Cleaning; Cleaning And Storing Safety; Clean Engine And Exhaust System Area; Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck - Exmark COMMERCIAL 30 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning and Storing Safety

• Park machine on level ground, set parking brake
(if equipped), stop engine, and disconnect spark
plug wire. Wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operator's position. Allow
the machine to cool before servicing, adjusting,
fueling, cleaning, or storing.
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to prevent fires.
• Allow the machine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure. Do not store the
machine or fuel container, or refuel, where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a
water heater or other appliance.
Clean Engine and Exhaust
System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause engine
and exhaust system area to overheat which can
create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system
area.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove spark plug wire.
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake
screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust
system area.
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area.
Clean Grass Build-Up Under
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove spark plug wire.
2. To ensure the best performance, keep the
underside of the lawn mower housing clean.
CAUTION
The mower may dislodge material from under
the mower housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
• Do Not allow bystanders in the area.
Washing Method
1. Position the lawn mower on a flat concrete or
asphalt surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct the water to flow on the ground just in
front of the right rear tire (Figure 38).
4. Engage the blade.
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer
see clippings being washed out from under the
housing.
5. Disengage the blade, stop the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
6. Turn off the water.
7. Start the lawn mower, engage the blade, and let
the lawn mower run for a few minutes to dry out
its components.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the
lawn mower, scrape it clean.
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Maintenance
Figure 38
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