Exmark Vantage Operator's Manual

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance, adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark mower.

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER, CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS ENTIRETY.

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

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor. Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat http://www.exmark.com/manuals.htm.

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.

Contents

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

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

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.....................10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-Start........................................................18

OperatingInstructions..................................18

Transporting.................................................23

Maintenance.........................................................25

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........25

PeriodicMaintenance.......................................26

CheckEngineOilLevel.................................26

CheckBatteryCharge....................................26

CheckMowerBlades.....................................28

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................29

CheckforLooseHardware............................30

ServiceAirCleaner........................................30

ChangeEngineOil........................................30

CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................30

CheckTirePressures.....................................31

CheckConditionOfBelts..............................31

LubricateGreaseFittings...............................31

LubricateCasterWheelHubs........................31

CheckSparkPlugs.........................................32

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand

Fluid.........................................................32

WheelHub-SlottedNutTorque

Specication..............................................34

CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped).................34

ThreadLockingAdhesives.............................34

MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade

Anti-seize).................................................34

Copper-BasedAnti-seize...............................35

DielectricGrease...........................................35

Adjustments.....................................................35

DeckLeveling...............................................35

AdjustingtheCuttingDeckRake...................36

AdjustingtheRearoftheDeck.......................37

PumpDriveBeltTension...............................37

MowerDeckDriveBeltTension....................37

ChecktheParkBrake.....................................37

ParkBrakeAdjustment..................................37

ElectricClutchAdjustment............................38

MotionControlNeutralAdjustment..............39

MotionControlTrackingAdjustment............40

AdjustRHMotionControlHandle

Position.....................................................40

CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load

Adjustment...............................................41

Cleaning...........................................................42

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area..........................................................42

RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling

Fins...........................................................42

CleanDebrisFromMachine..........................42

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................42

WasteDisposal..............................................42

Troubleshooting...................................................44

Schematics...........................................................46

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Whitelettering/Redbackground.

Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.

WARNING:Blacklettering/Orangebackground. Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

CAUTION:Blacklettering/Yellowbackground. Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can notreadEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilityto explainthismaterialtothem.

•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, substantialfootwear,longtrousers,andhearing protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor whenwearingopensandals.Longhair,loose clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving parts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires, bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal injurytotheoperatororbystanders.

Safety

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevel ground,inanopenarea,whentheengine iscold.Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.

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

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline, andstayawayfromanopenameor wheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby spark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine. Neverremovethecapofthefueltankor addfuelwhenengineisrunningorwhen theengineishot.

•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.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed. Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

•Checkthattheoperator’spresencecontrols, safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey arefunctioningproperly.

Safety

Operation

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythe mufer,becomeextremelyhot.Severeburns canoccuroncontactanddebris,suchas leaves,grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer, tocoolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer andenginearea.

•Installandmaintaininworkingordera sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment onforest-covered,grass-covered,or brush-coveredunimprovedland.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan killyou.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall connedareawheredangerouscarbon monoxidefumescancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight, keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake isengagedbeforestartingengine.

•Neverraisedeckwithbladesrunning.

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

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly .

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removekeyandengageparkingbrake:

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting

andoperatingthemower). –Beforeclearingblockages. –Wheneveryouleavethemower.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and engageparkingbrake:

–Beforerefueling. –Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher. –Beforemakingheightadjustments.

WARNING

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

•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin placeandworkingproperly.

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

•DONOToperatethemowerwhenpeople, especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecautionwhen crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect dischargeawayfromothers.

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence ofalcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

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

Safety

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Lossof controland/orlossofoperator’sfooting couldresultinafallwithanarmorleg gettingunderthemowerorenginedeck whichmayresultinseriousinjury,deathor drowning.

•Mowacrossslopes,neverupanddown.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan20 degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecaution onslopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed changes.

•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.

•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.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect

sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop beforeadjusting,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.

Safety

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 ispotentialforsparksandengagement ofcomponents.Sparkscouldcausean explosionormovingpartscouldaccidentally engagecausingpersonalinjury.

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF” positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

WARNING

Removingstandardoriginalequipment parts,orusingnon-Exmarkreplacement partsandaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty, traction,andsafetyofthemachine.Failure touseoriginalExmarkpartscouldcause seriousinjuryordeath.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto tires,belts,andbladeswithoriginalExmark parts.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbya doctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjuryor gangrenemayresult.

•Makesureallhydraulicuidhoses andlinesareingoodconditionand allhydraulicconnectionsandttings aretightbeforeapplyingpressureto hydraulicsystem.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands, tondhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembyplacingthemotioncontrol leversinneutralandshuttingoffthe enginebeforeperforminganyworkon thehydraulicsystem.

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.

1-303508

1-403005

98-5954

103-2076

109-3148

115-4186

1.Interval

2.PowerTake-off(PTO)

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

Safety

116-0404

116-2040

116-3076

116-3260

1.Forwardposition-faster

2.Backwardposition-slower

116-3267

116-3283

Safety

116-3290

116-1886

116-1887

1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

4.Reverse

116-3067

1.PTO-on4.Slow

2.PTO-off5.Choke-on

3.Fast

6.Choke-off

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:850,000andHigher

VT20KAS484;VT20KAS524;VT24KAS484;VT24KAS524

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s Manual

•RPM:FullSpeed:3600±100RPM(NoLoad)

FuelSystem

•Capacity:8.0gal.(30.2L)

•TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87 octaneorhigher;containingnomorethan10% methanolorethanol.

•FuelFilter:ReplaceableIn-line

•FuelShut-OffValve:1/4turnincrements

ElectricalSystem(ElectricStart)

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:15amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:

–30ampmainfuse

–25ampchargingsystemfuse

–10ampPTOfuse

–15ampaccessoryfuse

SafetyInterlockSystem

•LCDindicatorsappearfortheparkbrake,drive levers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage displayonthefrontcontrolpanel.

Note:BecausethePTOmustbedisengaged tostarttheengine,theLCDindicatorwillnot illuminateatthistime.

•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and motioncontrolleversinneutraltostartengine.

(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobeonthe platformtostarttheengine.)

•Mowerbladeswillstopiftherightsidemotion controlleverismovedorreleasedintoneutral lockposition.

•Enginewillstopifthemotioncontrolleversare movedfromtheneutralpositionwiththepark brakeengaged.

OperatorControls

SteeringControl:Fingertipdrivecontrollevers provideindependentspeedcontrol,brakingand neutraltoeachdrivewheelformovingforwardor reverse,stopping,andpowerturning.

Transmission

•TwoHydroGearvariabledisplacementhigh efciencypumpsindependentlycoupledtotwo highefciencyParker/Rosswheeldrivemotors.

•HydraulicOil:UseExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicOilCapacity:2.4qt.(2.2L)

•HydraulicFilterisreplaceablecartridgetype.

P/N109-4180:25microns,10psibypass (Summeruseabove32°F(0°C))

P/N1-523541:40microns,18psibypass(Winter usebelow32°F(0°C))

•Speeds:

–0-8.0mph(13km/hr)forward.

–0-4.0mph(6km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelsreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe movedwhenengineisnotrunning.

WheelDriveSystem

DrivewheelsaredirectcoupledtoParkerwheeldrive motorswith1inch(25.4mm)taperedshaft.

Specications

Tires&Wheels

DriveFrontCaster

Pneumatic (Air-Filled)

SemiPneumatic

Quantity

Tread

TurfMasterSmooth

Size20x10.00–811x4.00-5

PlyRating

Pressure

14psi (97kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–48inchDeck:48inches(121.9cm)

–52inchDeck:52.00inches(132.1cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(3ea.)

–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)

–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith1.00inch (25.4mm)I.D.bearings.

•DeckDrive:

–Electricclutchmountedonengineshaft.

–Bladesdrivenbyonebelt(w/self-tensioning

idlers).

•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtosupport frame,removableforservice.Deckdesignallows forbagging,mulchingorsidedischarge.

•DeckDepth:

–48inchDeck:5.5inches(14.0cm)

–52inchDeck:5.5inches(14.0cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Adjustsfrom1inch(2.5cm)to5inches(12.7cm) in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments

•MulchingKit:Optional

•Bagger:Optional

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

DeectorUp51.8inches

(131.6cm)

56.3inches (143.0cm)

DeectorDown59.6inches

(151.4cm)

64.8inches (164.6cm)

OverallLength:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

PlatformUp59.0inches

(150.0cm)

59.0inches (150.0cm)

PlatformDown74.0inches

(188.0cm)

74.0inches (188.0cm)

OverallHeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

50.0inches(127.0cm)50.0inches(127.0cm)

TreadWidth:(OutsidetoOutsideof Tires,Widthwise)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

46.5inches(118.1cm)46.5inches(118.1cm)

CurbWeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

855lb(388kg)866lb(393kg)

Note:Weightswillvaryslightlydependingon engine.

ProductOverview

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

Torque

CutterHousingSpindle Nut

140-145ft-lb (190-197N-m)

BladeMountingBolt (lubricatewithanti-seize)

55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)

EngineDeck/Mower DeckSupportMount Bolts

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

EngineMountingBolts

15-20ft-lb(20-27N-m)

WheelLugNuts

90-95ft-lb(122-129N-m)

WheelHubSlottedNutsminimum100ft-lb

(136N-m)

WheelMotorMounting Bolts

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

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Platform

4.Motioncontrollevers

2.FuelCap5.EngineControls

3.Height-of-Cut Adjustment

6.ParkBrakeLever

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrollevers,locatedoneachsideofthe topconsole,controltheforwardandreversemotion ofthemachine.

Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe amounttheleverismoved.

Figure4

1.LHMotioncontrollever6.Neutral

2.RHMotioncontrollever7.Forward

3.RHMotioncontrollever inneutrallockposition

8.Frontreference/Speed controlbar

4.Reverse

9.Frontofunit

5.Rearreferencebar

Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral position,theLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage displayonthefrontcontrolconsole(seeFigure5 andFigure7).

Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral positionandtheRHmotioncontrolleverismoved intotheneutrallockposition,themowerbladeswill disengage.

ChokeControl

Locatedonthefrontcontrolconsolerightofthe PTOengagementswitch.

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine. Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe

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

Figure5

1.Throttle8.Fuelgauge

2.RHMotioncontrollever

9.PTOengagementswitch

3.LHMotioncontrollever

10.Choke

4.FrontReference/Speed ControlBar

11.Decklifthandle

5.Messagedisplay12.Fuelcap

6.Parkbrakelever

13.Height-of-cutpin

7.Ignitionswitch

14.Platformlatch

ThrottleControl

LocatedontheRHsideofthefrontcontrolconsole (redlever)(seeFigure5).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe detentisfullthrottle.

FrontReference/SpeedControlBar

Locatedinfrontofthemotioncontrollevers(see Figure5).

Thefrontreference/speedcontrolbarcontrolsthe maximumforwardspeedandisinnitelyvariable fromapproximately4–8mph(6–13km/hr).

ParkBrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe LHmotioncontrollever(seeFigure5).

Operation

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive wheels.

Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage displayonthefrontconsolewhentheparkbrakeis engaged(seeFigure5andFigure7).

Toengagethebrake,pulltheleverrearwardandto therighttopositionintotheengagedposition.

Torelease,pullthebrakeleverbackandovertothe left,positionintotheslotandpushtheleverforward.

Whenparkingonasteepslope,thewheelsmustbe chockedorblockedinadditiontothebrakebeing engaged.Theunitmustbetieddownandbrake engagedwhentransporting.

Parkbrakemustbedisengagedbeforemoving motioncontroloutofneutralorenginewillkill.

IgnitionSwitch

LocatedontheLHsideofthefrontcontrolconsole (seeFigure5).

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

Figure6

1.Off3.Start

2.On

Note:Brakemustbeengaged,LHmotioncontrol leverinneutral,theRHmotioncontrolinneutral lockposition,andPTOswitchdisengagedtostart engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobeon theplatform.)

HourMeter

LocatedontheLHsideofthefrontcontrolconsole inthemessagedisplay(seeFigure5andFigure7).

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat theenginehasrun.

Figure7

1.LCDIndicators

2.Lowvoltageindicatorlight

3.Hour/Voltagedisplay

Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimalpoint isashinginHour/Voltagedisplay .

Hoursaredisplayedwhenthekeyisofforwhenthe machineisrunning.

Note:Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON” positionforafewsecondsbeforecrankingthe engine,thebatteryvoltagewilldisplayinthearea wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.

Note:TheLCDindicatorsappearwheneach controlmeetsthe“safetostart”mode.Becausethe PTOmustbedisengagedtostarttheengine,the LCDindicatorwillnotilluminateatthistime.

FuelShut-OffValve

LocatedontheRHsideofthecontroltowerbehind thekneecushion.

Thefuelshut-offvalveisusedtoshutoffthefuel whenthemachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays, duringtransporttoandfromthejobsite,andwhen parkedinsideabuilding.

Alignvalvehandlewiththefuellinetoopen.Rotate 90°toclose.

FuelGauge

Locatedonthetopleftsideofthetank(seeFigure5).

Operation

Thefuelgaugemonitorstheamountoffuelinthe tank.

DriveWheelReleaseValves

Locatedontheleftrearcornerofthehydrostatic pumps.

Drivewheelreleasevalvesareusedtoreleasethe hydrostaticdrivesystemtoallowthemachinetobe movedbyhandwithouttheenginerunning.

Witha5/8wrench,turnbothvalvesoneturn counterclockwisetoreleasethedrivesystem.

Turnclockwisetoresetthedrivesystem.DoNot

overtighten.DoNottowmachine.

PTOEngagementSwitch

Locatedonfrontcontrolpanel(seeFigure5).

Switchmustbepulledout(up)toengagetheblades. Switchispushedintodisengagetheblades.

TheLCDindicatorwillappearwhenthePTOswitch isengaged(seeFigure7).

LowVoltageIndicator

Locatedonthefrontcontrolpanelinthemessage display(seeFigure5andFigure7).

Alowvoltagecondition(lessthan12.3volts)exists whenthelowvoltageindicatorlightappearsonthe messagedisplaywhiletheengineisrunning.

Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON”positionfor afewsecondsbeforecrankingtheengine,thebattery voltagewilldisplayintheareawherethehoursare normallydisplayed.

