Exmark 850 - 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 on level ground,in an open area, when the engine is cold.Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Ne...

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 mufflera...

Safety DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes cancause sliding and loss of control. Loss of controland/or loss of operator’s footing could result in afall with an arm or leg getting under the moweror engine deck which may result in seriousinjury, death or drowning. • Mow across slopes, never ...

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: 850,000 and Higher M16KA322P M16KA362P M16KA362 M16KA483P M16KA483 M16KA322PCA M16KA362CA M16KA483CA Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 (No Load) Fuel System • Capacity: 5.0 gal. (18.9 ...

Specifications Cutting Deck • Cutting Width: – 32 inch Deck: 31.75 inches (80.7 cm) – 36 inch Deck: 35.38 inches (89.9 cm) – 48 inch Deck: 47.25 inches (120.0 cm) • Discharge: Side • Blade Size: – 32 inch Deck: 16.25 inches (41.3 cm) — Quantity: 2 – 36 inch Deck: 18.00 inches (45.7 cm)— Quantity: 2 ...

Operation Product Overview Figure 3 1. Controls 4. ECS Handles 2. Fuel Cap 5. Blade Spacers 3. Pistol Grip Handles 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...

Operation Figure 5 ECS Handle 1. OPC Lever 2. Rotate latch for neutral lock and park brake positions 3. Neutral Lock Latch/Park Brake Latch 4. Drive Lever Drive Levers Located on each side of the upper handle assemblyahead of and below the handle grips (see Figure 4and Figure 5). These levers indivi...

Operation Pre-Start Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results useonly clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline withan octane rating of 87 or higher. Important: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, gasohol containing morethan 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or whitegas because ...

Operation 7. Remove the key to prevent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine. 8. Close the fuel shut-off valve when the machine will not be in use for a few days, whentransporting, or when the unit is parked insidea building. Driving the Machine Drive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Br...

Operation To place the drive levers in the “drive” position,slightly squeeze the drive levers while placingthumbs on the outer thumb lobe of the neutrallock/park brake latches (or the index finger onthe front lobe) and rotate them from under thedrive levers. Slowly and carefully release the drivelev...

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 Figure 9 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 Change Engine Oil Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 100 hours (Mayneed more often undersevere conditions.) 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Drain oil while engine is warm from operation. 3. Remove the oil drain plug...

Maintenance Lubrication Chart (cont'd.) Fitting Locations Initial Pumps Number of Places Service Interval 6. Trans-missionOutputShaftCoupler 2 2 2 2 40 hours 7. MowerDeckIdlerPivots 2 1 1 1 40 hours 48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only Number 4 and 7 (Idler Arm Pivots) Disassemble and grease once a...

Maintenance 9. Reinstall upper case half and fasten in place with six bolts previously removed. 10. Reinstall all parts removed in steps 3 and 4. Install drive belt and adjust tension as stated in the Transmission Belt Adjustment section. Thread Locking Adhesives Thread locking adhesives such as “Lo...

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 10) 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) 3/16 inch (.48 cm) 4 3 2 1 0 2 1/8– 3 1/...

Maintenance 8. With the jack, raise or lower the back end of the engine deck so that two axle adjustment bolts canbe reinstalled in desired hole location. A taperedpunch can be used to help align the holes. 9. Retighten all four bolts, lower unit and remove jack. 10. Install mower deck belt shield.1...

Maintenance Height Adjustment Table and notes in the Adjusting the Cutting Height section. 9. Install unused spacers between top of spindle and spindle nut. 10. Torque bolt to 75–80 ft-lb (102–109 N-m) (see Figure 12). Figure 12 1. Spring disc washer(cone towards bolt head) 2. Blade bolt torque to75...

Maintenance Check belt tension after the first hour of operationand at least twice during the first 24 hours ofoperation. Adjust as necessary. Figure 13 48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only 1. Pulley location for Metro 2. Pulley can be moved to the front position to tighten thebelt when there is no...

Maintenance Figure 22 Right Side of Unit Shown 1. Wingnut 5. 5/16–18 x 1 3/4 inch hexcapscrew 2. Transmission Lever inneutral 6. Drive Lever Linkage 3. 5/16–18 inch nyloc nut 7. Swivel 4. Drive Levers in neutral 8. Brake Rod Shifter Lever Adjustment The shifter lever in neutral should not contact th...

Maintenance Shifter Detent Adjustment Transmission shifter detent can be adjustedby adjusting the setscrew on the back side oftransmission located just behind the neutral startswitch. Turn setscrew in (clockwise) to hold thetransmission shifter more positively in each gear andto increase the force o...

Maintenance Figure 27 1. More traction applied asbolt moves down 4. Position C–Most Severe 2. Position A–NormalConditions 5. Front of Unit 3. Position B–More Severe Cleaning Clean Engine and ExhaustSystem Area Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required moreoften in dry or dirtycondi...

Maintenance Clean Debris From Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the machine and cutting deck, especially under deckbelt shields, around the fue...

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 KEY SWITCH PTO SWITCH N.O. TRANSMISSION N.C. TO SAFETY INTERLOCK MODULE OPC SWITCH N.O. RED BL A CK B R O WN DK BLUE ORANGE YELL O W GREEN BLACK ENGINE GROUND ENGINE KILL TERMINAL RED CONNECTORS ARE VIEWED FROM WIRE ENDN.C. = NORMALLY CLOSEDN.O. = NORMALLY OPEN G006816 ABCDEF 3...

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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