Exmark 4500-358 - 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 Manual Start Models: THP15KA363; THP17KA483; THP17KA523; THP17KA363CA; THP17KA483CA Electric Start Models: THP19KAE483; THP19KAE523; THP19KAE483CA Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • RPM: F...

Specifications Tires & Wheels Drive Front Caster Pneumatic(Air-Filled) Pneumatic(Air-Filled) Semi-Pneumatic 36 48 & 52 All Decks Quantity 2 2 2 Tread Turf Master Turf Master Smooth Size 16 x 6.50–8 16 x 7.50–8 9 x 3.50-4 Ply Rating 4 4 Pressure 14 psi(97 kPa) 14 psi(97 kPa) Cutting Deck • Cu...

Product Overview Torque Requirements Bolt Location Torque Cutter Housing SpindleNut 140-145 ft-lb(190-197 N-m) Blade Mounting Bolt(lubricate with anti-seize) 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m) Engine Deck/MowerDeck Support MountBolts 30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m) Anti-Scalp Roller NylocNut See Figure 9 30-35 ft-lb (...

Operation 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 handle grips. When these levers are depressed, the OPC systemsenses that the operator ...

Operation Park Brake Lever Located on the left side of the unit above thehydraulic tank. The brake lever engages the park brake on the drivewheels. Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake. Push the lever forward and down to disengage thebrake. When parking on a steep slope, the wheels mus...

Operation Pre-Start Fill fuel tanks. For best results use only clean, freshregular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane ratingof 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline mayalso be used; however, combustion chamber andcylinder head will require more frequent service. SeeEngine Owner’s Manual. D...

Operation PTO Engagement DANGER The rotating blades under the mower deckare dangerous. Blade contact can causeserious injury or kill you. Do Not put hands or feet under the moweror mower deck when the blades are engaged. DANGER An uncovered discharge opening will allowobjects to be thrown in an oper...

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...

Operation Figure 6 1. Deck support pin 2. Cutting Height B. The tire pressures are set as directed in Check Tire Pressures in the Maintenance section. C. The length of the rear deck support link assemblies average 6.89 inches (approximately6 7/8 inches) (175.01 mm) from the center ofthe balljoint to...

Operation Figure 8 For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (38 mm) use the bottom hole. The rollers will still be effective against scalping. 1. Anti-scalp rollermounting bracket 2. Cutting height 7. Torque the 3/8–16 whizlock nut to 30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m) (Figure 9). 8. If the 3/8 nyloc nut has been ...

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 Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Every 500 hours • Change the hydraulic filter (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)• Check wheel hub-slotted torque specification. Monthly • Check the battery charge.• Grease the PTO engagement bellcrank. Periodic Maintenance C...

Maintenance 2. Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in the Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck section. 3. Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required. 4. Reinstall the blades (if they were removed) in the following order: A. Install bushing through blade with bushing flange on bottom...

Maintenance Figure 12 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 discharg...

Maintenance 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or spark plug wire(s). Engage parkingbrake. 2. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for cleaning instructions. Change Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 100 hours (Mayneed more often undersevere conditions...

Maintenance Lubrication Chart Fitting Locations Initial Pumps Number of Places Service Interval 36 inch Deck 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck 1. CasterWheelBearings 12 2 2 2 Daily 2. CasterPivots 2 2 2 2 Daily 3. PTOEngagementBellcrank 1 1 1 1 40 hours 4. PumpDrive IdlerPivot 2 1 1 1 Yearly 5. ClutchArm Pi...

Maintenance 5. Loosen filter 1/2 turn and allow a small amount of oil to leak from the oil filter (this allows air tobe purged from the oil filter and supply hose fromthe hydraulic reservoir). Turn filter clockwiseuntil rubber seal contacts the filter adapter. Thentighten the filter an additional 2/...

Maintenance a steady flow of oil to flow out from under thehousing. Retighten the capscrews. Do this forboth pumps. 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 respectivepu...

Maintenance Mobil HTS Grease (OrFood-Grade Anti-seize) Mobil HTS grease (or food-grade anti-seize) is usedin the following locations: • Between the cutter housing spindle and bearings. • Between the cutter housing spindle and sheave. • Under top cutter housing bearing guard. Copper-Based Anti-seize ...

Maintenance the machine, remove jack stands and carefullylower the machine to the ground. (Check thedrive tire pressure and tire circumference see Check the Tire Pressures section.) 2. Run the unit and observe the tracking on a level, smooth, hard surface such as concreteor asphalt. 3. If the unit t...

Maintenance Cleaning Clean Engine and ExhaustSystem Area Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required moreoften in dry or dirtyconditions.) CAUTION Excessive debris around engine cooling airintake and exhaust system area can causeengine, exhaust area, and hydraulic systemto overheat w...

Maintenance Battery Disposal DANGER Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,which is poisonous and can cause severeburns. Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal orif it touches skin can cause severe burns. • Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, andrubber gloves to protect skin and clothingwhen handli...

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 Electrical Diagram 15 & 17 HP KAWASAKI SAFETY INTERLOCK MODULE TRANSMISSION SWITCH N.O. PARK BRAKE SWITCH N.O. BLADE SWITCH N.O. OPC SWITCH N.O. KEY SWITCH ENGINE GROUND ENGINE KILL CONNECTORS ARE VIEWED FROM WIRE ENDN.C. = NORMALLY CLOSEDN.O. = NORMALLY OPEN GREEN BLUE ORA...

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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