V ANTAGE™
36INCHMODELS
ForSerialNos.
920,000&Higher
PartNo.4500-897Rev.A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important: Theengineinthisproductisnot
equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa
violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
(CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis
engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126.
Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar
laws.
Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.
Thissparkignitionsystemcomplieswiththe
CanadianstandardICES-002.Cesystèmed’allumage
parètincelledevèhiculeestconformeàlanorme
NMB-002duCanada.
TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingTheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.
KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit.
ShouldthisengineOwner’sManualbecome
damagedorillegible,replaceimmediately.
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enginemanufacturer.
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addimprovementstoitsproductsatanytime
withoutincurringanyobligationtomakesuch
changestoproductsmanufacturedpreviously.
Exmark,oritsdistributorsanddealers,accept
noresponsibilityforvariationswhichmaybe
evidentintheactualspecicationsofitsproducts
andthestatementsanddescriptionscontained
inthispublication.
©2011ExmarkMfg.Co.,Inc.
IndustrialParkBox808
Beatrice,NE68310
Contactusatwww.Exmark.com.
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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS onthepurchaseofyour
ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully
designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum
amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free
operation.
Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark
mower.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.
Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower,
maintainitsmaximumefciency ,andpromotesafe
operation.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou
requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.
Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat
http://www.exmark.com/manuals.htm
AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare
keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing
andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient
serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They
carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem
promptlyforyoufromthefactory.
AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready .
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
SerialNo.
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.....................10
Specications.......................................................13
ModelNumbers............................................13
Systems.........................................................13
Dimensions...................................................14
TorqueRequirements....................................14
ProductOverview................................................15
Operation.............................................................15
Controls........................................................15
Pre-Start........................................................18
OperatingInstructions..................................18
Transporting.................................................23
Maintenance.........................................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........24
PeriodicMaintenance.......................................25
CheckEngineOilLevel.................................25
CheckBatteryCharge....................................25
CheckMowerBlades.....................................27
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................28
CheckforLooseHardware............................28
ServiceAirCleaner........................................28
ChangeEngineOil........................................29
CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................29
CheckTirePressures.....................................29
CheckConditionOfBelts..............................29
LubricateGreaseFittings...............................29
LubricateCasterWheelHubs........................30
CheckSparkPlugs.........................................31
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid.........................................................31
WheelHubNutTorqueSpecication.............32
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped).................32
ThreadLockingAdhesives.............................33
MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade
Anti-seize).................................................33
Copper-BasedAnti-seize...............................33
DielectricGrease...........................................33
Adjustments.....................................................34
DeckLeveling...............................................34
OverallHeightAdjustment............................35
DeckLiftHandleForce.................................35
PumpDriveBeltTension...............................35
MowerDeckDriveBeltTension....................35
ParkBrakeAdjustment..................................35
ElectricClutchAdjustment............................36
ForwardSpeedAdjustment...........................37
MotionControlTrackingAdjustment............38
AdjustRHMotionControlHandle
Position.....................................................39
CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load
Adjustment...............................................40
Cleaning...........................................................40
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area..........................................................40
RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling
Fins...........................................................40
CleanDebrisFromMachine..........................40
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................41
WasteDisposal..............................................41
Troubleshooting...................................................42
Schematics...........................................................45
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Safety
Safety
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheB71.4
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.
Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer
reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply
withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal
injury.
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
Figure2
SafetyAlertSymbol
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.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and
3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate
thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe
mowerwithouttakingrisks.
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.
• Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
• Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.
• Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,
substantialfootwear,longtrousers,andhearing
protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor
whenwearingopensandals.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
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Safety
• Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe
thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal
injurytotheoperatororbystanders.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
• Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,
inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold.
Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
• Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.
• DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller
neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult
infuelleakageordamagetotheengine
oremissionsystem.
• Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark
whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor
explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand
othersandcausepropertydamage.
• Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
lling.
• DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe
lossofanystaticcharge.
• Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson
theground.
• Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe
used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe
rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.
• Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
• Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoradd
fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe
engineishot.
• Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
• DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused
cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse
cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.
• Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
• Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.
• Keepawayfromeyesandskin.
• Neversiphonbymouth.
• Checkthattheoperator’spresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
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Safety
Operation
WARNING
Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer,
becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur
oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass,
brush,etc.cancatchre.
• Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to
coolbeforetouching.
• Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer
andenginearea.
• Installandmaintaininworkingordera
sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment
onforest-covered,grass-covered,or
brush-coveredunimprovedland.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill
you.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned
areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes
cancollect.
• Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
• Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.
• Neverraisedeckwithbladesrunning.
• Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
• Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised,
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.
–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.
• DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
• Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.
• Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SlopeOperation
UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning
onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould
occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation
onslopes.
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Safety
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan
causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Lossofcontrol
and/orlossofoperator’sfootingcouldresultina
fallwithanarmorleggettingunderthemower
orenginedeckwhichmayresultinserious
injury,deathordrowning .
• Mowacrossslopes,neverupanddown.
• DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.
• DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
• DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan20degrees.
• Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
• Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
• Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.
• Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree
limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan
hideobstacles.
• Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dipsandrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturnthemachine.
• Keepengineandengineareafreefrom
accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease
oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate
intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome
combustibleandmayresultinare.
• Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore
nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot
lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.
• Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
• Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
• Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
• Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
• Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.
• Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing
them.Onlyreplacedamagedblades.Never
straightenorweldthem.
• 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.
• Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.
• Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugcharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingfrombattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
DANGER
Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay
produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan
explodecausingseriousinjury.
• Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway
frombattery.
• Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbattery
inanenclosedspace.
• Makesureventingpathofbatteryis
alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith
acid.
• Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.
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Safety
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.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid
accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctor
familiarwiththisformofinjuryorgangrenemay
result.
• Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulicuid
hosesandlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.
• Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.
• Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,to
ndhydraulicleaks.
• Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembyplacingthemotioncontrollevers
inneutralandshuttingofftheenginebefore
performinganyworkonthehydraulicsystem.
• Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.
• Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.
• Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.
WARNING
Removingstandardoriginalequipmentparts
andaccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,traction,
andsafetyofthemachine.Failuretouseoriginal
Exmarkpartscouldcauseseriousinjuryor
death.Makingunauthorizedchangestothe
engine,fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateEP A
andCARBregulations.
Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto,
tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponents
withoriginalExmarkparts.
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Safety
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
• Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.
• Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.
• Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.
• Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
1-303508
• Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror
distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.
• Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe
backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply
onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove
anyairbubbles.
• Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.
1-403005
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
109-3148
115-4186
1.Interval
2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)
3.Parkingbrake
4.Neutral
5.Operatorpresenceswitch
6.Battery
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Safety
116-4270
116-0404
116-3267
116-3290
116-4271
116-4298
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Safety
1.Fast 3.Neutral
2.Slow
116-1887
4.Reverse
116-4647
116-4648
1.PTO-on 4.Slow
2.PTO-off 5.Choke-on
3.Fast
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6.Choke-off
Specications
ModelNumbers
SerialNos:920,000andHigher
VT18KA363;VT18KA363CA
Specications
Systems
Engine
• EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
• EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil
• 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:Kawasaki:15amps
• BatteryType:BCIGroupU1
• BatteryVoltage:12Volt
• Polarity:NegativeGround
• Fuses:
–30ampmainfuse
–25ampchargingsystemfuse
–10ampPTOfuse
–15ampaccessoryfuse
• PTOmustbedisengagedandmotioncontrol
leversinneutraltostartengine.(Itisnot
necessaryfortheoperatortobeontheplatform
tostarttheengine.)
• Mowerbladeswillstopiftherightsidemotion
controlleverismovedorreleasedintothePTO
disengageposition.
• Enginewillstopifthemotioncontrolleversare
movedfromtheneutralpositionwiththepark
brakeengaged.
OperatorControls
SteeringControl:Fingertipdrivecontrollevers
provideindependentspeedcontrol,brakingand
neutraltoeachdrivewheelformovingforwardor
reverse,stopping,andpowerturning.
Transmission
• TwoHydroGearvariabledisplacementhigh
efciencypumpsindependentlycoupledtotwo
highefciencyParker/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.
