Exmark VT691KA524CA, VT691KA484CA, VT740EKC604, VT651KA484, VT730EKC524 User Manual

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ForSerialNos. 312,000,000&Higher

PartNo.4501-211Rev.A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Theengineinthisproductisnot equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode (CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered, orgrass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126. Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar laws.

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour EngineServiceDealer.

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance, adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark mower.

Figure1

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER, CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS ENTIRETY.

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

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor. Exmarkpartsmanualsareavailableonlineat http://www.exmark.com

AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem promptlyforyoufromthefactory.

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe spaceprovided.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Specications........................................................14

ModelNumbers.............................................14

Systems..........................................................14

Dimensions....................................................15

TorqueRequirements.....................................16

ProductOverview.................................................16

Operation..............................................................17

Controls.........................................................17

Pre-Start.........................................................19

OperatingInstructions...................................19

Transporting..................................................24

Maintenance..........................................................26

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............26

PeriodicMaintenance........................................27

CheckEngineOilLevel..................................27

CheckMowerBlades......................................29

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................30

CheckforLooseHardware.............................31

ServiceAirCleaner.........................................31

ChangeEngineOil.........................................31

CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................31

CheckTirePressures......................................32

CheckConditionOfBelts...............................32

LubricateGreaseFittings................................32

LubricateCasterWheelHubs.........................32

CheckSparkPlugs..........................................33

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand

Fluid..........................................................33

WheelHubNutTorqueSpecication..............35

CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................35

ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................36

MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade

Anti-seize)..................................................36

Copper-BasedAnti-seize................................36

DielectricGrease............................................36

Adjustments......................................................36

DeckLeveling................................................36

AdjustingtheCuttingDeckRake....................37

AdjustingtheRearoftheDeck........................38

PumpDriveBeltTension................................38

MowerDeckDriveBeltTension.....................38

ChecktheParkBrake......................................38

ParkBrakeAdjustment...................................38

ElectricClutchAdjustment.............................40

MotionControlNeutralAdjustment...............41

MotionControlTrackingAdjustment.............42

ChecktheNeutralSwitchAlignment

..................................................................42

AdjustRHMotionControlHandle

Position......................................................43

CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load

Adjustment................................................44

Cleaning............................................................45

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................45

RemoveEngineShroudsandClean

CoolingFins...............................................45

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................45

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................45

WasteDisposal...............................................45

Troubleshooting....................................................47

Schematics............................................................50

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheB71.4 specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal injury.

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol( thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

SafetyAlertSymbol

Figure2)isusedbothin

Figure2

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.

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.

Safety

Operation

WARNING

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

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to coolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommuferand enginearea.

•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,andsafetydevicesinplace andworkingproperly.

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

•NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate themowerwhenpeople,especiallychildren,or petsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecaution whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect dischargeawayfromothers.

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence ofalcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs, trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

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

Safety

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Lossofcontrol and/orlossofoperator'sfootingcouldresultina fallwithanarmorleggettingunderthemower orenginedeckwhichmayresultinseriousinjury, 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.

Safety

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid, whichispoisonousandcancausesevere burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith waterandcalladoctorimmediately.

CAUTION

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

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF” positionbeforechargingthebattery.

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,mayviolateEPA andCARBregulations.

Replaceallpartsincluding,butnotlimitedto, tires,belts,blades,andfuelsystemcomponents withoriginalExmarkparts.

WARNING

Fuelsystemcomponentsareunderhigh pressure.Theuseofimpropercomponentscan resultinsystemfailure,gasolineleakageand possibleexplosion.

Useonlyapprovedfuellinesandfuelltersfor highpressuresystems.

