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Page 2 - WARNING; IMPORTANT

ii WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ This product is a piece of power equipment. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system) i...

Page 3 - EXMARK PARTS PLUS

iii EXMARK PARTS PLUS ® PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995 Program If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock, Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the part will be FREE* Guaranteed!! How the Program Works 1. If dealer does not have part in stock ...

Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor.

iv CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions for...

Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

v TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 1. SAFETY 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ..................................................................................... 1 1.2 Training........................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Preparation .........

Page 6 - SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!; CAUTION

1 1. SAFETY 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The safety alert symbol appears above info...

Page 7 - DO NOT

2 1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals. 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage t...

Page 8 - DANGER

3 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Purchase and store gasoli...

Page 10 - Do Not; EXTREME

5 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not operate the machine without guards, shields, and safet...

Page 11 - midway; Do

6 • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. • Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering...

Page 12 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

7 1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others. 1.4.19 Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 1.4.20 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5.1 For engi...

Page 13 - RIDING ATTACHMENTS; Use; Exmark; riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding

8 1.6 RIDING ATTACHMENTS 1.6.1 Use only Exmark riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. 1.7 SAFETY SIGNS 1.7.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels...

Page 15 - SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM; speed control lever is; TRANSMISSION; Twin Hydrostatic Drive; WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM; Drive

10 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 670,000 & Higher: VH15KA362; VH15KA483 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner's Manual. 2.2.2 3600 RPM (No Load). 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5.0 gal. (18.9 L.) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane ...

Page 16 - DECK; Length; TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; When these levers are

11 2.9 DECK 2.9.1 Cutting Width: 36” 48” 35.38 in. (89.9 cm) 47.24 in. (120.0 cm) 2.9.2 Discharge: Right Side 2.9.3 Blade Size: 36” 48” Length 18.00 in. (45.7 cm) 16.25 in. (41.3 cm) Qty 2 3 2.9.4 Type of Drive: Manual engagement of belt with over-center lock. Belt tension is adjustable via turnbuck...

Page 17 - Apply parking brakes whenever leaving the operators position.; FIGURE 1

12 3.1.3 Speed Control Lever: Located in middle of control console, it controls the maximum forward speed and is infinitely variable from neutral (0 mph) to 6.2 mph. Park brake must be disengaged before speed control lever is moved out of neutral or engine will kill. 3.1.4 Drive Levers: Located on e...

Page 18 - unleaded; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; PTO disengaged

13 Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake. Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake. When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting. Park brake must ...

Page 19 - NOTE: Kawasaki engines generally need to be “choked” even when warm.; “neutral lock”; “forward”

14 NOTE: A cold weather starting kit has been added for ease of starting in either cold weather or when the unit has not been run for a period of time. To use cold start kit: a) Pull split ring straight out the side of the unit, and hook the ring over the lower front hydro control shield bolt. b) St...

Page 20 - FIGURE 2

15 (or the index finger on the front lobe) and rotate them from under the drive levers. Slowly and carefully release the drive levers. See Figure 2 (d). To place the drive levers in the “reverse” position, squeeze the drive levers past the neutral position. See Figure 2 (c). FIGURE 2 3.3.5 Drive Whe...

Page 21 - Do not rely solely on parking brake

16 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Never operat...

Page 22 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; See Engine Owner's Manual; operate the engine with oil level below the “LOW”

17 4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Remove the key from the igniti...

Page 23 - Daily; FIGURE 3

18 b) Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding. 4.1.3 Clean grass build-up under deck and check mower blades: Service Interval: Daily CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks co...

Page 24 - neutral lock position; EXMARK SERVICE DEALER.

19 4.1.4 Check safety interlock system: Service Interval: Daily a) For your safety, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operator Presence Controls (OPC). When either the PTO is engaged, or the speed control lever is not in neutral and both hands are removed from the handles, the mower engine MUST sto...

Page 25 - After First 250 hrs, then yearly thereafter.; Changing

20 4.1.8 Check hydraulic oil level: Service Interval: 40 hr. a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. b) Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use only Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil ....

Page 26 - If either drive wheel still does not rotate continue with step (d).; FIGURE 4; Make sure engine is not running.; Semi-pneumatic Caster Tires – No Maintenance

21 a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off the ground. b) Check oil level as stated in Section 4.1.8. c) Start engine an move throttle control ahead to full throttle positi...

