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1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Lubricate deck lift pivot with a spray type
lubricant or light oil.
Check Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps,
or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner's
Manual.
Change Fuel Filter
Service Interval: As required
A fuel filter is installed between the fuel tank and the
engine. Replace when necessary.
Note: It is important to reinstall the fuel line hoses
and secure with plastic ties the same as they were
originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel line
away from components that could cause fuel line
damage.
Change Hydraulic System
Filter and Fluid
Service Interval: After the first 250 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
(Every 250 hours if using
Mobil 1 15W50 thereafter)
Note: Only use Exmark Hydro Filter–Part No.
116-0164 for summer or winter.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Raise the rear of machine up and support with
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high
enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
3.
Remove the pump drive belt.
4.
Place a catch pan under the hydro.
5.
Carefully clean area around the filters. It is
important that no dirt or contamination enter the
hydraulic system.
6.
Using a socket, unscrew filters to remove and
allow oil to drain.
7.
Before installing the new filters, apply a thin coat
of Exmark Premium Hydro Oil on the surface
of the two rubber seals.
8.
Install the new filters and torque to 14 ft-lb (19
N-m).
9.
Fill the hydraulic system as stated in Check
Hydraulic Oil Level section.
Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended.
Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative:
Hydro Oil
Exmark Premium Hydro
Oil (Preferred)
Mobil 1 15W50
*May need more often under severe conditions.
10.
Remove the catch pan and properly dispose of
hydro oil and filter according to local codes.
11.
Re-install the pump drive belt.
12.
Start engine and move throttle control ahead to
full throttle position. Move the speed control
levers to the full speed and run for one minute.
Shut down the machine, allow the hydros to cool
and recheck oil level.
13.
Remove the jack stands.
Note: Do Not change the hydraulic system oil
(except for what can be drained when changing filter),
unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been
extremely hot.
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic
system by introducing contaminants into the system.
Change Deck Lift Power Unit
Fluid–Wing Deck Model Only
Service Interval: Yearly or before storage
1.
Position the machine and cutting unit on a level
surface.
2.
Lower the mower deck to the 1 inch (2.5 cm)
height of cut.
3.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral-lock position, and engage the
parking brake.
4.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5.
Unlatch the hood and lift it up to access the oil
fill. Clean around the fill cap and remove cap.
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Maintenance
Service Interval
After first 250 hours
*Every 500 hours
thereafter
After first 250 hours
*Every 250 hours
thereafter
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