Exmark RADIUS Operation Manual

RADIUS®

ForSerialNos.
400,000,000&Higher

PartNo.4502-907Rev.B

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

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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.

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
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informationincludedwiththemachine.

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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.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Specications........................................................18

Systems..........................................................18

Dimensions....................................................21

TorqueRequirements.....................................23

ProductOverview.................................................23

Operation..............................................................24

Controls.........................................................24

Pre-Start.........................................................26

OperatingInstructions...................................27

Transporting..................................................32

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

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............35

PeriodicMaintenance........................................36

EngineMaintenance.......................................36

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

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Exmark708cc

Engine.......................................................48

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Kohler

Engine.......................................................50

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Kawasaki

Engine.......................................................51

CheckBatteryCharge.....................................52

CheckMowerBlades......................................53

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................55

CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll

Bar)Knobs.................................................58

CheckSeatBelt...............................................58

CheckforLooseHardware.............................58

CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................58

CheckTirePressures......................................58

CheckConditionOfBelts...............................58

LubricateGreaseFittings................................59

ReplaceEmissionsAirIntakeFilter(If

Applicable).................................................60

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand

Fluid..........................................................61

CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................62

ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................62

Copper-BasedAnti-seize...............................62

DielectricGrease............................................62

Adjustments......................................................63

DeckLeveling................................................63

AdjustingtheBladeSlope...............................64

PumpDriveBeltTension................................65

DeckBeltTension..........................................65

AdjustingtheParkingBrake............................65

MotionControlHandleAdjustment...............66

FullForwardTrackingAdjustment..................66

MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..............67

AdjustingtheSeatRideSuspensionS-Series

Only...........................................................68

ElectricClutchAdjustment.............................68

Cleaning............................................................69

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................69

RemoveEngineShroudsandClean

CoolingFins...............................................69

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................69

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................69

WasteDisposal...............................................69

Troubleshooting....................................................71

Schematics............................................................73

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Safety

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheB71.4
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer
reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply
withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal
injury.

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor
seriousinjury.

WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeath
orseriousinjury.

CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminor
ormoderateinjury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmay
beavailableonourwebsite.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate
orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate
amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave
adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate

thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe
mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,
substantialslip-resistantfootwear,andhearing
protection.Longhair,looseclothingorjewelry
maygettangledinmovingparts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,

5

Safety

bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe
thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal
injurytotheoperatororbystanders.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,
inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoradd
fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe
engineishot.

•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

DANGER

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

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson
theground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe
used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe
rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do
Notuseanozzlelockopendevice.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

6

Safety

Operation

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer,
becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur
oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass,
brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to
coolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommuferand
enginearea.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill
you.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned
areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes
cancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,
DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts
withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.

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

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass
collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly .

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Stopengine,wait
forallmovingpartstostop,removekeyand
engageparkingbrake:

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor

damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
engageparkingbrake:

–Beforerefueling.

–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.

WARNING

Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan
becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact
withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic
amputationorseverelacerations.

•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesinplace
andworkingproperly.

•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing
awayfromrotatingparts.

•NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate
themowerwhenpeople,especiallychildren,or
petsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen
makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecaution
whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato
bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

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

7

Safety

DANGER

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

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.

•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.

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

Figure3

1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15
degrees

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

3.Water

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

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

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep
slopesordownhillmaycausethemowertolose
traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay
resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades
andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove
stability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)

ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalled
ontheunit.

WARNING

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

•DoNotremovetheROPS.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.

•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbaris
down.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquickly
intheeventofanemergency.

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

•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS
inspected.

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Safety

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.DoNotrepairor
revise.

•Anyaccessories,alterations,orattachmentsadded
totheROPSmustbeapprovedbyExmark.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengine
andremovekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.
Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,
cleaningorrepairing.

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

•LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore
nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot
lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.

•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.

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

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

•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.

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

DANGER

Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay
produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan
explodecausingseriousinjury.

•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway
frombattery.

•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbattery
inanenclosedspace.

•Makesureventingpathofbatteryis
alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith
acid.

•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,
whichispoisonousandcancausesevere
burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor
ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and
rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing
whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith
waterandcalladoctorimmediately.

CAUTION

Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere
ispotentialforsparksandengagementof
components.Sparkscouldcauseanexplosion
ormovingpartscouldaccidentallyengage
causingpersonalinjury.

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF”
positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

9

Safety

WARNING

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

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid
accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctor
familiarwiththisformofinjuryorgangrenemay
result.

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

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,to
ndhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembyplacingthemotioncontrollevers
inneutralandshuttingofftheenginebefore
performinganyworkonthehydraulicsystem.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe
hitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's
recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed
equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towed
weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe
machine,operator,andballast;otherwise
hydrostatictransmissionfailuremayoccur.Use
counterweightsorwheelweightsasdescribedin
theattachmentmanufacturer'smanual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed
equipment.

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

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe
towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance
tostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof
themachine.

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Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror
distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

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

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

107-3069

1.Warning-thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar
isdown.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keep
therollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedposition
andweartheseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhen
absolutelynecessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhen
therollbarisdown.

3.ReadtheOperator’smanual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

11

Safety

109-6014

109-6035

SideDischargeUnitsOnly

109-6036

1.ReadtheOperator’smanual

2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.

3.Heightofcut

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.

115-9625

1.Parking
brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

116-8283

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructions
ontorquingthebladebolt/nutto55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m).

12

Safety

116-8588

1.ReadtheOperator’smanual.

2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob,
andtighten.

3.Pushthemachine.

117-2718

126-0768

RearDischargeUnitsOnly

126-4363

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement
hazard,belt—Stopengineandremovekeybefore
adjusting,servicingorcleaning.

126-4784

1.Heightofcut

13

Safety

126-6464

SideDischargeUnits

1.Thrownobjectshazard

-keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthe
machine

3.Cutting/dismemberment
ofhandorfoot-stay
awayfrommovingparts;
keepallguardsand
shieldsinplace.

2.Thrownobjectshazard,
mower-donotoperate
withoutthedeector,
dischargecoverorgrass
collectionsystemin
place.

126-6599

RearDischargeUnits

1.Thrownobjectshazard

-keepbystandersa
safedistancefromthe
machine.

2.Cutting/dismemberment
ofhand-stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsin
place.

126-8161

X-SeriesUnits

1.ReadOperator’smanual

3.Pressdownonlatchto
unlockseat

2.Slideseatforward

4.Rotateseat

126-8194

S-SeriesUnits

1.ReadtheOperator’s
manual

3.Firmestposition/operator
200lb(91kg)andover

2.Seatadjustment4.Softestposition/operator
lessthan200lb(91kg)

126-9939

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual

2.Filltobottomofller
neck;warning–donot
overllthetank

14

Safety

131-1097

Exmark708ccEngineOnly

1.Oildrain

Exmark708ccEngineOnly

1.Shutdownengineatfullthrottle

MessageDisplay

1.Hour4.Neutral

2.PTO5.Operatorpresence
switch

3.Parkingbrake6.Battery

LHMotionControl

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

RHMotionControl

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

15

Safety

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

TransportLock

1.Heightofcut

2.Pulluptounlockthe
transportlock

126-6570

1.Throttle-fast4.Choke-off

2.Throttle-slow

5.Optionallightaccessory

3.Choke-on

16

Safety

126-8151

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance

4.RefertotheOperator'smanualforgreaseinstructions

2.Timeinterval

5.CheckhydraulicoillevelandrefertotheOperator's
manualorfurtherinstructions

3.Checkoillevel6.Checktirepressure

126-8383

1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.

4.Bodilyharmhazard-lookbehindyouwhenmowingin
reverse.

2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard-keephandsandfeetaway
frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

5.Thrownobjecthazard-keepbystandersaway.

3.Ramphazard-whenloadingontoatrailer,donotuse
dualramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthe
machineandthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;
backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardoffthe
ramp.

6.Tippinghazardonslopes-donotuseonslopesnearopen
water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

17

Specications

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil

•RPM:

–X-andS-Series:FullSpeed:3750±50RPM

(PTOnotengaged)Idle:1500±100RPM

–E-Series:FullSpeed:3600±50RPM(PTO

notengaged)Idle:1500±100RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:7.0gal.(26.5L)

•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:

Kohler:KohlerP/N2405013

Kawasaki:KawasakiP/N49019-0014

ExmarkEngine:ExmarkP/N133-1563

•FuelShut-OffValve:

AllUnits:1/4turn(“ON”,“OFF”).

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:15amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•RecommendedMinimumBatteryCCA:260CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:

Allunits:

–20ampchargingsystemfuse

(notusedonKohlerengines)

–15ampmainfuse

SafetyInterlockSystem

•LCDindicatorsappearforthePTO ,parkbrake,
drivelevers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage
displayontheRHcontrolpanel.

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

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged,
brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare
movedinorenginewillstop.

•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or
bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition
whilebrakeisengaged.

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl:

Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto
threeheights.

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in

slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch
(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting
heighttodesiredposition.

•DeckLiftPedal:Footpedalthatliftsdeck.

•TransportLock:Latchingposition:Automatically
latchesatthetransportposition.

18

Specications

Seat

•SeatType:

–X-Series:

Deluxesuspension(adjustablespring
suspension)seatwithhighback,moldedfoam
ip-uparmrests,andintegralsafetyswitch.

–S-Series:

Standardseatwithfoampaddedseatcushion
witharmrests,integralsafetyswitch,and
adjustableSeatIsolationSystemsuspension
forreducedvibrationandenhancedride.

–E-Series:

Standardseatwithfoampaddedseatcushion
witharmrestsandintegralsafetyswitch.

•Mounting:

–X-andS-Series:Hingedseatframetotiltup

seat.Adjustableforeandaftonseattracks.

–E-Series:Adjustableforeandaftonseat

tracks.

