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- Page 1 QUEST SP MODELS ® For Serial Nos. 850,000 & Higher Part No. 4500-582 Rev. A...
- Page 2 Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously.
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Page 3: Introduction
All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory, however, attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and performance. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Electric Clutch Adjustment......39 Cleaning ............41 Clean Engine and Exhaust System Introduction ............3 Area ............41 Safety ..............5 Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 Fins............41 Safe Operating Practices ........5 Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins ....... -
Page 5: Safety
Could result in death or serious injury. safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by Exmark. CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if •... - Page 6 Safety thrown by the machine and may cause personal DANGER injury to the operator or bystanders. In certain conditions during fueling, static DANGER electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or In certain conditions gasoline is extremely explosion from gasoline can burn you and flammable and vapors are explosive.
- Page 7 Safety functioning properly. Do Not operate unless they – Before checking, cleaning or working on the are functioning properly. mower. – After striking a foreign object or abnormal Operation vibration occurs (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
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Page 8: Slope Operation
Safety Slope Operation Use Extreme caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could occur. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes. DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. -
Page 9: Maintenance And Storage
Safety Towing WARNING • Use for towing only if equipped with an Exmark There is no rollover protection when the roll hitch kit. Do Not attach towed equipment except bar is down. Wheels dropping over edges, at the hitch point. - Page 10 Failure Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. to use original Exmark parts could cause serious injury or death. DANGER Replace all parts including, but not limited...
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Page 11: Safety And Instructional Decals
Exmark equipment dealer or labels. distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs. - Page 12 Safety 103-3270 109-6014 109-9173 1. Parking brake 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow 6. Machine speed 107-2102 109-9182 1. Machine speed 4. Neutral 2. Fast 5. Reverse 3. Slow 109-3148...
- Page 13 Safety 112-8651 1. Interval 116-1121 2. Power Take-off (PTO) 3. Parking brake 1. Rotate the drive release 2. Push the machine 4. Neutral knob to loosen, slide the 5. Operator presence switch knob, and tighten 6. Battery 116-1496 116-1118 1. Height of cut 116-2577 1.
- Page 14 Safety PTO Switch Symbols 1. PTO–disengage 2. PTO–engage 109-6016 1. Read the instructions before servicing or performing 4. Refer to the Operator’s manual for grease instructions maintenance 2. Time interval 5. Check hydraulic oil level and refer to the Operator’s manual for further instructions 3.
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Page 16: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 850,000 and Higher QSP20BV443; QSP20KAS443; QSP20KAS483; QSP20KAX443; QSP22KAS523 Systems Safety Interlock System • LCD indicators appear for the PTO, park brake, Engine drive levers, and operator presence in the message display on the RH control panel. •... -
Page 17: Dimensions
• Hydrostatic Pumps: Two Hydro Gear ZT–3100 discharge. Integrated drive systems. • Deck Depth: • Hydraulic Oil Type: Exmark Premium Hydro oil. – 44 inch Deck: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) • Speeds: – 48 inch Deck: 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) –... -
Page 18: Torque Requirements
Product Overview Tread Width: (Center to Center of Product Overview Tires, Widthwise) 44 inch 48 inch 52 inch Deck Deck Deck Drive 36.0 inches 36.0 inches 37.2 inches Wheels (91 cm) (91 cm) (96 cm) Caster 26.7 inches 33.5 inches 33.5 inches Wheels (68 cm) -
Page 19: Operation
Operation Operation position. Do Not run a warm engine with choke in the “ON” position. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Motion Control Levers The motion control levers located on each side of the console control the forward and reverse motion of the machine. -
Page 20: Hour Meter
Operation The ignition switch is used to start and stop the The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel engine. The switch has three positions “OFF”, “ON” when the machine will not be used for a few days, and “START”. -
Page 21: Pre-Start
Operation The LCD indicator will appear when the PTO switch is disengaged (see Figure 8). Deck Lift Pedal Located at the right front corner of the floor pan (see Figure 10). Push the pedal forward with your foot to raise the cutting deck. -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
Operation than 10% ethanol, premium gasoline, or white gas because the fuel system could be damaged. Do Not add oil to gasoline. Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the tank allows gasoline to expand. -
Page 23: Starting The Engine
Operation Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve DANGER The fuel shut off valve is located behind and below An uncovered discharge opening will allow the seat. Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line objects to be thrown in an operator’s or to open. -
Page 24: Adjusting The Cutting Height
Operation Driving the Machine Driving Forward 1. Release the parking brake. CAUTION 2. Move the motion control levers inward to the center to the neutral position. Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning 3. To move forward in a straight line, move both one lever too much ahead of the other. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers
Operation 3. Raise the deck to the transport position, 5 inch mm) clearance to the ground to minimize gouging (12.7 cm), by pushing the foot actuated lever and roller wear or damage. forward. The spring loaded transport pin will automatically engage and will click into place. Note: When changing the cutting height positions, always come to a complete stop and disengage the PTO. -
Page 26: Transporting
