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Exmark FMD524 Operator's Manual

Exmark FMD524 Operator's Manual

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FMD524/FMD604
For Serial Nos.
790,000 & Higher
Part No. 4500-364 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 FMD524/FMD604 For Serial Nos. 790,000 & Higher Part No. 4500-364 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 ............8 Model Numbers ..........8 Systems ............8 Dimensions............. 8 Torque Requirements ........9 Product Overview ..........9 Operation .............

  • Page 5: Safety

    Preparation This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME • Only use on machines approved by Exmark. ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! • Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing protection.

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Storage

    Safety – Whenever you leave the mower. 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: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 790,000 and Higher FMD524; FMD604 Systems • Deck Depth: – 52 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) Tires & Wheels – 60 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) Front Caster • Cutting Height Adjustment: Semi-Pneumatic Adjusts from 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) to 4 1/2...

  • Page 9: Torque Requirements

    Product Overview Torque Requirements Product Overview Bolt Location Torque Cutter Housing Spindle 140–145 ft-lb (190–197 N-m) Blade Mounting Bolt 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m) (lubricate with anti-seize) Engine Deck/Mower 30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m) Deck Support Mount Bolts Anti-Scalp Roller Nyloc 30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m) Nut See Figure 7 Anti-Scalp Roller Whizlock 30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m)

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation Operation Adjusting the Cutting Height WARNING When the two front support rod hairpins are removed from the mower deck, the weight of the tractor section may cause the front frame of the unit to rise suddenly. If the unit rises suddenly, injury may occur.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Anti-Scalp Rollers

    Operation Figure 6 For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (90 mm) use the bottom hole. The rollers will still be effective against scalping. 1. Anti-scalp roller 2. Cutting height mounting bracket Figure 5 For Maximum Deck Flotation, place the rollers Left Hand Side Shown one hole position lower.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being The engine can become very hot. Touching made, someone could start the engine. a hot engine can cause severe burns. Accidental starting of the engine could Allow the engine to cool completely before seriously injure you or other bystanders.

  • Page 13: Check For Loose Hardware

    Pivots serious personal injury or death. (Mower Deck) Always install the original Exmark blades, blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown. * See step 3 for special lubrication instructions on the front caster pivots and the Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs section for special lubrication Check for Loose Hardware instructions on the front casters wheel hubs.

  • Page 14: Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs

    6. Pack the bearings with a NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease. 7. Insert one bearing, one new seal into the wheel. Note: Seals (Exmark PN 103-0063) must be replaced. 8. If the axle assembly has had both spacer nuts removed (or broken loose), apply a thread locking adhesive to one spacer nut and thread onto the axle with the wrench flats facing outward.

  • Page 15: Mobil Hts Grease (Or Food-Grade Anti-Seize)

    Maintenance Adjustments Mobil HTS Grease (Or Food-Grade Anti-seize) Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and Mobil HTS grease (or food-grade anti-seize) is used remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any in the following locations: adjustments to the unit.

  • Page 16: 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. Raise deck to the transport (maximum cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.

  • Page 17: 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 18 No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation special emission system coverage. or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized All implied warranties of merchantability (that the...
  • Page 20 SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE FULL SUSPENSION SEAT ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS) DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT SUN SHADE HITCH KIT TRASH CONTAINER LIGHT KIT...

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