Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Exmark Vantage
Summary of Contents for Exmark Vantage
- Page 1 VANTAGE ™ For Serial Nos. 850,000 & Higher Part No. 4500-648 Rev. B...
- 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.
-
Page 3: Introduction
All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory, however, attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and performance. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Park Brake Adjustment........37 Electric Clutch Adjustment......38 Motion Control Neutral Adjustment ....39 Introduction ............3 Motion Control Tracking Adjustment .... 40 Safety ..............5 Adjust RH Motion Control Handle Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 Position............. 40 Safe Operating Practices ........5 Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load Safety and Instructional Decals ..... -
Page 5: Safety
Only use accessories and DANGER: White lettering / Red background. attachments approved by Exmark. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if • Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, not avoided, Will result in death or serious injury. - Page 6 Safety DANGER DANGER In certain conditions gasoline is extremely In certain conditions during fueling, static flammable and vapors are explosive. electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn explosion from gasoline can burn you and you, others, and cause property damage.
-
Page 7: Slope Operation
Safety Operation – After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration occurs (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting WARNING and operating the mower). Operating engine parts, especially the – Before clearing blockages. muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns –... -
Page 8: Maintenance And Storage
Safety spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop DANGER before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can • Keep engine and engine area free from cause sliding and loss of control. Loss of accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease control and/or loss of operator’s footing or oil, and other debris which can accumulate... - Page 9 Failure • Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away to use original Exmark parts could cause from battery. serious injury or death. • Ventilate when charging or using battery Replace all parts including, but not limited to in an enclosed space.
-
Page 10: Safety And Instructional Decals
Exmark equipment dealer or labels. distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs. - Page 11 Safety 116-0404 116-3260 1. Forward position - faster 2. Backward position - slower 116-2040 116-3267 116-3076 116-3283...
- Page 12 Safety 116-3290 116-1886 116-1887 1. Fast 3. Neutral 4. Reverse 2. Slow 116-3067 1. PTO-on 4. Slow 2. PTO-off 5. Choke-on 3. Fast 6. Choke-off...
-
Page 13: Specifications
• Charging Capacity: 15 amps high efficiency Parker/Ross wheel drive motors. • Battery Type: BCI Group U1 • Hydraulic Oil: Use Exmark Premium Hydro Oil. • Battery Voltage: 12 Volt • Hydraulic Oil Capacity: 2.4 qt. (2.2 L) • Polarity: Negative Ground •... -
Page 14: Dimensions
Specifications Dimensions Tires & Wheels Drive Front Caster Overall Width: Pneumatic Semi- (Air-Filled) Pneumatic 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck Quantity Deflector Up 51.8 inches 56.3 inches (131.6 cm) (143.0 cm) Turf Master Smooth Tread Deflector Down 59.6 inches 64.8 inches Size 20 x 10.00–8 11 x 4.00-5... -
Page 15: Torque Requirements
Product Overview Torque Requirements Product Overview Bolt Location Torque Cutter Housing Spindle 140-145 ft-lb (190-197 N-m) Blade Mounting Bolt 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m) (lubricate with anti-seize) 30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m) Engine Deck/Mower Deck Support Mount Bolts Engine Mounting Bolts 15-20 ft-lb (20-27 N-m) Wheel Lug Nuts 90-95 ft-lb (122-129 N-m) Wheel Hub Slotted Nuts... -
Page 16: Operation
Operation Operation rear, to the detent, will put the choke in the “OFF” position. Do Not run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Motion Control Levers The motion control levers, located on each side of the... -
Page 17: Hour Meter
Operation Hour Meter The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels. Located on the LH side of the front control console Note: The LCD indicator appears in the message in the message display (see Figure 5 and Figure 7). display on the front console when the park brake is The hour meter records the number of hours that engaged (see Figure 5 and Figure 7). -
Page 18: Pre-Start
Operation Pre-Start The fuel gauge monitors the amount of fuel in the tank. Fill fuel tank on level ground. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with Drive Wheel Release Valves an octane rating of 87 or higher. Located on the left rear corner of the hydrostatic Important: Never use methanol, gasoline pumps. -
Page 19: Stopping The Engine
Operation Disengaging the PTO Important: Do Not crank the engine continuously for more than ten seconds at a 1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW” time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60 and “FAST” positions. second cool-down period between starting 2. - Page 20 Operation Important: To begin movement (forward or backward), the brake lever must be disengaged (pushed forward) before the motion control levers can be moved or the engine will stop. When the RH motion control lever is positioned fully outward (apart) in the T-slot, the drive system is in the neutral lock position (Figure 8).
-
Page 21: Operating The Platform
Operation Figure 11 Figure 10 1. Front of the machine 4. Forward position — faster 2. Control tower 5. Backward position — To turn left or right, release pressure on the slower motion control lever toward the desired turn 3. Unlock 6. - Page 22 Operation WARNING The operator platform is heavy and may cause injury when lowering and raising the operator platform. The platform may suddenly drop if not supported when the latch pin is pulled out. • Do Not put your hands or fingers in the platform pivot area when lowering or raising the operator platform.
-
Page 23: Transporting
Operation Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 to 5 inches (2.5 cm to 12.7 cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments. 1. Stop the machine and move the motion control levers to the neutral position. 2. - Page 24 Operation Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp WARNING and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward. Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over. Backward tip-over could cause serious injury or death.
