Exmark Quest Lawn Mower Users Manual

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QUEST®

ForSerialNos.

720,000&Higher

PartNo.4500-338Rev.A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,or

otherreproductiveharm.

Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwith

asparkarrestermufer.Itisaviolationof

CaliforniaPublicResourceCodeSection4442to

useoroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,

brush-covered,orgrass-coveredland.Other

statesorfederalareasmayhavesimilarlaws.

ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian

ICES-002,ISO14982,EN55012.

TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis

suppliedforinformationregardingtheUS

EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and

theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof

emissionsystems,maintenance,andwarranty.

Replacementsmaybeorderedthroughthe

enginemanufacturer.

Formodelswithstatedenginehorsepower,thegross

horsepoweroftheenginewaslaboratoryratedbythe

enginemanufacturerinaccordancewithSAEJ1940.

Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,andoperating

requirements,theactualenginehorsepoweronthis

classoflawnmowerwillbesignicantlylower.

IndustrialParkBox808

Beatrice,NE683102

Contactusatwww.Exmark.com.

PrintedintheUSA.

AllRightsReserved

Introduction

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowto

operateandmaintainyourproductproperlyandto

avoidinjuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsible

foroperatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.

YoumaycontactExmarkdirectlyat

www.Exmark.comforproductandaccessory

informationorhelpndingadealer.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,

oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized

ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave

themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial

numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe

spaceprovided.

Figure1

Behindtheseat

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Contents

Introduction...........................................................3

Safety.....................................................................5

SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5

SafeOperatingPractices..................................5

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................8

Specications.......................................................13

ModelNumbers............................................13

Systems.........................................................13

Dimensions...................................................14

TorqueRequirements....................................15

ProductOverview................................................15

Operation.............................................................16

Controls........................................................16

OperatingInstructions..................................17

RecommendedGasoline................................18

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.......................19

StartingtheEngine........................................19

OperatingtheBlades.....................................20

StoppingtheEngine......................................21

TheSafetyInterlockSystem...........................21

DrivingForwardorBackward........................22

StoppingtheMachine....................................23

TrackingAdjustment.....................................23

AdjustingtheHeightofCut...........................23

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers.....................24

PositioningtheSeat.......................................24

ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension................24

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers.............25

PushingtheMachinebyHand........................25

SideDischarge...............................................26

Transporting.................................................26

OperatingTips.............................................27

Maintenance.........................................................29

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29

PremaintenanceProcedures..............................30

RaisingtheSeat.............................................30

AccessingtheBattery....................................30

PeriodicMaintenance.......................................30

Lubrication....................................................30

EngineMaintenance......................................31

ServicingtheEngineOil................................32

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel...................34

ChangetheHydraulicSystemFilter................34

ServicingtheSparkPlug................................35

CleaningtheBlowerHousing.........................35

FuelSystemMaintenance..............................36

ElectricalSystemMaintenance.......................36

ChargingtheBattery......................................37

ServicingtheFusesandRelay.........................38

DriveSystemMaintenance............................39

CheckingtheTirePressure............................39

MowerMaintenance......................................39

ServicingtheCuttingBlades..........................39

MowerBeltMaintenance...............................41

LevelingtheMowerDeck..............................42

AdjustingtheBladeSlope..............................42

RemovingtheMowerDeck...........................44

InstallingtheMowerDeck.............................44

ReplacingtheDischargeDeector.................45

Cleaning...........................................................46

WashingtheUndersideoftheMower.............46

Storage.................................................................47

CleaningandStorage.....................................47

Troubleshooting...................................................48

Schematics...........................................................50

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight

information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial

mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes

generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

Thismachinemeetsorexceedsthesafety

specicationsoftheAmericanNational

StandardsInstituteB71.1-2003ineffectatthe

timeofproduction.However,improperuse

ormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor

injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions

andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert

symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,

orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."

Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmayresult

inpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard

B71.1-2003.

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand

feetandthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety

instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.

GeneralOperation

•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsin

theoperator’smanualandonthemachinebefore

starting.

•DoNotplacehandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor

underthemachine.Keepclearofthedischarge

openingatalltimes.

•Allowonlyresponsibleadultswhoarefamiliar

withtheinstructionstooperatethemachine.

•Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,

etc.,whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbythe

blade.

•Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore

mowing.Stopthemachineifanyoneentersthe

area.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•DoNotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely

necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore

andwhilebackingup.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionand

DoNotpointitatanyone.Avoiddischarging

materialagainstawallorobstruction.Material

mayricochetbacktowardtheoperator.Stopthe

bladeswhencrossinggravelsurfaces.

•DoNotoperatethemowerwithouteitherthe

entiregrasscollectionsystemorthedischarge

deectorinplace.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking

turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore

changingdirections.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

Alwaysturnoffblades,engageparkingbrake,

stopengine,andremovekeybeforedismounting.

•Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.Stopthe

engine,waitforallpartstocometoacomplete

stop,engageparkingbrake,andremovekey

beforecleaningthemachine,removingthegrass

oruncloggingthedeector.

•Operatethemachineonlyindaylightorgood

articiallight.

•DoNotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe

inuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

•Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthe

machineintoatrailerortruck

•Alwaysweareyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe

mower.

•Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand

above,areinvolvedinalargepercentageofriding

mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould

evaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmower

Safety

safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers

fromseriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforwheel

weightsorcounterweights.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere

injuryordeath.Operationonallslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyou

feeluneasyonit,DoNotmowit.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dips,andrisesthat

changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould

overturnthemachine.

•Choosealowgroundspeedsoyouwillnothave

tostopwhileoperatingonaslope.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.Slippery

conditionsreducetractionandcouldcausesliding

andlossofcontrol.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautiononslopes.

•DoNotmakesuddenturnsorrapidspeed

changes.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree

limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan

hideobstacles.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause

themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing

downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheels

maycausedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossof

brakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona

slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades

andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscollectionsystemsor

otherattachments.Thesecanchangethestability

ofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.

•DoNottrytostabilizethemachinebyputting

yourfootontheground.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks

orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause

rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death

ordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer

neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot

alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoften

attractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.

Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyou

lastsawthem.

•Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunder

thewatchfulcareofanotherresponsibleadult,

nottheoperator.

•Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildrenenter

thearea.

•Beforeandwhilebackingorchangingdirection,

lookbehind,down,andside-to-sideforsmall

children.

•Nevercarrychildren,evenwiththebladesoff.

Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredor

interferewithsafemachineoperation.

•Childrenwhohavebeengivenridesinthepast

maysuddenlyappearinthemowingareafor

anotherrideandberunoverorbackedoverby

themower.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners,

shrubs,trees,theendofafenceorotherobjects

thatmayobscurevision.

Towing

•UsefortowingonlyifequippedwithanExmark

hitchkit.DoNotattachtowedequipmentexcept

atthehitchpoint.

•FollowExmark’srecommendationforweight

limitsfortowedequipmentandtowingonslopes.

Thisinformationcanbefoundinthehitchkit

instructionsheetandonthedecal.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipment

maycauselossoftractionandlossofcontrol.

•Travelslowlyandallowextradistancetostop.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

Safety

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.

•Neverremovethegascaporaddfuelwhenthe

engineisrunning.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore

refueling.

•Neverrefuelthemachineindoors.

•Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopename,suchasnearawater

heaterorfurnace.

•Neverllcontainersinsideavehicleorona

truckortrailerwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace

containersonthegroundawayfromyourvehicle

beforelling.

•Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck

ortrailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisis

notpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentwitha

portablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasoline

dispensernozzle.

•Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe

fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil

thefuelingiscomplete.DoNotuseanozzle

lock-opendevice.

•Iffuelisspilledonclothing,changeclothing

immediately.

•Neveroverllthefueltank.Replacegascapand

tightensecurely.

GeneralService:

•Neverrunamachineinsideaclosedarea.

•Keepnutsandboltstight,especiallytheblade

attachmentbolts.Keepequipmentingood

condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother

debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageand

fuelsoakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocool

beforestoring.

•Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikean

object.Repair,ifnecessary,beforerestarting.

•Nevermakeanyadjustmentsorrepairswiththe

enginerunning.

•Grasscollectionsystemcomponentsaresubject

towear,damageanddeterioration,whichcould

exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobe

thrown.Frequentlycheckcomponentsand

replacewithmanufacturers’recommendedparts,

whennecessary.

•Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe

bladesorweargloves,anduseextracautionwhen

servicingthem.

•Checkforproperbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructiondecals

asnecessary.

•UseonlygenuineExmarkreplacementpartsto

ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

ExmarkRidingMowerSafety

Thefollowinglistcontainssafetyinformationspecic

toExmarkproductsorothersafetyinformationthat

youmustknowthatisnotincludedintheANSI

standards.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which

isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do

Notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Stoptheengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,

engageparkingbrake,disconnectsparkplug

wire(s)andremovekeybeforeperformingany

service,repairs,maintenanceoradjustments.

•Keephands,feet,hair,andlooseclothingaway

fromattachmentdischargearea,undersideof

mowerandanymovingpartswhileengineis

running.

•DoNottouchequipmentorattachmentparts

whichmaybehotfromoperation.Allowtocool

beforeattemptingtomaintain,adjustorservice.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.

Avoidcontactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.

Protectyourface,eyes,andclothingwhen

workingwithabattery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,sparks

andamesawayfrombattery.

•UseonlyExmarkapprovedattachments.

Warrantymaybevoidedifusedwithunapproved

attachments.

•Ifloadingthemachineontoatrailerortruck,use

asingle,full-widthramponly.Therampangle

shouldnotexceed15degrees.

Note:Theleftandrightsidesofthemachineare

determinedwhilesittingintheseatinthenormal

operatingposition

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

1.Warning–DoNotoperate

themowerwiththe

dischargedeectorup

orremoved;keepthe

dischargedeectorin

place.

2.Cutting/dismemberment

hazardofhandorfoot,

mowerblade–stayaway

frommovingparts.

106-5517

1.Warning–DoNottouchthehotsurface.

109-6008

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

3.Pushthemachine.

2.Rotatethedriverelease

knobtoloosen,slidethe

knob,andtighten.

109-6014

TractionDriveBeltRouting

109-6029

1.Engine–stop6.Throttle–fast

2.Engine–run7.Choke–on

3.Engine–start8.Throttle–slow

4.Powertake-off(PTO),

Bladecontrolswitch

9.Choke–off

5.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

Safety

109-6035

DeckDriveBeltRouting

109-6036

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore

servicingorperformingmaintenance.

3.Heightofcut.

109-6210

1.ReadtheOperator’sManual.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement

hazard,belt–stayawayfrommovingparts.

109-6459

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—DoNotopenorremove

safetyshieldswhileengineisrunning,keepshieldsin

place.

109-8759

1.Heightofcut

109-9120

1.Fuse2.Diode

Safety

109-9173

1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow6.MachineSpeed

109-9182

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

110-6691

1.Thrownobjects

hazard–keepbystanders

asafedistancefromthe

machine.

