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For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
For Serial Nos.
440,000 & Higher
Part No. 103-4873
www.mymowerparts.com

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  • Page 1 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Serial Nos. 440,000 & Higher Part No. 103-4873 www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 2 Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. 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 evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark mower.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY .....................PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol..................1 1.2 Training ......................1 1.3 Preparation ..................... 1 - 3 1.4 Operation ....................3 - 6 1.5 Maintenance & Storage................6 1.6 Riding Attachments ..................

  • Page 6: Safety

    MAY result in minor or moderate injury. 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.
  • Page 7 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.

  • Page 8: Operation

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.
  • Page 9 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Severe burns can occur on contact. ♦ Debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
  • Page 10 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 • Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases. • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.

  • Page 11: Maintenance & Storage

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1.4.17 Do Not mow with the grass deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly. 1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others.

  • Page 12: Riding Attachments

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1.6 RIDING ATTACHMENTS 1.6.1 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 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels.
  • Page 13 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 PART NO. 1-513746 LOCATION: On Engine Blower Housing Next to Muffler PART NO. 1-523552 LOCATION: On Top of Hydraulic Tank PART NO. 103-1798 LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 103-2103 LOCATION: On Park Brake Lever PART NO.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 440,000 & Higher: VH3215KAC; VH3615KAC; VH4815KAC; VH5217KAC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner's Manual. 2.2.2 3600 RPM (No Load). 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1...

  • Page 15: Dimensions

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 2.9.3 Blade Size: 32” 36” 48” 52” 16.25 in. 18.00 in. 16.25 in. 18.00 in. Length (41.3 cm) (45.7 cm) (41.3 cm) (45.7 cm) 2.9.4 Type of Drive: Manual engagement of belt with over-center lock. Belt tension is adjustable via turnbuckle.
  • Page 16 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 3.6 Install casters to front of deck using appropriate hardware from the bolt bag (eight 3/8 x 3/4" bolts and eight 3/8" whizlock nuts); tightening the lower four bolts first, then the top four.
  • Page 17 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 3.11 Connect the PTO engagement linkage to the bell crank on the font, left hand side of the engine deck. Insert rod through the hole from the outside and fasten with hairpin cotter from bolt bag.
  • Page 18 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 FIGURE 4 DRIVE LEVER LINKAGE INSTALLATION 3.16 Install park brake lever: Refer to Figure 5. Install the park brake lever to the inside of the park brake bracket with the lever facing outward using the hardware installed in the park brake bracket pivot.

  • Page 19: Controls

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 3.18 The muffler is installed onto the engine exhaust manifold but rotated rearward to fit the crate. Loosen the clamp, rotate the muffler ahead and secure the bracket on the muffler to the bracket on the engine with the hardware provided. Tighten the clamp.
  • Page 20 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4.1.5 Neutral Lock Latch: Located at the end of the handles. The purpose of these latches is to allow the operator to lock the drive levers in a "neutral" position where neither of the drive wheels are engaged in either a forward or reverse direction.

  • Page 21: Pre-Start

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4.1.12 Drive Wheel Release Valves: Located on the top rear corner of the hydrostatic pumps. Drive wheel release valves are used to release the hydro-static drive system to allow the machine to be moved by hand without the engine running. With a 5/8”...
  • Page 22 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Pull recoil rope to start engine. After engine warms up, gradually push in the choke control. DO NOT run warm engine with the choke in the “ON” position. NOTE: Kawasaki engines generally need to be “choked” even when warm.
  • Page 23 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Slowly squeeze and hold both drive levers in the neutral position and move both neutral lock latches from the neutral lock position. Do Not squeeze both drive levers all the way back, this will cause the drive wheels to be engaged in the reverse direction.

  • Page 24: Transporting

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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.

  • Page 25: Periodic Maintenance

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 5.1.1 Check engine oil level. Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual Make sure engine is on a level surface. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
  • Page 26 Check safety interlock system. Service Interval: Daily For your safety, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operator Presence Controls (OPC). When either the PTO is engaged, or the speed control lever is not in neutral and both hands are removed from the handles, the mower engine MUST stop.
  • Page 27 Service Interval: After First 250 hrs, then yearly thereafter. Note: Use Exmark Part No. 1-513211 for Summer use above 32° F (0° C)and use Part No. 1-523541 for Winter use below 32° F (0° C). (Refer to 2.6.2 for Filter Specifications.)
  • Page 28 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off of the ground. Run machine to allow any other air to be purged from the hydraulic system and recheck the oil level.
  • Page 29 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 If either drive wheel still does not rotate, stop and repeat steps (d) through (e) above for the respective pump. If wheels rotate slowly, the system may prime after additional running. Check oil level as stated in Section 5.1.8.
  • Page 30 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below. SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART NO. OF SERVICE PIVOT POINT PLACES INTERVAL 1. PTO Engagement Upper Bellcrank Weekly 5.1.14 Check spark plugs. Service Interval: See Engine Owners Manual Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

  • Page 31: Adjustments

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5.1.20 An anti-seize compound is used on the following locations: Between the blade drive and pump drive sheaves and engine crankshaft. 5.1.21 Mobil HTS grease (or food-grade antisieze) is used in the following locations: Between the cutter housing spindle and bearings.
  • Page 32 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 e) Reposition the mounting bracket to the desired height and reinstall the bottom hardware. f) Tighten all hardware and remount drive wheels. (1.3 cm) (.47 cm) FIGURE 10 AXLE and CASTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Refer to the following chart to properly adjust desired cutting height.
  • Page 33 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 FIGURE 11 ANTI-SCALP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT (52” MODELS ONLY) 5.2.4 PTO Engagement Linkage Adjustment: Located between the PTO engagement bellcrank and PTO engagement assist arm beneath the front, left hand corner of the engine deck.
  • Page 34 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Belt must be tight enough so it does not slip during heavy loads while cutting grass. Over-tensioning will reduce belt and spindle bearing life. To adjust belt tension, loosen the 5/16" whizlock nut on turnbuckle and rotate the turn buckle;...
  • Page 35 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 (.32 - .47 cm) FIGURE 14 BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 5.2.8 Belt Guide Adjustment: Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug wire(s). Engage the PTO.
  • Page 36 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 (.79 cm) FIGURE 17 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENT Adjust Neutral Control Linkages 1. Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off of the ground.
  • Page 37 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Adjust Hydro Control Linkages: 1. Place the speed control lever in the “neutral” position. This adjustment is again made with rear of machine on jack stands and engine running at full throttle. OPC levers will have to be held down and the park brake must be disengaged whenever speed control levers are moved out of the neutral position.
  • Page 38 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 2. Adjust the linkage length by loosening the jam nuts at both ends of the linkage and rotating the linkage in the ball joints. Lengthen the linkage if the tire is turning in reverse and shorten the linkage if the tire is creeping forward.

  • Page 39: Waste Disposal

    IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorized Exmark service dealer. - 34 - www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 40: Belt Routing (Mower Decks)

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 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 41: Wiring Diagram

    For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 9. WIRING DIAGRAM 10. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM - 36 - www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 42: Warranty

    (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship. Owner’s Responsibilities This warranty applies to Exmark turf equipment sold in the US The Exmark turf equipment, including any defective part, or Canada. This warranty may only be assigned or transferred must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer to a second (or third) owner by an authorized Exmark dealer.
  • Page 43 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE ETC.) - 38 - www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 44 For Exmark Mower Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF PRODUCTS FOR TURF CARE ® ® LAZER Z LAZER Z ® ® LAZER Z LAZER Z ® TURF RANGER VIKING HYDRO ® ® TURF TRACER TURF TRACER ®...

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