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; 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; Clean Engine and Exhaust System
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 • Inspect the area where the equipment is to beused and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires,bones, and other foreign objects which can bethrown by the machine and may cause personalinjury to the operator or bystanders. DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremelyflammable and vapors a...
Page 7 - Operation; NEVER; 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.; Drive slowly and carefully.; Maintenance and Storage
Safety DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can causesliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping overedges, ditches, steep banks, or water can causerollovers, which may result in serious injury,death or drowning. • Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet. • Do Not mow near drop-offs or near wa...
Page 9 - Always shield eyes and face from battery.; Do Not swallow electrolyte.; CAUTION
Safety spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stopbefore adjusting, cleaning or repairing. • Keep engine and engine area free fromaccumulation of grass, leaves, excessive greaseor oil, and other debris which can accumulatein these areas. These materials can becomecombustible and may result in a f...
Page 11 - 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 15 - Specifications; Model Numbers
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 920,000 and Higher PNE22KA482; PNE24KA522 Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle PremiumEngine Oil • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 ±50 RPM (PTO notengaged) Idle: 1500 ±100 RPM Fuel System...
Page 16 - Hydrostatic Ground Drive System; Dimensions
Specifications armrests, integral safety switch, and seat vibrationisolation system. Optional seat accessories for units with standardseats: – Custom ride suspension system to enhance Standard Seat. Adds approximately 3 inches(7.6 cm) to seat height. – Deluxe suspension seat with high back, (dampene...
Page 17 - Torque Requirements
Specifications Overall Length: 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck Roll Bar - Up 77.8 inches(197.6 cm) 77.8 inches(197.6 cm) Roll Bar - Down 78.6 inches(199.6 cm) 78.6 inches(199.6 cm) Overall Height: Roll Bar - Up Roll Bar - Down 70.0 inches (177.8 cm) 46.8 inches (118.9 cm) Tread Width: (Center to Center of...
Page 18 - Product Overview; Determine the left and right sides of the; Controls; Motion Control Levers; Choke Control
Operation Product Overview Figure 4 1. Rollover ProtectionSystem (ROPS) 5. Motion control levers 2. Engine controls (rightconsole) 6. Parking brake 3. Seat belt 7. Height of cut adjustment 4. Fuel cap Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating positio...
Page 19 - Throttle Control; Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.; Ignition Switch; Brake must be engaged, motion control; Hour Meter; Located by the lower LH ROPS tube mounting.
Operation rear, to the detent, will put the choke in the “OFF”position. Do Not run a warm engine with choke inthe “ON” position. Figure 6 1. Throttle lever 4. Blade control switch(power take-off) 2. Choke lever 5. Ignition switch 3. Hour meter Throttle Control Located on right console (red lever) (s...
Page 20 - Drive Wheel Release Valves; PTO Engagement Switch
Operation The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuelwhen the machine will not be used for a few days,during transport to and from the jobsite, and whenparked inside a building. Align valve handle with the fuel line to open. Rotate90° to close. Drive Wheel Release Valves WARNING Hands may b...
Page 21 - Deck Lift Pedal; Transport Lock; Never use methanol, gasoline; Operating Instructions; The roll bar is an integral and
Operation Deck Lift Pedal Located at the right front corner of the floor pan. Push the pedal forward with your foot to raise thecutting deck. Allow the pedal to move rearward tolower the cutting deck to the cut height that has beenset. Figure 10 1. Transport lock handle 3. Height of cut decal 2. Hei...
Page 22 - Always use the seat belt with the; Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve; Do Not crank the engine; Engaging the PTO
Operation Figure 11 1. Roll bar upper hoop 2. Knob in “latched” position 3. Pull knob to unlatch 4. Rotate 90° to hold unlatched 5. Knob in “unlatched” position 5. Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the roll bar in the raised position. The upper hoop ofthe roll bar may need to be pushed forw...
Page 23 - Operator must be in seat before the; Disengaging the PTO; Use caution when making turns.; Driving Forward
Operation The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades.Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deckand discharge area before engaging PTO. Important: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged. 1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions. 2. Pull the...
Page 24 - Driving in Reverse; Adjusting the Cutting Height; When changing the cutting height; Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers
Operation Figure 14 1. Front of Unit 3. Neutral 2. Forward 4. Reverse Driving in Reverse 1. Move the motion control levers inward to the neutral operate position. 2. To move rearward in a straight line, move both levers rearward with equal pressure. To turn right, release pressure on the RH motionco...
