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Exmark VH15KA362 User's Manual

1. 1 3 8 3 5 cm 1 5 8 4 1cm 1 7 8 4 8 cm 2 1 8 5 4 cm 2 3 8 6 0 cm 1 3 8 3 5 cm 1 5 8 4 1cm 1 7 8 4 8 cm 2 1 8 5 4 cm 2 3 8 6 0 cm 1 7 8 4 8 cm 2 1 8 5 4 cm 2 3 8 6 0 cm 2 5 8 6 7 cm 3 Iz 2 1 4 5 7 cm 2 1 2 6 4 cm 2 1 2 6 4 cm 2 3 4 7 0 cm 2 3 8 6 0 cm 2 5 8 6 7 cm 2 1 8 5 4 cm 2 3 8 6 0 cm 2 5 8 6 7 cm 3 1 8 7 9 cm 2 1 4 5 7 cm 2 1 2 6 4 cm 3 1 4 8 3 cm 2 1 2 6 4 cm 2 3 4 7 0 cm 3 1 2 8 9 cm 2 3 8 6 0 cm 2 5 8 6 7 cm 3 1 8 7 9 cm 3 3 8 8 6 cm 2 1 2 6 4 cm 3 1 4 8 3 cm 3 7 6 3 1 4 8 3 cm 3 1 2 8 9 cm 3 1 4 8 3 cm 3 1 2 8 9 cm 3 3 4 9 5 cm 2 7 8 7 3 3 3 8 8 6 cm 3 1 8 7 9 cm 3 3 8 8 6 cm 3 5 8 9 2 cm 3 1 4 8 3 cm 3 1 2 8 9 cm 4 1 4 10 8cm IMPORTANT To achieve the highest quality of cut blades should be level with the ground or tipped slightly down at the front or 0 423 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 a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b With PTO engaged lever pulled up adjust the linkage length to where the lower end of the bellcrank just clears the axle support gusset See Fi
2. Provide adequate ventilation of any enclosed trailer to prevent build up of gasoline vapors especially at floor level Refuel only outdoors never inside an enclosed trailer sure all fuel tanks and gasoline storage containers have proper caps installed to prevent spillage and minimize vapor escaping into the trailer e Do not place any equipment that is leaking gasoline in an enclosed trailer OPERATION Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment these factors are also dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the equipment It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing A WARNING A 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 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Allow engine parts especially the muffler to cool before touching Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area e Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest covered grass covered or brush covered unimproved land 1 4 1 1 4 2 1 4 3 1 4 4 A WARNING
3. When the levers are released the OPC system senses that the operator has moved from the normal operating position and will kill the engine if either the speed control lever is not in the neutral position or the PTO is engaged 3 1 5 3 1 9 Speed Control Lever Located in middle of control console it controls the maximum forward speed and is infinitely variable from neutral 0 mph to 6 2 mph Park brake must be disengaged before speed control lever is moved out of neutral or engine will kill Drive Levers Located on each side of the upper handle assembly directly below the handle grips See Figure 1 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 2 and the drive levers are released the drive wheels are engaged in the forward direction Squeezing the left hand and or right hand lever causes the left hand and or right hand drive wheel respectively to slow down stop or reverse depending on how far each drive lever is squeezed Squeezing the drive levers beyond the neutral position causes the drive wheels to engage in the reverse direction regardless of the position of the neutral lock latches and the speed control lever 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
4. GREASE LUBRICATION CHART LOCATIONS PUMPS PLACES INTERVAL No 4 Idler Pivot Pump Drive Located Under Engine Deck 2 2 2 1 1 1 No 4 amp 6 Idler Pivots Disassemble and grease once a month under a No Load condition c Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART NO OF SERVICE 4 1 14 Check spark plugs Service Interval See Engine Owners Manual a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b Remove spark plugs check condition and adjust plug gap or replace with new plugs 4 1 15 4 1 16 4 1 17 4 1 18 4 1 19 4 1 20 4 1 21 4 1 22 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins Service Interval See Engine Owner s Manual a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins Also clean dust dirt and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause improper cooling c Make sure cooling shrouds are properly reinstalled Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating Change fuel filter Service Interval As Required a A fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine Replace when necessary Refer to Engine Operators Manual
5. SYSTEM WALK BEHIND ACCESSORIES GRASS CATCHER MICRO MULCH SYSTEM STEERABLE SULKY SULKY HITCH KIT TURF STRIPER Check us out on the Web www exmark com A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm PART NO 109 6455 Rev A 402 223 6300 ark MFG CO INC PRINTED IN U S A
6. Shield ENHANCED CONTROL SYSTEM 4 103 2242 DRIVE WHEEL RELEASE LOCATION LH Side of Console ae LU h Hl UO ENGINE Use 5 8 wrench MOWER One turn counterclockwise to release Do not over tighten V 103 4935 E N PART NO 103 4935 DE LOCATION Rear Center of m n gt Top Surface of EY ENHANCED CONTROL SYSTEM Engine Deck PART NO 103 2243 PART NO 103 5626 LOCATION RH Side of Console LOCATION 48 Deck 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 MODEL NUMBER Serial Nos 670 000 amp Higher VH15KA362 VH15KA483 2 2 ENGINE 2 2 1 Engine Specifications See your Engine Owner s Manual 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 2 2 3600 RPM No Load FUEL SYSTEM 2 3 1 Capacity 5 0 gal 18 9 L 2 3 2 Type of Fuel Regular unleaded gasoline 87 octane or higher In countries using the research method it should be a 90 octane minimum 2 3 3 Fuel Filter Replaceable in line 2 3 4 Fuel Shut Off Valve 1 4 turn SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Operator must have speed control lever in neutral and PTO disengaged to start engine Release of OPC levers will cause the engine to stop if speed control lever is not in neutral and or PTO is engaged STEERING BRAKE CONTROL Fingertip drive control levers provide independent speed control braking and neutral to each drive wheel for moving forward or reverse stopping and power turning 2 6 TRANSMISSIO
7. WARNING A POTENTIAL HAZARD The engine can become very hot WHAT CAN HAPPEN Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area 4 1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 4 1 1 Check engine oil level Service Interval See Engine Owner s Manual a Make sure engine is on a level surface Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop b 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 d If the oil level is low add oil as specified in the Engine Owner s Manual to bring the oil level up to the Full mark on the dipstick DO NOT OVERFILL IMPORTANT DO NOT operate the engine with oil level below the LOW or ADD mark or over the FULL mark 4 1 2 Clean engine air cooling system Service Interval See Engine Owner s Manual a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s 17 b Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding 4 1 3 Clean grass build up under deck and check mower blades Service Interval Daily A CAUTION A POTENTIAL HAZARD Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks coul
8. detailed operating instructions and maintenance regarding the engine Before attempting to operated the unit refer to Section 1 Safety and follow all safety operating and preparation guidelines as stated in that section Starting Engine Operator must have PTO disengaged and speed control lever in neutral Lock drive levers in neutral and engage park brake Open fuel shut off valve 3 3 3 3 3 4 NOTE Acold weather starting kit has been added for ease of starting in either cold weather or when the unit has not been run for a period of time To use cold start kit a Pull split ring straight out the side of the unit and hook the ring over the lower front hydro control shield bolt b Start engine Refer to the following guidelines for further starting suggestions To engage pump drive disengage cold start kit a Pull chain straight out from the side of the unit until the split ring can be removed from the bolt SLOWLY release tension on chain Pull out the choke control Place the throttle control midway between the Slow and Fast positions Turn the key switch to the Run position 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 position NOTE Kawasaki engines generally need to be choked even when warm Stopping Engine Lock the drive levers in neutral disengage PTO position speed control lever
