Summary of Contents for Exmark TURF TRACER X LP Series
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TURF TRACER ® X-SERIES LP For Serial Nos. 400,000,000 & Higher Part No. 4503-100 Rev. A...
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SAE testing and gross/net power rating standards (J1940, J1995, J1349). 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.
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.
Only use accessories and Safe Operating Practices attachments approved by Exmark. • Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, Training substantial slip-resistant footwear, and hearing What is LPG? LPG stands for liquefied petroleum protection.
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Safety CAUTION DANGER This machine produces sound levels in excess LPG fuel is extremely flammable and vapors of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause are explosive. hearing loss through extended periods of • In case of fire take the following steps: exposure.
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Safety functioning properly. Do Not operate unless they – Look for deterioration, damaged or missing are functioning properly. o-rings on tank connection fitting. – Inspect the LPG tank and the fuel connection Inspection joint for leaks. Use the following procedure below to detect leaks: It is very important to check the LPG tank and components for wear or leaks.
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Safety Operation damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower). WARNING – Before clearing blockages. Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, – Whenever you leave the mower. become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur • Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, engage parking brake: brush, etc.
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Safety • Keep engine and engine area free from DANGER accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can or oil, and other debris which can accumulate cause sliding and loss of control. Loss of control in these areas.
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Charging or jump starting the battery may Unauthorized modifications to the original produce explosive gases. Battery gases can equipment or failure to use original Exmark explode causing serious injury. parts could lead to serious injury or death. Unauthorized changes to the machine, engine, •...
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.
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Safety decal115-4212 115-4212 1. Hydraulic oil level 3. Warning—do not touch decal112-8760 the hot surface. 112-8760 2. Read the Operator's 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance Manual. from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts. decal112-9028 112-9028 1.
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Safety decal116-7918 116-7918 1. Read the instructions 2. Turn knob to adjust before servicing or tracking. performing maintenance. decal116-8283 116-8283 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m). decal116-8253 116-8253 1. Rotate counterclockwise 3.
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6. Avoid contact with LPG fuel. Escaping vapors and liquids freezes skin on contact. decal126-1400 126-1400 1. Warning-Read the Operator’s manual. Use only Exmark riding attachments. Use of other riding attachments may decalptosymbols create a hazardous condition resulting in injury.
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Safety decal126-3276 126-3276 decal126-3277 126-3277 1. IMPORTANT: Only use replacement tank(s) that are free 7. Remove empty tank(s). Check valve and fittings for debris of dents or damage. Match size and type required on tank or damaged o-rings. specification decal. 2.
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Safety decal126-3315 126-3315 1. Engine–off 7. Thrown object hazard-Pick up objects that could be thrown by mower. Do Not operate when people and pets are in the area. Keep deflector in place. 2. Engine–on 8. Warning-Disengage PTO, shift speed control to neutral, and engage parking brake before leaving the operator’s position.
• New tanks must be properly filled by trained and efficiency Parker wheel drive motors. qualified personnel. • Hydraulic Oil: Use Exmark Premium Hydro Oil. • Only use tanks recommended by Exmark. Failure to do so will result in improper operation of the •...
Operation Operation as shown in Figure 4, and the drive levers are released, the drive wheels are engaged in the forward direction. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Squeezing the left hand and/or right hand lever machine from the normal operating position. causes the left hand and/or right hand drive wheel respectively to slow down, stop, or reverse, depending on how far each drive lever is “squeezed”.
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Operation engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake With a 5/8 wrench, turn both valves one turn engaged when transporting. counterclockwise to release the drive system. Turn clockwise to reset the drive system. Do Not Park brake must be disengaged to move speed control overtighten.
Pre-Start 60 second starter cool-down period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these LPG tanks supplied from Exmark Do Not contain guidelines can burn out the starter motor. LPG fuel for shipping reasons and safety. Have the Note: It is helpful to have the left and right LPG tanks filled by trained and qualified personnel.
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Operation Stopping the Engine To place the drive levers in the “reverse” position, squeeze the drive levers past the neutral position. See 1. Bring the mower to a full stop. Figure 5 position 4. 2. Lock drive levers in neutral. 3.
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Operation Important: To maintain correct cutting To stop, squeeze drive levers back to the “neutral” position. Move the neutral lock latches into the height and rake, check the following for “neutral lock” position and release drive levers. proper adjustment. Move the speed control lever to the neutral A.
