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Maintenance
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also
push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug(s).
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
After the first 100 hours
After the first 250 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 50 hours
Every 80 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 160 hours
Every 250 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the wheel hub torque specification.
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• 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.
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Grease the lift linkage pivots.
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the spark plugs.
• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if
dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine manual for additional
information.)
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine area.
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My mower has the ECS handles on it, does it require any different steps when changing the hydraulic oil and filter?
The provided context does not mention ECS handles or indicate that different steps are required for changing the hydraulic oil and filter based on handle type. Therefore, based on the available information, no different steps are specified.
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My mower has gotten slower in reverse, what can I do to fix this
To fix a slow reverse issue on an Exmark Vantage mower, follow these steps:
1. Check the bypass valve – Make sure it is closed tightly. A loose valve can cause drive issues.
2. Inspect the drive or pump belts – Look for worn, loose, or broken belts and replace them if needed.
3. Check if belts are off a pulley – Reinstall the belt if it has slipped off and ensure pulleys are in correct working position.
4. Adjust tracking – Turn the left-hand adjustment rod in 1/4 turn increments in the direction needed until the mower tracks correctly.
These steps can help restore proper reverse speed and function.
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Where is the bypass valve on my vantage
The exact location of the bypass valve on the Exmark Vantage is not specified in the provided information. The context only states that the mower is equipped with bypass valves and advises consulting the operator's manual for specific instructions on opening them.
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