Exmark QSS708GEM50200 User manual

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ForSerialNos.

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PartNo.4502-392Rev.B

WARNING

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Thisproductcontainsachemical

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orreproductiveharm.

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Important:Theengineinthisproductisnot

equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa

violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode

(CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis

engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,

orgrass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126.

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laws.

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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.

G014523

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Specications........................................................17

ModelNumbers.............................................17

Systems..........................................................17

Dimensions....................................................18

TorqueRequirements.....................................19

ProductOverview.................................................19

Operation..............................................................20

Controls.........................................................20

OperatingInstructions...................................22

ThinkSafetyFirst...........................................22

RecommendedGasoline.................................22

CheckingtheEngineOilLevel........................24

StartingtheEngine.........................................24

OperatingtheParkingBrake

(SmartPark

™

).............................................25

OperatingtheBlades......................................25

StoppingtheEngine.......................................25

TheSafetyInterlockSystem............................26

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

StoppingtheMachine.....................................27

MowinginReverse.........................................28

AdjustingtheHeight-of-Cut...........................28

AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers......................29

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

ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.................29

PositioningtheSteeringWheel........................30

PushingtheMachinebyHand.........................30

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

TransportingtheMachine...............................31

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

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

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

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

PremaintenanceProcedures...............................37

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

RaisingtheFrontoftheMachine.....................37

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

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

EngineMaintenance.......................................38

ServicingtheEngineOil.................................40

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Exmark708cc

Engine.......................................................45

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Kohler

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

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

FuelSystemMaintenance...............................48

ServicingtheEmissionsFilter.........................48

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

ChargingtheBattery.......................................49

DriveSystemMaintenance.............................52

CheckingtheTirePressure.............................52

CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel–50Inch

Only...........................................................52

ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand

Oil––50InchOnly.....................................53

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

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

LevelingtheMowerDeck...............................57

MowerBeltMaintenance................................60

ReplacingtheDischargeDeector..................62

Cleaning............................................................63

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................63

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................63

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................64

Storage..................................................................65

CleaningandStorage......................................65

Troubleshooting....................................................66

Schematics............................................................68

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Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas

safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol

(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe

recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight

information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial

mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes

generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

Thismachinemeetsorexceedsthesafety

specicationsoftheAmericanNational

StandardsInstituteB71.1ineffectatthetime

ofproduction.However,improperuseor

maintenancebytheoperatororownercan

resultininjury.Toreducethepotentialfor

injury,complywiththesesafetyinstructions

andalwayspayattentiontothesafetyalert

symbol,whichmeansCAUTION,WARNING,

orDANGER-"personalsafetyinstruction."

Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionmayresult

inpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard

B71.1.

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

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Safety

safelyenoughtoprotectthemselvesandothers

fromseriousinjury.

•Alwaysfollowtherecommendationsforwheel

weightsorcounterweights.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,

DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

SlopeOperation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol

andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere

injuryordeath.Operationonallslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeorifyoufeel

uneasyonit,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.

•Beawarethatoperatingonwetgrass,acrosssteep

slopesordownhillmaycausethemowertolose

traction.Lossoftractiontothedrivewheelsmay

resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona

slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades

andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscollectionsystemsor

otherattachments.Thesecanchangethestability

ofthemachineandcauselossofcontrol.

•DoNottrytostabilizethemachinebyputting

yourfootontheground.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanks

orwater.Wheelsdroppingoveredgescancause

rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,death

ordrowning.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer

onslopesgreaterthan15degrees,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.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe

hitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's

recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towedweight

mustnotexceedtheweightofthemachine,

operator,andballast.Usecounterweightsor

wheelweightsasdescribedintheattachment,or

inthepullingmachineOperator’sManual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipment

maycauselossoftraction,increasedriskof

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Safety

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.

•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.

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Safety

•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

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Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea

ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.

93-7009

1.Warning—don'toperatethemowerwiththedeectorup

orremoved;keepthedeectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower

blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.

99-3943

ForModelswith50InchDecks

1.Engine

105-7015

ForModelswith42InchDecks

1.Beltrouting

106-8717

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance.

2.Checktirepressureevery25operatinghours.

3.Greaseevery25operatinghours.

4.Engine

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Safety

110-6691

1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance

fromthemachine.

2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—donotoperatewithout

thedeector,dischargecover,orgrasscollection

systeminplace.

3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayaway

frommovingparts.

