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Exmark FR524 Operator's Manual

Exmark FR524 Operator's Manual

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FR524/FR604/
FR724
For Serial Nos.
720,000 & Higher
Part No. 4500-230 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 FR524/FR604/ FR724 For Serial Nos. 720,000 & Higher Part No. 4500-230 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............3 Safety ..............5 Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 Safe Operating Practices ........5 Safety and Instructional Decals ....... 7 Specifications ............9 Model Numbers ..........9 Systems ............9 Dimensions............. 9 Torque Requirements ........10 Setup ..............11 Assemble Deck to FrontRunner.....

  • Page 5: Safety

    This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME • Do Not modify the FrontRunner cutting deck. ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! • Only use on machines approved by Exmark. • Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing Figure 2 protection.

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Storage

    Safety WARNING Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. • Do Not operate the machine without guards, shields, and safety devices in place and working properly. •...

  • Page 7: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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.
  • Page 8 Safety 103-8425 109-2376 109-2993 109-2354 109-3148 109-2359...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 720,000 and Higher FR524; FR604; FR724 Systems • Deck: Full floating deck is attached to out-front support Tires & Wheels frame. Six anti-scalp rollers provide maximum turf protection. Deck design allows for bagging, Front Caster mulching, or side discharge.

  • Page 10: Torque Requirements

    Specifications Curb Weight: 52 inch Deck 60 inch Deck 72 inch Deck 393 lb (178 kg) 434 lb (197 kg) 514 lb (233 kg) Torque Requirements Bolt Location Torque Blade Mounting Bolt 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m) (lubricate with anti-seize) Gearbox Mounting Bolts 16-18 ft-lb (22-24 N-m) Drive Shaft Set Screw 18 ft-lb (24 N-m)

  • Page 11: Setup

    Tip-over could cause serious injury or death. When operating a FrontRunner tractor without an approved Exmark front mount attachment, observe the following: • Limit operation to minimum required to install a different front mount attachment.
  • Page 12 Setup 7. Insert the hitch latch retaining pins into the hitch pin lock. The deck is now locked onto the tractor. 8. Reinstall the key and turn the switch to the “run” position. Do Not start the engine. 9. Align the cylinder rod end to the top hole of the float link bracket and insert the pin as shown in Figure 5.

  • Page 13: Deck Removal

    2. Disconnect the drive shaft by pulling back on the Important: Do Not transport FrontRunner spring loaded collar and pulling away from the tractor without an approved Exmark front mount splined shaft (see Figure 8). Lay the drive shaft attachment.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    Operation Product Overview Operation Deck Raising and Lowering Setting the Cutting Height The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted from 1 to 5 inches (2.5 cm to 12.7 cm) infinitely variable. 1. The key must be in the “run” position to set the cut height.
  • Page 15 Operation For Maximum Deck Flotation, place the rollers 2. Fully extend the cylinder to unload the fold lock one hole position lower. Rollers should maintain levers. 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) clearance to the ground. Do 3. Rotate the fold lock levers, located on each side Not adjust the rollers to support the deck.
  • Page 16 Operation 4. If the full fold pin was used when the deck was folded, remove it from the float link and place it in the storage location under the floor pan. 5. Fully extend the cylinder until it stops. Confirm that the latches are in the locked position.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any...

  • Page 18: Check For Loose Hardware

    6. Fill gearbox with Mobil SHC (synthetic) 75W-90 serious personal injury or death. gear lube oil until level with oil drain/fill plug. Always install the original Exmark blades, Note: Mower deck should remain level to the blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown.

  • Page 19: Lubricate Grease Fittings

    Maintenance Lubricate Grease Fittings 3. Lubricate caster pivots once a year. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread grease zerk in hole and Note: See chart for service intervals. pump with grease until it oozes out around top bearing. Remove grease zerk and thread plug back 1.

  • Page 20: Adjustments

    Maintenance Adjustments measure 4 1/4 inches to give the recommended 1/4 inch positive rake (see Figure 18). Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the unit.

  • Page 21: Cleaning

    Maintenance Cleaning Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. 2. Fold mower deck and secure in latched position. See Raising the Mower Deck to the Service Figure 20 Position section in Operation.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.
  • Page 23 No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation included with the product. or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or...
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  • Page 26: Service Record

    Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By:...
  • Page 28 SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT SNOW BLADE HITCH KIT SUN SHADE LAZERLOCKER TRASH CONTAINER LIGHT KIT TURF STRIPER MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM...

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