Page 2 - WARNING; CALIFORNIA
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of itsconstituents are known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects,and other 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; on the purchase of your
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.; Operation
Safety DANGER In certain conditions diesel fuel is extremelyflammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from diesel fuel can burnyou, others, and cause property damage. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an openarea, when the engine is cold. Wipe upany diesel fuel that spills. • Never refi...
Page 7 - NEVER; Slope Operation; Extreme; Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet.
Safety • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brakeis engaged before starting engine. Use seat beltswith the roll bar in the raised and locked position. • Never operate the mower with damaged guards,shields, or covers. Always have safety shields,guards, switches and other devices in place a...
Page 8 - Drive slowly and carefully.; Maintenance and Storage
Safety Figure 3 1. Safe Zone-Use the mower here on slopes less than 15degrees 2. Danger Zone-Use a walk behind mower and/or handtrimmer on slopes greater than 15 degrees, neardrop-offs and water. 3. Water • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass canh...
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 16 - Specifications; Model Numbers
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 790,000 and Higher LXS25KD605; LXS25KD665; LXS25KD725 Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • RPM: Full Speed: 3850 ±50 RPM (No Load)Idle: 1400 RPM Fuel System • Capacity: 15.5 gal. (58.6 L) • Type of Fuel: Diese...
Page 17 - Hydrostatic Ground Drive System; Hydraulic Oil Type: Exmark Premium Hydro oil.; Cutting Deck; – Electric clutch mounted on horizontal engine
Specifications • Mounting: Hinged to tilt up for access tohydraulic pumps, battery and other components.Held in tilted position with scissor—type links.Adjustable fore and aft seat track. • Armrests: Molded adjustable flip-up armrests. • Seat Safety Switch: Incorporated into theSafety Interlock Syst...
Page 18 - Dimensions
Specifications Dimensions Overall Width: 60 inchDeck 66 inchDeck 72 inchDeck WithoutDeck 53.5 inches(135.9 cm) 57.3 inches(145.5 cm) 61.5 inches(156.2 cm) DeflectorUp 61.4 inches(156.0 cm) 68.0 inches(172.7 cm) 74.3 inches(188.7 cm) DeflectorDown 72.8 inches(184.9 cm) 79.4 inches(201.7 cm) 85.8 inch...
Page 19 - Product Overview; Determine the left and right sides of the; Controls; Motion Control Levers; Brake Lever; Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.; Ignition Switch; Located on right fuel tank.
Operation Product Overview Figure 4 1. Motion Control Lever 5. Controls 2. Parking Brake Lever 6. Seat Belt 3. Height-of-Cut Lever 7. Roll Bar 4. Fuel Cap (Both Sides) Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Motion Control Levers...
Page 20 - Do Not overtighten. Do
Operation and “START”. Insert key into switch and rotateclockwise to the “ON” position. Rotate clockwise tothe next position to engage the starter (key must beheld against spring pressure in this position). Note: Brake must be engaged, motion control levers out (neutral lock position) and PTO switch...
Page 21 - Do Not use kerosene or gasoline
Operation The voltmeter measure the voltage output of thealternator. Both high and low voltages will potentiallydamage the battery. Glow Plug Switch and Light Located on the right fuel tank. Depress and hold the switch to heat the glow plugs.The glow plug light comes on when the glow plugswitch is d...
Page 22 - Operating Instructions; Lower the roll bar only when; Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve; Do Not crank the engine
Operation Operating Instructions Raise the Rollover Protection System(ROPS) Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary. 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two roll bar pins (Figure 5). 2. Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install the two pins and secure t...
Page 23 - Engaging the PTO; Operator must be in seat before the; Disengaging the PTO; Use caution when making turns.
Operation Engaging the PTO DANGER The rotating blades under the mower deckare dangerous. Blade contact can causeserious injury or kill you. Do Not put hands or feet under the moweror mower deck when the blades are engaged. DANGER An uncovered discharge opening will allowobjects to be thrown in an op...
