Exmark STARIS E Series User manual

STARIS®E-SERIES
ForSerialNos.
406,294,345&Higher
PartNo.4504-758Rev.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.
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.
Gotohttps://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.
g303949
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Forcompletewarrantydetails,see
https://www.Exmark.com.Youmayalsocall
us402-223-6375torequestawrittencopyofthe
product’swarranty.
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Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
GeneralSafety.................................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................6
Specications........................................................11
Systems..........................................................11
Dimensions....................................................12
TorqueRequirements.....................................12
ProductOverview.................................................13
Operation..............................................................14
Controls.........................................................14
BeforeOperation...........................................16
Pre-Start.........................................................16
DuringOperationSafety.................................18
OperatingInstructions...................................19
AfterOperation..............................................24
Transporting..................................................25
Maintenance..........................................................26
MaintenanceSafety.............................................26
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............27
PeriodicMaintenance........................................28
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................28
CheckMowerBlades......................................30
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................32
CheckforLooseHardware.............................34
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................34
ChangeEngineOil.........................................34
CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................34
CheckTirePressures......................................35
CheckConditionOfBelts...............................35
LubricateGreaseFittings................................35
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................35
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid..........................................................36
WheelHubNutTorqueSpecication..............37
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................37
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................38
MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade
Anti-seize)..................................................38
Copper-BasedAnti-seize................................38
DielectricGrease............................................38
Adjustments......................................................39
DeckLeveling................................................39
PumpDriveBeltTension................................39
MowerDeckDriveBeltTension.....................40
ParkBrakeAdjustment...................................40
MotionControlTrackingAdjustment.............40
AdjustMotionControlHandle
Position......................................................41
Cleaning............................................................42
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................42
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................42
RemoveEngineShroudAccessPanelsand
CleanCoolingFins.....................................42
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................42
WasteDisposal...............................................42
Troubleshooting....................................................44
Schematics............................................................47
CaliforniaProposition65Warning
Information...............................................49
4

Safety
Safety
SafetyAlertSymbol
ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin
thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant
safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid
accidents.
Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME
ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!
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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
Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet
andofthrowingobjects.Exmarkdesignedandtested
thislawnmowertoofferreasonablysafeservice;
however,failuretocomplywithsafetyinstructions
mayresultininjuryordeath.
•Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsand
warningsintheOperator’sManualandother
trainingmaterial,onthemachine,engine,and
attachments.Alloperatorsandmechanicsshould
betrained.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)
cannotreadthismanual,itistheowner’s
responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem;
otherlanguagesmaybeavailableonourwebsite.
•Onlyallowtrained,responsible,andphysically
capableoperatorsthatarefamiliarwiththesafe
operation,operatorcontrols,andsafetysignsand
instructionstooperatethemachine.Neverlet
childrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrictthe
ageoftheoperator.
•DoNotoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,
ditches,embankments,water,orotherhazards.
•DoNotputyourhandsorfeetnearmoving
componentsofthemachine.
•Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
•Stopthemachine,shutofftheengine,andremove
thekeybeforeservicing,fueling,orunclogging
themachine.
5

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.
decal98-1977
98-1977
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
decal106-5517
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
decal112-9028
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.
decal115-9625
115-9625
1.Parking
brake—disengaged
2.Parkingbrake—engaged
decal116-7912
116-7912
1.Interval4.Neutral
2.PowerT ake-off(PTO)5.Operatorpresence
control
3.Parkingbrake6.Battery
6

Safety
decal116-8253
116-8253
1.Rotatecounterclockwise
torelease.
3.Unlocktopushmachine.
2.Rotateclockwisetolock.4.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
decal116-8283
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructions
ontorquingthebladebolt/nutto55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m).
decal116-8559
116-8559
1.Warning–stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.
decal126-2056
126-2056
1.Wheellugnuttorque95ft-lb(129N-m)(4x)
2.Wheelhubnuttorque125ft-lb(169N-m)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’smanualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst
100hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal135-2267
135-2267
DrivePumpBeltRouting
decal135-2562
135-2562
1.ReadOperator’sManual.
2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
3.Heightofcut
7

Safety
decal135-2563
135-2563
1.Readtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperforming
maintenance
2.Timeinterval
3.Checkoillevel
4.RefertotheOperator'smanualforgreaseinstructions
5.CheckhydraulicoillevelandrefertotheOperator's
manualorfurtherinstructions
6.Checktirepressure
decal135-3004
135-3004
decal135-5210
135-5210
1.Thrownobjectshazard-keepbystandersaway.
2.Thrownobjectshazard,mower-donotoperatewithout
thedeector,dischargecoverorgrasscollectionsystem
inplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot-stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
decal135-6844
135-6844
1.ReadtheOperator’s
manual
2.OnlyuseExmark
10W-50engineoil
decal136-1672
136-1672
1.Warning-DoNotstep;noriders.
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LockSymbol
8

