Page 2 - IMPORTANT
i WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ This product is a piece of power equipment. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system) in...
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 - BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS
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; PAGE
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; YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!; CAUTION
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 7 - DO NOT
2 1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals. 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage t...
Page 8 - DANGER
3 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Purchase and store gasoli...
Page 10 - WARNING; NEVER
5 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not operate the machine without guards, shields, and safet...
Page 11 - FIGURE 1
6 FIGURE 1 • Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases. • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. • Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards. • Be aware that loss of t...
Page 12 - midway; Do Not
7 • Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into ponds of water. • Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, and electrical wires) before driving under any objects and do not contact them. 1.4.6 Use EXTREME caution when backing ...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
8 b) connect the negative or ground cable (-) from the negative post on the booster battery to any engine deck ground, preferably the engine block as far away from the battery as possible. c) disconnect battery cables in the reverse order after starting. 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5.1 For engine ...
Page 17 - Briggs and Stratton; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; Optional Seat accessories:
12 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 670,000 & Higher : LCT18BV483; LCT21BV523; LCT23BV603 2.2 ENGINE: 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See Your Engine Owner’s Manual 2.2.2 RPM: Full Speed: 3600 RPM (No Load) Idle: 1500 RPM 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5.8 gal. (21.9 L.) 2.3.2 Type ...
Page 18 - Time delay seat switch eliminates rough ground cut-outs.; HYDROSTATIC GROUND DRIVE SYSTEM; Maximum turf protection is provided anti-scalp rollers:
13 2.6.2 Mounting: Hinged to tilt up for access to hydraulic pumps, battery and other components. Held in tilted position with prop rod. Adjustable fore and aft seat track. 2.6.3 Armrests: Standard seat: foam padded flip-up armrests. Optional suspension seat: molded flip-up armrests. 2.6.4 Seat Safe...
Page 19 - Drive Wheels; Wheel Base: (center of caster tire to center of drive tire); TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; Bolt Location; INSTRUCTIONS; Motion Control Levers: Located on each side of the console.
14 2.10 DIMENSIONS 2.10.1 Overall Width: w/48” Deck w/52” Deck w/60” Deck W ithout deck 44 in. (111.7 cm) 44 in. (111.7 cm) 49.8 in. (124.5 cm) Discharge chute up 50.3 in. (122.4 cm) 54.3 in. (137.9 cm) 60.9 in. (154.7 cm) Discharge chute down 58.1 in. (147.6 cm) 63.8 in. (162.1 cm) 70.6 in. (179.3 ...
Page 20 - FIGURE 2
15 IMPORTANT: To begin movement (forward or backward) the operator must be in the seat, the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down) before the motion control levers can be moved in or the engine will kill. When levers are centered in the T-slot the drive system is in the neutral position. With ...
Page 22 - MOWING; crank the engine continuously for more than ten (10)
17 Rotate the valve 1/4 turn clockwise to shut off fuel. Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to turn on fuel. 3.1.11 Fuel Gauge: Located on the left fuel tank. The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in the tank. 3.1.12 Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the right front corner of the ...
Page 23 - IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.
18 3.3.4 Engaging PTO DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged. DANGER POTENTIAL...
Page 24 - TRANSPORTING
19 3.4 TRANSPORTING 3.4.1 Transporting a Unit: Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Lock brake and block wheels. Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking a...
Page 26 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; Service Interval: Daily; 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: Daily or more often in dry conditions; Service Interval: Monthly
22 4.1.2 Clean engine air cooling system: Service Interval: Daily or more often in dry conditions CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Excessive debris can cause the engine and hydraulic system to overheat. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Excessive debris around the engine cooling air intake and inside of the pump compartm...
Page 28 - Service Interval: Daily; FIGURE 3
23 b) Raise deck to the transport (4.5” (11.4cm) cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support. CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous....
Page 29 - Incorrect installation of the blade or; pass any of these tests, do not operate.
24 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Incorrect installation of the blade or components used to retain the blade can be dangerous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Failure to use all original components and assembled as shown could allow a blade or blade component to be thrown out from under the deck resulting in serious ...
Page 31 - Service; LUBRICATION CHART
26 225°F (107°C). The “COLD” level shows the level of the oil when it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to the appropriate level depending upon the temperature of the oil. For example: If the oil is about 150° F (65°C), fill to halfway between the “HOT” and “COLD” levels. If the oil is at room temperature (ab...
Page 32 - Service Interval: Once Yearly; NOTE
27 c) Lubricate front caster pivots once a year. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread grease zerk in hole and pump with grease until it oozes out around top bearing. Remove grease zerk and thread plug back in. Place cap back on. 4.1.16 Lubricate caster wheel hubs: Service Interval: Once Yearly a) Stop en...
Page 35 - ADJUSTMENTS; FIGURE 5
30 Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or “Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I or Retaining II” are used on the following: a) Fuel tank studs where studs are inserted into tank. 4.1.28 Mobil HTS grease (or food-grade antisieze) is used in the following locations: a) Between the cutter housing spin...
Page 36 - FIGURE 6; FIGURE 7
31 FIGURE 6 4.2.2 Deck Leveling: a) Position mower on a flat surface. b) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. c) Check tire pressure in drive tires. Proper inflation pressure for drive tires is 13 psi (90 kPa). Proper inflation for caster tires is 16 ...
Page 37 - Reposition anti-scalp rollers and tighten securely.; the deck will be slightly lower than the rear of the deck.; shut off when the operator raises off the seat (with
32 j) Recheck that blocks fit just snugly under the deck skirt and that the tension on all the chains are approximately equal. Make sure all chain attachment bolts are tight. k) Raise deck lift lever to the 4.5” (11.4 cm) cutting height position (also transport position, See Figure 6. Adjust spring ...
Page 38 - FIGURE 8; No adjustment necessary.
33 FIGURE 8 4.2.7 Electric Clutch Adjustment: No adjustment necessary. 4.2.8 Reverse Indicator Adjustment: a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. b) Unhook seat latch and tilt seat forward. c) Begin with either the left or right motion control lever....
Page 39 - Temporarily; FIGURE 9; Brake must be engaged and motion control levers out to
34 TURN BOLT HERE LOOSEN HERE (LEFTHAND THREAD) END OF SLOT REVERSE INDICATOR TURN HERE TO ADJUST LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE (RIGHTHAND THREAD) YOKE CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. WHAT CAN ...
Page 40 - connector into seat switch.
35 h) Bring the RH motion control lever into the neutral position. Adjust RH pump control rod length by rotating the double nuts on the rod in the appropriate direction until the wheels slightly creep in reverse (See Figure 9). Move the motion control lever to the reverse position and while applying...
Page 41 - MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL
36 5. WASTE DISPOSAL 5.1 MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations. 5.2 BATTERY DISPOSAL DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric ...
Page 42 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE; PROBLEM
37 b) Be sure the throttle control is midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions, and the choke is in the “ON” position for a cold engine or the “OFF” position for a warm engine. c) Make sure there is fuel in the fuel tank and that the fuel valve is open. d) Be sure the seat switch is properly a...
Page 43 - BRIGGS & STRATTON ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Page 44 - HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM
Page 46 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
41 SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
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