Page 27 - See Engine Owners Manual

22 4.1.12 Inspect Belt wear: Service Interval: 40 hrs. a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). b) Remove mower deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt condition. c) Look under engine deck to check the pump drive belt cond...

Page 28 - not; to bond the bearing, next to each OPC hub,

23 4.1.15 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins: Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). b) Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oi...

Page 29 - top

24 4.2 ADJUSTMENTS 4.2.1 Adjusting cutting height with blade spacers: Blades may be adjusted for cutting height by using the four 1/4" (.64 cm) spacers found on the blade spindle bolts (factory setting is two above and two below). This allows a 1" (2.5 cm) range in 1/4" (.64 cm) incremen...

Page 30 - FIGURE 5; ground, or tipped slightly down at the front.

25 FIGURE 5 Refer to the following chart to properly adjust desired cutting height. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (1" (2.5 cm) to 4 1/4" (10.8 cm)) AXLE POSITION (FIG. 20) # OF SPACERS BELOW CASTERS NUMBER OF 1/4" (.64 cm)BLADE SPACERS BELOW SPINDLE 1/2" (1.2cm) 3/16" (.48cm) 4 3 2 1...

Page 31 - FIGURE 6; PTO Safety Switch Adjustment:

26 FIGURE 6 4.2.4 PTO Safety Switch Adjustment: a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). b) With PTO disengaged and assist arm against the front assist arm stop, adjust the blade safety switch mounting bracket (if needed) until the...

Page 32 - FIGURE 7; Disengage; FIGURE 8

27 FIGURE 7 e) Proper belt tension will require about 10 lbs. (44.5 Nt.) side pull on the belt, halfway between pulleys, to deflect belt 1/2” (1.3 cm). (See Figure 7, Point A). 4.2.6 Blade Brake Adjustment: a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spa...

Page 33 - Note: These drawings are viewed from underneath the engine deck; FIGURE 9; No adjustment necessary

28 Note: These drawings are viewed from underneath the engine deck FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 36" BELT GUIDE LOCATION 48" BELT GUIDE LOCATION 4.2.8 Pump Drive Belt Tension Adjustment: No adjustment necessary . 4.2.9 Hydro Drive Linkage Adjustment: a) Adjust Speed Control Linkage and neutral safety s...

Page 34 - left; hydro control linkage as shown in Figure

29 3. Squeeze the respective drive lever until an increased resistance is felt, this is where neutral should be. If the wheel turns while holding the drive lever in neutral, the neutral control linkages need to be adjusted. If wheel stop then go to step 7. FIGURE 12 4. Loosen the nut against the neu...

Page 35 - Repeat above adjustments if necessary.; FIGURE

30 FIGURE 13 After adjusting the left hydro control linkage, move the speed control lever to the mid-speed position and then back to the neutral position. Recheck the left drive wheel rotation to see if further adjustment is necessary - be sure the speed control lever is in the neutral position. If ...

Page 36 - MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL

31 3. Make this adjustment for both sides. e) Tracking Adjustment 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Raise the rear of the machine, remove jack stands and carefully lower the machine to the ground. (Check the drive tire pressure and tire circumference. See 4....

Page 37 - NOTE: Kawasaki engines may need to be choked even when warm.; ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING; Engine; ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

32 b) Check blade spacers on each blade, the axle positions on each side of the unit, and the spacers on each front caster wheel. They must be equal. c) Check caster mounting brackets to be sure all bolts are tight. d) Check blades tip to tip for straightness. (They should be within 3/16” (4.8 mm), ...

Page 38 - MOWER DECK BELT ROUTING; FIGURE 16

33 7. MOWER DECK BELT ROUTING FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 36" MOWER DECK 48" MOWER DECK

Page 41 - NOTES

Page 42 - SERVICE RECORD; Date

37 SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By

Page 43 - IS

38 T H IS IS A 1 5 ° S L O P E T H IS IS A 1 0 ° S L O P E T H IS IS A 5 ° S L O P E ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE ETC.) EXAMPL E : CO MP A R E SLOPE W ITH FOLDED EDGE. FOLD AL ONG APP R OPRI A T E L INE T HI S IS A 2 0 ° S L O P E

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