Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Exmark Vantage Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch,
engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s)
off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside
so it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug(s).

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
After the first 100 hours
After the first 250 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 40 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 80 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 160 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 250 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check wheel hub-slotted torque specification.
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the electric clutch.
• Check the spark plugs.
• Grease the lift linkage pivots.
• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if
dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner's Manual for
additional information.)
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching
a hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
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Maintenance