Page 3 - ii; EXMARK PARTS PLUS
ii EXMARK PARTS PLUS ® PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995 Program If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock, Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the part will be FREE* Guaranteed!! How the Program Works 1. If dealer does not have part in stock f...
Page 4 - iii; CONGRATULATIONS; on the purchase of your Exmark mower. This product has; BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER,
iii CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions fo...
Page 5 - iv; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Ground
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ....................................................................................... 1 1.2 Training ......................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Preparation ................
Page 6 - SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!; result in death or serious injury.; PREPARATION
1 1. SAFETY 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The safety alert symbol appears above info...
Page 8 - DANGER; DO NOT
3 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Diesel fuel is flammable. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A fire from diesel fuel can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ DO NOT smoke while refueling, and stay away from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be ignited by spark. ♦ Refuel only outdoor...
Page 9 - NEVER
4 1.4 OPERATION Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, ...
Page 10 - WARNING; EXTREME
5 1.4.3 When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Operating a FrontRunner tractor without an approved Exmark front mount attachment increases the possibility of forward tip over. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Tip-over could cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID ...
Page 11 - FIGURE 1
6 • See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed. • Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water. This area can be dangerous, see Figure 1. FIGURE 1 • Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increa...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; precisely as stated in the engine manual.
8 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations precisely as stated in the engine manual. 1.5.2 Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post when the unit will be allowed to sit for more than 30 days without use. 1.5.3 Allow...
Page 15 - affixed to the replaced components.
10 1.6.3 When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components. 1.6.4 New safety signs may be obtained from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. 1.6.5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface. Apply only to a clean, d...
Page 17 - Kubota; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: FR25KD 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s Manual 2.2.2 RPM: Full Speed: 3870 RPM (No Load) +50/-100 RPM Idle: 1400 RPM (No Load) ±50 RPM 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 8.5 gal (32 L) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Diesel fuel, 40 cetane or hi...
Page 18 - Optional suspension seat: molded adjustable flip-up; HYDROSTATIC GROUND DRIVE SYSTEM; Drive Front; Models; DIMENSIONS
13 2.7.3 Seat Safety Switch: Internal to the bottom seat cushion, non serviceable. Time delay module incorporated into the Safety Interlock System eliminates rough ground cut-outs. 2.7.4 Armrests: Standard seat: foam padded flip-up armrests. Optional suspension seat: molded adjustable flip-up armres...
Page 19 - TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; FIGURE 2
14 2.12 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS Bolt Location Torque Wheel Lug Nuts ............................................................. 90-95 ft-lbs. (122-129 N-m) Wheel Motor Mounting Bolts ............................................ 72-77 ft-lbs. (98-104 N-m) Rollover Protection System (Roll Bar) Mounting ...
Page 20 - CAUTION
15 Pulling the levers back from the neutral position will cause the respective drive wheels to rotate in a reverse direction (spring tension can be felt when moving into reverse from neutral). To turn to the left while backing, move the left lever forward toward neutral. To turn to the right while b...
Page 22 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; crank the engine continuously for more then ten
17 3.1.15 Alternator Charging Light: Located to the rear of the key switch. Light will come on when the alternator is not charging. 3.1.16 Low Oil Pressure Light: Located to the rear of the key switch with the alternator light. Light will come on when engine oil pressure is low or lost. NOTE: This s...
Page 23 - IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
18 d) Move the throttle to the “SLOW” (if in “MIDWAY”) and let the engine warm up a few minutes before moving the throttle to the “FAST” position. 3.3.3 Engaging PTO: DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Blade contact can cause serious i...
Page 26 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; Service Interval: Daily; IMPORTANT; operate the engine with the oil level below the
21 4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Remove the key from the igniti...
Page 27 - Service Interval: Monthly
22 4.1.2 Check engine coolant level: Service Interval: Daily a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure machine is on a level surface. b) Tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the cooling area. c) Check with engine cold. d) View coolant level in overflow bottle on...
Page 30 - It is recommended to service at whichever interval happens first.
25 4.1.9 Service air cleaner: First Service Interval: 50 hrs. Normal Interval: 100 hrs Replacement Interval: 600 hrs (More often under severe conditions.) See Engine manual for additional information. a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. b) Tilt se...
Page 31 - FIGURE 4
26 Drain coolant when engine is cool. Coolant may be drained from the radiator by loosening the drain cock in the left rear corner. The engine block may be drained by removing the lower radiator hose and/or by opening the drain cock from the engine block. The engine drain cock may be accessed on the...
Page 32 - a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.; Use only Mobil 1 15W-; Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug.; FIGURE 5; Use only Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic
27 f) Operate engine until the engine thermostat opens and coolant is circulating through the radiator core. As air is purged from the engine block and the coolant level drops, add additional coolant to the radiator. g) When the radiator is completely full and no additional coolant can be added, con...
Page 33 - LUBRICATION CHART; Fitting Locations; FIGURE 6; Service Interval: Once Yearly
28 c) AT101 (Bar Lug) drive tires should be inflated to 9 psi (62 kpa). d) Turfmate drive tires should be inflated to 13 psi (90 kpa). e) The rear caster tires are semi-pneumatic and do not need to be inflated. NOTE: Do not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loa...
Page 34 - NOTE
29 d) Remove one of the spacer nuts from the axle assembly in the caster wheel. Note that thread locking adhesive has been applied to lock the spacer nuts to the axle. Remove the axle (with the other spacer nut still assembled to it) from the wheel assembly. e) Pry out seals, and inspect bearings fo...
Page 36 - important; Changing oil unnecessarily
31 4.1.25 Fuel priming procedure: a) Unit is equipped with an electric priming pump. Turn key on to let electric pump run for at least 30 seconds before starting. b) Start engine using procedure in Section 3.3.2. IMPORTANT: DO NOT over crank engine. Over cranking engine can damage the starter and/or...
Page 37 - ADJUSTMENTS; Spring Tensioned - No adjustment necessary.; FIGURE 8
32 4.1.27 Wheel Hub – lock nut torque specification Service Interval: After First 100 hrs Then every 500 hrs thereafter When tightening the lock nut on the wheel motor tapered shaft: a) Torque the lock nut to 125 ft-lbs (169 N-m). NOTE: Do not use antisieze on wheel hub. 4.1.28 Fuel Tank – mounting ...
Page 38 - FIGURE 9
33 c) To tighten alternator belt, loosen both upper and lower alternator mounting bolts. Rotate alternator out, away from engine and re-tighten hardware to secure in place. d) When properly tensioned, the alternator belt will deflect 1/4”-3/8” (7-9 mm) while applying 22 pounds of force to the belt m...
Page 43 - MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL
38 CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Raising the unit for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which could cause injury. HOW TO A...
Page 45 - when the alternator is not charging.
40 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE PROBLEM NO FU E L IM PRO PER FU E L WAT E R OR DIRT IN FU E L LI N E DIRT Y AIR FI LTE R ENG IN E OVERL O ADED BL OCKED FU E L FI LTE R S INCORRECT O IL L EVEL IN S U FFI C IE N T BAT T E RY CHARGE F AN PUM P BEL T M ISSING DIRT Y RADIAT OR CORE Will not start X X X X X X Ha...
Page 46 - ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Page 47 - HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM
Page 49 - NOTES
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