9. for detailed maintenance regarding the engine Wheel hub slotted nut torque specification When tightening the slotted nut on the wheel motor tapered shaft a Torque the slotted nut to 100 ft Ibs 136 N m b Further tighten the nut until the next set of slots line up with the cross hole in the shaft c Replace cotter pin Note Do not use anti seize compound on the wheel hub Thread locking adhesives such as Loctite 242 or Fel Pro Pro Lock Nut Type are used on the following fasteners a Pump sheave setscrews b Square head setscrews on hydro pump control arms c OPC lever setscrews d Shoulder bolts in ends of speed control crank e Sheave retaining bolt in end of engine crankshaft f Fuel tank bulkhead fitting threads Adhesives such as Loctite RC 609 or RC 680 or Fel Pro Pro Lock Retaining or Retaining Il are used on the following a OPC lever hubs and cross shaft NOTE Care must be used to bond the bearing next to each OPC hub to the cross shaft which could cause binding of the OPC levers and erratic operation b Fuel tank studs where studs are inserted into tank An anti seize compound is used on the following locations a Between the blade drive and pump drive sheaves and engine crankshaft Mobil HTS grease or food grade antisieze is used in the following locations a Between the cutter housing spindle and bearings b Between the cutter housing spindle and sheave
10. front lobe and rotate them from under the drive levers Slowly and carefully release the drive levers See Figure 2 d To place the drive levers in the reverse position squeeze the drive levers past the neutral position See Figure 2 c DRIVE LEVER IN NEUTRAL DRIVE LEVER LOCKED INNEUTRAL DRIVE LEVER IN REVERSE DRIVE LEVER IN FORWARD FIGURE 2 3 3 5 Drive Wheel Engagement and Turning With drive levers locked in the neutral 3 3 6 3 3 7 position shift speed control lever into desired forward speed Note The park brake must be disengaged before the speed control lever is moved out of neutral or the engine will kill 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 For straight ahead motion Smoothly release both drive levers to engage drive wheels For turning Squeeze the right hand drive lever to turn right and the left hand drive lever to turn left To make a zero turn squeeze either the left hand or the right hand drive lever back into the reverse position while the opposite drive lever is in a forward position at an equal but opposite speed For reverse Squeeze both drive levers into the reverse position See Figure 2 c For smooth operation of this machine avoid quick jerky mov
11. ig p c t EP eco 32 BELT ROUTING MOWER DECKS 33 8 WIRING DIAGRAM inet Ment ton xa ctr Ri e Gn 34 9 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM tutes etr t E em tee ces 34 10 WARRANTY c ean o x E OE o RH RS 35 1 SAFETY 1 1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL A is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents This symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and will be followed by the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION DANGER White lettering Red background Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury WARNING Black lettering Orange background Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury CAUTION Black lettering Yellow background Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided 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 If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English
12. information regarding The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems maintenance and warranty Keep this engine Owner s Manual with your unit Should this engine Owner s Manual become damaged or illegible replace immediately 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 EXMARK PARTS PLUS PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE September 1 1995 Program If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the part will be FREE Guaranteed How the Program Works 1 If dealer does not have part in stock for a down unit at the time of request by customer the dealer contacts his distributor by 1 00 p m local time and requests Exmark Parts Plus shipment of six 6 line items or less 2 Distributor ships part s to dealer or customer as requested by dealer same day overnight UPS Distributor bills dealer for part and freight charges where applicable E X M A R K P A R T S P L U US 3 If dis
13. manufacturers recommendations for future oil changes a b Disengage PTO Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s Drain oil while engine is warm from operation The oil drain hose assembly is located on the left side of the engine Place pan under machine to catch oil Remove oil drain plug Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug Torque plug to 20 24 ft lbs Replace the oil filter as per Engine Owner s Manual Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove Before reinstalling new filter apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 2 3 to 3 4 turn Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap Fill to the specified capacity and replace cap Use oil as specified in Engine Owners Manual Do not overfill Start the engine and check for leaks Stop engine and recheck oil levels 19 4 1 8 4 1 9 4 1 10 Check hydraulic oil level Service Interval 40 hr a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop b Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank If not add oil Use only Mobil 1 15W 50 synthetic motor oil Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug Do not overtighten NOTE The baffle is labeled HOT and COLD The oil leve
14. o 8 9 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 Model Number ecrin be tete a an eto e DR P niece eel eens 10 PAZ ucc 10 2 3 Fuel System Sr ando eh UAM dc d M M M A A taut 10 2 4 Safety Interlock System eoe eco ooo Rer Let tes tte cr 10 2 5 Steering Brake Controls die d ee dr heh nec 10 2 9 rans MISSION per Setia e Lo bit paw acri uite ipa qat 10 2 7 Wheel Drive Lo poat Posee eq Rhe tu OP REOS 10 2 9 CS ersten tes orbs ea Caen ede 10 2 9 DOC cT 11 210 DIMENSIONS ies capes 11 2 11 Torque Regulremeniss c5 11 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CE Gers TT 11 13 3 2 o o iud dE 13 3 3 Operation Instructions s cie e apnea erre ne E S ERES Or RR 13 16 3 4 Transportin nini cesses 16 4 MAINTENANCE amp ADJUSTMENTS 41 Periodic Maintenance cuss 17 23 4 2 Adjustments s keen veh deren ve ideae ae 24 31 5 WASTE DISPOSAL ba OM DISPOSE abest e RE Pes bep dnd ed ER t tnc du ots 31 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6 1 Mower Tracks Left or Right eie ett te ett heit 31 6 2 Mower Cuts 31 32 6 3 Blades Do Not Stop When 32 6 4 Engine Will Not 5
15. place and working properly 6 1 4 18 1 4 19 1 4 20 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others Do NOT operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs Use care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision 1 5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1 5 1 1 5 2 1 5 3 1 5 4 1 5 5 1 5 6 1 5 7 1 5 8 1 5 9 1 5 10 For engine maintenance follow the engine manufacture s recommendations precisely as stated in the engine manual Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass leaves excessive grease or oil and other debris which can accumulate in these areas These materials can become combustible and may result in a fire Store fuel in a container specifically designed for this purpose in a cool dry place Keep the mower and fuel container in locked storage to prevent children from playing or tampering with them Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are present Maximum mowing results and safety can only be achieved if the mower is properly maintained and operated correctly Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness Keep all guards shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard All replacement parts must b
16. the hazard of personal injury Place speed control lever in neutral lock drive levers in neutral disengage PTO and engage park brake before starting engine Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades Keep hands feet and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove plug wire s or ignition key e Before checking cleaning or working on the mower e After striking a foreign object inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower e Before clearing blockages e Whenever you leave the mower Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop e Before removing the grass catcher e Before refueling e Before making height adjustments Before stopping the engine place the throttle control midway between the slow and fast positions Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds then stop the engine The fuel system is provided with a shut off valve The fuel shut off valve is used to shut off the fuel when e The machine will not be used for a few days e During transport to and from the job e When parking inside a building This mower was designed for one operator only Keep all others away from mower during operation Do Not mow with the grass deflector raised removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in