SafetyInterlockSystem
• LCDindicatorsappearfortheparkbrake,drive
levers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage
displayonthefrontcontrolpanel.
Note: BecausethePTOmustbedisengaged
tostarttheengine,theLCDindicatorwillnot
illuminateatthistime.
–0-4.0mph(6km/hr)reverse.
• Drivewheelsreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.
WheelDriveSystem
DrivewheelsaredirectcoupledtoParkerwheeldrive
motorswith1inch(25.4mm)taperedshaft.
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Specications
Tires&Wheels
Drive FrontCaster
Pneumatic
(Air-Filled)
Quantity
Tread KendaK500
Size 18x8.50–8 11x4.00-5
PlyRating
Pressure
2 2
4
14psi
(97kPa)
SemiPneumatic
Smooth
CuttingDeck
• CuttingWidth:36inches(91.4cm)
• Discharge:Side
• BladeSize:(2ea.):18.00inches(45.7cm)
• BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith1.00inch
(25.4mm)I.D.bearings.
• DeckDrive:
–Electricclutchmountedonengineshaft.
–Bladesdrivenbyonebelt(w/self-tensioning
idlers).
• Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtosupport
frame,removableforservice.Deckdesignallows
forbagging,mulchingorsidedischarge.
• DeckDepth:5.0inches(12.7cm)
• CuttingHeightAdjustment:
Adjustsfrom1inch(2.5cm)to5inches(12.7cm)
in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments
OverallHeight:
51.5inches(130.8cm)
TreadWidth:(OutsidetoOutsideof
Tires,Widthwise)
37.6inches(95.5cm)
CurbWeight:
800lb(363kg)
Note: Weightswillvaryslightlydependingon
engine.
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocation
CutterHousingSpindle
Nut
BladeMountingBolt
(lubricatewithanti-seize)
EngineDeck/Mower
DeckSupportMount
Bolts
EngineMountingBolts
WheelLugNuts
WheelHubNuts 175-225ft-lb
WheelMotorMounting
Bolts
Torque
130-160ft-lb
(176-217N-m)
50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)
30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
17-23ft-lb(23-31N-m)
90-95ft-lb(122-129N-m)
(237-305N-m)
67-83ft-lb(91-113N-m)
• MulchingKit:Optional
• Bagger:Optional
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
DeectorUp 39.1inches(99.3cm)
DeectorDown 48.0inches(121.9cm)
OverallLength:
PlatformUp 61.5inches(156.2cm)
PlatformDown 74.0inches(188.0cm)
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Operation
ProductOverview
Figure3
1.Platform
2.FuelCap 5.EngineControls
3.Height-of-Cut
Adjustment
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrollevers,locatedoneachsideofthe
topconsole,controltheforwardandreversemotion
ofthemachine.
Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns
thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.
4.Motioncontrollevers
6.ParkBrakeLever
Figure4
1.LHMotioncontrollever 6.Neutral
2.RHMotioncontrollever 7.Forward
3.RHMotioncontrol
leverinPTOdisengage
position
4.Reverse
5.Rearreferencebar
8.Frontreference/Speed
controlbar
9.Frontofunit
Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral
position,theLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayonthefrontcontrolconsole(see
Figure5
andFigure7).
Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral
positionandtheRHmotioncontrolleverismoved
intothePTOdisengageposition,themowerblades
willdisengage.
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Operation
ChokeControl
Locatedonthefrontcontrolconsolerightofthe
PTOengagementswitch.
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein
the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe
rear,tothedetent,willputthechokeinthe“OFF”
position.DoNotrunawarmenginewithchokein
the“ON”position.
Thefrontreference/speedcontrolbarcontrolsthe
maximumforwardspeedandisinnitelyvariable
fromapproximately4–8mph(6–13km/hr).
ParkBrakeLever
Locatedonleftsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe
LHmotioncontrollever(seeFigure5).
Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels.
Note: TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayonthefrontconsolewhentheparkbrakeis
engaged(see
Toengagethebrake,pulltheleverrearward.
Torelease,pushtheleverforward.
Whenparkingonasteepslope,thewheelsmustbe
chockedorblockedinadditiontothebrakebeing
engaged.Theunitmustbetieddownandbrake
engagedwhentransporting.
Parkbrakemustbedisengagedbeforemoving
motioncontroloutofneutralorenginewillkill.
Figure5andFigure7).
Figure5
1.Choke
2.RHMotioncontrollever
3.LHMotioncontrollever10.Throttle
4.FrontReference/Speed
ControlBar
5.Parkbrakelever 12.Fuelcap
6.Messagedisplay
7.Ignitionswitch
8.Fuelgauge
9.PTOengagementswitch
11.Decklifthandle
13.Height-of-cutpin
14.Platformlatch
ThrottleControl
LocatedontheRHsideofthefrontcontrolconsole
(redlever)(seeFigure5).
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.
FrontReference/SpeedControlBar
Locatedinfrontofthemotioncontrollevers(see
Figure5).
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.Off 3.Start
2.On
Note: Tostarttheengine,placetheLHmotion
controlleverinneutral,theRHmotioncontrol
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Operation
inPTOdisengageposition,andthePTOswitch
disengaged.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatorto
beontheplatform.)
HourMeter
LocatedontheLHsideofthefrontcontrolconsole
inthemessagedisplay(see
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat
theenginehasrun.
1.LCDIndicators
2.Lowvoltageindicatorlight
3.Hour/Voltagedisplay
Figure5andFigure7).
Figure7
FuelGauge
Locatedonthetopleftsideofthetank(seeFigure5).
Thefuelgaugemonitorstheamountoffuelinthe
tank.
DriveWheelReleaseValves
Locatedontherightfrontcornerofthehydrostatic
pumps.
Drivewheelreleasevalvesareusedtoreleasethe
hydrostaticdrivesystemtoallowthemachinetobe
movedbyhandwithouttheenginerunning.
Witha5/8wrench,turnbothvalvesoneturn
counterclockwisetoreleasethedrivesystem.
Turnclockwisetoresetthedrivesystem.DoNot
overtighten.DoNottowmachine.
PTOEngagementSwitch
Locatedonfrontcontrolpanel(seeFigure5).
Switchmustbepulledout(up)toengagetheblades.
Switchispushedintodisengagetheblades.
Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimalpoint
isashinginHour/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.
TheLCDindicatorwillappearwhenthePTOswitch
isengaged(see
Figure7).
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.
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Operation
Pullthehandlerearwardandtotherighttolatch
thecuttingdeckintotheraisedtransportposition
(Figure5).
Pre-Start
Fillfueltankonlevelground.Forbestresultsuse
onlyclean,freshregulargradeunleadedgasolinewith
anoctaneratingof87orhigher.
Important: Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,gasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanol,premiumgasoline,orwhite
gasbecausethefuelsystemcouldbedamaged.
DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe
bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult
infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission
system.
Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their
locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety
requirements.
RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe
necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.
OperatingInstructions
Important:DoNotcranktheengine
continuouslyformorethantensecondsata
time.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa60
secondcool-downperiodbetweenstarting
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines
canburnoutthestartermotor.
7.Ifthechokeisinthe“ON”position,gradually
returnchoketothe“OFF”positionastheengine
warmsup.
PTOEngagement
DANGER
Therotatingbladesunderthemowerdeckare
dangerous.Bladecontactcancauseserious
injuryorkillyou.
DoNotputhandsorfeetunderthemoweror
mowerdeckwhenthebladesareengaged.
DANGER
Anuncovereddischargeopeningwillallow
objectstobethrowninanoperator’sor
bystander’sdirection.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.Thrownobjectsorblade
contactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
OpentheFuelShut-OffValve
Rotatethevalveandalignwiththefuellinetoopen.
StartingtheEngine
1.LeavetheLHmotioncontrolleverinneutraland
theRHleverinthePTOdisengageposition(see
Figure4).
2.Pulltheparkingbrakeleverrearwardtoengage
theparkingbrake.
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.
Neveroperatethemowerwiththedischarge
deectorraised,removed,oralteredunlessthere
isagrasscollectionsystemormulchkitinplace
andworkingproperly.
ThePTOswitchengagesthecuttingblades.Besure
allpersonsareclearofmowerdeckanddischarge
areabeforeengagingthePTO.