•Armrests:Moldedip-uparmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:Integratedseatswitch.
Timedelayseatswitcheliminatesroughground
cut-outs.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•Twounitizedhydrostatictransmissions:

–X-Series:

HydroGearZT3400

–S-Series:

◊Unitswithsidedischargedecks:

HydroGearZT3100

◊Unitswithreardischargedeck:

HydroGearZT3400

–E-Series:

◊Unitswith48or52inchdecks:

HydroGearZT2800

◊Unitswith60inchdeck:

HydroGearZT3100

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicOilCapaczity:77oz(2.3L)perside

•HydraulicFilter:P/N109-3321

•Speeds:

–X-Series:

◊Forward:0-10mph(16.1km/hr)forward.

◊Reverse:0-7mph(11.3km/hr)reverse.

–S-Series:

◊Forward:0-9mph(14.5km/hr)forward.

◊Reverse:0-6mph(9.7km/hr)reverse.

–E-Series:

◊Forward:0-8mph(12.9km/hr)

◊Reverse:0-5mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.

Tires&Wheels

X-Series:

Drive

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

48&5260

Quantity

22

Tread

K500K500

Size24x9.50-1224x10.5-12

PlyRating

44

Pressure

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

S-Series:

Drive

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

48&5260

Quantity

22

Tread

K500K500

Size23x9.50-1223x10.50-12

PlyRating

44

Pressure

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

19

Specications

E-Series:

Drive

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

48&5260

Quantity

22

Tread

K500K500

Size22x9.50-1222x10.50-12

PlyRating

44

Pressure

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

FrontCaster—AllModels

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

AllModels

Quantity

2

Tread

Smooth

Size13x6.50-6

PlyRating

4

Pressure

13psi(90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–48inchDeck:(121.9cm)

–52inchDeck:(132.1cm)

–60inchDeck:(152.4cm)

•Discharge:

–SideDischarge:Non“R”models

–RearDischarge:“R”models

•BladeSize:

–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)–(3ea.)

–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)–(3ea.)

–60inchDeck:20.50inches(52.1cm)–(3ea.)

•BladeSpindles:

–X-Series:Solidsteelspindleswith.98inch(25

mm)I.D .bearings.

–S-andE-Series:Solidsteelspindleswith.67

inch(17mm)I.D.bearings.

•DeckDrive:“B”Sectionbeltwithself-tensioning
idler.

•Electricclutch:

–48&52InchDecks:125ft-lbMagStop

–60InchDeck:125ft-lbNeo-MagStop

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

–48inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers

–52inchDeck:5anti-scalprollers

–60inchDeck:5anti-scalprollers

–60inchDeck-RearDischarge:

4anti-scalprollers

–SideDischarge:Fulloatingdeckisattached

toout-frontsupportframe.Anti-scalprollers
providemaximumturfprotection.Deck
designallowsforbagging,mulchingorside
discharge.

–RearDischarge:Fulloatingdeckisattached

toout-frontsupportframe.Anti-scalprollers
andsidebumpersprovidemaximumturf
protection.Deckdesignallowsforrear
dischargeornishcut(reduceddischarge).

•DeckDepth:

–S-andE-Series:

◊SideDischarge:5.0inches(12.7cm)

◊RearDischarge:5.5inches(14.0cm)

–X-Series:

AllDecks:5.5inches(14.0cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

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

•MulchingKit:Optional.

20

Specications

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

X-Series—SideDischargeUnits:

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

Without
Deck

47.4inches
(120.4cm)

48.7inches
(123.7cm)

52.1inches
(132.3cm)

Deector
Up

52.6inches
(133.6cm)

57.3inches
(145.5cm)

61.7inches
(156.7cm)

Deector
Down

59.5inches
(151.1cm)

64.6inches
(164.1cm)

72.7inches
(184.7cm)

S-Series—SideDischargeUnits:

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

Without
Deck

47.2inches
(119.9cm)

48.5inches
(123.2cm)

51.4inches
(130.6cm)

Deector
Up

52.6inches
(133.6cm)

57.3inches
(145.5cm)

61.7inches
(156.7cm)

Deector
Down

59.5inches
(151.1cm)

64.3inches
(163.3cm)

72.3inches
(183.6cm)

E-Series—SideDischargeUnits:

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

Without
Deck

46.7inches
(118.6cm)

48.0inches
(121.9cm)

51.2inches
(130.0cm)

Deector
Up

52.6inches
(133.6cm)

57.3inches
(145.5cm)

61.7inches
(156.7cm)

Deector
Down

59.5inches
(151.1cm)

64.3inches
(163.3cm)

72.3inches
(183.6cm)

RearDischargeUnits:

60inchDeck

WithoutDeck51.4inches

(130.6cm)

WithDeck66.0inches

(167.6cm)

OverallLength:

SideDischargeUnits:

48inchDeck52inchDeck60inchDeck

81.7inches
(207.5cm)

81.7inches
(207.5cm)

82.2inches
(208.8cm)

RearDischargeUnits:

60inchDeck

84.3inches
(214.1cm)

OverallHeight:

X-Series—SideDischargeUnits

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

70.4inches(178.8cm)48.4inches(122.9cm)

S-Series—SideDischargeUnits

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

70.2inches(178.3cm)48.9inches(124.2cm)

E-Series—SideDischargeUnits

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

69.7inches(177.0cm)47.0inches(119.4cm)

RearDischargeUnits

RollBar-UpRollBar-Down

70.2inches(178.3cm)48.9inches(124.2cm)

21

Specications

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof
Tires,Widthwise)

X-Series—SideDischargeUnits

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

Drive
Wheels

37.7inches
(95.8cm)

39.0inches
(99.1cm)

40.7inches
(103.4cm)

Caster
Wheels

33.1inches
(84.1cm)

33.1inches
(84.1cm)

38.2inches
(97.0cm)

S-Series—SideDischargeUnits

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

Drive
Wheels

37.7inches
(95.8cm)

39.0inches
(99.1cm)

40.7inches
(103.4cm)

Caster
Wheels

33.1inches
(84.1cm)

33.1inches
(84.1cm)

38.2inches
(97.0cm)

E-Series—SideDischargeUnits

48inch
Deck

52inch
Deck

60inch
Deck

Drive
Wheels

37.7inches
(95.8cm)

39.0inches
(99.1cm)

40.7inches
(103.4cm)

Caster
Wheels

33.1inches
(84.1cm)

33.1inches
(84.1cm)

38.2inches
(97.0cm)

RearDischargeUnits:

60inchDeck

DriveWheels40.7inches

(103.4cm)

CasterWheels31.0inches

(78.7cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto
CenterofDriveTire)

SideDischargeUnits:

48inchDeck52inchDeck60inchDeck

49.7inches
(126.2cm)

49.7inches
(126.2cm)

50.2inches
(127.5cm)

RearDischargeUnits:

60inchDeck

52.3inches
(132.8cm)

CurbWeight:

Unitswith48InchSide
DischargeDecks

849-937lb
(385-425kg)

Unitswith52InchSide
DischargeDecks

862-957lb
(391–434kg)

Unitswith60InchSide
DischargeDecks

901-1006lb
(409-456kg)

Unitswith60InchRear
DischargeDecks

1012lb(459kg)

22

ProductOverview

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

Torque

X-Series:
BladeDriveSheave
MountingNut

130-160ft-lb(176-217N-m)

S-andE-Series:
BladeDriveSheave
MountingNut

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

BladeMounting
Bolt(lubricatewith
anti-seize)

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

Anti-ScalpRoller
NylocNut—Side
DischargeUnitsOnly
(SeeFigure18)

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

Anti-ScalpRoller
NylocNut—Rear
DischargeUnitsOnly
(SeeFigure19)

30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)

EngineMountingBolts

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

WheelLugNuts

90-100ft-lb(122-136N-m)

RolloverProtection
System(RollBar)1/2
inchMountingBolts

90-100ft-lb(122-136N-m)

ClutchRetaining
Bolt(securedwith
threadlocker)

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

RearDischargeSide
Bumpers

10-12ft-lb(14-16N-m)

ProductOverview

Figure4

1.RolloverProtection
System(ROPS)

5.Motioncontrollevers

2.EngineControls(right
console)

6.Parkingbrake

3.Seatbelt7.Heightofcutadjustment

4.Fuelcap

23

Operation

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleversarelocatedoneachside
oftheconsoleandcontroltheforwardandreverse
motionofthemachine.

Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns
thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.

Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition
intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition
(Figure5).

Figure5

1.Neutrallockposition
(handlesout)

4.Forward

2.Neutraloperateposition
(handlesin)

5.Neutral(operate)

3.Frontofunit

6.Reverse

ChokeControl

Locatedonrightconsole(blacklever)(seeFigure6).

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

Figure6

1.Throttlelever4.Ignitionswitch

2.Chokelever

5.Bladecontrolswitch
(powertake-off)

3.Hourmeter

ThrottleControl

Locatedonrightconsole(redlever)(seeFigure6).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.

BrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe
LHmotioncontrollever.

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels.

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe
brake.

24

Operation

Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen
transporting.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedonrightconsole(seeFigure6).

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

Figure7

1.Off3.Start

2.On

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

HourMeter

Locatedonthecontrolpanel(seeFigure6and
Figure8).

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat
theenginehasrun.

Figure8

1.LCDindicators3.Hour/Voltagedisplay

2.Lowvoltageindicator
light

FuelShut-OffValve

LocatedbythelowerLHROPStubemounting.

Thefuelshut-offvalveisusedtoshutoffthefuel
whenthemachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays,
duringtransporttoandfromthejobsite,andwhen
parkedinsideabuilding.

Alignvalvehandlewiththefuellinetoopen.Rotate
90°toclose.

DriveWheelReleaseValves

WARNING

Handsmaybecomeentangledintherotating
drivecomponentsbelowtheenginedeck,which
couldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

Stopengine,removekey,allowallthemoving
partstostopbeforeaccessingthedrivewheel
releasevalves.

WARNING

Theengineandhydraulicdriveunitscanbecome
veryhot.T ouchingahotengineorhydraulic
driveunitscancausesevereburns.

Allowtheengineandhydraulicdriveunitsto
coolcompletelybeforeaccessingthedrivewheel
releasevalves.

Locatedontheleftandrightsidesunderneaththe
enginedeck.

Duringnormaloperatingconditions,thedrivewheel
releasevalvesarepositionedinfrontoftheslots.If

25

Operation

themachinehastobepushedbyhand,thevalves
mustbeinthe“released”position(seeFigure9).

