers......................28

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

ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.................30

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..............30

PushingtheMachinebyHand.........................31

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

TransportingtheMachine...............................32

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

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

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

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

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures.............................37

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

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

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

EngineMaintenance.......................................37

ServicingtheEngineOil.................................41

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Exmark452cc

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

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Exmark708cc

Engine.......................................................47

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

FuelSystemMaintenance...............................49

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter.........................49

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

ChargingtheBattery.......................................50

DriveSystemMaintenance.............................53

CheckingtheTirePressure.............................53

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilter

andOil––50and60InchS-Series

Only...........................................................53

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

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

LevelingtheMowerDeck...............................58

MowerBeltMaintenance................................61

ReplacingtheDischargeDeector..................63

Cleaning............................................................65

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................65

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................65

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................65

Storage..................................................................66

CleaningandStorage......................................66

Troubleshooting....................................................67

Schematics............................................................69

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

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

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Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinconformance withtheAmericanNationalStandards Institute–B71.1specicationsineffectatthe timeofproduction.However,improperuse ormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING, orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction." Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmayresult inpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin theoperator’smanualandonthemachinebefore starting.

•DoNotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliar withtheinstructionstooperatethemachine.

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

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe area.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•DoNotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore andwhilebackingup.

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

•DoNotoperatethemowerwithouteitherthe entiregrasscollectionsystemorthedischarge deectorinplace.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore changingdirections.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended. Alwaysturnoffblades,engageparkingbrake, stopengine,andremovekeybeforedismounting.

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

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood articiallight.

•DoNotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe mower.

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

Safety

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforwheel weightsorcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea, DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe machineonaslope,theoperatormust:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine operation.Usecommonsenseandgood judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation. Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachine onaslope.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do Notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches, embankments,waterorotherhazards.The machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin theseareas.

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Figure3

1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15 degrees

2.DangerZone-Useawalk-behindmowerand/orhand trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees

3.Water

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine) betweenthemachineandanyhazard.

•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachine onslopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeed ordirection;turnslowlyandgradually.

•DoNotoperateamachineunderanyconditions wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion. Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwetgrass, acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothedrive wheelsmayresultinslidingandalossofbraking andsteering.Themachinecanslideevenifthe drivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes, ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessories orattachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems. Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile operatingonslopescancausethemachineto becomeunstable.

Safety

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoften attractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity. Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyou lastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult, nottheoperator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter thearea.

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

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff. Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredor interferewithsafemachineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepast maysuddenlyappearinthemowingareafor anotherrideandberunoverorbackedoverby themower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners, shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjects thatmayobscurevision.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe hitchpoint.

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

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipment maycauselossoftraction,increasedriskof rollover,andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowed weightandslowdown.

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance tostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof themachine.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use extracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels. Theyareammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore refueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater heaterorfurnace.

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

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

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil thefuelingiscomplete.DoNotuseanozzle lock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand tightensecurely.

GeneralService:

•Neverrunamachineinsideaclosedarea.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood condition.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

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

Safety

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe enginerunning.

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

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe bladesorweargloves,anduseextracautionwhen servicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently . Adjustandserviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecals asnecessary.

•UseonlygenuineExmarkreplacementpartsto ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ExmarkRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic toExmarkproductsorothersafetyinformationthat youmustknowthatisnotincludedintheANSI standards.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do Notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

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

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

•DoNottouchequipmentorattachmentparts whichmaybehotfromoperation.Allowtocool beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

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

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyExmarkapprovedattachments. Warrantymaybevoidedifusedwithunapproved attachments.

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

Note:Theleftandrightsidesofthemachineare determinedwhilesittingintheseatinthenormal operatingposition

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

decal93-7009

93-7009

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

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal99-3943

99-3943

ForModelswith50Inchor60InchMowerDecks

1.Engine

decal105-7015

105-7015

ForModelswith34Inchor42InchMowerDecks

1.Beltrouting

decal106-8717

106-8717

ForModelswith34Inchor42InchMowerDecks

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

Safety

decal115-9625

115-9625

1.Parking brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

decal117-2718

117–2718

decal119-8870

119-8870

ForModelswith50Inchor60InchMowerDecks

1.Heightofcut

decal119-8871-1

119-8871

ForModelswith34Inchor42InchModels

1.Height-of-cut

decal121-2989

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor operatingthemachine

Safety

decal130-0765

130-0765

1.ReadtheOperator's Manual.

