Page 2 - WARNING
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Important: The engine in this product is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is aviolation of Cali...
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
Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol This lawn mower meets or exceeds the B71.4specifications of the American National StandardsInstitute in effect at the time of production. Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offerreasonably safe service; however, failure to complywith the following instruc...
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 on level ground,in an open area, when the engine is cold.Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Ne...
Page 7 - Operation; DO NOT; Slope Operation; Extreme
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...
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 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 ...
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: 920,000 and Higher VH16KA362; VH16KA483; VH16KA362CA; VH16KA483CA Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle PremiumEngine Oil • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 (No Load) Idle: 1550 RPM Fuel Sy...
Page 14 - Cutting Deck; Dimensions; Torque Requirements
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 - Drive Lever/Neutral Lock Latch Operation; CAUTION
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 could seriouslyinjure 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 Air Cleaner; 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 Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service the foam element. (Mayneed more often undersevere conditions. Seethe Engine Owner’smanual for additionalinformation.) Every 100 hours—Servicethe paper element. (Mayneed more often undersevere conditions. See theEngine Owner’s m...
Page 24 - Lubricate Grease Fittings; See chart for service intervals.; Check Spark Plugs; Service Interval: Every 160 hours; Change Fuel Filter
Maintenance 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Remove the mower deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt condition. 3. Look under engine deck to check the pump drive belt condition. 4. Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely....
Page 25 - Transmission; Hydraulic System Air; Hydraulic System Air Purge
Maintenance Note: Use only Exmark Part No. 109-4180 for Summer use above 32°F (0°C) or P/N 1-523541 forWinter use below 32°F (0°C) (Refer to Transmission section in Specifications for filter specifications). 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. ...
Page 26 - Service Interval: Every 500 hours
Maintenance Figure 8 1. Charge pump cap 2. Loosen 1 1/2 turns only 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack standshigh enough to raise the drive wheels off theground. 2. Check oil level as stated in Check Hydraulic Oil Level section. 3. Start e...
Page 27 - Thread Locking Adhesives
Maintenance Torque the slotted nut to 140-155 ft-lb (190-210N-m). Note: Do Not use anti-seize on wheel hub. • Style B (yellow zinc): 1. Remove and discard the cotter pin. 2. Torque the slotted nut to 100 ft-lb (136 N-m). 3. Check distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two thread...
Page 28 - 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 29 - 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 11) 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) 3/16 inch (.48 cm) 4 3 2 1 0 2 1/8– 3 1/...
Page 30 - Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage
Maintenance 8. Remove jack. 9. Adjust wheel drive and brake linkages as required (see Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment section). Figure 11 1. Position A 4. Position D 2. Position B 5. Position E 3. Position C 6. Axle Pivot Bolt-loosenbut Do Not remove Note: The axle positions are in 1/2 inch...
Page 31 - Belt Guide Adjustment
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 13). Figure 13 1. Spring disc washer(cone towards bolt head) 2. Blade bolt torque to75...
Page 32 - Blade Brake Adjustment
Maintenance mower to tighten, and toward front of mower toloosen belt tension (see Figure 15). For 48 inch Decks: If there is no adjustment leftin the turnbuckle and the belt is still loose, the rearidler pulley can be repositioned in the front hole(see Figure 15). The belt guide located next to the...
Page 33 - Pump Drive Belt Tension
Maintenance Figure 18 Shown with Blades Disengaged 1. Blade Brake Rod 3. 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch(.32–.47 cm) 2. Spring Mounting Bolts 4. Check the distance between the spacer and the nut at the end of the blade brake rod. Thedistance should be between 1/8 inch (.32 cm) and3/16 inch (.47 cm) (see Figur...
Page 34 - Adjust Neutral Control Linkages:; Adjust Hydro Control Linkages:
Maintenance Figure 21 Viewed from Left Side of Unit 1. Neutral Safety Switch 3. 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) 2. Actuating Tab in neutralposition 3. Pull the speed control lever back to neutral. Check that the neutral safety switch actuatingtab has depressed the plunger of the switchso that there is about 5/16...
Page 35 - If inconsistent neutral occurs,
Maintenance disengaged whenever speed control levers aremoved out of the neutral position. Note: The neutral lock latches should be “unlocked” and in the forward position. 2. Loosen the front nut on left hydro control linkage as shown in Figure 22. Turn the rearcontrol linkage adjusting nut counterc...
Page 36 - Tracking Adjustment; Check the Tire; Park Brake Adjustment
Maintenance Tracking Adjustment 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Check the drive tire pressures and tire circumferences as stated in Check the Tire Pressures section in Maintenance. 3. Run the unit and observe the tracking on a level, smooth, hard surface such as concrete or ...
Page 37 - 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 38 - 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 40 - 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 42 - 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 45 - Service Record
Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By: 45
Page 48 - 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...