Figure9

1.Frontofthemachine

2.Rotatebypassreleaseknobcounterclockwisetoloosen

3.Leverpositionforoperatingthemachine

4.Pullleverinthisdirectiontopushthemachine

5.Leverpositionforpushingthemachine

6.Rotatebypassreleaseknobclockwisetotighten

7.Engine

8.Releaselever

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

Releasetheparkingbrake.Themachineisnowable
tobepushedbyhand.

Toresetthedrivesystem(seeitem2inFigure9),
loosentheknobbyturningcounterclockwise.Then
pushthereleaseleverontheundersideofmachine
towardsthefrontofthemachineandretightenthe
knobtoholdthereleaseleverintheoperatingstate.
Repeatthisoneachsideofthemachine.

DoNottowmachine.

PTOEngagementSwitch

Locatedonrightconsole(seeFigure6).

Switchmustbepulledout(up)toengagetheblades.
Switchispushedintodisengagetheblades.

DeckLiftPedal

Locatedattherightfrontcorneroftheoorpan.

Pushthepedalforwardwithyourfoottoraisethe
cuttingdeck.Allowthepedaltomoverearwardto
lowerthecuttingdecktothecutheightthathasbeen
set.

Figure10

1.Transportlockknob

3.Heightofcutdecal

2.Heightadjustmentpin

4.Deckfootpedal

TransportLock

LocatedonRHconsoleinfrontofthemotion
controllever(seeFigure10).

Thetransportlatchingmechanismwillautomatically
engagewhenthedeckisraisedtothetransport
position.Toreleasethedeckfromthetransport
position:pushthefootpedaltoremovetheload
fromthetransportlatchingmechanism,pullupon
thetransportlockknob,andletthepedalcomeback
tolowerthedeckdowntothedesiredcutheight.

Pre-Start

Fillfueltankonlevelground.SeeFuel
RecommendationsintheSpecicationssectionfor

additionalgasolineinformation.

26

Operation

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe

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

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their
locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety
requirements.

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe
necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

OperatingInstructions

RaisetheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)

Important:Therollbarisanintegraland

effectivesafetydevice.Keeptherollbarinthe
raisedandlockedpositionwhenoperatingthe
mower.Lowertherollbartemporarilyonlywhen
absolutelynecessary.

1.Theknobmustbecompletelylatchedwiththe
tabsinterlockingasshowninFigure11tolock
therollbarintheraised,operateposition.

2.Applyforwardpressuretotheupperhoopofthe
rollbar.

3.Pulltheknobandrotate90°toholdinthe
unlatchedpositiontolowertherollbar.

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

Figure11

1.Rollbarupperhoop

2.Knobin“latched”position

3.Pullknobtounlatch

4.Rotate90°toholdunlatched

5.Knobin“unlatched”position

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

27

Operation

Figure12

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—Do
NotoperatewithROPS
inthiscondition.

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

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Rotatethevalveandalignwiththefuellinetoopen.

StartingtheEngine

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral
lockposition.

2.Pullupandbackontheparkingbrakeleverto
engagetheparkingbrake.

3.PushdownonthePTOswitchtothe“disengage”
position.

Note:Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe
intheseattostarttheengine.

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

5.Onacoldengine,pushthechokeleverforward
intothe“ON”position.

Onawarmengine,leavethechokeinthe“OFF”
position.

6.Turnignitionswitchtothe“START”position.
Releasetheswitchassoonastheenginestarts.

Important:DoNotcranktheengine
continuouslyformorethantensecondsata
time.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa60
secondcool-downperiodbetweenstarting

attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines
canburnoutthestartermotor.

7.Ifthechokeisinthe“ON”position,gradually
returnchoketothe“OFF”positionastheengine
warmsup.

EngagingthePTO

DANGER

Therotatingbladesunderthemowerdeckare
dangerous.Bladecontactcancauseserious
injuryorkillyou.

DoNotputhandsorfeetunderthemoweror
mowerdeckwhenthebladesareengaged.

DANGER

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

Neveroperatethemowerwiththedischarge
deectorraised,removed,oralteredunlessthere
isagrasscollectionsystemormulchkitinplace
andworkingproperly.

ThePTOpush-pullswitchengagesthecuttingblades.
Besurethatallpersonsareclearofthemowerdeck
anddischargeareabeforeengagingPTO.

Important:Operatormustbeinseatbeforethe
PTOcanbeengaged.

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

2.PullthePTOswitchoutwardtoengagetheblades.

3.Placethethrottleinthe“FAST”positiontobegin
mowing.

DisengagingthePTO

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

2.PushthePTOswitchintodisengagetheblades.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

28

Operation

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral
lockposition.

3.Engagetheparkingbrake.

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

5.DisengagethePTO .

6.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15
seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtothe
“OFF”positiontostoptheengine.

7.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother
unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingengine.

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

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioningone
levertoomuchaheadoftheother.Operatormay
losecontrolofthemachine,whichmaycause
damagetothemachineorinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.

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

Whenthemotioncontrolleversarepositionedfully
outward(apart)intheT-slot,thedrivesystemisin
theneutrallockposition(Figure12).

Whenthemotioncontrolleversaremoveddirectly
inward(together)thedrivesystemisintheneutral
operateposition.

Figure13

1.Neutrallockposition
(handlesout)

4.Forward

2.Neutraloperateposition
(handlesin)

5.Neutral(operate)

3.FrontofUnit

6.Reverse

DrivingForward

1.Releasetheparkingbrake.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe
centertotheneutralposition.

3.Tomoveforwardinastraightline,moveboth
leversforwardwithequalpressure.

29

Operation

Figure14

Toturnleftorright,pullthemotioncontrollever
backtowardneutralinthedesiredturndirection.

Themachinewillmovefasterthefartherthe
motioncontrolleversaremovedfromtheneutral
position.

4.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin
theneutraloperateposition.

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotioncontrolleversinwardtothe
neutraloperateposition.

2.Tomoverearwardinastraightline,moveboth
leversrearwardwithequalpressure.

Figure15

Toturnright,releasepressureontheRHmotion
controlleverandtherearofthemachinewill
movetowardstherearandtotheright.

Toturnleft,releasepressureontheLHmotion
controlleverandtherearofthemachinewill
movetowardstherearandtotheleft.

3.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin
theneutraloperateposition.

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

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

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO .

3.Raiseandlockthedecktothetransportposition
(Figure16).

Thedeckisraisedbypushingthefootoperated
deckliftpedalforward.Thepedalislocatedatthe
frontrightcorneroftheoorpan.

Note:Whenchangingthecuttingheight
positions,alwayscometoacompletestop
anddisengagethePTO.

Figure16

1.Transportlockknob

3.Heightofcutdecal

2.Heightadjustmentpin

4.Deckfootpedal

4.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothehole
correspondingtothedesiredcuttingheight.

30

Operation

Seethedecalonthetopofthedeckliftplatefor
cutheights.

5.Pushthefootleverforward,pulluponthe
transportlockknobandletthedecklower
downtothepredeterminedcutheightbyslowly
decreasingfootpressureallowingthefootlever
totravelrearward.

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers

Itisrecommendedtochangetheanti-scalproller
position,whentheheightofcuthaschanged.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO .

3.Engagetheparkbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitforall
movingpartstostop.

5.Afteradjustingtheheightofcut,adjustthe
anti-scalprollersbyremovingthemounting
hardware.

6.Placetherollersinoneofthepositionsshown
(Figure17).Rollerswillmaintain3/4inch(19
mm)clearancetothegroundtominimizegouging
androllerwearordamage.

Figure17

Forcuttingheightsabove3.5inches(90mm)usethe

bottomhole.Therollerswillstillbeeffectiveagainst

scalping.

1.Anti-scalproller
mountingbracket

2.Cuttingheight

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

7.Reinstallthemountinghardware.

•SideDischargeUnits:

A.Besuretherollerboltsareinstalledwith

thespringdiscwasherbetweenthehead
oftheboltandthemountingbracket(see
Figure18).

B.Torquethe3/8nylocnutto50–55ft-lb

(68-75N-m).

Figure18

1.3/8-16X33/4inch
Grade8bolt

3.Frontrightanti-scalp
bracketshown

2.Springdiscwasher
(conetowardsbolthead)

4.3/8inchnyloc-torqueto
50-55ft-lb(68-75N-m)

31

Operation

•RearDischargeUnits:

Torquethe3/8nylocnutto30-35ft-lb(41-47
N-m)(seeFigure19).

Figure19

1.3/8inchnyloc-torqueto
50-55ft-lb(68-75N-m)

3.Wheelspacer

2.Anti-scalprollers

4.3/8-16X73/8inchbolt

Note:Thefootoperateddeckliftassistlevercanbe
usedtomomentarilyliftthedecktoclearobjects.Be
surethatPTOisdisengaged.

AdjustingtheSideBumpers
(RearDischargeUnitsOnly)

Mountthesidebumpersinthetopholeswhen
operatinginheightofcutshigherthan21/2inches
(64mm)andinthecenterholeswhenoperatingin
heightofcutslowerthan21/2inches(64mm).

Note:Whenbumpersbecomeworn,switchthe
bumperstotheoppositesidesofthemower,ipping
themover.Thisallowsthebumperstobeusedlonger
beforereplacingthem.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leversoutwardtotheneutrallockedposition.

2.DisengagethePTO .

3.Engagetheparkbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitforall
movingpartstostop.

5.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching
position.

6.Removetheboltsandnutsfromeachbumper.

Figure20

1.Bolt3.Nut

2.Bumper

7.Moveeachbumpertothedesiredpositionand
securethemwiththeboltsandnuts.

Note:Onlyusethetoporcentersetsofholesto
adjustthebumpers.Thebottomholesareused
whenswitchingsides,atwhichtimetheybecome
thetopholesontheothersideofthemower.

Transporting

TransportingtheMachine

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Ensurethatthetrailerortruckhasall
necessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredbylaw .
Thoroughlyreadallofthesafetyinstructions.
Knowingthisinformationcouldhelpyou,your
family,pets,orbystandersavoidinjury.

Totransportthemachine:

•Lockthebrakeandblockthewheels.

•Besurethefuelshut-offvalveisclosed.