Page 24 - Driving Forward; Driving in Reverse; Adjusting the Cutting Height
Operation Figure 6 1. Handles Out (NeutralLock) 5. Neutral 2. Handles In (Neutral) 6. Reverse 3. Front of Unit 7. Neutral Lock 4. Forward Driving Forward 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Move the motion control levers inward to the center to the neutral unlocked position. 3. To move forward in a str...
Page 25 - When changing the cutting height; Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers; For Maximum Deck Flotation,
Operation deck lift assist lever located at the front rightcorner of the floor pan. Note: When changing the cutting height positions, always come to a complete stopand disengage the PTO . Figure 8 1. Lever in transport and 5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting heightposition 4. Insert the height adjustment pin i...
Page 26 - Transporting; Transporting a Unit; Loading a Unit
Operation Figure 10 1. Spring disc washer(cone towards bolt head) 3. 3/8 nyloc-torque to 30-35ft-lb (41-47 N-m) 2. Front right anti-scalpbracket shown 4. 3/8-24 x 2 GR8 torque to50-55 ft-lb (68-75 N-m) 9. If the 3/8 nyloc nut has been removed, re-install and torque to 30–35 ft-lb (41–47 N-m)(Figure ...
Page 27 - Do Not attempt to turn the unit
Operation Important: Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp, you may lose control anddrive off the side. Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a rampand sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp.Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward. 27
Page 28 - 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 29 - Periodic Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Service Interval: Before each use or daily; Service Interval: Monthly
Maintenance Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Every 500 hours • Change the hydraulic filter (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)• Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications.• Check the wheel lug nuts. Every 600 hours • Replace the air cleaner elements. (May nee...
Page 30 - Check Mower Blades
Maintenance used for charging the battery has an output of16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damagingthe battery (see chart for recommended chargersettings). VoltageReading PercentCharge MaximumChargerSettings ChargingInterval 12.6 orgreater 100% 16 volts/7amps NoChargingRequired 12.4 – 12.6 75–10...
Page 31 - Check Seat Belt; Check for Loose Hardware; Service Air Cleaner; Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Service
Maintenance motion control levers moved out in the neutral lock position. The operator does not need to be in the seat to start the engine. Try to start with operator in seat , parking brake disengaged, PTO disengaged and motion controllevers in the neutral lock position - starter must not crank . T...
Page 32 - Do Not; 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 5. Check the condition of the inner element. Replace whenever it appears dirty, typically every othertime the paper element is replaced. Clean the basearound the inner element before removing, sodirt does not get into the engine. 6. Do Not wash or use pressurized air to clean paper eleme...
Page 33 - Mule Drive Belt Tension; Lubricate Grease Fittings; See chart for service intervals.; Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs; Service Interval: Yearly
Maintenance 3. Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift up floor pan to inspect deck drive belt. 4. Check under machine to inspect the mule drive belt. Refer to Mule Drive Belt Tension Adjustment section in Adjustments. Lubricate Grease Fittings Note: See chart for service intervals. 1. S...
Page 34 - To prevent seal and bearing damage,; Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot; Service Interval: Every 160 hours
Maintenance 3. Remove seal guards from the wheel hub. 4. Remove one of the spacer nuts from the axle assembly in the caster wheel. Note that threadlocking adhesive has been applied to lock thespacer nuts to the axle. Remove the axle (withthe other spacer nut still assembled to it) fromthe wheel asse...
Page 35 - Service Interval: As required; Service Interval: After the first 250 hours; Service Interval: After the first 100 hours
Maintenance Change Fuel Filter/WaterSeparator Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)(more often in dirty ordusty conditions). DANGER Use of improper components can result insystem failure, fuel leakage and possibleexplosion. • Ensure that an Authorized Service Dealerreplace...
Page 36 - Check Engine Coolant Level; Change Engine Coolant; extended; Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Maintenance 4. Torque the slotted nut to 125 ft-lb (169 N-m). 5. Then tighten nut until the next set of slots line up with the cross hole in shaft. 6. Replace cotter pin. Note: Do Not use anti-seize on wheel hub. Check Engine Coolant Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine an...
Page 37 - Check; Thread Locking Adhesives
Maintenance Figure 14 1. Oil dipstick 2. Drain cock 4. Reinstall all drain plugs and hoses and tighten drain cock. 5. Fill radiator with a 50/50 mix of water and Dex-Cool© coolant as specified in the Check Engine Coolant Level Section, allowing some room (approximately 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)) forexpansi...
