Exmark Vantage 36 Inch 920, Vantage 36 Inch 000 Higher User Manual

V ANTAGE™
36INCHMODELS
ForSerialNos. 920,000&Higher
PartNo.4500-897Rev.A
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orotherreproductiveharm.
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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.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
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.
SerialNo.
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.....................10
Specications.......................................................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
WheelHubNutTorqueSpecication.............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 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards 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.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and
3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate
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.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground, inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold. Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.
Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed trailer.
DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull. Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult infuelleakageordamagetotheengine oremissionsystem.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and stayawayfromanopenameorwhere gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.
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.
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,especiallythemufer, becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass, brush,etc.cancatchre.
Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to coolbeforetouching.
Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer andenginearea.
Installandmaintaininworkingordera sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment onforest-covered,grass-covered,or brush-coveredunimprovedland.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide, whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill you.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes cancollect.
Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight, keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake isengagedbeforestartingengine.
Neverraisedeckwithbladesrunning.
Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards, shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields, guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin properworkingcondition.
Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.
DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedtheengine.
Parkmachineonlevelground.Stopengine,wait forallmovingpartstostop,removekeyand engageparkingbrake:
–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower.
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal
vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingthemower).
–Beforeclearingblockages.
–Wheneveryouleavethemower.
Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and engageparkingbrake:
–Beforerefueling.
–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.
–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.
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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 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.
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, awayfromsparkandames.Unplugcharger beforeconnectingordisconnectingfrombattery. Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
DANGER
Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan explodecausingseriousinjury.
Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway frombattery.
Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbattery inanenclosedspace.
Makesureventingpathofbatteryis alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith 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
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctor familiarwiththisformofinjuryorgangrenemay result.
Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulicuid hosesandlinesareingoodconditionandall hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight beforeapplyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.
Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure hydraulicuid.
Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,to ndhydraulicleaks.
Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic systembyplacingthemotioncontrollevers inneutralandshuttingofftheenginebefore performinganyworkonthehydraulicsystem.
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 surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe replacedcomponents.
Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled, makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
1-303508
Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.
Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe 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.Fast3.Neutral
2.Slow
116-1887
4.Reverse
116-4647
116-4648
1.PTO-on4.Slow
2.PTO-off5.Choke-on
3.Fast
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6.Choke-off
Specications
ModelNumbers
SerialNos:920,000andHigher
VT18KA363;VT18KA363CA
Specications
Systems
Engine
EngineSpecications: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 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.
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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Specications
Tires&Wheels
DriveFrontCaster
Pneumatic (Air-Filled)
Quantity
TreadKendaK500
Size18x8.50–811x4.00-5
PlyRating
Pressure
22
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:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtosupport 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
WheelHubNuts175-225ft-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:
DeectorUp39.1inches(99.3cm)
DeectorDown48.0inches(121.9cm)
OverallLength:
PlatformUp61.5inches(156.2cm)
PlatformDown74.0inches(188.0cm)
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Operation
ProductOverview
Figure3
1.Platform
2.FuelCap5.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.LHMotioncontrollever6.Neutral
2.RHMotioncontrollever7.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 maximumforwardspeedandisinnitelyvariable 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.Parkbrakelever12.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.Off3.Start
2.On
Note:Tostarttheengine,placetheLHmotion controlleverinneutral,theRHmotioncontrol
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