Specifications; Systems - Exmark VERTEX X Series Operator's Manual

Specifications

Specifications

Systems

Engine
• Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner's
Manual
• Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4-Cycle Premium
Engine Oil
• RPM: Full Speed:
– X-Series: 3600±50 RPM (No Load)
– S-Series: 3700+75/-0 RPM (No Load)
Fuel System
• Capacity:
– X-Series: 14.0 gal. (53 L)
– S-Series: 8.0 gal. (30 L)
• Fuel Recommendations:
– For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher
((R+M)/2 rating method).
– Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or
15% MTBE by volume is acceptable.
– Do Not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such
as E15 or E85) with more than 10% ethanol
by volume. Performance problems and/or
engine damage may result which may not be
covered under warranty.
– Do Not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do Not store fuel either in the fuel tank or
fuel containers over the winter unless a fuel
stabilizer is used.
– Do Not add oil to gasoline.
• Fuel Filter: Replaceable In-line
Electrical System
• Charging System: Flywheel Alternator
• Charging Capacity:
– Kawasaki:
◊ X-Series EFI Models: 30 Amp
◊ All S-Series Models and X-Series Non-EFI
Models: 15 Amp
– Kohler: 20 Amp
• Battery Type: BCI group U1
• Battery Voltage: 12 Volt
• Polarity: Negative Ground
• Fuses:
– 20 amp charging system fuse
– 15 amp accessory fuse
– 20 amp power fuse
• Low Voltage Light/Error Message: Center of
control panel (EFI Models Only)
• Clutch Saver (X-Series EFI Models Only): Allows
the throttle to automatically reduce engine RPM
when the PTO switch is engaged/disengaged or
when stepping off the platform. Engine RPM will
resume its setting when stepping back onto the
platform and resetting the PTO.
Safety Interlock System
• LCD indicators appear for the park brake, PTO,
Neutral, and operator presence in the message
display on the front control panel.
• PTO must be disengaged with motion control
levers in the neutral position and park brake
engaged to start the engine. (It is not necessary
for the operator be on the platform in order to
start the engine.)
Note: The PTO Engagement Switch operates
differently between the X- and S-Series models
(refer to PTO Engagement Switch (page 22)).
• Mower blades will stop if operator steps off the
platform.
Operator Controls
Steering Control: Fingertip drive control levers
provide independent speed control, braking and
neutral to each drive wheel for moving forward or
reverse, stopping, and power turning.
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