Operation Transporting WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases Transporting a Unit the possibility of backward tip-over. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the Backward tip-over could cause serious injury machine. Lock brake and block wheels. Securely or death. - Page 27 Operation Important: Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp, you may lose control and drive off the side. Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
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Page 28: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being The engine can become very hot. Touching made, someone could start the engine. a hot engine can cause severe burns. Accidental starting of the engine could Allow the engine to cool completely before seriously injure you or other bystanders. -
Page 29: Periodic Maintenance
Maintenance Periodic Maintenance the battery voltage will be displayed in the area where the hours are normally displayed. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table and charge the Check Engine Oil Level battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater. -
Page 30: Check Mower Blades
Maintenance DANGER Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked, frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an open/shorted battery cell, can cause an explosion resulting in serious personal injury. Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions exist. 2. -
Page 31: Check Safety Interlock System
Check Safety Interlock Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests, System do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Important: It is essential that operator safety... -
Page 32: Check Rollover Protection System (Roll Bar) Knobs
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check hydraulic oil. the air cleaner; replace if dirty or damaged. 3. Check expansion tank and if necessary add (May need more often Exmark Premium Hydro oil to the FULL COLD under severe conditions. line (see Figure 21). -
Page 33: Check Tire Pressures
Lubricate Grease Fittings Important: Before reinstalling new filters, 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and apply a thin coat of Exmark Premium Hydro remove key. Engage parking brake. oil on the surface of the filters rubber seal. -
Page 34: Check Spark Arrester (If Equipped)
Maintenance Hydro Oil Change Interval WARNING Exmark Premium Hydro 500 Hours Engine must be running and drive wheels Oil (Preferred) must be turning so adjustments can be 250 Hours Mobil 1 15W50 performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury. -
Page 35: Thread Locking Adhesives
Maintenance Adjustments 2. Wait for muffler to cool. 3. If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed, Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for replace arrester. all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and 4. If plugging of the screen is observed, remove remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any arrester and shake loose particles out of the adjustments to the unit. -
Page 36: Adjusting The Blade Slope
Maintenance 9. Carefully rotate the blades side to side (Figure 23 and Figure 24). 10. Loosen the leveling adjust locking nuts (item 1 Figure 25) on all four corners so that the deck is sitting securely on all four blocks. Make sure that the slack is removed from the deck hangers and the deck lift foot lever is pushed back against the stop, then tighten the four leveling adjust locking... -
Page 37: Pump Drive Belt Tension
Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance section. 5. Check and adjust the side-to-side blade level if you have not checked the setting; refer to Deck Leveling. 6. Set the height-of-cut lever to the 3 inch (76 mm) position. -
Page 38: Motion Control Handle Adjustment
Maintenance or when a brake component has been removed or • Adjusting the Brake to Engage: Shorten the replaced. linkage by turning the yoke clockwise. • Adjusting the Brake to Disengage: 1. Drive the machine onto a level surface. Lengthen the linkage by turning the yoke 2. -
Page 39: Full Forward Tracking Adjustment
Maintenance 1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever with heavier operators and on rough terrain. Fewer to the control arm shaft. springs should be used with lighter operators and when mowing smooth, well established lawns. Always 2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the keep the number of springs on the left and right side control lever fore or aft Figure 30. - Page 40 Maintenance the machine to cool completely before starting as shown. (Due to the way the rotor and these instructions. armature faces wear (peaks and valleys) it is sometimes difficult to measure the true gap.) 2. Using a pneumatic line, blow out any debris from under the brake pole and around the brake spacers.
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Page 41: Cleaning
Maintenance Cleaning Removing debris from the hydro fan cooling fins will allow the hydro system to run cooler and improve the life of the hydro system. Clean Engine and Exhaust 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and System Area remove key. -
Page 42: Waste Disposal
Maintenance 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. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. - Page 44 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine loses power 1. Engine load is excessive 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. Air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean or replace the air cleaner element. 3. Oil level in the crankcase is low. 3.
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Page 45: Schematics
Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram ORANGE BLACK VIOLET BROWN VIOLET ORANGE BROWN VIOLET YELLOW GREEN PINK GRAY PINK PINK BROWN BROWN G012611... - Page 46 Schematics Electrical Logic Schematic RELAY START MAGNETO SEAT BRAKE NEUTRAL SOLENOID FUEL GROUND...
- Page 47 Commercial Warranty Conditions If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or This warranty applies to Exmark Quest SP turf equipment sold in the with the assistance provided, contact us at: U.S. or Canada for a period of one year for commercial usage.
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Page 49: Service Record
Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By:... - Page 51 Figure 37 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees. Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
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