Maintenance; Periodic Maintenance; Engine Maintenance - Exmark Z-Plug Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Periodic Maintenance

Always shut off the engine, and remove the key. Wait
for all movement to stop and allow the machine to
cool before adjusting, cleaning, storing, or repairing it.

Engine Maintenance

**USE COMPRESSED AIR (NOT WATER)
WHEN CLEANING ENGINE**
Use only original equipment replacement parts.
Other parts may not perform as well, may damage
unit, and may result in injury.
Oil Recommendations: Exmark Premium 4-Cycle
Oil is recommended for best performance. Other
high-quality detergent oil are acceptable if classified
for service SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use
special additives. Change engine oil after first 5 hours
and then every 50 hours thereafter.
If the oil level is below the ADD mark, add oil until
it reaches the FULL mark. Start the engine and run
for a few seconds. Turn engine off and check dipstick
for proper fill level.
1. Engine oil drain hose behind engine
Fuel Recommendations: Fuel must meet these
requirements
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or
up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
is acceptable.
Full maintenance information can be located in the
engine manual provided.
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