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 10 - 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 13 - Specifications; Model Numbers
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 790,000 and Higher VH15KA362; VH15KA483; VH17KA362CA; VH17KA483CA Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 RPM (No Load) Fuel System • Capacity: 5.0 gal. (18.9 L) • Type of Fuel: Regular unle...
Page 14 - Cutting Deck; Dimensions
Specifications Cutting Deck • Cutting Width: – 36 inch Deck: 35.38 inches (89.9 cm) – 48 inch Deck: 47.25 inches (120.0 cm) • Discharge: Side • Blade Size: – 36 inch Deck: 18.00 inches (45.7 cm)— Quantity: 2 – 48 inch Deck: 16.25 inches (41.3 cm)— Quantity: 3 • Deck Drive: Manual engagement of belt ...
Page 15 - Product Overview; Controls; Drive Levers
Operation Product Overview Figure 3 1. ECS Handles 3. Fuel Cap 2. Controls 4. Blade Spacers 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 hand...
Page 16 - Do Not
Operation as shown in Figure 4, and the drive levers are released,the drive wheels are engaged in the forward direction. Squeezing the left hand and/or right hand levercauses the left hand and/or right hand drive wheelrespectively to slow down, stop, or reverse, dependingon how far each drive lever ...
Page 17 - PTO Engagement Control; Starting; Operating Instructions; Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Operation The knob can be adjusted so that machine will“track” straight ahead with the drive levers released. PTO Engagement Control Located on left side of control console. To engage the blades, the knob must be pulledtoward the operator until the turnbuckle (attachedto the blade engagement idler) ...
Page 18 - Disengaging the PTO; Drive Lever/Neutral Lock Latch Operation
Operation DANGER An uncovered discharge opening will allowobjects to be thrown in an operator’s orbystander’s direction. Also, contact with theblade could occur. Thrown objects or bladecontact can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the mower with the dischargedeflector raised, removed, or ...
Page 19 - Driving Forward; Transporting; Transporting a Unit; If necessary, use assistance when loading.
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...
Page 20 - 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 21 - 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 22 - Check for Loose Hardware
Maintenance Figure 7 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 23 - Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service; Change Engine Oil; Service Interval: After the first 5 hours; Check Hydraulic Oil Level; Check Tire Pressures; Service Interval: Every 40 hours; Check Condition Of Belts; Service Interval: Every 40 hours
Maintenance Service Pre-Cleaner Elementand Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service the air cleaner. (Mayneed more often undersevere conditions. Seethe Engine Owner’smanual for additionalinformation.) 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or spark plug wire(s)...
Page 24 - Lubricate Grease Fittings; See chart for service intervals.; Check Spark Plugs; Service Interval: Every 160 hours; Change Fuel Filter; Before reinstalling new filter, fill
Maintenance Lubricate Grease Fittings Note: See chart for service intervals. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Lubricate fittings with NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease. Refer to the following chart for fitting locationsand lubrication s...
Page 25 - Check Hydraulic Oil; Hydraulic System Air; Hydraulic System Air Purge; Check Engine Oil
Maintenance 4. Fill reservoir as stated in Check Hydraulic Oil Level. Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended.Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative: Hydro Oil Change Interval Exmark Premium HydroOil (Preferred) 500 Hours Mobil 1 15W50 250 Hours 5. Loosen filter 1/2 turn and allow a small ...
Page 26 - Check the Engine Oil Level; Thread Locking Adhesives
Maintenance 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 respectivepump. If wheels rotate slowly, the system mayprime after additional running. Check oil level asstated in C...
Page 27 - Adjustments; Adjusting the Cutting Height; Adjusting the Axle Position,; Adjusting the Cutting
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...
Page 28 - Adjusting the Axle Position
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 9) 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) 3/16 inch (.48 cm) 4 3 2 1 0 2 1/8– 3 1/8...
Page 29 - Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage
Maintenance CAUTION Raising the mower for service or maintenancerelying solely on mechanical or hydraulicjacks could be dangerous. The mechanical orhydraulic jacks may not be enough supportor may malfunction allowing the unit to fall,which could cause injury. Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydr...
Page 31 - Belt Guide Adjustment
Maintenance 3. Be sure the bellcrank Does Not touch the switch body or damage to the switch could occur. 4. Retighten switch mounting bracket. Engine to Mower Deck BeltAdjustment 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plugwire(s). 2. Engage PT...
Page 32 - Blade Brake Adjustment
Maintenance 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 PTO. 3. Make sure the blade brake pad rests against the sheave. Adjust the spring mounting boltsto properly align ...
Page 35 - Check the Tire Pressures; Park Brake Adjustment
Maintenance shorten the linkage if the tire is creepingforward. Tighten the jam nuts at both ends.Release and re-engage the neutral lock latchchecking that the tire stops. Continue thisprocess until the tire is at a dead stop. 3. Make this adjustment for both sides. • Tracking Adjustment: 1. Stop en...
Page 36 - Cleaning; Waste Disposal; Motor Oil Disposal
Maintenance Cleaning Clean Engine Air CoolingSystem Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plugwire(s). 2. Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding. Remove Engin...
Page 37 - 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 39 - Schematics; Wiring Diagram
Schematics Schematics Wiring Diagram GREEN BLACK RED RED BLACK GREEN YELLOW BLUE ORANGE B R O W N A B C D E F CONNECTORS ARE VIEWED FROM WIRE ENDN.C. = NORMALLY CLOSEDN.O. = NORMALLY OPEN FROM SAFETY INTERLOCK MODULE TRANSMISSION SWITCH N.O. PTO SWITCH N.O. OPC SWITCH N.O. KEY SWITCH ENGINE PARK BRA...
Page 41 - 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 44 - 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...