17. A POTENTIAL HAZARD e Hands feet hair clothing or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not operate the machine without guards shields and safety devices in place and working properly Keep hands feet hair jewelry or clothing away from rotating parts Give complete undivided attention to the job at hand Mow only in daylight or good artificial light keeping away from holes and hidden hazards Do Not operate the mower when children or others are in the area When feasible avoid operating the equipment in wet grass Use EXTREME caution when mowing and or turning on slopes as loss of traction and or control could occur A DANGER A POTENTIAL HAZARD Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control WHAT CAN HAPPEN Loss of control and or loss of operator s footing could result in a fall with an arm or leg getting under the mower or engine deck which may result in serious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Mow across slopes never up and down Do not mow slopes when grass is wet Do mow near drop offs or near water mow slopes greater than 20 degrees Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes e Se
18. For Serial Nos 670 000 amp Higher 1 Jo ec TE C MFG CO INC VIKING HYDRO CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Exmark mower This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble free operation If additional information is needed or should you require trained mechanic service contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer always give the model number and serial number of your mower as well as the part number description and quantity of the part needed The Serial No plate is located on the top front engine frame on the right hand side of the machine For ease of ordering and reference we suggest that you record the information requested in the following identification table Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Engine Model No and Spec No Code Included in Literature Pack or Fill in Below Engine Serial No E No Model No Date Purchased Serial No Part No 109 6455 Rev A POTENTIAL HAZARD This product is a piece of power equipment WHAT CAN HAPPEN e Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Keep all shields guards and safety devices especially the grass discharge system in place and in prope
19. L USE ONLY MOBIL 1 SAE 15W 50 SYNTHETIC ENGINE OIL FILL TO TOP OF BAFFLE EXCEED 1 50F o PART NO 1 513746 LOCATION On Engine Blower Housing Next to Muffler HOT SURFACE 108 2196 T H R 0 T T L E PART NO 1 523552 LOCATION On Top of 7 Hydraulic Tank 103 1798 PART NO 103 1798 LOCATION RH Side of Console A WARNING Read operator s manual before operating Do NOT operate unless trained to safely operate this machine Do NOT operate without shields guards and Safety devices in place and working api va n debris befor Clear area of debris before mowing DAN E R Before leaving operator s position Thrown objects or blade contact can Lock drive levers in neutral lock position cause serious injury or death Disengage PTO K T I ts outof 2S Shift speed control lever to neutral MUS ITAN key before P eal Manex unless blades Nes PART NO 103 2103 engine are stopped ibas LOCATION On Park adjusting servicing or cleaning Use extreme caution when operating on slopes Brake Lever Do NOT operate on slopes greater than 20 Mow across slope NOT up and down A C U Do NOT mow wet slopes A TI N Hearing protection recommended m RELEASE PART NO 103 2196 LOCATION Console ADANGER Slee THIS UNIT WHEN COVER IS NOT IN PLACE PART NO 98 5954 LOCATION Under Mower Deck Belt
20. N Twin Hydrostatic Drive 2 6 1 Two Hydro Gear variable displacement pumps independently coupled to two high efficiency Parker Ross wheel drive motors 2 6 2 Hydraulic Filter is replaceable cartridge type P N 109 4180 25 microns 10 psi bypass Summer use above 32 F 0 C P N 1 523541 40 microns 18 psi bypass Winter use below 32 F 0 C 2 6 3 Speed Range Forward 0 6 2 mph 10 0 km h Reverse 0 2 2 mph 3 5 km h 2 7 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM Drive wheels are direct coupled to Parker Ross wheel drive motors with 1 0 25 4 mm tapered shaft 2 8 TIRES Drive Front Caster 36 Deck 48 Decks All decks Pneumatic AirFilled Pneumatic Air Filled Semi Pneumatic Size 16 x 6 50 8 16 x 7 50 8 9 x 3 50 4 Quantity 2 2 2 Tread Turf Master Turf Master Smooth Ply Rating 4 4 Pressure 14 psi 97 kPa 14 psi 97 kPa 2 9 DECK 2 9 1 Cutting Width 36 48 35 38 in 89 9 cm 47 24 in 120 0 cm 2 9 2 Discharge Right Side 2 9 3 Blade Size 36 48 Length 18 00 in 45 7 cm 16 25 in 41 3 cm Qty 2 3 2 9 4 Type of Drive Manual engagement of belt with over center lock Belt tension is adjustable via turnbuckle 2 9 5 Blade Brake When the PTO engagement control is move to the disengaged position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades 2 9 6 Deck Mounting Bolted directly to the engine deck 2 9 7 Cutting Height Adju
21. a neutral position where neither of the drive wheels are engaged in either a forward or reverse direction See Figure 1 Apply parking brakes whenever leaving the operators position ROTATE NEUTRAL LOCK LATCH IN THIS DIRECTION FOR ON NEUTRAL LOCK POSITION OPC LEVER DRIVE LEVER NEUTRAL LOCK LATCH 60177 FIGURE 1 PTO Engagement The push pull PTO knob is located on the left side of the control console To engage the blades the knob must be pulled toward the operator until the turnbuckle attached to the blade engagement idler locks over center To disengage the blades push the knob down until the assist arm contacts the pin on the deck Park brake must be disengaged before PTO is engaged or engine will kill Throttle Control The throttle is located on the control console right side 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 Moving the throttle forward into the detent is full position Choke Control Choke aids in starting a cold engine The choke control is located on the front left corner of the fuel tank support and is activated by pulling the control outward Once the engine has started move the choke control to the off position and move the throttle to the medium of full throttle position Off Run Switch Located on the console Turn key to the Run position to allow the engine to
22. a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble free operation OPERATOR S MANUAL This manual contains operating maintenance adjustment and safety instructions for your Exmark mower BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY By following the operating maintenance and safety instructions you will prolong the life of your mower maintain its maximum efficiency and promote safe operation 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 They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them promptly for you from the factory 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 SAFETY 1 1 Safety Alert Symbol 5 retra ra pt e XE Ru ee aces 1 ETERNI ET 1 13 1 4 4 7 1 5 Maintenance amp SIOLagp irent po p 7 1 6 Riding Attachments 8 Tet SOOleI SCIONS
23. be started Turn key to the Off position to shut engine off 3 1 10 Park Brake Lever Located on the right side of the unit above the hydraulic tank The brake lever engages the park brake on the drive wheels 12 3 1 11 3 1 12 3 1 13 3 1 14 Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake When parking on a steep slope the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being engaged The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting Park brake must be disengaged before the speed control lever is moved out of neutral or PTO is engaged or engine will kill Fuel Shut Off Valve Installed in the fuel line midway between the tank and engine The fuel shut off valve is used to shut off the flow of fuel when parking inside a building during transportation to and from the job sites and when the machine will not be used for a few days Rotate valve 1 4 turn clockwise to shut fuel off Rotate valve 1 4 turn counter clockwise to turn fuel on 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 wrench turn valves one turn counterclockwise to release the drive system Turn clockwise to reset the drive system Do Not over tighten Cold Start Kit Located
