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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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