Cleaning; Cleaning And Storing Safety; Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck; Clean Debris From Machine - Exmark QUEST S Series Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning and Storing Safety

• 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.
Allow the machine to cool before servicing,
adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or storing.
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to prevent fires.
• Allow the machine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure. Do Not store the
machine or fuel container, or refuel, where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a
water heater or other appliance.
Clean Grass Build-Up Under
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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. Raise deck to the transport (4 1/2 inch (114 mm)
cutting height) position. Lift the front of machine
and support unit using jack stands or equivalent
support.
3. Clean out any grass build-up from underside of
deck and in discharge deflector.

Clean Debris From Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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. 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, under
the seat, around the engine, hydraulic pumps,
and motors.
Clean Engine and Exhaust
System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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. Park machine on level ground, disengage the
blade control switch, engage the parking brake,
stop engine, and remove key.
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.

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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Maintenance
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)