24. buckle rotate turnbuckle toward rear of mower to tighten and toward front of mower to loosen belt tension See Figure 7 For 48 Decks If there is no adjustment left in the turnbuckle and the belt is still loose the rear idler pulley can be repositioned in the front hole See Figure 7 The belt guide located next to the pulley must also be repositioned in the front hole when the pulley is moved The turnbuckle will need to be readjusted Check belt tension after the first hour of operation and at least twice during the first 24 hours of operation Adjust as necessary Note After readjusting the belt tension check the belt guide adjustment Section 4 2 7 and blade brake adjustment Section 4 2 6 26 Pulley can be moved to the front position to tighten the belt when there is no 31 7 9 mm adjustment left in the tumbuckle Min Engagement C 5 16 Whizlock Nut 48 decks only P E Assist Arm Rear Stop Assist Arm Belt guide must be moved to the front position if the pulley is moved Assist Arm Front Stop 48 decks only NN For Viking Hydro s this pulley i is located in this position Tumbuckle 48 decks only 60641 FIGURE 7 e Proper belt tension will require about 10 Ibs 44 5 Nt side pull on the belt halfway between pulleys to deflect belt 1 2 1 3 cm See Figure 7 Point A 4 2 6 Blade Brake Adjustment a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engag
25. c Under top cutter housing bearing guard Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact 23 4 2 ADJUSTMENTS 4 2 1 4 2 2 Adjusting cutting height with blade spacers Blades may be adjusted for cutting height by using the four 1 4 64 cm spacers found on the blade spindle bolts factory setting is two above and two below This allows a 1 2 5 cm range in 1 4 64 cm increments of cutting height in any axle position The same number of blade spacers must be used on all blades to achieve a level cut two above and two below one above and three below etc For the best cut and discharge a minimum of two spacers should be placed between the blade and spindle shaft The highest quality cut can be achieved with all four spacers between the blade and the spindle shaft If the mulching kit is installed the highest quality cut can be obtained with 3 spacers between the blade and spindle minimum is 1 for a good cut If you need to cut higher or lower than what the spacers will allow it will be necessary to adjust the rear axle height and caster position See Section 4 2 2 below Axle height and caster spacer position Desired cutting height range can be obtained by adjusting the rear axle and placing caster spacers above or below the caster arm See Figure 5 To adjust rear axle a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remo
26. d be dangerous WHAT CAN HAPPEN The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall which could cause injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD DONOT rely solely on mechanical hydraulic jacks for support Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support Disengage PTO Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s Raise deck and block up using proper safety precautions Clean out any grass build up from underside of deck and in deck discharge chute Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required If blade removal is necessary be careful for the sharp cutting edges of the blades Re install the blades if they were removed and torque blade bolts to 75 85 ft lbs 102 115 N m Be sure the spring disk washer cone is installed toward the bolt head See Figure 3 Remove jack stands or equivalent support and lower deck to ground B CONE TOWARDS BOLT HEAD TORQUE TO 75 85 ft Ibs 102 115 N m FIGURE 3 4 1 4 Check safety interlock system Service Interval Daily a 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 Check OPC circuits Clear the area Disenga
27. ducts Covered Exmark Mfg Co Inc and its affiliate Exmark Warranty Company pursuant to an agreement between them jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein that we will repair replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found by us in the exercise of our reasonable discretion to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of two years This warranty applies to Exmark turf equipment purchased on or after October 1 2004 sold in the US or Canada This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second or third owner by an authorized Exmark dealer The warranty period commences upon the date of the original retail purchase Products Warranty Period e All Products except as noted below 2 years e All Attachments and Accessories 1 year e Metro 21 Series 1 year e Belts and Tires 90 days 1 Year Prorated Warranty is covered by engine manufacturer e Battery e Engine Please refer to the engine manufacturer s warranty statement that is included in the literature packet We are not authorized to handle warranty adjustments on engines This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor Items and Conditions Not Covered This warranty does not cover the following Pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service Dealer e Any damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or exposure e Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filt
28. e begins to rotate forward Begin to retighten the knob clockwise about 1 4 turn at a time stopping to move the speed control forward and back to neutral Recheck the drive wheel rotation to see if further adjustment is necessary The spring that keeps tension on the knob should normally not need adjustment However if adjustment is needed adjust to where length of spring is about 1 2 5 cm between the washers Adjust spring length by turning nut at front of spring d Drive Lever Linkage Adjustment 1 With rear of machine still on jack stands and engine running at full throttle disengage the park brake and move the speed control lever to the midway position Move the respective drive lever upward until it reaches the neutral position and engage neutral lock latches See Figure 14 If the tire rotates in either direction the length of the drive lever link will need to be adjusted 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 Tighten the jam nuts at both ends Release and re engage the neutral lock latch checking that the tire stops Continue this process until the tire is at a dead stop FIGURE 14 30 3 Make this adjustment for both sides e Tracking Adjustment 1 Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking b
29. e parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b Disengage PTO c Make sure the blade brake pad rests against the sheave Adjust the spring mounting bolts to properly align the pad on the sheave See Figure 8 d Check the distance between the spacer and the nut at the end of the blade brake rod The distance should be between 1 8 32 cm and 3 16 47 cm See Figure 8 e Engage the PTO and check to make sure the blade brake pad clears the sheave 6 3 Dr H Yp 1 8 3 6 C 2 47 cm Shown with Blade Brake Ro blades disengaged Spring Mounting Bolts FIGURE 8 4 2 7 Belt Guide Adjustment a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b Engage the PTO c Check belt guides under the engine deck for proper adjustment See Figures 9 and 10 Adjust as necessary 27 1 1 4 m 1 3 8 3 2 cm 1 4 64 3 4 1 4 64 CLEARANCE CLEARANCE e xa a LEY END OF SLOT END OF SLOT G0011 Note These drawings are viewed from underneath the engine deck FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 36 BELT GUIDE LOCATION 48 BELT GUIDE LOCATION 4 2 8 Pump Drive Belt Tension Adjustment No adjustment necessary 4 2 9 Hydro Drive Linkage Adjustment a Adjust Speed Control Linkage and neutral safety switch 1 Stop engine and wait for all moving part
30. e pumps are primed with drive system in the full speed position Check oil level as stated in Section 4 1 8 Check hydro drive linkage adjustment as stated in Section 4 2 9 Check tire pressures Service Interval Pneumatic air filled Drive Tires 40 hrs a b Semi pneumatic Caster Tires No Maintenance Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s Check air pressure in drive tires recommended tire pressure is 12 to 14 psi 83 97 kPa Inflate tires to pressures stated above Measure circumference of each drive tire Adjust tire pressures within the above range to try to make tire circumferences match as closely as possible 21 4 1 12 Inspect Belt wear Service Interval 40 hrs a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b Remove mower deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt condition c Look under engine deck to check the pump drive belt condition d Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely Disassemble clean and grease pivot bushings if necessary 4 1 13 Lubrication Service Interval Refer to Chart a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade no 2 multi purpose gun grease Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule
31. e the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment A WARNING A POTENTIAL HAZARD Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury WHAT CAN HAPPEN Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid Use cardboard or paper and not hands to find hydraulic leaks Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system by locking drive levers in neutral and shutting off engine before performing any work on the hydraulic system 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 1 7 2 Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible 1 7 3 When new components are installed be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components 1 7 4 safety signs may be obtained from your authoriz
32. ed Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg Co Inc 1 7 5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface 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 WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR ENTIRE ig OPEN BELT DRIVE STOP ENGINE BEFORE REACHING UNDERNEATH GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM OR MULCH KIT IN PLACE DO NOT REMOVE GRASS CATCHER UNTIL BLADES HAVE STOPPED 1 303508 PART NO 1 303517 LOCATION On Top Rear Right Hand LOCATION Left Side of Rear Surface of Mower Deck Surface on Engine Deck ENGINE SHEAVE BLADE DRIVE BELT KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY FRONT OF MOWER 1 323427 1 323427 LOCATION 36 Deck PART NO 1 403005 LOCATION Front Corners of Mower Deck P WARNING 48 RH amp LH Front C A WARNING 48 RH amp LH Front Corners TRACKING L S R Attachments Use of Other Riding Attachments May Create a Hazardous Condition Resulting in Injury 403143 PART NO 1 403143 PART NO 1 413214 LOCATION Right Side of Rear LOCATION Right Side of Hydro Surface on Engine Deck Control Crank Arm ACAUTION MUFFLER AND SHIELDS MAY HYDRAULIC OI
33. einside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases 1 4 5 1 4 6 1 4 7 1 4 8 1 4 9 1 4 10 1 4 11 1 4 12 1 4 13 1 4 14 1 4 15 1 4 16 1 4 17 e Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope e Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering e Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises that change the operating angle as rough terrain could overturn the machine e Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Tall grass can hide obstacles e Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control Use EXTREME caution when backing up LOOK BEHIND YOU Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass if mower must be tilted for transportation and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed 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 Do Not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase
34. elt this is where neutral should be If the wheel turns while holding the drive lever in neutral the neutral control linkages need to be adjusted If wheel stop then go to step 7 SPEED CONTROL CRANK DRIVE LEVER LINKAGE 7 SPEED HYDRO CONTROL A CONTROL LINKAGE LINKAGE NEUTRAL CONTROL LINKAGE 9 ADJUST HERE ROTATE AT APPROX 1 4 TURN INCREMENTS AND RECHECK LOOSEN FROM THE LEFT NUT 4 5 6 7 SIDE OF UNIT 5 YOKE FIGURE 12 Loosen the nut against the neutral control linkage yoke as shown in Figure 12 Adjust the neutral control linkage until the respective drive wheel stops when the lever is pulled against the neutral spring neutral position Turn the adjusting bolt approximately 1 4 turn clockwise if the wheel is turning in reverse or turn the bolt approximately 1 4 turn counter clockwise if the wheel is turning forward Release the drive lever to the forward drive position and squeeze back into the neutral position Check to see if the wheel stops If not repeat the above adjustment procedure Make this adjustment on both sides After adjustments are made and the wheels stop when the drive levers are in the neutral position tighten the nuts against the yokes c 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 lev
35. ements of the drive levers Move the drive levers smoothly and deliberately To Stop Squeeze drive levers back to the neutral position See Figure 2 a Move neutral lock latches into the neutral lock position See Figure 2 b and release drive levers Move the speed control lever to the neutral position PTO Engagement A DANGER A POTENTIAL HAZARD The rotating blades under the mower deck are dangerous WHAT CAN HAPPEN Blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD DO NOT put hands or feet under the mower or mower deck when the blades are engaged A DANGER A POTENTIAL HAZARD An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator s or bystander s direction Also contact with the blade could occur WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate the mower with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly Be sure that all persons are clear of mower deck and discharge area before engaging the PTO Set throttle to midway position Pull the PTO engagement knob up to engage blades Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing See Section 3 1 6 Park brake must be disengaged before PTO is engaged or engine will kill 3 3 8 PTO Disenga
36. ers fuel lubricants tune up parts and adjustments product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to normal wear accidents or lack of proper maintenance Any repairs necessary due to use of parts accessories or supplies including gasoline oil or lubricants incompatible with the turf equipment or other than as recommended in the operator s manual or other operational instructions provided by Exmark All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service 1 Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership To locate a dealer convenient to you access our website at www exmark com U S Customers may also call 402 223 6375 2 Bring the product and your proof of purchase sales receipt to the Exmark Service Dealer If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Exmark Customer Service Department The Exmark Warranty Company 2101 Ashland Avenue 35 Beatrice NE 68310 402 223 6375 or serviceQexmark com Owner s Responsibilities The Exmark turf equipment including any defective part must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period This warranty extends only to turf equipment operated under normal conditions You must properly service a
37. ers will have to be held down and the park brake must be disengaged whenever speed control levers are moved out of the neutral position Note The neutral lock latches should be unlocked and in the forward position Loosen the front nut on left hydro control linkage as shown in Figure 12 Turn the rear control linkage adjusting nut counter clockwise until wheel rotates forward Turn the rear nut of left control linkage clockwise 1 4 of a turn at a time stopping to move the speed control forward and back to neutral until left wheel stops rotating forward Turn the rear nut an additional 1 2 turn and tighten the front nut making sure not to put a bind on the linkage Make sure flat part of linkage is perpendicular to pin part of swivel See Figure 13 29 90 b LEFT SIDE ba SHOWN END VIEW FIGURE 13 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 If inconsistent neutral occurs check to be sure both springs are properly tightened on the speed control lever under the console especially the rear pivot spring Repeat above adjustments if necessary Place the speed control lever in neutral Adjust the right side linkage by turning the quick track knob counter clockwise until the tir
38. ge the park brake Run engine at one third throttle then with drive levers and neutral lock latches in neutral lock position move the speed control lever out of neutral and release OPC levers engine MUST stop Again run engine at one third throttle move the speed control lever to neutral engage PTO and release OPC levers engine MUST stop Note Park brake must be disengaged before the speed control lever is moved out of neutral or PTO is engaged or engine will kill 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 connected and in proper operating condition prior to the use of the mower 4 1 5 Check for loose hardware Service Interval Daily 4 1 6 4 1 7 a b Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating Service pre cleaner element and air cleaner Service Interval See Engine Owner s Manual a b Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s See engine owners manual for cleaning instructions Change engine oil Service Interval See Engine Owner s Manual NOTE Change oil after first five 5 hours of operation Follow engine