1.Setthrottleto“MIDW AY”position.
2.Releasetheparkingbrake.
3.Movetherightsidemotioncontrollevertothe
center,operateposition.
4.Continueholdingtherightsidemotioncontrol
leverinthecenter,operatepositionandpullup
onthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)andrelease.
Theclutchshouldengageandthemowerblades
beginrotating.
5.Placethethrottleinthe“FAST”positiontobegin
mowing.
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Operation
DisengagingthePTO
1.Setthethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.
2.PushdownonthePTOswitchtodisengagethe
blades.
Note: ThePTOwillbedisengagedbyreleasing
therightsidemotioncontrolleverandallowingit
tospringoutwardtothePTOdisengageposition.
ThePTOwillnotre-engagewhentheRHmotion
controlleverismovedoutofthePTOdisengage
positionwithoutpullinguponthePTOswitch.
TofullydisengagethePTO,continuetopushthe
switchdownward.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral
position;movetheRHcontrolleverouttothe
PTOdisengageposition.
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.
(pushedforward)beforethemotioncontrol
leverscanbemovedortheenginewillstop.
WhentheRHmotioncontrolleverispositioned
fullyoutward(apart),thedrivesystemisinthePTO
disengageposition(
Figure8).
Note: The“N”LCDindicatorappearswhenthe
RHleverisinthePTOdisengageposition.
WhentheRHmotioncontrolleverismoveddirectly
inward(together)thedrivesystemisintheneutral
operateposition.
Figure8
1.LHMotioncontrollever 6.Neutral
2.RHMotioncontrollever 7.Forward
3.RHMotioncontrol
leverinPTOdisengage
position
4.Reverse
5.Rearreferencebar
8.Frontreference/Speed
controlbar
9.Frontofunit
DrivingForward
1.Makesurethemotioncontrolleversareinthe
neutralposition.
2.Releasetheparkingbrake.
3.Tomoveforwardinastraightline,moveboth
leversforwardwithequalpressure.
DrivingtheMachine
CAUTION
Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioningone
levertoomuchaheadoftheother.Operatormay
losecontrolofthemachine,whichmaycause
damagetothemachineorinjury.
• Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
• Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.
Important: Tobeginmovement(forwardor
backward),thebrakelevermustbedisengaged
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Operation
Figure9
Toturnleftorright,pullthemotioncontrollever
backtowardneutralinthedesiredturndirection.
Themachinewillmovefasterthefartherthe
motioncontrolleversaremovedfromtheneutral
position.
4.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin
theneutraloperateposition.
DrivinginReverse
1.Movethemotioncontrolleverstotheneutral
operateposition.
2.Tomoverearwardinastraightline,slowlymove
bothleversrearwardwithequalpressure.
Figure10
Toturnleftorright,releasepressureonthe
motioncontrollevertowardthedesiredturn
direction.
3.Tostop,positionbothmotioncontrolleversin
theneutraloperateposition.
AdjustingtheFrontReference/Speed
ControlBar
Adjustthefrontreference/speedcontrolbarfor
desiredmaximumforwardspeed.
1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leverstotheneutralposition.
2.DisengagethePTO.
3.Unlockthehandlesonbothsidesofthecontrol
towerbypullingoutward(see
Figure11).
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Figure11
1.Frontofthemachine
2.Controltower
3.Unlock 6.Lock
4.Forwardposition—
faster
5.Backwardposition—
slower
Operation
WARNING
Theoperatorplatformisheavyandmaycause
injurywhenloweringandraisingtheoperator
platform.Theplatformmaysuddenlydropifnot
supportedwhenthelatchpinispulledout.
• DoNotputyourhandsorngersinthe
platformpivotareawhenloweringorraising
theoperatorplatform.
• Makesuretheplatformissupportedwhen
thelatchpinispulledout.
• Makesurethelatchsecurestheplatform
whenfoldingitintheupposition.Pushit
tightagainstthecushionforthelatchpinto
lockintoplace.
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformUp
4.Movethebarforwardtoobtainthefastestspeed.
Movethebarbackwardtoobtaintheslowest
speed.
5.Onbothsides,rotateandpushthehandlesinward
tolockthehandlesagainstthecontroltower.
Important: Makesurethehandlesarelocked
inplacesothefrontreference/speedcontrol
bardoesnotmoveduringoperation.
OperatingthePlatform
Themachinecanbeusedwiththeplatforminthe
upordownposition.Itistheoperator’spreference
onwhichpositiontouse.
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformupis
recommendedwhen:
• Mowingneardrop-off’ s
• Mowingsmallareaswherethemachineistoolong
• Areaswithlowoverhangingbranchesorobstacles
• Loadingthemachinefortransport
• Unloadingthemachineaftertransport
• Drivinguporbackingdownslopesorramps.
• Turningintightareaswhereplatformmaycontact
obstacles.
Toraisetheplatform,pullthebottomupwardand
pushittightagainstthecushion.Thelatchpinknob
willsnapinwardtolocktheplatformintoplace(see
Figure12).
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Operation
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
Thecuttingheightofthemowerdeckisadjusted
from1to5inches(2.5cmto12.7cm)in1/4inch
(6.4mm)increments.
1.Stopthemachineandmovethemotioncontrol
leverstotheneutralposition.
2.DisengagethePTO.
3.Raiseandlockthedecktothe5inch(12.7cm)
transportposition.
Figure12
1.Platform
2.Raiseupward
3.Latchpinknobsnapsinward
OperatingtheMachinewiththe
PlatformDown
Operatingthemachinewiththeplatformdownis
recommendedwhen:
• Mowingmostareas
• Drivingdownslopes
Tolowertheplatform,pushtheplatformforward
againstthecushiontoreleasepressureonthelatch
pin,pulltheknoboutward,andlowertheplatform
Figure13).
(see
Thedeckisraisedbypullingthedecklifthandle
rearwardandtotherighttoplaceitintothe
transportlockposition.
Figure14
1.Transportlockposition
2.RHMotioncontrollever
3.Frontreference/speed
controlbar
4.Decklifthandle
Note: Whenchangingthecuttingheight
positions,alwayscometoacompletestop
anddisengagethePTO.
4.Inserttheheightadjustmentpinintothehole
correspondingtothedesiredcuttingheight.
1.Pulllatchpinknoboutward
2.Platform
3.Lower
Figure13
Seethedecalonthesideofthedeckliftplatefor
cutheights(reference
Figure15).
5.Pullthedecklifthandlerearwardandtotheleft
andslowlyallowthedecktolowertothecutting
height.
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1.Heightadjustmentpin
2.Heightofcutholes
Transporting
TransportingaUnit
Figure15
3.Decklifthandle
Operation
WARNING
Loadingaunitonatrailerortruckincreases
thepossibilityofbackwardtip-over.Backward
tip-overcouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.
• Useextremecautionwhenoperatingaunit
onaramp.
• Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;DoNot
useindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.
• Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,useenough
rampstocreateanunbrokenrampsurface
widerthantheunit.
• DoNotexceeda20degreeanglebetween
rampandgroundorbetweenrampandtrailer
ortruck.
• Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledrivingunit
uparamptoavoidtippingbackward.
• Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebackingunit
downaramptoavoidtippingbackward.
Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe
machine.Lockbrakeandblockwheels.Securely
fastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwithstraps,
chains,cable,orropes.Besurethatthetrailerortruck
hasallnecessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredby
law .Secureatrailerwithasafetychain.
CAUTION
Thisunitdoesnothaveproperturnsignals,
lights,reectivemarkings,oraslowmoving
vehicleemblem.Drivingonastreetorroadway
withoutsuchequipmentisdangerousand
canleadtoaccidentscausingpersonalinjury.
Drivingonastreetorroadwaywithoutsuch
equipmentmayalsobeaviolationofStatelaws
andtheoperatormaybesubjecttotrafctickets
and/ornes.
DoNotdriveaunitonapublicstreetorroadway.
LoadingaUnit
Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor
trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto
extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinstead
ofindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.With
theplatformup,afullwidthrampprovidesasurface
towalkonbehindtheunit.Ifitisnotpossibletouse
onefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto
simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.
Rampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles
betweentherampandthegroundandtheramp
andthetrailerortruckdonotexceed20degrees.A
steeperanglemaycausemowerdeckcomponents
togetcaughtastheunitmovesfromramptotrailer
ortruck.Steeperanglesmayalsocausetheunitto
tipbackward.Ifloadingonornearaslope,position
thetrailerortrucksoitisonthedownsideofthe
slopeandtherampextendsuptheslope.Thiswill
minimizetherampangle.Thetrailerortruckshould
beaslevelaspossible.
Important: DoNotattempttoturntheunit
whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland
driveofftheside.
Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp
andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.
Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
WARNING
Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing
made,someonecouldstarttheengine.
Accidentalstartingoftheenginecouldseriously
injureyouorotherbystanders.
Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch,engage
parkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)offthespark
plug(s)beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Also
pushthewire(s)asidesoitdoesnotaccidentally
contactthesparkplug(s).
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
Interval
Aftertherst5hours
Aftertherst100hours
Aftertherst250hours
MaintenanceProcedure
•Changetheengineoil.
•Checkthewheelhubtorquespecication.
•Checkthewheellugnuts.
•Changethehydrauliclteranduid.
WARNING
Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchingahot
enginecancausesevereburns.
Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore
serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.
Beforeeachuseordaily
Every40hours
Every50hours
Every80hours
Every100hours
Every160hours
Every200hours
Every250hours
Every500hours
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Checkthemowerblades.
•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.
•Checkforloosehardware.
•Cleantheengineandexhaustsystemarea.
•Cleanthegrassanddebrisbuild-upfromthemachineandcuttingdeck.
•Cleanthegrassbuild-upfromunderthedeck.
•Checkthehydraulicoillevel.
•Checktheconditionofthebelts.
•Checkthetirepressures.
•Checksparkarrester(ifequipped).
•Removeengineshroudsandcleancoolingns.
•Changetheengineoil.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.)
•Checkthesparkplugs.
•Greasetheliftlinkagepivots.
•Replacetheprimaryaircleanerelement—checksecondaryaircleanerelement;replaceif
dirty.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.SeetheEnginemanualforadditional
information.)
•Replacethesecondaryaircleanerelement.(Mayneedmoreoftenundersevereconditions.
SeetheEnginemanualforadditionalinformation.)
•Changethehydrauliclteranduid(Every250hours/yearlyifusingMobil115W50)
•Checkthewheelhubtorquespecication.
•Checkthewheellugnuts.
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Maintenance
MaintenanceService
Interval
Monthly
Yearly
MaintenanceProcedure
•Checkthebatterycharge.
•Greasethefrontcasterpivots.
•Greasethedeckbeltidlerpivot.
•Lubricatethecasterwheelhubs.
PeriodicMaintenance
CheckEngineOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Makesureunitisonalevelsurface.
2.Checkwithenginecold.
3.Cleanareaarounddipstick.Removedipstickand
wipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstickandpushitall
thewaydownintothetube.DoNotscrewinto
place.Removethedipstickandreadtheoillevel.
4.Iftheoillevelislow ,wipeofftheareaaroundthe
oilllcap,removecapandaddoiltothe“FULL”
markonthedipstick.Exmark4-CyclePremium
EngineOilisrecommended;refertotheEngine
Owner’smanualforanacceptablealternative.Do
Not overll.
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.
storagewhentheopencircuitvoltagedropsto12.4
volts.
Note: Topreventdamageduetofreezing,battery
shouldbefullychargedbeforeputtingawayfor
winterstorage.
Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital
voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthebatteryin
thetableandchargethebatteryfortherecommended
timeintervaltobringthechargeuptoafullcharge
of12.6voltsorgreater.
Important: Makesurethenegativebatterycable
isdisconnectedandthebatterychargerusedfor
chargingthebatteryhasanoutputof16voltsand
7ampsorlesstoavoiddamagingthebattery(see
chartforrecommendedchargersettings).
Voltage
Reading
12.6or
greater
12.4–12.6 75–100%
12.2–12.4 50–75%
12.0–12.2 25–50%
11.7–12.0 0–25%
11.7orless
Percent
Charge
100%
0%
Maximum
Charger
Settings
16volts/7
amps
16volts/7
amps
16volts/7
amps
14.4volts/4
amps
14.4volts/4
amps
14.4volts/2
amps
Charging
Interval
No
Charging
Required
30Minutes
1Hour
2Hours
3Hours
6Hoursor
More
RecommendedJump
Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiodof
timewithoutrechargingthemwillresultinreduced
performanceandservicelife.T opreserveoptimum
batteryperformanceandlife,rechargebatteriesin
StartingProcedure
ServiceInterval:Asrequired
1.Checktheweakbatteryforterminalcorrosion
(white,green,orblue“snow”),itmustbecleaned
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Maintenance
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.
Note: Besuretheventcapsaretightandlevel.
Placeadampcloth,ifavailable,overanyvent
capsonbothbatteries.Besurethevehiclesdo
nottouchandthatbothelectricalsystemsare
offandatthesameratedsystemvoltage.These
instructionsarefornegativegroundsystemsonly.
3.Connectthepositive(+)cabletothepositive(+)
terminalofthedischargedbatterythatiswiredto
thestarterorsolenoidasshowninFigure16.
Figure16
1.Positive(+)cableondischargedbattery
2.Positive(+)cableonboosterbattery
3.Negative(–)cableontheboosterbattery
4.Negative(–)cableontheengineblock
5.Boosterbattery
6.Dischargedbattery
7.Engineblock
CAUTION
Connectingthejumpercablesincorrectly
(wrongpolarity)canimmediatelydamagethe
electricalsystem.
Becertainofbatteryterminalpolarityand
jumpercablepolaritywhenhookingup
batteries.
Note: Thefollowinginstructionsareadapted
fromtheSAEJ1494Rev .Dec.2001–Battery
BoosterCables–SurfaceVehicleRecommended
Practice(SAE–SocietyofAutomotive
Engineers).
WARNING
Batteriescontainacidandproduceexplosive
gases.
• Shieldtheeyesandfacefromthebatteries
atalltimes.
• DoNotleanoverthebatteries.
4.Connecttheotherendofthepositivecabletothe
positiveterminaloftheboosterbattery.
5.Connecttheblacknegative(–)cabletotheother
terminal(negative)oftheboosterbattery.
6.MAKETHEFINALCONNECTIONON
THEENGINEBLOCKOFTHESTALLED
VEHICLE(NOTTOTHENEGATIVEPOST)
AWAYFROMTHEBATTERY .STANDBACK.
7.Startthevehicleandremovethecablesinthe
reverseorderofconnection(theengineblock
(black)connectionisthersttodisconnect).
ReleasetheCushionforRear
Access
ServiceInterval:Asrequired
Thecushioncanbereleasedforrearaccesstothe
machineformaintenanceoradjustment.
1.Lowertheplatform.
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2.Removethehairpinoneachsideofthecushion.
3.Pushtheplasticslidestotheinside.
4.Removethecushionandlowerittotheplatform.
5.Performanymaintenanceoradjustmentonthe
machine.
6.Raisethecushionandslideitontothepinson
bothsidesofthemachine(
Figure17).
Maintenance
7.Pushtheplasticslidesintothecushionbracket
andsecurethemwithahairpin.
Figure17
1.Cushionbracket
2.Plasticslide
3.Pin
4.Hairpin
CheckMowerBlades
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Liftdeckandsecureinraisedpositionasstatedin
theCleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDecksection.
3.Inspectbladesandsharpenorreplaceasrequired.
Figure18
1.Installbushinginbladepriortoinstallingbushingin
spindle.
B.Installbushing/bladeassemblyintospindle.
Figure19
1.Usewrenchherefor
bladeinstallation.This
nuthasbeentorquedto
130-160ft-lb(176–217
N-m)
2.Torqueto50-60ft-lb
(68-81N-m)Apply
lubricanttothreads
asneededtoprevent
seizing.Copper-based
anti-seizepreferable.
Greaseacceptable
substitute.
4.Reinstalltheblades(iftheywereremoved)inthe
followingorder:
A.Installbushingthroughbladewithbushing
angeonbottom(grass)sideofblade.
C.Applylubricanttothreadsofbladeboltas
neededtopreventseizing.Copper-based
anti-seizepreferable.Greaseacceptable
substitute.Installbladeboltngertight.Place
wrenchonthetopspindlenutthentorquethe
bladeboltsto50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m).
