Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S); Periodic Maintenance; Check Mower Blades - Exmark FMD524 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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).

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Every 40 hours
Yearly

Periodic Maintenance

Check Mower Blades

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated
in the Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck
procedure.
3. Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required.
4. Reinstall blades (if they were removed) in the
following order:
A. Install bushing through blade with bushing
flange on bottom (grass) side of blade.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the mower blades.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Grease front caster pivots.
• Grease the idler pivots (Mower Deck).
• Lubricate the caster wheel hubs.
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching
a hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
1. Install bushing in blade prior to installing bushing in
spindle.
B. Install bushing/blade combo into spindle.
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