Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Exmark ARS180KA21 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone
could accidentally start the engine. Accidental
starting of the engine could seriously injure you
or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before
you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug.
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.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the tines.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Check the condition and tension of the tine drive chains.
• Check the condition of the front drive chains.
• Check the condition of the sprockets.
• Lubricate the tine drive chains.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine.
• Check the condition and tension of the belt.
• Lubricate the front drive chains.
• Grease tine shaft bearings.
• Grease tine assembly idlers.
• Clean the air cleaner elements — replace if dirty. (May need more often under severe
conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.)
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check for leaks in the fuel systems and /or deteriorating fuel hose.
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).
• Check the spark plugs.
• Clean the fuel filter element.
• Change the hydraulic transmission fluid.
• Replace the air cleaner elements. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the
Engine manual for additional information.)
WARNING
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak
from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline
is extremely flammable, highly explosive, and
under certain conditions, can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or by
removing the gasoline with a hand pump; never
siphon.
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Maintenance