Page 2 - IMPORTANT; WARNING
ii WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT When the mower is used or operated on any California forest, brush or grass covered land, a workingspark arrester must be attached...
Page 4 - 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 instruc...
Page 6 - SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL; YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!; DANGER
- 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 7 - DO NOT
- 2 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also known to the State of California to cause birth defects. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not run engine indoors or in a small confined...
Page 8 - Do Not; EXTREME
- 3 - DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, andcause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Purchase and store gas...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
- 4 - 1.4.5 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass; and whentransporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed. 1.4.6 Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Alwayshave safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in properworking ...
Page 10 - RIDING ATTACHMENTS; Exmark
- 5 - 1.5.5 Keep the mower and fuel container in locked storage to prevent children from playing or tampering with them. 1.5.6 Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement or any enclosed area, where open pilot lights or heat appliances arepresent. 1.5.7 Maximum m...
Page 13 - SYSTEM; Type of Fuel: Regular; SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM; transmission is not in neutral
- 8 - 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 150,000 – 189,999: MHP4816BV; MHP5216BV Serial Nos. 150,000 – 219,999: MHP3614KA; MHP4814KA Serial Nos. 150,000 & Higher: MHP3615KC; MHP4815KC Serial Nos. 160,000 & Higher: MHP4817KA; MHP5217KA Serial Nos. 190,000 & Higher: MHP4815KA ...
Page 14 - Discharge chute down; Weights will vary slightly depending on engine option.
- 9 - 2.7 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM: Banded double A-Section V-Belts, single top side idlers and replaceable bolt-on drive sheaves and brake drums. 2.8 TIRES Drive Front Caster Size 16 x 6.50-8 ...... 9 x 3.50-4Quantity ............................. 2 .........................................2Tread...........
Page 15 - TORQUE REQUIREMENTS; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; Do not over tighten; UPPER HANDLE MOUNTING; left
- 10 - 2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS BOLT LOCATION TORQUE Blade Mounting Bolt ......................................................... 75-80 ft-lbs.Cutter Housing Spindle Nut .............................................. 75-80 ft-lbs.Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts ................................................
Page 16 - do not; KOHLER SPEED CONTROL
- 11 - a) Position the throttle control lever (on console) in the full throttle (but notchoke) position. You will feel a detent when the throttle lever isapproximately 3/4” from the upper end of the slot (this is full throttleposition). b) Loosen clamp on engine control plate (See Figures 2, 3 &...
Page 19 - THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL; Install and adjust wheel drive linkages.; LEVER AND ROD ADJUSTMENT
- 14 - FIG. 8 THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL 3.11 Install and adjust wheel drive linkages. a) Screw threaded end of drive linkages into swivels in wheel drive idler arms. b) Insert clevis pin from bolt bag through drive linkage, lever and slot in theneutral lock/park brake latches (See Figure 9). Ma...
Page 20 - DRIVE LEVER HARDWARE LOCATION; Service Engine: Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual.; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; When these levers are depressed,
- 15 - FIG. 11 DRIVE LEVER HARDWARE LOCATION d) Adjust brakes by adjusting wingnut on upper end of each brake rod sothat when brakes are engaged there is approximately 1/4” of clearancebetween ends of drive levers and handle grips (See Figure 10) Note: Adjustment should allow the brakes to be engage...
Page 21 - Apply parking brakes whenever leaving the operators position.; DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION; Blade Engagement: Located on the left side of the upper handle.
- 16 - The sharpness of the turn varies by how much the lever is squeezed. If bothlevers are squeezed all the way back, both brakes will engage and the machinewill stop. For straight ahead motion, smoothly release both drive levers toengage both drive wheels simultaneously. 4.1.3 Neutral Lock/Parkin...
