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 - iii; CONGRATULATIONS; on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been; 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 - 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; 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 ...
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, ...
Page 9 - DANGER
- 4 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Severe burns can occur on contact. ♦ Debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool befor...
Page 10 - midway
- 5 - • See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed. • 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. • B...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; Exmark
- 6 - 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 d...
Page 14 - transmission is; WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM; Drive Front
- 9 - 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: M15KA322P; M15KA362P; M15KA483P; M15KA362; M15KA483 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual. 2.2.2 RPM (No Load): 3600 rpm 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5 gal. (18.9 liter) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Use only clean, fresh, regular g...
Page 15 - DIMENSIONS; TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; When
- 10 - 2.9.3 Blade Size: Model 32 ......... 16.25 (41.3 cm) - Qty. 2 Model 36 ......... 18.00 (45.7 cm) - Qty. 2 Model 48 ......... 16.25 (41.3 cm) - Qty. 3 2.9.4 Type of Drive: Manual engagement of belt with over-center lock. Blade belt tension is adjustable via turnbuckle. 2.9.5 Blade Brake: When ...
Page 18 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; For Pistol Grip Handles:; Slowly
- 13 - 3.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3.1 Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and maintenance regarding the engine. Before attempting to operate the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all safety, operating, and preparation guidelines as stated in that...
Page 19 - “neutral lock”; “drive”
- 14 - FIGURE 3 DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE OPERATION For ECS Handles: To lock the drive levers in “neutral lock” , squeeze the drive levers to the “neutral” position. See Figure 4 (b). Place thumbs on the inner thumb lobe of the neutral lock /park brake latches and rotate them to the “neut...
Page 20 - For straight ahead motion:
- 15 - FIGURE 4 DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION 3.3.5 Drive Wheel Engagement and Turning: With drive levers in the “neutral” or “park brake” position, shift transmission into desired gear. Squeeze both drive levers and move both neutral lock/park brake latches from the “neutral”...
Page 21 - always; WARNING; Engage the park brakes
- 16 - 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 op...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS; PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; Do not; DO NOT OVERFILL; Do Not; operate the engine with oil level; below; Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
- 17 - 4. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 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 ♦ Rem...
Page 23 - MUST stop
- 18 - 4.1.3 Clean grass build-up under deck and check mower blades. Service Interval: Daily CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Raising the mower deck 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...
Page 25 - f) Re-install hairpin into hole on the clevis pin
- 20 - 3/16” TO 1/4”(.47-.64 cm) Drive Linkage Neutral Lock / Park Brake Latch FIGURE 7 PISTOL GRIP HANDLES NEUTRAL LOCK LEVER CLEARANCE NOTE: Neutral lock/park brake latch clearance should be checked when there is a slight upward force placed on the drive levers to remove any "slack" in the...
Page 26 - warm
- 21 - FIGURE 9 ECS HANDLE DRIVE LEVER LINKAGE INSTALLATION 4.1.6 Check for loose hardware. Service Interval: Daily a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). b) Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten or rep...
Page 28 - LUBRICATION CHART; 8” Deck Shown for Reference Only; SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART; Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.; Change fuel filter.; Service Interval: As Required; Engine; Check all safety signs for visibility. Replace as needed.
- 23 - LUBRICATION CHART FITTING LOCATIONS INITIAL PUMPS FITTING QUANTITY 32" 36" 48" SERVICE INTERVAL 1. Caster W heel Bearings 12 2 2 2 Daily 2. Caster Pivots 2 2 2 2 Daily 3. Drive W heels 18 2 2 2 Daily 4. Drive W heel Idler Arm 2 2 2 2 Daily 5. Brake Arm 2 2 2 2 W eekly 6. Trans. Ou...
Page 30 - e) Place a jack under the rear center of the engine deck.; FIGURE 10
- 25 - d) Loosen but do not remove the two (2) axle pivot bolts and the two (2) axle adjustment bolts (See Figure 11). e) Place a jack under the rear center of the engine deck. f) Raise the back end of the engine deck up enough to remove the two (2) axle adjustment bolts. g) With the jack, raise or ...
Page 31 - To achieve the highest quality of cut, the blades should be level; Transmission belt adjustment.
- 26 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (1" to 4 1/4") AXLE POSITION (FIG. 20) # OF SPACERS BELOW CASTER SUPPORT HUB NUMBER OF 1/4" BLADE SPACERS BELOW SPINDLE 1/2" 3/16" 4 3 2 1 0 A 0 0 1" (2.5 cm) 1 1/4" (3.2 cm) 1 1/2" (3.5cm) 1 3/4" (4.4cm) 2" (5.0cm) A 0 1 1 1/8...
Page 32 - : If there is no adjustment left in the turnbuckle and the belt is; MOWER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT; Disengage
- 27 - c) Belt must be tight enough to not slip during heavy loads while cutting grass. Overtensioning will reduce belt and spindle bearing life. To adjust belt tension, loosen the 5/16" whizlock nut on turnbuckle and rotate the turnbuckle; rotate turnbuckle toward rear of mower to tighten, and ...
Page 33 - NOTE; : These drawings are viewed from underneath the engine deck.
- 28 - FIGURE 13 BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 4.2.7 Belt Guide Adjustment a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). b) Engage the blade drive belt. c) Check belt guide under the engine deck for proper adjustment (See Figures 14 and 15). Adjust as necessary. Th...
Page 35 - UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Position A - Normal Conditions; DRIVE BELT TENSION
- 30 - FIGURE 19 UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 4.2.14 Wheel drive spring tension adjustment. It may be necessary to increase wheel drive belt tension under certain operating conditions such as, wet grass, hilly terrain, or while pulling a sulky. a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop....
Page 36 - NOTE: Wheel drive belts should be replaced; as a set; . A new belt should not be; Different pressures may make mower cut unevenly.; BLADES DO NOT STOP WHEN DISENGAGED.; d) Check that there is fuel in the tank and that the fuel valve is open.; does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer.; ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
- 31 - b) Check to be sure idler arms pivot freely, if not, lubricate idler pivots. c) Check for worn drive belts. NOTE: Wheel drive belts should be replaced as a set . A new belt should not be mixed with a worn belt. d) Check drive linkage adjustment - See Section 4.1.5. e) Check for proper tire pr...
Page 37 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE; FIGURE 26
- 32 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE PROBLEM NO FUEL IMPROPER FUEL DIRT IN FUEL DIRTY AIR FILTER FAULTY SPARK PLUG ENGINE OVER- LOADED BLOCKED FUEL FILTER INCORRECT OIL LEVEL DIRTY AIR SCREEN W ill not start X X X X X X Hard starting X X X X X X X Stops suddenly X X X X X X X Lacks power X X X X X X ...
Page 40 - NOTES
Page 42 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
- 37 - SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
Page 43 - IS
- 38 - T H IS IS A 1 5 ° S L 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 FO LDED EDG E. FOL D ALO N G APPRO P RIA T E LI N E T H IS IS A 2 0 ° S L O P E
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