Page 2 - IMPORTANT
ii IMPORTANT When the mower is used or operated on any California forest-, brush- orgrass-covered land, a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler. If not,the operator is violating state law, Section 4442 Public Resource Code. To acquirea spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine S...
Page 3 - EXMARK PARTS PLUS
iii EXMARK PARTS PLUS PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1,1995 Program If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part instock, Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the nextbusiness day or the part will be FREE* Guaranteed!! How the Program Works 1. If dealer does not have part in stock for...
Page 4 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor.
iv 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-freeoperation. OPERATOR’S MANUAL This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment and safety instruct...
Page 5 - Contents; Specifications
1 All Rights Reserved Printed in the USA This spark ignition system complies with CanadianICES-002. Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule estconforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada. The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied forinformation regarding The U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agenc...
Page 6 - Safety; Warning; Safe Operating Practices; Training; Operation
2 This manual identifies potential hazards and has specialsafety messages that help you and others avoid personalinjury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution aresignal words used to identify the level of hazard.However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. Danger signals an extreme...
Page 7 - Maintenance and Storage; Exmark Lawn Mower Safety
3 • Slow down on hillsides. Be sure to travel side to sideon hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machine’sstability. Use caution while operating near drop-offs. • Do not change the engine governor setting oroverspeed the engine. • Stop on level ground and shut off engine beforeleaving the oper...
Page 8 - Safety and Instruction Decals
4 Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near anyarea of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 1-213242 (Self-propel model only) 39-5770 52-2610 (Hand-push model only) 52-2620 (Self-propel model only) 68-...
Page 9 - Assembly; Loose Parts
5 104-1329 104-8585 Assembly Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY. USE Handle Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/4 in. Bolts, 5/16–18 x 1-1/2 in. Carriage bolt Washers Locknuts Thin nylon insert locknuts Bag support rod Bag alignin...
Page 10 - Installing the Handle; Installing the Starter Rope
6 Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing (using the bottom hole) with two 5/16–18 x1–1/4 in. bolts, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts(Fig. 1). m-3850 1 3 4 7 2 5 6 9 8 10 11 12 Figure 1 1. Bag support rod 2. Carriage bolt 3. Bag aligning plate 4. Cap...
Page 11 - Before Starting; Filling the Crankcase with Oil
7 3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plugsecurely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 4). m–275 1 Figure 4 1. Spring clip 4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of the plug. Before Starting Filling the Crankcase wi...
Page 13 - Caution; Controls; Starting the Engine; Stopping the Engine
9 Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machinefrom the normal operating position. Each time before you mow, ensure that the self-propeldrive and the control bar operate properly. When yourelease the control bar, the engine and the blade shouldstop within 3 seconds. If they do no...
Page 14 - Using the Self-propel Drive; Adjusting the Cutting Height; Danger
10 Using the Self-propel Drive Self-propel Model only The lawn mower has three ground speeds. 1 is slow, 2 ismedium, and 3 is fast. The ground speed control is locatedat the rear of the belt cover (Fig. 9). 224 1 Figure 9 1. Ground speed control 1. Move the ground speed control to the (Neutral) posi...
Page 15 - Using the Grass Bag; Installing the Grass Bag; Mowing with the Grass Bag; Removing the Grass Bag
11 2. Release the wheel height adjustment lever and seat it securely in the notch. 3. Adjust all the wheels to the same cutting height setting. Using the Grass Bag Occasionally, you may want to use the grass bag forbagging extra long grass, lush grass, or leaves. Installing the Grass Bag 1. Stop the...
Page 16 - Operating Tips; Cutting Grass
12 Danger If the discharge door does not close completely,the lawn mower could throw objects, causingserious personal injury or death. If you cannot close the door because the grassclippings clog the discharge area, stop the engineand gently move the discharge door handle backand forth until you can...
Page 17 - Cutting Leaves
13 • Cut the grass more frequently. • Overlap cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swathwith each pass. • Set the cutting height on the front wheels one notchlower than the rear wheels. For example, set the frontwheels at 2-1/4 inches (5.7 cm) and the rear wheels at2-3/4 inches (7.0 cm). Cutting...
Page 18 - Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule
14 Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure Each Use • Check the engine oil level. Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 15. • Check the stoppin...
Page 19 - Checking the Engine Oil Level; Washing Method; Scraping Method
15 Caution If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and seriouslyinjure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside sothat it does not accidently contact the spark plug. Checking the Engi...
Page 20 - Servicing the Air Cleaner
16 Cleaning the Discharge Tunneland Plug Remove the plug from the discharge tunnel and clean itafter each use. Always ensure that the discharge tunnel door closessecurely when you release the handle. If the debrisprevents the discharge door from closing securely, cleanthe inside of the discharge tun...
Page 21 - Maintaining the Blade; Inspecting the Blade; Removing the Blade
17 12. Wipe dirt from the base and the cover with a moist rag. Note: Be careful to prevent dirt and debris fromentering the air duct leading to the carburetor. 13. Install the air cleaner elements and ensure that they are properly positioned. 14. Securely install the cover with the 2 wing bolts. Mai...
Page 22 - Sharpening the Blade; Balancing the Blade; Cleaning under the Belt Cover
18 Sharpening the Blade File the top side of the blade to maintain its originalcutting angle (Fig. 19A) and inner cutting edge radius(Fig. 19B). The blade will remain balanced if you removethe same amount of material from both cutting edges. 153 1 m4783 2 A B Figure 19 1. Sharpen at this angle only ...
Page 23 - Lubricating the Pivot Arms; Adjusting the Self-propel Drive; Changing the Engine Oil
19 Lubricating the Pivot Arms Self-propel Model only After every 25 operating hours or when the season ends,lubricate the pivot arms. 1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center setting. 2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Fig. 22). m-232 1 Figure 22 1. Grease fitting 3. Ins...
Page 24 - Servicing the Spark Plug; Lubricating the Gear Case
20 11. Wipe up any spilled oil. 12. Connect the wire to the spark plug. 13. Recycle the used oil according to local codes. Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours oryearly; replace it after every 250 operating hours or every2 years. Use an NGK BPR5ES or Nipponde...
Page 25 - Servicing the Wheels; Removing the Wheels
21 4. To adjust the cable, do the following: Hand-push Model A. Loosen the jam nut on the blade brake cable (Fig. 27). 483 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 27 1. Handle 2. Brake lever 3. 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm) 4. Cable adjuster 5. Jam nut 6. cable conduit B. Insert a 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm) object betwee...
Page 26 - Storage; Preparing the Fuel System; Preparing the Engine; Accessories
22 6. Install the two bolts and two locknuts previously removed in the remaining holes in the wheel halvesand tighten. Remove the two long bolts and replacethem with two bolts and two locknuts (Fig. 29). 7. Install the wheel to the pivot arm with the bolts, a spacer, and a locknut. Ensure that the s...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting
23 Troubleshooting Exmark designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and itemscarefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an AuthorizedService Dealer. Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action...
Page 31 - SERVICE RECORD
Date Description Work Done Service Done By SERVICE RECORD
Page 32 - XP; QDS; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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