Fuel System Maintenance; Electrical System Maintenance; Charging The Battery - Exmark QUEST S Series Operator's Manual

Fuel System Maintenance

Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes first)
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Perform any fuel related maintenance when
the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an
open area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where a
spark may ignite the gasoline fumes.
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the
fuel line.
1. Park machine on level ground, disengage the blade
control switch, engage the parking brake, stop
engine, and remove key. Wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operator's position.
2. The fuel filter is in the fuel line between the tank
and engine.
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and
slide them away from the filter.
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow
coming from the fuel tank and pointing to the
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engine. Move the hose clamps close to the filter
to secure it in place.
Electrical System
Maintenance

Charging the Battery

Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, Do
Not allow the battery terminals to touch any
metal parts of the machine.
• Do Not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
DANGER
Charging or jump starting the battery may
produce explosive gases. Battery gases can
explode causing serious injury.
• Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from
battery.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in
an enclosed space.
• Make sure venting path of battery is always
open once battery is filled with acid.
• Always shield eyes and face from battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which
is poisonous and can cause severe burns.
Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches
skin can cause severe burns.
g200004 • Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber
gloves to protect skin and clothing when
handling electrolyte.
• Do Not swallow electrolyte.
• In the event of an accident, flush with water
and call a doctor immediately.
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Maintenance