3.Removethekeyfrom theignitionandreadthe

Operator'sManual

beforeperforming maintenance.

2.Height-of-cutselection

decal131-1097

131-1097

Exmark708ccEngineOnly

1.Oildrain

decal132-0872

132-0872

1.Thrownobject hazard—keep bystandersawayfrom themachine.

3.Severinghazardofhand orfoot—keepawayfrom movingparts.

2.Thrownobjecthazard, raisedbafe—donot operatethemachine withanopendeck;usea baggerorabafe.

4.Entanglement hazard—keepaway frommovingparts;keep allguardsandshieldsin place.

decal135-2310

135-2310

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

Safety

decal136-5596

136-5596

ForModelswith50Inchor60inchDecks

1.Checkthetirepressure every25operating hours.

4.Checkthetirepressure every25operating hours.

2.Engineoil

5.ReadtheOperator's Manualbefore performingmaintenance.

3.Checkthetirepressure every25operating hours.

decalptosymbols

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

decal132-0904

Exmark708ccEngineOnly

1.Shutdownengineatfullthrottle

decal135-2468

135-2468

42InchModelswithExmark452ccEngine

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.Optionalhourmeter accessory

Safety

decal135-2469

135-2469

34or42InchModelswithExmark708ccEngine

1.Fast

4.Choke–Off

2.Slow5.Optionalhourmeter accessory

3.Choke–On

decal135-2470

135-2470

50or60InchModelswithExmark708ccEngine

1.Fast

3.Choke–On

2.Slow4.Choke–Off

decal135-3295

135-3295

Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe

maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Itisimportantthateachoperatorreviewtheslopeoperation

instructionsintheoperator’smanualandreviewtheconditionsinwhichthemachineisbeingoperatedtodetermine

ifthemachinemaybeoperatedintheconditionsthatdayandonthatsite.Changestoterraincanresultina

changeinslopeoperationforanymachine.

1.Warning—ReadtheOperator'sManual.

4.Bodilyharmhazard—DoNotcarrypassengers;look behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.

2.Cuttinghazard.Pinchhazard—Keephandsandfeetaway frommovingparts.Keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

5.Ramphazard—Whenloadingontoatrailer,DoNotuse dualramps.Onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthe machine.Backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforward offtheramp.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—Keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,and keepthedeectorshielddown.

6.Tippinghazard—DoNotuseonslopesnearopenwater. DoNotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

Safety

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

1.Explosionhazard

5.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

9.Flusheyesimmediatelywithwater andgetmedicalhelpfast.

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

10.Containslead;donotdiscard.

3.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard

7.Weareyeprotection;explosive gasescancauseblindnessand otherinjuries.

4.Weareyeprotection8.Batteryacidcancauseblindnessor severeburns.

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4-CyclePremium EngineOil

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

FuelSystem

•Capacity:3.0gal.(11L)

•FuelRecommendations:

–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

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

–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor

15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanol byvolume.Performanceproblemsand/or enginedamagemayresultwhichmaynotbe coveredunderwarranty.

–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor

fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel stabilizerisused.

–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•FuelFilter:In-line

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:15amps

•BatteryType:195CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:One30amp,one25amp;bladetype

SafetyInterlockSystem

•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart

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.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch (todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engages/Disengages parkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting heighttodesiredposition.

•DeckLiftAssistLever:Footpedalthatassistsin raisingthedeck.

Seat

•Type:

–E-Seriesmodels:Standardseatwithhigh

back,foampaddedwithspringsuspension andarmrests.

–S-Seriesmodels:Twotoneupholstered

highback,foampaddedseatwithspring suspensionandarmrests.

•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccesstobattery andothercomponents.Adjustableforeandaft.

•Armrests(S-SeriesOnly):Standard–padded ip-uparmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:IncorporatedintotheSafety InterlockSystem.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•HydrostaticPumps:

Specications

–34and42inchE-Seriesmodel:TwoHydro

GearZT2100Integrateddrivesystems.

–50and60inchS-Seriesmodel:TwoHydro

GearZT2800Integrateddrivesystems.

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicFilter—50and60inchS-Series:P/N 109-3321

•HydroServiceKit—50and60inchS-Series:P/N 135-2307

•Speeds:

–0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward.

–0-5.0mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleases,locatedonleftandright sidesofenginedeck,allowmachinetobemoved whentheengineisnotrunningandbrakeisoff.

