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 assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instr...
Page 5 - iv; TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 1.3.4 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 the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, whic...
Page 9 - NEVER
4 1.4 OPERATION Although hazard control and accident prevention partially are 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 - DANGER; Figure 1; SAFE ZONE FOR MOWING
5 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not mow slopes ...
Page 11 - WARNING; EXTREME; midway
6 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep the roll bar in the raised a...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
7 1.4.16 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation. 1.4.17 Do Not mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly. 1.4.18 Be aware of the mower disc...
Page 15 - Engine Specifications: See Your Engine Owner’s Manual
10 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 600,000 & 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.) PART NO. 10...
Page 16 - Briggs and Stratton; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher. 2.3.3 Fuel Filter: Replaceable in-line Briggs and Stratton P/N 493629 2.3.4 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: in-line, 1/4 turn 2.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2.4.1 Charging System: Flywheel Alternator 2.4.2 Charging Capacity: 15 amps 2.4.3 Battery Ty...
Page 17 - HYDROSTATIC GROUND DRIVE SYSTEM; Hydraulic Filter: Replaceable cartridge type.; TIRES AND WHEELS; Deck: Full floating deck is attached to out-front support frame.
12 2.7 HYDROSTATIC GROUND DRIVE SYSTEM 2.7.1 Hydrostatic Pumps: Two Hydro Gear BDP-10A variable displacement piston pumps. 2.7.2 Wheel Motors: Two Hydro Gear wheel drive motors with 1 1/4” tapered shafts. 2.7.3 Hydraulic Oil: Use Mobil 1 15W-50 Synthetic Motor Oil. 2.7.4 Hydraulic Oil Capacity: 2.1 ...
Page 18 - TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; Bolt Location; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; Motion Control Levers: Located on each side of the console.
13 2.10.2 Overall Length: 48” Deck 52” Deck 60” Deck Roll Bar - Up 73.9 in. (187.7 cm) 75.5 in. (191.8 cm) 77 in. (195.6 cm) Roll Bar - Down 79.6 in. (202.2 cm) 81.2 in. (206.2 cm) 82.4 in. (209.3 cm) 2.10.3 Overall Height: Roll Bar - Up Roll Bar - Down 69.4in. (176.3 cm) 51.3 in. (130.3 cm) 2.10.4 ...
Page 21 - Do Not; MOWING; crank the engine continuously for more than ten (10)
16 3.2 PRE-START 3.2.1 Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service. See Engine Owner's Ma...
Page 22 - IMPORTANT: Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged.; TRANSPORTING
17 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Never operat...
Page 23 - Loading; attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp, you may lose control and
18 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Backward tip-over of the unit could cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp. ♦ Use only a single, ...
Page 24 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; Check engine oil level:; operate the engine with the oil level below the; Clean engine air cooling system:; Check battery charge:
19 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ The engine can become very hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area. 4.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 4.1.1 Check engine oil level: ...
Page 25 - Service Interval: Daily
20 a) Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater. IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables ar...
Page 28 - Service
23 4.1.11 Check hydraulic oil level: Service Interval: 40 hr. a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. b) Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap. c) Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not add oil. Use only Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oi...
Page 29 - LUBRICATION CHART; Service Interval: Once Yearly; NOTE
24 LUBRICATION CHART FITTING LOCATIONS INITIAL PUMPS NO. of PLACES SERVICE INTERVAL 1. Front Caster wheel hubs w/o Zerk ∗ 0 2 ∗ yearly 2. Front Caster Pivots ∗ 0 2 ∗ yearly 3. Height Adjustment Shaft Bearings 1 5 40 hours 4. Deck Drive Belt Idler Arm 1 1 yearly 5. Pump Drive Belt Idler Arm 1 1 yearl...
Page 32 - ADJUSTMENTS; NOTE: When changing cutting height positions, always come to a
27 4.1.25 Fuel Tank – mounting hardware specification. When installing the nuts onto the fuel tank studs, fully tighten the nyloc nut and back off 1/2 turn. This allows for normal fuel tank expansion and contraction with changes in temperature and fuel levels. 4.1.26 Thread locking adhesives such as...
Page 33 - For Maximum Deck Flotation,; FIGURE 6
28 f) To transport, move lever back up to transport (or 4.5” (11.4 cm) cutting height) position. g) Adjust anti-scalp rollers for Normal Operating Conditions. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Place rollers in one of the positions shown in Figure 6. Rollers will maintai...
Page 34 - Reposition anti-scalp rollers and tighten securely.; the deck will be slightly lower than the rear of the deck.; Pump Drive Belt Tension.
29 FIGURE 7 SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT SPRING COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT 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 positi...
Page 35 - Adjust Throttle Lever Tension.; THROTTLE TENSION
30 f) Turn the linkage until the distance from the lower front corner of the brake bar measures 1” (2.5 cm) to 1 5/16”(3.3 cm), depending on the type of park brake installed, with the park brake disengaged See Figure 8 or 9. g) Tighten the jam nuts loosened in step d). FIGURE 8 TYPE A - PARK BRAKE A...
Page 36 - No adjustment necessary.; Temporarily
31 4.2.8 Electric Clutch Adjustment: No adjustment necessary. 4.2.9 Reverse Indicator Adjustment: a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. b) Unhook seat latch and tilt seat forward. c) Begin with either the left or right motion control lever. Move lever to the neutral posi...
Page 37 - bring hydraulic system oil up to operating temperature.; RH MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT; Brake must be engaged and motion control levers out to; LH MOTION CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
32 TURN BOLT HERE LOOSEN HERE (LEFTHAND THREAD) END OF SLOT REVERSE INDICATOR TURN HERE TO ADJUST LOOSEN HERE LOOSEN HERE (RIGHTHAND THREAD) YOKE c) Run the unit at least 5 minutes with the drive levers at full forward speed to bring hydraulic system oil up to operating temperature. d) Unhook seat l...
Page 38 - Adjustments
33 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 39 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE; PROBLEM
34 e) Make sure the parking brake is set and motion control levers are moved out (neutral lock position). f) Check that the PTO is disengaged. h) Check that the spark plug wires are properly connected. i) Check for loose or faulty wiring connections. j) Check for corrosion at all wiring connections....
Page 40 - BRIGGS & STRATTON ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
Page 41 - HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM
Page 44 - NOTES
Page 46 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
- 41 - SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
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