Note:Theindicatornormallyappearswhenthe engineisoffandthekeyswitchisturnedtothe “ON”position.

DeckLiftHandle

LocatedontheRHofthefrontcontrolpanel.

Pullthehandlerearwardtoraisethecuttingdeck. Allowthehandletomoveforwardtolowerthe cuttingdecktothecutheightthathasbeenset.

Pullthehandlerearwardandtotherighttolatch thecuttingdeckintotheraisedtransportposition (Figure5).

Pre-Start

Fillfueltankonlevelground.Forbestresultsuse onlyclean,freshregulargradeunleadedgasolinewith anoctaneratingof87orhigher.

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore than10%ethanol,premiumgasoline,orwhite gasbecausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotusegasolinethathasbeenstoredsincethe

lastmowingseasonorlonger.

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

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety requirements.

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

OperatingInstructions

OpentheFuelShut-OffValve

Rotatethevalveandalignwiththefuellinetoopen.

StartingtheEngine

1.LeavetheLHmotioncontrolleverinneutral andtheRHleverintheneutrallockposition(see Figure4).

2.Pulltheparkingbrakerearwardandovertothe righttoengagetheparkingbrake.

3.Pushin(down)onthePTOswitchtothe “disengage”position.

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

5.Onacoldengine,pushthechokeleverforward intothe“ON”position.

Onawarmengine,leavethechokeinthe“OFF” position.

6.Turnignitionswitchtothe“START”position. Releasetheswitchassoonastheenginestarts.

Operation

Important:DoNotcranktheengine

continuouslyformorethantensecondsata time.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa60 secondcool-downperiodbetweenstarting attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines canburnoutthestartermotor.

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

PTOEngagement

DANGER

Therotatingbladesunderthemowerdeck aredangerous.Bladecontactcancause seriousinjuryorkillyou.

DoNotputhandsorfeetunderthemower ormowerdeckwhenthebladesareengaged.

DANGER

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

Neveroperatethemowerwiththedischarge deectorraised,removed,oralteredunless thereisagrasscollectionsystemormulch kitinplaceandworkingproperly.

ThePTOswitchengagesthecuttingblades.Besure allpersonsareclearofmowerdeckanddischarge areabeforeengagingthePTO.

1.Setthrottleto“MIDWAY”position.

2.Releasetheparkingbrake.

3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,operateposition.

4.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrol leverinthecenter,operatepositionandpullup onthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease. Theclutchshouldengageandthemowerblades beginrotating.

5.Placethethrottleinthe“FAST”positiontobegin mowing.

DisengagingthePTO

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

2.PushdownonthePTOswitchtodisengagethe blades.

Note:ThePTOwillbedisengagedbyreleasing therightsidemotioncontrolleverandallowing ittospringoutwardtotheneutrallockposition. ThePTOwillnotre-engagewhentheRHmotion controlleverismovedoutoftheneutrallock positionwithoutpullinguponthePTOswitch. TofullydisengagethePTO,continuetopushthe switchdownward.

StoppingtheEngine

1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral position;movetheRHcontrolleverouttothe neutrallockposition.

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

4.PushdownonthePTOswitchtodisengagethe blades.

5.Engagetheparkingbrake.

6.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15 seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtothe “OFF”positiontostoptheengine.

7.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingengine.

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

DrivingtheMachine

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioning onelevertoomuchaheadoftheother. Operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine, whichmaycausedamagetothemachine orinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking sharpturns.

Operation

Important:Tobeginmovement(forwardor

backward),thebrakelevermustbedisengaged (pushedforward)beforethemotioncontrol leverscanbemovedortheenginewillstop.

WhentheRHmotioncontrolleverispositionedfully outward(apart)intheT-slot,thedrivesystemisin theneutrallockposition(Figure8).

Note:The“N”LCDindicatorappearswhenthe RHleverisintheneutrallockposition.

WhentheRHmotioncontrolleverismoveddirectly inward(together)thedrivesystemisintheneutral operateposition.

Figure8

1.LHMotioncontrollever6.Neutral

2.RHMotioncontrollever7.Forward

3.RHMotioncontrollever inneutrallockposition

8.Frontreference/Speed controlbar

4.Reverse

9.Frontofunit

5.Rearreferencebar

DrivingForward

1.Makesurethemotioncontrolleversareinthe neutralposition.

2.Releasetheparkingbrake.

3.Tomoveforwardinastraightline,moveboth leversforwardwithequalpressure.

Figure9

Toturnleftorright,pullthemotioncontrollever backtowardneutralinthedesiredturndirection.

Themachinewillmovefasterthefartherthe motioncontrolleversaremovedfromtheneutral position.

4.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin theneutraloperateposition.

DrivinginReverse

1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral operateposition.

2.Tomoverearwardinastraightline,slowlymove bothleversrearwardwithequalpressure.

Operation

Figure10

Toturnleftorright,releasepressureonthe motioncontrollevertowardthedesiredturn direction.

3.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin theneutraloperateposition.

AdjustingtheFrontReference/Speed ControlBar

Adjustthefrontreference/speedcontrolbarfor desiredmaximumforwardspeed.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutralposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Unlockthehandlesonbothsidesofthecontrol towerbypullingoutward(seeFigure11).

Figure11

1.Frontofthemachine

4.Forwardposition— faster

2.Controltower

5.Backwardposition— slower

3.Unlock6.Lock

4.Movethebarforwardtoobtainthefastestspeed.

Movethebarbackwardtoobtaintheslowest speed.

5.Onbothsides,rotateandpushthehandlesinward tolockthehandlesagainstthecontroltower.

Important:Makesurethehandlesarelocked inplacesothefrontreference/speedcontrol bardoesnotmoveduringoperation.

OperatingthePlatform

Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatforminthe upordownposition.Itistheoperator’spreference onwhichpositiontouse.

Operation

WARNING

Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmay causeinjurywhenloweringandraising theoperatorplatform.Theplatformmay suddenlydropifnotsupportedwhenthe latchpinispulledout.

•DoNotputyourhandsorngersinthe platformpivotareawhenloweringor raisingtheoperatorplatform.

•Makesuretheplatformissupported whenthelatchpinispulledout.

•Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatform whenfoldingitintheupposition.Push ittightagainstthecushionforthelatch pintolockintoplace.

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformUp

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupis recommendedwhen:

•Mowingneardrop-off’s

•Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolong

•Areaswithlowoverhangingbranchesorobstacles

•Loadingthemachinefortransport

•Unloadingthemachineaftertransport

•Drivinguporbackingdownslopesorramps.

•Turningintightareaswhereplatformmaycontact obstacles.

Toraisetheplatform,pullthebottomupwardand pushittightagainstthecushion.Thelatchpinknob willsnapinwardtolocktheplatformintoplace(see Figure12).

Figure12

1.Platform

2.Raiseupward

3.Latchpinknobsnapsinward

OperatingtheMachinewiththe PlatformDown

Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis recommendedwhen:

•Mowingmostareas

•Drivingdownslopes

Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatch pin,pulltheknoboutward,andlowertheplatform (seeFigure13).

