Summary of Contents for Exmark TURF TRACER S-SERIES LP
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TURF TRACER ® S-SERIES LP For Serial Nos. 312,000,000 & Higher Part No. 4501-049 Rev. A...
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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.
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.
Before the liquid leaves the tank, it is converted into a vapor. Since LPG is stored as both liquid and gas, Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer it may leak from joints or connections that are not reasonably safe service;...
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Safety • Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, DANGER substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing LPG fuel is extremely flammable and vapors protection. Do Not operate when barefoot or are explosive. when wearing open sandals. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving A fire or explosion from LPG fuel can burn parts.
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Safety functioning properly. Do Not operate unless they DANGER are functioning properly. LPG fuel is extremely flammable and vapors are explosive. Inspection • In case of fire take the following steps: It is very important to check the LPG tank and 1.
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Safety Operation – Inspect the LPG tank and the fuel connection joint for leaks. Use the following procedure WARNING below to detect leaks: ◊ Apply an approved leak detector solution, Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur obtained from a trained and qualified LPG on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, distributor, or a thick non-ammonia soapy...
Safety damage and make repairs before restarting DANGER and operating the mower). Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can – Before clearing blockages. cause sliding and loss of control. Loss of control and/or loss of operator's footing could result in a –...
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Safety • Keep engine and engine area free from before connecting or disconnecting from battery. accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. or oil, and other debris which can accumulate in these areas. These materials can become DANGER combustible and may result in a fire.
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Failure to use original Exmark parts could cause serious injury or death. Replace all parts including, but not limited to, tires, belts, and blades with original Exmark parts.
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.
• New tanks must be properly filled by trained and control out of neutral or engine will kill. qualified personnel. Operator Controls • Only use tanks recommended by Exmark. Failure to do so will result in improper operation of the Steering Control: Fingertip drive control levers fuel system.
Operation Operation as shown in Figure 4, and the drive levers are released, the drive wheels are engaged in the forward direction. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the Squeezing the left hand and/or right hand lever machine from the normal operating position. causes the left hand and/or right hand drive wheel respectively to slow down, stop, or reverse, depending on how far each drive lever is “squeezed”.
Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydro-static drive system to allow the machine to be LPG tanks supplied from Exmark Do Not contain moved by hand without the engine running. LPG fuel. Have the LPG tanks filled by trained and With a 5/8 wrench, turn both valves one turn qualified personnel.
Operation Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the the engine. Refer to Neutral Lock Latches necessary inspection and maintenance steps. section in Controls. Note: After starting the engine and engaging the PTO Engagement hydro drive, if either of the drive wheels acts sluggish or will not rotate at all, stop engine and refer to DANGER the Hydraulic System Air Purge Procedure in...
Operation 7. Turn off the fuel valve(s) and allow the engine to run out of fuel. Failure to do this may cause the engine to “flood” when re-starting. 8. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position once the engine has stopped. 9.
Operation Driving in Reverse To move rearward in a straight line, squeeze drive levers into the reverse position. To turn left or right, squeeze the right hand drive lever to turn left and the left hand drive lever to turn right. To make a “zero turn”, squeeze either the left hand or the right hand drive lever back into the reverse position while the opposite drive lever is in a forward...
Operation Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers It is recommended to change the anti-scalp roller position when the height of cut has changed. 1. Stop the machine and move the drive levers to the neutral lock position. 2. Disengage the PTO. 3. Engage the park brake. 4.
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Operation • Place tank(s) in a well-ventilated trailer. • Do Not store the tank(s) or machine with tank(s) in an area where the temperature can rise above 120°F (49°C). If the temperature exceeds approximately 160°F (71°C), the tank will release highly flammable propane vapor.
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 a hot made, someone could start the engine. engine can cause severe burns.
“FULL” 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle Premium chart for recommended charger settings). Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the Engine...
