Table Of Contents - Exmark Quest 4500-450 Operator's Manual

Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ....................... 8
Specifications ....................................................... 13
Model Numbers ............................................ 13
Systems ......................................................... 13
Dimensions................................................... 14
Torque Requirements .................................... 15
Product Overview ................................................ 15
Operation ............................................................. 16
Controls ........................................................ 16
Operating Instructions .................................. 17
Recommended Gasoline................................ 18
Checking the Engine Oil Level....................... 19
Starting the Engine........................................ 19
Operating the Blades ..................................... 20
Stopping the Engine ...................................... 20
The Safety Interlock System........................... 21
Driving Forward or Backward........................ 21
Stopping the Machine.................................... 22
Adjusting the Height of Cut ........................... 22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers..................... 23
Positioning the Seat ....................................... 23
Changing the Seat Ride Suspension ................ 24
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers ............. 24
Pushing the Machine by Hand........................ 24
Side Discharge............................................... 25
Transporting ................................................. 25
Operating Tips ............................................. 26
Maintenance ......................................................... 28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 28
Premaintenance Procedures .............................. 29
Raising the Seat ............................................. 29
Accessing the Battery .................................... 29
Periodic Maintenance ....................................... 29
Lubrication.................................................... 29
Engine Maintenance...................................... 30
Servicing the Engine Oil ................................ 31
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level ................... 32
Change the Hydraulic System Filter................ 33
Servicing the Spark Plug ................................ 33
Cleaning the Blower Housing......................... 34
Fuel System Maintenance .............................. 35
Electrical System Maintenance....................... 35
Charging the Battery...................................... 36
Servicing the Fuses and Relay......................... 37
Drive System Maintenance ............................ 38
Checking the Tire Pressure ............................ 38
Mower Maintenance ...................................... 38
Servicing the Cutting Blades .......................... 38
Mower Belt Maintenance ............................... 40
Leveling the Mower Deck .............................. 41
Adjusting the Blade Slope .............................. 42
Replacing the Discharge Deflector ................. 44
Adjustments ..................................................... 45
Tracking Adjustment ..................................... 45
Cleaning ........................................................... 45
Washing the Underside of the Mower ............. 45
Storage ................................................................. 47
Cleaning and Storage ..................................... 47
Troubleshooting ................................................... 48
Schematics ........................................................... 50
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