Figure13

1.Pulllatchpinknoboutward

2.Platform

3.Lower

Operation

AdjustingtheCuttingHeight

Thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckisadjusted from1to5inches(2.5cmto12.7cm)in1/4inch (6.4mm)increments.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol leverstotheneutralposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Raiseandlockthedecktothe5inch(12.7cm) transportposition.

Thedeckisraisedbypullingthedecklifthandle rearwardandtotherighttoplaceitintothe transportlockposition.

Figure14

1.Transportlockposition

3.Frontreference/speed controlbar

2.RHMotioncontrollever

4.Decklifthandle

Note:Whenchangingthecuttingheight positions,alwayscometoacompletestop anddisengagethePTO.

4.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothehole correspondingtothedesiredcuttingheight.

Seethedecalonthesideofthedeckliftplatefor cutheights(referenceFigure15).

5.Pullthedecklifthandlerearwardandtotheleft andslowlyallowthedecktolowertothecutting height.

Figure15

1.Heightadjustmentpin

3.Decklifthandle

2.Heightofcutholes

Transporting

TransportingaUnit

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

CAUTION

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

DoNotdriveaunitonapublicstreetor roadway.

Operation

WARNING

Loadingaunitonatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityofbackwardtip-over. Backwardtip-overcouldcauseseriousinjury ordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga unitonaramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;Do Notuseindividualrampsforeachside oftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use enoughrampstocreateanunbroken rampsurfacewiderthantheunit.

•DoNotexceeda15°anglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtrailer ortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledriving unituparamptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking unitdownaramptoavoidtipping backward.

LoadingaUnit

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinstead ofindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.With theplatformup,afullwidthrampprovidesasurface towalkonbehindtheunit.Ifitisnotpossibletouse onefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.

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

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunit whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland driveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp. Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing made,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentalstartingoftheenginecould seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch, engageparkingbrake,andpullthewire(s) offthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudoany maintenance.Alsopushthewire(s)aside soitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthespark plug(s).

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.T ouching ahotenginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheengine area.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours

•Changetheengineoil.

Aftertherst100hours

•Checkwheelhub-slottedtorquespecication.

Aftertherst250hours

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheengineoillevel.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checkforloosehardware.

•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.

•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandcuttingdeck.

•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthedeck.

Every40hours

•Checkthehydraulicoillevel.

•Checkthetirepressures.

•Checktheconditionofthebelts.

Every50hours

•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).

Every80hours

•Removeengineshroudsandcleancoolingns.

Every100hours

•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)

•Checktheelectricclutch.

Every160hours

•Checkthesparkplugs.

Every200hours

•Greasetheliftlinkagepivots.

Every250hours

•Replacetheprimaryaircleanerelement—checksecondaryaircleanerelement;replaceif dirty.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.SeetheEngineOwner’sManualfor additionalinformation.)

Maintenance

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Every500hours

•Replacethesecondaryaircleanerelement(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions. SeetheEngineOwner’sManualforadditionalinformation.)

•Changethehydrauliclteranduid(Every250hours/yearlyifusingMobil115W50)

•Checkwheelhub-slottedtorquespecication.

Monthly

•Checkthebatterycharge.

Yearly

•Greasethefrontcasterpivots.

•Greasethedeckbeltidlerpivot.

•Greasethefrontcasterwheelhubs.

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckEngineOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.

2.Checkwithenginecold.

3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstickand wipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstickandpushitall thewaydownintothetube.DoNotscrewinto place.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.

4.Iftheoillevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe oilllcap,removecapandlltothe“FULL” markonthedipstick.Useoilasspeciedin EngineOwner’ sManual.DoNotoverll.

Important:DoNotoperatetheenginewiththe oillevelbelowthe“LOW”(or“ADD”)markon thedipstick,oroverthe“FULL”mark.

CheckBatteryCharge

ServiceInterval:Monthly

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancerandreproductive

harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiodof timewithoutrechargingthemwillresultinreduced

performanceandservicelife.T opreserveoptimum batteryperformanceandlife,rechargebatteriesin storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4 volts.

Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing,battery shouldbefullychargedbeforeputtingawayfor winterstorage.

Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthebatteryin thetableandchargethebatteryfortherecommended timeintervaltobringthechargeuptoafullcharge of12.6voltsorgreater.

Important:Makesurethenegativebattery cablesaredisconnectedandthebatterycharger usedforchargingthebatteryhasanoutputof 16voltsand7ampsorlesstoavoiddamaging thebattery(seechartforrecommendedcharger settings).

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

Maintenance

Voltage Reading

Percent Charge

Maximum Charger Settings

Charging Interval

11.7–12.00–25%

14.4volts/4 amps

3Hours

11.7orless

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.

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)canimmediatelydamage theelectricalsystem.

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 thestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure16.

Maintenance

Figure16

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).

ReleasetheCushionforRear Access

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Thecushioncanbereleasedforrearaccesstothe machineformaintenanceoradjustment.

1.Lowertheplatform.

2.Removethehairpincotterpinsoneachsideof thecushion.

3.Pushtheplasticslidestotheinside.

4.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.

5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe machine.

6.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinson bothsidesofthemachine(Figure17).

7.Pushtheplasticslidesintothecushionbracket andsecurethemwithahairpin.

Figure17

1.Plasticslide

2.Cushionbracketwithkeyhole

3.Hairpin

CheckMowerBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstatedin theCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection.

3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.

4.Reinstalltheblades(iftheywereremoved)inthe followingorder:

Maintenance

A.Installbushingthroughbladewithbushing

angeonbottom(grass)sideofblade.

Figure18

1.Installbushinginbladepriortoinstallingbushingin spindle.

B.Installbushing/bladeassemblyintospindle.

Figure19

1.Usewrenchherefor bladeinstallation.This nuthasbeentorquedto 140–145ft-lb(190–197 N-m)

2.Torqueto55-60ft-lb (75-81N-m)Apply lubricanttothreads asneededtoprevent seizing.Copper-based anti-seizepreferable. Greaseacceptable substitute.

C.Applylubricanttothreadsofbladeboltas

neededtopreventseizing.Copper-based anti-seizepreferable.Greaseacceptable substitute.Installbladeboltngertight.Place wrenchonthetopspindlenutthentorquethe bladeboltsto55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m).

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor componentsusedtoretainthebladecan bedangerous.Failuretousealloriginal componentsandassembledasshowncould allowabladeorbladecomponenttobe thrownoutfromunderthedeckresultingin seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades, bladebushings,andbladeboltsasshown.

CheckSafetyInterlock System

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•Donottamperwiththeinterlock switches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe mowerbladesfromrotatingunless:

•Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedto thecenter,operatingposition.

•Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)ispulledon.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostop themowerbladesifyoumoveorreleasetheright sidemotioncontrolleverintotheneutrallock position.

•Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedto thecenter,operatingposition,theparkingbrake isengaged,andthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is pulledon.

CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

1.Starttheengine.

2.Settheparkingbrake.

Maintenance

3.Movethemotioncontrolleversforward.

Theengineshouldinitiateshutdownafter momentarypause.

4.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.

5.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe center,operatingposition.

6.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrol leverinthecenter,operatingpositionandpullup onthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease. Theclutchshouldengageandthemowerblades beginrotating.