TiresandWheels

Drive

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

3442

Quantity

Tread

TurfTechTLTurfTechTL

Size18x6.00-818x7.50-8

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi (90kPa)

Drive

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

5060

Quantity

Tread

TurfTechTLTurfTechTL

Size20x10-1020x10-10

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi (90kPa)

FrontCaster

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

34and4250and60

Quantity

Tread

SmoothSmooth

FrontCaster

Size11x4-513x6.5-6

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi (90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–34inchDeck:34inches(86cm)

–42inchDeck:42inches(107cm)

–50inchDeck:50inches(127cm)

–60inchDeck:60inches(152cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:

–34inchDeck:17.50inches(44.5cm)–Qty:2

–42inchDeck:21.60inches(54.9cm)–Qty:2

–50inchDeck:17.50inches(44.5cm)–Qty:3

–60inchDeck:20.50inches(52.1cm)–Qty:3

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswithno maintenancebearings.

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

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

Deckdesignallowsforbagging,mulchingorside discharge.

•DeckDepth:

–34inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

–42inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

–50inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

–60inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:Ahanddeckliftlever withfootassistisusedtoadjustthecuttingheight from11/2inch(3.8cm)to41/2inches(11.4 cm)in1/2inch(1.3cm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Specications

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

E-Series

34inchDeck42inchDeck

WithoutDeck35.6inches

(90cm)

39.0inches (99cm)

DeectorUp38.5inches

(98cm)

45.3inches (115cm)

DeectorDown45.9inches

(117cm)

53.8inches (137cm)

S-Series

50inchDeck60inchDeck

WithoutDeck47.9inches

(122cm)

47.9inches (122cm)

DeectorUp50.6inches

(129cm)

62.9inches (160cm)

DeectorDown61.7inches

(157cm)

75.2inches (191cm)

OverallLength:

34inch Deck

42inch Deck

50inch Deck

60inch Deck

75.0inches (191cm)

76.0inches (193cm)

OverallHeight:

AllUnits

41.5inches(105cm)

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof Tires,Widthwise)

34inchDeck42inchDeck

DriveWheels28.8inches

(73cm)

31.5inches (80cm)

CasterWheels29.5inches

(75cm)

29.5inches (75cm)

50inchDeck60inchDeck

DriveWheels39.1inches

(99cm)

39.1inches (99cm)

CasterWheels36.9inches

(94cm)

32.9inches (84cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto CenterofDriveTire)

34and42inchDecks

45.6inches(116cm)

50and60inchDecks

48.4inches(123cm)

CurbWeight:

E-Series

34inchDeck42inchDeck

and452cc Engine

42inchDeck and708cc Engine

547lb(248kg)496lb(225kg)562lb(255kg)

S-Series

50inchDeck60inchDeck

752lb(341kg)681lb(309kg)

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

Torque

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

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

EngineMountingBolts

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

WheelLugNuts

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

ClutchMounting Bolt(securedwith threadlocker)

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

Operation

ProductOverview

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Figure4

1.Frontcasterwheel8.Engine

2.Anti-scalproller

9.Seat

3.Height-of-cutfootlever

10.Fueltank

4.Dischargedeector

11.Motioncontrollevers

5.Deckheightadjustment lever

12.Parkingbrakelever

6.Reardrivewheel13.Footrest

7.Controlpanel

Operation

Controls

Note:Becomefamiliarwithallofthe

Figure4controlsinandFigure5beforeyoustartthe engineandoperatethemachine.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”, “RUN”and“START”(Figure5).Insertkeyinto switchandrotateclockwisetothe“ON”position. Rotateclockwisetothenextpositiontoengagethe starter(keymustbeheldagainstspringpressurein thisposition).

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Figure5

S-SeriesModelShown

1.Ignitionswitch

2.Off

3.Run

4.Start

5.Bladecontrolswitch(powertake-off)

6.Chokecontrol

7.Throttlelever

8.Hourmeter

Operation

Note:BrakemustbeengagedandPTOswitch

“OFF”tostartengine.(Itisnotnecessaryforthe operatortobeintheseattostarttheengine.)

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

BladeControlSwitch(Power Take-Off)

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages powertothemowerblades(seeFigure5).

Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchto“ON”to engagetheblades.

Pushdownonthebladecontrolswitchto“OFF” todisengagetheblades.

