Page 2 - WARNING; CALIFORNIA
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, orother reproductive harm. Important: When the mower is used or operated on any California forest, brush or grass coveredland, a working sp...
Page 3 - Introduction; CONGRATULATIONS
Introduction CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefullydesigned and manufactured to give you a maximumamount of dependability and years of trouble-freeoperation. This manual contains operating, maintenance,adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents Introduction ........................................................... 3Safety ..................................................................... 5 Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5Safety and Ins...
Page 5 - Safety; Safety Alert Symbol; Safe Operating Practices; Training; CAUTION
Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both inthis manual and on the machine to identify importantsafety messages which must be followed to avoidaccidents This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol The s...
Page 6 - DANGER; Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
Safety DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremelyflammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burnyou, others, and cause property damage. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an openarea, when the engine is cold. Wipe upany gasoline that spills. • Never refill the fu...
Page 7 - Operation; DO NOT; Slope Operation; Extreme
Safety Operation WARNING Operating engine parts, especially themuffler, become extremely hot. Severe burnscan occur on contact and debris, such asleaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. • Allow engine parts, especially the muffler,to cool before touching. • Remove accumulated debris from mufflera...
Page 8 - Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet.; Maintenance and Storage
Safety DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes cancause sliding and loss of control. Loss ofcontrol and/or loss of operator’s footingcould result in a fall with an arm or leggetting under the mower or engine deckwhich may result in serious injury, death ordrowning. • Mow across slopes, never u...
Page 10 - Safety and Instructional Decals
Safety Safety and Instructional Decals • Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease,dirt and debris from safety signs and instructionallabels. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safetysigns. • When replacement components are installed, besure that current safety signs are affixed to there...
Page 12 - Specifications; Model Numbers
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 790,000 and Higher TT20KCE, TT23KAE Systems Engine • Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’sManual • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 (No Load) Fuel System • Capacity: 5.0 gal. (18.9 L) • Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87octane or higher....
Page 13 - Cutting Deck; Dimensions
Specifications Tires & Wheels Drive Front Caster Pneumatic(Air-Filled) Pneumatic(Air-Filled) Semi-Pneumatic All SerialNos. SN 599,999& Lower SN 600,000& Higher Quantity 2 2 2 Tread Turf Master Smooth Smooth Size 18 x 8.50-8 11 x 4.00-5 11 x 4.00-5 Ply Rating 4 4 Pressure 14 psi (96kPa) 1...
Page 14 - Torque Requirements; Product Overview
Product Overview Torque Requirements Bolt Location Torque Cutter Housing SpindleNut 140–145 ft-lb (190–197N-m) Blade Mounting Bolt(lubricate with anti-seize) 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m) Engine Deck/MowerDeck Support MountBolts 30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m) Type 1 Hardware–Anti-Scalp RollerWhizlock Nut See Fig...
Page 16 - Ignition Switch; Tracking Adjustment Knob; Do Not
Operation The brake lever engages the park brake on the drivewheels. Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake. Push the lever forward and down to disengage thebrake. When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must bechocked or blocked in addition to the brake beingengaged. The unit must be ...
Page 17 - Operating Instructions; Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve; Do not crank the engine; PTO Engagement; Disengaging the PTO
Operation Operating Instructions Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turnfuel on. Starting the Engine 1. On a cold engine, place the throttle midway between the “Slow” and “Fast” positions andplace the choke in the “On” position. On a warmengine, place the thro...
Page 18 - Driving the Machine; Drive Lever/Neutral Lock Latch Operation; Driving Forward
Operation Driving the Machine Drive Lever/Neutral Lock Latch Operation To lock the drive levers in “neutral lock”, squeeze thedrive levers to the “neutral” position (Do Not squeezethe drive levers all the way back as this will cause thedrive wheels to go into full reverse direction). SeeFigure 5 pos...
Page 19 - Driving in Reverse; Adjusting the Cutting Height; To maintain correct cutting; Check
Operation Driving in Reverse To move rearward in a straight line, squeeze drivelevers into the reverse position. To turn left or right, squeeze the right hand drive leverto turn left and the left hand drive lever to turn right. To make a “zero turn”, squeeze either the left handor the right hand dri...
Page 20 - Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers; For Maximum Deck Flotation
Operation Figure 7 Left Hand Side Shown Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers It is recommended to change the anti-scalp rollerposition, when the height of cut has changed. 1. Stop the machine and move the drive levers to the neutral lock position. 2. Disengage the PTO. 3. Engage the park brake. 4. Stop ...
Page 21 - Transporting; Transporting a Unit; If necessary, use assistance when loading.
Operation Transporting Transporting a Unit WARNING Loading the mower onto a trailer withoutstrong enough or properly supported rampscould be dangerous. The ramps couldcollapse causing the unit to fall, which couldcause injury. • Use proper ramps that are secured to thetruck or trailer. • Keep feet a...