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Maintenance
WARNING
Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor
componentsusedtoretainthebladecan
bedangerous.Failuretousealloriginal
componentsandassembledasshowncould
allowabladeorbladecomponenttobe
thrownoutfromunderthedeckresultingin
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades,
bladebushings,andbladeboltsasshown.
CheckSafetyInterlock
System
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
CAUTION
Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected
ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate
unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.
• Donottamperwiththeinterlockswitches.
• Checktheoperationoftheinterlockswitches
dailyandreplaceanydamagedswitches
beforeoperatingthemachine.
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.
UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe
mowerbladesfromrotatingunless:
• Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedto
thecenter,operatingposition.
• Thebladecontrolswitch(PTO)ispulledon.
Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtostop
themowerbladesifyoumoveorreleasetheright
sidemotioncontrolleverintothePTOdisengage
position.
• Therightsidemotioncontrolleverismovedto
thecenter,operatingposition,theparkingbrake
isengaged,andthebladecontrolswitch(PTO)is
pulledon.
CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem
1.Starttheengine.
2.Settheparkingbrake.
3.Movethemotioncontrolleversforward.
Theengineshouldinitiateshutdownafter
momentarypause.
4.Starttheengineandreleasetheparkingbrake.
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.
SeetheEnginemanualfor
additionalinformation.)
Every500hours—
Replacethesecondary
aircleanerelement.(May
28
Maintenance
needmoreoftenunder
severeconditions.See
theEnginemanualfor
additionalinformation.)
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.SeetheEngineOwner’sManualformaintenance
instructions.
ChangeEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours
Every100hours(May
needmoreoftenunder
severeconditions.)
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Drainoilwhileengineiswarmfromoperation.
3.Theoildrainvalveislocatedontheleftsideof
theengine.
Placethepanunderthemachinetocatchthe
oil.Installtheclearplastictube,locatedinthe
literaturepack,ontotheoildrainvalve.Loosen
theoildrainvalveandallowtheoiltodrain.
Tightentheoildrainvalveandremoveandretain
theclearplastictube.
4.ReplacetheoillterpertheEngineOwner’s
Manual.Cleanaroundtheoillterandcarefully
removethelterbyunscrewingit.Makesureno
oildrainsontothebeltdriveorclutchthrough
theholesintheenginedeck.Beforethenew
lterisinstalled,applyathincoatingofExmark
4–CyclePremiumEngineOilonthesurfaceof
therubberseal.Turnlterclockwiseuntilrubber
sealcontactsthelteradapter,thentightenlter
anadditional2/3to3/4turn.
5.Cleanaroundoilllcapandremovecap.Fillto
speciedcapacityandreplacecap.
6.UseoilrecommendedintheCheckEngineOil
Level section.DoNotoverll.Starttheengine
andcheckforleaks.Stopengineandrecheckoil
level.
7.Wipeupanyspilledoilfromenginedeck
mountingsurfaces.
CheckHydraulicOilLevel
ServiceInterval:Every40hours
1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop,
andremovekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Cleanareaaroundhydraulicreservoircapand
removecap.Oillevelshouldbetothetopofthe
bafeinsidethetank.Ifnot,addoil.UseExmark
PremiumHydroOil.Replacehydraulicreservoir
capandtightenuntilsnug.DoNotovertighten.
Note: Thebafeislabeled“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:Every50hours
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Checktirepressureindrivetires.
3.Inatedrivetiresto12–14psi(83–97kPa).
4.Semi-pneumaticcastertiresdonotneedtobe
inated.
CheckConditionOfBelts
ServiceInterval:Every40hours
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Lookonthetopsideofthecuttingdecktocheck
themowerbladedrivebeltcondition.
3.Lookundertheenginedecktocheckthepump
drivebeltcondition.
4.Checkallidlerarmstobesuretheypivotfreely.
LubricateGreaseFittings
Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.LubricatettingswithNGLIgrade#2
multi-purposegungrease.
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Maintenance
Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations
andlubricationschedule.
LubricationChart
Fitting
Locations
1.LiftLinkage
Pivots
2.DeckBeltIdler
Pivot
3.FrontCaster
WheelHubs
4.FrontCaster
Pivots
Initial
Pumps
1–2
1 1
*0
*0
Numberof
Places
3 Every200
2
2
*Seestep3forspeciallubricationinstructionson
thefrontcasterpivots.
Service
Interval
hours
Yearly
*Yearly
*Yearly
Figure20
1.Sealguard 2.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.
3.Lubricatefrontcasterpivotsonceayear.Remove
hexplugandcap.Threadgreasezerkinholeand
pumpwithgreaseuntilitoozesoutaroundtop
bearing.Removegreasezerkandthreadplugback
in.Placecapbackon.
LubricateCasterWheelHubs
ServiceInterval:Yearly
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
Note: Seals(ExmarkP/N103-0063)mustbe
replaced.
8.Iftheaxleassemblyhashadbothspacernuts
removed(orbrokenloose),applyathreadlocking
adhesivetoonespacernutandthreadontothe
axlewiththewrenchatsfacingoutward.Do
Notthreadspacernutallofthewayontotheend
oftheaxle.Leaveapproximately1/8inch(3mm)
fromtheoutersurfaceofthespacernuttothe
endoftheaxleinsidethenut.
9.Inserttheassemblednutandaxleintothewheel
onthesideofthewheelwiththenewsealand
bearing.
10.Withtheopenendofthewheelfacingup,ll
theareainsidethewheelaroundtheaxlefullof
NGLIgrade#1multi-purposegrease.
11.Insertthesecondbearingandnewsealintothe
wheel.
12.Applyathreadlockingadhesivetothe2ndspacer
nutandthreadontotheaxlewiththewrenchats
facingoutward.
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Maintenance
13.Torquethenutto75-80in-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
Afuellterisinstalledinthefuellinebetweenthe
fueltankandtheengine.Replacewhennecessary.
ReplacementFilters
KawasakiKawasaki
P/N49019-7005
2.Carefullycleanareaaroundlter.Itisimportant
thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic
system.
3.Unscrewltertoremoveandallowoiltodrain
fromreservoir.
Important: Beforereinstallingnewlter,ll
itwithExmarkPremiumHydrooilandapply
athincoatofoilonthesurfaceoftherubber
seal.
Turnlterclockwiseuntilrubbersealcontactsthe
lteradapter,thentightenthelteranadditional
2/3to3/4turn.
4.FillreservoirasstatedinCheckHydraulicOil
Level.
ExmarkPremiumHydroOilisrecommended.
Refertothechartforanacceptablealternative:
HydroOil
ExmarkPremiumHydro
Oil(Preferred)
Mobil115W50
5.Loosenlter1/2turnandallowasmallamount
ofoiltoleakfromtheoillter(thisallowsairto
bepurgedfromtheoillterandsupplyhosefrom
thehydraulicreservoir).Turnlterclockwise
untilrubbersealcontactsthelteradapter.Then
tightenthelteranadditional2/3to3/4turn.
6.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith
jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh
enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely .
ChangeInterval
500Hours
250Hours
ChangeHydraulicSystem
FilterandFluid
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst250hours
Every500hours/Yearly
(whichevercomes
rst)thereafter
(Every250hours/Yearlyif
usingMobil115W50)
Note:UseonlyExmarkPartNo.109–4180for
Summeruseabove32°F(0°C)orP/N1-523541for
Winterusebelow32°F(0°C)(RefertoTransmission
sectioninSpecicationsforlterspecications).
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekeyorsparkplugwire(s).Engageparking
brake.
CAUTION
Raisingthemowerforserviceormaintenance
relyingsolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jackscouldbedangerous.Themechanicalor
hydraulicjacksmaynotbeenoughsupport
ormaymalfunctionallowingtheunittofall,
whichcouldcauseinjury.
DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.
7.Ifeitherdrivewheeldoesnotrotate,oneorboth
ofthechargepumps(locatedonthetopofthe
mainpumpasshownin
their“prime”.RefertoHydraulicSystemAir
Purge section.
31
Figure21)mayhavelost
Maintenance
Note:DoNotchangehydraulicsystemoil(except
forwhatcanbedrainedwhenchanginglter),unless
itisfelttheoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeen
extremelyhot.
Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic
systembyintroducingcontaminatesintothesystem.
HydraulicSystemAirPurge
ServiceInterval:Asrequired
Airmustbepurgedfromthehydraulicsystem
whenanyhydrauliccomponents,includingoil
lter,areremovedoranyofthehydrauliclinesare
disconnected.
Thecriticalareaforpurgingairfromthehydraulic
systemisbetweentheoilreservoirandeach
chargepumplocatedonthetopofeachvariable
displacementpump(
thehydraulicsystemwillbepurgedthroughnormal
operationoncethechargepumpis“primed”.
Figure21).Airinotherpartsof
Note: Itisnecessarytolightlytouchthecharge
pumpcapwithyourhandtocheckthepump
temperature.Ifthecapistoohottotouch,turn
offengine.Thepumpsmaybedamagedifthe
pumpbecomestoohot.
Ifeitherdrivewheelstilldoesnotrotatecontinue
withstep
4.Thoroughlycleantheareaaroundeachofthe
chargepumphousings.
5.To“prime”chargepump,loosentwohexsocket
headcapscrews(showninFigure21)11/2turns
only.Makesureengineisnotrunning. Lift
thechargepumphousingupwardandwaitfor
asteadyowofoiltoowoutfromunderthe
housing.Retightenthecapscrews.Dothisfor
bothpumps.
Note: Hydraulicreservoircanbepressurizedup
to5psitospeedthisprocess.
6.Ifeitherdrivewheelstilldoesnotrotate,stop
andrepeatsteps4and5abovefortherespective
pump.Ifwheelsrotateslowly,thesystemmay
primeafteradditionalrunning.Checkoillevel
asstatedinChecktheHydraulicOilLevel
section.
4.
Figure21
1.Chargepumpcap 2.Loosen11/2turnsonly
1.Stopengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
Raisetherearofthemachineupontojackstands
highenoughtoraisethedrivewheelsoffthe
ground.
2.CheckoillevelasstatedinCheckHydraulicOil
Level section.
3.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto
fullthrottleposition.MoveRHmotioncontrol
leverinward(together)andmovebothlevers
forwardwithequalpressure.
Ifeitherdrivewheeldoesnotrotate,itispossible
toassistthepurgingofthechargepumpby
carefullyrotatingthetireintheforwardposition.
7.Allowunittorunseveralminutesafterthecharge
pumpsare“primed”withdrivesysteminthefull
speedposition.CheckoillevelasstatedinCheck
theHydraulicOilLevel section.
8.Checkhydrodrivelinkageadjustmentasstatedin
HydroDriveLinkageAdjustment sectionin
Adjustments.
WheelHubNutTorque
Specication
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst100hours
Every500hoursthereafter
Torquethenutonthewheelmotortaperedshaftto
175-225ft-lb(237-305N-m).
Note: DoNotuseanti-seizecompoundonthe
wheelhub.
CheckSparkArrester
(ifequipped)
ServiceInterval:Every50hours
32
Maintenance
WARNING
Hotexhaustsystemcomponentsmayignite
gasolinevaporsevenaftertheengineisstopped.
Hotparticlesexhaustedduringengineoperation
mayigniteammablematerials.Firemayresult
inpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
DoNotrefuelorrunengineunlesssparkarrester
isinstalled.
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Waitformufertocool.
3.Ifanybreaksinthescreenorweldsareobserved,
replacearrester.
4.Ifpluggingofthescreenisobserved,remove
arresterandshakelooseparticlesoutofthe
arresterandcleanscreenwithawirebrush(soak
insolventifnecessary).Reinstallarresteron
exhaustoutlet.
ThreadLockingAdhesives
DielectricGrease
Dielectricgreaseisusedonallbladetypeelectrical
connectionstopreventcorrosionandlossofcontact.
Threadlockingadhesivessuchas“Loctite242”
or“Fel-Pro,Pro-LockNutType”areusedonthe
followingfasteners:
• Pumpsheavesetscrews.
• Sheaveretainingboltinendofenginecrankshaft.
• Casterwheelspacernuts.
• Platformspringpin.
MobilHTSGrease(Or
Food-GradeAnti-seize)
MobilHTSgrease(orfood-gradeanti-seize)isused
inthefollowinglocations:
• Betweensplinesofthecutterhousingspindleand
sheave.
Copper-BasedAnti-seize
Copper-basedanti-seizeisusedinthefollowing
locations:
• OnthreadsofBladeBolts.SeeCheckMower
Blades section.
• Betweenenginecrankshaft,pumpdrivesheave,
andclutch.
• Betweenpumpshaftsandsheaves.
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Maintenance
Adjustments
Note: DisengagePTO,shutoffengine,waitfor
allmovingpartstostop,engageparkingbrake,and
removekeybeforeservicing,cleaning,ormakingany
adjustmentstotheunit.
CAUTION
Raisingthemowerforserviceormaintenance
relyingsolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jackscouldbedangerous.Themechanicalor
hydraulicjacksmaynotbeenoughsupportor
maymalfunctionallowingtheunittofall,which
couldcauseinjury.
DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstandsor
equivalentsupport.
DeckLeveling
Note:Smalladjustmentscanbeaccomplishedby
increasingthetirepressureinthetireonthelowside.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage
thebladecontrolswitch.
2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
3.Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.Ifneeded,
adjusttotherecommendedination;referto
CheckingtheTirePressure inDriveSystem
Maintenancesection.
4.Settheheightofcutlevertothe3inch(7.6cm)
position.
5.Raisethedischargedeector.
6.Carefullyrotatethebladesfronttorear.Measure
fromthetipofthefrontbladetothelevelsurface
Figure22).Thebladesshouldmeasure3inches
(
(7.6cm).
Figure22
1.31/4inches(8.3cm) 4.3inches(7.6cm)
2.Backbladetip
3.Frontbladetip
5.Levelsurface
7.Usethenetuneadjustmentsonthefrontdeck
liftarmstoadjusttheheightofthefrontblade
tips.Loosenthewhizlocknutonthesideof
theyokeandthejamnutontop.Finetune
thescrewadjusterbyturningittoget3inches
(7.6mm)height.Toincreasetheheight,turn
theadjusterscrewclockwise;todecrease,turn
counterclockwise(seeFigure
Figure23).
Note: Inmostconditions,thebacktipsshould
beadjusted1/4inch(6.4mm)higherthanthe
front.
Figure23
1.Adjusterscrew 3.Whizlocknut
2.Jamnut 4.Yoke
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Maintenance
8.Thebacktipsofthebladesshouldmeasure3
1/4inches(8.3cm).Finetunerearadjustersas
required.
9.Re-measureuntilallfoursidesarethecorrect
height.Tightenallthenutsonthedeckliftarm
assemblies.
10.Lowerthedischargedeector.
OverallHeightAdjustment
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage
thebladecontrolswitch.
2.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
3.Checktheairpressureinthedrivetires.Ifneeded,
adjusttotherecommendedination;referto
CheckingtheTirePressure inDriveSystem
Maintenancesection.
4.Settheheightofcuttothe3inch(7.6cm)
position.
DeckLiftHandleForce
Tightenorloosenthebolttoadjusttheamountof
forceittakestomovethedecklifthandle.
Turningtheboltclockwisetransferssomeofthe
deckweightfromthelifthandletothehelperspring
Figure25).Thismakesthedeckeasiertolift;
(see
however,itmayallowthedecktooatorbecome
bouncywhichmaycauseanunevencut.
5.Carefullyrotatethebladesfronttorear.Measure
fromthetipofthefrontbladetothelevelsurface.
Thebladesshouldmeasure3inches(7.6cm).
6.Ifitdoesnotmeasurecorrectly,locatethe
height-of-cutadjustmentrodontherightsideof
themachine(see
1.Jamnuts
7.Loosenthejamnutsandturntheadjustmentrod
untilthebladetipsmatch3inches(7.6cm).
8.Tightenjamnuts.
Figure24).
Figure24
2.Height–of–cut
adjustmentrod
Figure25
1.Decklifthandle
2.Helperspring
3.Bolt
PumpDriveBeltTension
Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.
