Exmark 4500-466 User manual

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ForSerialNos.
790,000&Higher
PartNo.4500-466Rev.B
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,or
otherreproductiveharm.
Important:Whenthemowerisusedoroperated
onanyCaliforniaforest,brushorgrasscovered
land,aworkingsparkarrestermustbeattached
tothemufer.Ifnot,theoperatorisviolating
statelaw,Section4442PublicResourceCode.To
acquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002Cesystèmed’allumageparètincellede
vèhiculeestconformeàlanormeNMB-002du
Canada
TheenclosedEngineOwner’sManualis
suppliedforinformationregardingTheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.
KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit.
ShouldthisengineOwner’sManualbecome
damagedorillegible,replaceimmediately.
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enginemanufacturer.
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changestoproductsmanufacturedpreviously.
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Introduction
CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour
ExmarkMower.Thisproducthasbeencarefully
designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum
amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free
operation.
Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark
mower.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.
Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower,
maintainitsmaximumefciency,andpromotesafe
operation.
Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou
requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour
authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.
AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare
keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing
andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient
serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They
carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem
promptlyforyoufromthefactory.
AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected
beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis
requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest
measureofsatisfactionandperformance.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
Figure1identiesthelocationofthemodelandserial
numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
3
Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.....................10
Specications.......................................................14
ModelNumbers............................................14
Systems.........................................................14
Dimensions...................................................16
TorqueRequirements....................................18
ProductOverview................................................18
Operation.............................................................19
Controls........................................................19
Pre-Start........................................................22
OperatingInstructions..................................22
Transporting.................................................27
Maintenance.........................................................29
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........29
PeriodicMaintenance.......................................30
CheckEngineOilLevel.................................30
CheckMowerBlades.....................................31
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem.......................31
CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll
Bar)Knobs................................................32
CheckSeatBelt..............................................32
CheckforLooseHardware............................32
ServiceAirCleaner........................................32
ChangeEngineOil........................................33
CheckHydraulicOilLevel.............................33
CheckTirePressures.....................................34
CheckConditionOfBelts..............................34
LubricateGreaseFittings...............................34
LubricateBrakeHandlePivot........................35
LubricateDeckLiftPivot...............................35
CheckSparkPlugs.........................................35
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid.........................................................35
WheelHub-SlottedNutTorque
Specication..............................................36
CheckEngineCoolantLevel(Kawasaki
Liquid-CooledOnly).................................37
ChangeEngineCoolant(Kawasaki
Liquid-CooledOnly).................................37
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped).................38
ThreadLockingAdhesives.............................38
Copper-BasedAnti-seize..............................38
DielectricGrease...........................................38
Adjustments.....................................................39
DeckLeveling...............................................39
DeckRemoval...............................................41
PumpDriveBeltTension...............................41
DeckBeltTension........................................41
AdjustingtheParkingBrake...........................41
ElectricClutchAdjustment............................42
MotionControlLinkageAdjustment.............42
MotionControlDamperAdjustment.............43
MotionControlNeutralLockPivot
Adjustment...............................................43
MotionControlHandleAdjustment..............44
MotionControlFullForwardTracking
Adjustment...............................................44
CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load
Adjustment...............................................44
Cleaning...........................................................45
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area..........................................................45
RemoveEngineShroudsandCleanCooling
Fins...........................................................45
CleanHydroFanCoolingGuards..................45
CleanDebrisFromMachine..........................46
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck................46
WasteDisposal..............................................46
Troubleshooting...................................................47
Schematics...........................................................49
4
Safety
Safety
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations
andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,
WARNING,orCAUTION.
DANGER:Whitelettering/Redbackground.
Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
WARNING:Blacklettering/Orangebackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION:Blacklettering/Yellowbackground.
Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if
notavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.
Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight
information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial
mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes
generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.
SafeOperatingPractices
Training
ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)can
notreadEnglishitistheowner’sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.
Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.
Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate
orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.
Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.
Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,
substantialfootwear,longtrousers,andhearing
protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor
whenwearingopensandals.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmoving
parts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin
excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand
cancausehearinglossthroughextended
periodsofexposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe
thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal
injurytotheoperatororbystanders.
5
Safety
DANGER
Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn
you,others,andcausepropertydamage.
Fillthefueltankoutdoorsinanopen
area,whentheengineiscold.Wipeup
anygasolinethatspills.
Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe
machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed
trailer.
DoNotllthefueltankcompletely
full.Addgasolinetothefueltankuntil
thelevelis1/4to1/2inch(6–13mm)
belowthebottomofthellerneck.This
emptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.
Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,
andstayawayfromanopenameor
wheregasolinefumesmaybeignitedby
spark.
Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer
andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.
Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
Neverremovethecapofthefueltankor
addfuelwhenengineisrunningorwhen
theengineishot.
Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostart
theengine.Moveawayfromtheareaof
thespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
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.
6
Safety
CAUTION
Fueltankventislocatedinsidetheroll
bartube.Removingormodifyingtheroll
barcouldresultinfuelleakageandviolate
emissionsregulations.
DoNotremoverollbar.
DoNotweld,drill,ormodifyrollbarin
anyway.
Checkthattheoperator’spresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
Operation
WARNING
Operatingengineparts,especiallythe
mufer,becomeextremelyhot.Severeburns
canoccuroncontactanddebris,suchas
leaves,grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.
Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,
tocoolbeforetouching.
Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer
andenginearea.
Installandmaintaininworkingordera
sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment
onforest-covered,grass-covered,or
brush-coveredunimprovedland.
WARNING
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcan
killyou.
DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmall
connedareawheredangerouscarbon
monoxidefumescancollect.
Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,
keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.
Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts
withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.
Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised,
removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass
collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.
DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,
removekeyandengageparkingbrake:
Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower.
Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal
vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemower).
Beforeclearingblockages.
Wheneveryouleavethemower.
Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and
engageparkingbrake:
Beforerefueling.
Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.
WARNING
Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan
becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact
withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic
amputationorseverelacerations.
DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin
placeandworkingproperly.
Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing
awayfromrotatingparts.
NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate
themowerwhenpeople,especiallychildren,or
petsareinthearea.
Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.
Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecautionwhen
crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato
bemowed.
7
Safety
Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.
DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoatrailerortruck.
Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
SlopeOperation
UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning
onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould
occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation
onslopes.
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan
causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Wheels
droppingoveredges,ditches,steepbanks,or
watercancauserollovers,whichmayresult
inseriousinjury,deathordrowning.
DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.
DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.
DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
Reducespeedanduseextremecaution
onslopes.
Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed
changes.
Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.
Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.
Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer
neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater.
(Figure3).
Figure3
1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15
degrees
2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmowerand/orhand
trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees,near
drop-offsandwater.
3.Water
Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree
limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan
hideobstacles.
Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dipsandrisesthat
changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould
overturnthemachine.
Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause
themowermaytipbackwards.
Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep
slopesordownhillmaycausethemowertolose
traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay
resultinslidingandlossofbrakingandsteering.
Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona
slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades
andproceedslowlyofftheslope.
Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor
wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove
stability.
Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor
attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe
machineandcauselossofcontrol.
UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem
(ROPS)
ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalled
ontheunit.
8
Safety
WARNING
Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentheroll
barisdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges,
ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause
rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,
deathordrowning.
Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked
positionanduseseatbelt.
Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely
necessary.
DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbar
isdown.
Driveslowlyandcarefully.
Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance
permits.
Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.
branches,doorways,andelectricalwires)before
drivingunderanyobjectsandDoNotcontact
them.
Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan
AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS
inspected.
MaintenanceandStorage
Disengagedrives,lowerimplement,setparking
brake,stopengineandremovekeyordisconnect
sparkplugwire.Waitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,cleaningorrepairing.
Keepengineandengineareafreefrom
accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease
oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulate
intheseareas.Thesematerialscanbecome
combustibleandmayresultinare.
LetenginecoolbeforestoringandDoNotstore
nearameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilot
lightsorheatappliancesarepresent.
Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Do
Notstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallow
untrainedpersonneltoservicemachine.
Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith
storedenergy.
Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwire
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthe
negativeterminalrstandthepositivelast.
Reconnectpositiverstandnegativelast.
Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s)
orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing
them.Onlyreplacedamagedblades.Never
straightenorweldthem.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.
Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugcharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingfrombattery.
Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin
placeandinsafeworkingcondition.
Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper
tightness.
Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating
componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.
Allreplacementpartsmustbethesameas
orequivalenttothepartssuppliedasoriginal
equipment.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure
canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid
accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe
surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbya
doctorfamiliarwiththisformofinjuryor
gangrenemayresult.
Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole
leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure
hydraulicuid.
Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,
tondhydraulicleaks.
Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembyplacingthemotioncontrol
leversinneutralandshuttingoffthe
enginebeforeperforminganyworkon
thehydraulicsystem.
9
Safety
SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease,
dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional
labels.
Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety
signs.
Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be
surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe
replacedcomponents.
Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled,
makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.
Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom
yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror
distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.
Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe
backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply
onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove
anyairbubbles.
Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns
andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe
operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.
1-303508
1-403005
1-633922
98-5954
103-2076
10
Safety
107-2102
107-2112
109-3148
109-7232
1.Fast3.Neutral
2.Slow
4.Reverse
109-7330
109-7929
11
Safety
109-8483
1.Throttle–fast3.Choke–on
2.Throttle–slow
4.Choke–off
109-9361
DeckDriveBeltRouting
109-9477
116-0090
116-0157
1.SeeOperator’smanual
116-0165
116-0205
12
Safety
116-0211
116-0752
1.Latch2.Unlatch
116-0906
ForKawasakiLiquid-CooledOnly
MessageDisplay
1.Fuel6.Hourmeter
2.Empty
7.PTO
3.Half
8.Parkingbrake
4.Full9.Neutral
5.Battery
10.Operatorpresence
switch
PTOSwitchSymbols
1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage
109-7069
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Specications
Specications
ModelNumbers
SerialNos:790,000andHigher
LZAS20BV484;LZAS20KC484;LZAS23KC524;LZAS25KC604;LZAS26LKA604;LZAS27KC524;
LZAS27KC604;LZAS29KA724
Systems
Engine
EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
RPM:
AllunitsexceptLZAS20BV484and
LZAS20KC484:FullSpeed:3750±50RPM
(PTOnotengaged)Idle:1500±100RPM
LZAS20BV484andLZAS20KC484:Full
Speed:3750+0/-50RPM(PTOnotengaged)
Idle:1500±100RPM
FuelSystem
Capacity:12.0gal.(45.4L)
TypeofFuel:Regularunleadedgasoline,87
octaneorhigher.
FuelFilter:
Briggs&Stratton:
Briggs&StrattonP/N691035
Kohler:
KohlerP/N2405013
Kawasaki:
KawasakiP/N49019-7001
FuelShut-OffValve:
AllUnits:1/4turnincrements(“ON”,“OFF”).
Fuelleveleightsegmentdisplayrighthand
controlpanel.
Lowfuelindicatorlight.
ElectricalSystem
ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator
ChargingCapacity:
Briggs&Stratton:16amps
KohlerandKawasakiAir-Cooled:15amps
KawasakiLiquid-Cooled:20amps
BatteryType:BCIGroupU1
RecommendedMinimumBatteryCCA:260CCA
BatteryVoltage:12Volt
LowVoltageLightRHcontrolpanel
Polarity:NegativeGround
Fuses:
Allunits:
25ampmainfuse
25ampchargingsystemfuse
10ampPTOfuse
15ampaccessoryfuse
SafetyInterlockSystem
LCDindicatorsappearforthePTO,parkbrake,
drivelevers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage
displayontheRHcontrolpanel.
PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and
motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart
engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe
intheseattostarttheengine.)
OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged,
brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare
movedinorenginewillstop.
Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or
bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition
whilebrakeisengaged.
CoolingSystem(Kawasaki
Liquid-CooledOnly)
Fan:Continuousoperationwithenginerunning.
CoolantLiquid:50/50mixofDexCool©
extendedlifeantifreezeandwater.
CoolantCapacity:3.1quarts
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Specications
OperatorControls
SteeringandMotionControl:
Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto
twoheights.
Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,
controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.
Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition
oftheleversrelativetoeachother.
Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in
slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.
PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch
(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.
ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.
ParkingBrakeReleaseButton:Releasesparking
brake.
DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting
heighttodesiredposition.
DeckLiftPedal:Footpedalthatliftsdeck.
TransportLock:
Latchingposition:Automaticallylatchesat
thetransportposition.
Unlatchingposition:Deckdoesnotlatchat
thetransportposition.
Seat
Type:Standardseatwithhighback,extra
widefoampaddedseatcushionwithinternal
suspension,thickbolstering,armrests,integral
safetyswitch.
Optionalseataccessoriesforunitswithstandard
seats:
Customridesuspensionsystemtoenhance
StandardSeat.Addsapproximately3inches
(7.6cm)toseatheight.
Deluxesuspensionseatwithhighback,low
prolefoam-in-placecushion(dampened,
adjustablespringsuspension),armrests,and
integralsafetyswitch.Seatheightremainsthe
same.
SeatIsolationSystemforreducedvibration,
toenhancerideofstandardseat,standardseat
withCustomRideSeatSuspensionorDeluxe
SuspensionSeat.Addsapproximately1inch
(2.5cm)toseatheight.
Mounting:Adjustableforeandaftonseattracks.
Armrests:
Standardseat:foampaddedadjustableip-up
armrests.
Suspensionseat:moldedadjustableip-up
armrests.
SeatSafetySwitch:
Integratedseatswitch.Timedelayseatswitch
eliminatesroughgroundcut-outs.
HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem
Twounitizedhydrostatictransmissions:
12ccParkeraxialpistonpump
240ccParkergerolermotor
HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydrooil.
HydraulicOilCapacity:52oz(1.5L)perside
HydraulicFilter:P/N116-0164
Speeds:
0-10mph(16.1km/hr)forward.
0-5.5mph(8.9km/hr)reverse.
Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.
Tires&Wheels
DriveFrontCaster
Pneumatic
(Air-Filled)
Semi-Pneumatic
Quantity
22
Tread
TurfMasterSmooth
Size(72Deck)
24x12.00-1213x6.50-6
Size(60Deck)
24x12.00-1213x5.00-6
Size(48&52
Decks)
24x9.50-1213x5.00-6
PlyRating
4
Pressure
13psi(90kPa)
CuttingDeck
CuttingWidth:
48inchDeck:(121.9cm)
52inchDeck:(132.1cm)
60inchDeck:(152.4cm)
72inchDeck:(182.9cm)
Discharge:Side
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Specications
BladeSize:(3ea.)
48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)
52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)
60inchDeck:20.50inches(52.1cm)
72inchDeck:24.50inches(62.2cm)
BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith1.00inch
(25mm)I.D.bearings.
DeckDrive:
Electricclutch:
48and52inchDecks:“B”Sectionbeltwith
self-tensioningidler.
60and72inchDecks:5VSectionbeltwith
self-tensioningidler.
Deck:
Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-frontsupport
frame.Anti-scalprollersprovidemaximumturf
protection.Deckdesignallowsforbagging,
mulchingorsidedischarge.
48inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers
52inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers
60inchDeck:4anti-scalprollers
72inchDeck:4anti-scalprollers
DeckDepth:
48inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)
52inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)
60inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)
72inchDeck:5.5inches(14cm)
CuttingHeightAdjustment:
Footactivatedleverisusedtoadjustthecutting
heightfrom1inch(2.5cm)to51/2inches(14
cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments.
MulchingKit:Optional.
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
48inchDeck52inchDeck
WithoutDeck45.7inches
(116.1cm)
45.7inches
(116.1cm)
DeectorUp51.8inches
(131.6cm)
56.3inches
(143.0cm)
DeectorDown59.6inches
(151.4cm)
64.8inches
(164.6cm)
60inchDeck72inchDeck
WithoutDeck53.0inches
(134.6cm)
59.1inches
(150.1cm)
DeectorUp62.5inches
(158.8cm)
73.5inches
(186.7cm)
DeectorDown72.8inches
(184.9cm)
84.9inches
(215.6cm)
OverallLength:
48inchDeck52inchDeck
RollBar-Up79.2inches
(201.2cm)
79.2inches
(201.2cm)
RollBar-Down80.9inches
(205.5cm)
80.9inches
(205.5cm)
60inchDeck72inchDeck
RollBar-Up83.1inches
(211.1cm)
86.1inches
(218.7cm)
RollBar-Down84.8inches
(215.4cm)
87.8inches
(223.0cm)
OverallHeight:
RollBar-UpRollBar-Down
70.5inches(179.1cm)46.8inches(118.9cm)
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Specications
TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof
Tires,Widthwise)
48inchDeck52inchDeck
DriveWheels36.2inches
(91.9cm)
36.2inches
(91.9cm)
CasterWheels32.8inches
(83.3cm)
32.8inches
(83.3cm)
60inchDeck72inchDeck
DriveWheels41.6inches
(105.7cm)
43.6inches
(110.7cm)
CasterWheels39.5inches
(100.3cm)
47.1inches
(119.6cm)
WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto
CenterofDriveTire)
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
60inch
Deck
72inch
Deck
48.0inches
(121.9cm)
48.0inches
(121.9cm)
50.6inches
(128.5cm)
53.6inches
(136.1cm)
CurbWeight:
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
60inch
Deck
72inch
Deck
20HP
Briggs&
Stratton
Units
1081lb
(490kg)
20HP
Kohler
Units
1115lb
(506kg)
23HP
Kohler
Units
1108lb
(503kg)
25HP
Kohler
Units
1165lb
(528kg)
26HP
Kawasaki
Units
1177lb
(534kg)
27HP
Kohler
Units
1108lb
(503kg)
1165lb
(528kg)
29HP
Kawasaki
Units
1234lb
(560kg)
AccessoryWeightTableWorksheet:
Usethetablebelowtodetermineifextraweight
isrequiredfortheunit.Identifytheaccessories
andcorrectdecksizeandplacethecorresponding
valuesintheAccessoryScorecolumn.IftheTotal
AccessoryScoremeetsthefollowing,addthe
recommendedweightkit.
Note:The72inchdeckdoesnotrequireaweightkit.
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
60inch
Deck
Accessory
Score
LightKit
222
Michigan
Seat/CRSS
11
103
Bagger
003
Pneumatic
Caster
Tires
7
65
MulchKit
-3-3-5
StriperKit-300
OCD02-6-6-4
HitchKit
111
Sunshade
Kit
2
3
2
TotalAccessoryScore
TotalAccessoryScoreRequiredWeightKit(s)
09
Nonerequired
1019
*116-1173Undertoe
boardmountweightkit
20andHigher*Two116-1173Undertoe
boardmountweightkits
orone116-1173Undertoe
boardmountweightkit
andone116-1238Front
toeboardmountweightkit
*48and52inchunitsthatcomewithanundertoe
boardweightasstandard,canaddanadditionaltoe
boardweightforprimaryaccessoryweighting(scores
10-19);andfronttoeboardweightkitforsecondary
accessoryweighting(scores20andhigher).Other
unitsshouldinstallarstundertoeboardkitfor
primaryaccessoryweighting(scores10-19);anda
secondundertoeboardkitforsecondaryaccessory
weighting(scores20andhigher).
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ProductOverview
*60inchunitswhichalreadyhaveanundertoeboard
mountweightasstandardrequires116-1238fronttoe
boardtopmountkitinsteadof116-1173.
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocation
Torque
BladeDriveSheave
MountingNut
140-145ft-lb(190-197
N-m)
BladeMountingBolt
(lubricatewithanti-seize)
55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)
Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc
NutSeeFigure19
30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
Anti-ScalpRollerHex
CapscrewSeeFigure19
50-55ft-lb(68-75N-m)
EngineMountingBolts
(Briggs&Stratton20HP)
(Kohler20-27HP)
(Kawasaki26HP
Liquid-Cooled)
(Kawasaki29HP)
27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)
27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)
17-21ft-lb(23-28N-m)
27-33ft-lb(37-45N-m)
WheelLugNuts
90-95ft-lb(122-129N-m)
WheelMotorMounting
Bolts
72-77ft-lb(98-104N-m)
WheelHubSlottedNutminimum200ft-lb
(271N-m)
RolloverProtection
System(RollBar)1/2
inchMountingBolts
75-80ft-lb(102-108N-m)
ClutchRetainingBolt
(securedwiththreadlocker)
55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)
HydroParkBrakeCable
Anchor1/2inchMounting
Bolt(securedwith
threadlocker)
67-89ft-lb(91-121N-m)
ProductOverview
Figure4
1.RolloverProtection
System(ROPS)
5.Fuelcap
2.EngineControls(right
console)
6.Heightofcutadjustment
3.Seatbelt
7.Parkingbrake
4.Motioncontrollevers
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Operation
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof
theconsolecontroltheforwardandreversemotion
ofthemachine.
Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns
thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.
Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition
intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition
(Figure5).
Whenthemotioncontrolleversareintheneutral
position,theLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayontheRHconsole(seeFigure9).
Figure5
1.Neutrallockposition
(handlesout)
4.Forward
2.Neutraloperateposition
(handlesin)
5.Neutral(operate)
3.FrontofUnit
6.Reverse
ChokeControl
Locatedonrightconsole(blacklever)(seeFigure6).
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein
the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe
rear,tothedetent,willputthechokeinthe“OFF”
position.DoNotrunawarmenginewithchokein
the“ON”position.
Figure6
RightConsole
1.WarningBuzzer(KawasakiLiquid-CooledOnly)
2.Fuses
3.Moduledisplay
4.Ignitionswitch
5.PTOengagementswitch
6.Throttle
7.Choke
8.Coolanttemperaturegauge(KawasakiLiquid-Cooled
Only)
ThrottleControl
Locatedonrightconsole(redlever)(seeFigure6).
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.
BrakeLever
Locatedonrightsideofunit,justtothefrontofthe
RHmotioncontrollever.
Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels.
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Operation
Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayontheRHconsolewhentheparkbrakeis
engaged(seeFigure9).
Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.
Depressthereleasebuttonandpushdownwardto
disengagethebrake.
Figure7
1.Releasebutton2.Parkbrake
Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen
transporting.
IgnitionSwitch
Locatedonrightconsole(seeFigure6).
Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,“ON”
and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchandrotate
clockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotateclockwiseto
thenextpositiontoengagethestarter(keymustbe
heldagainstspringpressureinthisposition).Allow
thekeytoreturntothe“on”positionimmediately
aftertheenginestarts.
Figure8
1.Off3.Start
2.On
Note:Brakemustbeengaged,motioncontrol
leversout(neutrallockposition)andPTOswitch
disengagedtostartengine.(Itisnotnecessaryforthe
operatortobeintheseattostarttheengine.)
HourMeter
Locatedontherightconsoleinthemessagedisplay
(seeFigure6andFigure9).
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat
theenginehasrun.
Figure9
1.LCDIndicators
2.Lowfuelindicatorlight
3.Fuellevelbardisplay
4.Lowvoltageindicatorlight
5.Hour/Voltagedisplay
Hoursarerecordedwhenthekeyisonandtheengine
isrunning(batteryvoltageis12.8Vorhigher)or
whenthekeyisonandtheoperatorisintheseat.
Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimalpoint
isashinginHour/Voltagedisplay.
Hoursaredisplayedwhenthekeyisoffandwhen
themachineisrunning.
Note:Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON”
positionforafewsecondsbeforecrankingthe
engine,thebatteryvoltagewilldisplayinthearea
wherethehoursarenormallydisplayed.
Note:TheLCDindicatorsappearwheneach
controlmeetsthe“safetostart”mode(e.g.the
indicatorturnsonwhentheoperatorisintheseat.)
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