Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
GeneralSafety.................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................6
Specications........................................................12
Systems..........................................................12
Dimensions....................................................14
TorqueRequirements.....................................14
ProductOverview.................................................15
Operation..............................................................15
Controls.........................................................15
BeforeOperation..........................................17
Pre-Start.........................................................17
OperatingInstructions...................................19
DuringOperationSafety.................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel........................22
StartingtheEngine.........................................22
OperatingtheBlades......................................23
TheSafetyInterlockSystem............................24
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................24
DrivingForwardorBackward.........................27
StoppingtheMachine.....................................28
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers......................28
PositioningtheSeat........................................29
ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.................29
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..............30
PushingtheMachinebyHand.........................30
SideDischarge................................................31
AfterOperation..............................................31
Transporting..................................................31
OperatingTips..............................................33
Maintenance..........................................................35
MaintenanceSafety.............................................35
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............36
PeriodicMaintenance........................................37
Lubrication.....................................................37
EngineMaintenance.......................................37
ServicinganExmarkEngine...........................38
ServicingaKawasaki®Engine........................44
CleaningtheBlowerHousing..........................48
FuelSystemMaintenance...............................49
ServicingtheEmissionsFilter.........................49
ElectricalSystemMaintenance........................49
ChargingtheBattery.......................................49
DriveSystemMaintenance.............................52
CheckingtheTirePressure.............................52
ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilter
andOil––50and60InchS-Series
Only...........................................................53
MowerMaintenance.......................................54
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...........................54
LevelingtheMowerDeck...............................57
MowerBeltMaintenance................................60
ReplacingtheDischargeDeector..................61
Cleaning............................................................63
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................63
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................63
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................63
WasteDisposal...............................................63
Troubleshooting....................................................64
Schematics............................................................66
CaliforniaProposition65Warning
Information...............................................67
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