Exmark Radius Operating instructions

Brand: Exmark

Model: Radius

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: Operating instructions

RADIUS®

ForSerialNos.

400,000,000&Higher

PartNo.4502-907Rev.B

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.

Thissparkignitionsystemcomplieswiththe

CanadianstandardICES-002.Cesystèmed’allumage

parètincelledevèhiculeestconformeàlanorme

NMB-002duCanada.

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pleaserefertotheenginemanufacturer’s

informationincludedwiththemachine.

Labeledpowerratingsaresuppliedbytheengine

manufacturerinaccordancewithSAEtesting

andgross/netpowerratingstandards(J1940,

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withoutincurringanyobligationtomakesuch

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noresponsibilityforvariationswhichmaybe

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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.

Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Contents

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

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

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

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

SafetyandInstructionalDecals......................11

Specications........................................................18

Systems..........................................................18

Dimensions....................................................21

TorqueRequirements.....................................23

ProductOverview.................................................23

Operation..............................................................24

Controls.........................................................24

Pre-Start.........................................................26

OperatingInstructions...................................27

Transporting..................................................32

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

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............35

PeriodicMaintenance........................................36

EngineMaintenance.......................................36

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

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Exmark708cc

Engine.......................................................48

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Kohler

Engine.......................................................50

ServicingtheSparkPlug-Kawasaki

Engine.......................................................51

CheckBatteryCharge.....................................52

CheckMowerBlades......................................53

CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................55

CheckRolloverProtectionsSystems(Roll

Bar)Knobs.................................................58

CheckSeatBelt...............................................58

CheckforLooseHardware.............................58

CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................58

CheckTirePressures......................................58

CheckConditionOfBelts...............................58

LubricateGreaseFittings................................59

ReplaceEmissionsAirIntakeFilter(If

Applicable).................................................60

ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand

Fluid..........................................................61

CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................62

ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................62

Copper-BasedAnti-seize...............................62

DielectricGrease............................................62

Adjustments......................................................63

DeckLeveling................................................63

AdjustingtheBladeSlope...............................64

PumpDriveBeltTension................................65

DeckBeltTension..........................................65

AdjustingtheParkingBrake............................65

MotionControlHandleAdjustment...............66

FullForwardTrackingAdjustment..................66

MotionControlLinkageAdjustment..............67

AdjustingtheSeatRideSuspensionS-Series

Only...........................................................68

ElectricClutchAdjustment.............................68

Cleaning............................................................69

CleanEngineandExhaustSystem

Area...........................................................69

RemoveEngineShroudsandClean

CoolingFins...............................................69

CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................69

CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................69

WasteDisposal...............................................69

Troubleshooting....................................................71

Schematics............................................................73

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThislawnmowermeetsorexceedstheB71.4

specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards

Instituteineffectatthetimeofproduction.

Exmarkdesignedandtestedthislawnmowertooffer

reasonablysafeservice;however,failuretocomply

withthefollowinginstructionsmayresultinpersonal

injury.

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin

thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant

safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid

accidents.

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

SafetyAlertSymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation

whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations

andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Willresultindeathor

seriousinjury.

WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Couldresultindeath

orseriousinjury.

CAUTION:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,Mayresultinminor

ormoderateinjury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight

information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial

mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes

generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadtheOperator’sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot

readthismanual,itistheowner’sresponsibilityto

explainthismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmay

beavailableonourwebsite.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate

orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay

restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Onlyadultsandmatureteenagersshouldoperate

amower,andevenmatureteenagersshouldhave

adultsupervision.Besureateenager:

1.hasreadandunderstandstheOperator's

Manualandrecognizestherisksinvolved;

2.issufcientlymaturetousecaution;and

3.isofsufcientsizeandweighttooperate

thecontrolscomfortablyandtomanagethe

mowerwithouttakingrisks.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor

herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories

andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand

safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand

attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses,

substantialslip-resistantfootwear,andhearing

protection.Longhair,looseclothingorjewelry

maygettangledinmovingparts.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess

of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause

hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof

exposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis

machine.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,

Safety

bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe

thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal

injurytotheoperatororbystanders.

DANGER

Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely

ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburn

you,others,andcausepropertydamage.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,

inanopenarea,whentheengineiscold.

Wipeupanygasolinethatspills.

•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthe

machineindoorsorinsideanenclosed

trailer.