3.Cutting/dismemberment

ofhandorfoot–stay

awayfrommovingparts.

2.Thrownobjectshazard,

mower–keepthe

dischargedeector

orcollectionsystemin

place.

PTOSymbols

1.PTO—Off2.PTO—On

Safety

109-6016

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance.

4.RefertotheOperator’smanualforgreaseinstructions.

2.Timeinterval5.CheckhydraulicoillevelandrefertotheOperator’s

Manualforfurtherinstructions.

3.Checkoillevel.6.Checktirepressure.

109-8965

1.Warning–readtheOperator’sManual.5.Tippinghazard–avoidsuddenandsharpturnswhileon

slopes,onlymowacrossslopeslessthan15degrees,

keepasafedistancefromwater,andonlymowupand

downslopeslessthan15degrees.

2.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance;applyparkingbrake,removetheignitionkey

anddisconnectthesparkplugwire.

6.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade–stayawayfrommovingparts.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance

fromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keep

thedischargedeectorinplace.

7.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,

reversing–DoNotcarrypassengers,lookbehindand

downwhenreversing.

4.Lossoftraction/controlhazard,slopes–lossof

traction/controlonslope,disengagethebladecontrol

switch(PTO),proceedofftheslopeslowly.

Safety

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

1.Explosionhazard5.ReadtheOperator’sManual.9.Flusheyesimmediatelywithwater

andgetmedicalhelpfast.

2.Nore,openames,orsmoking6.Keepbystandersasafedistance

fromthebattery.

10.Containslead;donotdiscard.

3.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard7.Weareyeprotection;explosive

gasescancauseblindnessand

otherinjuries.

4.Weareyeprotection8.Batteryacidcancauseblindnessor

severeburns.

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:720,000andHigher

QST22BE482;QST23KC482;QST23KC522;QST24BE522

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s

Manual

•RPM:

Briggs&Stratton:FullSpeed:3650±100(max)

RPM(NoLoad)Idle:1650(min)RPM

KohlerCommand:FullSpeed:3600±75(max)

RPM(NoLoad)Idle:1750(min)RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:4.0gal.(15.1L)

•TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87

octaneorhigher.

•FuelFilter:

Briggs&Stratton:Briggs&StrattonP/N695666

KohlerCommand:KohlerP/N2405010

•FuelShut-OffValve:1/4turnincrements(“ON”,

“OFF”)

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:

Briggs&Stratton:16amps

KohlerCommand:15amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:One25amp,one20amp;one15amp

bladetype

•Diode:TVS

SafetyInterlockSystem

•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and

motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart

engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe

intheseattostarttheengine.)

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged,

brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare

movedinorenginewillstop.

•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or

bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition

whilebrakeisengaged.

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl:

Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto

twoheights.

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe

respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in

slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch

(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentPin:Setscuttingheight

todesiredposition.

•DeckLiftAssistLever:Footpedalthatassists

inraisingthedeck.

Seat

•Type:Standardseatwithhighback,foampadded

withspringsuspensionandarmrests.

•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccessto

hydraulicpumps,batteryandothercomponents.

Heldintiltedpositionwithlanyard.Adjustable

foreandaftseattrack.

Specications

•Armrests:Standard–foampaddedip-up

adjustableheightarmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:IncorporatedintotheSafety

InterlockSystem.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•HydrostaticPumps:TwoHydroGearZT2800

Integrateddrivesystems.

•HydraulicOilType:UseMobil115W-50

Syntheticmotoroil.

•Speeds:

–0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward.

–0-5.0mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleases,locatedonleftandright

sidesofenginedeck,allowmachinetobemoved

whentheengineisnotrunningandbrakeisoff.

Tires&Wheels

DriveFront

Caster

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)Pneumatic

(Air-Filled)

DeckSize4852AllDecks

Quantity222

TreadTurfTecTurfTecSmooth

Size20x8.00-820x10.00-810x4

PlyRating44

Pressure13psi

(90kPa)

13psi

(90kPa)

13psi

(90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–48inchDeck:48inches(122cm)

–52inchDeck:52inches(132cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:(3ea.)

–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)

–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswithno

maintenancebearings.

•DeckDrive:Electricclutchmountedonvertical

engineshaft.Bladesaredrivenbyonebelt

(w/self-tensioningidler)directfromtheengine.

•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-front

supportframe.Maximumturfprotectionis

providedwiththreeanti-scalprollers(bothdeck

sizes).

Deckdesignallowsforbagging,mulchingorside

discharge.

•DeckDepth:

–48inchDeck:5.0inches(12.7cm)

–52inchDeck:5.0inches(12.7cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:Afootdeckliftlever

isusedtoadjustthecuttingheightfrom11/2

inch(3.8cm)to41/2inches(11.4cm)in1/2

inch(1.3cm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

WithoutDeck45.5inches

(116cm)

47.0inches

(119cm)

DeectorUp48.3inches

(122cm)

53.0inches

(135cm)

DeectorDown59.4inches

(151cm)

64.2inches

(163cm)

OverallLength:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

73.4inches(186cm)73.4inches(186cm)

OverallHeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

41.8inches(106cm)41.8inches(106cm)

ProductOverview

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof

Tires,Widthwise)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

DriveWheels36.0inches

(91cm)

36.8inches

(93cm)

CasterWheels33.5inches

(85cm)

33.5inches

(85cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto

CenterofDriveTire)

48inchDeck52inchDeck

48.9inches(124cm)48.9inches(124cm)

CurbWeight:

48inchDeck52inchDeck

645lb(293kg)660lb(299kg)

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocationTorque

SpindlePulleyNut95-105ft-lb(129-142N-m)

BladeMountingBolt

(lubricatewithanti-seize)

32-42ft-lb(43-57N-m)

EngineMountingBolts27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)

Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc

Nut

27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)

WheelLugNuts70-90ft-lb(95-122N-m)

ClutchMountingBolt

(securedwiththreadlocker)

50-55ft-lb(68-75N-m)

SparkPlug15ft-lb(20N-m)

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Frontcasterwheel8.Engine

2.Anti-scalproller9.Seat

3.Heightofcutfootlever10.Armrest

4.Dischargedeector11.Motioncontrollevers

5.Heightofcutadjustment12.Parkbrake

6.Reardrivewheel13.Footrest

7.Controlpanel14.Washouttting

Operation

Controls

Note:Becomefamiliarwithallofthecontrolsin

Figure3andFigure4beforeyoustarttheengineand

operatethemachine.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe

engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,

“RUN”and“START”(Figure4).Insertkeyinto

switchandrotateclockwisetothe“ON”position.

Rotateclockwisetothenextpositiontoengagethe

starter(keymustbeheldagainstspringpressurein

thisposition).

Figure4

1.Ignitionswitch4.Throttle

2.Bladecontrolswitch

(powertake-off)

5.Choke

3.Hourmeter

Note:Brakemustbeengaged,motioncontrollevers

out(neutrallockposition)andPTOswitch“OFF”to

startengine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatorto

beintheseattostarttheengine.)

TurningthekeytotheOffpositionwillstopthe

engine;however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleaving

themachinetopreventsomeonefromaccidentally

startingtheengine

BladeControlSwitch(Power

Take-Off)

Locatedonthecontrolpanel.

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower

take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages

powertothemowerblades.

Pulloutonthebladecontrolswitchto“On”to

engagetheblades

Pushthebladecontrolswitchto“Off”todisengage

theblades

ChokeControl

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Do

Notrunawarmenginewiththechokeinthe“ON”

position.Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthe

chokeinthe“ON”positionandmovingthechoke

levertotherearwillputthechokeinthe“OFF”

position(Figure4).

ThrottleControl

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving

throttleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand

movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseengine

speed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentis

fullthrottle(seeFigure4).

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof

theseat(Figure3).

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrols

ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingalever

forwardorbackwardturnsthewheelonthesameside

forwardorinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionalto

theamounttheleverismoved.Movingthecontrol

leversoutwardfromthecenterpositionlocksthem

intheneutralposition.Alwayspositionthemotion

controlleversintotheneutralpositionandengage

theparkbrakeleverwhenyoustopthemachineor

leaveitunattended.Theunitmustbetieddownand

brakeengagedwhentransporting.

Operation

ParkingBrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideoftheconsole(Figure3).

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive

wheels.

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe

brake.

Height-of-CutFootLever

Theheightofcutleverallowstheoperatortolower

andraisethedeckfromtheseatedposition(Figure3).

Whentheleverismovedforward,awayfromthe

operatorthedeckisraisedfromthegroundand

whenmovedback,towardstheoperatoritislowered

towardtheground.Onlyadjusttheheightofcut

whilemachineisnotmoving.

HourMeter

Locatedonthecontrolpanel.

Thehourmeterisconnectedtoapressureswitch

installedintheengineblockanditrecordsthenumber

ofhoursthattheenginehasrun(Figure4).Ifthe

ignitionswitchisleftonwithoutenginerunning,

hourmeterwillnotrun.

Note:Thisswitchisnotalowoilsensorandwillnot

alerttheoperatoriftheengineoilislow .

OperatingInstructions

ThinkSafetyFirst

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructions

anddecalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthis

informationcouldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsor

bystandersavoidinjury.

DANGER

Mowingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan

causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Wheels

droppingoveredgescancauserollovers,

whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death

ordrowning.Alossoftractionisalossof

steeringcontrol.

Toavoidlossofcontrolandpossibilityof

rollover:

•Donotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecaution

onslopes.

•Whenmowingslopes,graduallywork

fromlowertohigherareasontheincline.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed

changes.

•Turnup,intoaninclinewhenchanging

directionsonslopes.Turningdownthe

slopereducestraction.

•Attachmentschangethehandling

characteristicsofthemachine.Useextra

cautionwhenusingattachmentswiththe

machine.

Figure5

1.Water3.SafeZone-usetheQuest

here.

2.Usewalkbehindmower

and/orhandtrimmer

neardrop-offsand

water.

Operation

Seeinsidebackcovertodeterminetheapproximate

slopeangletobemowed.

RecommendedGasoline

UseUNLEADEDRegularGasolinesuitablefor

automotiveuse(87pumpoctaneminimum).

Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline

containingmethanol,orgasoholcontaining

morethan10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystem

couldbedamaged.DoNotmixoilwithgasoline.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely

ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn

you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsinanopen

area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup

anygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe

machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed

trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Addgasolinetothefueltankuntilthe

bodyofthetankisfullbutfueldoesnot

lltheneckofthetank.Thisemptyspace

inthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,

andstayawayfromanopenameor

wheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby

spark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer

andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

Neverbuymorethana30-daysupplyof

gasoline.

•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaust

systeminplaceandinproperworking

condition.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static

electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark

whichcanignitegasolinevapors.Areor

explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand

othersandcausepropertydamage.

•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebefore

lling.

•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea

vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause

interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners

mayinsulatethecontainerandslowthe

lossofanystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removegas-powered

equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand

refueltheequipmentwithitswheelson

theground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch

equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma

portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma

gasolinedispensernozzle.

•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbe

used,keepthenozzleincontactwiththe

rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening

atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.

Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused

cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse

cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas

tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

Operation

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto

providethefollowingbenets:

•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof30daysor

less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthat

thefueltankbedrained.

•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns.

•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel

system,whichcauseshardstartingAddthe

correctamountofgasstabilizer/conditionerto

thegas.

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective

whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe

chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel

stabilizeratalltimes.

Gasoline/Alcoholblends

Gasohol(upto10percentethylalcohol,90percent

unleadedgasolinebyvolume)isapprovedforfueluse

bytheenginemanufacturer.Othergasoline/alcohol

blendsarenotapproved.

FillingtheFuelTank

1.Shuttheengineoffandsetthemotioncontrols

totheneutralpositionandengageparkingbrake.

2.Cleanaroundthefueltankcapandremovethe

cap.

3.Addunleadedregulargasolineuntilthebodyof

thetankisfullbutfueldoesnotlltheneckof

thetank(Figure6).Thisspaceintheneckofthe

tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Donotllthe

fueltankcompletelyfull.

Figure6

1.Gastankopening3.Gastankbody

2.Filltohere,

approximately

4.Installthefueltankcapsecurely.Wipeupany

gasolinethatmayhavespilled.

CheckingtheEngineOil

Level

Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,

checktheoillevelintheenginecrankcase;referto

CheckingtheOilLevelinEngineMaintenance.

StartingtheEngine

1.Sitdownontheseatandmovethemotion

controlsoutwardtotheneutralpositionand

engagetheparkingbrake.

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol

switchtoOff(Figure7).

Operation

Figure7

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrol

switch—Offposition

3.Movethethrottlelevertomidwayandthechoke

leverforwardbeforestartingacoldengine

(Figure8).

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

choking.

Figure8

1.Controlpanel4.Throttle—slow

2.Choke—on5.Throttle—fast

3.Choke–off

4.TurntheignitionkeytoStarttoenergizethe

starter.Whentheenginestarts,releasethekey

(Figure9).

Important:Donotengagethestarterfor

morethan5secondsatatime.Iftheengine

failstostart,allowa60secondcool-down

periodbetweenattempts.Failuretofollow

theseinstructionscanburnoutthestarter

motor.

Figure9

1.Ignitionkey—start

position

4.Start

2.Controlpanel5.Run

3.Choke6.Off

5.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,movethe

chokeleverpartiallyforwardforafewseconds

(Figure9).

OperatingtheBlades

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower

take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages

powertothemowerblades.Thisswitchcontrols

powertoanyattachmentsthatdrawpowerfromthe

engine,includingthemowerdeckandcuttingblades.

EngagingtheBlades

1.Releasepressureonthemotioncontrolleversand

placethemachineinneutral.

2.MovethethrottlemidwaytotheFastposition.

Note:Alwaysengagethebladeswiththethrottle

inthemidwayposition.

3.PulloutonthebladecontrolswitchtoOnto

engagetheblades(Figure10).

Operation

Figure10

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrol

switch—Onposition

4.Movethrottletofullforwardpositionbefore

mowing.

DisengagingtheBlades

Setthrottletomidwayposition.Pushtheblade

controlswitchtoOfftodisengagetheblades

(Figure11).

Figure11

1.Controlpanel2.Bladecontrol

switch—Offposition

StoppingtheEngine

1.MovethethrottlelevertobetweenFastandhalf

throttle(Figure9).

2.Disengagethebladesbymovingthebladecontrol

switchtoOff(Figure11).

3.TurntheignitionkeytoOff(Figure9).

4.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(s)toprevent

thepossibilityofsomeoneaccidentallystarting

themachinebeforetransportingorstoringthe

machine.

TheSafetyInterlockSystem

CAUTION

Ifsafetyinterlockswitchesaredisconnected

ordamagedthemachinecouldoperate

unexpectedlycausingpersonalinjury.

•DoNottamperwiththeinterlock

switches.

•Checktheoperationoftheinterlock

switchesdailyandreplaceanydamaged

switchesbeforeoperatingthemachine.

UnderstandingtheSafetyInterlock

System

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtopreventthe

enginefromstartingunless:

•Thebladesaredisengaged.

•Themotioncontrolleversareintheneutral

position.

•Theparkingbrakeisengaged.

Thesafetyinterlocksystemisdesignedtoinitiate

engineshutdownwhen:

•Theparkingbrakeisdisengagedandtheoperator

getsoffmachine.

•ThePTOisengagedandtheoperatorgetsoff

machine.

•Theparkingbrakeisdisengagedandleversarein

andtheoperatorgetsoffmachine.

•Theparkingbrakeisengagedandmotioncontrol

leversarein.

TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem

Testthesafetyinterlocksystembeforeyouusethe

machineeachtime

1.Checkstartingcircuit.Startershouldcrankwith

parkingbrakeengaged,PTOdisengagedand

motioncontrolleversmovedoutintheneutral

lockposition.Theoperatordoesnotneedtobe

intheseattostarttheengine.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake

disengaged,PTOdisengagedandmotioncontrol

leversintheneutrallockposition-startermust

notcrank.

Operation

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake

engaged,PTOengagedandmotioncontrol

leversintheneutrallockposition-startermust

notcrank.

Trytostartwithoperatorinseat,parkingbrake

engaged,PTOdisengaged,andtheleftmotion

controlleverin,startermustnotcrank,repeat

againwiththerightleverin,thenwithboth

leversin-startermustnotcrank.

2.Checkkillcircuits.Runengineatone-third

throttle,disengageparkingbrakeandraiseoff

ofseat(butdonotgetoffofmachine)engine

mustinitiateshutdown.

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,engagePTO

andraiseoffofseat(butdonotgetoffof

machine)enginemustinitiateshutdown.

Runengineatone-thirdthrottle,withbrake

disengaged,moveleversinandraiseoffseat(but

donotgetoffofmachine)enginemustinitiate

shutdown.

Again,runengineatone-thirdthrottle,brake

engaged,andmoveleftmotioncontrolleverin

-enginemustinitiateshutdown.

Repeatagainmovingtherightleverin,then

movingbothleversin-enginemustinitiate

shutdownwhetheroperatorisonseatornot.

Note:Ifmachinedoesnotpassanyofthesetests,

donotoperate.ContactyourauthorizedEXMARK

SERVICEDEALER.

Important:Itisessentialthatoperatorsafety

mechanismsbeconnectedandinproper

operatingconditionpriortouseformowing.

DrivingForwardorBackward

Thethrottlecontrolregulatestheenginespeedas

measuredinrpm(revolutionsperminute).Place

thethrottlecontrolintheFastpositionforbest

performance.AlwaysoperateintheFast(fullthrottle)

position.

CAUTION

Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioning

onelevertoomuchaheadoftheother.

Operatormaylosecontrolofthemachine,

whichmaycausedamagetothemachine

orinjury.

•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.

•Slowthemachinedownbeforemaking

sharpturns.

Forward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togoforward,slowlypushthemotioncontrol

leversforward(Figure12).

Figure12

1.Neutralposition3.Backward

2.Centerunlockposition4.Forward

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth

motioncontrollevers(Figure12).

Toturn,pullbackonthemotioncontrollever

towardthedirectionyouwanttoturn(Figure12).

Thefartheryoumovethemotioncontrollevers

ineitherdirection,thefasterthemachinewill

moveinthatdirection.

Tostop,pullthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

Operation

Backward

1.Movetheleverstothecenter,unlockedposition.

2.Togobackward,slowlypullthemotioncontrol

leversrearward(Figure12).

Togostraight,applyequalpressuretoboth

motioncontrollevers(Figure12).

Toturn,releasethepressureonthemotion

controllevertowardthedirectionyouwantto

turn(Figure12).

Tostop,pushthemotioncontrolleverstoneutral.

StoppingtheMachine

Tostopthemachine,movethemotioncontrol

leverstoneutralandoutwardtotheneutralposition,

disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethethrottle

levertobetweenFastandhalfthrottle,andturnthe

ignitionkeytooff.Remembertoremovethekey

fromtheignitionswitch.

TrackingAdjustment

Ifthemachineturnsrightorleftwhenhandlesare

pushedforwardtogether,adjustthestopontheside

oppositethedirectionofturn(seeFigure13).Loosen

thescrewsthatholdthemotioncontrollimiterstop.

Movethestopbackuntiltheunitdrivesstraight.

Tightenthescrewstolockthestopinplace.Readjust

handlesifnecessary.

Figure13

1.Controlarmshaft3.Adjuststop

2.Limiterstopscrews

CAUTION

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey

moveorattempttooperatethemowerwhile

itisunattended.

Alwaysremovetheignitionkeyandmovethe

motioncontrolleversoutwardtotheneutral

positionandapplytheparkingbrakewhen

leavingthemachineunattended,evenifjust

forafewminutes.

AdjustingtheHeightofCut

1.Raisethedecktothetransportposition(4.5inch

(114mm)cutheight)bypushingthefootactuated

leverforward(Figure14).Thespringloaded

transportpinwillautomaticallyengageandwill

clickintoplace.

Figure14

1.Pushforward4.Heightadjusterpin

2.Footactuated

height-of-cutlever

5.Transportreleasehandle

3.Height-of-cutpositions

2.Movethedeckheightadjusterpintothedesired

cutheight.

3.Pushthefootleverforward,pullthetransport

releasehandleupandletthedecklowerdownto

Operation

thepredeterminedcutheightbyslowlydecreasing

footpressureallowingthefootlevertotravel

rearward.

AdjustingtheAnti-Scalp

Rollers

Itisrecommendedtochangetheanti-scalproller

positionwhentheheightofcuthaschanged.

1.Stopthemachineandmovethedriveleversto

theneutrallockposition.

2.DisengagethePTO.

3.Engagetheparkbrake.

4.Stoptheengine,removethekeyandwaitforall

movingpartstostop.

5.Afteradjustingtheheightofcut,adjustthe

anti-scalprollersbyremovingthenylocnut.

6.Adjusttheanti-scalprollersforthenormal

operatingconditions.Placerollersinoneof

thepositionsshowninFigure15.Rollerswill

maintain3/4inches(19mm)clearancetothe

groundtominimizegougingandrollerwearor

damage.

Note:ForMaximumDeckFlotation,place

therollersoneholepositionlower.Rollersshould

maintain1/4inch(6.35mm)clearancetothe

ground.DoNotadjustrollerstosupportthe

deck.

Figure15

Forcuttingheightsabove31/2inches(38mm)usethe

bottomhole.Therollerswillstillbeeffectiveagainst

scalping.

1.Anti-scalproller

mountingbracket

2.Cuttingheight

7.Torquehardwareto27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)or

lossofrollermayresult.

PositioningtheSeat

Theseatcanmoveforwardandbackward.Position

theseatwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe

machineandaremostcomfortable.

1.Pushtheadjustmentlevertowardsthecenterof

themachinetoreleasetheseatadjustertrack

(Figure16).

Figure16

1.Adjustmentlever

2.Movetheseattothedesiredpositionandrelease

thelevertolockinthatposition.

