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Maintenance
Figure 26
1. Rear lift points
7. To raise the front of the mowing deck, tighten the
front locking nuts by the same amount on both
front adjusting rods. Tighten both rear locking
nuts. Check the side to side level of the mower
again; refer to Deck Leveling.
Note: Rake adjustments may affect the motion
control neutral position. See the Motion Control
Neutral Adjustment and Motion Control
Tracking Adjustment sections in Maintenance.
Adjusting the Rear of the
Deck
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
3. Check the air pressure in the drive tires. If needed,
adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System
Maintenance section.
4. Set the height of cut to the 3 inch (7.6 cm)
position.
5. Carefully rotate the blades front to rear. Measure
from the tip of the front blade to the level surface.
The blades should measure 3 inches (7.6 cm).
6. If it does not measure correctly, locate the
height-of-cut rod on the right side of the machine
(see Figure 27).
2. Engine deck brackets
1. Adjustment screw
7. Turn the adjustment screw until the blade tips
match 3 inches (7.6 cm).
Pump Drive Belt Tension
Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.
Mower Deck Drive Belt
Tension
Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.
Check the Park Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
3. When the park brake is released, the brake bars
should lift off the tires and the hand lever should
travel forward to the end of the slot in the control
panel. When engaging the brake, the hand lever
should travel 3/4 inch (19 mm) at the control
panel slot when the brake bars first contact the
tire. Measure the gap from the front of the lever
to the end of the slot in the control panel when
the brake bar contacts the tire.
Park Brake Adjustment
If the parking brake does not hold securely, an
adjustment is required.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
3. Check the air pressure in the drive tires. If needed,
adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to
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Figure 27
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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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