MowerDeckDriveBelt
Tension
Self-tensioning-Noadjustmentnecessary.
ParkBrakeAdjustment
Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurely,an
adjustmentisrequired.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Shutoffengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
stop.
3.Whentheparkbrakeisreleased,thebrakebars
shouldliftoffthetiresandthehandlevershould
travelforwardtotheendoftheslotinthecontrol
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Maintenance
panel.Whenthebrakeisdisengaged,thegap
betweenthebrakecross-tubeanddrivetire
shouldmeasure5/8–3/4inch(16–19mm)(see
Figure26).
Figure27
1.Armature 5.Brakespacer
2.Fieldshell 6.Re-gapshim
3.Rotor 7.Brakepole
4.Brakemountingbolt
RemovingtheShim:
Figure26
1.Drivetire 4.Brakelinkagerod
2.Brakecrosstube 5.Jamnut
3.Gapmeasures5/8–3/4
inch(16–19mm)
4.Iftheparkingbrakedoesnotholdsecurelyan
adjustmentisrequired.Toadjustthebrake,
loosenthejamnutsonthebrakelinkagerod.
Turnthebrakelinkagerodclockwisetodecrease
thegapandcounterclockwisetoincreasethegap
Figure26).
(see
5.Tightenthejamnuts.
ElectricClutchAdjustment
Noadjustmentnecessary.Howeverwhentheclutch
brakehasworntothepointwheretheclutchno
longerengagesconsistently,theshimcanberemoved
toextendtheclutchlife.
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
andremovekey .Engageparkingbrake.Allow
themachinetocoolcompletelybeforestarting
theseinstructions.
2.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris
fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthebrake
spacers.
3.Checktheconditionofthewireharnessleads,
connectors,andterminals.Cleanorrepairas
necessary.
4.Verifythat12Vispresentattheclutchconnector
whenthePTOswitchisengaged.
5.Measurethegapbetweentherotorandarmature.
Ifthegapisgreaterthan.04inch(1mm),proceed
withthefollowingsteps:
A.Loosenbothbrakemountingboltsone-half
toonefullturn(see
Figure28).
Note: DoNotremovethebrakepolefrom
theeldshell/armature.Thebrakepolehas
worntomatchthearmatureandneedsto
continuetomatchaftertheshimisremoved
toensureproperbraketorque.
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Maintenance
Figure28
1.Brakemountingbolt
2.Shim
B.Usingneedlenosepliers,orbyhand,take
holdofthetabandremovetheshim(DoNot
discardtheshimuntilproperclutchfunction
hasbeenconrmed).
C.Usingapneumaticline,blowoutanydebris
fromunderthebrakepoleandaroundthe
brakespacers.
D.Re-torqueeachbolt(M6x1)to10ft-lb(13
N-m)+/-0.5ft-lb(0.7N-m).
E.Usinga0.010inchthickfeelergauge,verify
thatagapispresentbetweentherotorand
armaturefaceonbothsidesofthebrakepole
asshown.(Duetothewaytherotorand
armaturefaceswear(peaksandvalleys)itis
sometimesdifculttomeasurethetruegap.)
Figure30
1.Feelergauge
• Ifthegapislessthan0.010inch,then
reinstalltheshimandreferencethe
Troubleshooting section.
• Ifthegapissufcient,proceedtothe
safetycheckinstepF.
F.Performthefollowingsafetycheck:
a.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.
b.MakesurethebladesDoNotengage
withthePTOswitch“off”andtheclutch
disengaged.
Iftheclutchdoesnotdisengage,
reinstalltheshimandreferencethe
Troubleshooting section.
c.EngageanddisengagethePTOswitch
tenconsecutivetimestoensuretheclutch
isfunctioningproperly.Iftheclutch
doesnotengageproperly ,referencethe
Troubleshooting section.
1.Feelergauge
ForwardSpeedAdjustment
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.
2.Shutoffengineandwaitforallmovingpartsto
Figure29
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stop.Engageparkingbrake.
3.Releaseandlowertherearcushionfromtherear
ofthemachine.
4.Placethefrontreference/speedcontrolbarin
themaximumforwardposition.SeeAdjusting
theFrontReference/SpeedControlBar in
Operation.
5.PushtheRHcontrolleverallthewayforwardto
thefrontreference/speedcontrolbar.
6.LoosenthejamnutsontheturnbuckleontheRH
motioncontrol(asviewedfromtherearofthe
Maintenance
machine—seeFigure31).Rotatetheturnbuckle
counterclockwise(asviewedfromthetopofthe
machine)untilthereisagapbetweenthecontrol
leverandthefrontreference/speedcontrolbar.
Figure31
1.Locknut
2.Turnbuckle
3.Locknut(LHthread)
7.WiththeRHcontrolleverallthewayforward,
makesuretheRHpumparmbottomsoutonthe
forwardstop,locatedbythehydraulichoses,as
shownin
Figure32.
MotionControlTracking
Adjustment
Ifthemachinetravelsorpullstoonesidewhenthe
motioncontrolleversareinthefullforwardposition,
adjustthetracking.
1.Pushbothcontrolleversforwardthesame
distance.
2.Checkifthemachinepullstooneside.Ifitdoes,
stopthemachineandsettheparkingbrake.
3.Releasetherearcushionfromtherearofthe
machine.
4.Placethefrontreference/speedcontrolbarin
themaximumforwardposition.SeeAdjusting
theFrontReference/SpeedControlBar in
Operation.
5.RotatetheadjustmentrodontheLHside
ofthemachine.Lookingdowntowardsthe
adjustmentrod,rotateclockwisetodecrease
speedorcounterclockwisetoincreasespeed(see
Figure33).
Figure32
1.RHcontrollever 3.RHpumparm
2.Forwardstop
8.HoldingtheRHcontrolleverforward,rotatethe
turnbuckleclockwiseuntilthereisaminimalgap
orcontactbetweentheRHcontrolleverandthe
frontreference/speedcontrolbar.
9.Tightenthejamnuts.
10.Reinstalltherearcushion.
Figure33
1.Rotatetoincreasespeed
2.Turnbuckle
3.Rotatetodecreasespeed
6.Drivethemachineandcheckthefullforward
tracking.
7.Repeatsteps5and6untildesiredtrackingis
obtained.
8.Reinstalltherearcushion.
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AdjustRHMotionControl
HandlePosition
Ifthemotioncontrolleversdonotalignhorizontally,
adjusttherightsidemotioncontrollever.
Note: Adjustthehorizontalalignmentbeforethe
fronttobackalignment.
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Pushtherightmotioncontrolleverdownoutof
lockedneutralposition.
3.Checkifitalignshorizontallywiththeleftmotion
controllever.
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.
Figure34
1.LHMotioncontrollever
2.RHMotioncontrollever
3.RHMotioncontrolleverinPTOdisengagedposition
4.Checkthehorizontalalignmenthere
4.Toadjusttherightmotioncontrollever
horizontally,thecamneedstobeadjusted.
5.Releasethecushionfromtherearofthemachine.
6.Loosenthenutandboltholdingthecam.
7.Adjustthecamuntilitalignswiththeleftmotion
controlleverandtightenthenutandboltforthe
cam.
Figure36
1.Switch
2.Cam
3.Rightmotioncontrolleverintheneutraloperateposition
4.1/8inch(3mm)
10.Ifneeded,loosenthescrewsholdingtheswitch
andadjusttheswitch.
11.Tightentheswitchscrews.
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Maintenance
CasterPivotBearings
Pre-LoadAdjustment
Removedustcapfromcasterandtightennylocnut
untilwashersareatandbackoff1/4ofaturn
toproperlysetthepre-loadonthebearings.If
disassembled,makesurethespringdiscwashersare
reinstalledasshownin
1.Springdiscwashers
Figure37.
Figure37
Cleaning
CleanEngineandExhaust
SystemArea
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
(Mayberequiredmore
oftenindryordirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessivedebrisaroundenginecoolingair
intakeandexhaustsystemareacancauseengine,
exhaustarea,andhydraulicsystemtooverheat
whichcancreatearehazard.
Cleanalldebrisfromengineandexhaustsystem
area.
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
coolingns.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
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Maintenance
beltshields,aroundthefueltank,aroundengine
andexhaustarea.