ChangingtheSeatRide

Suspension

Thenumberofseatspringscanbechangedto

maximizeridercomfort.Morespringsshouldbeused

withheavieroperatorsandonroughterrain.Fewer

springsshouldbeusedwithlighteroperatorsand

whenmowingsmooth,wellestablishedlawns.Always

keepthenumberofspringsontheleftandrightside

thesamewhenaddingandremovingsprings.

Operation

Figure17

1.Bolt3.Nut

2.Spring4.Additionalmounting

holes

Uptovespringscanbesecuredtotheseatboxwith

anutandbolt,seeFigure17.

RefertoyourPartsManualforspringandhardware

partnumbers.

AdjustingtheMotionControl

Levers

AdjustingtheHeight

Themotioncontrolleverscanbeadjustedhigheror

lowerformaximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Removethetwoboltsholdingthecontrolleverto

thecontrolarmshaft(Figure18).

Figure18

1.Controlarmshaft4.Bolt

2.Controllever5.Slottedholes

3.Washer

2.Movethecontrollevertothenextsetofholes.

Securetheleverwiththetwobolts.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol

lever.

AdjustingtheTilt

Themotioncontrolleverscanbetiltedforeoraftfor

maximumoperatorcomfort.

1.Loosentheupperboltholdingthecontrollever

tothecontrolarmshaft.

2.Loosenthelowerboltjustenoughtopivotthe

controlleverforeoraft(Figure18).Tightenboth

boltstosecurethecontrolinthenewposition.

3.Repeattheadjustmentfortheoppositecontrol

lever.

PushingtheMachineby

Hand

Important:Alwayspushthemachinebyhand.

Nevertowthemachinebecausedamagemay

occur.

ToPushtheMachine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardto

neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Locatethebypassreleaseknobsoneithersideof

theenginedeck(Figure19).

Operation

Figure19

1.Frontofthemachine.5.Leverpositionfor

pushingthemachine

2.Rotatebypassrelease

knobcounterclockwise

6.Rotatebypassrelease

knobclockwise

3.Leverpositionfor

operatingthemachine.

7.Releaselever

4.Pullleverinthisdirection

4.Loosentheknobbyturningcounterclockwise.

Thenpullthereleaseleverontheundersideof

machine(Figure19)towardsthebackofthe

machineandretightentheknobtoholdthe

releaseleverbackinthereleasedstate.Repeatthis

oneachsideofthemachine.

5.Releasetheparkingbrake.Themachineisnow

abletobepushedbyhand.

ToOperatetheMachine

Loosenthebypassknob,pushthereleaselevers

forward,andretightentheknobtoengagethedrive

system(Figure19).

SideDischarge

Themowerhasahingeddischargedeectorthat

dispersesclippingstothesideanddowntowardthe

turf.

DANGER

Withoutthedischargedeector,mulchkit,

orentiregrasscollectionsystemmountedin

place,youandothersareexposedtoblade

contactandthrowndebris.Contactwith

rotatingmowerblade(s)andthrowndebris

willcauseinjuryordeath.

•Neverremovethedischargedeector

fromthemowerbecausethedischarge

deectorroutesmaterialdowntoward

theturf.Ifthedischargedeectorisever

damaged,replaceitimmediately.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe

mower.

•Nevertrytocleardischargeareaor

mowerbladesunlessyoumovethemove

thebladecontrolswitchtoOffandrotate

theignitionkeytoOff.Alsoremovethe

keyandpullthewireoffthesparkplug(s).

Transporting

TransportingaUnit

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe

machine.Lockbrakeandblockwheels.Securely

fastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwithstraps,

chains,cable,orropes.Besurethatthetrailerortruck

hasallnecessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredby

law .Secureatrailerwithasafetychain.

CAUTION

Thisunitdoesnothaveproperturn

signals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora

slowmovingvehicleemblem.Drivingona

streetorroadwaywithoutsuchequipment

isdangerousandcanleadtoaccidents

causingpersonalinjury.Drivingonastreet

orroadwaywithoutsuchequipmentmayalso

beaviolationofStatelawsandtheoperator

maybesubjecttotrafcticketsand/ornes.

DoNotdriveaunitonapublicstreetor

roadway.

Operation

WARNING

Loadingaunitonatrailerortruckincreases

thepossibilityofbackwardtip-over.

Backwardtip-overcouldcauseseriousinjury

ordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga

unitonaramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;Do

Notuseindividualrampsforeachside

oftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use

enoughrampstocreateanunbroken

rampsurfacewiderthantheunit.

•DoNotexceeda15°anglebetweenramp

andgroundorbetweenrampandtrailer

ortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledriving

unituparamptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking

unitdownaramptoavoidtipping

backward.

LoadingaUnit

Useextremecautionwhenloadingunitsontrailersor

trucks.Onefullwidthrampthatiswideenoughto

extendbeyondthereartiresisrecommendedinstead

ofindividualrampsforeachsideoftheunit.The

lowerrearsectionofthetractorframeextendsback

betweentherearwheelsandservesasastopfor

tippingbackward.Havingafullwidthrampprovides

asurfacefortheframememberstocontactifthe

unitstartstotipbackward.Ifitisnotpossibletouse

onefullwidthramp,useenoughindividualrampsto

simulateafullwidthcontinuousramp.

Rampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles

betweentherampandthegroundandtherampand

thetrailerortruckdonotexceed15°.Asteeperangle

maycausemowerdeckcomponentstogetcaughtas

theunitmovesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeper

anglesmayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.If

loadingonornearaslope,positionthetraileror

trucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeandthe

rampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizethe

rampangle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevel

aspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunit

whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland

driveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp

andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp.

Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

OperatingTips

FastThrottleSetting

Forbestmowingandmaximumaircirculation,

operatetheengineattheFastposition.Airisrequired

tothoroughlycutgrassclippings,sodonotsetthe

height-of-cutsolowastototallysurroundthemower

byuncutgrass.Alwaystrytohaveonesideofthe

mowerfreefromuncutgrass,whichallowsairtobe

drawnintothemower.

CuttingaLawnfortheFirstTime

Cutgrassslightlylongerthannormaltoensurethat

thecuttingheightofthemowerdoesnotscalpany

unevenground.However,thecuttingheightusedin

thepastisgenerallythebestonetouse.Whencutting

grasslongerthansixinchestall,youmaywanttocut

thelawntwicetoensureanacceptablequalityofcut.

Cut1/3oftheGrassBlade

Itisbesttocutonlyabout1/3ofthegrassblade.

Cuttingmorethanthatisnotrecommendedunless

grassissparse,oritislatefallwhengrassgrowsmore

slowly.

MowingDirection

Alternatemowingdirectiontokeepthegrassstanding

straight.Thisalsohelpsdisperseclippingswhich

enhancesdecompositionandfertilization.

MowatCorrectIntervals

Normally,moweveryfourdays.Butremember,

grassgrowsatdifferentratesatdifferenttimes.Soto

maintainthesamecuttingheight,whichisagood

practice,mowmoreofteninearlyspring.Asthe

grassgrowthrateslowsinmidsummer,mowless

frequently.Ifyoucannotmowforanextended

period,rstmowatahighcuttingheight;thenmow

againtwodayslateratalowerheightsetting.

Operation

CuttingSpeed

Toimprovecutquality,useaslowergroundspeed.

AvoidCuttingTooLow

Ifthecuttingwidthofthemoweriswiderthanthe

moweryoupreviouslyused,raisethecuttingheight

toensurethatuneventurfisnotcuttooshort.

LongGrass

Ifthegrassiseverallowedtogrowslightlylonger

thannormal,orifitcontainsahighdegreeof

moisture,raisethecuttingheighthigherthanusual

andcutthegrassatthissetting.Thencutthegrass

againusingthelower,normalsetting.

WhenStopping

Ifthemachine’sforwardmotionmustbestopped

whilemowing,aclumpofgrassclippingsmaydrop

ontoyourlawn.Toavoidthis,moveontoapreviously

cutareawiththebladesengaged.

KeeptheUndersideoftheMower

Clean

Cleanclippingsanddirtfromtheundersideofthe

moweraftereachuse.Ifgrassanddirtbuildupinside

themower,cuttingqualitywilleventuallybecome

unsatisfactory.

BladeMaintenance

Maintainasharpbladethroughoutthecuttingseason

becauseasharpbladecutscleanlywithouttearingor

shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding

turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth

andincreasesthechanceofdisease.Checkthe

cutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andforanywearor

damage.Filedownanynicksandsharpentheblades

asnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedorworn,replace

itimmediatelywithagenuineExmarkreplacement

blade.OnlyExmarkbladesaretobeusedwiththis

unit.Nootherbladesareapproved.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeingmade,someonecouldstarttheengine.Accidental

startingoftheenginecouldseriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch,engageparkingbrake,andpullthewire(s)offthespark

plug(s)beforeyoudoanymaintenance.Alsopushthewire(s)asidesoitdoesnotaccidentally

contactthesparkplug(s).

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touchingahotenginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybeforeserviceormakingrepairsaroundtheenginearea.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

IntervalMaintenanceProcedure

Aftertherst5hours•Changetheengineoil.

Aftertherst200hours•Changethehydraulicsystemlter.

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.

•Checktheaircleanerfordirty,loose,ordamage.

•Checktheairintakeandcoolingareas,cleanasnecessary.

•Checktheoillevelbeforestartingorafterevery8hours.

•Checkthehydraulicoillevelintheexpansiontank.

•Checkthemowerblades.

•Cleanthemowerhousing.

Every25hours

•Greasealllubricationpoints.

•Servicetheaircleaner.(Mayneedmoreoftenunderextremelydustyordirtyconditions.)

•Checkthetirepressure.

•Checkthebelts.

Every100hours

•Replacethepaperelement.(Moreoftenunderextremelydusty,dirtyconditions.)

•Replacetheaircleanerelement.

•Changetheengineoilandlter.

•Cleantheblowerhousing.Moreoftenunderdirtyconditions.

•Replacethefuellter.

Every200hours•Servicethesparkplug.

Every500hours•Replacethesparkplug.

Beforestorage

•Chargethebatteryanddisconnectthebatterycables.

•Performallmaintenanceproceduresbeforestorage.

•Paintanychippedsurfaces.

Monthly•Checkthebatterycharge.

Maintenance

Important:RefertoyourEngineOperator’sManualforadditionalmaintenanceprocedures.

Premaintenance

Procedures

RaisingtheSeat

Makesurethemotioncontrolleversarelockedin

theneutralposition.Lifttheseatforwarduntilthe

lanyardistight.Thefollowingcomponentscanbe

accessedbyraisingtheseat:

•Auxiliary12VPlug(12Vaccessoryupto15amp)

•Fuses

•Batterycables

AccessingtheBattery

Thebatteryislocatedundertheseat.Toaccess,raise

theseat(Figure20).

Figure20

1.Auxiliary12VPlug3.Seat

2.Battery

PeriodicMaintenance

Lubrication

GreasingtheBearings

GreaseType:NGLIgrade#2multi-purposegun

grease.

Greasethefrontcasterpivotsandwheels(Figure21).

