
in the table belo w and c harg e the batter y for the
recommended time inter v al to bring the c harg e up
to a full c harg e of 12.6 v olts or g reater .
Important: Mak e sur e the negati v e batter y
ca ble is disconnected and the batter y charger
used f or charging the batter y should ha v e
an output of 16 v olts and 7 amps or less to
a v oid dama ging the batter y (see char t f or
r ecommended charger settings). T his is
especiall y impor tant on K ohler EFI (Electr onic
Fuel Injection) units. F ailur e to do so may
dama ge the ECU (Electr onic Contr ol Unit).
V olta ge
R eading
P ercent
Charge
Maximum
Charger
Settings
Charging
Inter v al
12.6 or
g reater
100%
16 v olts/7
amps
No Charging
R equired
12.4 – 12.6 75–100%
16 v olts/7
amps
30 Min utes
12.2 – 12.4 50–75%
16 v olts/7
amps
1 Hour
12.0–12.2 25–50%
14.4 v olts/4
amps
2 Hours
11.7–12.0 0–25%
14.4 v olts/4
amps
3 Hours
11.7 or less
0%
14.4 v olts/2
amps
6 Hours or
More
CAUTION
If the ignition is in the “ON” position ther e
is potential f or spar ks and enga gement of
components. Spar ks could cause an explosion or
mo ving par ts could accidentall y enga ge causing
per sonal injur y .
Be sur e ignition s witch is in the “OFF” position
bef or e charging the batter y .
2. Connect the neg ati v e batter y cable .
Note: If the positi v e cable is also disconnected,
connect the positi v e (r ed) ca ble to the positi v e
batter y ter minal r st , then the neg ati v e (blac k) cable
to the neg ati v e batter y ter minal. Slip insulator boot
o v er the positi v e ter minal.
Note: If time does not per mit c harging the batter y ,
or if c harging equipment is not a v ailable , connect
the neg ati v e batter y cable and r un the v ehicle
contin uously for 20 to 30 min utes to sufciently
c harg e the batter y .
Positioning the Discharge
Deector
Loosen tw o 5/16 inc h nyloc n uts attac hing disc harg e
deector . Lo w er the disc harg e deector into position.
R etighten nyloc n uts until c hute is sn ug but can pi v ot
freely .
Servicing the Engine
T he engine is shipped with oil; c hec k oil lev el and if
necessar y ll to the appropriate lev el. Exmark 4-Cycle
Premium Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the
Engine Owner's man ual for an appropriate API rating
and viscosity .
Servicing the Hydraulic Oil
T he mac hine is shipped with h y draulic oil in the
reser v oir .
1. R un the mac hine for appro ximately 15 min utes to
allo w any extra air to purg e out of the h y draulic
system.
2. Chec k h y draulic reser v oir and if necessar y ll the
reser v oir to the appropriate lev el with Exmark
Premium Hy dro oil.
3. R e place h y draulic reser v oir cap and tighten until
sn ug . Do Not o v er tighten.
Note: T he bafe is labeled “HOT” and “COLD”.
T he oil lev el v aries with the temperature of the oil.
T he “HOT” lev el sho ws the lev el of oil when it is at
225°F (107°C). T he “COLD” lev el sho ws the lev el of
the oil when it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to the appropriate
lev el de pending upon the temperature of the oil. F or
example: If the oil is about 150° F (65°C). Fill to halfw a y
betw een the “HOT” and “COLD” lev els . If the oil is at
room temperature (about 75° F (24°C)), ll only to the
“COLD” lev el.
Filling Out the Product
Registration
Fill out the online w ar ranty registration for m and place
k eys into literature pac k.
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