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For Serial Nos. 600,000 & Higher Part No. 109-2279 Rev B.
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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. 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.
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3. Exmark being unable to ship the part and the Exmark parts order is received by 3:00 p.m., central time, Exmark pays for the part and freight. 4. If the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper (UPS), the shipper pays for the freight and Exmark pays for the part.
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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.
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. 1.2 TRAINING 1.2.1 Regard the Exmark mower as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit. 1.2.2 Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders. POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison.
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DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
1.4 OPERATION Although hazard control and accident prevention partially are dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
1.4.16 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation. 1.4.17 Do Not mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly. 1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others.
When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components. 1.6.4 New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. 1.6.5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface.
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PART NO. 103-4930 LOCATION: Right of Choke PART NO. 103-4892 LOCATION: Right of Throttle Control on RH Tank PART NO. 1-303508 LOCATION: Front Right Corner Top of Mower Deck PART NO. 1-403005 LOCATION: Left and Right Corners of Mower Deck PART NO.
PART NO. 103-9116 LOCATION: Bottom of Back Side of Seat PART NO. 107-2112 LOCATION: Top Center of Floorpan 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 600,000 & Higher: LCT18BV483; LCT21BV523; LCT23BV603 2.2 ENGINE: 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See Your Engine Owner’s Manual 2.2.2 RPM: Full Speed: 3600 RPM (No Load) Idle: 1500 RPM 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM...
2.10.2 Overall Length: Roll Bar - Up Roll Bar - Down 2.10.3 Overall Height: 2.10.4 Tread Width: (center to center of tires, widthwise) Drive Wheels Front Casters 2.10.5 Wheel Base: 2.10.6 Curb Weight: 2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS Bolt Location Cutter Housing Spindle Nut (secured with threadlocker) 140-145 ft-lbs. (190-197 N-m) Blade Mounting Bolt ...
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MOTION CONTROL POSITIONS By moving both levers an equal amount forward or back from the neutral position the machine can be caused to move forward or backward in a straight line. Movement of the left lever forward will cause the left drive wheel to rotate in a forward direction.
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3.1.4 PTO Engagement Switch: Located on the right tank. Switch must be pulled out to the “ROTATE” position to engage the blades. Switch is pushed in to the “STOP” position to stop the blades. 3.1.5 Choke Control: Located on the right fuel tank. Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine.
3.2 PRE-START 3.2.1 Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean, fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used; however, combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service.
POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip-over. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Backward tip-over of the unit could cause serious injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp. ♦...
POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ The engine can become very hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area. 4.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 4.1.1 Check engine oil level:...
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Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
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HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Always re-install original Exmark blades, blade bushings, spring disc washers, and blade bolts in the correct positions as shown.
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NOTE: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER. IMPORTANT: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.
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4.1.11 Check hydraulic oil level: Service Interval: 40 hr. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not add oil. Use only Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil.
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Pack the bearings with a NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease. Insert (1) bearing, (1) new seal into the wheel. NOTE: Seals (Exmark PN 103-0063) must be replaced. If the axle assembly has had both spacer nuts removed (or broken loose), apply a thread locking adhesive to (1) spacer nut and thread onto the axle with the wrench flats facing outward.
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Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing. With the open end of the wheel facing up, fill the area inside the wheel around the axle full of NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease. Insert the second bearing and new seal into the wheel.
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Change hydraulic system filter: Service Interval: After First 250 hrs. NOTE: Use only Exmark Part No. 1-513211 for Summer use above 32° F (0°C) or Part No. 1-523541 for Winter use below 32° F (0°C). Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
4.1.25 Fuel Tank – mounting hardware specification. When installing the nuts onto the fuel tank studs, fully tighten the nyloc nut and back off 1/2 turn. This allows for normal fuel tank expansion and contraction with changes in temperature and fuel levels. 4.1.26 Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242”...
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To transport, move lever back up to transport (or 4.5” (11.4 cm) cutting height) position. Adjust anti-scalp rollers for Normal Operating Conditions. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Place rollers in one of the positions shown in Figure 6.
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10 1/2" (26.7 cm) For 44” Deck ADJUST FRONT DECK 10” (25.4 cm) For 48” Deck HEIGHT HERE 9 1/2" (24.1 cm) For 52” & 60” Deck SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT SPRING COMPRESSION ADJUSTMENT Recheck that blocks fit just snugly under the deck skirt and that the tension on all the chains are approximately equal.
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Turn the linkage until the distance from the lower front corner of the brake bar measures 1” (2.5 cm) to 1 5/16”(3.3 cm), depending on the type of park brake installed, with the park brake disengaged See Figure 8 or 9. Tighten the jam nuts loosened in step d).
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4.2.8 Electric Clutch Adjustment: No adjustment necessary. 4.2.9 Reverse Indicator Adjustment: Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Unhook seat latch and tilt seat forward. Begin with either the left or right motion control lever. Move lever to the neutral position and pull lever back until the clevis pin (on arm below pivot shaft) contacts the end of the slot (just beginning to put pressure on spring), See Figure 11.
Run the unit at least 5 minutes with the drive levers at full forward speed to bring hydraulic system oil up to operating temperature. Unhook seat latch and tilt seat forward. Loosen lock nuts from the ball joints at each end of the RH pump control linkage (See Figure 11).
5. WASTE DISPOSAL 5.1 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. 5.2 BATTERY DISPOSAL POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦...
NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use.
Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of two years.
Manufacturing Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. As the equipment owner, you should however be aware that Exmark Manufacturing Company may deny you warranty coverage if your emission warranty parts have failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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