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♦ Keep away from eyes and skin. ♦ Never siphon by mouth. 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...
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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.
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IF PROPER PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. 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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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also known to the State of California to cause birth defects. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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 ♦...
1.4.5 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass; and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed. 1.4.6 Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.
♦ Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system before performing any work on the hydraulic system. 1.6 RIDING ATTACHMENTS Use only Exmark riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. 1.7 SAFETY SIGNS 1.7.1...
Apply only to a clean, dry surface. Smooth to remove any air bubbles. 1.7.6 Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels. They are critical to the safe operation of your Exmark commercial mower. PART NO. 613295 LOCATION: Console PART NO.
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PART NO. 523552 LOCATION: On Top of PART NO. 323540 Hydraulic Tank LOCATION: Front of Mower Deck Top Surface PART NO. 303508 LOCATION: On Top RH Surface PART NO. 303517 of Mower Deck LOCATION: LH Side of Rear Surface of Engine Deck PART NO.
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NOTE: Place spring washer cone side against bolt head (cupped side away from head) and install to inside of engine deck (as shown in Figure 1). Install with whizlock nuts to the outside of the support frame. Tighten until spring washers are flat. 3.3.4 Position tractor with cutter deck support frame in place, over the cutter deck.
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FIG. 3 STATIONARY IDLER INSTALLATION 3.3.7 Adjust cutting height of deck and anti-scalp rollers (See Adjustment Section 5.2.1). SERVICE ENGINE: See Engine Operator's Manual. SERVICE BATTERY: Machine is shipped with battery dry. 3.5.1 Remove battery cover from machine. Disconnect the battery cables (negative (black) cable first) and remove battery.
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3.5.2 Place battery on a level surface and remove vent caps. 3.5.3 Fill cells with battery grade sulfuric acid (1.265 specific gravity). Fill until halfway between top of separators and bottom of vent well. 3.5.4 Let battery stand for 1/2 hour after filling. If battery acid level has fallen, refill to level above plates.
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Controls 4.1.1 Drive Levers: Located on each side of the upper handle assembly directly below the handle grips (See Figure 4). These levers individually control the speed and direction of each drive wheel. When the speed control lever is moved out of the neutral position and the neutral lock latches are moved into the drive position, as shown in Figure 4, and the drive levers are released, the drive wheels are engaged in the forward direction.
4.1.6 Throttle Control: Located on the control console’s right side next to the choke control. The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving the throttle control forward will increase engine speed and moving it to the rear will decrease engine speed.
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DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ DO NOT smoke while refueling, and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by spark.
CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ If the ignition is in the “ON” position there is potential for sparks and engagement of components. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts could accidentally engage causing personal injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ If the neutral lock latches are not completely engaged the drive levers could unexpectedly slip into the forward drive position. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ If the drive levers slip into the drive position the unit could lurch forward and cause injury or property damage.
4.4 TRANSPORTING WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Loading the mower onto a trailer without strong enough or properly supported ramps could be dangerous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ The ramps could collapse causing the unit to fall, which could cause injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦...
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5.1.1 Check engine oil level. Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual Make sure engine is stopped and on a level surface. Check with engine cool. Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick. DO NOT screw into place. Remove dipstick and check oil level.
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OPC levers - engine MUST stop. If machine does not pass any of these tests, DO NOT operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER. IMPORTANT: It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms, be in place and in proper operating condition prior to mowing.
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Service Interval: After First 250 hrs, then yearly thereafter. Note: Use only Exmark P/N 513211 for Summer use above 32° F (0° C) or P/N 523541 for Winter use below 32° F (0° C). (Refer to Section 2.6.2 for filter specifications) Place unit on a level surface, stop engine and remove key.
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Fill reservoir to top of baffle as stated in Section 5.1.8. Loosen filter 1/2 turn and allow a small amount of oil to leak from the oil filter (this allows air to be purged from the oil filter and supply hose from the hydraulic reservoir).
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Thoroughly clean the area around each of the charge pump housings. To “prime” charge pump, loosen two hex socket head capscrews (shown in Figure 6) 1-1/2 turns only. Make sure engine is not running. Lift the charge pump housing upward and wait for a steady flow of oil to flow out from under the housing.
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LUBRICATION CHART FITTING INITIAL No. of SERVICE LOCATIONS PUMPS PLACES INTERVAL 1. Caster Wheel Bearings Daily 2. Caster Pivots Daily 3. Idler Pivots (Mower Deck) Weekly 4. Idler Pivot (Pump Drive) Weekly 5. Hydro Control Arm Weekly Support Bushings No. 4 (Idler Pivot (Pump Drive)) Located Under Engine Deck No.
Square head setscrews on Hydro pump control arms. Shoulder bolts in ends of speed control crank. OPC lever setscrews. Electric clutch retaining bolt. Pump drive idler pivot bolt. Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or “Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I or Retaining II” are used on the following: OPC lever hubs and cross-shaft NOTE: Care must be used not to bond the bearing, next to each OPC hub, to the cross shaft which could cause binding of the OPC levers and...
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Adjust anti-scalp rollers for Normal Operating Conditions. Place rollers in one of the positions shown in Fig. 7. Rollers will maintain 3/4 in. (19 mm) clearance to the ground to minimize gouging and roller wear or damage. For Maximum Deck Flotation, place rollers one hole position lower. Rollers should maintain 1/4 in.
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Note: The OPC levers must be held down whenever the speed control lever is out of the neutral position or the engine will kill. 3. Squeeze the respective drive lever until an increased resistance is felt; this is where neutral should be. Make sure you have not reached the end of the neutral lock latch slot.
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After adjusting the left hydro control linkage, move the speed control lever to the mid-speed position and then back to the neutral position. Recheck the left drive wheel rotation to see if further adjustment is necessary - be sure the speed control lever is in the neutral position.
4. If the unit tracks to one side or the other, turn the quick track knob. Turn the knob right to “steer” right, turn the knob left to “steer” left. 5.2.6 Hydro Pump Spring Tension Setting For medium or heavy duty drive conditions such as operation with a sulky on steep slopes, a higher spring force may be required on the hydro pump control arms to prevent the drive system from stalling.
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NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example, starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank.
8. WIRING DIAGRAMS Engine Deck Wiring Diagram NOTE: All connectors are viewed from the wire input side of the connector. Console Wiring Diagram NOTE: All connectors are viewed from the wire input side of the connector. - 33 -...
The Exmark turf equipment, including any defective part, must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period. The warranty shall extend to cost to repair or replace(as determined by Exmark) the defective part, including labor. The expense of delivering the mower to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid for by the owner.
Exmark, within the prescribed time, the enclosed warranty registration card. The sole liability of Exmark with respect to this warranty shall be repair and replacement as set forth herein. Exmark shall have no liability for any other cost, loss or damage, including but not limited to, any incidental or consequential loss or damage.
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