39. gement Push down on the PTO engagement knob to disengage the blades See Section 3 1 6 3 4 TRANSPORTING A WARNING A 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 Use proper ramps that are secured to the truck or trailer Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloading If necessary use assistance when loading Be sure fuel shut off valve is closed Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine Engage park brakes and block wheels Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps chains cables or ropes Be sure that the trailer has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law and use a safety chain Do not rely solely on parking brake to hold machine on trailer 16 4 MAINTENANCE amp ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING A POTENTIAL HAZARD While maintenance or adjustments are being made someone could start the engine WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Remove the key from the ignition switch and or pull the wire s off the spark plug s before you do any maintenance Also push the wire s aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug s A
40. gh enough to raise the drive wheels off the ground Check oil level as stated in Section 4 1 8 Start engine an move throttle control ahead to full throttle position Move the speed control lever to the middle speed position and place the drive levers into the drive position If either drive wheel does not rotate it is possible to assist the purging of the charge pump by carefully rotating the tire in the forward direction NOTE It is necessary to lightly touch the charge pump cap with your hand to check the pump temperature If the cap is too hot to touch turn off engine The pumps may be damaged if the pump becomes too hot If either drive wheel still does not rotate continue with step d Thoroughly clean the area around each of the charge pump housings LOOSEN 1 1 2 TURNS ONLY FIGURE 4 To prime charge pump loosen two hex socket head capscrews shown in Figure 4 1 1 2 turns only Make sure engine is not running Lift charge pump housing upward and wait for a steady flow of oil to flow out from under housing Retighten capscrews Do this for both pumps Note Hydraulic reservoir can be pressurized to up to 5 psi 34 kPa to speed this process 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 4 1 8 Allow unit to run several minutes after the charg
41. gure 6 Make sure the assist arm is against the rear assist arm stop on the deck See Figure 7 Push the lever down to the disengaged position The assist arm should contact the front assist arm stop on the deck If it does not contact readjust so that the bellcrank is closer to the gusset 25 BELLCRANK SWITCH IS LOCATED BENEATH THE ENGINE DECK PTO SAFETY SWITCH N BELLCRANK JUST CLEARS THE GUSSET WITH THE PTO ENGAGED FIGURE 6 4 2 4 Safety Switch Adjustment a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b With PTO disengaged and assist arm against the front assist arm stop adjust the blade safety switch mounting bracket if needed until the bellcrank depresses the plunger by 1 4 64 cm sure the bellcrank DOES NOT touch the switch body or damage to the switch could occur d Retighten switch mounting bracket 4 2 5 Engine to Mower Deck Belt Adjustment a Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b Engage PTO c Check belt guides under rear engine and front mower deck to see that they are properly set See Section 4 2 7 d 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
42. in neutral and engage the park brake Move throttle control midway between the slow and fast positions Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds Turn the key to the Off position Close the fuel shut off valve if machine will not be used for a few days when parking inside a building or when transporting the unit Drive Lever Neutral Lock Latch Operation To lock the drive levers in neutral lock squeeze the drive levers to the neutral position See Figure 2 a Do Not squeeze at the drive levers all the way back as this will cause the drive wheels to go into the full reverse direction Place thumbs on the inner thumb lobe of the neutral lock latches and rotate them to the neutral lock position See Figure 2 b Release the drive levers A CAUTION A POTENTIAL HAZARD the neutral lock park brake 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 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD the pins protruding through the slots of each neutral lock latch are completely engaged in the rear slot of each latch To place the drive levers in the forward position slightly squeeze the drive levers while placing thumbs on the outer thumb lobe of the neutral lock latches or the index finger on the
43. is in the ON position for a cold engine or in the OFF position for a warm engine See 3 3 2 NOTE Kawasaki engines may need to be choked even when warm Make sure speed control lever is in the true neutral position See 4 2 9 d Check that the PTO is disengaged and the PTO switch is depressed Check that there is fuel in the tank and that the fuel valve is open f Check that the spark plug wire s are properly connected g Check for loose or faulty wiring connections If it is necessary to disconnect wire connectors Do Not pull on the wires while disconnecting h Check for corrosion at all wiring connections Even minor corrosion may cause a faulty connection Clean connector terminals thoroughly with electrical contact cleaner apply dielectric grease and reconnect 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 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 Do not attempt to service or replace major items or any items that call for special timing or adjustment procedures such as valves governor etc Have this work d
44. it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them 1 2 3 Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel Never allow children teenagers or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator 1 24 Avoid mowing while people especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property 1 3 PREPARATION 1 3 1 Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job Only use accessories and attachments approved by Exmark 1 3 2 The use of personal protective equipment such as but not limited to protection for the eyes ears feet and head is recommended A CAUTION A POTENTIAL HAZARD e This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator s ear when in operation WHAT CAN HAPPEN Exposure to sound levels of 85 dBA or above for extended periods of time can cause hearing loss HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Wear hearing protection when operating this machine 1 3 3 1 3 4 While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects
45. l filter and supply hose from the hydraulic reservoir Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter Then tighten the filter an additional 2 3 to 3 4 turn f 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 g If either drive wheel does not rotate one or both of the charge pumps located on the top of the main pump as shown in Figure 4 may have lost their prime Refer to Section 4 1 10 h DO NOT change hydraulic system oil except what can be drained when changing filter unless it is felt that oil has been contaminated Changing oil unnecessarily could damage the hydraulic system by introducing contaminates into the system Hydraulic system air purge procedure Air must be purged from the hydraulic system when any hydraulic components including oil filter are removed or any of the hydraulic lines are disconnected The critical area for purging air from the hydraulic system is between the oil reservoir and each charge pump located on the top of each variable displacement pump See Figure 4 Air in other parts of the hydraulic system will be purged through normal operation once the charge pump is primed 20 4 1 11 9 h Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands hi
46. l varies with the temperature of the oil The HOT level shows the level of oil when it is at 225 F 107 C The COLD level shows the level of the oil when it is 75 F 24 C Fill to the appropriate level depending upon the temperature of the oil For example If the oil is about 150 F 65 fill to halfway between the HOT and COLD levels If the oil is at room temperature about 75 F 24 C fill only to the COLD level Change hydraulic system filter Service Interval After First 250 hrs then yearly thereafter Note Use Exmark Part No 109 4180 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 a Place unit on a level surface Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Engage parking brake Remove key or spark plug wire s b Carefully clean area around filter It is important that no dirt or contamination enters the hydraulic system c Unscrew filter to remove and allow oil to drain from reservoir IMPORTANT Before re installing new filter fill it completely with Mobil 1 15W 50 and apply a thin coat of oil on the surface of the rubber seal Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter Do not tighten yet d Fill reservoir as stated in Section 4 1 8 e 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 oi
