Page 2 - FAILURE TO FOLLOW CAUTIOUS; IMPORTANT
i ! W A R N IN G ! WARNING . . . ! CAUTION The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring ...
Page 3 - 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 orthe part will be FREE* Guaranteed!! How the Program Works 1. If dealer does not have part in sto...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS
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 assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment and safety instru...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
iv TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ............................... 11.2 Training .......................................... 11.3 Preparation ..................................... 1-21.4 Operation ....................................... 2-31.5 Maintenance & Storage .........
Page 6 - SAFETY; SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
- 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 BEFOLLOWED TO AVOID ACCIDENTS. THIS SYMBOL MEANS: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The safety alert symbol appears above i...
Page 8 - operate the engine in a small
- 3 - 1.4.9 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades. 1.4.10 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated. 1.4.11 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)and/ or remove key: a) Before checking, cleaning or working on the ...
Page 9 - Exmark
- 4 - 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacturer'srecommendations precisely as stated in the engine manual. 1.5.2 If carburetor adjustment is necessary, stand to one side and keep feet and hands clear while making adjustments. 1.5.3 Keep engine and engin...
Page 12 - SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM; transmission; WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM; Drive
- 7 - 2.3.3 Fuel Filter: Replaceable in-line 2.3.4 Fuel Shut Off Valve: in-line, 1/4 turn 2.4 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Operator must have the transmission in neutral and bladesdisengaged to start engine. Release of Operator PresenceControl (OPC) levers will cause engine to stop if transmission is not...
Page 13 - Weights will vary slightly depending on engine option.; TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; BOLT LOCATION; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Remove the bolt bag from the top of the fuel tank support.
- 8 - 2.9.6 Cutting Height: Adjusts in 1/4" (.63 cm) or smallerincrements by various adjustments of caster spacers, blade spacers and axle height, from 1” to 4 1/4”(2.5 cm - 10.8 cm). 2.10 DIMENSIONS 2.10.1 Overall Width: 32" 36" 48" ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 48” ◊◊◊◊ Discharge chute 42.45 in. 46.1 in...
Page 15 - Attach throttle cable to engine.; KOHLER SPEED CONTROL
- 10 - FIG. 2 UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.8.1 Attach throttle cable to engine. For Kohler, Kawasaki, and B&S 10.5 hp Engines with "positive" detents in throttle cable for both idle and full throttlepositions. a) Position the throttle control lever (on console) in the full throttle (...
Page 16 - KAWASAKI SPEED CONTROL; e) Check that the choke adjusting screw just comes in
- 11 - FIG 4 KAWASAKI SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) FIG 5 B&S 10.5 hp SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) d) Pull cable upward (rearward for B&S) until alignment holes in control plate lever and control plate line up. For Kawasaki a 15/64 drill bit can be inserted through these t...
Page 20 - NOTE: UNIT IS NOT GREASED AT THE FACTORY! Refer to Section; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; Located directly above the drive levers. The purpose of these
- 15 - 3.8.8 Route the long, unattached wiring harness lead up the left hand side of the handle and connect the two leads, in any order, to the operator presence control switch terminals on the inside of the control console. Fasten the lead to the handle with two large wire ties, from bolt bag, one ...
Page 21 - DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION; Blade Engagement Lever:
- 16 - FIG. 12 DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION 4.1.4 Operator Presence Control (OPC) Levers: Located on the upper handle assembly directly above the handle grips. When these levers are depressed, the OPC system senses that the operator is in the normal operator's position. When ...
Page 23 - attempt to start the engine.; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Starting Engine; NOTE: Always engage the left and right neutral lock/park brake; DO NOT; operate the engine in a confined; For the
- 18 - •••• If fuel is spilled, DO NOT attempt to start the engine. Move away from the spill and avoid creating any sourceof ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated. 4.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.3.1 Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and maintenance regar...
Page 25 - NOTE: When transporting machine, be sure to engage the park brakes.; MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS; PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
- 20 - 4.4 TRANSPORTING •••• If loading with ramps, be sure rampsare properly supported and strongenough to support the unit. •••• If necessary, use assistance whenloading or unloading. Keep feet andlegs out from under the unit whenloading and unloading Be sure fuel shut-off valve is closed. Use a h...
Page 28 - Do Not overfill; Note: Front caster tires have permanent tire sealant installed.
- 23 - engines). Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before the new filter is installed, apply a thincoating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turnfilter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filteradapter, then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn. f) Clean arou...
Page 29 - LUBRICATION CHART
- 24 - 5.1.11 Inspect belt wear. Service Interval: 40 hrs. a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). b) Remove the cutter deck belt shield to check mower primary and secondary blade drive belt condition. NOTE: A Secondary blade drive belt is used on 48" units. c) Look under engine deck to ch...
Page 30 - SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART
- 25 - c) Replace 5-speed gearbox grease yearly. Use 18 oz. Of Peerless grease (Part No. 788067). See Section 5.1.10. d) Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below. SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART PIVOT POINTS NO. of PLACES 32" 36" 48" SERVICE INTERVAL 1. Blade Eng...
Page 34 - Reference Only; CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT
- 29 - 5.2.4 Wheel drive belts and scrapers. a) If wheel traction appears to be slipping, drive lever rods may be touching bottom of neutral lock/park brake latch slot. To adjust, refer to directions in Section 3.8.5. NOTE: There are three (3) adjustment holes for the wheel drive spring tension bolt...
Page 35 - NOTE; : These drawings are viewed from; BELT GUIDE LOCATION
- 30 - 5.2.6 Secondary belt (48" only) . a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). b) The secondary drive belt is adjusted via the belt tension rod (See Figure 16). The 5/16" nyloc adjustment nut islocated at the rear, right corner of engine deck. c) Proper belt tension (for the secondar...
Page 37 - NOTE: Wheel drive belts should be replaced; as a set; belt should not be mixed with a worn belt.; Different pressures may make mower cut unevenly.
- 32 - 6. TROUBLE SHOOTING 6.1 MOWER PULLING LEFT OR RIGHT. a) Check idler arm pulleys and drive sheaves for mud and/or grass buildup. Check for proper scraper position. See 5.2.4. b) Check to be sure idler arms pivot freely, if not, lubricate idler pivots. c) Check for worn drive belts. NOTE: Wheel...
Page 38 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 1; 8” MOWER DECK
- 33 - NOTE: After carefully checking the previous steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example,starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel ...
Page 42 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
- 37 - SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
Page 43 - ALO
- 38 - T H IS IS A 1 5° SL O P E T H IS IS A 1 0° S L O P E T H IS IS A 5 ° S L O P E ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE ETC.) EXAMP L E: COM P ARE SLO P E WIT H FOLDED EDG E . FOL D ALO N G APPRO P RIAT E LI N E T H IS IS A 2 0° S L O P E
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