•Securelyfastenthemachinetothetraileror
truckwithstraps,chains,cable,orropes.Only
usethefourdesignatedtie-downlocationson
themower–twoontheleftsideandtwoonthe
right(seeFigure21).Usetheselocationseven
whentransportingthemowerwithanattached
accessory.Usingnon-designatedlocationsmay
causedamagetothemowerand/orattachment.

32

Operation

Figure21

Rightsideshown

1.Tie-downlocation

•Secureatrailertothetowingvehiclewithsafety
chains.

WARNING

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

Donotdrivemachineonapublicstreetor
roadway.

LoadingtheMachine

Useextremecautionwhenloadingorunloading
machinesontoatraileroratruck.Useafull-width
rampthatiswiderthanthemachineforthis
procedure.Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown
ramps(Figure22).

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Figure22

1.Backupramps

2.Driveforwarddown
ramps

Important:Donotusenarrowindividualramps
foreachsideofthemachine.

Ensuretherampislongenoughsothattheanglewith
thegrounddoesnotexceed15degrees(Figure23).
Onatground,thisrequiresaramptobeatleastfour
times(4X)aslongastheheightofthetrailerortruck
bedtotheground.Asteeperanglemaycausemower
componentstogetcaughtastheunitmovesfromthe
ramptothetrailerortruck.Steeperanglesmayalso
causethemachinetotiporlosecontrol.Ifloadingon
ornearaslope,positionthetrailerortrucksothatit
isonthedownsideoftheslopeandtherampextends
uptheslope.Thiswillminimizetherampangle.

WARNING

Loadingamachineontoatrailerortruck
increasesthepossibilityoftip-overandcould
causeseriousinjuryordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga
machineonaramp.

•EnsurethattheROPSisintheupposition
andusetheseatbeltwhenloadingor
unloadingthemachine.Ensurethatthe
ROPSwillclearthetopofanenclosedtrailer.

•Useonlyafull-widthramp;donotuse
individualrampsforeachsideofthemachine.

•Donotexceeda15-degreeanglebetweenthe
rampandthegroundorbetweentheramp
andthetrailerortruck.

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

•Backuprampsanddriveforwarddown
ramps.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationordeceleration
whiledrivingthemachineonarampasthis
couldcausealossofcontroloratip-over
situation.

33

Operation

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5

1

2

6

Figure23

1.Full-widthrampin
stowedposition

4.Rampisatleastfour
times(4X)aslongasthe
heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground

2.Sideviewoffull-width
rampinloadingposition

5.H=heightofthetraileror
truckbedtotheground

3.Notgreaterthan
15degrees

6.Trailer

34

Maintenance

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing
made,someonecouldstarttheengine.
Accidentalstartingoftheenginecouldseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.

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

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchingahot
enginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore
serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil(Exmark708ccEngine).

•Changetheengineoil(KohlerEngine).

•Changetheengineoil(KawasakiEngine).

Aftertherst75hours

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,looseordamagedparts.

•Checktheengineoil(Exmark708ccEngine).

•Checktheengineoil(KohlerEngine).

•Checktheengineoil(KawasakiEngine).

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktherolloverprotectionssystems(rollbar)knobs.

•Checktheseatbelt.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandcuttingdeck.

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthecuttingdeck.

Every25hours

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

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

•Greasethefrontcasteraxles(S-andE-SeriesOnly).

Every50hours

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

•Checkthetirepressures.

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

•Greasethedeckandpumpidlerpivot.

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

35

Maintenance

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every100hours

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

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

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

•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhigh
temperatures)(Exmark708ccEngine).

•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhightemperatures)
(KohlerEngine).

•Changetheengineoil(changeitmoreoftenunderaheavyloadorinhightemperatures)
(KawasakiEngine).

•Checkthesparkplug(Exmark708ccengine).

•Checkthesparkplug(Kawasakiengine).

•Removetheengineshroudsandcleanthecoolingns.

Every200hours

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

•Replacethesparkplug(Exmark708ccengine).

•Checkthesparkplug(Kohlerengine).

•Replacethesparkplug(Kawasakiengine).

Every250hours

•Replacetheprimaryairlter(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions)(Kawasaki
engine).

•Checkthesafetyairlter(moreoftenunderextremelydusty ,dirtyconditions)(Kawasaki
engine).

Every500hours

•Replacethesafetyairlter(moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions)(Kawasaki
engine).

•Replacethesparkplug(Kohlerengine).

•Replacetheemissionsairintakelter(ifapplicable).

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid(Every250hoursifusingMobil115W50)Mayneed
moreoftenundersevereconditions.

•Checktheparkbrakeadjustment.

Monthly

•Checkthebatterycharge.

Yearly

•Greasethefrontcasteraxles(X-SeriesOnly).

Important:ForKawasakiandKohlerEngines,refertotheEngineOwner’sManualforadditional
maintenanceprocedures.

PeriodicMaintenance

EngineMaintenance

Important:Ifyouareusingamachinewith

anExmarkengineabove5,000ft(1500m)fora
continuousperiod,ensurethattheHighAltitude
Kithasbeeninstalledsothattheenginemeets
CARB/EPAemissionregulations.TheHigh
AltitudeKitincreasesengineperformancewhile
preventingsparkfouling,hardstarting,and
increasedemissions.Onceyouhaveinstalled
thekit,attachthehigh-altitudelabelnextto
theserialdecalonthemachine(reference

Figure1).ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
toobtaintheproperHighAltitudeKitand
high-altitudelabelforyourmachine.Tolocatea
dealerconvenienttoyou,accessourwebsiteat
http://www.Exmark.comorcontactourExmark
CustomerCareDepartmentatthenumber(s)
listedinyourEmissionControlWarranty
Statement.Removethekitfromtheengine
andrestoretheenginetoitsoriginalfactory
congurationwhenrunningtheengineunder
5,000ft(1500m).DoNotoperateanengine
thathasbeenconvertedforhigh-altitudeuseat
aloweraltitudes;otherwise,youcouldoverheat
anddamagetheengine.Ifyouareunsure

36

Maintenance

whetherornotyourmachinehasbeenconverted
forhighaltitudeuse,lookforthefollowinglabel:

Figure24

HighAltitudeLabel

1.Note:Theengineonthisproducthasbeenmodiedfor
useatabove5,000feetelevation.Ifusingbelow5,000
feet,itmustberevisedbacktooriginalspecications.

ServicingtheAirCleaner–Exmark
708ccEngine

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

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

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

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

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

Checktheaircleanerdailyorbeforestartingthe
engine.Checkforabuildupofdirtanddebrisaround
theaircleanersystem.Keepthisareaclean.Also

checkforlooseordamagedcomponents.Replaceall
bentordamagedaircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged
aircleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto
theenginecausingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder
extremelydusty ,dirtyconditions.

RemovingtheElements:

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
bladecontrolswitch,movethemotioncontrol
leverstothebrakeposition,stoptheengine,
removethekey ,andwaituntilallmovingparts
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Cleanaroundtheaircleanercovertopreventdirt
fromgettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.

3.Liftthecoverandrotatetheair-cleanerassembly
outoftheengine(seeFigure25andFigure26).

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Figure25

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Figure26

4.Separatethefoamandpaperelements.

37

Maintenance

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Figure27

CleaningtheFoamandPaperElements:

FoamElement:

Washthefoamelementwithwater.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifitis
tornorworn.

PaperElement:

1.Lightlytaptheelementonaatsurfacetoremove
dustanddirt.

2.Inspecttheelementfortears,anoilylm,and
damagetotheseal.

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

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

Figure28

708ccEngine

ServicingtheAirCleaner–Kohler
Engine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseor

daily—Checktheair
cleanerfordirty,looseor
damagedparts.

Every25hours—Service
orreplacetheaircleaner

precleaner(moreoften
underextremelydusty,
dirtyconditions)(Kohler
engine).

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

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

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,high
densitypaperaircleanerelement.Checktheair
cleanerdailyorbeforestartingtheengine.Checkfor
abuildupofdirtanddebrisaroundtheaircleaner
system.Keepthisareaclean.Also,checkforlooseor
damagedcomponents.Replaceallbentordamaged
aircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged
aircleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto
theengine,causingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder
extremelydusty ,dirtyconditions.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
bladecontrolswitch,movethemotioncontrol
leverstothebrakeposition,stoptheengine,
removethekey ,andwaituntilallmovingparts
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Removethecovertoaccesstheaircleaner
element(seeFigure29).

38

Maintenance

Figure29

1.Cover

3.Paperelement

2.Aircleanerbase4.Precleaner

3.Removetheprecleanerandpaperelement.

4.Removetheelement,andgentlytaptheelement
todislodgedirt.

Note:DoNotwashthepaperelementoruse
pressurizedair,asthiswilldamagetheelement.

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

5.Washtheprecleanerinwarmwaterwithdetergent,
rinse,andairdry.

6.Lightlyoiltheprecleanerwithnewengineoiland
squeezeoutexcessoil.

7.Cleantheaircleanerbaseasrequired,andcheck
thecondition.

8.Installtheprecleaneroverthepaperelement.

9.Installtheprecleanerandpaperelementontothe
aircleanerbase.

10.Installthecover,andsecureitwiththelatches.

ServicingtheAirCleaner–Kawasaki
Engine

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replace

theprimaryairlter
(moreoftenunder
extremelydusty,dirty

conditions)(Kawasaki
engine).

Every250hours—Check
thesafetyairlter
(moreoftenunder
extremelydusty ,dirty
conditions)(Kawasaki
engine).

Every500hours—Replace
thesafetyairlter
(moreoftenunder
extremelydusty ,dirty
conditions)(Kawasaki
engine).

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder

extremelydusty ,dirtyconditions.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe
bladecontrolswitch,movethemotioncontrol
leverstothebrakeposition,stoptheengine,
removethekey ,andwaituntilallmovingparts
stopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Releasethelatchesontheaircleanerandpull
theaircleanercoverofftheair-cleanerbody(see
Figure30).

Figure30

1.Aircleanerbody4.Aircleanercover

2.Primarylter5.Safetylter

3.Latch

3.Cleantheinsideoftheaircleanercoverwith
compressedair.

4.Gentlyslidetheprimarylteroutofthe
air-cleanerbody .