•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Fillthefueltanktothebottomoftheller

neck.Theemptyspaceinthetankallows

gasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult

infuelleakageordamagetotheengine

oremissionsystem.

•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and

stayawayfromanopenameorwhere

gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.

•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainer

andkeepitoutofthereachofchildren.

•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never

removethecapofthefueltankoradd

fuelwhenengineisrunningorwhenthe

engineishot.

•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.Do

Notuseanozzlelockopendevice.

WARNING

Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.

Long-termexposuretovaporshascaused

cancerinlaboratoryanimals.Failuretouse

cautionmaycauseseriousinjuryorillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas

tank/containeropening.

•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.

•Neversiphonbymouth.

•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,

safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand

functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey

arefunctioningproperly.

Safety

Operation

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythemufer,

becomeextremelyhot.Severeburnscanoccur

oncontactanddebris,suchasleaves,grass,

brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer,to

coolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommuferand

enginearea.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,

whichisanodorlessdeadlypoisonthatcankill

you.

DoNotrunengineindoorsorinasmallconned

areawheredangerouscarbonmonoxidefumes

cancollect.

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight,

keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If

lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,

DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.

•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake

isengagedbeforestartingengine.Useseatbelts

withtherollbarintheraisedandlockedposition.

•Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,

shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,

guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin

properworkingcondition.

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised,

removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass

collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand

workingproperly.

•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Parkmachineonlevelground.Stopengine,wait

forallmovingpartstostop,removekeyand

engageparkingbrake:

–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,andsafetydevicesinplace

andworkingproperly.

•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing

awayfromrotatingparts.

•NEVERcarrypassengers.DONOToperate

themowerwhenpeople,especiallychildren,or

petsareinthearea.

•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen

makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore

changingdirections.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecaution

whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen

transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato

bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect

dischargeawayfromothers.

•DoNotoperatethemowerundertheinuence

ofalcoholordrugs.

•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe

machineintoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

SlopeOperation

UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning

onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould

occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation

onslopes.

Safety

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescancause

slidingandlossofcontrol.Wheelsdroppingover

edges,ditches,steepbanks,orwatercancause

rollovers,whichmayresultinseriousinjury,

deathordrowning.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon

slopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.

•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

resultinslidingandalossofbrakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona

slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades

andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’srecommendationsfor

wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove

stability.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor

attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe

machineandcauselossofcontrol.

UsingtheRolloverProtectionSystem

(ROPS)

ARolloverProtectionSystem(rollbar)isinstalled

ontheunit.

WARNING

Thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar

isdown.Wheelsdroppingoveredges,ditches,

steepbanks,orwatercancauserollovers,which

mayresultinseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•DoNotremovetheROPS.

•Keeptherollbarintheraisedandlocked

positionanduseseatbelt.

•Lowertherollbaronlywhenabsolutely

necessary.

•DoNotwearseatbeltwhentherollbaris

down.

•Driveslowlyandcarefully.

•Raisetherollbarassoonasclearance

permits.

•Becertainthattheseatbeltcanbereleasedquickly

intheeventofanemergency.

•Checkcarefullyforoverheadclearances(i.e.

branches,doorways,andelectricalwires)before

drivingunderanyobjectsandDoNotcontact

them.

•Intheeventofarollover,taketheunittoan

AuthorizedServiceDealertohavetheROPS

inspected.

Safety

•ReplaceadamagedROPS.DoNotrepairor

revise.

•Anyaccessories,alterations,orattachmentsadded

totheROPSmustbeapprovedbyExmark.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengine

andremovekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire.

Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting,

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.

DANGER

Chargingorjumpstartingthebatterymay

produceexplosivegases.Batterygasescan

explodecausingseriousinjury.

•Keepsparks,ames,orcigarettesaway

frombattery.

•Ventilatewhenchargingorusingbattery

inanenclosedspace.

•Makesureventingpathofbatteryis

alwaysopenoncebatteryislledwith

acid.

•Alwaysshieldeyesandfacefrombattery.

DANGER

Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,

whichispoisonousandcancausesevere

burns.Swallowingelectrolytecanbefatalor

ifittouchesskincancausesevereburns.

•Wearsafetyglassestoshieldeyes,and

rubberglovestoprotectskinandclothing

whenhandlingelectrolyte.

