Cleaning; Clean Debris From Machine; Clean Engine And Exhaust System Area; Remove Engine Shroud Access Panels And Clean Cooling Fins - Exmark STARIS E Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning

Clean Debris From Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the
machine and cutting deck, especially under deck
belt shields, around the fuel tank, around engine
and exhaust area.
Important: You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of
water, especially near the control panel,
around the engine, hydraulic pumps, and
motors.
Clean Engine and Exhaust
System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause engine,
exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat
which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system
area.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake
screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust
system area.
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area.
4. Clean oil coolers (if equipped) of all debris, dirt,
and oil.
Remove Engine Shroud
Access Panels and Clean
Cooling Fins
Service Interval: Every 80 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove cooling shroud access panels from engine
and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt, and
oil from external surfaces of engine which can
cause improper cooling.
3. Make sure cooling shroud access panels are
properly reinstalled. Operating the engine without
cooling shroud access panels will cause engine
damage due to overheating.
Clean Grass Build-Up Under
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Raise deck to the transport (maximum cutting
height) position. Lift the front of unit and support
machine using jack stands or equivalent support.
3. Clean out any grass build-up from underside of
deck and in discharge deflector.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal
Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to
the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified
recycling center or according to your state and local
regulations.
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