Page 2 - IMPORTANT
ii 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) i...
Page 3 - iii; EXMARK PARTS PLUS; Program; The following restrictions apply
iii 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 ...
Page 4 - iv; CONGRATULATIONS; for your Exmark mower.; BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS; your 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-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instru...
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 - Do Not; 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 - 1.4.17 Do Not mow with the grass 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 discharge and direct discharge away from others. 1.4.19 Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcoh...
Page 14 - SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM; transmission is; Drive Front
- 9 - 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: MHP3615KAC; MHP4815KAC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner's Manual. 2.2.2 3600 RPM (No Load). 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5.0 gal. (18.9 L.) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher. In countries using...
Page 15 - Discharge chute down; TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Do not over tighten
- 10 - 2.10 DIMENSIONS 2.10.1 Overall Width: 36” 48” Discharge chute down 46.25” (117.5 cm) 58.25” (148.0 cm) Discharge chute up (Transport only) 36.1” (91.7 cm) 48.1” (122.2 cm) 2.10.2 Overall Length: 36” 48” 77.0” (196 cm) 73.0” (185 cm) 2.10.3 Curb Weight: 36” 48” 517 lbs. (234 kg) 565 lbs. (256 ...
Page 16 - left; FIGURE 2; lever tab and the hairpin on the outside.; FIGURE 3
- 11 - FIGURE 1 UPPER HANDLE MOUNTING 3.8 Route the throttle cable along the right side of the upper handle, through the clip, under the fuel tank support, and position the cable on the left side of the engine. Attach throttle cable to engine: a) Position the throttle control lever (located on conso...
Page 17 - Install and adjust wheel drive linkages.
- 12 - 3.10 Install and adjust shifter lever. a) Remove the 3/8” nyloc nut and spring disc washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Install the shifter lever through slot in shifter lever plate and onto the stud on top of transmission. Be sure the square-hole washer remains between the lever...
Page 18 - “park brake”
- 13 - b) The bend in the drive lever linkages should be positioned downward and slightly outward. If adjustment is needed, loosen jam nut below balljoint and rotate linkage. Tighten jam nut. Shift transmission lever to fifth gear. Insure that bend in right hand linkage is rotated outward enough tha...
Page 19 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; directly above the handle grips. See Figure 9.
- 14 - 3.12 Route the long unattached wiring harness lead, up the left hand side of the handle and connect the connector on the end of the shorter lead to the key switch. Connect the two flag terminals that are on the longer lead (in any order) to the operator presence control switch terminals under...
Page 20 - neutral; unleaded
- 15 - FIGURE 9 NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH 4.1.5 PTO Engagement: Located on the left side of the upper handle. To engage the blades, push the lever forward, or away from the operator, until the linkage locks over-center. To disengage the blades, pull the lever to the rear, or towards the operator...
Page 21 - Do not; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; NOTE: Kawasaki engines generally need to be “choked” even when warm.
- 16 - Do not add oil to gasoline. Do not overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2” (1.3 cm) below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage. 4.2.3 Make sure you understand the controls, their locati...
Page 22 - DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION; For straight ahead motion
- 17 - FIGURE 10 DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION 4.3.5 Drive Wheel Engagement and Turning: With drive levers in “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” or...
Page 23 - always; WARNING; Engage the park brakes
- 18 - 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 24 - PERIODIC; See Engine Owner's Manual; operate the engine with oil level below the “LOW” (or; Service Interval: Daily
- 19 - 5. 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 ig...
Page 25 - BLADE BOLT INSTALLATION
- 20 - b) Raise deck to the highest 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. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ The mechan...
Page 27 - Semi-pneumatic Caster Tires – No Maintenance
- 22 - a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). b) Drain oil while engine is warm from operation. c) The oil drain valve is located on left hand side of engine. Place pan under machine to catch oil and turn valve counter clockwise with a 10 mm wrench to...
Page 28 - Check every 2 hrs. for first 8 hrs. operation then check every; GREASE LUBRICATION CHART
- 23 - b) Remove deck support belt shield to check mower deck drive belt condition. c) Look under engine deck to check the transmission drive and clutching belt condition. d) Inspect wheel drive belt conditions e) Check the wheel drive idler arms to be sure they pivot freely. Disassemble, clean and ...
Page 29 - not; to bond the bearing, next to each OPC hub, to the
- 24 - d) Lubricate drive wheel hubs once a year. First remove wheel, then remove hub cap. Lubricate the grease fitting on each wheel hub with an NGLI grade no. 2 multipurpose gun grease, until grease appears through outer bearing. Reinstall hub caps and wheels. e) Replace 5-speed gearbox grease yea...
Page 30 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
- 25 - 5.1.21 Mobil HTS grease (or food-grade antisieze) is used in the following locations: a) Between the cutter housing spindle and bearings. b) Between the cutter housing spindle and sheave. c) Under top cutter housing bearing guard. 5.1.22 Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical ...
Page 31 - DOES NOT
- 26 - FIGURE 13 ANTI-SCALP ROLLER BOLT INSTALLATION ANTI-SCALP ROLLER AND CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT c) Adjust anti-scalp rollers for Normal Operating Conditions. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place rollers in one of the positions shown in Figure 13. Rollers will maintain 3/4 in...
Page 33 - MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL; Check for worn drive belts.; Note; Different pressures may make mower cut unevenly.; NOTE: Kawasaki engines may need to be choked even when warm.; Make sure the key switch is in the “ON” position
- 28 - FIGURE 15 DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS 6. WASTE DISPOSAL 6.1 MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL Engine oil is a pollutant to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations. 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING 7.1 MOWER PULLING LEFT OR RIGHT. a...
Page 34 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
- 29 - f) Check that the spark plug wire(s) are properly connected. g) Check for loose or faulty wiring connections. If it is necessary to disconnect wire connectors, Do Not pull on the wires while disconnecting. h) Check for corrosion at all wiring connections. Even minor corrosion may cause a faul...
Page 35 - 5 HP KAWASAKI
Page 37 - NOTES
Page 38 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
- 33 - SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
Page 39 - IS
- 34 - 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.) EXAMPLE: C O MP ARE SLOPE W IT H FOLDED EDGE. F O L D ALO N G AP PROP RIA T E L INE T H IS IS A 2 0 ° S L O P E
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