•DoNotswallowelectrolyte.

•Intheeventofanaccident,ushwith

waterandcalladoctorimmediately.

CAUTION

Iftheignitionisinthe“ON”positionthere

ispotentialforsparksandengagementof

components.Sparkscouldcauseanexplosion

ormovingpartscouldaccidentallyengage

causingpersonalinjury.

Besureignitionswitchisinthe“OFF”

positionbeforechargingthebattery.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin

placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper

tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating

componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

Safety

WARNING

Removalormodicationoforiginalequipment,

partsand/oraccessoriesmayalterthewarranty,

controllability,andsafetyofthemachine.

Unauthorizedmodicationstotheoriginal

equipmentorfailuretouseoriginalExmark

partscouldleadtoseriousinjuryordeath.

Unauthorizedchangestothemachine,engine,

fuelorventingsystem,mayviolateapplicable

safetystandardssuchas:ANSI,OSHAand

NFPAand/orgovernmentregulationssuchas

EPAandCARB.

WARNING

Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressure

canpenetrateskinandcauseinjury.Fluid

accidentallyinjectedintotheskinmustbe

surgicallyremovedwithinafewhoursbyadoctor

familiarwiththisformofinjuryorgangrenemay

result.

•Ifequipped,makesureallhydraulicuid

hosesandlinesareingoodconditionandall

hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight

beforeapplyingpressuretohydraulicsystem.

•Keepbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthighpressure

hydraulicuid.

•Usecardboardorpaper,notyourhands,to

ndhydraulicleaks.

•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic

systembyplacingthemotioncontrollevers

inneutralandshuttingofftheenginebefore

performinganyworkonthehydraulicsystem.

TowingSafety

•Donotattachtowedequipmentexceptatthe

hitchpoint.

•Followtheattachmentmanufacturer's

recommendationforweightlimitsfortowed

equipmentandtowingonslopes.Towed

weightmustnotexceedtheweightofthe

machine,operator,andballast;otherwise

hydrostatictransmissionfailuremayoccur.Use

counterweightsorwheelweightsasdescribedin

theattachmentmanufacturer'smanual.

•Neverallowchildrenorothersinorontowed

equipment.

•Onslopes,theweightofthetowedequipment

maycauselossoftraction,increasedriskof

rollover,andlossofcontrol.Reducethetowed

weightandslowdown.

•Stoppingdistanceincreaseswiththeweightofthe

towedload.Travelslowlyandallowextradistance

tostop.

•Makewideturnstokeeptheattachmentclearof

themachine.

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.

106-5517

1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.

107-3069

1.Warning-thereisnorolloverprotectionwhentherollbar

isdown.

2.Toavoidinjuryordeathfromarolloveraccident,keep

therollbarinthefullyraisedandlockedposition

andweartheseatbelt.Lowertherollbaronlywhen

absolutelynecessary;donotweartheseatbeltwhen

therollbarisdown.

3.ReadtheOperator’smanual;driveslowlyandcarefully.

Safety

109-6014

109-6035

SideDischargeUnitsOnly

109-6036

1.ReadtheOperator’smanual

2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore

servicingorperformingmaintenance.

3.Heightofcut

112-9028

1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards

inplace.

115-9625

1.Parking

brake—disengaged

2.Parkingbrake—engaged

116-8283

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructions

ontorquingthebladebolt/nutto55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m).

Safety

116-8588

1.ReadtheOperator’smanual.

2.Rotatethedrivereleaseknobtoloosen,slidetheknob,

andtighten.

3.Pushthemachine.

117-2718

126-0768

RearDischargeUnitsOnly

126-4363

1.Cutting/dismembermenthazard,fanandentanglement

hazard,belt—Stopengineandremovekeybefore

adjusting,servicingorcleaning.

126-4784

1.Heightofcut

Safety

126-6464

SideDischargeUnits

1.Thrownobjectshazard

-keepbystandersa

safedistancefromthe

machine

3.Cutting/dismemberment

ofhandorfoot-stay

awayfrommovingparts;

keepallguardsand

shieldsinplace.

2.Thrownobjectshazard,

mower-donotoperate

withoutthedeector,

dischargecoverorgrass

collectionsystemin

place.

126-6599

RearDischargeUnits

1.Thrownobjectshazard

-keepbystandersa

safedistancefromthe

machine.