Page 25 - For Maximum Deck Flotation,; place the rollers; Do; adjust the rollers to support the deck.; Transporting; Transporting a Unit; Do Not drive a unit on a public street or roadway.
Operation Figure 16 For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (90 mm) use the bottom hole. The rollers will still be effective against scalping. 1. Anti-scalp rollermounting bracket 2. Cutting height For Maximum Deck Flotation, place the rollers one hole position lower. Rollers should maintain1/4 inch (6...
Page 26 - Do Not attempt to turn the unit
Operation tipping backward. Having a full width ramp providesa surface for the frame members to contact if theunit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to useone full width ramp, use enough individual ramps tosimulate a full width continuous ramp. Ramp should be long enough so that the angl...
Page 27 - 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 28 - Periodic Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Service Interval: Before each use or daily; Check Battery Charge; Service Interval: Monthly; 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 29 - Do Not lean over the batteries.; Check Mower Blades
Maintenance DANGER Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked,frozen, has low electrolyte level, or anopen/shorted battery cell, can cause anexplosion resulting in serious personal injury. Do Not jump start a weak battery if theseconditions exist. 2. Make sure the booster is a good and fully charg...
Page 31 - Check Seat Belt; Check Engine Oil; Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Maintenance Check Rollover ProtectionsSystems (Roll Bar) Knobs Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check that both the mounting hardware and theknobs are in good working condition. Make sure theknobs are fully engaged with the ROPS in the raisedposition. The upper hoop of the roll bar may nee...
Page 32 - Check Tire Pressures; Check Condition Of Belts; Service Interval: Every 50 hours; Lubricate Grease Fittings; See chart for service intervals.; Check Spark Plugs; Service Interval: Every 200 hours; Change Fuel Filter; Service Interval: Every 500 hours
Maintenance Figure 21 1. Engine 2. Expansion tank Check Tire Pressures Service Interval: Every 50 hours 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Check tire pressure in drive tires. 3. Inflate drive tires to 13 psi (90 kPa). 4. Check tire pressure in...
Page 33 - Service Interval: After the first 100 hours
Maintenance 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or spark plug wire(s). Engage parkingbrake. 2. Remove the filter from the vent hose. 3. Insert a new filter into the end of the vent hose. Change Hydraulic SystemFilter and Fluid Service Interval: After the first 100 hours...
Page 34 - Check Spark Arrester; Thread Locking Adhesives; Check Mower; Dielectric Grease
Maintenance the system. When the transaxle operates atnormal noise levels and moves smoothlyforward and reverse at normal speeds, thenthe transaxle is considered purged. Note: Do Not change the hydraulic system oil (except for what can be drained when changing filter),unless it is felt the oil has b...
Page 35 - Adjustments; Deck Leveling; Adjusting the; Adjusting the Blade Slope; Deck
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. CAUTION Raising the mower deck for service ormaintenance relying solely on mechanicalor hydraulic jac...
Page 36 - Pump Drive Belt Tension
Maintenance Leveling ) lower than the rear blade tip, adjust the blade level using the following instructions: 2. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch. 3. Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position, engage the parking brake,stop the engine, r...
Page 38 - Temporarily
Maintenance 2. Slide the cover plate backward or forward to adjust the travel of the lever and tighten thescrews. 3. Drive the machine and check the full forward tracking. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until desired tracking is obtained. Figure 28 1. Control arm shaft 3. Tracking plate 2. Tracking pla...
Page 39 - Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire; Electric Clutch Adjustment; No adjustment necessary.
Maintenance Figure 29 1. Nut 4. Control plate 2. Turnbuckle 5. Return to neutral plate 3. Stationary plate 6. Tabs touching return toneutral plate 8. Tighten nuts. 9. Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire harness and plug connector into seat switch. 10. Remove the jack stands. 11. Raise the de...
Page 40 - Cleaning; Service Interval: Every 100 hours; Clean Debris From Machine; Waste Disposal; 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 cause engine,exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheatw...
Page 41 - Battery Disposal
Maintenance recycling center or according to your state and localregulations. Battery Disposal DANGER Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, whichis poisonous and can cause severe burns.Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touchesskin can cause severe burns. • Wear safety glasses to shi...
Page 42 - 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 44 - Schematics; Electrical Diagram
Page 45 - Electrical Logic Schematic
Page 46 - Pioneer E-Series Turf Equipment
General Warranty 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 exerc...
Page 49 - Service Record
Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By: 49
Page 52 - 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...