112-9840

1.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

3.Removetheignitionkey

andreadtheinstructions

beforeservicingor

performingmaintenance.

2.Heightofcut

114-1606

1.Entanglementhazard,belt—keepallguardsinplace.

119-8870

50-inchModel

1.Height-of-cut

119-8871

42InchModel

1.Height-of-cut

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Safety

121-2989

1.Bypassleverpositionfor

pushingthemachine

2.Bypassleverpositionfor

operatingthemachine

127–0051

1.Maximumcarrierframe

loadislessthanorequal

to100lbs(45kg).

2.Warning—donotsitor

rideonthecarrierframe;

readtheOperator’s

Manual.

131-1097

42and50InchModelswithExmarkEngine

1.Oildrain

131-3620

1.Pedalposition—forward

3.Pedalposition—reverse

2.Pedalposition—neutral

131-3621

1.Crushing/dismembermenthazard—keepbystanders

awayfromthemachine;donotactivateKeyChoice

®

switch(allowsmowinginreverse)withbystanders

nearby.

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Safety

131-3664

50inchModel

1.Spinningblade3.Operator'sManual

2.Reverse

131-3665

42inchModel

1.SpinningBlade3.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

2.Reverse

131-3954

50inchModel

1.On2.Off

131-3955

42inchModel

1.On2.Off

131-4036

1.Toworpullweightsless

thanorequalto36kg

(80lbs).

2.ReadtheOperator's

Manual.

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

ExmarkEnginesOnly

1.Shutdownengineatfullthrottle

12

Safety

121-0772

42InchModelswithExmarkEngine

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Slow

121-0773

50InchModelswithExmarkEngine

1.Fast

4.Choke

2.Continuousvariablesetting5.Powertake-off(PTO),Bladecontrolswitch

3.Slow

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Safety

131-4161

42InchModelswithKohlerEngine

1.Fast

3.Slow

2.Continuousvariablesetting4.Powertake-off

131-4162

50InchModelswithKohlerEngine

1.Fast

3.Slow

2.Continuousvariablesetting4.Powertake-off

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Safety

132-0870

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance

fromthemachine,pickupdebrisbeforeoperating,keep

deectorinplace.

2.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,mowerblade;

entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommovingparts,

keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

5.Ramphazard—Whenloadingontoatrailer,donotuse

splitramps.Onlyuseafullwidthrampwideenoughfor

themachine.Rampanglewiththegroundshouldbeless

than15degrees.Backuptherampanddriveforwardoff

theramp.

3.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders,in

reverseandforward—donotcarrypassengers,look

behindanddownwhenreversing.

6.Tippinghazard—donotturnathighspeeds;donotuse

withslopesgreaterthan15degrees;onlyuseonslopes

lessthan15degrees.

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Safety

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

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:315,000,000andHigher

QSS708GEM42200;QSS708GEM50200;QSS725GKC42200;QSS725GKC50200

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s

Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4-CyclePremium

EngineOil

•RPM:

FullSpeed:3300±100(max)RPM(NoLoad)

Idle:1650(min)RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:2.9gal.(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:

–Exmark:15amps

–Kohler:12amps

•BatteryType:195CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:One30amp,one25amp;bladetype

SafetyInterlockSystem

•PTOmustbedisengaged,tractionpedalin

neutral,andparkingbrakeengagedtostartengine.

(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobeinthe

seattostarttheengine.)

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged

ortractionpedalismovedforward/reverseor

enginewillstop.

OperatorControls

•SteeringWheel:Controlsthedirectionand

turningradius.Reartiresoperateindependently

allowingzero-turns.

Note:Steeringwheelisadjustabletothree

operatingpositionsandone,full-upposition.

•Traction-controlfootpedal:Controlstheforward

andreversemotionalongwithspeed.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch

(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting

heighttodesiredposition.

Seat

•Type:Twotoneupholsteredhighback,foam

paddedseatwithspringsuspensionandarmrests.

•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccesstobattery

andothercomponents.Adjustableforeandaft.

•Armrests:Standard–paddedip-uparmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:IncorporatedintotheSafety

InterlockSystem.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•HydrostaticPumps:

–42inchunit:TwoHydroGearZT2200

Integrateddrivesystems.

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Specications

–50inchunit:TwoHydroGearZT2800

Integrateddrivesystems.