7.Moveorreleasetherightsidemotioncontrol leverintotheneutralposition.Theblades

shouldstoprotatingandtheengineshould continuerunning.

8.Pushthebladecontrolswitchdownandmove therightsidemotioncontrollevertothecenter, operatingposition.

9.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrol leverinthecenter,operatingpositionandpullup onthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease. Theclutchshouldengageandthemowerblades beginrotating.

10.Pushthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)downtothe offposition.Thebladesshouldstoprotating.

11.Withtheenginerunning,pullupthebladecontrol switch(PTO)andreleasewithoutholdingright sidemotioncontrollevertothecenter,operating position.Thebladesshouldnotrotate.

CheckforLooseHardware

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Visuallyinspectmachineforanyloosehardware oranyotherpossibleproblem.Tightenhardware orcorrecttheproblembeforeoperating.

ServiceAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Every250hours—Replace

theprimaryaircleaner element—check secondaryaircleaner element;replaceifdirty. (Mayneedmoreoften undersevereconditions. SeetheEngineOwner’s

Manualforadditional information.)

Every500hours—Replace thesecondaryaircleaner element(Mayneedmore oftenundersevere conditions.Seethe EngineOwner’sManual foradditionalinformation.)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.SeetheEngineOwner’sManualformaintenance instructions.

ChangeEngineOil

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours(May needmoreoftenunder severeconditions.)

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Drainoilwhileengineiswarmfromoperation.

3.Theoildrainhoseassemblyislocatedontheleft sideoftheengine.

Placepanundermachinetocatchoil.Removeoil drainplug.Allowoiltodrainandreplaceoildrain plug.Torqueplugto20-24ft-lb(27-33N-m).

4.ReplacetheoillterpertheEngineOwner’s Manual.Cleanaroundtheoillterandcarefully removethelterbyunscrewingit.Makesureno oildrainsontothebeltdriveorclutchthrough theholesintheenginedeck.Beforethenew lterisinstalled,applyathincoatingofoilonthe surfaceoftherubberseal.Turnlterclockwise untilrubbersealcontactsthelteradapter,then tightenlteranadditional2/3to3/4turn.

5.Cleanaroundoilllcapandremovecap.Fillto speciedcapacityandreplacecap.

6.Useoilrecommendedinengineowner’smanual. DoNotoverll.Starttheengineandcheckfor leaks.Stopengineandrecheckoillevel.

7.Wipeupanyspilledoilfromenginedeck mountingsurfaces.

CheckHydraulicOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

Maintenance

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanareaaroundhydraulicreservoircapand removecap.Oillevelshouldbetothetopofthe bafeinsidethetank.Ifnot,addoil.UseExmark PremiumHydrooil.Replacehydraulicreservoir capandtightenuntilsnug.DoNotovertighten.

Note:Thebafeislabeled“HOT”and “COLD”.Theoillevelvarieswiththe temperatureoftheoil.The“HOT”levelshows thelevelofoilwhenitisat225°F(107°C).The “COLD”levelshowstheleveloftheoilwhen itisat75°F(24°C).Filltotheappropriatelevel dependinguponthetemperatureoftheoil.For example:Iftheoilisabout150°F(65°C),llto halfwaybetweenthe“HOT”and“COLD”levels. Iftheoilisatroomtemperature(about75°F (24°C)),llonlytothe“COLD”level.

CheckTirePressures

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Checktirepressureindrivetires.

3.Inatedrivetiresto12–16psi(83–110kPa).

4.Semi-pneumaticcastertiresdonotneedtobe inated.

CheckConditionOfBelts

ServiceInterval:Every40hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removethemowerdeckbeltshieldtocheck mowerbladedrivebeltcondition.

3.Lookunderenginedecktocheckthepumpdrive beltcondition.

4.Checkallidlerarmstobesuretheypivotfreely .

LubricateGreaseFittings

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.LubricatettingswithNGLIgrade#2 multi-purposegungrease.

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations andlubricationschedule.

LubricationChart

Fitting

Locations

Initial

Pumps

Numberof

Places

Service

Interval

1.LiftLinkage Pivots

1–2

Every200

hours

2.DeckBeltIdler Pivot

Yearly

3.FrontCaster WheelHubs

*Yearly

4.FrontCaster Pivots

*Yearly

*Seestep3forspeciallubricationinstructionson thefrontcasterpivots.

3.Lubricatefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.Remove hexplugandcap.Threadgreasezerkinholeand pumpwithgreaseuntilitoozesoutaroundtop bearing.Removegreasezerkandthreadplugback in.Placecapbackon.

LubricateCasterWheelHubs

ServiceInterval:Yearly

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

Maintenance

Figure20

1.Sealguard2.Spacernutwithwrench ats

2.Removecasterwheelfromcasterforks.

3.Removesealguardsfromthewheelhub.

4.Removeoneofthespacernutsfromtheaxle assemblyinthecasterwheel.Notethatthread lockingadhesivehasbeenappliedtolockthe spacernutstotheaxle.Removetheaxle(with theotherspacernutstillassembledtoit)from thewheelassembly .

5.Pryoutseals,andinspectbearingsforwearor damageandreplaceifnecessary.

6.PackthebearingswithaNGLIgrade#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.

10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof NGLIgrade#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.

CheckSparkPlugs

ServiceInterval:Every160hours

Removesparkplugs,checkconditionandresetgaps, orreplacewithnewplugs.SeeEngineOwner’s Manual.

ChangeFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Afuellterisinstalledinthefuellinebetweenthe fueltankandtheengine.Replacewhennecessary.

ReplacementFilters

KawasakiKawasaki

P/N49019-7005

ChangeHydraulicSystem FilterandFluid

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours

Every500hours/Yearly (whichevercomes rst)thereafter (Every250hours/Yearlyif usingMobil115W50)

Note:UseonlyExmarkPartNo.109–4180for

Summeruseabove32°F(0°C)orP/N1-523541for Winterusebelow32°F(0°C)(RefertoTransmission sectioninSpecicationsforlterspecications).

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

Maintenance

2.Carefullycleanareaaroundlter.Itisimportant thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic system.

3.Unscrewltertoremoveandallowoiltodrain fromreservoir.

Important:Beforereinstallingnewlter,ll itwithExmarkPremiumHydrooilandapply athincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber seal.

Turnlterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthe lteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional 2/3to3/4turn.

4.FillreservoirasstatedinCheckHydraulicOil

Level.

ExmarkPremiumHydroOilisrecommended. Refertothechartforanacceptablealternative:

HydroOil

ChangeInterval

ExmarkPremiumHydro Oil(Preferred)

500Hours

Mobil115W50

250Hours

5.Loosenlter1/2turnandallowasmallamount ofoiltoleakfromtheoillter(thisallowsairto bepurgedfromtheoillterandsupplyhosefrom thehydraulicreservoir).Turnlterclockwise untilrubbersealcontactsthelteradapter.Then tightenthelteranadditional2/3to3/4turn.

6.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

CAUTION

Raisingthemowerdeckforserviceor maintenancerelyingsolelyonmechanical orhydraulicjackscouldbedangerous.The mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmaynotbe enoughsupportormaymalfunctionallowing theunittofall,whichcouldcauseinjury.