47. nd maintain your Exmark product as described in the operator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense As a condition to this warranty customer shall have read the operator s manual and shall have completed and submitted to Exmark Warranty Company within the prescribed time the Exmark warranty registration General Conditions The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company with respect to this warranty shall be repair and replacement as set forth herein Neither Exmark nor Exmark Warranty Company shall have any liability for any other cost loss or damage including but not limited to any incidental or consequential loss or damage In particular we shall have no liability or responsibility for e Expenses related to gasoline oil or lubricants e Travel time overtime after hours time or other extraordinary repair charges or charge relating to repairs or replacements outside of normal business hours at the place of business of the authorized Exmark service dealer e Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the period of any warranty repair or replacement work e Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges e Loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the terms of this warranty claims for lost revenue lost profit or additional cost as a result of a claim of breach of warranty e Attorney s fees No Claim of b
48. on the right hand side of engine deck below and slightly ahead of the hydro control shield The cold start kit is used to ease the starting of the unit in cold weather or when the unit has not been operated for a period of time The cold start kit moves the idler pulley away from the pump belt releasing the tension on the belt which allows the engine to turn over with less resistance See Section 3 3 2 Tracking Adjustment Knob Located on the right hand side of the rear of the fuel tank support Can be adjusted so that machine will track straight ahead with drive levers released 3 2 PRE START 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 Fill fuel tank For best results use only clean fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher Regular grade leaded gasoline may also be used however combustion chamber and cylinder head will require more frequent service See Engine Owner s Manual Do not add oil to gasoline Do not overfill fuel tank Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1 2 1 3 cm below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage Refer to Maintenance and Adjustment Section 4 1 and perform all of the necessary inspection and maintenance steps Make sure you understand the controls their locations their functions and their safety requirements 3 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 3 1 3 3 2 Read the Engine Owner s Manual carefully for
49. one by your Engine Service Dealer ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE FAULTY BLOCKED INCORRECT DIRTY PLUG FILTER LEVEL SCREEN meew XX ewm x wwe x x x x x x x eme Ce ee X ae a aes Knocks orpings X XX skips X X X xX J x oe aa ae ae Dx qo X 11 XX High uel consumption 1 1 X X X 1 32 7 MOWER DECK BELT ROUTING ay FOR VIKING HYDRO S e THIS PULLEY IS LOCATED IN THIS POSITION FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 36 MOWER DECK 48 MOWER DECK 33 8 WIRING DIAGRAM TRANSMISSION SWITCH N O KAWASAKI FROM SAFETY INTERLOCK MODULE dd BROWN 9E YELLOW o GREEN oe P BLACK me SWITCH NO RED es 0 ENGINE CONNECTORS ARE VIEWED FROM WIRE END N C NORMALLY CLOSED N O NORMALLY OPEN 9 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM 4 HIGH PRESSURE REVERSE BYPASS VALVE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH PRESSURE FORWARD HYDRAULIC TANK CHARGE PUMP INLET e e e CASE DRAIN HIGH PRESSURE REVERSE E BYPASS VALVE 34 G0175 HIGH PRESSURE FORWARD FRONT OF UNIT 10 2 Year Limited Warranty Exmark Turf Equipment For units purchased on or after October 1 2004 Conditions and Pro
50. r working condition Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and engage parking brake Remove spark plug wire s or remove key before adjusting servicing or performing maintenance If mower deck becomes clogged stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and engage parking brake Remove spark plug wire s or remove key before cleaning blockage Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts Keep off mower unless seat platform is provided Keep others off mower POTENTIAL HAZARD Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors has caused cancer in laboratory animals WHAT CAN HAPPEN e Failure to use caution may cause serious injury or illness HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank container opening Keep away from eyes and skin e Never siphon by mouth IMPORTANT When the mower is used or operated on any California forest brush or grass covered land a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler If not the operator is violating state law Section 4442 Public Resource Code To acquire a spark arrester for your unit see your Engine Service Dealer This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES 002 Ce syst me d allumage par tincelle de v hicule est conforme la norme NMB 002 du Canada The enclosed Engine Owner s Manual is supplied for
51. rake Raise the rear of the machine remove jack stands and carefully lower the machine to the ground Check the drive tire pressure and tire circumference See 4 1 11 2 Run unit and observe the tracking a level smooth hard surface such as concrete or asphalt 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 4 2 10 Hydro Pump Spring Tension Setting a 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 b Fora heavier drive setting relocate the spring anchor links to either the medium or heavy duty positions as shown in Figure 15 The spring anchor links are attached to the upper rear corner of the hydro drive shields on the left and right hand sides of the machine Note In the medium or heavy duty positions the drive lever forces at the upper handle will also be increased Retaining Bolt Medium Spring FIGURE 15 4 2 11 Park Brake Adjustment a Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop b Disengage the park brake c Remove the hairpin in the lower park brake linkage Turn the linkage in the yoke until there is 3 16 48 cm to 1 4 64 cm clearance between the park brake tire bars and the tires with the park brake disengaged Re ins
52. reach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower There are no understandings agreements representations or warranties express or implied including but not limited to any regarding the merchantability that product is fit for ordinary use or fitness for use that product is fit for a particular purpose not specified herein respecting the equipment which is the subject of this warranty Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state NOTES 36 SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE TREE BUILDING FENCE POST POLE ETC FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE et EXAMPLE COMPARE SLOPE WITH FOLDED 38 1997 2007 EXMARK MFG CO INC INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 FAX 402 223 5489 BEATRICE NE 68310 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SEE EXMARK S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES RIDING ACCESSORIES CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT HITCH KIT LIGHT KIT MICRO MULCH SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM ROPS SNOW BLADE SUN SHADE TRASH CONTAINER TURF STRIPER ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL
53. s to stop 2 Move the speed control lever located on the console to the full forward position and check the orientation of the tabs on the ends of the speed control crank Figure 11 These tabs should be pointing straight down at the 6 o clock position or slightly forward Adjust the threaded yoke at the bottom of the speed control linkage See Figure 11 until the tabs are positioned correctly 3 Pull the speed control lever back to neutral Check that the neutral safety switch actuating tab has depressed the plunger of the switch so that there is about 5 16 79 cm between the tab and the switch See Figure 11 If necessary move the switch fore and aft 5 16 79 cm AS VIEWED FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF UNIT A Z N ACTUATING TAB SWITCH FIGURE 11 b 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 2 Start the engine and move the throttle ahead to the full throttle position Place the neutral lock latches in the forward position as shown in Figure 2 Release the park brake and move the speed control lever to the mid speed position Note The OPC levers must be held down and the park brake must be disengaged whenever the speed control lever is moved out of neutral or the engine will kill 28 3 AS VIEWED 7 Squeeze the respective drive lever until an increased resistance is f
