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VANTAGE S-SERIES ® 36 INCH MODELS For Serial Nos. 316,000,000 & Higher Part No. 4502-635 Rev. A...
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SAE testing and gross/net power rating standards (J1940, J1995, J1349). Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously.
All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory, however, attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and performance.
Institute in effect at the time of production. explain this material to them; other languages may be available on our website. Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply • Become familiar with the safe operation of the with the following instructions may result in personal equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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Safety • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be DANGER used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, In certain conditions during fueling, static bones, and other foreign objects which can be electricity can be released causing a spark thrown by the machine and may cause personal which can ignite gasoline vapors.
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Safety Operation – Before clearing blockages. – Whenever you leave the mower. WARNING • Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, engage parking brake: become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, –...
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Safety • Keep engine and engine area free from DANGER accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can or oil, and other debris which can accumulate cause sliding and loss of control. Loss of control in these areas.
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Unauthorized modifications to the original equipment or failure to use original Exmark parts could lead to serious injury or death. Unauthorized changes to the machine, engine, fuel or venting system, may violate applicable...
Exmark equipment dealer or labels. distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs.
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Safety 116-4298 116-8772 1. Accessory, 15A 3. Charge, 25A 2. PTO, 10A 4. Main, 30A 116-7912 116-8775 1. Interval 4. Neutral 1. Read the Operator’s 2. Fill to bottom of filler 2. Power Take-off (PTO) 5. Operator presence manual neck; warning—Do Not control overfill the tank 3.
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Safety 126-2130 1. Wheel lug nut torque 95 ft-lb (129 N-m) (4x) 2. Wheel hub nut torque 200 ft-lb (271 N-m) 3. Read and understand the Operator’s manual before performing any maintenance, check torque after first 100 hours then every 500 hours thereafter. 116-8819 1.
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Safety 116-8779 1. Parking brake-disengage 6. Continuous variable setting 2. Parking brake-engaged 7. Throttle-slow 3. PTO-on 8. Choke-on 4. PTO-off 9. Choke-off 5. Throttle-fast 116-8780 1. Warning-Read the Operator’s Manual. Do Not operate this 4. Thrown object hazard-Pick up objects that could be thrown machine unless you are trained.
Parker/Ross wheel drive motors. fuel containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used. • Hydraulic Oil: Use Exmark Premium Hydro Oil. – Do Not add oil to gasoline. • Hydraulic Oil Capacity: 2.4 qt. (2.2 L) •...
Operation Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Motion Control Levers The motion control levers, located on each side of the top console, control the forward and reverse motion of the machine.
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Operation Choke Control The front reference/speed control bar controls the maximum forward speed and is infinitely variable Located on the front control console right of the from approximately 4–8 mph (6–13 km/hr). PTO engagement switch. Park Brake Lever The choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. Moving the choke lever forward will put the choke in Located on left side of unit, just to the front of the the “ON”...
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Operation Note: To start the engine, place the LH motion Align valve handle with the fuel line to open. Rotate control lever in neutral, the RH motion control 90° to close. in PTO disengage position, and the PTO switch disengaged. (It is not necessary for the operator to Fuel Gauge be on the platform.) Located on the top left side of the tank (see Figure 5).
Operation Important: Do Not crank the engine Pull the handle rearward to raise the cutting deck. Allow the handle to move forward to lower the continuously for more than ten seconds at a cutting deck to the cut height that has been set. time.
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Operation Disengaging the PTO (pushed forward) before the motion control levers can be moved or the engine will stop. 1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions. When the RH motion control lever is positioned 2. Push down on the PTO switch to disengage the fully outward (apart), the drive system is in the PTO blades.
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Operation Figure 10 To turn left or right, release pressure on the motion control lever toward the desired turn direction. Figure 9 3. To stop, position both motion control levers in the neutral operate position. To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever back toward neutral in the desired turn direction.
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Operation WARNING The operator platform is heavy and may cause injury when lowering and raising the operator platform. The platform may suddenly drop if not supported when the latch pin is pulled out. • Do Not put your hands or fingers in the platform pivot area when lowering or raising the operator platform.
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Operation Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 to 5 inches (2.5 cm to 12.7 cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments. 1. Stop the machine and move the motion control levers to the neutral position. 2.
Operation WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over. Backward tip-over could cause serious injury or death. • Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp. • Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not use individual ramps for each side of the unit.
Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot made, someone could start the engine. engine can cause severe burns.
“FULL” is disconnected and the battery charger used for mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle Premium charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the Engine...
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Maintenance Recommended Jump WARNING Starting Procedure Batteries contain acid and produce explosive gases. Service Interval: As required • Shield the eyes and face from the batteries 1. Check the weak battery for terminal corrosion at all times. (white, green, or blue “snow”), it must be cleaned •...
Maintenance Release the Cushion for Rear Access Service Interval: As required The cushion can be released for rear access to the machine for maintenance or adjustment. 1. Lower the platform. 2. Remove the hairpin on each side of the cushion. Figure 18 3.
7. Move or release the right side motion control lever into the neutral position. The blades Always install the original Exmark blades, should stop rotating and the engine should blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown.
Oil level should be to the top of the remove key. Engage parking brake. baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use Exmark 2. See the Engine Owner's Manual for maintenance Premium Hydro Oil. Replace hydraulic reservoir instructions.
6. Pack the bearings with a NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease. 7. Insert one bearing, one new seal into the wheel. Note: Seals (Exmark P/N 103-0063) must be * See step 3 for special lubrication instructions on the front caster pivots.
Important: Before reinstalling new filter, fill check the bearing adjustment often. Spin the it with Exmark Premium Hydro oil and apply caster tire. The tire should not spin freely a thin coat of oil on the surface of the rubber (more than 1 or 2 revolutions) or have any side seal.
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Maintenance 8. Start engine and move throttle control ahead to 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. full throttle position. Move the speed control Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands lever to the middle position, place the drive levers high enough to raise the drive wheels off the in the “drive”...
Maintenance Wheel Hub Nut Torque Mobil HTS Grease (Or Specification Food-Grade Anti-seize) Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Mobil HTS grease (or food-grade anti-seize) is used in the following locations: Every 500 hours thereafter —Between splines of the cutter housing spindle and Torque the nut on the wheel motor tapered shaft to sheave.
Maintenance Adjustments Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the unit. CAUTION Raising the mower for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous.
Maintenance Deck Lift Handle Force 8. The back tips of the blades should measure 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm). Fine tune rear adjusters as Tighten or loosen the bolt to adjust the amount of required. force it takes to move the deck lift handle. 9.
Maintenance panel. When the brake is disengaged, the gap between the brake cross-tube and drive tire should measure 5/8–3/4 inch (16–19 mm) (see Figure 26). Figure 27 1. Armature 5. Brake spacer 2. Field shell 6. Re-gap shim 3. Rotor 7.
Maintenance Figure 30 Figure 28 1. Feeler gauge 1. Brake mounting bolt 2. Shim • If the gap is less than 0.010 inch, then B. Using needle nose pliers, or by hand, take reinstall the shim and reference the hold of the tab and remove the shim (Do Not Troubleshooting section.
Maintenance Motion Control Tracking machine — see Figure 31). Rotate the turnbuckle counterclockwise (as viewed from the top of the Adjustment machine) until there is a gap between the control lever and the front reference/speed control bar. If the machine travels or pulls to one side when the motion control levers are in the full forward position, adjust the tracking.
Maintenance Adjust RH Motion Control Handle Position If the motion control levers do not align horizontally, adjust the right side motion control lever. Note: Adjust the horizontal alignment before the front to back alignment. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
Maintenance Cleaning 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.
Maintenance belt shields, around the fuel tank, around engine Federal law states that batteries should not be placed and exhaust area. in the garbage. Management and disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state, or local laws. Clean Grass Build-Up Under If a battery is being replaced or if the unit containing Deck the battery is no longer operating and is being...
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 caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine overheats 1. Engine load is excessive 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. Oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. Cooling fins and air passages for the 3.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Clutch will not engage. 1. Fuse is blown. 1. Replace fuse. Check coil resistance, battery charge, charging system, and wiring connections and replace if necessary. 2. Low voltage supply at the clutch. 2. Check coil resistance, battery charge, charging system, and wiring connections and replace if necessary.
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Commercial Warranty Conditions Exmark Customer Service Department This warranty applies to Exmark Lazer Z X-Series, Lazer Z S-Series, and The Exmark Warranty Company Vantage turf equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of three 2101 Ashland Avenue years for commercial usage.
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G011841 Figure 37 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 20 degrees. Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 20 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.