Safety
decal142-3077
142-3077
1.ReadtheOperator’s
manual.
4.DoNotoverll
2.Hydraulicuid5.Warning-DoNottouch
thehotsurface.
3.Correctlllevelwhen
cold
decal135-2412
135-2412
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
4.Thrownobjecthazard-Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown
bymower.Keepbystandersaway.Keepdeectorinplace.
2.Warning-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.
5.Cutting/dismembermenthazard-Mowacrossslopesnotup
anddown.DoNotmowwetslopes–useextremecaution
whenoperatingonslopes.
3.Warning-DisengagePTO,movedriveleversouttoneutral
lockposition,engageparkingbrake,andstopengine
beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.
6.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders-DoNot
carrypassengers,lookforwardanddownwhenoperating
themachine,lookbehindanddownwhenreversing.
9

Safety
decal135-6773
135-6773
1.Forward5.Choke-off9.Engine-off
2.Neutral6.Throttle-fast10.Engine-on
3.Reverse7.Continuousvariablesetting11.Engine-start
4.Choke-on8.Throttle-slow12.Optionallightaccessory
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Specications
Specications
Systems
Engine
•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
•EngineOilType:Exmark10W-50Premium
EngineOil
•RPM:FullSpeed:3600±50RPM(NoLoad)
FuelSystem
•Capacity:5.0gal.(19L)
•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:ReplaceableIn-line
•FuelShut-OffValve:1/4turn
ElectricalSystem
•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator
•ChargingCapacity:Kawasaki:15amps
•BatteryType:Exmark12VNon-Spillable,AGM,
MaintenanceFreeBatteryPartNo.135-4421
•BatteryVoltage:12Volt
•Polarity:NegativeGround
•Fuses:
–20ampchargingsystemfuse
–15ampaccessoryfuse
SafetyInterlockSystem
•LCDindicatorsappearfortheparkbrake,drive
levers,andoperatorpresenceinthemessage
displayonthefrontcontrolpanel.
Note:BecausethePTOmustbedisengagedto
starttheengine,theLCDindicatorwillilluminate
atthistime.
•PTOmustbedisengagedandmotioncontrol
leversinneutraltostartengine.(Itisnot
necessaryfortheoperatortobeontheplatform
tostarttheengine.)
•Mowerbladeswillstopifbothmotioncontrol
leversaremovedorreleasedintotheneutral
position.
•Enginewillstopifthemotioncontrolleversare
movedfromtheneutralpositionwiththepark
brakeengaged.
•TheOperatorpresenceandneutralLCD
indicatorswillnotappearatthesametime.
Whentheleversareoutintheneutralposition,
theneutralLCDindicatorwillappear,butthe
OperatorPresencewillnot.Wheneitherlever
ismovedinwardfromtheneutralposition,the
neutralLCDindicatorwilldisappearandthe
OperatorPresenceindicatorwillappear.
OperatorControls
SteeringControl:Fingertipdrivecontrollevers
provideindependentspeedcontrol,brakingand
neutraltoeachdrivewheelformovingforwardor
reverse,stopping,andpowerturning.
Transmission
•TwoHydroGearvariabledisplacementhigh
efciencypumpsindependentlycoupledtotwo
highefciencyParker/Rosswheeldrivemotors.
•HydraulicOil:UseExmarkPremiumHydroOil.
•HydraulicOilCapacity:2.4qt.(2.2L)
•HydraulicFilterisreplaceablecartridgetype.
P/N109-4180:25microns,10psibypass
(Summeruseabove32°F(0°C))
P/N1-523541:40microns,18psibypass(Winter
usebelow32°F(0°C))
•Speeds:
–0-7.5mph(12km/hr)forward.
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Specications
–0-3.5mph(6km/hr)reverse.
•Drivewheelsreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.
WheelDriveSystem
DrivewheelsaredirectcoupledtoParkerwheeldrive
motorswith1inch(25.4mm)taperedshaft.
Tires&Wheels
FrontCaster–AllModels
Semi-
Pneumatic
Quantity2
TreadSmooth
Size9x4.50-5
DriveTires
32InchModels
36InchModels
Pneumatic
(Air-Filled)
Pneumatic
(Air-Filled)
Quantity22
TreadKendaK500KendaK500
Size21x7.00–1021x8.50–10
PlyRating44
Pressure13psi
(90kPa)
13psi
(90kPa)
CuttingDeck
•CuttingWidth:
–32inches(81.3cm)
–36inches(91.4cm)
•Discharge:Side
•BladeSize:(2ea.):
–32InchModels:16.25inches(41.3cm)
–36InchModels:18.00inches(45.7cm)
•BladeSpindles:Solidsteelspindleswith1.00inch
(25.4mm)I.D.bearings.
•DeckDrive:
–Electricclutchmountedonengineshaft.
–Bladesdrivenbyonebelt(w/self-tensioning
idlers).
•Deck:Fulloatingdeckisattachedtosupport
frame,removableforservice.Deckdesignallows
forbagging,mulchingorsidedischarge.
•DeckDepth:5.0inches(12.7cm)
•CuttingHeightAdjustment:
Adjustsfrom1inch(2.5cm)to5inches(12.7cm)
in1/2inch(12.7mm)increments
•MulchingKit:Optional
•Bagger:Optional
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
32InchModels36InchModels
DeectorUp33.7inches(85.6
cm)
36.6inches(93.0
cm)
DeectorDown44.9inches
(114.0cm)
48.0inches
(121.9cm)
OverallLength:
32and36InchModels
58.1inches(147.6cm)
OverallHeight:
47.3inches(120.1cm)
TreadWidth:(OutsidetoOutsideof
Tires,Widthwise)
32InchModels36InchModels
33.2inches(84.3cm)36.2inches(91.9cm)
CurbWeight:
737lb(334kg)
Note:Weightswillvaryslightlydependingondeck
size.
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocationTorque
CutterHousingSpindle
Nut
130-160ft-lb
(176-217N-m)
BladeMountingBolt
(lubricatewithanti-seize)
50-60ft-lb(68-81N-m)
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ProductOverview
BoltLocationTorque
EngineMountingBolts30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
WheelLugNuts85-105ft-lb(115-142
N-m)
WheelHubNuts115-135ft-lb
(156-183N-m)
WheelMotorMounting
Bolts
30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
ProductOverview
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Figure3
1.Heightofcutpins3.Controls
2.Parkbrakelever4.Motioncontrols
13