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Operation g006184 Figure 8 For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (38 mm) use the bottom hole. The rollers will still be effective against scalping. 1. Anti-scalp roller 2. Cutting height g006183 Figure 7 mounting bracket Left Hand Side Shown 7. Be sure roller bolts are installed with the spring disc washer between head of the bolt and mounting bracket (Figure 9).
Operation Transporting • Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables, or ropes. If possible, both front and rear straps should be directed down and Transporting a Unit outward from the machine. WARNING • Do Not rely solely on the parking brake to hold the machine on the trailer.
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 a hot made, someone could start the engine. engine can cause severe burns.
“FULL” battery performance and life, recharge batteries in mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle Premium storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4 Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the Engine volts.
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Maintenance Important: Make sure the negative battery cable 2. Make sure the booster is a good and fully charged is disconnected and the battery charger used for lead acid battery at 12.6 volts or greater. Use charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and properly sized jumper cables (4 to 6 AWG) with 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see short lengths to reduce voltage drop between...
Maintenance Check Mower Blades Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in the Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck procedure.
Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests, C. Apply lubricant to threads of blade bolt as needed to prevent seizing. Copper-based do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK anti-seize preferable. Grease acceptable SERVICE DEALER. substitute. Install blade bolt finger tight. Place...
4. Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely. remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use Exmark Lubricate Grease Fittings Premium Hydro Oil. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug.
6. Pack the bearings with a NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease. 7. Insert one bearing, one new seal into the wheel. Note: Seals (Exmark P/N 103-0063) must be replaced. 8. If the axle assembly has had both spacer nuts 3. Lubricate front caster pivots once a year. Remove removed (or broken loose), apply a thread locking hex plug and cap.
Maintenance 13. Torque the nut to 75-80 in-lb (8-9 N-m), loosen, Check the entire LPG fuel delivery system for damage then re-torque to 20-25 in-lb (2-3 N-m). Make or deterioration. Follow all the inspection checks as sure axle does not extend beyond either nut. specified in the Inspection section in Safety.
LPG tank is not valves, fittings, or other tank components. installed correctly. • ONLY use the Exmark approved LPG 10. Latch the brackets and make sure the tank is tank, fittings, and hoses that were securely fastened to the mower.
Mobil 1 15W50 CAUTION thereafter) Raising the mower deck for service or Note: Use only Exmark Part No. 109-4180 for maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The Summer use above 32°F (0°C) or P/N 1-523541 for Winter use below 32°F (0°C) (Refer to Transmission...
Maintenance displacement pump (Figure 16). Air in other parts of only. Make sure engine is not running. Lift the hydraulic system will be purged through normal the charge pump housing upward and wait for operation once the charge pump is “primed”. a steady flow of oil to flow out from under the housing.
Maintenance Adjustments • Caster wheel spacer nuts. • Fuel tank bulkhead fitting nuts. Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any “Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I or Retaining II”...
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Maintenance If the wheel stops, then go to step 8. If the wheel turns while holding the drive lever in neutral, then neutral control linkages need to be adjusted; proceed with step 5. 5. Loosen the nut against the neutral control linkage yoke as shown in Figure 18.
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Maintenance neutral position from both the forward and tightened on the speed control lever under reverse positions, tighten the nuts against the the console–especially the rear pivot yokes. spring. The gap between spring coils to be minimum 1/32 inch (.8 mm). •...
Maintenance re-engage the neutral lock latch checking that the tire stops. Continue this process until the tire is at a complete stop. 3. Pull the drive lever(s) into reverse. Release the drive lever(s) until extra reverse spring resistance is gone (pin still at end of slot). If the wheel stops, then go to step 8 of Adjust Neutral Control Linkages procedure.
Maintenance Cleaning CAUTION Raising the mower for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic Clean Engine and Exhaust jacks could be dangerous. The mechanical or System Area hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, Service Interval: Before each use or daily which could cause injury.
2. LPG tank is overfilled. 2. Take tank to an approved LPG provider to bleed off some fuel. 3. LPG tank is not an Exmark approved 3. Remove tank and replace with an Exmark vapor tank. approved LPG vapor tank.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine loses power. 1. Engine load is excessive 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. Air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean or replace the air cleaner element. 3. Oil level in the crankcase is low. 3.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Check belt for damage; replace if necessary. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation There are no other express warranties except for engine and or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower. special emission system coverage. All implied warranties of merchantability (that the...
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G011841 g011841 Figure 22 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.
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