Maintenance Note: Be sure the vent caps are tight and level. off prior to jump starting. Clean and tighten connections as necessary. Place a damp cloth, if available, over any vent caps on both batteries. Be sure the vehicles do CAUTION not touch and that both electrical systems are off and at the same rated system voltage.
(grass) side of blade. allow a blade or blade component to be thrown out from under the deck resulting in serious personal injury or death. Always install the original Exmark blades, blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown. Replacing the Discharge Deflector...
6. Assembled view 3. Discharge deflector Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER. 3. Hook the bent end of the rod around the front discharge deflector bracket to retain it from Important: It is essential that operator safety sliding out.
Engage parking brake. remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the 2. Lubricate fittings with NGLI grade #2 baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use Exmark multi-purpose gun grease. Premium Hydro Oil. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug.
• Do Not attempt to repair or modify the Check Spark Plugs valves, fittings, or other tank components. • ONLY use the Exmark approved LPG Service Interval: Every 160 hours tank, fittings, and hoses that were designed for your mower.
Mobil 1 15W50) 8. Make sure the replacement tank type and size Note: Use only Exmark Part No. 109-4180 for match the tank specification decal. Summer use above 32°F (0°C) or P/N 1-523541 for 9. Mount the tank by aligning the slot with the Winter use below 32°F (0°C) (Refer to Transmission...
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Maintenance Note: Do Not change hydraulic system oil (except 3. Start engine and move throttle control ahead to for what can be drained when changing filter), unless full throttle position. Move the speed control it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been lever to the middle speed position and place the extremely hot.
Maintenance Thread Locking Adhesives Wheel Hub-Slotted Nut Torque Specification Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or “Fel-Pro, Pro-Lock Nut Type” are used on the Service Interval: After the first 100 hours following fasteners: Every 500 hours thereafter • Pump sheave setscrews. Torque the slotted nut to 140-155 ft-lb (190-210 •...
Maintenance Adjustments Dielectric Grease Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact. all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and Dielectric grease should not be applied to sealed remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any connectors.
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Maintenance speed control linkage (see Figure 17) until the tabs are positioned correctly. Figure 17 Viewed from Left Side of Unit 1. Neutral Safety Switch 3. 5/16 inch (7.9 cm) Figure 18 2. Actuating Tab Viewed from Left Side of Unit 1.
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Maintenance to be held down and the park brake must be clockwise about 1/4 turn at a time, stopping disengaged whenever speed control levers are to move the speed control forward and back moved out of the neutral position. to neutral. Recheck the drive wheel rotation to see if further adjustment is necessary.
Maintenance PTO Safety Switch stands, and carefully lower machine to the ground. Mounted to a tab on the inside left side of the fuel tank support. Tracking Adjustment 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake.
Maintenance Cleaning Clean Debris From Machine Service Interval: Before each use or daily Clean Engine and Exhaust 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. System Area 2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the Service Interval: Before each use or daily machine and cutting deck, especially under deck (May be required more...
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Maintenance If a battery is being replaced or if the unit containing the battery is no longer operating and is being scrapped, take the battery to a local certified recycling center. If no local recycling is available return the battery to any certified battery reseller.
2. LPG tank is overfilled. 2. Take tank to an approved LPG provider to bleed off some fuel. 3. LPG tank is not an Exmark approved 3. Remove tank and replace with an Exmark vapor tank. approved LPG vapor tank.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 16. Faulty spark plug. 16. Clean, adjust or replace spark plug. See Check Spark Plug section in Maintenance for proper spark plug gap. 17. Spark plug wire is not connected. 17. Check the spark plug wire connection. Engine loses power 1.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Check belt for damage; replace if necessary. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement All implied warranties of merchantability (that the parts.
Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By:...
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Figure 22 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 20 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 20 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
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SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE FULL SUSPENSION SEAT ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT SUN SHADE HITCH KIT TRASH CONTAINER LIGHT KIT...
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