ThrottleLever

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving throttleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseengine speed(seeFigure5).

•ModelswithExmark452ccEngine:Thethrottle islocatedwiththechokecontrol.Movingthe throttleleverfullforwardwillplacetheleverin thechokeposition.

•Allothermodels:Movingthethrottleforward untilitstopsisfullthrottle.

ChokeControl

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Do Notrunawarmenginewiththechokeinthe“ON” position.

•ModelswithExmark452ccEngine:Thechoke islocatedwiththethrottlecontrol.Movingthe levertothefullforward(Choke)positionwill placetheleverinthechokeposition.

•ModelswithExmark708ccEngine:Pullingup onthechokecontrolwillputthechokeinthe “ON”positionandpushingdownthecontrolwill putthechokeinthe“OFF”position.

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof theseat(Figure4).

Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition.

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrols ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingalever forwardorbackwardturnsthewheelonthesameside forwardorinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionalto theamounttheleverismoved.Movingthecontrol leversoutwardfromthecenterpositionintothe T-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition.

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Figure6

1.Neutrallockposition (handlesout)

4.Forward

2.Neutraloperateposition (handlesin)

5.Neutral(operate)

3.Frontofmachine

6.Reverse

ParkBrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideofmachine,justtothefrontof theLHmotioncontrollever.

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive wheels.

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe brake.

Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen transporting.

Operation

DeckHeightAdjustmentLever

LocatedbelowtheRHmotioncontrollever (Figure4).

Pulltheleverinwardandrearwardtoraisethecutting deck.Allowthehandletomoveforwardtolowerthe cuttingdeck.Movethedeckheightadjustmentlever outwardatthedesiredheight-of-cut.Onlyadjustthe heightofcutwhilethemachineisnotmoving.

Height-of-CutFootLever

Locateattherightfrontcorneroftheoorpan.

Theheight-of-cutfootleverallowstheoperatorto usetheirlegtoassistinloweringandraisingthedeck fromtheseatedposition(Figure4).Pushthelever forwardwithyourfoottoraisethecuttingdeck. Allowthelevertomoverearwardtolowerthecutting decktothecutheightthathasbeenset.

FuelWindow

Locatedontheleftsideofthemachine(seeFigure7).

Thefuelwindowcanbeusedtodeterminethe amountoffuelinthetank.

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Figure7

1.Fuelcap2.Fuelwindow

HourMeter S-SeriesUnitsOnly

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhen theoperatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisin the“ON”position.

OperatingInstructions

ThinkSafetyFirst

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation couldhelpyou,yourfamily ,petsorbystandersavoid injury.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof 85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

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Figure8

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

RecommendedGasoline

Fillfueltankonlevelground.SeeFuel RecommendationsintheSpecicationssectionfor

additionalgasolineinformation.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe

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

Operation

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou, others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipe upanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthemachine indoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never buymorethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss ofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused, keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes untilfuelingiscomplete.DoNotuseanozzle lockopendevice.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascausedcancer inlaboratoryanimals.Failuretousecautionmay causeseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof30daysor less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthat thefueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel system,whichcauseshardstartingAddthe

Operation

correctamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto thegas.

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

FillingtheFuelTank

Makesuretheengineisshutoff,motioncontrolsare inneutrallockposition,andparkingbrakeisengaged. Tankmaximumcapacityis3gallons(11L).

Note:Usethefuelwindowtoverifythepresenceof gasolinebeforellingthetank.

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

1.Shuttheengineoff,movethemotioncontrols outwardtotheneutrallockposition,andengage parkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethe cap.

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Figure9

3.Addunleadedregulargasolineuntilthefuel reachesthebaseofthellerneckanddoesnotll

theneckofthetank.Thisspaceatthebaseof thellerneckallowsgasolinetoexpand.DoNot llthefueltankcompletelyfull.Overllingmay resultinfuelleakageordamagetotheengineor emissionssystem.

4.Installthefueltankcapsecurelyandtightenuntil it“clicks”.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhave spilled.

CheckingtheEngineOil Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine, checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto CheckingtheOilLevelinEngineMaintenance section.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotion controlsouttotheneutrallockposition.

2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakeleverto engagetheparkingbrake.

3.Disengagethebladesbypushingdowntheblade controlswitchto“OFF”.

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Figure10

1.Ignition

5.Bladecontrolswitch–Off position

2.Off6.Chokecontrol

3.Run7.Throttlelever

4.Start

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