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

7.Ifeitherdrivewheeldoesnotrotate,oneorboth ofthechargepumps(locatedonthetopofthe mainpumpasshowninFigure21)mayhavelost their“prime”.RefertoHydraulicSystemAir Purgesection.

Note:DoNotchangehydraulicsystemoil(except forwhatcanbedrainedwhenchanginglter),unless itisfelttheoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeen extremelyhot.

Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic systembyintroducingcontaminatesintothesystem.

HydraulicSystemAirPurge

ServiceInterval:Asrequired

Airmustbepurgedfromthehydraulicsystem whenanyhydrauliccomponents,includingoil lter,areremovedoranyofthehydrauliclinesare disconnected.

Thecriticalareaforpurgingairfromthehydraulic systemisbetweentheoilreservoirandeach chargepumplocatedonthetopofeachvariable displacementpump(Figure21).Airinotherpartsof thehydraulicsystemwillbepurgedthroughnormal operationoncethechargepumpis“primed”.

Figure21

1.Chargepumpcap2.Loosen11/2turnsonly

1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Raisetherearofthemachineupontojackstands highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe ground.

2.CheckoillevelasstatedinCheckHydraulicOil Levelsection.

3.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto fullthrottleposition.MoveRHmotioncontrol leverinward(together)andmovebothlevers forwardwithequalpressure.

Ifeitherdrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossible toassistthepurgingofthechargepumpby carefullyrotatingthetireintheforwardposition.

Maintenance

Note:Itisnecessarytolightlytouchthecharge

pumpcapwithyourhandtocheckthepump temperature.Ifthecapistoohottotouch,turn offengine.Thepumpsmaybedamagedifthe pumpbecomestoohot.

Ifeitherdrivewheelstilldoesnotrotatecontinue withstep4.

4.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthe chargepumphousings.

5.To“prime”chargepump,loosentwohexsocket headcapscrews(showninFigure21)11/2turns only.Makesureengineisnotrunning.Lift thechargepumphousingupwardandwaitfor asteadyowofoiltoowoutfromunderthe housing.Retightenthecapscrews.Dothisfor bothpumps.

Note:Hydraulicreservoircanbepressurizedup to5psitospeedthisprocess.

6.Ifeitherdrivewheelstilldoesnotrotate,stop andrepeatsteps4and5abovefortherespective pump.Ifwheelsrotateslowly,thesystemmay primeafteradditionalrunning.Checkoillevel asstatedinChecktheHydraulicOilLevel section.

7.Allowunittorunseveralminutesafterthecharge pumpsare“primed”withdrivesysteminthefull speedposition.CheckoillevelasstatedinCheck theHydraulicOilLevelsection.

8.Checkhydrodrivelinkageadjustmentasstatedin HydroDriveLinkageAdjustmentsectionin Adjustments.

WheelHub-SlottedNut TorqueSpecication

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours

Every500hoursthereafter

Whentighteningtheslottednutonthewheelmotor taperedshaft:

1.Torquetheslottednutto100ft-lb(136N-m).

2.Furthertightenthenutuntilthenextsetofslots lineupwiththecrossholeintheshaft.

3.Replacecotterpin.

Note:DoNotuseanti-seizecompoundonthe wheelhub.

CheckSparkArrester

(ifequipped)

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

WARNING

Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineis stopped.Hotparticlesexhaustedduring engineoperationmayigniteammable materials.Firemayresultinpersonalinjury orpropertydamage.

DoNotrefuelorrunengineunlessspark arresterisinstalled.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Waitformufertocool.

3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved, replacearrester.

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

ThreadLockingAdhesives

Threadlockingadhesivessuchas“Loctite242” or“Fel-Pro,Pro-LockNutType”areusedonthe followingfasteners:

•Pumpsheavesetscrews.

•Sheaveretainingboltinendofenginecrankshaft.

•Casterwheelspacernuts.

MobilHTSGrease(Or Food-GradeAnti-seize)

MobilHTSgrease(orfood-gradeanti-seize)isused inthefollowinglocations:

•Betweenthecutterhousingspindleandbearings.

•Betweenthecutterhousingspindleandsheave.

•Undertopcutterhousingbearingguard.

Maintenance

Copper-BasedAnti-seize

Copper-basedanti-seizeisusedinthefollowing locations:

•OnthreadsofBladeBolts.SeeCheckMower Bladessection.

•Betweenenginecrankshaftandpumpandblade drivesheaves.

•Onclutcharmassemblybetweenbearingsand shaftandbetweenlowersheaveandshaft.

•Betweenpumpshaftsandsheaves.

DielectricGrease

Dielectricgreaseisusedonallbladetypeelectrical connectionstopreventcorrosionandlossofcontact.

Adjustments

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

CAUTION

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

DeckLeveling

Note:Sidetosidedecklevelingshouldbedoneby

anAuthorizedServiceDealer.Smalladjustmentscan beaccomplishedbyincreasingthetirepressurein thetireonthelowside.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

3.Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.Ifneeded, adjusttotherecommendedination;referto CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

4.Settheheightofcutlevertothe3inch(7.6cm) position.

5.Raisethedischargedeector.

6.Carefullyrotatethebladesfronttorear.Measure fromthetipofthefrontbladetothelevelsurface (Figure22).Thebladesshouldmeasure3inches (7.6cm).

Maintenance

Figure22

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurehere

7.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand theatsurface(Figure23).Ifbothmeasurements arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis required;contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Figure23

1.Bladessidetoside2.Measurehere

8.Lowerthedischargedeector.

AdjustingtheCuttingDeck Rake

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

3.Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.Ifneeded, adjusttotherecommendedination;referto CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

4.Checkandadjustthesidetosidebladelevelif youhavenotcheckedthesetting;refertoDeck Leveling.

5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfronttorear (Figure24).Measurefromthetipofthefront bladetothelevelsurfaceandthetipoftherear bladetothelevelsurfaceonallblades.Theblades shouldbe1/4inch(6.4mm)lowerinthefront thanintherear.

Figure24

1.Bladesfronttorear

2.Measurehere

6.Loosentherearlocknutsonbothadjustment rods(Figure25).

Figure25

1.Adjustmentrod3.Frontlocknut

2.Rearlocknut

Note:Makesuretheenginedeckbrackets arerestingrmlyontherearliftpoints(see Figure26).Ifitisliftingoff,tightenthefront locknutoftheadjustingrodontheoppositeside.

Maintenance

Figure26

1.Rearliftpoints

2.Enginedeckbrackets

7.Toraisethefrontofthemowingdeck,tightenthe frontlockingnutsbythesameamountonboth frontadjustingrods.Tightenbothrearlocking nuts.Checkthesidetosidelevelofthemower again;refertoDeckLeveling.

Note:Rakeadjustmentsmayaffectthemotion controlneutralposition.SeetheMotionControl

NeutralAdjustmentandMotionControl TrackingAdjustmentsectionsinMaintenance.

AdjustingtheRearofthe Deck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

3.Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.Ifneeded, adjusttotherecommendedination;referto CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem Maintenancesection.

4.Settheheightofcuttothe3inch(7.6cm) position.

5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfronttorear.Measure fromthetipofthefrontbladetothelevelsurface. Thebladesshouldmeasure3inches(7.6cm).