2.Cutting/dismemberment

ofhand-stayawayfrom

movingparts;keepall

guardsandshieldsin

place.

126-8161

X-SeriesUnits

1.ReadOperator’smanual

3.Pressdownonlatchto

unlockseat

2.Slideseatforward

4.Rotateseat

126-8194

S-SeriesUnits

1.ReadtheOperator’s

manual

3.Firmestposition/operator

200lb(91kg)andover

2.Seatadjustment4.Softestposition/operator

lessthan200lb(91kg)

126-9939

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual

2.Filltobottomofller

neck;warning–donot

overllthetank

Safety

131-1097

Exmark708ccEngineOnly

1.Oildrain

Exmark708ccEngineOnly

1.Shutdownengineatfullthrottle

MessageDisplay

1.Hour4.Neutral

2.PTO5.Operatorpresence

switch

3.Parkingbrake6.Battery

LHMotionControl

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

RHMotionControl

1.Machinespeed4.Neutral

2.Fast5.Reverse

3.Slow

Safety

PTOSwitchSymbols

1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage

TransportLock

1.Heightofcut

2.Pulluptounlockthe

transportlock

126-6570

1.Throttle-fast4.Choke-off

2.Throttle-slow

5.Optionallightaccessory

3.Choke-on

Safety

126-8151

1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming

maintenance

4.RefertotheOperator'smanualforgreaseinstructions

2.Timeinterval

5.CheckhydraulicoillevelandrefertotheOperator's

manualorfurtherinstructions

3.Checkoillevel6.Checktirepressure

126-8383

1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis

machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.

4.Bodilyharmhazard-lookbehindyouwhenmowingin

reverse.

2.Cuttingandpinchinghazard-keephandsandfeetaway

frommovingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.

5.Thrownobjecthazard-keepbystandersaway.

3.Ramphazard-whenloadingontoatrailer,donotuse

dualramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthe

machineandthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;

backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardoffthe

ramp.

6.Tippinghazardonslopes-donotuseonslopesnearopen

water;donotuseonslopesgreaterthan15degrees.

Specications

Systems

Engine

•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s

Manual

•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium

EngineOil

•RPM:

–X-andS-Series:FullSpeed:3750±50RPM

(PTOnotengaged)Idle:1500±100RPM

–E-Series:FullSpeed:3600±50RPM(PTO

notengaged)Idle:1500±100RPM

FuelSystem

•Capacity:7.0gal.(26.5L)

•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:

Kohler:KohlerP/N2405013

Kawasaki:KawasakiP/N49019-0014

ExmarkEngine:ExmarkP/N133-1563

•FuelShut-OffValve:

AllUnits:1/4turn(“ON”,“OFF”).

ElectricalSystem

•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator

•ChargingCapacity:15amps

•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1

•RecommendedMinimumBatteryCCA:260CCA

•BatteryVoltage:12Volt

•Polarity:NegativeGround

•Fuses:

Allunits:

–20ampchargingsystemfuse

(notusedonKohlerengines)

–15ampmainfuse

SafetyInterlockSystem

•LCDindicatorsappearforthePTO,parkbrake,

drivelevers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage

displayontheRHcontrolpanel.

•PTOmustbedisengaged,brakeengaged,and

motioncontrolleversout(neutrallock)tostart

engine.(Itisnotnecessaryfortheoperatortobe

intheseattostarttheengine.)

•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged,

brakeisdisengaged,ormotioncontrolleversare

movedinorenginewillstop.

•Enginewillstopifeithertheleft,theright,or

bothleversaremovedfromneutrallockposition

whilebrakeisengaged.

OperatorControls

•SteeringandMotionControl:

Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto

threeheights.

–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,

controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe

respectivedrivewheels.

–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition

oftheleversrelativetoeachother.

–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutward(in

slots)locksthedrivesysteminneutral.

•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch

(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.

•ParkingBrakeLever:Engagesparkingbrake.

•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting

heighttodesiredposition.

•DeckLiftPedal:Footpedalthatliftsdeck.

•TransportLock:Latchingposition:Automatically

latchesatthetransportposition.

Specications

Seat

•SeatType:

–X-Series:

Deluxesuspension(adjustablespring

suspension)seatwithhighback,moldedfoam

ip-uparmrests,andintegralsafetyswitch.

–S-Series:

Standardseatwithfoampaddedseatcushion

witharmrests,integralsafetyswitch,and

adjustableSeatIsolationSystemsuspension

forreducedvibrationandenhancedride.

