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- Page 1 For Serial Nos. 670,000 & Higher Part No. 109-6455 Rev A.
- Page 2 Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. 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. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.
- Page 3 3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time, Exmark pays for the part and freight. 4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and Exmark pays for the part.
- Page 4 CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. This manual contains operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark mower.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION 1. SAFETY 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ... 1 1.2 Training... 1 1.3 Preparation ... 1-4 1.4 Operation... 4-7 1.5 Maintenance & Storage... 7 1.6 Riding Attachments ... 8 1.7 Safety Signs..8-9 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Model Number... 10 2.2 Engine... -
Page 6: Safety
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. 1.2 TRAINING 1.2.1 Regard the Exmark mower as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit. 1.2.2 Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. - Page 7 1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals. 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.
- Page 8 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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Page 9: Operation
POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Gasoline vapor can collect inside enclosed trailers and may be ignited by electrical sparks or hot engine/exhaust components. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Explosion and fire may occur, resulting in property damage, personal injury, and/or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦... - Page 10 POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not operate the machine without guards, shields, and safety devices in place and working properly.
- Page 11 • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. • Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering.
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Page 12: Maintenance & Storage
1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others. 1.4.19 Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 1.4.20 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacture’s recommendations... -
Page 13: Riding Attachments
1.6 RIDING ATTACHMENTS 1.6.1 Use only Exmark riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. 1.7 SAFETY SIGNS 1.7.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels. - Page 14 PART NO. 1-513746 LOCATION: On Engine Blower Housing Next to Muffler PART NO. 103-2196 LOCATION: Console PART NO. 98-5954 LOCATION: Under Mower PART NO. 103-2243 LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 103-1798 LOCATION: RH Side of Console Deck Belt Shield PART NO.
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Page 15: Specifications
2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 670,000 & Higher: VH15KA362; VH15KA483 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner's Manual. 2.2.2 3600 RPM (No Load). 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5.0 gal. (18.9 L.) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher. In countries using the research method, it should be a 90 octane minimum. -
Page 16: Deck
2.9 DECK 2.9.1 Cutting Width: 2.9.2 Discharge: Right Side 2.9.3 Blade Size: Length 2.9.4 Type of Drive: Manual engagement of belt with over-center lock. Belt tension is adjustable via turnbuckle. 2.9.5 Blade Brake: When the PTO engagement control is move to the disengaged position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades. - Page 17 3.1.3 Speed Control Lever: Located in middle of control console, it controls the maximum forward speed and is infinitely variable from neutral (0 mph) to 6.2 mph. Park brake must be disengaged before speed control lever is moved out of neutral or engine will kill. 3.1.4 Drive Levers: Located on each side of the upper handle assembly directly below the handle grips (See Figure 1).
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Page 18: Pre-Start
Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake. Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake. When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting. - Page 19 NOTE: A cold weather starting kit has been added for ease of starting in either cold weather or when the unit has not been run for a period of time. To use cold start kit: a) Pull split ring straight out the side of the unit, and hook the ring over the lower front hydro control shield bolt.
- Page 20 (or the index finger on the front lobe) and rotate them from under the drive levers. Slowly and carefully release the drive levers. See Figure 2 (d). To place the drive levers in the “reverse” position, squeeze the drive levers past the neutral position.
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Page 21: Transporting
POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦... -
Page 22: Maintenance & Adjustments
4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦... - Page 23 Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding. 4.1.3 Clean grass build-up under deck and check mower blades: Service Interval: Daily POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous.
- Page 24 Check safety interlock system: Service Interval: Daily For your safety, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operator Presence Controls (OPC). When either the PTO is engaged, or the speed control lever is not in neutral and both hands are removed from the handles, the mower engine MUST stop.
- Page 25 Service Interval: After First 250 hrs, then yearly thereafter. Note: Use Exmark Part No. 109-4180 for Summer use above 32° F (0° C)and use Part No. 1-523541 for Winter use below 32° F (0° C). (Refer to 2.6.2 for Filter Specifications.)
- Page 26 Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off the ground. Check oil level as stated in Section 4.1.8. Start engine an move throttle control ahead to full throttle position.
- Page 27 4.1.12 Inspect Belt wear: Service Interval: 40 hrs. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). Remove mower deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt condition. Look under engine deck to check the pump drive belt condition. Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely.
- Page 28 4.1.15 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins: Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause improper cooling.
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Page 29: Adjustments
4.2 ADJUSTMENTS 4.2.1 Adjusting cutting height with blade spacers: Blades may be adjusted for cutting height by using the four 1/4" (.64 cm) spacers found on the blade spindle bolts (factory setting is two above and two below). This allows a 1" (2.5 cm) range in 1/4" (.64 cm) increments of cutting height in any axle position. - Page 30 Refer to the following chart to properly adjust desired cutting height. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (1" (2.5 cm) to 4 1/4" (10.8 cm)) AXLE # OF SPACERS POSITION BELOW (FIG. 20) CASTERS 1/2" 3/16" (1.2cm) (.48cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 1 1/8" (2.9 cm) 1 3/8"...
- Page 31 4.2.4 PTO Safety Switch Adjustment: Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). With PTO disengaged and assist arm against the front assist arm stop, adjust the blade safety switch mounting bracket (if needed) until the bellcrank depresses the plunger by 1/4”...
- Page 32 Proper belt tension will require about 10 lbs. (44.5 Nt.) side pull on the belt, halfway between pulleys, to deflect belt 1/2” (1.3 cm). (See Figure 7, Point A). 4.2.6 Blade Brake Adjustment: Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
- Page 33 Note: These drawings are viewed from underneath the engine deck FIGURE 9 36" BELT GUIDE LOCATION 4.2.8 Pump Drive Belt Tension Adjustment: No adjustment necessary. 4.2.9 Hydro Drive Linkage Adjustment: Adjust Speed Control Linkage and neutral safety switch 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2.
- Page 34 3. Squeeze the respective drive lever until an increased resistance is felt, this is where neutral should be. If the wheel turns while holding the drive lever in neutral, the neutral control linkages need to be adjusted. If wheel stop then go to step 7. 4.
- Page 35 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. If inconsistent neutral occurs, check to be sure both springs are properly tightened on the speed control lever under the console - especially the rear pivot spring.
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Page 36: Waste Disposal
3. Make this adjustment for both sides. Tracking Adjustment 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Raise the rear of the machine, remove jack stands and carefully lower the machine to the ground. (Check the drive tire pressure and tire circumference. -
Page 37: Blades Do Not Stop When Disengaged
NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. -
Page 38: Belt Routing (Mower Decks)
7. MOWER DECK BELT ROUTING FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 36" MOWER DECK 48" MOWER DECK... -
Page 39: Wiring Diagram
8. WIRING DIAGRAM 9. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM... -
Page 40: Warranty
Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of two years. - Page 41 NOTES...
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Page 42: Service Record
SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By... - Page 43 ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE ETC.)
- Page 44 CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM ©1997- 2007 EXMARK MFG. CO. INC. INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 BEATRICE, NE 68310 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES RIDING ACCESSORIES DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT...