Exmark QUEST S Series User manual

QUEST®
ForSerialNos.
413,950,474&Higher
PartNo.4506-583Rev.A

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandlead
compounds,chemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancerandreproductive
harm.Washhandsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
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.
Thisrotary-bladelawnmowerisintendedtobeused
byresidentialhomeownersorprofessional,hired
operators.Itisdesignedprimarilyforcuttinggrasson
well-maintainedlawnsonresidentialorcommercial
properties.Usingthisproductforpurposesother
thanitsintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyou
andbystanders.
Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance,
adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark
mower.
BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER,
CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS
ENTIRETY.
Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety
instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourmower,
maintainitsmaximumefciency,andpromotesafe
operation.
Tomaximizesafety,performance,andproper
operationofthismachine,itisessentialthatall
operatorscarefullyreadandfullyunderstandthe
contentsoftheOperator’smanualprovidedwith
theproduct.Failuretocomplywiththeoperating
instructionsorreceivepropertrainingmayresult
ininjury.Gotohttps://www .Exmark.comfor
additionalsafeoperationinformation,suchassafety
tips,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.
g402818
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Forcompletewarrantydetails,see
https://www.Exmark.com.Youmayalsocall
us402-223-6375torequestawrittencopyofthe
product’swarranty.
3

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
GeneralSafety.................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................6
Specications........................................................13
Systems..........................................................13
Dimensions....................................................15
TorqueRequirements.....................................16
ProductOverview.................................................17
Operation..............................................................17
Controls.........................................................17
BeforeOperation..........................................20
OperatingInstructions...................................22
DuringOperationSafety.................................22
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel........................24
StartingtheEngine.........................................24
OperatingtheBlades......................................25
TheSafetyInterlockSystem............................26
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................26
EandS-SeriesModels....................................26
X-SeriesModels.............................................28
DrivingForwardorBackward.........................31
StoppingtheMachine.....................................32
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers......................32
PositioningtheSeat........................................33
ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.................34
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..............34
AdjustingtheTracking....................................34
PushingtheMachinebyHand.........................35
SideDischarge................................................36
AfterOperation..............................................36
Transporting..................................................36
OperatingTips..............................................38
Maintenance..........................................................40
MaintenanceSafety.............................................40
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............41
PeriodicMaintenance........................................41
Lubrication.....................................................42
EngineSafety.................................................42
EngineMaintenance.......................................42
ServicinganExmarkEngine...........................42
ServicingaKohlerEngine..............................48
CleaningtheBlowerHousing..........................52
FuelSystemMaintenance...............................53
ElectricalSystemMaintenance........................53
ChargingtheBattery.......................................53
DriveSystemMaintenance.............................56
CheckingtheTirePressure.............................56
ReleasingtheElectricBrake–E-and
S-SeriesModels..........................................57
MowerMaintenance.......................................57
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...........................57
LevelingtheMowerDeck...............................60
MowerBeltMaintenance................................65
ReplacingtheDischargeDeector..................65
Cleaning............................................................67
CleaningandStoringSafety.............................67
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................67
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................67
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................67
WasteDisposal...............................................67
Troubleshooting....................................................69
Schematics............................................................71
CaliforniaProposition65Warning
Information...............................................73
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Safety
Safety
Thismachinehasbeendesignedinconformance
withtheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
B71.1forConsumerTurfCareEquipment–Safety
Specications.
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
g000502
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.
GeneralSafety
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsand
feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety
instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructions
andwarningsintheOperator’sManualand
onthemachine,engine,andattachments.All
operatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.If
theoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadthis
manual,itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem;otherlanguagesmaybe
availableonourwebsite.
•Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically
capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe
operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand
instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet
childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe
ageoftheoperator.
•Alwayskeeptherollbarinthefullyraisedand
lockedpositionandusetheseatbelt.
•DoNotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards,or
onslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
•Keepbystandersandchildrenoutoftheoperating
area.
•DoNotputyourhandsorfeetnearmovingparts.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithoutallsafety
shields,guards,switches,andotherdevicesin
placeandinproperworkingcondition.
•Parkmachineonlevelground,disengagedrives,
setparkingbrake,stopengine,andremovekey.
Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving
theoperator’sposition.Allowthemachineto
coolbeforeservicing,adjusting,fueling,cleaning,
orstoring.
5

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
ForModelswith50or54InchMowerDecks
1.Beltrouting
2.Engine
decal109-6036
109-6036
X-SeriesModels
1.ReadtheOperator’smanual
2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
3.Heightofcut
decal105-7015
105-7015
42InchModels
1.Beltrouting
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Safety
decal112-9840
112-9840
50and54InchModels
1.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
3.Removetheignitionkey
andreadtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Heightofcut
decal131-1097
131-1097
Exmark708ccEngineOnly
1.Oildrain
decal132-0872
132-0872
1.Thrownobject
hazard—keep
bystandersaway.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
ofhandorfoot—stay
awayfrommovingparts.
2.Thrownobjectshazard,
mower—donotoperate
withoutthedeector,
dischargecoverorgrass
collectionsystemin
place.
4.Pinchhazard—stay
awayfrommovingparts,
keepshieldsinplace.
decal139-2392
139-2392
ForE-SeriesModels
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Safety
decal139-2394
139-2394
E-andS-SeriesModels
1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow6.Parkingbrake
decal139-2395
139-2395
E-andS-SeriesModels
1.Parkingbrake4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow6.Tractioncontrols
decal139-5892
139-5892
ForAllModelsExceptE-Series
1.Heightofcut
decal142-5854
142-5854
1.Bypassleverpositionfor
pushingthemachine
2.Bypassleverpositionfor
operatingthemachine
8

Safety
decal142-5861
142-5861
ModelswithoutHourMeter
1.Fast4.Choke–Off
2.Slow5.Optionalhourmeter
accessory
3.Choke–On
decal142-5862
142-5862
ModelswithHourMeter
1.Fast3.Choke–On
2.Slow4.Choke–Off
decal142-5864
142-5864
decal142-9946
142-9946
X-SeriesModels
9

Safety
decal146-0889
146-0889
X-SeriesModels
1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal146-0890
146-0890
X-SeriesModels
1.Tractioncontrols4.Neutral
2.Fast5.Reverse
3.Slow
decal146-0900
146-0900
X-SeriesModels
1.Parkingbrake-engaged2.Parking
brake-disengaged
decalptosymbols
PTOSwitchSymbols
1.PTO–disengage2.PTO–engage
10

Safety
decal144-5288
144-5288
Thismachinecomplieswiththeindustrystandardstabilitytestinthestaticlateralandlongitudinaltestswiththe
maximumrecommendedslopeindicatedonthedecal.Itisimportantthateachoperatorreviewtheslopeoperation
instructionsintheoperator’smanualandreviewtheconditionsinwhichthemachineisbeingoperatedtodetermine
ifthemachinemaybeoperatedintheconditionsthatdayandonthatsite.Changestoterraincanresultina
changeinslopeoperationforanymachine.
1.Warning—ReadtheOperator'sManual.4.Runover/backoverhazard—DoNotcarrypassengers;
lookbehindanddownwhenmowinginreverse.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofthengersor
hand—keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts;keep
allguardsandshieldsinplace.
5.Ramphazard—whenloadingontoatrailer,donotuse
dualramps;onlyuseasingularrampwideenoughforthe
machineandthathasaninclinelessthan15degrees;
backuptheramp(inreverse)anddriveforwardoffthe
ramp.
3.Thrownobjecthazard—Keepbystandersaway,pickup
debrisbeforeoperating,andkeepthedeectorshield
down.
6.Tippinghazardonslopes—DoNotuseonslopesnear
openwater;DoNotuseonslopesgreaterthan15
degrees.
11

Safety
decalbatterysymbols
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery.
1.Explosionhazard5.ReadtheOperator'sManual.9.Flusheyesimmediatelywithwater
andgetmedicalhelpfast.
2.Nore,openames,orsmoking6.Keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthebattery.
10.Containslead;donotdiscard.
3.Causticliquid/chemicalburnhazard7.Weareyeprotection;explosive
gasescancauseblindnessand
otherinjuries.
4.Weareyeprotection8.Batteryacidcancauseblindnessor
severeburns.
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Specications
Specications
Systems
Engine
•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
•EngineOilType:Exmark4-CyclePremium
EngineOil
•RPM:
–AllModelsExceptX-Series:
FullSpeed:3300±100(max)RPM(NoLoad)
Idle:1650(min)RPM
–X-SeriesModels:
FullSpeed:3600±75(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:230CCA
•BatteryVoltage:12Volt
•Polarity:NegativeGround
•Fuses:One25amp,one15amp;bladetype
SafetyInterlockSystem
•PTOmustbedisengagedandtheparkingbrake
engagedtostartengine.(Itisnotnecessaryfor
theoperatortobeintheseattostarttheengine.)
•OperatormustbeinseatwhenPTOisengaged
orenginewillstop.
OperatorControls
•SteeringandMotionControl:
Note:Motioncontrolleversareadjustableto
twoheights.
–Separatelevers,oneachsideoftheconsole,
controlspeedanddirectionoftravelofthe
respectivedrivewheels.
–Steeringiscontrolledbyvaryingtheposition
oftheleversrelativetoeachother.
–Movingmotioncontrolleversoutwardinto
theT-slots:
◊engagestheparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels(E-andS-SeriesModels)
◊locksthedrivesysteminneutral(X-Series
Models)
•PTOEngagementSwitch:Engageselectricclutch
(todrivebelt)whichengagesmowerblades.
•ParkingBrakeLever(X-SeriesModels):
Engages/Disengagesparkingbrake.
•DeckHeightAdjustmentLever:Setscutting
heighttodesiredposition.
•DeckLiftAssistLever:Footpedalthatassistsin
raisingthedeck.
Seat
•Type:
–E-SeriesModels:Twotoneupholsteredhigh
back,foampaddedwithspringsuspension.
–S-andX-SeriesModels:Twotone
upholsteredhighback,foampaddedseatwith
springsuspension.
•Mounting:Hingedtotiltupforaccesstobattery
andothercomponents.Adjustableforeandaft.
•Armrests:Moldedip-uparmrests.
–S-SeriesModels:Optional
–X-SeriesModels:Standard
•SeatSafetySwitch:IncorporatedintotheSafety
InterlockSystem.
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Specications
HydrostaticGroundDriveSystem
•HydrostaticPumps:
–42and50inchE-SeriesModel:TwoHydro
GearZT2100Integrateddrivesystems.
–54inchS-SeriesModel:TwoHydroGear
ZT2200Integrateddrivesystems.
–48inchX-SeriesModel:TwoHydroGear
ZT2800Integrateddrivesystems.
•HydraulicOilType:ExmarkPremiumHydroOil.
•Speeds:
–E-andS-SeriesModels:
0-7.0mph(11.3km/hr)forward.
0-5.0mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.
–X-SeriesModels:
0-8.0mph(12.9km/hr)forward.
0-5.0mph(8.0km/hr)reverse.
•Drivewheelreleases,locatedonleftandright
sidesofenginedeck,allowmachinetobemoved
whentheengineisnotrunningandbrakeisoff.
TiresandWheels
Drive
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
DeckSize4248
Quantity22
TreadK500K3012
Size18x7.50-822x11-10
PlyRating44
Pressure13psi
(90kPa)
13psi
(90kPa)
Drive
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
DeckSize5054
Quantity22
TreadK500K500
Size18x9.5-820x10-10
PlyRating44
Pressure13psi
(90kPa)
13psi
(90kPa)
FrontCaster
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
DeckSize4248
Quantity22
TreadSmoothSmooth
Size11x4-513x6.5-6
PlyRating24
Pressure13psi
(90kPa)
13psi
(90kPa)
FrontCaster
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
DeckSize50and54
Quantity2
TreadSmooth
Size13x6.5-6
PlyRating4
Pressure13psi
(90kPa)
CuttingDeck
•CuttingWidth:
–42inchDeck:42inches(107cm)
–48inchDeck:48inches(122cm)
–50inchDeck:50inches(127cm)
–54inchDeck:54inches(138cm)
•Discharge:Side
•BladeSize:
–42inchDeck:21.60inches(54.9cm)–Qty:2
–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)–Qty:3
–50inchDeck:17.50inches(44.5cm)–Qty:3
–54inchDeck:18.75inches(47.6cm)–Qty:3
•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswithno
maintenancebearings.
•DeckDrive:Electricclutchmountedonvertical
engineshaft.Bladesaredrivenbyonebelt
(w/self-tensioningidler)directfromtheengine.
•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtoout-front
supportframe.Maximumturfprotectionis
providedwithanti-scalprollers.
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Specications
Deckdesignallowsforbagging,mulchingorside
discharge.
•DeckDepth:
–42inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)
–48inchDeck:5.0inches(12.7cm)
–50inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)
–54inchDeck:4.0inches(10.2cm)
•CuttingHeightAdjustment:Cuttingheightcan
beadjustedfrom11/2inch(3.8cm)to41/2
inches(11.4cm)in1/2inch(1.3cm)increments.
–42InchModels:Handdeckliftleveronly
–48InchModel:Footpedalonly
–54InchModel:Footpedalonly
–50InchModel:Handdeckliftleverwithfoot
pedalassist
•MulchingKit:Optional.
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
E-Series
42inchDeck50inchDeck
WithoutDeck40.4inches
(103cm)
43.1inches
(110cm)
DeectorUp45.8inches
(116cm)
50.9inches
(130cm)
DeectorDown53.8inches
(137cm)
61.7inches
(157cm)
S-Series
54inchDeck
WithoutDeck47.2inches
(120cm)
DeectorUp54.7inches
(139cm)
DeectorDown65.2inches
(166cm)
X-Series
48inchDeck
WithoutDeck48.0inches
(122cm)
DeectorUp52.3inches
(133cm)
DeectorDown59.5inches
(151cm)
OverallLength:
42inch
Deck
48inch
Deck
50inch
Deck
54inch
Deck
75.0inches
(191cm)
76.0inches
(193cm)
75.0inches
(191cm)
76.0inches
(193cm)
OverallHeight:
42and50inchDeck54inchDeck
45.6inches(116cm)46.6inches(119cm)
48inchDeck
47.6inches(121cm)
15

Specications
TreadWidth:(CentertoCenterof
Tires,Widthwise)
42inchDeck48inchDeck
DriveWheels33.0inches
(84cm)
37.3inches
(95cm)
CasterWheels30.5inches
(78cm)
35.8inches
(91cm)
50inchDeck54inchDeck
DriveWheels34.8inches
(88cm)
36.9inches
(94cm)
CasterWheels30.5inches
(78cm)
35.8inches
(91cm)
WheelBase:(CenterofCasterTireto
CenterofDriveTire)
42and50inchDecks45.6inches(116cm)
54inchDeck45.4inches(115cm)
48inchDecks45.4inches(115cm)
CurbWeight:
E-Series
42inchDeck50inchDeck
515lb(233kg)576lb(261kg)
S-Series
54inchDeck
616lb(279kg)
X-Series
48inchDeck
680lb(308kg)
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocationTorque
SpindlePulleyNut
E-andS-Series
35-65ft-lb(47-88N-m)
SpindlePulleyNut
X-Series
75-85ft-lb(102-115N-m)
BoltLocationTorque
BladeMountingBolt
E-andS-Series
60-80ft-lb(81-108N-m)
BladeMountingBolt
X-Series
50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)
EngineMountingBolts400-500in-lb(45-56N-m)
WheelLugNuts70-90ft-lb(95-122N-m)
ClutchMounting
Bolt(securedwith
threadlocker)
50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)
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Operation
ProductOverview
g333776
Figure3
1.Frontcasterwheel7.Engine
2.Deckheightadjustment
footpedal
8.Seat
3.Anti-scalproller9.Fueltank
4.Dischargedeector10.Motioncontrollevers
5.Reardrivewheel11.Footrest
6.Controlpanel
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbeforestarting
theengineandoperatingthemachine.
IgnitionSwitch
Locatedoncontrolpanel.
Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,
“RUN”and“START”(Figure4).Insertkeyinto
switchandrotateclockwisetothe“ON”position.
Rotateclockwisetothenextpositiontoengagethe
starter(keymustbeheldagainstspringpressurein
thisposition).
g333787
Figure4
1.Ignitionswitch
2.Off
3.Run
4.Start
5.Bladecontrolswitch(PowerT ake-Off)
6.Chokecontrol
7.Hourmeter(ifequipped)
8.Throttlelever
Note:BrakemustbeengagedandPTOswitch
“OFF”tostartengine.(Itisnotnecessaryforthe
operatortobeintheseattostarttheengine.)
Turningthekeytothe“OFF”positionwillstopthe
engine;however,alwaysremovethekeywhenleaving
17

Operation
themachinetopreventsomeonefromaccidentally
startingtheengine.
BladeControlSwitch(Power
Take-Off)
Locatedoncontrolpanel.
Thebladecontrolswitch,representedbyapower
take-off(PTO)symbol,engagesanddisengages
powertothemowerblades(seeFigure4).
Pulluponthebladecontrolswitchto“ON”to
engagetheblades.
Pushdownonthebladecontrolswitchto“OFF”
todisengagetheblades.
ThrottleLever
Locatedoncontrolpanel.
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
throttleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeedand
movingthrottlelevertotherearwilldecreaseengine
speed.Movingthethrottleforwarduntilitstopsis
fullthrottle.
ChokeControl
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.Do
Notrunawarmenginewiththechokeinthe“ON”
position.Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthe
chokeinthe“ON”positionandmovingthechoke
levertotherearwillputthechokeinthe“OFF”
position.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrolleverslocatedoneachsideof
theseat(Figure5).
Themotioncontrolleversarespeedsensitivecontrols
ofindependentwheelmotors.Movingalever
forwardorbackwardturnsthewheelonthesameside
forwardorinreverse;wheelspeedisproportionalto
theamounttheleverismoved.
Movingthecontrolleversoutwardfromthecenter
intotheT-slots:
•engagestheparkingbrakeonthedrivewheelsfor
E-andS-SeriesModels.
•locksthemintheneutralpositionforX-Series
Models.
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Figure5
1.Motioncontrollevers–outwardposition:
EandS-Series–Parkingbrake
X-Series–Neutrallockposition
2.Motioncontrollevers–inward/centerposition:
Neutraloperateposition
3.Frontofmachine
4.Forward
5.Neutral(operate)
6.Reverse
ParkBrake
ForE-andS-SeriesModels,movingthecontrollevers
outwardfromthecenterintotheT-slotsengagesan
electricparkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.
ForX-SeriesModels,thebrakeleverislocatedon
therightsideofthemachine,justtothefrontofthe
RHmotioncontrollever.Thebrakeleverengagesa
parkingbrakeonthedrivewheels.
•Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.
•Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengage
thebrake.
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Figure6
X-SeriesModels
1.Parkbrake
Themachinemustbetieddownandbrakeengaged
whentransporting.
DeckHeightAdjustmentHand
Lever—For42InchE-SeriesModels
Note:50inchmodelshavebothdeckheight
adjustments:handleverandfootassistpedal.
LocatedbelowtheRHmotioncontrollever.
Pulltheleverinwardandrearwardtoraisethecutting
deck.Allowthehandletomoveforwardtolowerthe
cuttingdeck.Movethedeckheightadjustmentlever
outwardatthedesiredheightofcut.Onlyadjustthe
heightofcutwhilethemachineisnotmoving.
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Figure7
1.Deckheightadjustmenthandlever
DeckHeightAdjustmentFootPedal—
For48,50,and54InchModels
Note:50inchmodelshavebothdeckheight
adjustments:handleverandfootassistpedal.
Locateattherightfrontcorneroftheoorpan
(referenceFigure3).
Thedeckheightadjustmentfootpedalallowsthe
operatortousetheirlegtoassistinloweringand
raisingthedeckfromtheseatedposition.Pushthe
pedalforwardwithyourfoottoraisethecutting
deck.Allowthepedaltomoverearwardtolowerthe
cuttingdecktothecutheightthathasbeenset.
FuelWindow
Locatedontheleftsideofthemachine(seeFigure8).
Thefuelwindowcanbeusedtodeterminethe
amountoffuelinthetank.
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Figure8
1.Fuelcap2.Fuelwindow
HourMeter
X-andS-SeriesModelsOnly
Locatedoncontrolpanel.
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhourswhen
theoperatorisintheseatandtheignitionswitchisin
the“ON”position.
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.
•Inspecttheareawherethemachineistobeused
andremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,bones,
andotherforeignobjects.Thesecanbethrown
orinterferewiththeoperationofthemachine
andmaycausepersonalinjurytotheoperatoror
bystanders.
•Thismowerwasdesignedforoneoperatoronly.
DoNotcarrypassengers.
•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
suchassafetyglasses,longpants,substantial
slip-resistantfootwear,andhearingprotection.
Tiebacklonghairandavoidlooseclothingand
loosejewelrywhichmaygettangledinmoving
parts.
•Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcessof
85dBAattheoperator’searandcancausehearing
lossthroughextendedperiodsofexposure.Wear
hearingprotectionwhenoperatingthismachine.
•Checkthatthefollowingitemsareinplaceandin
properworkingcondition:theoperatorpresence
controls,safetyswitches,guards,shields,discharge
deectorand/ortheentiregrasscatchersystem.
Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyarein
properworkingcondition.Replacewornor
deterioratedpartswithgenuineExmarkparts
whennecessary.
DANGER
Itisessentialthatoperatorsafetymechanisms
beconnectedandinproperoperating
conditionpriortouse.Contactingtheblade
canresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.Whenthekeyisturnedto
the“OFF”position,theengineshouldshut
offandthebladeshouldstop.Ifnot,stop
usingthemachineimmediatelyandcontact
anAuthorizedServiceDealer.
•DoNotoperatethemowerwhenpeople,
especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.Shut
offthemachineandattachment(s)ifanyone
entersthearea.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
grasscollectionsystem,dischargedeector,
orothersafetydevicesinplaceandinproper
workingcondition.Grasscatchercomponents
aresubjecttowear,damageanddeterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjects
tobethrown.Frequentlycheckforwornor
deterioratingcomponentsandreplacethemwith
themanufacturer’srecommendedpartswhen
necessary.
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