Checking The Hydraulic Oil Level - Exmark Quest 4500-450 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Clean the area around the drain plug and on the
machine frame. Place a pan underneath machine
directly below the drain hole in the frame as
shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21
1. Oil drain
2. Oil drain plug
5. Remove the oil drain plug (Figure 21 ). Remove
the oil fill cap/dipstick (Figure 20).
Figure 22
1. Oil filter
6. Be sure to allow ample time for complete
drainage.
7. Remove the old filter and wipe off the mounting
pad (Figure 22).
8. When the oil has drained completely, install the
oil drain plug. Tighten the plug to 14 N-m (125
3. Pan
2. Gasket
in-lb) torque. Wipe up any excess oil on the frame
(Figure 21 ).
Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling
center.
9. Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket
on the new filter.
10. Install the replacement oil filter to the mounting
pad. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber
gasket contacts the pad, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Figure 22).
11. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
oil into the filler tube—use oil recommended in
the Engine Owner's Manual.
12. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly
into place.
13. Check the oil level (Figure 20); refer to Checking
the Oil Level.
14. Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full
mark. Do Not overfill.
15. Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly
into place.
16. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Checking the Hydraulic Oil
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check expansion tank and if necessary add Exmark
Premium Hydro oil to the FULL COLD line.
1. Engine
32
Figure 23
2. Expansion tank