Page 38 - Dielectric Grease; Adjustments; Deck Leveling
Maintenance • Under top cutter housing bearing guard. • Between the jackshaft and bearings and thejackshaft and sheaves. Copper-Based Anti-seize Copper-based anti-seize is used in the followinglocations: On threads of Blade Bolts See Check Mower Blades section. Dielectric Grease Dielectric grease is...
Page 39 - When above adjustments have been made,; Pump Drive Belt Tension; Check to make sure the center of the bolt head
Maintenance front swivel using locking nut in front of swivel.Repeat for right side. 11. Recheck that the 3/4 inch (19 mm) blocks fit just snugly under the brackets and that the tension onall the chains is approximately equal. Make sureall chain attachment bolts are tight. Repositionanti-scalp rolle...
Page 40 - Deck Belt Tension; Brake Link Adjustment
Maintenance Figure 17 1. Spring idler pulley 3. Right side idler pulley(adjustable) 2. Front of unit Deck Belt Tension Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary. Alternator Belt Tension Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop andremove key. Engage parking brake. Tilt seat and remove air defle...
Page 41 - Brake Adjustment; Brake Link; Electric Clutch Adjustment
Maintenance Figure 19 1. Lever down(disengaged) 6. Remove pin to adjustrod length for additionalbrake adjustment 2. Lever up (engaged) 7. Trunnion roller 3. Nyloc nut below trunnionroller 8. Spring retainer bracket 4. Nyloc nut below spring 9. 2 13/16 inches (7.1 cm) 5. 1/8 to 3/16 inch (3.2 to4.8 m...
Page 42 - Temporarily; Brake must be engaged and
Maintenance Motion Control LinkageAdjustment WARNING Engine must be running and drivewheels must be turning so motion controladjustment can be performed. Contact withmoving parts or hot surfaces may causepersonal injury. Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear ofrotating components and hot surfaces....
Page 43 - Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire; Clutch Shim
Maintenance wheel must stop turning or slightly creep inreverse (Figure 22). Figure 22 Left-Hand Side of Unit 1. Turn LH tracking adjustment knob. (Do Not loosen anynuts on LH side) 10. Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and plug connector into seatswitch. Motion Control D...
Page 45 - b. Make sure the blades Do Not engage; Troubleshooting; c. Engage and disengage the PTO switch; Troubleshooting
Maintenance as shown. (Due to the way the rotor andarmature faces wear (peaks and valleys) it issometimes difficult to measure the true gap.) Figure 29 1. Feeler gauge Figure 30 1. Feeler gauge • If the gap is less than 0.010 inch, thenreinstall the shim and reference the Troubleshooting section. • ...
Page 46 - Cleaning; If debris or air can not be blown; Cleaning of the Radiator
Maintenance Cleaning Clean Engine CoolingSystem Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required moreoften in dry or dirtyconditions.) CAUTION Excessive debris around the engine coolingair intake and inside of the pump drivebelt compartment and damaged or missingrubber baffles can cause t...
Page 47 - Clean out any grass build-up from underside of; Waste Disposal; Motor Oil Disposal; Do Not swallow electrolyte.
Maintenance Clean Grass Build-Up UnderDeck Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Raise deck to the transport (5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height) position. Lift the front of unitand support unit using jack ...
Page 48 - 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 51 - Schematics; Electrical Diagram
Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram RED BLACK BLACK YELLOW/BL ACK PINK 2 4 1 5 3 YELLOW /RE D ORANGE BLAC K BLAC K YELL OW/BL AC K BL ACK PINK 54321 RED 1 2 G ROUND ORANGE BRO WN/BLAC K PINK/BLAC K BLACK RED BRO WN/BLAC K YELLOW/BL ACK YELLOW/BL ACK YELLOW BLACK BLACK ORANGE/BLAC K ORANGE/BLAC ...
Page 52 - Electrical Logic Schematic
Page 53 - Hydraulic Diagram
Page 54 - 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 57 - Service Record
Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By: 57
Page 60 - 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...