54. sts in 1 4 63 cm increments from 1 2 5 cm to 4 1 4 10 8 cm 2 10 DIMENSIONS 2 10 1 Overall Width Discharge chute down Discharge chute up Transport only 51 2 10 2 Overall Length 48 77 3 v cm 72 3 183 6 cm 57 9 147 1 cm 48 1 122 2 cm 2 10 3 Curb Weight 36 48 498 Ibs 226 kg 551 Ibs 250 kg 2 10 4 Overall Height 36 48 43 2 109 7 cm 43 2 109 7 cm 2 10 5 Tread Width 36 48 to outside of tires 35 6 90 4 cm 40 4 102 6 cm 2 11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS BOLT LOCATION TORQUE Blade Cutter Housing Spindle Bolt 75 85 ft lbs 102 115 N m Caster Bracket 30 35 ft Ibs 41 47 N m Cutter Deck Engine Deck 30 35 ft Ibs 41 47 N m Engine Mounting Bolts etie oreet ote 15 20 ft Ibs 20 27 N m Wheel Lug Nuts the e Ee M as 90 95 ft Ibs 122 129 N m Wheel Hub Slotted minimum 100 ft lbs 136 N m 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 CONTROLS 3 1 1 Familiarize yourself with the controls and operation of the unit Carefully read the following information about the controls and their operation 3 1 2 Operator Presence Control OPC Levers Located on the upper handle assembly directly above the handle grips See Figure 1 When these levers are depressed the OPC system senses that the operator is in the normal operator s position
55. tall the hairpin 5 WASTE DISPOSAL 5 1 MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6 1 MOWER TRACKS TO LEFT OR RIGHT a Check the drive tire pressures and circumferences See 4 1 11 b Turn knob on the right hydro control linkage in the direction in which the mower needs to be adjusted Turn the knob in 1 4 turn increments until the mower tracks correctly 6 2 MOWER CUTS UNEVENLY a Check the drive tire pressures and circumferences See 4 1 11 A more uniform cutting height may be obtained with higher tire pressure on rough terrain A lower tire pressure provides more flotation 31 b Check blade spacers on each blade the axle positions on each side of the unit and the spacers on each front caster wheel They must be equal c Check caster mounting brackets to be sure all bolts are tight d Check blades tip to tip for straightness They should be within 3 16 4 8 mm or one blade width from being in line 6 3 BLADES DO NOT STOP WHEN DISENGAGED a Check the blade brake adjustment See Section 4 2 6 b Check the belt guide under rear deck to make sure they are properly set See Section 4 2 7 and check the PTO engagement adjustment See Section 4 2 3 6 4 ENGINE WILL NOT START a Check that the key switch is in the Run position b Check that the choke
56. through participating Exmark Dealers and applies only to orders submitted on this program Monday through Thursday Part Plus service is available only in the 48 contiguous United States UPS has initiated a Saturday delivery program to many areas of the continental United States and can be requested for an overnight shipment on Friday to be delivered Saturday The next day air charge plus the Saturday delivery fee will be the responsibility of the purchaser Exmark Mfg will assume no responsibility for Saturday delivery shipments To qualify all Exmark Parts Plus orders must be received by Exmark by 3 00 p m central time Orders must be six 6 line items orless Exclusions from the Exmark Parts Plus Program are Any wholegood or accessory in its entirety engines and engine replacement parts 5 speed Peerless transmissions and 5 speed transaxles hydraulic or hydrostatic wheel motors cutter decks and engine decks or any item exceeding United Parcel Service size and weight restrictions Due to UPS restrictions aerosol spray paint is considered a hazardous material and cannot be shipped via UPS next day or Second Day Air Exmark Manufacturing stocks a limited supply of parts for transaxles pumps and wheel motors These parts can be ordered for Next Day Air shipment but will not be guaranteed per the Parts Plus Program CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you
57. tributor does not have the part s in stock to satisfy Exmark Parts Plus order he contacts Exmark by 3 00 p m central time with an Exmark Parts Plus order of six 6 line items or less 4 If order is received by 3 00 p m central time Exmark ships part s direct to dealer or customer as requested by distributor same day overnight UPS Exmark bills the distributor for parts and shipping charges where applicable 5 The customer pays for the part and freight if it is shipped under the Exmark Parts Plus and if it arrives in accordance to the program 6 Who pays for the part and freight if it fails to arrive overnight in accordance to the program A Under any circumstance the customer does not pay B Ifthe part does not arrive overnight due to 1 The dealer not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus order to his Exmark distributor by 1 00 p m the dealer pays for the part and freight 2 The Distributor being unable to ship the part the same day or not submitting the Exmark Parts Plus order to Exmark by 3 00 p m central time the Distributor pays for the part and freight 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 the part does not arrive overnight due to the shipper UPS the shipper pays for the freight and Exmark pays for the part The following restrictions apply The Exmark Parts Plus Program is available only
58. ve key or spark plug wire s b Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands and remove the drive wheels A CAUTION A POTENTIAL HAZARD Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous WHAT CAN HAPPEN The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall which could cause injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD DO NOT rely solely on mechanical hydraulic jacks for support Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support C Loosen but do not remove the top two bolts on each hydraulic motor mounting bracket See Figure 5 d Remove the bottom sets of hardware for each bracket e Reposition the mounting bracket to the desired height and reinstall the bottom hardware f Tighten all hardware and remount drive wheels 24 AXLE ADJUSTMENT lt lt CASTER S ADJUSTMENT 4 1 2 SPACERS LOOSEN BUT 1 3 DONOTREMOVE NW 1 3 16 SPACER cS 47 cm Pu CASTER pd SUPPORT FIGURE 5 Refer to the following chart to properly adjust desired cutting height CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 2 5 cm to 4 1 4 10 8 cm AREE iO SPACERS NUMBER OF 1 4 64 cm BLADE SPACERS POSITION BELOW BELOW SPINDLE FIG 20 CASTERS 48cm 1 3 8 8 5 cm 1 5 8 4 1 cm 1 7 8 4 8 cm
59. which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders A WARNING A POTENTIAL HAZARD Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is an odorless deadly poison WHAT CAN HAPPEN Carbon monoxide can kill you HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do run engine indoors or in a small confined area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect A DANGER A POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive WHAT CAN HAPPEN fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you others and cause property damage HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD NOT smoke while refueling and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by spark e Refuel only outdoors Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when engine is running or when the engine is hot Never fill the fuel tank so that the gasoline level rises above a level that is 1 2 below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for gasoline expansion and prevent fuel spillage If fuel is spilled DO NOT attempt to start the engine Move away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated Do not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper
60. working condition A DANGER A 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 Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved container Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground lf this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete 1 4 A WARNING A POTENTIAL HAZARD Gasoline vapor can collect inside enclosed trailers and may be ignited by electrical sparks or hot engine exhaust components WHAT CAN HAPPEN Explosion and fire may occur resulting in property damage personal injury and or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

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