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on the purchase of your new Exmark mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give
you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble–free operation. If additional information is needed, or should you require trained
mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer,
always give the model number and serial number of your mower as well as the part number, description and quantity of the part needed.
The Serial No. plate is located on the top of the mower deck on the right hand corner of the machine. For ease of ordering and reference,
we suggest that you record the information requested in the following identification table.
Place Model No. and Serial No. Label Here
(Included in Literature Pack)
or Fill in Below
Model No.
Serial No.
Engine Model No. and Spec. No. (Code)
Engine Serial No (E/No)
Date Purchased
For Serial Nos.
440,000 & Higher
Part No. 3329-962
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- Page 1 If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer, always give the model number and serial number of your mower as well as the part number, description and quantity of the part needed.
- Page 2 Keep gasoline away from eyes and skin. Never siphon gasoline by mouth. Exmark reserves the right to make changes to add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.
- Page 3 UPS has initiated a Saturday delivery program to many areas of the continental United States and can be requested for an overnight shipment on Friday to be delivered Saturday. The next day air charge, plus the Saturday delivery fee will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Exmark Mfg. will assume no responsibility for Saturday delivery shipments.
- Page 4 If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor. All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations. They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them for you from the factory.
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General Lawn Mower Safety ....Exmark Lawn Mower Safety .... -
Page 6: Specifications
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with 21 in. (53 cm) the following instructions may result in personal injury. - Page 7 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult. Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter the area. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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Page 8: Exmark Lawn Mower Safety
Exmark Lawn Mower Safety The following list contains safety information specific to Exmark products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI/OPEI standard. This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass or, when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass. -
Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals
52-2610 (Hand-push model only) Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from the attachment discharge area, the underside of the lawn mower, and any moving parts while the engine is running. Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. -
Page 10: Assembly
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Installing the Handle 1. Mount the handle to the outside of the lawn mower housing (using the bottom hole) with 2 5/16–18 x 1–1/4 in. cap screws, washers, and thin nylon insert locknuts. -
Page 11: Installing The Starter Rope
Installing the Starter Rope Pull the starter rope through the rope guide on the handle (Fig. 2). Figure 2 1. Starter rope 2. Rope guide Note: To make the rope easier to install, squeeze the control bar on the handle. Installing the Fuel Tank and the Fuel Line 1. -
Page 12: Before Starting
To add oil: 1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface. 2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 7). 3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap counterclockwise and pulling it out. -
Page 13: Filling The Fuel Tank With Gasoline
Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline For best results, use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. To ensure freshness, purchase only the quantity of gasoline that you expect to use in 30 days. Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer engine life. -
Page 14: Operation
1. Release the blade control bail and move the throttle control to the 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug if you do not use the lawn mower or if you leave it unattended. m-7280 Figure 10 (Choke) position... -
Page 15: Operating The Blade And The Self-Propel Drive
C position without sliding the blade control bail to the right. The lawn mower has 3 ground speeds. 1 is slow, 2 is medium, and 3 is fast. The ground speed control is located at the rear of the belt cover (Fig. -
Page 16: Using The Grass Bag
Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, install a new Exmark replacement bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. Important Do not overfill the bag. -
Page 17: Operating Tips
Avoid striking trees, walls, curbs, or other solid objects. Never deliberately mow over any object. If the lawn mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and examine the lawn mower for damage. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check the engine oil level. Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds of releasing the bail;... -
Page 19: Checking The Engine Oil Level
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 5. Turn off the garden hose. 6. Start the lawn mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry out the moisture on the lawn mower and its components. -
Page 20: Cleaning The Discharge Tunnel And Plug
Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel and cause serious injury or kill the operator or bystanders. Never start or operate the lawn mower unless one of the following is true: The discharge tunnel plug is locked securely in the discharge tunnel. -
Page 21: Maintaining The Cutting Blade
6. Raise the left side of the lawn mower to drain the oil into the drain pan. Note: You can also remove the oil from the crankcase using an oil extractor. 7. Lower the left side of the lawn mower. -
Page 22: Emptying The Fuel Tank And Cleaning The Fuel Filter
The blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. Installing the Blade 1. Install a sharp, balanced Exmark blade, the accelerator, the lock washer, and the blade bolt. The sail of the blade must point toward the top of the lawn mower housing for proper installation. -
Page 23: Lubricating The Pivot Arms
Note: Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals. Adjusting the Self-propel Drive Self-propel Model only If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward when the control bar is more than 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the handle, adjust the wheel drive control knob on the rear of the gear box. -
Page 24: Servicing The Spark Plug
Servicing the Spark Plug Check the spark plug after every 100 operating hours. Use an NGK BPR5ES spark plug or equivalent. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 10). 3. -
Page 25: Lubricating The Gear Case
Lubricating the Gear Case After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case. 1. Remove the grass bag. 2. Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the belt cover opening (Fig. 31). Figure 31 1. Belt cover 2. Grease fitting 3. -
Page 26: Servicing The Wheels
To prepare the lawn mower for off-season storage, perform the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer to Maintenance on page 14. Store the lawn mower in a cool, clean, dry place. Cover the lawn mower to keep it clean and protected. Preparing the Fuel System... -
Page 27: Preparing The Engine
5. Install the spark plug but do not connect the wire to the spark plug. General Information 1. Clean the lawn mower housing. Refer to Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower Housing on page 15. 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Exmark designed and built your lawn mower for trouble-free operation. Check the following components and items carefully, and refer to Maintenance on page 14 for more information. If a problem continues, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. Problem Engine does not start... - Page 29 Problem Lawn mower or engine vibrates excessively Uneven cutting pattern Discharge chute plugs Lawn mower does not self-propel (Self-propel model only) Possible Causes 1. The blade is bent or is out of balance. 2. The blade mounting bolt is loose.
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Page 30: Limited Warranty Exmark Turf Equipment
Exmark and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship. - Page 31 SERVICE RECORD Date Description Work Done Service Done By...
- Page 32 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 2003 EXMARK MFG. CO. INC. INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 BEATRICE, NE 68310 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LAZER Z...