Page 2 - WARNING; CALIFORNIA
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, orother reproductive harm. Important: When the mower is used or operated on any California forest, brush or grass coveredland, a working sp...
Page 3 - Introduction; CONGRATULATIONS
Introduction CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefullydesigned and manufactured to give you a maximumamount of dependability and years of trouble-freeoperation. This manual contains operating, maintenance,adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents Introduction ........................................................... 3Safety ..................................................................... 5 Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5Safety and Ins...
Page 5 - Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Safe Operating Practices; Training; CAUTION
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...
Page 6 - DANGER; Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
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...
Page 7 - Operation; DO NOT; Slope Operation; Extreme
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...
Page 8 - Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet.; Maintenance and Storage
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...
Page 9 - Safety and Instructional Decals
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...
Page 12 - Specifications; Model Numbers
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 790,000 and Higher M15KA322P; M15KA362P; M15KA483P; M15KA362; M15KA483; M17KA322PCA; M17KA362CA;M17KA483CA; Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 (No Load) Fuel System • Capacity: 5.0 gal....
Page 13 - Cutting Deck; Dimensions; Torque Requirements
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 ...
Page 14 - Product Overview; Controls
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...
Page 15 - Drive Levers; For Pistol Grip Handles:; Choke Control
Operation Figure 5 ECS Handle 1. OPC Lever 3. Neutral Lock Latch/ParkBrake Latch 2. Rotate latch for neutrallock and park brakepositions 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 individua...
Page 16 - Do Not; Operating Instructions; Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve; Disengaging the PTO
Operation The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off theflow of fuel when parking inside a building, duringtransportation to and from the job sites, and whenthe machine will not be used for a few days. Rotate valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off.Rotate valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn f...
Page 17 - Driving the Machine; For Pistol Grip Handles; For ECS Handles
Operation 6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15 seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the“OFF” position to stop the engine. 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 ...
Page 18 - Driving Forward; Changing Gears; Transporting; Transporting a Unit; If necessary, use assistance when loading.
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...
Page 19 - Maintenance
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...
Page 20 - Periodic Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Check Mower Blades; Service Interval: Before each use or daily; Service Interval: As required
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...
Page 21 - Check for Loose Hardware; Change Engine Oil; Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
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...
Page 22 - Check Tire Pressures; Check Condition Of Belts; Service Interval: Every 40 hours; Lubricate Grease Fittings; See chart for service intervals.
Maintenance 3. Remove the oil drain plug from the right hand side of the engine. Allow oil to drain, replacedrain plug. 4. Replace the oil filter per the engine owner’s manual. Clean around oil filter and unscrew filterto remove. Before the new filter is installed,apply a thin coating of oil on the ...
Page 23 - Check; Check Spark Plugs; Service Interval: Every 160 hours; Change Fuel Filter
Maintenance 48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only Number 4 and 7 (Idler Arm Pivots) Disassemble and grease once a month under a “No Load” condition Number 6 (Transmission Coupler) Located below fuel tank support 3. Replace 5-speed gearbox grease yearly. Use 18 oz. of Peerless grease (Part No. 788067...
Page 24 - Thread Locking Adhesives; Adjustments; Adjusting the Cutting Height; Adjusting the Axle Position,
Maintenance Thread Locking Adhesives Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242”or “Fel-Pro, Pro-Lock Nut Type” are used on thefollowing fasteners: • All belt drive pulley setscrews. • OPC lever setscrews. • Pulley retaining bolt in end of engine crankshaft. • Fuel tank bulkhead fitting threads A...
Page 26 - Adjusting the Axle Position; Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage
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 Blade Spacers Below Spindle Cutting Height Range Axle Position (Figure 10) 1/2 inch 3/16 inch 4 3 2 1 0 3 1/8– 4 1/8 inches (7.9–10.5 cm) E 4 ...
Page 27 - Adjusting the Cutting
Maintenance Adjusting the Numberof Spacers below CasterSupport Hub 1. Stop the machine and move the drive levers to the neutral lock position. 2. Disengage the PTO. 3. Place the drive levers in the “park brake” position. 4. Push down on handles to lift front casters off the ground. 5. Support with j...
Page 28 - Engine to Mower Deck Belt; Belt Guide Adjustment
Maintenance 2. To tighten transmission belt, loosen the 3/8 inch nyloc nut on transmission belt idler pulley. Slidebolt inward in slot and retighten nyloc nut. 3. When properly adjusted, the belt should have 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) of deflection with three poundsof pressure on the belt midway between thet...
Page 29 - Blade Brake Adjustment
Maintenance Mower Deck Belt Routings: Figure 14 32 inch and 36 inch Mower Deck 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 blades. 3. Make sure the blade brake pad rests ...
Page 31 - Shifter Lever Adjustment
Maintenance a slight upward force placed on the drivelevers to remove any "slack" in the linkage. C. Re-install hairpin into hole on the clevis pin between the neutral lock/park brakelatch and drive lever (See Figure 19).Repeat procedure on opposite side of unit. • For ECS Handles: Allow dri...
Page 32 - Shifter Detent Adjustment; Screwing setscrew in too far will; Handle Height Adjustment; If the handle height position is
Maintenance Figure 24 1. Shifter Lever 3. Adjustment slot 2. Equal distance • To adjust the shifter lever: 1. Remove the 3/8 inch nyloc nut and spring disc washer from the stud on top of thetransmission (See Figure 25). Figure 25 1. Shifter Lever 3. Transmission 2. Square Holed Washer 2. Remove the ...
Page 34 - Cleaning; Service Interval: Every 80 hours; Clean Debris From Machine; Motor Oil Disposal
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 and exhaust system area to overheatwhich can cre...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting; condition prior to mower use.
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...
Page 37 - Schematics
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...
Page 38 - Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment
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...
Page 40 - M I D - M O U N T R I D I N G AC C E S S O R I E S A N D O P T I O N S; SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS; WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
M I D - M O U N T R I D I N G AC C E S S O R I E S A N D O P T I O N S SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS GRASS CATCHER MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM TURF STRIPER STANDON CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM FULL SUSPENSION SEAT DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT HITCH KI...