G007184

Figure21

1.Frontcastertire

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe

neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Cleanthegreasettings(Figure21andFigure22)

witharag.Makesuretoscrapeanypaintoffof

thefrontofthetting(s).

Maintenance

Figure22

Locatedonthebackoftheseat.

1.Readtheinstructions

beforeservicingor

performingmaintenance

4.Checkoillevel.

2.Greaseidlerpivots.5.Checkhydraulicoillevel

andrefertoOperator’s

manualforfurther

instructions.

3.Timeinterval.6.Checktirepressure.

4.Connectagreaseguntoeachtting(Figure21

andFigure22).Pumpgreaseintothettingsuntil

greasebeginstooozeoutofthebearings.

5.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirCleaner

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Every100hours—Replace

thepaperelement.(More

oftenunderextremely

dusty,dirtyconditions.)

Thisengineisequippedwithareplaceable,high

densitypaperaircleanerelement.Checktheair

cleanerdailyorbeforestartingtheengine.Checkfor

abuildupofdirtanddebrisaroundtheaircleaner

system.Keepthisareaclean.Alsocheckforlooseor

damagedcomponents.Replaceallbentordamaged

aircleanercomponents.

Note:Operatingtheenginewithlooseordamaged

aircleanercomponentscouldallowunlteredairinto

theenginecausingprematurewearandfailure.

Note:Servicetheaircleanermoreoftenunder

extremelydusty,dirtyconditions.

Figure23

Briggs&Strattonengine

1.Aircleaner3.Aircleanercover

2.Knobs

Figure24

KohlerCommandengine

1.Aircleanercover3.Aircleaner

2.Knob

Maintenance

ServicingPaperElement

ServiceInterval:Every25hours(May

needmoreoftenunder

extremelydustyordirty

conditions.)

Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomes

rst)—Replacetheair

cleanerelement.

1.Removetheaircleanercover(Figure23).

2.Removetheaircleanerelementwiththeintegral

rubberseal.

3.Gentlytapthepleatedsideofthepaperelement

todislodgedirt.DoNotwashthepaperelement

orusepressurizedair,asthiswilldamagethe

element.Replaceadirty,bent,ordamaged

element.Handlenewelementscarefully;DoNot

useiftherubbersealorfoamsleeveisdamaged.

4.Cleanallaircleanercomponentsofany

accumulateddirtorforeignmaterial.Preventany

dirtfromenteringthecarburetor.

5.Installtheaircleanerelementwiththepleated

side“out”andseattherubbersealontotheedges

oftheaircleanerbase.

6.Reinstalltheaircleanercoverandsecurewith

theknobs.

ServicingtheEngineOil

CheckingtheOilLevel

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage

thebladecontrolswitch,stoptheengine,engage

parkingbrake,andremovethekey.

2.Makesuretheengineisstopped,level,andiscool

sotheoilhashadtimetodrainintothesump.

3.Tokeepdirt,grassclippings,etc.,outof

theengine,cleantheareaaroundtheoilll

cap/dipstickbeforeremovingit.

4.Pullandremovetheoilllcap/dipstick;wipeoil

off.Reinsertthedipstickandpushrmlyinto

place(Figure25).

Figure25

1.Oildipstick3.Oillevel

2.Fillertube

5.Removethedipstickandchecktheoillevel.

Theoillevelshouldbeupto,butnotover,the

“F”markonthedipstick.

6.Ifthelevelislow ,addoilofthepropertype,upto

the“F”markonthedipstick.Alwayscheckthe

levelwiththedipstickbeforeaddingmoreoil.

Note:Topreventextensiveenginewearor

damage,alwaysmaintaintheproperoillevelin

thecrankcase.Neveroperatetheenginewiththe

oillevelbelowthe“L”markoroverthe“F”mark

onthedipstick.

ChangingtheOilandFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours

Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst)

thereafter.

Changetheoilandlterwhiletheengineisstill

warm.Theoilwillowmorefreelyandcarryaway

moreimpurities.Makesuretheengineislevelwhen

lling,checking,orchangingtheoil.

1.Starttheengineandletitrununtilwarm.This

warmstheoilsoitdrainsbetter.

2.Disengagethebladecontrolswitchandmovethe

motioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutralposition

andengageparkingbrake.

Maintenance

3.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall

movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating

position.

4.Cleantheareaaroundthedrainplugandonthe

machineframe.Placeapanunderneathmachine

directlybelowthedrainholeintheframeas

showninFigure26andFigure27.

Figure26

Briggs&Strattonengine

1.Oildrain3.Pan

2.Oildrainplug

Figure27

KohlerCommandengine

1.Oildrainhose3.Pan

2.Oildrainplug

5.Removetheoildrainplug(Figure26and

Figure27).Removetheoilllcap/dipstick

(Figure25).

Figure28

1.Oillter2.Gasket

6.Besuretoallowampletimeforcomplete

drainage.

7.Removetheoldlterandwipeoffthemounting

pad(Figure28).

8.Whentheoilhasdrainedcompletely,installthe

oildrainplug.Tightentheplugto14N-m(125

in-lb)torque.Wipeupanyexcessoilontheframe

(Figure26andFigure27).

Note:Disposeoftheusedoilatarecycling

center.

9.Applyathinlmofcleanoiltotherubbergasket

onthenewlter.

10.Installthereplacementoilltertothemounting

pad.Turntheoillterclockwiseuntiltherubber

gasketcontactsthepad,thentightenthelteran

additional1/2to3/4turn(Figure28).

11.Slowlypourapproximately80%ofthespecied

oilintothellertube—useoilrecommendedin

theEngineOwner’sManual.

12.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandpushrmly

intoplace.

13.Checktheoillevel(Figure25);refertoChecking

theOilLevel.

14.Slowlyaddadditionaloiltobringittothefull

mark.DoNotoverll.

15.Installtheoilllcap/dipstickandpushrmly

intoplace.

16.Starttheengineandcheckforleaks.

Maintenance

CheckingtheHydraulicOil

Level

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

CheckexpansiontankandifnecessaryaddMOBIL1

15W-50syntheticmotoroiltotheFULLCOLDline

Figure29

1.Engine2.Expansiontank

ChangetheHydraulic

SystemFilter

ServiceInterval:Aftertherst200hours

Note:UseonlyMOBIL115W-50Syntheticmotor

oil.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and

allowenginetocool.Removekeyandengage

parkingbrake.

2.Locatethetwoltersunderthetransmissions.

Removelterguards.

3.Carefullycleanareaaroundlters.Itisimportant

thatnodirtorcontaminationenterhydraulic

system.

4.Unscrewlterstoremoveandallowoiltodrain

fromdrivesystem.

Important:Beforereinstallingnewlters,

applyathincoatofoilonthesurfaceofthe

ltersrubberseal.

Turntheltersclockwiseuntilrubberseal

contactsthelteradapterthentightenthelter

anadditional3/4to1fullturn.

5.Removetheventplugoneachtransmissionand

llthroughexpansionreservoir,whenoilcomes

outofventreinstallplug.Torqueplugsto180

in-lb(244N-m).Continuetoaddoiluntilit

reachestheFULLCOLDlineontheexpansion

reservoir.

Figure30

1.Oillter3.Leftreartire

2.Ventplug

6.Raisetherearofmachineupandsupportwith

jackstands(orequivalentsupport)justhigh

enoughtoallowdrivewheelstoturnfreely.

7.Startengineandmovethrottlecontrolaheadto

1/2throttleposition.Disengageparkingbrake.

A.Withthebypassvalveopenandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol

inbothforwardandreverse(5or6times).

B.Withthebypassvalveclosedandtheengine

running,slowlymovethedirectionalcontrol

inbothforwardandreversedirections(5to

6times).Checktheoillevel,andaddoilas

requiredafterstoppingtheengine.

C.ItmaybenecessarytorepeatstepsAand

Buntilalltheairiscompletelypurgedfrom

thesystem.Whenthetransaxleoperatesat

normalnoiselevelsandmovessmoothly

forwardandreverseatnormalspeeds,then

thetransaxleisconsideredpurged.

DoNotchangehydraulicsystemoil(exceptforwhat

canbedrainedwhenchanginglter),unlessitisfelt

theoilhasbeencontaminatedorbeenextremelyhot.

Changingoilunnecessarilycoulddamagehydraulic

systembyintroducingcontaminatesintothesystem.

Maintenance

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every200hours/Every2

years(whichevercomes

rst)

Every500hours—Replace

thesparkplug.

Asstatedinthemaintenanceintervals,removethe

sparkplug,checkcondition,andresetthegapor

replacewithanewplugasnecessary.

ThesparkplugisRFIcompliant.Equivalentalternate

brandplugscanalsobeused.

Type:ChampionXC92YC(forBriggs&Stratton)

ChampionRC12YCorQC12Cmaybeusedifyour

areadoesnotrequirecompliancewithCanadian

ICES-002,ISO14982,orEN55012.

Type:ChampionRC12YC(forKohlerCommand)

AirGap:0.030inch(0.76mm)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe

motioncontrolsoutwardtotheparkposition,

stoptheengine,andremovethekey.

2.Pullthewireoffofthesparkplug(Figure31).

Cleanaroundthesparkplugtopreventdirtfrom

fallingintotheengineandpotentiallycausing

damage.

Note:Duetothedeeprecessaroundthespark

plug,blowingoutthecavitywithcompressedair

isusuallythemosteffectivemethodforcleaning.

Thesparkplugismostaccessiblewhenthe

blowerhousingisremovedforcleaning.

3.Removethesparkplugandmetalwasher.

Figure31

1.Sparkplugandwirelocation

CheckingtheSparkPlug

1.Lookatthecenterofthesparkplug(Figure32).

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the

engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingon

theinsulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty.

Important:Nevercleanthesparkplug.

Alwaysreplacethesparkplugwhenithasa

blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,

orcracks.

2.Checkthegapbetweenthecenterandside

electrodes(Figure32).Bendthesideelectrodeif

thegapisnotcorrect.

Figure32

1.Sideelectrode3.Airgap(nottoscale)

2.Centerelectrode

insulator

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Installthesparkplug.Makesurethattheairgap

issetcorrectly.

2.Tightenthesparkplugto15ft-lb(20N-m).

3.Pushthewireontothesparkplug(Figure31).

CleaningtheBlowerHousing

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst)

Moreoftenunderdirty

conditions.

Toensurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen,

coolingns,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheengine

arekeptcleanatalltimes.

1.Removetheblowerhousingandanyothercooling

shrouds.

2.Cleanthecoolingnsandexternalsurfacesas

necessary.

3.Makesurethecoolingshroudsarereinstalled

Maintenance

Important:Operatingtheenginewithablocked

grassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingns,

and/orcoolingshroudsremoved,willcause

enginedamageduetooverheating.

FuelSystemMaintenance

ReplacingtheFuelFilter

ServiceInterval:Every100hours/Yearly

(whichevercomesrst)

DANGER

Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely

ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor

explosionfromgasolinecanburnyouand

othersandcandamageproperty.

•Performanyfuelrelatedmaintenance

whentheengineiscold.Dothisoutdoors

inanopenarea.Wipeupanygasoline

thatspills.

•Neversmokewhendraininggasoline,and

stayawayfromanopenameorwherea

sparkmayignitethegasolinefumes.

Neverinstalladirtylterifitisremovedfromthe

fuelline.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe

neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Thefuellterisinthefuellinebetweenthetank

andengine.

Figure33

1.Fueltank6.Hoseclamps

2.Fuelshutoffvalve—off7.Fuellinetoengine

3.Fuelshutoffvalve8.Filter

4.Fuelshutoffvalve—on9.Flowdirectionarrow

5.Fuellinefromtank

4.Turnfuelshutoffvalve90°to“off”position.

5.Squeezetheendsofthehoseclampstogetherand

slidethemawayfromthelter(Figure33).

6.Removethelterfromthefuellines.

7.Installanewlterwiththeowdirectionarrow

comingfromthefueltankandpointingtothe

engine.Movethehoseclampsclosetothelter

(Figure33)tosecureitinplace.

8.Turnfuelshutoffvalvebackto“on”position.

ElectricalSystem

Maintenance

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancerandreproductive

harm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Maintenance

ChargingtheBattery

RemovingtheBattery

WARNING

Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort

againstmetalmachinecomponentscausing

sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygasses

toexplode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,

DoNotallowthebatteryterminalsto

touchanymetalpartsofthemachine.

•DoNotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetween

thebatteryterminalsandmetalpartsof

themachine.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe

neutralposition,engageparkingbrakestopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Raisetheseat.

4.Disconnectthenegative(black)groundcable

fromthebatterypost(Figure34).Retainall

fasteners.

Figure34

1.Batteryhold-down5.Terminalboot

2.Wingnut6.Positivebatterypost

3.Negativebatterypost7.Battery

4.Bolt,washer,andnut

WARNING

Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage

themachineandcablescausingsparks.

Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto

explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.

•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)

batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe

positive(red)cable.

•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery

cablebeforeconnectingthenegative

(black)cable.

5.Slidetherubbercoverupthepositive(red)cable.

Disconnectthepositive(red)cablefromthe

batterypost.Retainallfasteners.

6.Removethebatteryhold-down(Figure34)and

liftthebatteryfromthebatterytray.

ChargingtheBattery

1.Removethebatteryfromthechassis;referto

RemovingtheBattery.

2.Allowingbatteriestostandforanextendedperiod

withoutrechargingthemwillresultinreduced

performanceandservicelife.Topreserve

optimumbatteryperformanceandlife,recharge

batteriesinstoragewhentheopencircuitvoltage

dropsto12.4volts.

Note:Topreventdamageduetofreezing,

batteryshouldbefullychargedbeforeputting

awayforwinterstorage.

3.Checkthevoltageofthebatterywithadigital

voltmeter.Locatethevoltagereadingofthe

batteryinthetablebelowandchargethebattery

fortherecommendedtimeintervaltobringthe

chargeuptoafullchargeof12.6voltsorgreater.

Important:Makesurethenegativebattery

cablesaredisconnectedandthebattery

chargerusedforchargingthebatteryhasan

outputof16voltsand7ampsorlesstoavoid

damagingthebattery(seechartbelowfor

recommendedchargersettings).

Maintenance

Voltage

Reading

Percent

Charge

Maximum

Charger

Settings

Charging

Interval

12.6or

greater

100%16volts/7

amps

Charging

Required

12.4–12.675–100%16volts/7

amps

30Minutes

12.2–12.450–75%16volts/7

amps

1Hour

12.0–12.225–50%14.4volts/4

amps

2Hours

11.7–12.00–25%14.4volts/4

amps

3Hours

11.7orless0%14.4volts/2

amps

6Hoursor

4.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplug

thechargerfromtheelectricaloutlet,then

disconnectthechargerleadsfromthebattery

posts(Figure35).

Figure35

1.Negativebatterypost3.Red(+)chargerlead

2.Black(-)chargerlead4.Positivebatterypost

Note:DoNotrunthemachinewiththebattery

disconnected,electricaldamagemayoccur.

InstallingtheBattery

1.Positionthebatteryinthetraywiththeterminal

poststowardtheoperatingposition(Figure34).

2.Installthepositive(red)batterycabletothe

positive(+)batteryterminalusingthefasteners

removedpreviously

3.Installthenegativebatterycabletothenegative

(-)batteryterminalusingthefastenersremoved

previously.

4.Slidetheredterminalbootontothepositive(red)

batterypost.

5.Securethebatterywiththehold-down(Figure34).

ServicingtheFusesand

Relay

Theelectricalsystemisprotectedbyfuses.Itrequires

nomaintenance;however,ifafuseblows,check

thecomponent/circuitforamalfunctionorshort.

Thereisalsoareplaceablerelay/snexttothefuse.

RefertoyourPartsmanualforcorrectreplacement

components.

FuseBlock:

•Mainfuse:25ampfuse,blade-type

•ChargeCircuit:20ampfuse,blade-type

•Auxiliarycircuit:15ampfuse,blade-type

•Diode:TVS

1.Raisetheseattogainaccesstothefuseholder

(Figure36).

Figure36

1.Cover5.Main–25amp

2.Relay6.Diode

3.Auxilliary–15amp7.Briggs&Strattonunit

4.Charge–20amp8.KohlerCommandunit

Maintenance

2.RemovecoverasshowninFigure36.

3.Toreplaceafuse,pulloutonthefusetoremoveit

DriveSystemMaintenance

CheckingtheTirePressure

ServiceInterval:Every25hours/Monthly

(whichevercomesrst)

Maintaintheairpressureinthefrontandreartiresas

specied.Uneventirepressurecancauseunevencut.

Checkthepressureatthevalvestem(Figure37).

Checkthetireswhentheyarecoldtogetthemost

accuratepressurereading.

RearTires:13psi(90kPa)

FrontTires(casterwheels):13psi(90kPa)

Figure37

1.Valvestem

MowerMaintenance

ServicingtheCuttingBlades

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Maintainsharpbladesthroughoutthecuttingseason

becausesharpbladescutcleanlywithouttearingor

shreddingthegrassblades.Tearingandshredding

turnsgrassbrownattheedges,whichslowsgrowth

andincreasesthechanceofdisease.

Checkthecutterbladesdailyforsharpness,andfor

anywearordamage.Filedownanynicksandsharpen

thebladesasnecessary.Ifabladeisdamagedor

worn,replaceitimmediatelywithagenuineExmark

replacementblade.Forconvenientsharpeningand

replacement,youmaywanttokeepextrabladeson

hand.

WARNING

Awornordamagedbladecanbreak,anda

pieceofthebladecouldbethrownintothe

operator’sorbystander’sarea,resultingin

seriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Inspectthebladeperiodicallyforwearor

damage.

•Replaceawornordamagedblade.

BeforeInspectingorServicingthe

Blades

Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengagethe

bladecontrolswitch,andmovethemotioncontrol

leversoutwardtotheneutralpositionandengage

parkingbrake.Stoptheengine,removethekey,and

disconnectthesparkplugwire(s)fromthespark

plug(s).

InspectingtheBlades

1.Inspectthecuttingedges(Figure38).Iftheedges

arenotsharporhavenicks,removeandsharpen

theblades;refertoSharpeningtheBlades.

2.Inspecttheblades,especiallythecurvedarea.If

younoticeanydamage,wear,oraslotformingin

thisarea(item3inFigure38),immediatelyinstall

anewblade.

Figure38

1.Cuttingedge3.Wear/slotforming

2.Curvedarea

CheckingforBentBlades

1.Rotatethebladesuntiltheendsfaceforward

andbackward(Figure39).Measurefromalevel

surfacetothecuttingedge,oftheblades.Note

thisdimension.

Maintenance

Figure39

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurehere

2.Outsidecuttingedges

2.Rotatetheoppositeendsofthebladesforward.

3.Measurefromalevelsurfacetothecuttingedge

ofthebladesatthesamepositionasinstep1.

Thedifferencebetweenthedimensionsobtained

insteps1and3mustnotexceed1/8inch(3

mm).Ifthisdimensionexceeds1/8inch(3mm),

thebladeisbentandmustbereplaced.Refer

toRemovingtheBladesandInstallingthe

Blades.

WARNING

Abladethatisbentordamagedcouldbreak

apartandcouldseriouslyinjureorkillyou

orbystanders.

•Alwaysreplacebentordamagedblade

withanewblade.

•Neverleorcreatesharpnotchesinthe

edgesorsurfacesofblade.

CheckingforLooseBladesor

DamagedSpringDiscWashers

1.Placeawrenchonthebladeboltandtorqueto

32-42ftlb(43-57N-m).

2.Withthewrenchstillonthebladebolt,holdthe

bladespindlestationaryandusingaragorthickly

paddedglove,trytorotatetheblade.Iftheblade

rotatesrelativetothespindleguardwithout

furthertighteningthebladebolt,thespring

discwasherhasbeenattenedordamagedand

theboltandwasherassemblymustbereplaced

(Figure40).RefertoRemovingtheBladesand

InstallingtheBlades.

3.Oncethebladehasbeenremoved,inspectthe

springdiscwasher.Ifthewasherappearstobe

damaged(thewashersurfacehasbeenmarred)

orattened,theboltandwasherassemblymust

bereplaced.

RemovingtheBlades

Thebladesmustbereplacedifasolidobjectishit,if

thebladeisoutofbalance,orthebladeisbent.To

ensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety

conformanceofthemachine,usegenuineExmark

replacementblades.Replacementbladesmadeby

othermanufacturersmayresultinanunsafemachine.

Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded

glove(orplaceawrenchonthetopsheavenut).

Removethebladeboltandwasherassembly,washer,

andbladefromthespindleshaft(Figure40).

Figure40

1.Blade

2.Washer

3.Boltandwasherassembly.Applylubricantto

threads—torqueto32-42ft-lb(43-57N-m).

SharpeningtheBlades

1.Usealetosharpenthecuttingedgeatbothends

oftheblade(Figure41).Maintaintheoriginal

angle.Thebladeretainsitsbalanceifthesame

amountofmaterialisremovedfrombothcutting

edges.

Maintenance

Figure41

1.Sharpenatoriginalangle

2.Checkthebalanceofthebladebyputtingitona

bladebalancer(Figure42).Ifthebladestaysina

horizontalposition,thebladeisbalancedandcan

beused.Ifthebladeisnotbalanced,lesome

metalofftheendofthesailareaonly(Figure42).

Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebladeisbalanced.

Figure42

1.Blade2.Balancer

InstallingtheBlades

1.Installthebladeontothespindleshaft(Figure40).

Important:Thecurvedpartoftheblade

mustbepointingupwardtowardtheinsideof

themowertoensurepropercutting.

2.Holdthebladeendusingaragorthickly-padded

glove(orplaceawrenchonthetopsheavenut).

Applylubricanttothethreadsofthebladebolt

asneededtopreventseizing.Copperbased

anti-seizeispreferable.Greaseisanacceptable

substitute.Installthewasherandbladeboltand

washerassembly.

3.Torquethebladeboltto32-42ft-lb(43-57N-m).