Page 22 - Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are beingmade, someone could start the engine.Accidental starting of the engine couldseriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key f...
Page 23 - Periodic Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Check Battery Charge; Service Interval: Monthly; Check Mower Blades; Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Check Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a level surface. 2. Check with engine cold. 3. Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dips...
Page 25 - Check for Loose Hardware; Service Air Cleaner; Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Service; Change Engine Oil; Service Interval: After the first 5 hours; Check Hydraulic Oil Level; Check Tire Pressures; Service Interval: Every 40 hours
Maintenance Check for Loose Hardware Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten hardwareor correct the problem before ope...
Page 26 - Do Not add any type of tire liner or foam; Check Condition Of Belts; Lubricate Grease Fittings; See chart for service intervals.; Lubricate Caster; Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs; Service Interval: Yearly
Maintenance 4. Inflate tires to pressures stated above. Measure the circumference of each drive tire. Adjust tirepressures within the above range to try to maketire circumferences match as closely as possible. 5. For Serial Nos. 599,999 and Lower: Check the tire pressure in the pneumatic front caste...
Page 27 - To prevent seal and bearing damage,; Check Spark Plugs; Service Interval: Every 160 hours; Change Fuel Filter; Service Interval: As required
Maintenance Figure 12 1. Seal guard 2. Spacer nut with wrenchflats 2. Remove caster wheel from caster forks. 3. Remove seal guards from the wheel hub. 4. Remove one of the spacer nuts from the axle assembly in the caster wheel. Note that threadlocking adhesive has been applied to lock thespacer nuts...
Page 28 - Service Interval: After the first 250 hours; Hydraulic System Air; Hydraulic System Air Purge
Maintenance Change Hydraulic SystemFilter Service Interval: After the first 250 hours Every 500 hours/Yearly(whichever comesfirst) thereafter(Every 250 hours/Yearly ifusing Mobil 1 15W50) Note: Use only Exmark Part No. 109-4180 for Summer use above 32°F (0°C) or P/N 1-523541 forWinter use below 32°F...
Page 29 - Thread Locking Adhesives
Maintenance Figure 13 1. Charge pump cap 2. Loosen 1 1/2 turns only 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack standshigh enough to raise the drive wheels off theground. 2. Check oil level as stated in Check Hydraulic Oil Level section. 3. Start ...
Page 30 - Adjustments
Maintenance • OPC lever hubs and cross-shaft Note: Care must be used not to bond the bearing, next to each OPC hub, to the cross-shaftwhich could cause binding of the OPC levers anderratic operation. • Fuel tank studs, where studs are inserted into tank. Mobil HTS Grease (OrFood-Grade Anti-seize) Mo...
Page 32 - If inconsistent neutral occurs,; Tracking Adjustment; Check the Tire
Maintenance 2. Loosen the front nut on left hydro control link as shown in Figure 16. Turn the rear controllinkage adjusting nut counterclockwise until wheelrotates forward. Turn the rear nut of left controllink clockwise 1/4 of a turn at a time, stoppingto move the speed control forward and back to...
Page 33 - Electric Clutch Adjustment; Cleaning; Motor Oil Disposal
Maintenance Hydro Pump Spring TensionSetting 1. For medium or heavy duty drive conditions such as operation with a sulky on steep slopes, a higherspring force may be required on the hydro pumpcontrol arms to prevent the drive system fromstalling. 2. For a heavier drive setting, relocate the spring a...
Page 34 - Battery Disposal; Do Not swallow electrolyte.
Maintenance Battery Disposal DANGER Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,which is poisonous and can cause severeburns. Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal orif it touches skin can cause severe burns. • Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, andrubber gloves to protect skin and clothingwhen handli...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting; condition prior to mower use.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be causedby an empty fuel tank. The followi...
Page 37 - Schematics; Electrical Diagram
Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram G006174 3 . S TA R T POSITION 1 . OFF 2 . R UN B + L + S CIRCUIT "MAKE" B + L G + M IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL CONNECTIONS TERMINAL L P T O , HOUR METER , ENGINE , SAFETY MODULE TERMINAL G G R OUND (-) TERMINAL B B A TTE R Y (+) TERMINAL S S TA R TER SO...
Page 38 - Hydraulic Diagram
Page 39 - Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment
Conditions and Products Covered Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part on these products and found by us (in the exercise of our reason...
Page 41 - Service Record
Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By: 41
Page 44 - M I D - M O U N T R I D I N G AC C E S S O R I E S A N D O P T I O N S; SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS; WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
M I D - M O U N T R I D I N G AC C E S S O R I E S A N D O P T I O N S SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS GRASS CATCHER MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM TURF STRIPER STANDON CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM FULL SUSPENSION SEAT DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT HITCH KI...
