Cleaning; Clean Engine And Exhaust System Area; Remove Engine Shrouds And Clean Cooling Fins; Clean Debris From Machine - Exmark VANTAGE Operator's Manual

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Cleaning

Clean Engine and Exhaust
System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause engine,
exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat
which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system
area.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake
screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust
system area.
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area.
Remove Engine Shrouds and
Clean Cooling Fins
Service Interval: Every 80 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean
cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt, and oil from
external surfaces of engine which can cause
improper cooling.
3. Make sure cooling shrouds are properly
reinstalled. Operating the engine without
cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to
overheating.

Clean Debris From Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the
machine and cutting deck, especially under deck
belt shields, around the fuel tank, around engine
and exhaust area.
Clean Grass Build-Up Under
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Raise deck to the transport (maximum cutting
height) position. Lift the front of unit and support
unit using jack stands or equivalent support.
CAUTION
Raising the mower for service or maintenance
relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks could be dangerous. The mechanical or
hydraulic jacks may not be enough support
or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall,
which could cause injury.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands
or equivalent support.
3. Clean out any grass build-up from underside of
deck and in discharge deflector.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal
Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to
the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified
recycling center or according to your state and local
regulations.
Battery Disposal
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which
is poisonous and can cause severe burns.
Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches
skin can cause severe burns.
• Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber
gloves to protect skin and clothing when
handling electrolyte.
• Do Not swallow electrolyte.
• In the event of an accident, flush with water
and call a doctor immediately.
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Ben
April 12, 2025

My mower has the ECS handles on it, does it require any different steps when changing the hydraulic oil and filter?

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Mr. Anderson
April 12, 2025

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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Ben
April 12, 2025

My mower has gotten slower in reverse, what can I do to fix this

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Mr. Anderson
April 12, 2025

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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Ben
April 12, 2025

Where is the bypass valve on my vantage

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Mr. Anderson
April 12, 2025

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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