WARNING

Incorrectinstallationofthebladeor

componentsusedtoretainthebladecause

thebladetocomelooseandcouldseriously

injureorkillyouorbystanders.

AlwaysinstalltheoriginalExmarkblades,

washersandbladeboltsasshown.

MowerBeltMaintenance

InspectingtheBelts

ServiceInterval:Every25hours

Checkthebeltsforcracks,frayededges,burnmarks,

oranyotherdamage.Replacedamagedbelts.

ReplacingtheMowerBelt

Squealingwhenthebeltisrotating,bladesslipping

whencuttinggrass,frayedbeltedges,burnmarks,

andcracksaresignsofawornmowerbelt.Replace

themowerbeltifanyoftheseconditionsareevident.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe

neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Settheheight-of-cutat1-1/2inch(38mm).

4.Removethebeltcoversovertheoutsidespindles.

5.Pulltheidlerpulleyinthedirectionshownin

Figure48androllthebeltoffofthepulleys.

WARNING

Thespringisundertensionwheninstalled

andcancausepersonalinjury.

Becarefulwhenremovingthebelt.

Figure43

1.Outsidepuley4.Mowerbelt

2.Spring5.Enginepulley

3.Idlerpulley6.Pullidlerinthisdirection.

Maintenance

6.Routethenewbeltaroundtheenginepulleyand

mowerpulleys.

7.Pulltheidlerpulleyinthedirectionshownin

Figure43androutethebeltontotheidlerpulley.

8.Installthebeltcoversovertheoutsidespindles.

LevelingtheMowerDeck

Themowerbladesmustbelevelfromsidetoside.

Checktheside-to-sidelevelanytimeyouinstallthe

mowerorwhenyouseeanunevencutonyourlawn.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe

neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Checktheairpressureofallfourtires.Ifneeded,

adjusttotherecommendedination;referto

CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem

Maintenancesection.Ifeitheroneisoutofrange

thenfollowadjustmentprocedure.

4.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside.

5.Measurebetweentheoutsidecuttingedgesand

theatsurface(Figure44).Ifbothmeasurements

arenotwithin3/16inch(5mm),anadjustmentis

required;continuewiththisprocedure.

Figure44

1.Bladessidetoside3.Measurehere

2.Outsidecuttingedges

6.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyou

installthemower.Ifthefrontbladetipisnot

1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear

bladetip,adjustthebladelevel.Ifmeasurements

fromsteps5or6areoutofrange,thenfollow

AdjustingtheBladeSlope.

7.Setanti-scalprollerstotopholesorremove

completelyforthisadjustment.

8.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm)

position.Placetwo21/2inch(6.35cm)thick

blocksundertherearedgeofthecuttingdeck

skirt;oneoneachsideofthecuttingdeck.Place

two25/16inch(5.89cm)blocksundereachside

ofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe

anti-scalprollerbrackets.

9.Carefullyrotatethebladessidetoside(Figure44).

10.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item4)

onallfourcornerssothatthedeckissitting

securelyonallfourblocks.Makesurethatthe

deckhangersareallthewaydown(atthetopof

theslot)andthedeckliftfootleverispushedback

againstthestop,thentightenthefourleveling

adjustlockingnuts

11.Recheckthatblockstjustsnuglyunderthedeck

skirt.Makesureallattachmentboltsaretight

12.Continuelevelingthedeckbycheckingthe

front-to-rearbladeslope;refertoAdjustingthe

Front-to-RearBladeSlope.

13.Recheckbladesforlevelnessandrepeatdeck

levelingprocedureifnecessary.

Figure45

1.Deckliftarm3.Deckhanger

2.Floatretainingnut4.Levelingadjustlocking

nut

AdjustingtheBladeSlope

1.Checkthefront-to-rearbladelevelanytimeyou

installthemower.Ifthefrontbladetipisnot

1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear

bladetip,adjustthebladelevelusingthefollowing

instructions:

Maintenance

2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

3.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardto

theneutralposition,engagetheparkingbrake,

stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall

movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating

position.

4.Checktheairpressureofallfourtires.Ifneeded,

adjusttotherecommendedination;referto

CheckingtheTirePressureinDriveSystem

Maintenancesection.

5.Checkandadjusttheside-to-sidebladelevelifyou

havenotcheckedthesetting;refertoLeveling

theMower.

6.Settheheight-of-cutlevertothe3inch(76mm)

position.Placetwo21/2inch(6.35cm)thick

blocksundertherearedgeofthecuttingdeck

skirt;oneoneachsideofthecuttingdeck.Place

two25/16inch(5.89cm)blocksundereachside

ofthefrontedgeofthedeck,butnotunderthe

anti-scalprollerbrackets.

7.Loosenthelevelingadjustlockingnuts(item4)

onallfourcornerssothatthedeckissitting

securelyonallfourblocks.Makesurethatthe

deckhangersareallthewaydown(atthetopof

theslot)andthedeckliftfootleverispushedback

againstthestop,thentightenthefourleveling

adjustlockingnuts(Figure46).

Figure46

1.Deckliftarm3.Deckhanger

2.Floatretainingnut4.Levelingadjustlocking

nut

8.Carefullyrotatethebladessotheyarefacingfront

torear(Figure47).

9.Measurefromthetipofthefrontbladetotheat

surfaceandthetipoftherearbladetotheat

surface(Figure47).Ifthefrontbladetipisnot

1/16-5/16inch(1.6-7.9mm)lowerthantherear

bladetip,adjustthefrontdeckhanger.

Figure47

1.Bladesfronttorear3.Measurehere

2.Outsidecuttingedges

10.Whenthefront-to-rearbladeslopeiscorrect

checktheside-to-sidelevelofthemoweragain;

refertoLevelingtheMower.

Maintenance

RemovingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe

neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Placeblocksunderdeckforsupport.Lowerthe

height-of-cutlevertothelowestposition.

4.Removethehardwarefromthedeckhangerand

deckliftarmonbothsidesofthedeck(Figure48).

Figure48

1.Deckliftarm2.Deckhanger

5.Removethenut,bolt,andpivotbushingfromthe

deckstrut(Figure48).Carefullylowerthefront

ofthemowerdecktotheground(Figure49).

Figure49

1.Deckliftarm2.Deckstrut

6.Slidethemowerrearwardtoremovethemower

beltfromtheenginepulley.

7.Slidethemoweroutfromunderneaththe

machine.

Note:Retainallpartsforfutureinstallation.

InstallingtheMowerDeck

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe

neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Slidethemowerunderthemachine.

4.Lowertheheight-of-cutlevertothelowest

position.

5.Usetheexistinghardwaretoattachthereardeck

strutofthemowertothedeckliftarm(Figure49).

6.Attachthehardwarefromthedeckhangerand

deckliftarmonbothsidesofthedeck(Figure48).

7.Installthemowerbeltontotheenginepulley;

refertoReplacingtheMowerBelt.

Maintenance

ReplacingtheDischarge

Deector

DANGER

Anuncovereddischargeopeningcouldallow

thelawnmowertothrowobjectsinthe

operator’sorbystander’sdirectionandresult

inseriousinjury.Also,contactwiththeblade

couldoccur.

Neveroperatethelawnmowerunlessyou

installamulchplate,dischargedeector,or

grasscollectionsystem.

1.LocateitemsshowninFigure50.

Figure50

1.Rod4.Mowerdeck

2.Spring5.Dischargedeector

bracket

3.Dischargedeector6.Assembledview

2.Slidetherodoutoftheshortstand-off,spring,

anddischargedeector.Removethedamagedor

worndischargedeector.

3.Installnewdischargedeector.

4.Orientthespringsothattheshortlegpoints

towardsthedischargedeectorandthelongerleg

pointstowardsthedeckasshowninFigure50.

Placespringonrodandsliderod,straightend,

throughthefrontdischargedeectorbracket,

dischargedeector,andreardeectorbracket.

5.Makesurethatthespringandrodareinstalled

sothattherodisretainedfromslidingout

bythefrontbracketandthespringholdsthe

dischargedeectorinthedownposition.Referto

(Figure50)forproperorientation.

Important:Thedischargedeectormustbe

springloadedinthedownposition.Liftthe

deectoruptotestthatitsnapstothefull

downposition.

Maintenance

Cleaning

WashingtheUndersideof

theMower

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Aftereachuse,washtheundersideofthemowerto

preventgrassbuildupforimprovedmulchactionand

clippingdispersal.

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisengage

thebladecontrolswitch.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutwardtothe

neutralposition,engageparkingbrake,stopthe

engine,removethekey,andwaitforallmoving

partstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

3.Attachthehosecouplingtotheendofthemower

washouttting,andturnthewateronhigh

(Figure51).

Note:Spreadpetroleumjellyonthewashout

ttingO-ringtomakethecouplingslideoneasier

andprotecttheO-ring.

Figure51

4.Lowerthemowertothelowestheight-of-cut.

5.Sitontheseatandstarttheengine.Engagethe

bladecontrolswitchandletthemowerrunfor

onetothreeminutes.

6.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,stopthe

engine,andremovetheignitionkey.Waitforall

movingpartstostop.

7.Turnthewateroffandremovethecouplingfrom

thewashouttting.

Note:Ifthemowerisnotcleanafterone

washing,soakitandletitstandfor30minutes.

Thenrepeattheprocess.

8.Runthemoweragainforonetothreeminutes

toremoveexcesswater.

WARNING

Abrokenormissingwashoutttingcould

exposeyouandotherstothrownobjectsor

bladecontact.Contactwithbladeorthrown

debriscancauseinjuryordeath.

•Replacebrokenormissingwashout

ttingimmediately,beforeusingmower

again.

•Pluganyhole(s)inmowerwithboltsand

locknuts.

•Neverputyourhandsorfeetunderthe

mowerorthroughopeningsinthemower.

Storage

CleaningandStorage

1.Disengagethebladecontrolswitch,movethe

motioncontrolsoutwardtotheneutralposition,

engageparkingbrake,stoptheengine,and

removethekey.

2.Removegrassclippings,dirt,andgrimefromthe

externalpartsoftheentiremachine,especiallythe

engine.Cleandirtandchafffromtheoutsideof

theenginecylinderheadnsandblowerhousing.

Important:Youcanwashthemachinewith

milddetergentandwater.DoNotpressure

washthemachine.Avoidexcessiveuseof

water,especiallynearthecontrolpanel,

engine,hydraulicpumps,andmotors.

3.Servicetheaircleaner;refertoServicingtheAir

CleanerinEngineMaintenancesection.

4.Greaseandoilthemachine;refertoLubrication

section.

5.Changethecrankcaseoilandlter;refer

toServicingtheEngineOilinEngine

Maintenancesection.

6.Checkthetirepressure;refertoCheckingthe

TirePressureinDriveSystemMaintenance

section.

7.Chargethebattery;refertoServicingthe

BatteryinElectricalSystemMaintenancesection.

8.Checktheconditionoftheblades;referto

ServicingtheCuttingBladesinMower

Maintenancesection.

9.Preparethemachineforstoragewhennon-use

occursover30days.Preparethemachinefor

storageasfollows.

A.Addapetroleumbasedstabilizer/conditioner

tothefuelinthetank.Followthemixing

instructionsfromthestabilizermanufacturer.

DoNotuseanalcoholbasedstabilizer

(ethanolormethanol).

Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismost

effectivewhenmixedwithfreshgasolineand

usedatalltimes.

B.Runtheenginetodistributetheconditioned

fuelthroughthefuelsystem(5minutes).

C.Stoptheengine,allowittocool,anddrainthe

fueltank;refertoDrainingtheFuelTankin

FuelSystemMaintenancesection.

D.Restarttheengineandrunituntilitstops.

E.Choketheengine.Startandruntheengine

untilitwillnotstart.

F.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recycleasperlocal

codes.

Important:DoNotstore

stabilizer/conditionedgasolineover

30days.

10.Removethesparkplug(s)andcheckitscondition;

refertoServicingtheSparkPluginEngine

Maintenancesection.Withthesparkplug(s)

removedfromtheengine,pourtwotablespoons

ofengineoilintothesparkplughole.Usethe

startertocranktheengineanddistributetheoil

insidethecylinder.Installthesparkplug(s).Do

Notinstallthewireonthesparkplug(s).

11.Cleananydirtandchafffromthetopofthe

mower.

12.Scrapeanyheavybuildupofgrassanddirtfrom

theundersideofthemower,thenwashthemower

withagardenhose.

13.Checktheconditionofthedriveandmowerbelts.

14.Checkandtightenallbolts,nuts,andscrews.

Repairorreplaceanypartthatiswornor

damaged.

15.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paintis

availablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

16.Storethemachineinaclean,drygarageorstorage

area.Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch

andkeepitinamemorableplace.Coverthe

machinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,DoNotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbe

causedbyanemptyfueltank.

Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.DoNotattempttoserviceorreplacemajor

itemsoranyitemsthatcallforspecialtimingofadjustmentsprocedures(suchasvalves,governor,etc.).Have

thisworkdonebyyourEngineServiceDealer.

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDONOTpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Theengineloadisexcessive.1.Reducegroundspeed.

2.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow .2.Addoiltothecrankcase.

3.Thecoolingnsandairpassagesunder

theengineblowerhousingareplugged.

3.Removetheobstructionfromthecooling

nsandairpassages.

4.Theaircleanerisdirty.4.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

Theengineoverheats.

5.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuelsystem.5.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Thebladecontrolswitchisengaged.1.Movethebladecontrolswitchto

Disengaged.

2.Themotioncontrolleversarenotinthe

parkposition.

2.Movethemotioncontrolleversoutward

totheparkposition.

3.Theoperatorisnotseated.3.Sitontheseat.

4.Thebatteryisdead.4.Chargethebattery.

5.Theelectricalconnectionsarecorroded

orloose.

5.Checktheelectricalconnectionsforgood

contact.

6.Afuseisblown.6.Replacethefuse.

Thestarterdoesnotcrank

7.Arelayorswitchisdamaged.7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Fueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnoton.2.MovethechokelevertoOn.

3.Theaircleanerisdirty.3.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

4.Thesparkplugwire(s)islooseor

disconnected.

4.Installthewire(s)onthesparkplug.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,orthe

gapisincorrect.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark

plug(s).

6.Thereisdirtinfuellter.6.Replacethefuellter.

7.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel

system.

7.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.8.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

thepropertype.

Enginewillnotstart,startshard,orfailsto

keeprunning

9.Theoillevelinthecrankcaseislow .9.Addoiltothecrankcase.

Troubleshooting

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Engineloadisexcessive.1.Reducethegroundspeed.

2.Aircleanerisdirty.2.Cleanorreplacetheaircleanerelement.

3.Oillevelinthecrankcaseislow .3.Addoiltothecrankcase.

4.Coolingnsandairpassagesforthe

engineareplugged.

4.Removetheobstructionsfromthecooling

nsandairpassages.

5.Thesparkplug(s)ispitted,fouled,orthe

gapisincorrect.

5.Installanew,correctlygappedspark

plug(s).

6.Ventholeinthefuelcapisclosed.6.Opentheventinthefuelcap.

7.Dirtinfuellter.7.Replacethefuellter.

8.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinthefuel

system.

8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Enginelosespower

9.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.9.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith

thepropertype.

1.Thedrivebeltsareworn,loose,orbroken.1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

2.Thedrivebeltsareoffofthepulleys.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Themachinedoesnotdrive.

3.Thedriveisinbypassmode.3.Takemachineoutofbypassmode.Refer

toPushingtheMachinebyHand

section.

1.Enginemountingboltsareloose.1.Tightentheenginemountingbolts.

2.Looseenginepulley,idlerpulley,orblade

pulley.

2.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

3.Enginepulleyisdamaged.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

4.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.4.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

5.Bladeisloose.5.Tightentheblademountingboltand

inspectthebladespringdiscwasherfor

damage(SeeServicingtheCutting

Bladessection).

Abnormalvibration

6.Bladespindleisbent.6.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Blade(s)notsharp.1.Sharpentheblade(s).

2.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebent.2.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

3.Abladeisloose.3.Tightentheblademountingboltand

inspectthebladespringdiscwasherfor

damage(SeeServicingtheCutting

Bladessection).

4.Mowerdeckisnotlevel.4.Levelmowerdeckfromside-to-sideand

front-to-rear.

5.Ananti-scalpwheelisnotsetcorrectly5.Adjusttheanti-scalpwheelheight.

6.Undersideofmowerisdirty.6.Cleantheundersideofthemower.

7.Tirepressureindrivetiresnotcorrect.7.Adjusttirepressure.

Unevencuttingheight.

8.Bladespindlebent.8.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

1.Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken.1.Installnewdrivebelt.

2.Drivebeltisoffpulley.2.Installdrivebeltandcheckadjusting

shaftsandbeltguidesforcorrectposition.

3.Deckbeltisworn,looseorbroken.3.Installnewdeckbelt.

4.Deckbeltisoffpulley.4.Installdeckpulleyandchecktheidler

pulley,idlerarmandspringforcorrect

positionandfunction.

Bladesdonotrotate.

5.Themowerbeltisworn,loose,orbroken.5.Installanewmowerbelt.

Schematics

ElectricalDiagram—Briggs&Stratton

TERMINAL I

TERMINAL S

TERMINAL X

TERMINAL Y

TERMINAL B

TERMINAL A

3. START

POSITION

1. OFF

2. RUN

B + I + S

CIRCUIT "MAKE"

X + Y

NONE

B + I + A

IGNITION SWITCH

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

TERMINAL A  VOLTAGE REGULATOR

TERMINAL B BATTERY

TERMINAL I  HOUR METER, PTO SWITCH

TERMINAL S  SOLENOID

TERMINAL X  SEAT SWITCH, ACCESSORIES

TERMINAL Y  HOUR METER, PTO SWITCH

CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM WIRE END

NOTE:

FUEL SOLENOID

BRAKE

SWITCH

MOTION

CONTROL

MOTION

CONTROL

STARTER LOCKOUT

& KILL RELAY

START

SOLENOID

GROUND

START

SOLENOID

SIGNAL

START

SOLENOID

B+ PTO

CLUTCH

GROUND

ALTERNATOR

OIL SWITCH

HOUR METER

ACCESSORIES

FUSE BLOCK

IGNITION SWITCH

SEAT SWITCH

PTO SWITCH

ORANGE

DARK GREEN

BROWN

VIOLET

RED

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ORANGE

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PINK

DARK BLUE

RED

VIOLET

YELLOW

WHITE

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BROWN

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Schematics

ElectricalDiagram—KohlerCommand

TERMINAL I

TERMINAL S

TERMINAL X

TERMINAL Y

TERMINAL B

TERMINAL A

3. START

POSITION

1. OFF

2. RUN

B + I + S

CIRCUIT "MAKE"

X + Y

NONE

B + I + A

IGNITION SWITCH

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

TERMINAL A  VOLTAGE REGULATOR

TERMINAL B BATTERY

TERMINAL I  HOUR METER, PTO SWITCH

TERMINAL S  SOLENOID

TERMINAL X  SEAT SWITCH, ACCESSORIES

TERMINAL Y  HOUR METER, PTO SWITCH

CONNECTORS VIEWED FROM WIRE END

NOTE:

FUEL SOLENOID

BRAKE

SWITCH

MOTION

CONTROL

MOTION

CONTROL

KILL RELAY

START

SOLENOID

B+ PTO

CLUTCH

GROUND

ALTERNATOR

OIL SWITCH

HOUR METER

ACCESSORIES

FUSE BLOCK

IGNITION SWITCH

SEAT SWITCH

PTO SWITCH

ORANGE

DARK GREEN

BROWN

VIOLET

RED

Y S X A B

ORANGE

BLACK

PINK

LIGHT BLUE

PINK

DARK BLUE

BLUE

RED

VIOLET

YELLOW

BLUE

WHITE

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Consumer Warranty Conditions and Products 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 three years for residential usage** of

Exmark Quest mowers.

This warranty applies to Exmark Quest mowers purchased on or after

January 1, 2007 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

• Attachments 1 year

• Belts and Tires 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine* 3-Year, 3rd Year Covered by Exmark

* Please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty statement that is

included in the literature packet. Exmark Warranty Company extends

coverage for warrantable engine items as defined by the

manufacturer’s original warranty during the 3rd year of warranty.

This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor.

** Residential usage means use of the product on the same lot as

your home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial

use, and the commercial use warranty detailed below would apply.

Exmark will cover up to $45 for associated pick-up and delivery

charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service Dealer. This will

apply to the first warrantable service repair only. Additional

transportation charges may apply, contact your Dealer for details.

Limited Warranty for Commercial Use

Exmark Quest mowers and attachments used for commercial,

institutional, or rental use are warranted against defects in materials

or workmanship for the following time periods from the date of

purchase:

 Products Warranty Period

• Air Cooled Gas Engines  90 day limited warranty

• All other items 30 day limited warranty

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark 

 Service Dealer beyond first warrantable service.

• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and tear, or 

 exposure.

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, 

 lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.

• Any 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.

There are no other express warranties except for engine and special

emission system coverage stated elsewhere herein or included with

the product.

All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark

Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

The product must be registered with original proof of purchase by an

Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty service.

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.

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

 Beatrice, NE 68310

 402-223-6375 or

 service@exmark.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 read the operator’s manual. You must

also properly service and 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.

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:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

• 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.

• Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the period 

 of any warranty, repair or replacement work.

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

• Loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by 

 the terms of this warranty.

• Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or additional cost as a result

 of a claim of breach of warranty..

• Attorney's fees.

No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or

rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential

damages, 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.

3-Year Limited Consumer Warranty

(30-Day Limited Commercial Warranty)

Exmark Quest Riding Mowers

(For units purchased on or after January 1, 2007)

G007486

Notes:

ServiceRecord

Date:DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

2007—2008 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc. Part No. 4500-338 Rev.

Industrial Park Box 808 (402) 223-6300

Beatrice, NE 68310 Fax (402) 223-5489

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