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Maintenance
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Maintenance Safety
• Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
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.
• If you leave the key in the switch, someone could
accidently start the engine and seriously injure you
or other bystanders. Remove the key from the
switch before you perform any maintenance.
• Never allow untrained personnel to service
machine.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
• Keep all guards, shields, switches, and all safety
devices in place and in proper working condition.
Frequently check for worn or deteriorating
components and replace them with genuine
Exmark parts when necessary.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Grease the front caster wheel bearings.
• Grease front caster pivots.
• Grease the drive wheels.
• Grease the drive wheel idler arm.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
WARNING
Removal or modification of original
equipment, parts and/or accessories may
alter the warranty, controllability, and safety
of the machine. Unauthorized modifications
to the original equipment or failure to use
original Exmark parts could lead to serious
injury or death. Unauthorized changes to the
machine, engine, fuel or venting system, may
violate applicable safety standards such as:
ANSI, OSHA and NFPA and/or government
regulations such as EPA and CARB.
• Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing
them. Only replace damaged blades. Never
straighten or weld them.
• Do not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands.
• Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy
• Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts or hot surfaces. If possible, do not make
adjustments with the engine running.
• Keep all parts in good working condition
and all hardware tightened, especially the
blade-attachment hardware.
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