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Exmark MK523Q Installation Instructions

Exmark MK523Q Installation Instructions

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Mulch Kit
MK523Q
For Serial Nos. 130,000 & Higher
This product contains a chemical or chemicals known to the State of California to
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol
instruction sheet and on the machine to identify important
safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents
This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety Alert Symbol
The safety alert symbol appears above information which
alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and will be followed
by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER: White lettering / Red background. Indicates an
imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Black lettering / Orange background. Indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background. Indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, May
result in minor or moderate injury.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
© 2016—Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc.
Industrial Park Box 808
Beatrice, NE 68310
Proposition 65 Warning
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
(Figure
1) is used both in this
Figure 1
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
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).
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Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Note: Park the unit on a level surface. Make sure all moving
parts have stopped, parking brake is engaged, the key has been
removed, and the spark plug wire has been disconnected.
Allow unit to cool before starting these instructions.
Form No. 4503-342 Rev A
Installation Instructions
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *4503-342* A
Printed in the USA

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Summary of Contents for Exmark MK523Q

  • Page 1 This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. © 2016—Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc. www.Exmark.com Original Instructions (EN) All Rights Reserved *4503-342* A Industrial Park Box 808...
  • Page 2: Loose Parts

    Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Item Description Item Description Part No. Part No. 1-612138-03 Wld-Baffle Mulch RH 322-2 Screw-HH 5/16-18 x 5/8 1-612135-03 Wld-Baffle Mulch LH 323-4 Screw-HH 3/8-16 x 3/4 1-613142-01 Cover-Mulch Plate 3230-1 Bolt-Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 3 g037912 Figure 2...
  • Page 4 Installing the Mulch Kit 5. Referencing Figure Important: For Serial Numbers 790,000 and higher, multiple accessories added to a base unit can change the stability of the machine. Read the unit operator’s manual to determine if counterbalance weights are necessary for the accessories installed on the unit.
  • Page 5 3. Install the discharge baffle that was removed in step Always install the original Exmark blades of Installing the Mulch Kit section. and blade retaining hardware as shown in the 4. Replace the mulching blades with standard blades.