-
Page 25: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being The engine can become very hot. Touching made, someone could start the engine. a hot engine can cause severe burns. Accidental starting of the engine could Allow the engine to cool completely before seriously injure you or other bystanders. -
Page 26: Periodic Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Replace the secondary air cleaner element (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for additional information.) Every 500 hours • Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50) •... - Page 27 Maintenance Voltage Percent Maximum Charging CAUTION Reading Charge Charger Interval Settings Connecting the jumper cables incorrectly (wrong polarity) can immediately damage 11.7–12.0 0–25% 3 Hours 14.4 volts/4 the electrical system. amps 11.7 or less 6 Hours or 14.4 volts/2 Be certain of battery terminal polarity and More amps jumper cable polarity when hooking up...
-
Page 28: Check Mower Blades
Maintenance 6. Raise the cushion and slide it onto the pins on both sides of the machine (Figure 17). 7. Push the plastic slides into the cushion bracket and secure them with a hairpin. Figure 16 1. Positive (+) cable on discharged battery 2. -
Page 29: Check Safety Interlock System
Always install the original Exmark blades, blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown. Figure 18 1. Install bushing in blade prior to installing bushing in Check Safety Interlock spindle. -
Page 30: Check For Loose Hardware
Maintenance Manual for additional 3. Move the motion control levers forward. information.) The engine should initiate shutdown after momentary pause. Every 500 hours—Replace the secondary air cleaner 4. Start the engine and release the parking brake. element (May need more 5. -
Page 31: Check Tire Pressures
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the and lubrication schedule. baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use Exmark Lubrication Chart Premium Hydro oil. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug. -
Page 32: Check Spark Plugs
10. With the open end of the wheel facing up, fill the area inside the wheel around the axle full of Note: Use only Exmark Part No. 109–4180 for NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease. Summer use above 32°F (0°C) or P/N 1-523541 for Winter use below 32°F (0°C) (Refer to Transmission... -
Page 33: Hydraulic System Air Purge
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic from reservoir. system by introducing contaminates into the system. Important: Before reinstalling new filter, fill it with Exmark Premium Hydro oil and apply Hydraulic System Air Purge a thin coat of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. -
Page 34: Wheel Hub-Slotted Nut Torque Specification
Maintenance Check Spark Arrester Note: It is necessary to lightly touch the charge pump cap with your hand to check the pump (if equipped) temperature. If the cap is too hot to touch, turn off engine. The pumps may be damaged if the Service Interval: Every 50 hours pump becomes too hot. -
Page 35: Copper-Based Anti-Seize
Maintenance Adjustments Copper-Based Anti-seize Copper-based anti-seize is used in the following Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for locations: all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any • On threads of Blade Bolts. See Check Mower adjustments to the unit. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Cutting Deck Rake
Maintenance 4. Check and adjust the side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting; refer to Deck Leveling. 5. Carefully rotate the blades front to rear (Figure 24). Measure from the tip of the front blade to the level surface and the tip of the rear blade to the level surface on all blades. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Rear Of The Deck
Maintenance Figure 27 1. Adjustment screw Figure 26 7. Turn the adjustment screw until the blade tips 1. Rear lift points 2. Engine deck brackets match 3 inches (7.6 cm). 7. To raise the front of the mowing deck, tighten the Pump Drive Belt Tension front locking nuts by the same amount on both front adjusting rods. -
Page 38: Electric Clutch Adjustment
Maintenance 4. To adjust the brake, remove the hairpin, washer, and clevis pin from the lower brake lever and yoke as shown in Figure 28. Figure 29 Figure 28 1. Switch 3. Brake lever 2. 1/8 inch (3mm) gap 1. Jam nut 4. -
Page 39: Motion Control Neutral Adjustment
Maintenance 6. Loosen the lock nuts on the turnbuckle on the RH motion control (as viewed from the rear of the machine — see Figure 32). With the right motion control in the neutral lock position, hold the LH motion control in the position determined in step 4 or 5. -
Page 40: Motion Control Tracking Adjustment
Maintenance Adjust RH Motion Control Handle Position If the motion control levers do not align horizontally, adjust the right side motion control lever. Note: Adjust the horizontal alignment before the front to back alignment. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. -
Page 41: Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load Adjustment
Maintenance Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load Adjustment Remove dust cap from caster and tighten nyloc nut until washers are flat and back off 1/4 of a turn to properly set the pre-load on the bearings. If disassembled, make sure the spring disc washers are reinstalled as shown in Figure 37. -
Page 42: Cleaning
Maintenance Cleaning Clean Debris From Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily Clean Engine and Exhaust 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and System Area remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the Service Interval: Before each use or daily machine and cutting deck, especially under deck (May be required more... -
Page 43: Battery Disposal
Maintenance Battery Disposal 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. • Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber gloves to protect skin and clothing when handling electrolyte. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. - Page 45 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine overheats. 1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. Oil level in the crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to the crankcase. 3. Cooling fins and air passages for the 3.
-
Page 46: Schematics
Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram G012957... - Page 47 Schematics Electrical Schematic...
- Page 48 Schematics Hydraulic Diagram...
- Page 49 Exmark Customer Service Department This warranty applies to Exmark Lazer Z, Lazer Z Advantage Series (AS) The Exmark Warranty Company X, and Vantage turf equipment sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of 2101 Ashland Avenue three years for commercial usage.
- Page 51 G011841 Figure 38 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 20 degrees. Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 20 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
- Page 52 SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE FULL SUSPENSION SEAT ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT SUN SHADE HITCH KIT TRASH CONTAINER LIGHT KIT...