Exmark 4500-996 Rev A - Manuals

Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol This lawn mower meets or exceeds the B71.4specifications of the American National StandardsInstitute in effect at the time of production. Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offerreasonably safe service; however, failure to complywith the following instruc...

Safety • Inspect the area where the equipment is to beused and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires,bones, and other foreign objects which can bethrown by the machine and may cause personalinjury to the operator or bystanders. DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremelyflammable and vapors a...

Safety Operation WARNING Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,become extremely hot. Severe burns can occuron contact and debris, such as leaves, grass,brush, etc. can catch fire. • Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, tocool before touching. • Remove accumulated debris from muffler ...

Safety DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can causesliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping overedges, ditches, steep banks, or water can causerollovers, which may result in serious injury,death or drowning. • Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet. • Do Not mow near drop-offs or near wa...

Safety • Keep engine and engine area free fromaccumulation of grass, leaves, excessive greaseor oil, and other debris which can accumulatein these areas. These materials can becomecombustible and may result in a fire. • Let engine cool before storing and Do Not storenear flame or any enclosed area w...

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: 312,000,000 and Higher PNE651KA482; PNE691KA522 Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle PremiumEngine Oil • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 ±50 RPM (PTO notengaged) Idle: 1500 ±100 RPM Fuel ...

Specifications – Moving motion control levers outward (in slots) locks the drive system in neutral. • PTO Engagement Switch: Engages electric clutch(to drive belt) which engages mower blades. • Parking Brake Lever: Engages parking brake. • Deck Height Adjustment Lever: Sets cuttingheight to desired ...

Specifications Dimensions Overall Width: 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck Without Deck 44.1 inches (112.0cm) 44.1 inches (112.0cm) Deflector Up 48.0 inches (121.9cm) 52.8 inches (134.1cm) Deflector Down 59.2 inches (150.4cm) 64.0 inches (162.6cm) Overall Length: 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck Roll Bar - Up 77.8...

Operation Product Overview Figure 4 1. Rollover ProtectionSystem (ROPS) 5. Motion control levers 2. Engine Controls (rightconsole) 6. Parking brake 3. Seat belt 7. Height of cut adjustment 4. Fuel cap Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating positio...

Operation rear, to the detent, will put the choke in the “OFF”position. Do Not run a warm engine with choke inthe “ON” position. Figure 6 1. Throttle lever 4. Blade control switch(power take-off) 2. Choke lever 5. Ignition switch 3. Hour meter Throttle Control Located on right console (red lever) (s...

Operation The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuelwhen the machine will not be used for a few days,during transport to and from the jobsite, and whenparked inside a building. Align valve handle with the fuel line to open. Rotate90° to close. Drive Wheel Release Valves WARNING Hands may b...

Operation Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades.Switch is pushed in to disengage the blades. Deck Lift Pedal Located at the right front corner of the floor pan. Push the pedal forward with your foot to raise thecutting deck. Allow the pedal to move rearward tolower the cutting deck to ...

Operation Figure 11 1. Roll bar upper hoop 2. Knob in “latched” position 3. Pull knob to unlatch 4. Rotate 90° to hold unlatched 5. Knob in “unlatched” position 5. Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the roll bar in the raised position. The upper hoop ofthe roll bar may need to be pushed forw...

Operation The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades.Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deckand discharge area before engaging PTO. Important: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged. 1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions. 2. Pull the...

Operation Figure 14 To turn left or right, pull the motion control leverback toward neutral in the desired turn direction. The machine will move faster the farther themotion control levers are moved from the neutralposition. 4. To stop, position both motion control levers in the neutral operate posi...

Operation Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers It is recommended to change the anti-scalp rollerposition, when the height of cut has changed. 1. Stop the machine and move the motion control levers outward to the neutral locked position. 2. Disengage the PTO. 3. Engage the park brake. 4. Stop the engine,...

Operation WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increasesthe possibility of backward tip-over. Backwardtip-over could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a uniton a ramp. • Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Notuse individual ramps for each side of the unit...

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 could seriouslyinjure 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 DANGER Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked,frozen, has low electrolyte level, or anopen/shorted battery cell, can cause anexplosion resulting in serious personal injury. Do Not jump start a weak battery if theseconditions exist. 2. Make sure the booster is a good and fully charg...

Maintenance Important: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in properoperating condition prior to use for mowing. Check Rollover ProtectionsSystems (Roll Bar) Knobs Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check that both the mounting hardware and theknobs are in good w...

Maintenance 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. 2. Wait until the unit cools before checking the hydraulic oil. 3. Check expansion tank and if necessary add Exmark Premium Hydro Oil to the FULL COLDline (see Figure 22). Figure 22 1. Engine 2. Expansion tank Ch...

Maintenance originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel lineaway from components that could cause fuel linedamage. Replace Emissions Air IntakeFilter Service Interval: Every 500 hours 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or spark plug wire(s). Engage parkingbrak...

Maintenance A. With the bypass valve open and the engine running, slowly move the directional controlin both forward and reverse (5 or 6 times). B. With the bypass valve closed and the engine running, slowly move the directional controlin both forward and reverse directions (5 to6 times). Check the ...

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. CAUTION Raising the mower deck for service ormaintenance relying solely on mechanicalor hydraulic jac...

Maintenance “R” (see Block Height and Rake Table in Deck Leveling ) lower than the rear blade tip, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 2. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 3. Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position...

Maintenance Full Forward TrackingAdjustment If the machine travels or pulls to one side when themotion control levers are in the full forward position,adjust the cover plates. 1. Loosen the screws on a cover plate (see Figure 29). 2. Slide the cover plate backward or forward to adjust the travel of ...

Maintenance Figure 30 1. Nut 4. Control plate 2. Turnbuckle 5. Return to neutral plate 3. Stationary plate 6. Tabs touching return toneutral plate 8. Tighten nuts. 9. Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire harness and plug connector into seat switch. 10. Remove the jack stands. 11. Raise the de...

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 cause engine,exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheatw...

Maintenance recycling center or according to your state and localregulations. Battery Disposal DANGER Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, whichis poisonous and can cause severe burns.Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touchesskin can cause severe burns. • Wear safety glasses to shi...

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...

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 exerc...

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