Note:Avoidknockingthelterintothesideof
thebody.

39

Maintenance

5.Removethesafetylteronlyifyouintendto
replaceit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthe
safetylter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,then
theprimarylterisdamaged.Replaceboth
lters.

6.Inspecttheprimarylterfordamagebylooking
intothelterwhileshiningabrightlightonthe
outsideofthelter.

Note:Holesinthelterappearasbrightspots.
Ifthelterisdamaged,discardit.

ServicingthePrimary
Filter–KawasakiEngine

•Iftheprimarylterisdirty,bent,ordamaged,
replaceit.

•Donotcleantheprimarylter.

ServicingtheSafetyFilter–Kawasaki
Engine

Replacethesafetylter,nevercleanit.

Important:Donotattempttocleanthesafety
lter.Ifthesafetylterisdirty,thentheprimary
lterisdamaged.Replacebothlters.

InstallingtheFilters–Kawasaki
Engine

Important:Topreventenginedamage,always

operatetheenginewithbothairltersandthe
coverinstalled.

1.Ifinstallingnewlters,checkeachlterfor
shippingdamage.

Note:Donotuseadamagedlter.

2.Ifyouarereplacingthesafetylter,carefullyslide
itintothelterbody(seeFigure30).

3.Carefullyslidetheprimarylteroverthesafety
lter.

Note:Ensurethattheprimarylterisfully
seatedbypushingonitsouterrimwhileinstalling
it.

Important:Donotpressonthesoftinside
areaofthelter.

4.Installtheaircleanercoverwiththesideindicated
asupfacingupwardandsecurethelatches.

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheEngineOil
Level–Exmark708ccEngine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

andruntheengine;enginedamagemayresult.

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

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool
sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

4.Checktheengineoillevel.

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Maintenance

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Figure31

5.Ifthelevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundtheoil
llcap,removecap/dipstickandaddoiltothe
“FULL”markonthedipstick.Exmark4-Cycle
PremiumEngineOilisrecommended;referto
thefollowinginformationforanappropriateAPI
ratingandviscosity.Alwayscheckthelevelwith
thedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.DoNot
overll.

•CrankcaseCapacity:2.4L(2.5qt)

•RecommendedOilType:Exmark4-Cycle
PremiumEngineOil

–APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,orSL

SAE 5W -30, 10W -30

SAE 30

SYNTHETIC 5W -20, 5W -30, 10W -30

g029683

Figure32

Viscositytable

Note:T opreventextensiveenginewearor
damage,alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelinthe
crankcase.Neveroperatetheenginewiththeoil
levelbelowthe“ ADD”markoroverthe“FULL”
markonthedipstick.

CheckingtheEngineOil–Kohler
Engine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

andruntheengine;enginedamagemayresult.

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

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool
sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

4.Checktheengineoillevel.

41

Maintenance

B

A

C

D

E

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F

G

H

Figure33

5.Ifthelevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundtheoil
llcap,removecap/dipstickandaddoiltothe“F”
(FULL)markonthedipstick.Exmark4-Cycle
PremiumEngineOilisrecommended;referto
thefollowinginformationforanappropriateAPI
ratingandviscosity.Alwayscheckthelevelwith
thedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.DoNot
overll.

•CrankcaseCapacity:1.9L(2qt)whenthelter
ischanged.

•RecommendedOilType:Exmark4-Cycle
PremiumEngineOil

–APIserviceSJorhigher

Figure34

Viscositytable

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

CheckingtheEngineOil-Kawasaki
Engine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Donotoverllthecrankcasewithoil

andruntheengine;enginedamagemayresult.

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

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool
sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

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

4.Checktheengineoillevel.

42

Maintenance

G008804

B

A

C

D

E

G027659

F

G

H

I J

Figure35

5.Ifthelevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundtheoil
llcap,removecap/dipstickandaddoiltothe
“FULL”markonthedipstick.Exmark4-Cycle
PremiumEngineOilisrecommended;referto
thefollowinginformationforanappropriateAPI
ratingandviscosity.Alwayscheckthelevelwith
thedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.DoNot
overll.

•CrankcaseCapacity:2.1L(2.2qt)whenthe
lterischanged.

•RecommendedOilType:Exmark4-Cycle
PremiumEngineOil

–APIserviceSF ,SG,SH,SJ,orSL

g037096

SAE 40

SAE 30

SAE 20W -50

SAE 10W -40

SAE 10W -30

SAE 5W -20

Figure36

Viscositytable

Note:T opreventextensiveenginewearor
damage,alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelinthe
crankcase.Neveroperatetheenginewiththeoil
levelbelowthe“ ADD”markoroverthe“FULL”
markonthedipstick.

ChangingtheEngineOil-Exmark
708ccEngine

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

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

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly
lowerthantheoppositesidetoensuretheoil
drainscompletely.

2.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This
warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandensure
theparkingbrakeisengaged.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

43

Maintenance

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Figure37

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

g029570

Figure38

5.Changetheengineoillter.Applyathinlmof
cleanExmark4-CyclePremiumEngineOiltothe
rubbergasketonthenewlter.

44

Maintenance

B

A

C D

E

F

3/4

g027477

Figure39

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchesthe

engine,thenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling
center.

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

B

A

C

D

E

F

g027484

Figure40

7.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingthe
EngineOilLevel–Exmark708ccEngine

section.

8.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

ChangingtheEngineOil-Kohler
Engine

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

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

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly
lowerthantheoppositesidetoensuretheoil
drainscompletely.

2.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This
warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandensure
theparkingbrakeisengaged.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

45

Maintenance

Figure41

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

5.Changetheengineoillter.Applyathinlmof
cleanExmark4-CyclePremiumEngineOiltothe
rubbergasketonthenewlter.

B

A

C D

E

F

3/4

g038074

G

H

02:00 Min

Figure42

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchesthe

engine,thenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling
center.

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

46

Maintenance

B

A

C

D

E

g027517

Figure43

7.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingthe
EngineOil–KohlerEnginesection.

8.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

ChangingtheEngineOil-Kawasaki
Engine

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

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

1.Parkthemachinesothatthedrainsideisslightly
lowerthantheoppositesidetoensuretheoil
drainscompletely.

2.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This
warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

3.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandensure
theparkingbrakeisengaged.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

Figure44

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

5.Changetheengineoillter.Applyathinlmof
cleanExmark4-CyclePremiumEngineOiltothe
rubbergasketonthenewlter.

47

Maintenance

B

A

C D

E

F

3/4

g027477

Figure45

Note:Ensuretheoilltergaskettouchesthe

engine,thenanextra3/4turniscompleted.

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling
center.

6.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied
oilintothellertube—useoilrecommended
intheCheckingtheEngineOil–Kawasaki
Enginesection.

B

A

C

D

E

F

g027660

Figure46

7.Checktheoillevel;refertoCheckingthe
EngineOil–KawasakiEnginesection.

8.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

ServicingtheSpark
Plug-Exmark708ccEngine

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomes
rst)—Checkthespark
plug(Exmark708cc
engine).

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

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug
ifnecessary.

Type:ChampionRN9YCorequivalent

48

Maintenance

AirGap:0.030inch(.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug-Exmark
708ccengine

1.DisengagethePTOandensuretheparkingbrake
isengaged.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

B

A

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Figure47

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair
isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning.
Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhentheblower
housingisremovedforcleaning.

CheckingtheSparkPlug–Exmark
708ccEngine

1.Inspectthesparkplug

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayonthe
insulator,theengineisoperatingproperly .A
blackcoatingontheinsulatorusuallymeansthe
aircleanerisdirty.

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

B

A

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Figure48

1.Centerelectrode
insulator

3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodes.

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

InstallingtheSparkPlug–Exmark
708ccEngine

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgap
issetcorrectly.

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

B

A

25-30 N-m

18.5-22.1 ft-lb

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C

D

Figure49

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug.

49

Maintenance

ServicingtheSpark
Plug-KohlerEngine

ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Check

thesparkplug(Kohler
engine).

Every500hours—Replace
thesparkplug(Kohler
engine).

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug
ifnecessary.

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate
brandplugscanalsobeused.

Type:ChampionXC12YCorequivalent

AirGap:0.030inch(.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug–Kohler
Engine

1.DisengagethePTOandensuretheparkingbrake
isengaged.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

B

A

g027478

Figure50

4.Cleanaroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfrom
fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing
damage.

5.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

CheckingtheSparkPlug–Kohler
Engine

1.Inspectthesparkplug

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayonthe
insulator,theengineisoperatingproperly .A
blackcoatingontheinsulatorusuallymeansthe
aircleanerisdirty.

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

B

A

g027479

Figure51

1.Centerelectrode
insulator

3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodes.

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

InstallingtheSparkPlug–Kohler
Engine

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgap
issetcorrectly.

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

50

Maintenance

Figure52

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug.

ServicingtheSpark
Plug-KawasakiEngine

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomes
rst)—Checkthespark
plug(Kawasakiengine).

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

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.
Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling
thesparkplugandagappingtoolorfeelergaugeto
checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewsparkplug
ifnecessary.

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate
brandplugscanalsobeused.

Type:NGK

®

BPR4ESorequivalent

AirGap:0.030inch(.76mm)

1.DisengagethePTOandensuretheparkingbrake
isengaged.

2.Stoptheengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

3.Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplug.

B

A

g027478

Figure53

4.Cleanaroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfrom
fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing
damage.

5.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

CheckingtheSparkPlug–Kawasaki
Engine

1.Inspectthesparkplug

Note:Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayonthe
insulator,theengineisoperatingproperly .A
blackcoatingontheinsulatorusuallymeansthe
aircleanerisdirty.

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

B

A

g027479

Figure54

1.Centerelectrode
insulator

3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Sideelectrode

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandside
electrodes.

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

51

Maintenance

InstallingtheSparkPlug–Kawasaki
Engine

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgap
issetcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto16ft-lb(22N-m).

Figure55

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug.

CheckBatteryCharge

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancerandreproductive

harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiodof
timewithoutrechargingthemwillresultinreduced
performanceandservicelife.Topreserveoptimum
batteryperformanceandlife,rechargebatteriesin
storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4
volts.

Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing,battery
shouldbefullychargedbeforeputtingawayfor
winterstorage.

Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital
voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthebatteryin
thetableandchargethebatteryfortherecommended
timeintervaltobringthechargeuptoafullcharge
of12.6voltsorgreater.

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

Voltage
Reading

Percent
Charge

Maximum
Charger
Settings

Charging
Interval

12.6or
greater

100%

16volts/7
amps

No
Charging
Required

12.4–12.675–100%

16volts/7
amps

30Minutes

12.2–12.450–75%

16volts/7
amps

1Hour

12.0–12.225–50%

14.4volts/4
amps

2Hours

11.7–12.00–25%

14.4volts/4
amps

3Hours

11.7orless

0%

14.4volts/2
amps

6Hoursor
More

RecommendedJump
StartingProcedure

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

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

CAUTION

Corrosionorlooseconnectionscancause
unwantedelectricalvoltagespikesatanytime
duringthejumpstartingprocedure.

DoNotattempttojumpstartwithlooseor
corrodedbatteryterminalsordamagetothe
enginemayoccur.

52

Maintenance

DANGER

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

DoNotjumpstartaweakbatteryifthese
conditionsexist.

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

CAUTION

Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly
(wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamagethe
electricalsystem.

Becertainofbatteryterminalpolarityand
jumpercablepolaritywhenhookingup
batteries.

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

WARNING

Batteriescontainacidandproduceexplosive
gases.

•Shieldtheeyesandfacefromthebatteries
atalltimes.

•DoNotleanoverthebatteries.

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

3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+)
terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswiredto
thestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure56.

Figure56

1.Positive(+)cableondischargedbattery

2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery

3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery

4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock

5.Boosterbattery

6.Dischargedbattery

7.Engineblock

4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe
positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.

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

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

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

CheckMowerBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstatedin
theCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection.

3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.

4.Reinstalltheblades(iftheywereremoved)inthe
followingorder:

A.Installtheeitherthesplinedbushingorblade:

•X-Series:

Installthesplinedbushingthroughthe
bladewiththebushingangeonbottom
(grass)sideofblade.

53

Maintenance

Figure57

1.Spindle

2.Blade

3.Splinedbushing

4.Bladeboltwasherassembly—T orqueto50-60ft-lb
(68-81N-m)Applylubricanttothreadsasneededto
preventseizing.Copper-basedanti-seizepreferable.
Greaseacceptablesubstitute.

•S-andE-Series:

Installthebladeontothespindleshaft.

Figure58

1.Spindle

2.Blade

3.Bladedrivewasher

4.Bladeboltwasherassembly—T orqueto50-60ft-lb
(68-81N-m)Applylubricanttothreadsasneededto
preventseizing.Copper-basedanti-seizepreferable.
Greaseacceptablesubstitute.

B.Applylubricanttothethreadsoftheblade

boltasneededtopreventseizing.Copper
basedanti-seizeispreferable.Greaseisan
acceptablesubstitute.

C.Installthesplinedbushing/bladeassembly

andbladeboltwasherassemblyintothe
spindle.Installbladeboltngertight.

D.Placewrenchonthetopspindlenutthen

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

Important:Onreardischargedecks,theRH
bladerotatescounterclockwise.Besureto
reinstallthatbladeontotheRHspindleonly.

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor
componentsusedtoretainthebladecan
bedangerous.Failuretousealloriginal
componentsandassembledasshowncould
allowabladeorbladecomponenttobe
thrownoutfromunderthedeckresultingin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades,
bladebushings,andbladeboltsasshown.

54

Maintenance

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Important:Itisessentialthatoperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortouse.

Note:Ifmachinedoesnotpassanyofthesetests,DoNotoperate.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Note:Topreventenginecut-outsonroughterrain,theseathasa1/2secondtimedelaybeforetheengine

beginstoshutdown.

ChecktheNormalEngineStartingChart

System

ParkingBrake

PTO

MotionControl

Levers

OperatorOutcome

EngagedDisengaged

(Blades)

Bothleversout

(neutrallock)

Inseatorout

oftheseat

Startershould

crank

StateofSystem

55

Maintenance

CheckEngineStartingCircuitChart

Note:IntheCheckEngineStartingCircuitChart,thestateofsystemitemthatisboldisbeingchecked

ineachscenario.

System

ParkingBrake

PTO

(Blades)

MotionControlLeversOperatorOutcome

EngagedDisengaged

Bothleversmovedin,oreither

rightorleftlevermovedin

Operator

inseat

Startermust

notcrank

Disengaged

Disengaged

Bothleversout(neutrallock)

Operator

inseat

Startermust

notcrank

Engaged

Engaged

Bothleversout(neutrallock)

Operator

inseat

Startermust

notcrank

Stateof

System

56

Maintenance

CheckShutdownCircuitChart

Note:Thestateofsystemitem(s)thatisboldisbeingcheckedineachscenario.

System

EngineParking

Brake

PTO

(Blades)

MotionControl

Levers

OperatorOutcome

Runningidle

(1/3throttle)

DisengagedDisengaged

Bothleversmoved

out(neutrallock),

bothleversmovedin,

oreitherrightorleft

levermovedin

Raiseoff

ofseat(but

don’tgetoff)

Enginemust
beginshutdown
within1second

Runningidle

(1/3throttle)

Disengaged

EngagedBothleversmovedin

Raiseoff

ofseat(but

don’tgetoff)

Enginemust
beginshutdown
within1second

Runningidle

(1/3throttle)

EngagedDisengaged

Bothleversmovedin,

oreitherrightorleft

levermovedin

Operatorin

seat

Enginemust
beginshutdown
within1second

State

of

System

57

Maintenance

CheckRolloverProtections
Systems(RollBar)Knobs

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Checkthatboththemountinghardwareandthe
knobsareingoodworkingcondition.Makesurethe
knobsarefullyengagedwiththeROPSintheraised
position.Theupperhoopoftherollbarmayneed
tobepushedforwardorpulledrearwardtogetboth
knobsfullyengaged.

Figure59

1.Engaged2.Partiallyengaged—Do
NotoperatewithROPS
inthiscondition.

CheckSeatBelt

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Visuallyinspectseatbeltforwear,cuts,andproper
operationofretractorandbuckle.Replacebefore
operatingifdamaged.

CheckforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware
oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware
orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

CheckHydraulicOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waituntiltheunitcoolsbeforecheckingthe
hydraulicoil.

3.Checkexpansiontankandifnecessaryadd
ExmarkPremiumHydroOiltotheFULLCOLD
line(seeFigure60).

Figure60

1.Engine2.Expansiontank

CheckTirePressures

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Checktirepressureindrivetires.

3.Inatedrivetiresto13psi(90kPa).

4.Checktirepressureincastertires.

5.Inatecastertiresto13psi(90kPa).

CheckConditionOfBelts

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removeleftandrightbeltshieldsondeckand
lowerthedecktoinspectdeckdrivebelt.

3.Checkundermachinetoinspectthepumpdrive
belt.

58

Maintenance

Note:Noadjustmentsarerequiredforbelt

tension.

LubricateGreaseFittings

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations
andlubricationschedule.

LubricationChart

Fitting

Locations

Initial

Pumps

Numberof

Places

Service

Interval

1.Deckand
PumpIdler
Pivot

12

50hours

2.Front
Caster
Axles
(S-and
E-Series
Only)

12

25hours

2.Front
Caster
Axles
(X-Series)

12

Yearly

Figure61

LubricateCasterWheelHubs
(X-SeriesOnly)

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

Figure62

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench
ats

2.Removecasterwheelfromcasterforks.

3.Removesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxle
assemblyinthecasterwheel.Notethatthread
lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedtolockthe
spacernutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(withthe
otherspacernutstillassembledtoit)fromthe
wheelassembly.

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearor
damageandreplaceifnecessary.

6.PackthebearingswithaNLGIgrade#1
multi-purposegrease.

7.Insertonebearing,onenewsealintothewheel.

Note:Seals(ExmarkP/N103-0063)mustbe
replaced.

8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernuts
removed(orbrokenloose),applyathreadlocking
adhesivetoonespacernutandthreadontothe
axlewiththewrenchatsfacingoutward.Do
Notthreadspacernutallofthewayontotheend
oftheaxle.Leaveapproximately1/8inch(3mm)
fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernuttothe
endoftheaxleinsidethenut.

9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel
onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand
bearing.

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Maintenance

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

11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe
wheel.

12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacer
nutandthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchats
facingoutward.

13.T orquethenutto75-80in-lb(8-9N-m),loosen,
thenre-torqueto20-25in-lb(2-3N-m).Make
sureaxledoesnotextendbeyondeithernut.

14.Reinstallthesealguardsoverthewheelhuband
insertwheelintocasterfork.Reinstallcasterbolt
andtightennutfully.

Important:Topreventsealandbearingdamage,
checkthebearingadjustmentoften.Spinthe
castertire.Thetireshouldnotspinfreely
(morethan1or2revolutions)orhaveanyside
play.Ifthewheelspinsfreely,adjusttorqueon
spacernutuntilthereisaslightamountofdrag.
Reapplythreadlockingadhesive.

ChangeFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Afuellterisinstalledbetweenthefueltankandthe
engine.Replacewhennecessary.

ReplacementFilters

ExmarkExmark

P/N133-1563

KohlerKohler

P/N2405013

KawasakiKawasaki

P/N49019-0014

Figure63

Note:Itisimportanttoreinstallthefuellinehoses

andsecurewithplastictiesthesameastheywere
originallyinstalledatthefactorytokeepthefuelline
awayfromcomponentsthatcouldcausefuelline
damage.

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

2.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand
slidethemawayfromthelter.

3.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

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

ReplaceEmissionsAirIntake
Filter(IfApplicable)

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

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

2.Removethelterfromtheventhose.

3.Insertanewlterintotheendoftheventhose.

60

Maintenance

ChangeHydraulicSystem
FilterandFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst75hours

Every500hoursthereafter
(Every250hoursifusing
Mobil115W50thereafter)
Mayneedmoreoften
undersevereconditions.

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

2.Locatethetwoltersunderthetransmissions.
Removelterguards.

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant
thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic
system.