6.Ifitdoesnotmeasurecorrectly,locatethe height-of-cutrodontherightsideofthemachine (seeFigure27).

Figure27

1.Adjustmentscrew

7.Turntheadjustmentscrewuntilthebladetips match3inches(7.6cm).

PumpDriveBeltTension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

MowerDeckDriveBelt Tension

Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.

ChecktheParkBrake

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Shutoffengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

3.Whentheparkbrakeisreleased,thebrakebars shouldliftoffthetiresandthehandlevershould travelforwardtotheendoftheslotinthecontrol panel.Whenengagingthebrake,thehandlever shouldtravel3/4inch(19mm)atthecontrol panelslotwhenthebrakebarsrstcontactthe tire.Measurethegapfromthefrontofthelever totheendoftheslotinthecontrolpanelwhen thebrakebarcontactsthetire.

ParkBrakeAdjustment

Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely ,an adjustmentisrequired.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Shutoffengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto stop.

3.Disengagetheparkbrake.

Maintenance

4.Toadjustthebrake,removethehairpin,washer, andclevispinfromthelowerbrakeleverandyoke asshowninFigure28.

Figure28

1.Jamnut4.Lowerbrakelever

2.Yoke5.Washer

3.Clevispin

6.Hairpin

5.Loosenthejamnut.

6.Rotatetheyoke.T otightenthebrake,rotatethe yokeup.Toloosenthebrake,rotatetheyoke down.

Note:Thebrakerodshouldbethreadedinto bothyokesthesamedistance.

7.Securetheyoketolowerbrakeleverwiththe hairpin,washer,andclevispin.

8.Tightenthejamnut.

9.Checkthebrakeoperationagain.

10.Afterthebrakeisadjusted,theleverswitchneeds tobechecked.

11.Checkthegapbetweenthebrakeleverandthe switchasshowninFigure29.Thegapneedsto bean1/8inch(3mm)withthebrakeengaged.

Figure29

1.Switch

3.Brakelever

2.1/8inch(3mm)gap neededbetweenswitch andbrakelever

12.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitch andadjusttheswitch.

ElectricClutchAdjustment

ServiceInterval:Every100hours

Theclutchisadjustabletoensureproperengagement andproperbraking.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, andremovekey.Engageparkingbrake.Allow themachinetocoolcompletelybeforestarting theseinstructions.

2.Inserta0.015–0.021inch(0.381–0.533mm) feelergaugethroughoneinspectionslotinthe sideoftheassembly.Makesureitisbetweenthe armatureandtherotorfrictionsurfaces.

3.Thegapshouldbeatleast0.015(0.381mm)and notmorethan0.021(0.533mm).Ifadjustmentis needed,thensetat0.015(0.381mm)foreachof thethreeadjustmentslotpositions.

4.Tightenthelocknutsuntilthereisslightbinding onthefeelergaugebutitcanbemovedeasily withintheairgap(seeFigure30).

Maintenance

Figure30

1.Adjustingnut3.Feelergauge

2.Slot

MotionControlNeutral Adjustment

Checktoseeifanadjustmentisrequired:

1.Withtheengineoff,turntheignitionswitchto the“ON”position.

2.LocatetheLCDindicatorinthemessagedisplay.

Figure31

1.NeutralLCDindicator

3.Withthemotioncontrolleversintheneutral position(seeFigure4)(withnoforceonthelever eitherforwardorback),theneutralLCDindicator shouldappear.

4.Iftheindicatorilluminates,movetheRHlever rstforward,thenbackward,notingtheposition ofthecontrolleverwhentheindicatordisappears. Theamountofmovement,bothforwardand back,shouldbeapproximatelythesame;ifnot, gotostep6.

5.Iftheindicatordoesnotilluminate,moveboth motioncontrolleversforwardandthenbackward. Continuetowatchthemessagedisplayandnote thepositionofthecontrolswhenitappears.

6.Loosenthelocknutsontheturnbuckleonthe RHmotioncontrol(asviewedfromtherearof themachine—seeFigure32).Withtheright motioncontrolintheneutrallockposition,hold theLHmotioncontrolinthepositiondetermined instep4or5.Rotatetheturnbuckleuntilthe LCDindicatorcomeson.

Figure32

1.Locknut

3.Locknut(LHthread)

2.Turnbuckle

7.Continuetorotatetheturnbuckle,countingthe turns,untiltheLCDindicatorturnsoff.Rotate theturnbuckleintheoppositedirectionhalfthe numberofturnscounted.ReleasetheLHmotion controlleverandtightenthelocknutsonthe rightside.

8.AdjusttheturnbuckleontheLHside(asviewed fromtherearofthemachine—seeFigure33) untiltheleftcontrolhasapproximatelythesame naturalneutralpositionastheright.Ifmore adjustmentisneeded,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealer.Finaladjustmentoftheleftsideis doneinthetrackingadjustmentsection.

Maintenance

Figure33

1.Rotatetoincreasespeed

2.Turnbuckle

3.Rotatetodecreasespeed

9.Reinstalltherearcushion.

MotionControlTracking Adjustment

Ifthemachinetravelsorpullstoonesidewhenthe motioncontrolleversareinthefullforwardposition, adjustthetracking.

1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesame distance.

2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.Ifitdoes, stopthemachineandsettheparkingbrake.

3.Releasetherearcushionfromtherearofthe machine.

4.Placethefrontreference/speedcontrolbarin themaximumforwardposition.SeeAdjusting theFrontReference/SpeedControlBarin Operation.

5.RotatetheturnbuckleontheLHsideofthe machine(asviewedfromtherearofthemachine —seeFigure33).

6.Lookingdowntowardstheturnbuckle—rotate itcounterclockwise,in1/4turnincrements,to increasespeedorclockwisetodecreasespeed.

7.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward tracking.

8.Repeatsteps5through7untildesiredtracking isobtained.

9.Reinstalltherearcushion.

AdjustRHMotionControl HandlePosition

Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignhorizontally, adjusttherightsidemotioncontrollever.

Note:Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethe fronttobackalignment.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Pushtherightmotioncontrolleverdownoutof lockedneutralposition.

3.Checkifitalignshorizontallywiththeleftmotion controllever.

Figure34

1.LHMotioncontrollever

2.RHMotioncontrollever

3.RHMotioncontrolleverinneutrallockedposition

4.Checkthehorizontalalignmenthere

4.Toadjusttherightmotioncontrollever horizontally,thecamneedstobeadjusted.

5.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.

6.Loosenthenutandboltholdingthecam.

7.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleftmotion controlleverandtightenthenutandboltforthe cam.

Maintenance

Figure35

1.Switchscrews

2.Nutandbolt

3.Cam

4.Frontreference/speedcontrolhandle

8.Afterthecamisadjusted,theleverswitchneeds tobechecked.

9.Checkthegapbetweenthecontrolleverand switchasshowninFigure36.Thegapneeds tobean1/8inch(3mm)withtherightmotion controlleverintheneutral,operateposition.

Figure36

1.Switch

2.Cam

3.Rightmotioncontrolleverintheneutraloperateposition

4.1/8inch(3mm)

10.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitch andadjusttheswitch.

11.Tightentheswitchscrews.

