Check For Loose Hardware; Check Condition Of Belts; Lubricate Grease Fittings - Exmark FMD524 Operator's Manual

Figure 9
1. Use wrench here for
blade installation. This
nut has been torqued to
90–110 ft-lb (122–149
N-m)
C. Apply lubricant to threads of blade bolt as
needed to prevent seizing. Copper-based
anti-seize preferable. Grease acceptable
substitute. Install blade bolt finger tight. Place
wrench on the top spindle nut then torque the
blade bolts to 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m).
WARNING
Incorrect installation of the blade or
components used to retain the blade can
be dangerous. Failure to use all original
components and assembled as shown could
allow a blade or blade component to be
thrown out from under the deck resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
Always install the original Exmark blades,
blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown.

Check for Loose Hardware

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware
or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware
or correct the problem before operating.
2. Torque to 55-60 ft-lb
(75-81 N-m) Apply
lubricant to threads
as needed to prevent
seizing. Copper-based
anti-seize preferable.
Grease acceptable
substitute.

Check Condition Of Belts

Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove the three mower deck belt shields
to check mower primary and secondary belt
condition.
3. Look under engine deck to check the pump drive
belt condition.
4. Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely.

Lubricate Grease Fittings

Note: See chart for service intervals.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Lubricate fittings with NGLI grade #2
multi-purpose gun grease.
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations
and lubrication schedule.
Lubrication Chart
Fitting Initial
Locations Pumps
1. Front *0
Caster
Wheel Hubs
2. Front *0
Caster
Pivots
3. Idler 1
Pivots
(Mower
Deck)
* See step 3 for special lubrication instructions on
the front caster pivots and the Lubricate Caster
Wheel Hubs section for special lubrication
instructions on the front casters wheel hubs.
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Maintenance
Number of Service
Places Interval
2
*Yearly
2 *Yearly
2 Yearly