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicFilter—50inch:P/N109-3321

•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

4250

Quantity

22

Tread

TurfTechTL

KendaSuper

Turf

Size18x7.50-820x8-10

PlyRating

44

Pressure

13psi

(90kPa)

13psi

(90kPa)

FrontCaster

Pneumatic(Air-Filled)

DeckSize

4250

Quantity

22

TreadRibbedRibbed

Size11x4-513x5-6

PlyRating

22

Pressure

13psi

(90kPa)

13psi

(90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–42inchDeck:42inches(107cm)

–50inchDeck:50inches(127cm)

•Discharge:Side

•BladeSize:

–42inchDeck:21.60inches(54.9cm)–Qty:2

–50inchDeck:17.50inches(44.5cm)–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:

–42inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

–50inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:Ahanddeckliftlever

isusedtoadjustthecuttingheightfrom11/2

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

inch(1.3cm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

42inchDeck50inchDeck

WithoutDeck39.0inches

(99cm)

46.3inches

(118cm)

DeectorUp43.2inches

(110cm)

50.6inches

(129cm)

DeectorDown54.1inches

(137cm)

61.7inches

(157cm)

OverallLength:

42inchDeck50inchDeck

81.7inches(208cm)81.7inches(208cm)

OverallHeight:

AllUnits

42.8inches(109cm)

TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof

Tires,Widthwise)

42inchDeck50inchDeck

DriveWheels31.5inches

(80cm)

37.4inches

(95cm)

CasterWheels30.8inches

(78cm)

34.0inches

(86cm)

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ProductOverview

WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto

CenterofDriveTire)

42InchDeck50InchDeck

52.5inches(133cm)50.5inches(128cm)

CurbWeight:

42inchDeck50inchDeck

645lb(293kg)713lb(323kg)

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)

ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Frontcasterwheel

8.Controlpanel

2.Anti-scalproller9.Engine

3.Traction-controlpedal

10.Seat

4.Dischargedeector

11.Fueltank

5.Deckheightadjustment

lever

12.Steeringwheel

6.SmartPark™switch13.KeyChoice

®

control

7.Reardrivewheel14.Mowerdeck

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Operation

Controls

Note:Becomefamiliarwithallofthecontrols

beforeyoustarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

IgnitionSwitch

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe

engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,

“RUN”and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchand

rotateclockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotate

clockwisetothenextpositiontoengagethestarter

(keymustbeheldagainstspringpressureinthis

position).

Figure4

ExmarkEnginewith50InchDeckShown

1.SmartPark™(Parkingbrake)switch

2.Chokecontrol

3.Throttlelever

4.Ignitionswitch

5.Bladecontrolswitch(powertake-off)

6.Parkingbrake-On

7.Parkingbrake-indicatorlight

8.Parkingbrake-Off

Note:Brakemustbeengaged,traction-controlpedal

inneutral,andPTOswitch“OFF”tostartengine.

(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobeintheseat

tostarttheengine.)

Turningthekeytothe“OFF”positionwillstopthe

engine;however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleaving

themachinetopreventsomeonefromaccidentally

startingtheengine.

BladeControlSwitch(Power

Take-Off)

Locatedonthecontrolpanel.

Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower

take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages

powertothemowerblades(seeFigure4).

Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchto“ON”to

engagetheblades.

Pushdownonthebladecontrolswitchto“OFF”

todisengagetheblades.

ThrottleLever

Locatedoncontrolpanel.

Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving

throttleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand

movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseengine

speed(seeFigure4).

ChokeControl

Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Do

Notrunawarmenginewiththechokeinthe“ON”

position.

•UnitswithExmarkEngines:Pullinguponthe

chokecontrolwillputthechokeinthe“ON”

positionandpushingdownthecontrolwillput

thechokeinthe“OFF”position.

•UnitswithKohlerEngines:Theengineis

integratedwithanauto-choke.Thereisnoneed

tomanuallyprimeorchoketheseengines.

SteeringWheel

Thesteeringwheelislocatedinfrontoftheseat.

Thesteeringwheelcontrolsthedirectionandturning

radius.Thereartiresoperateindependentlyofeach

other,likeazero-turn,whichallowsforsharpturns

andtoturnindifferentdirectionsquickly.

Thesteeringwheelhasthreepositionsforoperation

andone,full-upposition.Usethefull-uppositionfor

steppingonandoffthemachineandgettingoutof

theseat.Whenoperatingthemachine,positionthe

steeringwheelwhereyouhavethebestcontrolofthe

machineandaremostcomfortable.

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