CasterPivotBearings Pre-LoadAdjustment

Removedustcapfromcasterandtightennylocnut untilwashersareatandbackoff1/4ofaturn toproperlysetthepre-loadonthebearings.If disassembled,makesurethespringdiscwashersare reinstalledasshowninFigure37.

Figure37

1.Springdiscwashers

Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanEngineandExhaust SystemArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

(Mayberequiredmore oftenindryordirty conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessivedebrisaroundenginecoolingair intakeandexhaustsystemareacancause engine,exhaustarea,andhydraulicsystem tooverheatwhichcancreatearehazard.

Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaust systemarea.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanalldebrisfromrotatingengineairintake screen,aroundengineshrouding,andexhaust systemarea.

3.Wipeupanyexcessivegreaseoroilaroundthe engineandexhaustsystemarea.

RemoveEngineShroudsand CleanCoolingFins

ServiceInterval:Every80hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removecoolingshroudsfromengineandclean coolingns.Alsocleandust,dirt,andoilfrom externalsurfacesofenginewhichcancause impropercooling.

3.Makesurecoolingshroudsareproperly reinstalled.Operatingtheenginewithout coolingshroudswillcauseenginedamagedueto overheating.

CleanDebrisFromMachine

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

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

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder Deck

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Raisedecktothetransport(maximumcutting height)position.Liftthefrontofunitandsupport unitusingjackstandsorequivalentsupport.

CAUTION

DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands orequivalentsupport.

3.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromundersideof deckandindischargedeector.

WasteDisposal

MotorOilDisposal

Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal regulations.

Maintenance

BatteryDisposal

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichispoisonousandcancausesevere burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith waterandcalladoctorimmediately .

Federallawstatesthatbatteriesshouldnotbeplaced inthegarbage.Managementanddisposalpractices mustbewithinrelevantfederal,state,orlocallaws.

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

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,donotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbecaused byanemptyfueltank.

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

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDoNotpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.PTOisengaged.

1.DisengagethePTO .

2.Oneofthespeedcontrolleversarenot inneutralposition.

2.Ensurethespeedcontrolleverisinthe neutralposition.

3.Batterydoesnothaveafullcharge.

Chargethebattery.SeeCheck

BatteryChargeandRecommended JumpStartingProceduresectionsin

Maintenance.

4.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose orfaulty.

4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner, applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

5.Fuseisblown.5.Replacetheblownfuse.

6.NeutralLCDindicatordoesnot illuminate.

6.Checkreedswitch.

Starterdoesnotcrank.

7.Relayorswitchisdefective.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty .1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.

2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.

3.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe correctposition.

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

4.Dirtinfuellter.4.Replacethefuellter.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

6.Aircleanerisdirty.

6.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

7.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose orfaulty.

7.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner, applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.

8.Relayorswitchisdefective.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

9.Faultysparkplug.

9.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto keeprunning.

10.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.

10.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.

2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe engineareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling nsandairpassages.

5.V entholeinthefuelcapisplugged.

5.Cleanorreplacethefuelcap.

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

Enginelosespower.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow.

2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Engineoverheats.

3.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe engineareplugged.

3.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling nsandairpassages.

1.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.1.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.

Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully forward).

2.Trackingneedsadjustment.2.Adjustthetrackingbyturningturnbuckle ontheLHturnbuckleinthedirectionthat themowerneedstobeadjustedto.Rotate theturnbucklein1/4turnincrements untilthemowertrackscorrectly.

1.Bypassvalveisnotclosedtight.1.Tightenthebypassvalve.

2.Driveorpumpbeltisworn,looseor

broken.

2.Changethebelt.

Machinedoesnotdrive.

3.Driveorpumpbeltisoffapulley.3.Changethebelt.

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.

6.Bladespindleisbent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Abnormalvibration.

7.Beltisdamaged.7.Installnewbelt.

1.Drivebeltisoffpulley .1.Checkbeltfordamage;replaceif

necessary.Installdrivebeltandcheck adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforcorrect position.

2.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.2.Installnewdeckbelt.

3.Deckbeltisoffpulley.3.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler

pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect positionandfunction.

4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.

4.Replacethespring.

5.Electricclutchoutofadjustment.5.Adjusttheclutchairgap.

Bladesdonotrotate.

6.Damagedelectricclutch.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram

FUSE BLOCK

KEY SWITCH

AYX B S

MAGNETO

SOLENOID (-)

SOLENOID (+)

B+

REGULATOR

FUEL SOLENOID

ENGINE

ROUND

PTO CLUTCH

NEUTRAL

KEY SWITCH

VIEWED FROM

BACK OF SWITCH

KEY SW

SWITCH

PTO SWITCH

OPERATOR

PRESENT SW

PARK BRAKE

SWITCH

HOUR METER

RED

VIOLET

BLUE

GREEN

ORANGE

PINK

GRAY

TAN

YELLOW

VIOLET

WHITE

BROWN

BLACK

BROWN

BLACK

(N/C)

AUXILARY

CONNECTOR

ORANGE

BLACK

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2 1

1 2

2 1

1 2

A B

OFF = NO CONNNECTION

ON = B I A AND X Y

START = B I S

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Schematics

ElectricalSchematic

Schematics

HydraulicDiagram

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.

Commercial Warranty Conditions

This warranty applies to Exmark Lazer Z, Lazer Z Advantage Series (AS) X, and Vantage turf equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of three years for commercial usage.

This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor for a period of two years and the cost of parts for one additional year. This warranty does not cover pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service Dealer.

Consumer Warranty Conditions

This warranty applies to Exmark Lazer Z, Lazer Z AS X, and Vantage turf equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of five years or 750 hours (whichever occurs first) for residential usage.

Residential usage means use of the product on the same lot as your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the commercial use warranty detailed above would apply.

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 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine (except Kohler EFI) 2 years*

• Kohler EFI Engine 3 years* * The Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer. Please

refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement that is 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.

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

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

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

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

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

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

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

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

Owner’s Responsibilities

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

General Conditions

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

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

Such damages include but are not limited to:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

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

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

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

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

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

• Attorney's fees.

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

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

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

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

Exmark Lazer Z, Lazer Z Advantage Series X, and Vantage Turf Equipment

3 Year Limited Commercial Warranty

5 Year or 750 Hours Limited Consumer Warranty

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Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.

1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopeindicatortodeterminethe degreeofslopeofhillsbeforeoperating.DoNotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Fold alongtheappropriatelinetomatchtherecommendedslope.

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

3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.

MI D-MOUNT RIDING ACCE SSORIES AND OPTIONS

SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

GRASS CATCHER

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

TURF STRIPER

STANDON

CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FULL SUSPENSION SEAT

DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT

HITCH KIT

LIGHT KIT

V POWER PORT

MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM

OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE

ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)

SUN SHADE

TRASH CONTAINER

TURF STRIPER

ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM

ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM

OU T-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OP TIONS

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

PlaceModelNo.andSerialNo.

LabelHere(IncludedintheLiterature

Pack)orFillinBelow

DatePurchased

EngineModelNo.andSpec.No.

ModelNo.EngineSerialNo.(E/No)

SerialNo.

PartNo.4500-648Rev.B (402)223-6300 Fax(402)223-5489 PrintedintheUSA

www.exmark.com

Exmark Vantage Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual