Exmark QUEST QZS708GEM50200 User manual

QUEST®

ForSerialNos.

402,082,300&Higher

PartNo.4503-851Rev.A

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Thisproductcontainsachemical

orchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublic

ResourceCodeSection4442or4443touse

oroperatetheengineonanyforest-covered,

brush-covered,orgrass-coveredlandunlessthe

engineisequippedwithasparkarrester,as

denedinSection4442,maintainedineffective

workingorderortheengineisconstructed,

equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionof

re.

Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour

EngineServiceDealer.

ForallmodelsthatdonothaveExmarkengines,

pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer's

informationincludedwiththemachine.

FormodelswithExmarkengines,refertothis

manualforinformation.

Thegrossornethorsepower(ortorque)of

thisenginewaslaboratoryratedbytheengine

manufacturerinaccordancewiththeSociety

ofAutomotiveEngineers(SAE)J1940orJ2723.

Asconguredtomeetsafety,emission,and

operatingrequirements,theactualengine

horsepower(ortorque)onthisclassofmower

willbesignicantlylower.

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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.

Important:Tomaximizesafety,performance,

andproperoperationofthismachine,itis

essentialthatalloperatorscarefullyreadand

fullyunderstandthecontentsoftheOperator’s

manualprovidedwiththeproduct.Safe

operationofExmarkequipmentisessential.

Failuretocomplywiththeoperatinginstructions

orreceivepropertrainingmayresultininjury.

Gotohttp://www.Exmark.comforadditional

safeoperationinformation,suchassafetytips,

trainingmaterials,andOperator’smanuals.

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshould

yourequiretrainedmechanicservice,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.

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Forcompletewarrantydetails,see

http://www.Exmark.com.Youmayalsocall

us402-223-6375torequestawrittencopyofthe

product’swarranty.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9

Specications........................................................15

Systems..........................................................15

Dimensions....................................................17

TorqueRequirements.....................................17

ProductOverview.................................................18

Operation..............................................................18

Controls.........................................................18

OperatingInstructions...................................20

ThinkSafetyFirst...........................................20

RecommendedGasoline.................................20

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel........................22

StartingtheEngine.........................................22

OperatingtheBlades......................................23

StoppingtheEngine.......................................23

TheSafetyInterlockSystem............................24

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................24

DrivingForwardorBackward.........................27

StoppingtheMachine.....................................28

AdjustingtheHeightofCut............................28

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers......................28

PositioningtheSeat........................................29

ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.................30

AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..............30

PushingtheMachinebyHand.........................31

SideDischarge................................................31

TransportingtheMachine...............................32

LoadingtheMachine......................................32

OperatingTips..............................................33

Maintenance..........................................................35

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............36

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures.............................37

RaisingtheSeat..............................................37

PeriodicMaintenance........................................37

Lubrication.....................................................37

EngineMaintenance.......................................37

ServicingtheEngineOil.................................41

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Exmark452cc

Engine.......................................................46

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Exmark708cc

Engine.......................................................47

CleaningtheBlowerHousing..........................48

FuelSystemMaintenance...............................49

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter.........................49

ElectricalSystemMaintenance........................49

ChargingtheBattery.......................................50

DriveSystemMaintenance.............................53

CheckingtheTirePressure.............................53

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilter

andOil––50and60InchS-Series

Only...........................................................53

MowerMaintenance.......................................55

ServicingtheCuttingBlades...........................55

LevelingtheMowerDeck...............................58

MowerBeltMaintenance................................61

ReplacingtheDischargeDeector..................63

Cleaning............................................................65

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................65

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................65

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................65

Storage..................................................................66

CleaningandStorage......................................66

Troubleshooting....................................................67

Schematics............................................................69

4

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

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Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight

information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial

mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes

generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinconformance

withtheAmericanNationalStandards

Institute–B71.1specicationsineffectatthe

timeofproduction.However,improperuse

ormaintenancebytheoperatororownercan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor

injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions

andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert

symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,

orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."

Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmayresult

inpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

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,slowdownandusecautionwhen

makingturns.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

safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers

fromseriousinjury.

5

Safety

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforwheel

weightsorcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,

DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere

injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor

safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon

anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe

machineonaslope,theoperatormust:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Useanangleindicatortodeterminethe

approximateslopeangleofthearea.

–Neveroperateonslopesgreaterthan15

degrees.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine

operation.Usecommonsenseandgood

judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.

Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can

quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachine

onaslope.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

Notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches,

embankments,waterorotherhazards.The

machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes

overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe

distance(twicethewidthofthemachine)between

themachineandanyhazard.Useawalkbehind

machineorahandtrimmertomowthegrassin

theseareas.

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Figure3

1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15

degrees

2.DangerZone-Useawalk-behindmowerand/orhand

trimmeronslopesgreaterthan15degrees

3.Water

4.W=widthofthemachine

5.Keepasafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine)

betweenthemachineandanyhazard.

•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachine

onslopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeed

ordirection;turnslowlyandgradually.

•DoNotoperateamachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.

Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwetgrass,

acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine

tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothedrive

wheelsmayresultinslidingandalossofbraking

andsteering.Themachinecanslideevenifthe

drivewheelsarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.Tall

grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould

overturnthemachine.

•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessories

orattachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems.

Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine

andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor

counterweights.

•Ifpossible,keepthedeckloweredtotheground

whileoperatingonslopes.Raisingthedeckwhile

operatingonslopescancausethemachineto

becomeunstable.

6

Safety

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.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe

hitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's

recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towedweight

mustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine,

operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor

wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or

inthepullingmachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipment

maycauselossoftraction,increasedriskof

rollover,andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowed

weightandslowdown.

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe

towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance

tostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

Service

SafeHandlingofGasoline

Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,use

extracarewhenhandlinggasolineandotherfuels.

Theyareammableandthevaporsareexplosive.

•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.

•Neverinterferewiththeintendedfunctionofa

safetydeviceorreducetheprotectionprovided

byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.

•Keepthemachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orother

debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageand

fuelsoakeddebris.Allowthemachinetocool

beforestoring.

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Safety

•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.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate

amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave

adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate

thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe

mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,which

isanodorless,deadlypoisonthatcankillyou.Do

Notrunengineindoorsorinanenclosedarea.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Stoptheengine,

waitforallmovingpartstostop,engageparking

brake,disconnectsparkplugwire(s)andremove

keybeforeperforminganyservice,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

8

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

decal93-7009

93-7009

1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorup

orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

decal99-3943

99-3943

ForModelswith50Inchor60InchMowerDecks

1.Engine

decal105-7015

105-7015

ForModelswith34Inchor42InchMowerDecks

1.Beltrouting

decal106-8717

106-8717

ForModelswith34Inchor42InchMowerDecks

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

9

Safety

decal115-9625

115-9625

1.Parking

brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

decal117-2718

117–2718

decal119-8870

119-8870

ForModelswith50Inchor60InchMowerDecks

1.Heightofcut

decal119-8871-1

119-8871

ForModelswith34Inchor42InchModels

1.Height-of-cut

decal121-2989

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor

pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor

operatingthemachine

10

Safety

decal130-0765

130-0765

1.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

3.Removethekeyfrom

theignitionandreadthe

Operator'sManual

beforeperforming

maintenance.

2.Height-of-cutselection

decal131-1097

131-1097

Exmark708ccEngineOnly

1.Oildrain

decal132-0872

132-0872

1.Thrownobject

hazard—keep

bystandersawayfrom

themachine.

3.Severinghazardofhand

orfoot—keepawayfrom

movingparts.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,

raisedbafe—donot

operatethemachine

withanopendeck;usea

baggerorabafe.

4.Entanglement

hazard—keepaway

frommovingparts;keep

allguardsandshieldsin

place.

decal135-2310

135-2310

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

11

Safety

decal136-5596

136-5596

ForModelswith50Inchor60inchDecks

1.Checkthetirepressure

every25operating

hours.

4.Checkthetirepressure

every25operating

hours.

2.Engineoil

5.ReadtheOperator's

Manualbefore

performingmaintenance.

3.Checkthetirepressure

every25operating

hours.

decalptosymbols

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

decal132-0904

Exmark708ccEngineOnly

1.Shutdownengineatfullthrottle

decal135-2468

135-2468

42InchModelswithExmark452ccEngine

1.Choke3.Slow

2.Fast

4.Optionalhourmeter

accessory

12

Safety

decal135-2469

135-2469

34or42InchModelswithExmark708ccEngine

1.Fast

4.Choke–Off

2.Slow5.Optionalhourmeter

accessory

3.Choke–On

decal135-2470

135-2470

50or60InchModelswithExmark708ccEngine

1.Fast

3.Choke–On

2.Slow4.Choke–Off

decal135-3295

135-3295

Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe

maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Itisimportantthateachoperatorreviewtheslopeoperation

instructionsintheoperator’smanualandreviewtheconditionsinwhichthemachineisbeingoperatedtodetermine

ifthemachinemaybeoperatedintheconditionsthatdayandonthatsite.Changestoterraincanresultina

changeinslopeoperationforanymachine.

1.Warning—ReadtheOperator'sManual.

4.Bodilyharmhazard—DoNotcarrypassengers;look

behindyouwhenmowinginreverse.

2.Cuttinghazard.Pinchhazard—Keephandsandfeetaway

frommovingparts.Keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

5.Ramphazard—Whenloadingontoatrailer,DoNotuse

dualramps.Onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthe

machine.Backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforward

offtheramp.

3.Thrownobjecthazard—Keepbystandersasafedistance

fromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,and

keepthedeectorshielddown.

6.Tippinghazard—DoNotuseonslopesnearopenwater.

DoNotuseonslopesgreaterthan15°.

13

Safety

decalbatterysymbols

BatterySymbols

Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.

1.Explosionhazard

5.ReadtheOperator'sManual.

9.Flusheyesimmediatelywithwater

andgetmedicalhelpfast.

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

fromthebattery.

10.Containslead;donotdiscard.

3.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard

7.Weareyeprotection;explosive

gasescancauseblindnessand

otherinjuries.

4.Weareyeprotection8.Batteryacidcancauseblindnessor

severeburns.

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Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s

Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4-CyclePremium

EngineOil

•RPM:

FullSpeed:3300±100(max)RPM(NoLoad)

Idle:1650(min)RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:3.0gal.(11L)

•FuelRecommendations:

–Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh,unleaded

gasolinewithanoctaneratingof87orhigher

((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

–Oxygenatedfuelwithupto10%ethanolor

15%MTBEbyvolumeisacceptable.

–DoNotuseethanolblendsofgasoline(such

asE15orE85)withmorethan10%ethanol

byvolume.Performanceproblemsand/or

enginedamagemayresultwhichmaynotbe

coveredunderwarranty.

–DoNotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

–DoNotstorefueleitherinthefueltankor

fuelcontainersoverthewinterunlessafuel

stabilizerisused.

–DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

•FuelFilter:In-line

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:15amps

•BatteryType:195CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:One30amp,one25amp;bladetype

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:Engages/Disengages

parkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting

heighttodesiredposition.

•DeckLiftAssistLever:Footpedalthatassistsin

raisingthedeck.

Seat

•Type:

–E-Seriesmodels:Standardseatwithhigh

back,foampaddedwithspringsuspension

andarmrests.

–S-Seriesmodels:Twotoneupholstered

highback,foampaddedseatwithspring

suspensionandarmrests.

•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccesstobattery

andothercomponents.Adjustableforeandaft.

•Armrests(S-SeriesOnly):Standard–padded

ip-uparmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:IncorporatedintotheSafety

InterlockSystem.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•HydrostaticPumps:

15

Specications

–34and42inchE-Seriesmodel:TwoHydro

GearZT2100Integrateddrivesystems.

–50and60inchS-Seriesmodel:TwoHydro

GearZT2800Integrateddrivesystems.

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicFilter—50and60inchS-Series:P/N

109-3321

•HydroServiceKit—50and60inchS-Series:P/N

135-2307

•Speeds:

–0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward.

–0-5.0mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleases,locatedonleftandright

sidesofenginedeck,allowmachinetobemoved

whentheengineisnotrunningandbrakeisoff.

TiresandWheels

Drive

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

3442

Quantity

22

Tread

TurfTechTLTurfTechTL

Size18x6.00-818x7.50-8

PlyRating

44

Pressure

13psi

(90kPa)

13psi

(90kPa)

Drive

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

5060

Quantity

22

Tread

TurfTechTLTurfTechTL

Size20x10-1020x10-10

PlyRating

44

Pressure

13psi

(90kPa)

13psi

(90kPa)

FrontCaster

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

34and4250and60

Quantity

22

Tread

SmoothSmooth

FrontCaster

Size11x4-513x6.5-6

PlyRating

2

4

Pressure

13psi

(90kPa)

13psi

(90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–34inchDeck:34inches(86cm)

–42inchDeck:42inches(107cm)

–50inchDeck:50inches(127cm)

–60inchDeck:60inches(152cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:

–34inchDeck:17.50inches(44.5cm)–Qty:2

–42inchDeck:21.60inches(54.9cm)–Qty:2

–50inchDeck:17.50inches(44.5cm)–Qty:3

–60inchDeck:20.50inches(52.1cm)–Qty:3

•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswithno

maintenancebearings.

•DeckDrive:Electricclutchmountedonvertical

engineshaft.Bladesaredrivenbyonebelt

(w/self-tensioningidler)directfromtheengine.

•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-front

supportframe.Maximumturfprotectionis

providedwithanti-scalprollers.

Deckdesignallowsforbagging,mulchingorside

discharge.

•DeckDepth:

–34inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

–42inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

–50inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

–60inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:Ahanddeckliftlever

withfootassistisusedtoadjustthecuttingheight

from11/2inch(3.8cm)to41/2inches(11.4

cm)in1/2inch(1.3cm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

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Specications

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

E-Series

34inchDeck42inchDeck

WithoutDeck35.6inches

(90cm)

39.0inches

(99cm)

DeectorUp38.5inches

(98cm)

45.3inches

(115cm)

DeectorDown45.9inches

(117cm)

53.8inches

(137cm)

S-Series

50inchDeck60inchDeck

WithoutDeck47.9inches

(122cm)

47.9inches

(122cm)

DeectorUp50.6inches

(129cm)

62.9inches

(160cm)

DeectorDown61.7inches

(157cm)

75.2inches

(191cm)

OverallLength:

34inch

Deck

42inch

Deck

50inch

Deck

60inch

Deck

75.0inches

(191cm)

75.0inches

(191cm)

76.0inches

(193cm)

76.0inches

(193cm)

OverallHeight:

AllUnits

41.5inches(105cm)

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof

Tires,Widthwise)

34inchDeck42inchDeck

DriveWheels28.8inches

(73cm)

31.5inches

(80cm)

CasterWheels29.5inches

(75cm)

29.5inches

(75cm)

50inchDeck60inchDeck

DriveWheels39.1inches

(99cm)

39.1inches

(99cm)

CasterWheels36.9inches

(94cm)

32.9inches

(84cm)

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto

CenterofDriveTire)

34and42inchDecks

45.6inches(116cm)

50and60inchDecks

48.4inches(123cm)

CurbWeight:

E-Series

34inchDeck42inchDeck

and452cc

Engine

42inchDeck

and708cc

Engine

547lb(248kg)496lb(225kg)562lb(255kg)

S-Series

50inchDeck60inchDeck

752lb(341kg)681lb(309kg)

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

Torque

SpindlePulleyNut35-65ft-lb(47-88N-m)

BladeMountingBolt35-65ft-lb(47-88N-m)

EngineMountingBolts

330-400in-lb(37-45N-m)

WheelLugNuts

70-90ft-lb(95-122N-m)

ClutchMounting

Bolt(securedwith

threadlocker)

50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)

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Operation

ProductOverview

g236602

Figure4

1.Frontcasterwheel8.Engine

2.Anti-scalproller

9.Seat

3.Height-of-cutfootlever

10.Fueltank

4.Dischargedeector

11.Motioncontrollevers

5.Deckheightadjustment

lever

12.Parkingbrakelever

6.Reardrivewheel13.Footrest

7.Controlpanel

Operation

Controls

Note:Becomefamiliarwithallofthe

Figure4controlsinandFigure5beforeyoustartthe

engineandoperatethemachine.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe

engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,

“RUN”and“START”(Figure5).Insertkeyinto

switchandrotateclockwisetothe“ON”position.

Rotateclockwisetothenextpositiontoengagethe

starter(keymustbeheldagainstspringpressurein

thisposition).

g236698

Figure5

S-SeriesModelShown

1.Ignitionswitch

2.Off

3.Run

4.Start

5.Bladecontrolswitch(powertake-off)

6.Chokecontrol

7.Throttlelever

8.Hourmeter

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Operation

Note:BrakemustbeengagedandPTOswitch

“OFF”tostartengine.(Itisnotnecessaryforthe

operatortobeintheseattostarttheengine.)

Turningthekeytothe“OFF”positionwillstopthe

engine;however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleaving

themachinetopreventsomeonefromaccidentally

startingtheengine.

BladeControlSwitch(Power

Take-Off)

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower

take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages

powertothemowerblades(seeFigure5).

Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchto“ON”to

engagetheblades.

Pushdownonthebladecontrolswitchto“OFF”

todisengagetheblades.

ThrottleLever

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving

throttleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand

movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseengine

speed(seeFigure5).

•ModelswithExmark452ccEngine:Thethrottle

islocatedwiththechokecontrol.Movingthe

throttleleverfullforwardwillplacetheleverin

thechokeposition.

•Allothermodels:Movingthethrottleforward

untilitstopsisfullthrottle.

ChokeControl

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Do

Notrunawarmenginewiththechokeinthe“ON”

position.

•ModelswithExmark452ccEngine:Thechoke

islocatedwiththethrottlecontrol.Movingthe

levertothefullforward(Choke)positionwill

placetheleverinthechokeposition.

•ModelswithExmark708ccEngine:Pullingup

onthechokecontrolwillputthechokeinthe

“ON”positionandpushingdownthecontrolwill

putthechokeinthe“OFF”position.

MotionControlLevers

Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof

theseat(Figure4).

Movingtheleversoutwardfromthecenterposition

intotheT-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition.

Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrols

ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingalever

forwardorbackwardturnsthewheelonthesameside

forwardorinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionalto

theamounttheleverismoved.Movingthecontrol

leversoutwardfromthecenterpositionintothe

T-slotlocksthemintheneutralposition.

g236810

Figure6

1.Neutrallockposition

(handlesout)

4.Forward

2.Neutraloperateposition

(handlesin)

5.Neutral(operate)

3.Frontofmachine

6.Reverse

ParkBrakeLever

Locatedonleftsideofmachine,justtothefrontof

theLHmotioncontrollever.

Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive

wheels.

Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.

Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe

brake.

Theunitmustbetieddownandbrakeengagedwhen

transporting.

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Operation

DeckHeightAdjustmentLever

LocatedbelowtheRHmotioncontrollever

(Figure4).

Pulltheleverinwardandrearwardtoraisethecutting

deck.Allowthehandletomoveforwardtolowerthe

cuttingdeck.Movethedeckheightadjustmentlever

outwardatthedesiredheight-of-cut.Onlyadjustthe

heightofcutwhilethemachineisnotmoving.

Height-of-CutFootLever

Locateattherightfrontcorneroftheoorpan.

Theheight-of-cutfootleverallowstheoperatorto

usetheirlegtoassistinloweringandraisingthedeck

fromtheseatedposition(Figure4).Pushthelever

forwardwithyourfoottoraisethecuttingdeck.

Allowthelevertomoverearwardtolowerthecutting

decktothecutheightthathasbeenset.

FuelWindow

Locatedontheleftsideofthemachine(seeFigure7).

Thefuelwindowcanbeusedtodeterminethe

amountoffuelinthetank.

g236835

Figure7

1.Fuelcap2.Fuelwindow

HourMeter

S-SeriesUnitsOnly

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhen

theoperatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisin

the“ON”position.

OperatingInstructions

ThinkSafetyFirst

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Pleasecarefullyreadallofthesafetyinstructionsand

decalsinthesafetysection.Knowingthisinformation

couldhelpyou,yourfamily,petsorbystandersavoid

injury.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof

85dBAattheoperatorsearandcancausehearing

lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis

machine.

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Figure8

1.Wearsafetyglasses

2.Wearhearingprotection

RecommendedGasoline

Fillfueltankonlevelground.SeeFuel

RecommendationsintheSpecicationssectionfor

additionalgasolineinformation.

DoNotaddoiltogasoline.

DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe

bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe

tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult

infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission

system.

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