4.Unscrewlterstoremoveandallowoiltodrain
fromdrivesystem.

Important:Beforereinstallingnewlters,
applyathincoatofExmarkPremiumHydro
Oilonthesurfaceoftheltersrubberseal.

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

5.Loosentheventplugoneachtransmissionand
llthroughexpansionreservoir,whenoilcomes
outofventretightenplug.

ExmarkPremiumHydroOilisrecommended.
Refertothechartforanacceptablealternative:

HydroOil

ServiceInterval

ExmarkPremiumHydro
Oil(Preferred)

Afterrst75hours
*Every500hours
thereafter

Mobil115W50Afterrst75hours

*Every250hours
thereafter

*Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.

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

Figure64

Rightsideshown

1.Filterguardandoillter

3.Transaxledrive

2.Ventplug

6.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith
jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh
enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe
enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing
theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.

7.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto
1/2throttleposition.Disengageparkingbrake.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheels
mustbeturningsoadjustmentscanbe
performed.Contactwithmovingpartsorhot
surfacesmaycausepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof
rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

A.Withthebypassvalveopenandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol
inbothforwardandreverse(5or6times).

B.Withthebypassvalveclosedandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol

61

Maintenance

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

C.ItmaybenecessarytorepeatstepsAandB

untilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom
thesystem.Whenthetransaxleoperatesat
normalnoiselevelsandmovessmoothly
forwardandreverseatnormalspeeds,then
thetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

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

Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic
systembyintroducingcontaminantsintothesystem.

CheckSparkArrester

(ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresult
inpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

DoNotrefuelorrunengineunlesssparkarrester
isinstalled.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved,
replacearrester.

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

ThreadLockingAdhesives

Threadlockingadhesivessuchas“Loctite242”,
“Loctite243”,or“Fel-Pro,Pro-LockNutType”are
usedonthefollowingfasteners:

•ROPSspringpinhousing.

•Sheaveandclutchretainingboltintheendof
enginecrankshaft.

•Hydrocrossmembermountingbolts

Threadlockingadhesivesarerequiredforsome
hardwareonengines—seetheEnginemanual.

Copper-BasedAnti-seize

Copper-basedanti-seizeisusedinthefollowing
location:

OnthreadsofBladeBolts.SeeCheckMower
Bladessection.

DielectricGrease

Dielectricgreaseisusedonallbladetypeelectrical
connectionstopreventcorrosionandlossofcontact.
Dielectricgreaseshouldnotbeappliedtosealed
connectors.

62

Maintenance

Adjustments

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

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbeenough
supportormaymalfunctionallowingtheunitto
fall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstandsor
equivalentsupport.

DeckLeveling

1.Positionthemoweronaatsurface.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

4.Positionthetransportlockinthelatching
position.

5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfromsidetoside.

6.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand
theatsurface(Figure65).Ifbothmeasurements
arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis
required;continuewiththisprocedure.

Figure65

1.Bladessidetoside2.Measurehere

7.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove
completelyforthisadjustment.

8.For60InchDecksOnly:

A.Raisethedecktothetransport(5inch(12.7

cm)cuttingheight)position.

B.Slowlyloosentheadjustingscrewonthe

liftassistspringuntilthescrewcanbe
removed(seeFigure66).Savethescrewfor
reinstallation.

Figure66

1.Adjustingscrew

3.Setgapto3/4–7/8inch
(19–22mm)

2.Bracket

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

SandE-Series—BlockHeightandRakeTable

Deck
Size

FrontBlock
Height“ A ”

RearBlock
Height“B”

Rake“R”

48,
52,&
60

2.56inches
(6.5cm)

2.81inches
(7.1cm)

1/16–5/16inch
(1.6–7.9mm)

60R

2.63inches
(6.7cm)

2.63inches
(6.7cm)

0–1/8inch
(0–3.2mm)

63

Maintenance

X-Series—BlockHeightandRakeTable

Deck
Size

FrontBlock
Height“ A ”

RearBlock
Height“B”

Rake“R”

48,
52,&
60

2.63inches
(6.7cm)

2.88inches
(7.3cm)

1/16–5/16inch
(1.6–7.9mm)

10.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure65).

11.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item1
Figure67)onallfourcornerssothatthedeckis
sittingsecurelyonallfourblocks.Makesurethat
theslackisremovedfromthedeckhangersand
thedeckliftfootleverispushedbackagainstthe
stop,thentightenthefourlevelingadjustlocking
nuts.

Figure67

1.Levelingadjustlocking
nuts

3.Deckhanger

2.Deckliftarm4.Chain

12.Recheckthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeck
skirt.Makesureallattachmentboltsaretight

13.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe
front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe

BladeSlope.

14.Recheckbladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck
levelingprocedureifnecessary.

15.For60InchDecksOnly:

A.Raisethedecktothetransport(5inch(12.7

cm)cuttingheight)position.

B.Reinstalltheliftassistspringadjustingscrew

thatwasremovedinstep8.

C.Setthegapbetweenthespringandbracketto

3/4–7/8inch(19–22mm).

AdjustingtheBladeSlope

1.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevel.Ifthefront
bladetipisnot“R”(seeBlockHeightandRake
TableinDeckLeveling)lowerthantherear
bladetip,adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowing
instructions:

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage
thebladecontrolswitch.

3.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe
neutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake,stop
theengine,removethekey ,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.

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

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

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

7.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item1
Figure67)onallfourcornerssothatthedeckis
sittingsecurelyonallfourblocks.Makesurethat
theslackisremovedfromthedeckhangersand
thedeckliftfootleverispushedbackagainstthe
stop,thentightenthefourlevelingadjustlocking
nuts.

8.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfront
torear(Figure68).

9.For60InchDecksOnly:

A.Raisethedecktothetransport(5inch(12.7

cm)cuttingheight)position.

B.Slowlyloosentheadjustingscrewonthe

liftassistspringuntilthescrewcanbe

64

Maintenance

removed(seeFigure66).Savethescrewfor
reinstallation.

10.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat
surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat
surface(Figure68).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot
“R”(seeBlockHeightandRakeTableinDeck
Leveling)lowerthantherearbladetip,adjustthe
frontdeckhanger.

Figure68

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurehere

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

12.For60InchDecksOnly:

A.Raisethedecktothetransport(5inch(12.7

cm)cuttingheight)position.

B.Reinstalltheliftassistspringadjustingscrew

thatwasremovedinstep9.

C.Setthegapbetweenthespringandbracketto

3/4–7/8inch(19–22mm)(seeFigure66).

PumpDriveBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

DeckBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

AdjustingtheParkingBrake

ServiceInterval:Every500hours

Checktomakesurebrakeisadjustedproperly.This
proceduremustbefollowedaftertherst100hours
orwhenabrakecomponenthasbeenremovedor
replaced.

1.Drivethemachineontoalevelsurface.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch(PTO),move
themotioncontrolleverstotheneutrallocked
positionandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andremovethekey.

4.Setupthemachinetobepushedbyhand(see
DriveWheelReleaseValvesintheOperation
section).

5.Raisethebackofthemachineupandsupportthe
machinewithjackstands.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe
enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing
theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.

6.Engage/disengagethebrakeandcheckeachdrive
tiretomakesureeachbrakeengages/disengages.

7.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,disengagethepark
brake.Removecotterpinfromthebrakelinkage
shaft(seeFigure69).

Figure69

1.Cotterpin3.Brakelinkageshaft

2.Parkingbrake

8.Checkthebothspringlengthsasshownin
Figure70.Ifadjustmentisnecessary,turnthetop

65

Maintenance

nutclockwisetoshortenandcounterclockwise
tolengthen.

Figure70

1.Topnut

3.1.75inches(44mm)

2.Spring

9.Pushtheparkingbrakeleverallthewayforward
anddown.Rotatethebrakelinkageshaftuntilthe
endalignswithholeinlever.

•Shortenthelinkagebyturningitclockwise.

•Lengthenthelinkagebyturningit
counterclockwise.

Insertthebrakelinkageshaftintoparkingbrake
holeandsecurewiththecotterpin.Repeatstep6
andreadjustifnecessary.

10.Whenadjustmentiscomplete,removethejack
standsorequivalentsupportandlowerthe
machine.

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

MotionControlHandle
Adjustment

Adjustingtheheight:

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror
lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethehardwareholdingthecontrolleverto
thecontrolarmshaft.

Figure71

1.Bolts

3.Controllever

2.Slottedhole4.Controlarmshaft

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.
Securetheleverwiththehardware.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol
lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor
maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever
tothecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe
controlleverforeoraft.Tightenbothboltsto
securethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol
lever.

FullForwardTracking
Adjustment

Ifthemachinetravelsorpullstooneside,whenthe
motioncontrolleversareinthefullforwardposition,
adjustthetrackingscrew .

1.Inserta3/16inchhexwrenchthroughtheaccess
holeonthefrontcoverpanel,rotatethetracking

66

Maintenance

screwclockwiseorcounterclockwisetoadjustthe
travelofthelever.

Figure72

1.Accessholeonfront
coverpanel

2.Trackingscrew

2.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward
tracking.

3.Repeatsteps1and2untildesiredtrackingis
obtained.

MotionControlLinkage
Adjustment

Locatedoneithersideoftheunit,belowtheseatare
thepumpcontrollinkages.Rotatingtheendnutwith
a1/2inchdeepsocketwrenchallowsnetuning
adjustmentssothatthemachinedoesnotmovein
neutral.Anyadjustmentsshouldbemadeforneutral
positioningonly.

WARNING

Enginemustberunninganddrivewheelsmust
beturningsoadjustmentscanbeperformed.
Contactwithmovingpartsorhotsurfacesmay
causepersonalinjury.

Keepngers,hands,andclothingclearof
rotatingcomponentsandhotsurfaces.

1.Priortostartingtheengine,pushthedecklift
pedalandremovetheheightofcutpin.Lower
decktotheground.

2.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith
jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh
enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

3.Removetheelectricalconnectionfromtheseat
safetyswitch,locatedunderthebottomcushion
oftheseat.Theswitchisapartoftheseat
assembly.

4.Temporarilyinstallajumperwireacrossthe
terminalsintheconnectorofthemainwiring
harness.

