Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Exmark VIKING 408
Summary of Contents for Exmark VIKING 408
- Page 1 VIKING ® For Serial Nos. 408,644,346 & Higher Part No. 4505-182 Rev. A...
- Page 2 To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer. For all models that do not have Exmark engines, please refer to the engine manufacturer's information included with the machine. For models with Exmark engines, refer to this manual for information.
-
Page 3: Introduction
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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents PTO Engagement Linkage Adjustment ..........34 PTO Safety Switch Adjustment.......35 Introduction ............3 Engine to Mower Deck Belt Safety ..............5 Adjustment ..........35 Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 Blade Brake Adjustment .........36 General Safety ..........5 Belt Guide Adjustment ........37 Safety and Instructional Decals ....... -
Page 5: Safety
Safety Safety General Safety This machine is capable of amputating hands and This machine has been designed in conformance feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety with the American National Standards Institute instructions to avoid serious personal injury or death. B71.4 for Commercial Turf Care Equipment–Safety •... -
Page 6: Safety And Instructional Decals
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. - Page 7 Safety decal112-8760 112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade—stay away from moving parts. decal103-2243 103–2243 decal112-9028 112-9028 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. decal106-2733 106-2733 1. Fast 3.
- Page 8 116-7918 126-1400 1. Read the instructions 2. Turn knob to adjust 1. Warning-Read the Operator’s manual. Use only Exmark before servicing or tracking. riding attachments. Use of other riding attachments may performing maintenance. create a hazardous condition resulting in injury.
- Page 9 Safety decal135-5210 135-5210 1. Thrown objects hazard - keep bystanders away. 2. Thrown objects hazard, mower - do not operate without the deflector, discharge cover or grass collection system in place. 3. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot - stay away from moving parts;...
- Page 10 Safety decal135-2866 135-2866 1. PTO–on 6. Warning-Stay away from moving parts; keep all guards in place. Stop engine and remove key before adjusting, servicing, or cleaning. 2. PTO–off 7. Neutral 3. Engine–off 8. Thrown object hazard-Pick up objects that could be thrown by mower.
-
Page 11: Specifications
Engine Oil efficiency Parker wheel drive motors. • RPM: Full Speed: 3600 (No Load) • Hydraulic Oil: Use Exmark Premium Hydro Oil. Idle: 1550 RPM • Hydraulic Oil Capacity: 2.4 qt. (2.2 L) • Hydraulic Filter is replaceable cartridge type. -
Page 12: Dimensions
Specifications Curb Weight: • Blade Size: – 36 inch Deck: 18.00 inches (45.7 cm)— 36 inch Deck 48 inch Deck Quantity: 2 573 lb (260 kg) 633 lb (287 kg) – 48 inch Deck: 16.25 inches (41.3 cm)— Quantity: 3 Torque Requirements •... -
Page 13: Product Overview
Operation Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Note: Become familiar with all the controls before starting the engine and operating the machine. Operator Presence Control (OPC) Levers Located on the upper handle assembly directly above the handle grips. - Page 14 Operation Drive Levers and pushed in to be in the “OFF” position. Do Not run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position. Located on each side of the upper handle assembly ahead of and below the handle grips (see Figure 4). Throttle Control These levers individually control the speed and Located on the on the control console right side.
-
Page 15: Before Operation
To proper working condition. Replace worn or disengage the blades, push the knob down until the deteriorated parts with genuine Exmark parts assist arm contacts the pin on the deck. when necessary. Park brake must be disengaged before PTO is DANGER engaged or engine must begin shutdown. -
Page 16: Operating Instructions
Operation Fuel Safety the tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine DANGER or emission system. • Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Gasoline is extremely flammable and vapors are Long-term exposure to vapors may cause serious explosive. - Page 17 Operation • Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or – Before refueling. under the influence of alcohol or drugs. – Before dumping the grass catcher. • Operate the machine only in good visibility and – Before making height adjustments. appropriate weather conditions.
- Page 18 Operation machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes Pull out the choke control. Place the throttle over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe control midway between the “Slow” and “Fast” distance between the machine and any hazard. positions.
- Page 19 Operation Stopping the Engine To place the drive levers in the “reverse” position, squeeze the drive levers past the neutral position. See Bring the unit to a full stop. Figure 5 position 4. Lock drive levers in neutral. Disengage the PTO. Move speed control lever to neutral.
-
Page 20: After Operation
Operation Transporting Note: For smooth operation of this machine, avoid quick, jerky movements of the drive levers. Move the drive levers smoothly and deliberately. Transporting the Machine To stop, squeeze drive levers back to the “neutral” position. Move the neutral lock latches into the WARNING “neutral lock”... -
Page 21: Maintenance
Use adequate jack stands. to the original equipment or failure to use • Carefully release pressure from components with original Exmark parts could lead to serious stored energy injury or death. Unauthorized changes to the machine, engine, fuel or venting system, may •... -
Page 22: Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)
Maintenance Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. After the first 5 hours After the first 250 hours • Change the hydraulic filter. • Check the engine oil level. • Check the mower blades. •... -
Page 23: Check Engine Oil Level
If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle Premium Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the Engine Owner's manual for an appropriate API rating g006799 and viscosity. -
Page 24: Check For Loose Hardware
Before the new filter is installed, Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and apply a thin coating of Exmark 4–Cycle Premium remove key. Engage parking brake. Engine oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn... -
Page 25: Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Oil level should be to the top of the Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use Exmark remove key. Engage parking brake. Premium Hydro Oil. Replace hydraulic reservoir Lubricate fittings with NLGI grade #2 cap and tighten until snug. -
Page 26: Check Spark Plugs
Maintenance Number 4 Idler Pivot (Pump Drive) Located under engine deck Number 4 and 6 (Idler Pivots) Disassemble and grease once a month under a “No Load” condition. Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as shown in the Spray Lubricant Chart. Spray Lubricant Chart Pivot Point Number of Places... -
Page 27: Check Safety Interlock System
Important: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use. Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests, Do Not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER. Check the Normal Engine Starting Chart... - Page 28 Maintenance Check Engine Starting Circuit Chart Note: In the Check Engine Starting Circuit Chart, the state of system item that is bold is being checked in each scenario. System PTO (Blades) Ignition Key Speed Control Lever Outcome Neutral Lock/ Parking Brake Starter must not Engaged or Disengaged or...