–E-Series:

Standardseatwithfoampaddedseatcushion

witharmrestsandintegralsafetyswitch.

•Mounting:

–X-andS-Series:Hingedseatframetotiltup

seat.Adjustableforeandaftonseattracks.

–E-Series:Adjustableforeandaftonseat

tracks.

•Armrests:Moldedip-uparmrests.

•SeatSafetySwitch:Integratedseatswitch.

Timedelayseatswitcheliminatesroughground

cut-outs.

HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem

•Twounitizedhydrostatictransmissions:

–X-Series:

HydroGearZT3400

–S-Series:

◊Unitswithsidedischargedecks:

HydroGearZT3100

◊Unitswithreardischargedeck:

HydroGearZT3400

–E-Series:

◊Unitswith48or52inchdecks:

HydroGearZT2800

◊Unitswith60inchdeck:

HydroGearZT3100

•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.

•HydraulicOilCapaczity:77oz(2.3L)perside

•HydraulicFilter:P/N109-3321

•Speeds:

–X-Series:

◊Forward:0-10mph(16.1km/hr)forward.

◊Reverse:0-7mph(11.3km/hr)reverse.

–S-Series:

◊Forward:0-9mph(14.5km/hr)forward.

◊Reverse:0-6mph(9.7km/hr)reverse.

–E-Series:

◊Forward:0-8mph(12.9km/hr)

◊Reverse:0-5mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.

•Drivewheelreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe

movedwhenengineisnotrunning.

Tires&Wheels

X-Series:

Drive

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

48&5260

Quantity

Tread

K500K500

Size24x9.50-1224x10.5-12

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi(90kPa)13psi(90kPa)

S-Series:

Drive

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

48&5260

Quantity

Tread

K500K500

Size23x9.50-1223x10.50-12

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi(90kPa)13psi(90kPa)

Specications

E-Series:

Drive

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

48&5260

Quantity

Tread

K500K500

Size22x9.50-1222x10.50-12

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi(90kPa)13psi(90kPa)

FrontCaster—AllModels

Pneumatic(Airlled)

DeckSize

AllModels

Quantity

Tread

Smooth

Size13x6.50-6

PlyRating

Pressure

13psi(90kPa)

CuttingDeck

•CuttingWidth:

–48inchDeck:(121.9cm)

–52inchDeck:(132.1cm)

–60inchDeck:(152.4cm)

•Discharge:

–SideDischarge:Non“R”models

–RearDischarge:“R”models

•BladeSize:

–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)–(3ea.)

–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)–(3ea.)

–60inchDeck:20.50inches(52.1cm)–(3ea.)

•BladeSpindles:

–X-Series:Solidsteelspindleswith.98inch(25

mm)I.D.bearings.

–S-andE-Series:Solidsteelspindleswith.67

inch(17mm)I.D.bearings.

•DeckDrive:“B”Sectionbeltwithself-tensioning

idler.

•Electricclutch:

–48&52InchDecks:125ft-lbMagStop

–60InchDeck:125ft-lbNeo-MagStop

•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-front

supportframe.Anti-scalprollersprovide

maximumturfprotection.Deckdesignallowsfor

bagging,mulchingorsidedischarge.

–48inchDeck:3anti-scalprollers

–52inchDeck:5anti-scalprollers

–60inchDeck:5anti-scalprollers

–60inchDeck-RearDischarge:

4anti-scalprollers

–SideDischarge:Fulloatingdeckisattached

toout-frontsupportframe.Anti-scalprollers

providemaximumturfprotection.Deck

designallowsforbagging,mulchingorside

discharge.

–RearDischarge:Fulloatingdeckisattached

toout-frontsupportframe.Anti-scalprollers

andsidebumpersprovidemaximumturf

protection.Deckdesignallowsforrear

dischargeornishcut(reduceddischarge).

•DeckDepth:

–S-andE-Series:

◊SideDischarge:5.0inches(12.7cm)

◊RearDischarge:5.5inches(14.0cm)

–X-Series:

AllDecks:5.5inches(14.0cm)

•CuttingHeightAdjustment:

Footactivatedleverisusedtoadjustthecutting

heightfrom11/2inch(3.8cm)to5inches(12.7

cm)in1/4inch(6.4mm)increments.

•MulchingKit:Optional.

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