5.Startengine.Brakemustbeengagedand

motioncontrolleversouttostartengine.
Operatordoesnothavetobeintheseat.Run

engineatfullthrottleandreleasebrake.

6.Runtheunitatleast5minuteswiththedrive
leversatfullforwardspeedtobringhydraulicoil
uptooperatingtemperature.

Note:Themotioncontrolleverneedstobein
neutralwhilemakinganynecessaryadjustments.

7.Bringthemotioncontrolleversintotheneutral
position.Thecontrolplatetabsshouldtouchthe
returntoneutralplatesonthehydros.Adjust
pumpcontrolrodlengthsbyturningthenutin
theappropriatedirectionuntilthewheelsslightly
creepinreverse(seeFigure73).Movethemotion
controlleverstothereversepositionandwhile
applyingslightpressuretotheleverallowthe
reverseindicatorspringstobringtheleversback
toneutral.Thewheelsmuststopturningor
slightlycreepinreverse.

Themotioncontrolcovermayneedtobe
removedtogainaccess.

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Maintenance

Figure73

1.Nut4.Returntoneutralplate

2.Stationaryplate

5.Tabstouchingreturnto
neutralplate

3.Controlplate

8.Shutoffunit.Removejumperwirefromwire
harnessandplugconnectorintoseatswitch.

9.Removethejackstands.

10.Raisethedeckandre-installtheheightofcutpin.

11.Checkthatthemachinedoesnotcreepinneutral
withtheparkbrakedisengaged.

AdjustingtheSeat
RideSuspension
S-SeriesOnly

Theseatisolatorcanbechangedtomaximizerider
comfort(seeFigure74).

•Forarmerride,movethesearisolatorrearward.

–usedforoperators200lb(91kg)andover

–mowingroughterrain

•Forasofterride,movetheseatisolatorforward.

–usedforoperatorslessthan200lb(91kg)

–mowingsmooth,wellestablishedlawns

Figure74

1.Seatisolator

ElectricClutchAdjustment

Noadjustmentnecessary.

68

Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanEngineandExhaust
SystemArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

(Mayberequiredmore
oftenindryordirty
conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundenginecoolingair
intakeandexhaustsystemareacancauseengine,
exhaustarea,andhydraulicsystemtooverheat
whichcancreatearehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaustsystem
area.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanalldebrisfromrotatingengineairintake
screen,aroundengineshrouding,andexhaust
systemarea.

3.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe
engineandexhaustsystemarea.

RemoveEngineShroudsand
CleanCoolingFins

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

3.Makesurecoolingshroudsarereinstalled.
Operatingtheenginewithoutcoolingshroudswill
causeenginedamageduetooverheating.

CleanDebrisFromMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanoffanyoil,debris,orgrassbuild-uponthe
machineandcuttingdeck,especiallyunderdeck

beltshields,aroundthefueltank,aroundengine
andexhaustarea,andaroundhydrofans.

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder
Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage
thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor
maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical
orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The
mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe
enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing
theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.

4.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromundersideof
deckandindischargedeector.

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto
theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied
recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal
regulations.

69

Maintenance

BatteryDisposal

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,which
ispoisonousandcancausesevereburns.
Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalorifittouches
skincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,andrubber
glovestoprotectskinandclothingwhen
handlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater
andcalladoctorimmediately .

Federallawstatesthatbatteriesshouldnotbeplaced
inthegarbage.Managementanddisposalpractices
mustbewithinrelevantfederal,state,orlocallaws.

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

70

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,donotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbecaused
byanemptyfueltank.

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

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDONOTpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.PTOisengaged.

1.DisengagethePTO .

2.Parkingbrakeisnotengaged.2.Settheparkingbrake.

3.Driveleversarenotinneutrallock
position.

3.Ensurethedriveleversareintheneutral
lockposition.

4.Batterydoesnothaveafullcharge.

4.

Chargethebattery.SeeCheckBattery

ChargeandRecommendedJump
StartingProceduresectionsin

Maintenance.

5.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose
orfaulty.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals
thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,
applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

6.Fuseisblown.6.Replacetheblownfuse.

7.Relayorswitchisdefective.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Starterdoesnotcrank

8.Faultymodule.8.Replacemodule.

1.Fueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe
correctposition.

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

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

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

7.Aircleanerisdirty .

7.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

8.Seatswitchisnotfunctioningproperly .

8.Checktheseatswitchindicator.Replace
seatifneeded.

9.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose
orfaulty.

9.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals
thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,
applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

10.Relayorswitchisdefective.10.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

11.Faultysparkplug.

11.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

12.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

12.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto
keeprunning

13.Faultymodule.13.Replacemodule.

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Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Engineloadisexcessive1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty .

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe
engineareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthe
coolingnsandairpassages.

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

Enginelosespower

6.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.

6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully
forward)

1.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.1.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

1.Drivereleasehandlenotin“operating”
position.

1.Positionhandlein“operating”position;
seeDriveWheelReleaseValvessection
inOperation.

2.Driveorpumpbeltisworn,looseor
broken.

2.Changethebelt.

3.Driveorpumpbeltisoffapulley .3.Changethebelt.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

4.Replacethespring.

Machinedoesnotdrive

5.Hydraulicuidlevelislowortoohot.5.Addhydraulicuidtoreservoirorletit

cooldown.

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

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.

2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.3.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-sideand

front-to-rear.

4.Undersideofmowerisdirty.4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

5.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.5.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

6.Bladespindlebent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Unevencuttingheight.

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

7.Replaceblades,spindlesand(or)check
fordamagetomowerdeck.

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Enginemountingboltsareloose.3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

4.Looseenginepulley ,idlerpulley ,orblade
pulley.

4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

5.Enginepulleyisdamaged.5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Abnormalvibration

6.Bladespindleisbent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Checkthebelttension.

2.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.2.Installnewdeckbelt.

3.Deckbeltisoffpulley .3.Installbeltonclutchanddeckpulleys,

idlers,andtensioningidlerperrouting
decalondeck.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

4.Replacethespring.

Bladesdonotrotate.

5.Drivebeltnotroutedcorrectly.5.Refertobeltroutingdecalondeck.

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Schematics

Schematics

ElectricalLogicSchematic—ExmarkEngine

73

Schematics

ElectricalLogicSchematic—KohlerEngine

74

Schematics

ElectricalLogicSchematic—KawasakiEngine

75

General Warranty Conditions and Products Covered

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and
conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any

part on these

products and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to

be defective in factory materials or workmanship.

This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third)
owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences
upon the date of the original retail purchase.

Warranty Conditions

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

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

Warranty Exceptions

Warranty Exceptions Warranty Period

• Battery 1 Year - $45 Reimbursement Fee

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

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

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

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

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

There are no other express warranties except for special emission system
coverage. For details, see the emissions system warranty statements
included with your 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. or Canada customers may also call
402-223-6375.

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

Exmark Customer Service Department
The Exmark Warranty Company
2101 Ashland Avenue
Beatrice, NE 68310
402-223-6375 or
[e-mail]

Owner’s Responsibilities

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

General Conditions

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

shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

Such damages include but are not limited to:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

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

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

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

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

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

• Attorney's fees.

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

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

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

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

Exmark Radius E-Series Turf Equipment

4 Year or 500 Hours Limited Warranty

G4502-955_C

76

General Warranty Conditions and Products Covered

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and
conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any

part on these

products and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to

be defective in factory materials or workmanship.

This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third)
owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences
upon the date of the original retail purchase.

Warranty Conditions

This warranty applies to Exmark Radius S-Series turf equipment sold in
the U.S. or Canada for a period of four years or 750 hours (whichever
occurs first).

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

Warranty Exceptions

Warranty Exceptions Warranty Period

• Bags, Belts and Tires 500 hours

• Battery 1 Year - $45 Reimbursement Fee

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

refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty and emissions system
warranty included in the literature packet.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

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

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

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

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

There are no other express warranties except for engine and special
emission system coverage.

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

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

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

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

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

Exmark Customer Service Department
The Exmark Warranty Company
2101 Ashland Avenue
Beatrice, NE 68310
402-223-6375 or
[e-mail]

Owner’s Responsibilities

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

General Conditions

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

shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

Such damages include but are not limited to:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

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

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

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

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

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

• Attorney's fees.

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

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

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

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

Exmark Radius S-Series Turf Equipment

4 Year or 750 Hours Limited Warranty

G4502-956_C

77

General Warranty Conditions and Products Covered

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company,
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and
conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any

part on these

products and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to

be defective in factory materials or workmanship.

This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third)
owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences
upon the date of the original retail purchase.

Warranty Conditions

This warranty applies to Exmark Radius X-Series turf equipment sold in
the U.S. or Canada for a period of four years or 1,000 hours (whichever
occurs first).

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

Warranty Exceptions

 Warranty Exceptions Warranty Period

• Bags, Belts and Tires 500 hours

• Battery 1 Year - $45 Reimbursement Fee

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

refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty and emissions system
warranty included in the literature packet.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

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

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

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

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

There are no other express warranties except for engine and special
emission system coverage.

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

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

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

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

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

 Exmark Customer Service Department
 The Exmark Warranty Company
 2101 Ashland Avenue
 Beatrice, NE 68310
 402-223-6375 or
 [e-mail]

Owner’s Responsibilities

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

General Conditions

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

shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

Such damages include but are not limited to:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

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

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

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

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

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

• Attorney's fees.

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

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

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

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

Exmark Radius X-Series Turf Equipment

4 Year or 1,000 Hours Limited Warranty

G4502-957_C

78

Notes:

79

Notes:

80

ServiceRecord

Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

81

82

G011841

Figure75

Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

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

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

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MI D-MOUNT RIDING AC CESSORI ES AND OPTIONS

EXMARK ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS*

WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

GRASS CATCHER

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

TURF STRIPER

STANDON

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FULL SUSPENSION SEAT

DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

12

V POWER PORT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

TURF STRIPER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

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

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

DUAL-TAIL WHEEL

FLOOR PAN EXTENDER

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SNOW BLADE

SNOWBLOWER

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

WEATHER CAB

*Some accessories and options not available for some models.

PlaceModelNo.andSerialNo.

LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature

Pack)orFillinBelow

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)

SerialNo.

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