Exmark 4500-355 - Manuals

Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both inthis manual and on the machine to identify importantsafety messages which must be followed to avoidaccidents This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol The s...

Safety DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremelyflammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burnyou, others, and cause property damage. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an openarea, when the engine is cold. Wipe upany gasoline that spills. • Never refill the fu...

Safety Operation WARNING Operating engine parts, especially themuffler, become extremely hot. Severe burnscan occur on contact and debris, such asleaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. • Allow engine parts, especially the muffler,to cool before touching. • Remove accumulated debris from mufflera...

Safety DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes cancause sliding and loss of control. Loss ofcontrol and/or loss of operator’s footingcould result in a fall with an arm or leggetting under the mower or engine deckwhich may result in serious injury, death ordrowning. • Mow across slopes, never u...

Safety Safety and Instructional Decals • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease,dirt and debris from safety signs and instructionallabels. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safetysigns. • When replacement components are installed, besure that current safety signs are affixed to there...

Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 790,000 and Higher VH15KA362; VH15KA483; VH17KA362CA; VH17KA483CA Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 RPM (No Load) Fuel System • Capacity: 5.0 gal. (18.9 L) • Type of Fuel: Regular unle...

Specifications Cutting Deck • Cutting Width: – 36 inch Deck: 35.38 inches (89.9 cm) – 48 inch Deck: 47.25 inches (120.0 cm) • Discharge: Side • Blade Size: – 36 inch Deck: 18.00 inches (45.7 cm)— Quantity: 2 – 48 inch Deck: 16.25 inches (41.3 cm)— Quantity: 3 • Deck Drive: Manual engagement of belt ...

Operation Product Overview Figure 3 1. ECS Handles 3. Fuel Cap 2. Controls 4. Blade Spacers Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Operator Presence Control (OPC)Levers Located on the upper handle assembly directly abovethe hand...

Operation as shown in Figure 4, and the drive levers are released,the drive wheels are engaged in the forward direction. Squeezing the left hand and/or right hand levercauses the left hand and/or right hand drive wheelrespectively to slow down, stop, or reverse, dependingon how far each drive lever ...

Operation The knob can be adjusted so that machine will“track” straight ahead with the drive levers released. PTO Engagement Control Located on left side of control console. To engage the blades, the knob must be pulledtoward the operator until the turnbuckle (attachedto the blade engagement idler) ...

Operation DANGER An uncovered discharge opening will allowobjects to be thrown in an operator’s orbystander’s direction. Also, contact with theblade could occur. Thrown objects or bladecontact can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the mower with the dischargedeflector raised, removed, or ...

Operation Figure 5 1. Drive Lever in neutralposition 3. Drive Lever in forwardposition 2. Drive Lever locked inneutral position 4. Drive Lever in reverseposition Driving Forward 1. Release the parking brake. 2. With drive levers locked in “neutral”, shift speed control lever to desired forward speed...

Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are beingmade, someone could start the engine.Accidental starting of the engine couldseriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key f...

Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Check Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a level surface. 2. Check with engine cold. 3. Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dips...

Maintenance Figure 7 1. Rod 4. Mower deck 2. Spring 5. Discharge deflectorbracket 3. Discharge deflector 6. Assembled view 3. Hook the bent end of the rod around the front discharge deflector bracket to retain it fromsliding out. Place the leg of the spring with theloop in the notch in the discharge...

Maintenance Service Pre-Cleaner Elementand Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service the air cleaner. (Mayneed more often undersevere conditions. Seethe Engine Owner’smanual for additionalinformation.) 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or spark plug wire(s)...

Maintenance Lubricate Grease Fittings Note: See chart for service intervals. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Lubricate fittings with NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease. Refer to the following chart for fitting locationsand lubrication s...

Maintenance 4. Fill reservoir as stated in Check Hydraulic Oil Level. Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended.Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative: Hydro Oil Change Interval Exmark Premium HydroOil (Preferred) 500 Hours Mobil 1 15W50 250 Hours 5. Loosen filter 1/2 turn and allow a small ...

Maintenance Note: Hydraulic reservoir can be pressurized up to 5 psi to speed this process. 6. If either drive wheel still does not rotate, stop and repeat steps 4 and 5 above for the respectivepump. If wheels rotate slowly, the system mayprime after additional running. Check oil level asstated in C...

Maintenance Adjustments Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, andremove key before servicing, cleaning, or making anyadjustments to the unit. Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height of the mower deck is adjustedfrom 1 inch to 4 1/4 inc...

Maintenance Cutting Height Adjustment Table (1 inch to 4 1/4 inches (2.5 cm-10.8 cm)) (cont'd.) Number Of Spacers Below Caster Support Hub Number of 1/4 inch (.64 cm) Blade Spacers Below Spindle Cutting Height Range Axle Position (Figure 9) 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) 3/16 inch (.48 cm) 4 3 2 1 0 2 1/8– 3 1/8...

Maintenance CAUTION Raising the mower for service or maintenancerelying solely on mechanical or hydraulicjacks could be dangerous. The mechanical orhydraulic jacks may not be enough supportor may malfunction allowing the unit to fall,which could cause injury. Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydr...

Maintenance 3. Be sure the bellcrank Does Not touch the switch body or damage to the switch could occur. 4. Retighten switch mounting bracket. Engine to Mower Deck BeltAdjustment 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plugwire(s). 2. Engage PT...

Maintenance Figure 15 48 inch Mower Deck Blade Brake Adjustment 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plugwire(s). 2. Disengage PTO. 3. Make sure the blade brake pad rests against the sheave. Adjust the spring mounting boltsto properly align ...

Maintenance shorten the linkage if the tire is creepingforward. Tighten the jam nuts at both ends.Release and re-engage the neutral lock latchchecking that the tire stops. Continue thisprocess until the tire is at a dead stop. 3. Make this adjustment for both sides. • Tracking Adjustment: 1. Stop en...

Maintenance Cleaning Clean Engine Air CoolingSystem Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plugwire(s). 2. Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding. Remove Engin...

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be causedby an empty fuel tank. The followi...

Schematics Schematics Wiring Diagram GREEN BLACK RED RED BLACK GREEN YELLOW BLUE ORANGE B R O W N A B C D E F CONNECTORS ARE VIEWED FROM WIRE ENDN.C. = NORMALLY CLOSEDN.O. = NORMALLY OPEN FROM SAFETY INTERLOCK MODULE TRANSMISSION SWITCH N.O. PTO SWITCH N.O. OPC SWITCH N.O. KEY SWITCH ENGINE PARK BRA...

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 reason...

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