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease, dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled, makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

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

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

1-303508

109-3148

1-403005

115-4186

1.Interval

2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)

98-5954

3.Parkingbrake

4.Neutral

5.Operatorpresenceswitch

6.Battery

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

Safety

116-0404

116-2040

116-3267

116-3283

60InchModel

116-3290

116-4181

116-3076

Safety

116-7217

116-5040

1.Forwardposition–faster

1.Fast3.Neutral

2.Slow

2.Backwardposition– slower

116-1887

116-4647

4.Reverse

116-4648

AllUnitsExceptEFI

1.PTO-on4.Slow

2.PTO-off5.Choke-on

3.Fast

Safety

6.Choke-off

116-5026

EFIOnly

1.PTO-on

2.PTO-off4.Slow

3.Fast

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:312,000,000andHigher

VT651KA484;VT691KA484CA;VT691KA524;VT691KA524CA;VT730EKC524;VT740EKC604;

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’ s Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium EngineOil

•RPM:FullSpeed:3600±100RPM(NoLoad)

FuelSystem

•Capacity:8.0gal.(30.2L)

•FuelRecommendations:

–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher ((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor

15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanol byvolume.Performanceproblemsand/or enginedamagemayresultwhichmaynotbe

coveredunderwarranty. –DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol. –DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor

fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel

stabilizerisused. –DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•FuelFilter: –Kawasaki:

KawasakiP/N49019-7005

–KohlerEFI:

Kawasaki:15amps

KohlerEFI:20amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:

–30ampmainfuse

–25ampchargingsystemfuse

–10ampPTOfuse

–15ampaccessoryfuse

SafetyInterlockSystem

•LCDindicatorsappearfortheparkbrake,drive levers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage displayonthefrontcontrolpanel.

Note:BecausethePTOmustbedisengaged tostarttheengine,theLCDindicatorwillnot illuminateatthistime.

•PTOmustbedisengagedandmotioncontrol leversinneutraltostartengine.(Itisnot necessaryfortheoperatortobeontheplatform tostarttheengine.)

•Mowerbladeswillstopiftherightsidemotion controlleverismovedorreleasedintothePTO disengageposition.

•Enginewillstopifthemotioncontrolleversare movedfromtheneutralpositionwiththepark brakeengaged.

KohlerP/N2505042

•FuelShut-OffValve:1/4turnincrements

ElectricalSystem(ElectricStart)

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:

OperatorControls

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

Specications

Transmission

•TwoHydroGearvariabledisplacementhigh efciencypumpsindependentlycoupledtotwo highefciencyParker/Rosswheeldrivemotors.

•HydraulicOil:UseExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicOilCapacity:2.4qt.(2.2L)

•HydraulicFilterisreplaceablecartridgetype.

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

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

•Speeds:

–0-8.0mph(13km/hr)forward.

–0-4.0mph(6km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe movedwhenengineisnotrunning.

WheelDriveSystem

DrivewheelsaredirectcoupledtoParkerwheeldrive motorswith1inch(25.4mm)taperedshaft.

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

•DeckDrive:

–Electricclutchmountedonengineshaft.

–Bladesdrivenbyonebelt(w/self-tensioning

idlers).

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

•DeckDepth:

–48inchDeck:5.5inches(14.0cm)

–52inchDeck:5.5inches(14.0cm)

–60inchDeck:5.5inches(14.0cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

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

•MulchingKit:Optional

•Bagger:Optional

Tires&Wheels

DriveFrontCaster

Pneumatic (Air-Filled)

Quantity

Tread

Size20x10.50–811x4.00-5

PlyRating

Pressure

K500

13psi (90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–48inchDeck:48inches(121.9cm)

–52inchDeck:52inches(132.1cm)

–60inchDeck:60inches(152.4cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(3ea.)

–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)

–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)

–60inchDeck:20.50inches(52.1cm)

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

SemiPneumatic

Smooth

Deector Up

Deector Down

OverallLength:

PlatformUp60.5inches

Platform Down

OverallHeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck60inchDeck

50.0inches (127.0cm)

48inch Deck

51.8inches (131.6cm)

59.6inches (151.4cm)

48inch Deck

(153.7cm)

74.0inches (188.0cm)

50.0inches (127.0cm)

52inch Deck

56.3inches (143.0cm)

64.8inches (164.6cm)

52inch Deck

60.5inches (153.7cm)

74.0inches (188.0cm)

60inch Deck

63.9inches (162.3cm)

72.8inches (184.9cm)

60inch Deck

62.4inches (158.5cm)

75.9inches (192.8cm)

50.0inches (127.0cm)

ProductOverview

TreadWidth:(OutsidetoOutsideof Tires,Widthwise)

48inchDeck52inchDeck60inchDeck

46.5inches (118.1cm)

50.5inches (128.3cm)

CurbWeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck60inchDeck

855lb (388kg)

875lb (397kg)

883lb (401kg)

Note:Weightswillvaryslightlydependingonengine.

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

CutterHousingSpindle Nut

BladeMountingBolt (lubricatewithanti-seize)

Torque

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

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

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Platform

2.FuelCap5.EngineControls

3.Height-of-Cut Adjustment

4.Motioncontrollevers

6.ParkBrakeLever

EngineDeck/MowerDeck SupportMountBolts

EngineMountingBolts Kawasaki Kohler

WheelLugNuts

WheelHubNuts175-225ft-lb

WheelMotorMounting Bolts

HydroPumpRelease Valves

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

17-23ft-lb(23-31N-m) 27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)

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

(237-305N-m)

67-83ft-lb(91-113N-m)

110-130in-lb(12-15N-m)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Controls

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrollevers,locatedoneachsideofthe topconsole,controltheforwardandreversemotion ofthemachine.

Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe amounttheleverismoved.

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

Figure5

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(seeFigure5and Figure7).

Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral positionandtheRHmotioncontrolleverismoved intothePTOdisengageposition,themowerblades willdisengage.

ChokeControl(AllUnitsExcept KohlerEFI)

Locatedonthefrontcontrolconsolerightofthe PTOengagementswitch.

1.Throttle8.Fuelgauge

2.RHMotioncontrollever

3.LHMotioncontrollever

4.FrontReference/Speed ControlBar

5.Messagedisplay12.Fuelcap

6.Parkbrakelever

7.Ignitionswitch

9.PTOengagementswitch

10.Choke

11.Decklifthandle

13.Height-of-cutpin

14.Platformlatch

ThrottleControl

LocatedontheRHsideofthefrontcontrolconsole (redlever)(seeFigure5).

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe detentisfullthrottle.

FrontReference/SpeedControlBar

Locatedinfrontofthemotioncontrollevers(see Figure5).

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

Operation

ParkBrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe LHmotioncontrollever(seeFigure5).

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive wheels.

Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage displayonthefrontconsolewhentheparkbrakeis engaged(see

Figure5andFigure7).

Toengagethebrake,pulltheleverrearwardandto therighttopositionintotheengagedposition.

Torelease,pullthebrakeleverbackandovertothe left,positionintotheslotandpushtheleverforward.

Whenparkingonasteepslope,thewheelsmustbe chockedorblockedinadditiontothebrakebeing engaged.Theunitmustbetieddownandbrake engagedwhentransporting.

Parkbrakemustbedisengagedbeforemovingmotion controloutofneutralorenginewillkill.

IgnitionSwitch

disengaged.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatorto beontheplatform.)

HourMeter

LocatedontheLHsideofthefrontcontrolconsole inthemessagedisplay(see

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat theenginehasrun.

1.LCDIndicators

2.Lowvoltageindicatorlight

3.Hour/Voltagedisplay

Figure5andFigure7).

Figure7

LocatedontheLHsideofthefrontcontrolconsole

Figure5).

(see

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 inPTOdisengageposition,andthePTOswitch

Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimalpoint isashinginHour/Voltagedisplay.

Hoursaredisplayedwhenthekeyisofforwhenthe machineisrunning.

Note:Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON” positionforafewsecondsbeforecrankingtheengine, thebatteryvoltagewilldisplayintheareawherethe hoursarenormallydisplayed.

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

FuelShut-OffValve

LocatedontheRHsideofthecontroltowerbehind thekneecushionforKawasakiunits.Locatedon theLHsideofthemachine,towardstherearofthe engine,onKohlerunits.

Thefuelshut-offvalveisusedtoshutoffthefuel whenthemachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays, duringtransporttoandfromthejobsite,andwhen parkedinsideabuilding.

Alignvalvehandlewiththefuellinetoopen.Rotate 90°toclose.

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