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnder
Deck
ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily
1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
removekey.Engageparkingbrake.
2.Raisedecktothetransport(maximumcutting
height)position.Liftthefrontofunitandsupport
unitusingjackstandsorequivalentsupport.
CAUTION
Raisingthemowerforserviceormaintenance
relyingsolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jackscouldbedangerous.Themechanicalor
hydraulicjacksmaynotbeenoughsupport
ormaymalfunctionallowingtheunittofall,
whichcouldcauseinjury.
DoNotrelysolelyonmechanicalorhydraulic
jacksforsupport.Useadequatejackstands
orequivalentsupport.
Federallawstatesthatbatteriesshouldnotbeplaced
inthegarbage.Managementanddisposalpractices
mustbewithinrelevantfederal,state,orlocallaws.
Ifabatteryisbeingreplacedoriftheunitcontaining
thebatteryisnolongeroperatingandisbeing
scrapped,takethebatterytoalocalcertiedrecycling
center.Ifnolocalrecyclingisavailablereturnthe
batterytoanycertiedbatteryreseller.
3.Cleanoutanygrassbuild-upfromundersideof
deckandindischargedeector.
WasteDisposal
MotorOilDisposal
Engineoilandhydraulicoilarebothpollutantsto
theenvironment.Disposeofusedoilatacertied
recyclingcenteroraccordingtoyourstateandlocal
regulations.
BatteryDisposal
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,which
ispoisonousandcancausesevereburns.
Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalorifittouches
skincancausesevereburns.
• Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,andrubber
glovestoprotectskinandclothingwhen
handlingelectrolyte.
• DoNotswallowelectrolyte.
• Intheeventofanaccident,ushwithwater
andcalladoctorimmediately.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating
conditionpriortomoweruse.
Whenaproblemoccurs,donotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbecaused
byanemptyfueltank.
Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.DoNotattempttoserviceorreplacemajor
itemsoranyitemsthatcallforspecialtimingofadjustmentsprocedures(suchasvalves,governor,etc.).Have
thisworkdonebyyourEngineServiceDealer.
Note: WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDoNotpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.
Problem PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
Starterdoesnotcrank.
Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto
keeprunning
1.PTOisengaged.
2.Oneofthespeedcontrolleversarenot
inneutralposition.
3.Batterydoesnothaveafullcharge.
4.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose
orfaulty.
5.Fuseisblown. 5.Replacetheblownfuse.
6.NeutralLCDindicatordoesnot
illuminate.
7.Relayorswitchisdefective. 7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Fueltankisempty. 1.Fillthefueltank.
2.Fuelshutoffvalveisclosed.
3.Thethrottleandchokearenotinthe
correctposition.
4.Dirtinfuellter. 4.Replacethefuellter.
5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.
6.Aircleanerisdirty.
7.Electricalconnectionsarecorroded,loose
orfaulty.
8.Relayorswitchisdefective. 8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
9.Faultysparkplug.
10.Sparkplugwireisnotconnected.
1.DisengagethePTO.
2.Ensurethespeedcontrolleverisinthe
neutralposition.
3.
Chargethebattery.SeeCheck
BatteryChargeandRecommended
JumpStartingProceduresectionsin
Maintenance.
4.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals
thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,
applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.
6.Checkreedswitch.
2.Openthefuelshutoffvalve.
3.Besurethethrottlecontrolismidway
betweenthe“SLOW”and“F AST”
positions,andthechokeisinthe“ON”
positionforacoldengineorthe“OFF”
positionforawarmengine.
5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.
7.Checktheelectricalconnectionsfor
goodcontact.Cleanconnectorterminals
thoroughlywithelectricalcontactcleaner,
applydielectricgreaseandreconnect.
9.Clean,adjustorreplacesparkplug.
10.Checkthesparkplugwireconnection.
Enginelosespower
1.Engineloadisexcessive 1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Aircleanerisdirty.
3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .
4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe
engineareplugged.
5.Ventsystemlterplugged. 5.Inspectventlter;replaceifdirty .
6.Dirtinfuellter. 6.Replacethefuellter.
7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel
system.
2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.
3.Addoiltothecrankcase.
4.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling
nsandairpassages.
7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
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Troubleshooting
Problem PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
Engineoverheats
Mowerpullsleftorright(withleversfully
forward).
Machinedoesnotdrive.
Unevencuttingheight.
1.Engineloadisexcessive 1.Reducethegroundspeed.
2.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .
3.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe
engineareplugged.
1.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect. 1.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.
2.Trackingneedsadjustment. 2.Adjustthetrackingbyturningturnbuckle
1.Bypassvalveisnotclosedtight. 1.Tightenthebypassvalve.
2.Driveorpumpbeltisworn,looseor
broken.
3.Driveorpumpbeltisoffapulley . 3.Changethebelt.
1.Blade(s)notsharp. 1.Sharpentheblade(s).
2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.
3.Mowerdeckisnotlevel. 3.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-sideand
4.Undersideofmowerisdirty. 4.Cleantheundersideofthemower.
5.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect. 5.Adjusttirepressureinthedrivetires.
6.Bladespindlebent. 6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Tipsofadjacentbladesareatanuneven
cuttingheight.Bladestipsshouldbeeven
within3/16inchwhichisapproximately
onebladethickness.
2.Addoiltothecrankcase.
3.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling
nsandairpassages.
ontheLHturnbuckleinthedirectionthat
themowerneedstobeadjustedto.Rotate
theturnbucklein1/4turnincrements
untilthemowertrackscorrectly .
2.Changethebelt.
2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
front-to-rear.
7.Replaceblades,spindlesand(or)check
fordamagetomowerdeck.
Abnormalvibration
Bladesdonotrotate.
1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.
2.Blademountingboltisloose. 2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.
3.Enginemountingboltsareloose. 3.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.
4.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade
pulley.
5.Enginepulleyisdamaged. 5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
6.Bladespindleisbent. 6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
7.Beltisdamaged. 7.Installnewbelt.
1.Drivebeltisoffpulley . 1.Checkbeltfordamage;replaceif
2.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken. 2.Installnewdeckbelt.
3.Deckbeltisoffpulley. 3.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler
4.Brokenormissingidlerspring.
5.Damagedelectricclutch. 5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).
4.Tightentheappropriatepulley.
necessary.Installdrivebeltandcheck
adjustingshaftsandbeltguidesforcorrect
position.
pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect
positionandfunction.
4.Replacethespring.
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Troubleshooting
Problem PossibleCause CorrectiveAction
Clutchwillnotengage.
1.Fuseisblown.
2.Lowvoltagesupplyattheclutch.
3.Damagedcoil.
4.Inadequatecurrentsupply . 4.Repairorreplaceclutchleadwireor
5.Rotor/armatureairgapistoolarge.
1.Replacefuse.Checkcoilresistance,
batterycharge,chargingsystem,and
wiringconnectionsandreplaceif
necessary.
2.Checkcoilresistance,batterycharge,
chargingsystem,andwiringconnections
andreplaceifnecessary.
3.Replaceclutch.
electricalsystem.Cleanconnector
contacts.
5.Removeshimorreplaceclutch.
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Schematics
Schematics
ElectricalDiagram
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Schematics
ElectricalSchematic
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HydraulicDiagram
Schematics
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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 X-Series, Lazer Z S-Series, 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 X-Series, Lazer Z S-Series, 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 *
* 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 X-Series, Lazer Z S-Series, and Vantage Turf Equipment
3 Year Limited Commercial Warranty
5 Year or 750 Hours Limited Consumer Warranty
G4500-733_B
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ServiceRecord
Date:
DescriptionofWorkDone: ServiceDoneBy:
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Figure38
Thispagemaybecopiedforpersonaluse.
1.Themaximumslopeyoucansafelyoperatethemachineonis20degrees.Usetheslopeindicatortodeterminethe
degreeofslopeofhillsbeforeoperating.DoNotoperatethismachineonaslopegreaterthan20degrees.Fold
alongtheappropriatelinetomatchtherecommendedslope.
2.Alignthisedgewithaverticalsurface,atree,building,fencepole,etc.
3.Exampleofhowtocompareslopewithfoldededge.
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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
12
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-F RONT RIDING AC CESSORIES A ND OPTIONS
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
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