-
Page 29: Change Hydraulic System Filter
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic using Mobil 1 15W50) jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands Note: Use only Exmark Part No. 109-4180 for or equivalent support. Summer use above 32°F (0°C) or P/N 1-523541 for Winter use below 32°F (0°C) (Refer to Transmission If either drive wheel does not rotate, one or both section in Specifications for filter specifications). -
Page 30: Replace Emissions Air Intake Filter
Maintenance housing. Retighten the capscrews. Do this for both pumps. Note: Hydraulic reservoir can be pressurized up to 5 psi to speed this process. If either drive wheel still does not rotate, stop and repeat steps 4 and 5 above for the respective pump. -
Page 31: Mobil Hts Grease (Or Food-Grade Anti-Seize)
Maintenance Adjustments which could cause binding of the OPC levers and erratic operation. Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for • Fuel tank studs, where studs are inserted into tank. all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any Mobil HTS Grease (Or adjustments to the unit. - Page 32 Maintenance Cutting Height Adjustment Table (1 inch to 4 1/4 inches (2.5 cm-10.8 cm)) Cutting Axle Number Of Spacers Height Position Below Caster Range (Figure 9) Support Hub Number of 1/4 inch (.64 cm) Blade Spacers Below Spindle 3/16 inch inch (1.2 cm) (.48 cm)
-
Page 33: Adjusting The Axle Position
Maintenance Cutting Height Adjustment Table (1 inch to 4 1/4 inches (2.5 cm-10.8 cm)) (cont'd.) Cutting Axle Number Of Spacers Height Position Below Caster Range (Figure 9) Support Hub Number of 1/4 inch (.64 cm) Blade Spacers Below Spindle 3/16 inch inch (1.2 cm) -
Page 34: Adjusting The Number Of Spacers Below Caster Support Hub
Maintenance Adjusting the Number Blades may be adjusted for cutting height by using the four 1/4 inch (.64 cm) spacers found on the of Spacers below Caster blade spindle bolts (factory setting is two above Support Hub and two below). This allows a 1 inch (2.5 cm) range in 1/4 inch (.64 cm) increments of cutting Stop the machine and move the drive levers to height in any axle position. -
Page 35: Pto Safety Switch Adjustment
Maintenance Engine to Mower Deck Belt Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug Adjustment wire(s). Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. With PTO engaged (lever pulled up, adjust the Engage parking brake. -
Page 36: Blade Brake Adjustment
Maintenance g006963 Figure 13 48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only g006967 Figure 15 1. Pulley location for Viking Hydro 48 inch Mower Deck 2. Belt guide must be moved to the front position if the pulley is moved (48 inch deck only) 3. -
Page 37: Belt Guide Adjustment
Maintenance Pump Drive Belt Tension Belt Guide Adjustment Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). Hydro Drive Linkage Engage the PTO. Adjustment Check belt guide under the engine deck for proper •... - Page 38 Maintenance lock latches in the “forward” position as approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise if shown in Figure 4. Release the park brake the wheel is turning forward. Release the and move the speed control lever to the drive lever to the forward drive position and “mid-speed”...
-
Page 39: Tracking Adjustment
Maintenance After adjusting the left hydro control linkage, move the speed control lever to the mid-speed position and then back to the neutral position. Recheck the left drive wheel rotation to see if further adjustment is necessary - be sure the speed control lever is in the neutral position. -
Page 40: Park Brake Adjustment
Maintenance Cleaning control arms to prevent the drive system from stalling. For a heavier drive setting, relocate the spring Cleaning and Storing Safety anchor links to either the “medium” or “heavy duty” positions as shown in Figure 23. The spring •... -
Page 41: Clean Engine Air Cooling System
Maintenance Disengage PTO. CAUTION Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Excessive debris around engine cooling air Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug intake and exhaust system area can cause engine, wire(s). exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 43 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Mower pulls left or right (with levers fully 1. Tracking needs adjustment. 1. Adjust the tracking by turning knob forward). on the right hydro control linkage in the direction that the mower needs to be adjusted to.
-
Page 44: Schematics
Schematics Schematics Wiring Diagram TRANSMISSION SWITCH SWITCH N.O. N.O. FROM SAFETY SWITCH INTERLOCK MODULE N.O. GREEN YELLOW GREEN PARK BRAKE SWITCH BLACK SWITCH N.O. CONNECTORS ARE VIEWED FROM WIRE END ENGINE N.C. = NORMALLY CLOSED N.O. = NORMALLY OPEN G006968 g006968... - Page 45 Schematics g010189...
-
Page 46: Information
While the exposure from Exmark products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Exmark has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Exmark does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by... - Page 48 Pack) or Fill in Below Engine Model No. and Spec. No. Model No. Engine Serial No. (E/No) Serial No. ©2020 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc. Part No. 4505-182 Rev. A 415 Industrial Row (402) 223-6375 Beatrice, NE 68310 Fax (402) 223-5489...