Page 22 - neutral
- 17 - 4.1.7 “Off-Run” Switch (B&S and 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki only) : Located on the console (Serial No.s 190,000 and higher) or front, left corner of the fuel tanksupport (Serial No.s 150,000-189,999). Turn key to the “Run” position to allowthe engine to be started. Turn key to the “Off” posit...
Page 23 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; blade drive disengaged
- 18 - DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, andcause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Purchase and store ga...
Page 24 - midway
- 19 - WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also known to the State of California to cause birth defects. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not run engine indoors or in a small confine...
Page 25 - CAUTION; Carefully
- 20 - CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ If the nuetral lock latches are not completely engaged the drive levers could unexpectedly slip into the forward driveposition. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ If the drive levers slip into the drive position, the unit could lurch forward and cause injury or property damage. HOW ...
Page 26 - always; Do not rely solely on parking brake; MAINTENANCE
- 21 - 4.3.9 Changing Gears When changing gears, always squeeze drive levers and/or engage neutral lock latches or park brakes. The shift lever may be moved with a knee or byhand. NOTE: Reverse gear is reverse assist only, the operator must pull the unitbackwards. 4.3 TRANSPORTING WARNING POTENTIAL ...
Page 27 - See Engine Owner's Manual
- 22 - 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. 5.1.1 Check engine oil level. Service Interval: See...
Page 28 - “park brake”; EXMARK SERVICE DEALER.
- 23 - a) Disengage blade clutch. b) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). c) Raise deck and block up using proper safety precautions. d) Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in deckdischarge chute. e) Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required. f) If blade removal is ...
Page 30 - GREASE LUBRICATION CHART; Under severe cutting conditions, two pumps of
- 25 - 5.1.10 Check tire pressures. Service Interval: 40 hrs. a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). Check air pressure in tires;recommended tire pressure is: rear, 12 to 16 psi; pneumatic casters, 22psi. b) Inflate tires to pressures stated above. Measure circumference of eachdrive tire. Adj...
Page 31 - SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART; PIVOT POINT
- 26 - No. 5 (Clutch Arm Pivot)Located Under Engine Deck No. 7 (Trans. Coupler)Located Below Fuel Tank Support No. 4 & 7 (Idler Arm Pivots)Disassemble and grease once aMonth under a “No Load” condition c) Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directedbelow. SPRAY LUBRICANT...
Page 32 - Care must be used not to bond the bearing, next to each OPC; ANTI-SCALP ROLLER BOLT INSTALLATION
- 27 - e) Lower Sheave retaining bolt on clutch arm. Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680”or“Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining Ior Retaining II” are used on the following: a) OPC lever hubs and cross-shaft NOTE: Care must be used not to bond the bearing, next to each OPC hub, to the cross shaft whic...
Page 33 - DOES NOT
- 28 - clearance to ground. Do Not adjust rollers to support the deck. Be sure roller bolts and nuts are installed with the spring disc washer betweenhead of bolt and mounting bracket. Torque to 40-45 ft-lbs., or loss of roller may result . c) When operating in extremely rough conditions it may be n...
Page 35 - Note; Different pressures may make mower cut unevenly.; Kawasaki engines may need to be choked even when warm.; Check that there is fuel in the tank and that the fuel valve is open.
- 30 - 5.2.12 Adjust Throttle Lever Tension (B&S Engines only): a) Stop engine and remove spark plug. b) Tension in throttle levers can be increased or decreased by adjusting thetightness of the lever pivot bolt which is located under the console. 6. TROUBLE SHOOTING 6.1 MOWER PULLING LEFT OR RI...
Page 36 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING; The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.; Engine Service Dealer.; ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE; PROBLEM
- 31 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example,starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. Do not attempt to service or replace major items or any items that call forspec...
Page 41 - SERVICE RECORD; Date
- 36 - SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By
Page 42 - NOTES
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.) EXAMPLE: CO MP ARE SLOPE WI TH FOLDED EDGE. FOL D ALON G AP PROP RIA T E L INE T H IS IS A 2 0 ° S L O P E