Operation
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
Note:Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrolsbefore
startingtheengineandoperatingthemachine.
MotionControlLevers
Themotioncontrollevers,locatedoneachsideofthe
topconsole,controltheforwardandreversemotion
ofthemachine.
Movingtheleversforwardorbackwardturns
thewheelonthesamesideforwardorreverse
respectively.Wheelspeedisproportionaltothe
amounttheleverismoved.
Movingtheleversoutward,fromthecenterposition
intothenotch,locksthemintheneutralposition
(seeFigure4).
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Figure4
1.Neutrallockposition
(handlesout)
5.Rearreferencebar
2.Neutraloperateposition
(handlesin)
6.Frontreference/Speed
controlbar
3.Frontofmachine7.Forward
4.Reverse8.Adjustmenthole
Note:Whentheleversareoutintheneutral
position,theneutralLCDindicatorwillappear,but
theOperatorPresencewillnot.
Note:Wheneitherleverismovedinwardfrom
theneutralposition,theneutralLCDindicatorwill
disappearandtheOperatorPresenceindicatorwill
appear.
ChokeControl
LocatedontheLHsideofthecontrolconsole(black
lever)(seeFigure5).
Thechokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.
Movingthechokeleverforwardwillputthechokein
the“ON”positionandmovingthechokelevertothe
rear,tothedetent,willputthechokeinthe“OFF”
position.DoNotrunawarmenginewithchokein
the“ON”position.
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Figure5
1.Choke6.FrontReference/Speed
ControlBar
2.Throttle7.RHMotioncontrollever
3.Rearreferencebar8.PTOengagementswitch
4.LHMotioncontrollever9.Ignition
5.Messagedisplay
ThrottleControl
LocatedontheLHsideofthecontrolconsole(red
lever).
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottleleverforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingthethrottlelevertotherearwilldecrease
enginespeed.Movingthethrottleforwardintothe
detentisfullthrottle.
ParkBrakeLever
Locatedontherightsideofthemachine.
Thebrakeleverengagesaparkingbrakeonthedrive
wheels.
Note:TheLCDindicatorappearsinthemessage
displayonthefrontconsolewhentheparkbrakeis
engaged(seeFigure5andFigure7).
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Operation
Pulltheleverupandrearwardtoengagethebrake.
Pushtheleverforwardanddowntodisengagethe
brake.
Whenparkingonasteepslope,thewheelsmustbe
chockedorblockedinadditiontothebrakebeing
engaged.Themachinemustbetieddownandbrake
engagedwhentransporting.
Parkbrakemustbedisengagedbeforemovingmotion
controloutofneutralorenginemustbeginshutdown.
IgnitionSwitch
LocatedontheRHsideofthecontrolconsole.
Theignitionswitchisusedtostartandstopthe
engine.Theswitchhasthreepositions“OFF”,“ON”
and“START”.Insertkeyintoswitchandrotate
clockwisetothe“ON”position.Rotateclockwiseto
thenextpositiontoengagethestarter(keymustbe
heldagainstspringpressureinthisposition).Allow
thekeytoreturntothe“ON”positionimmediately
aftertheenginestarts.
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Figure6
1.Off3.Start
2.On
Note:Tostarttheengine,placethemotioncontrol
leversinneutralanddisengagethePTOswitch(itis
notnecessaryfortheoperatortobeontheplatform).
HourMeter
Locatedinthecenterofthefrontcontrolconsolein
themessagedisplay(seeFigure7).
Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthat
theenginehasrun.
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Figure7
1.LCDIndicators
2.Lowvoltageindicatorlight
3.Hour/Voltagedisplay
Thehourmeterisrecordingwhenthedecimalpoint
isashinginHour/Voltagedisplay.
Hoursaredisplayedwhenthekeyisofforwhenthe
machineisrunning.
Note:Iftheignitionkeyisturnedtothe“ON”
positionforafewsecondsbeforecrankingtheengine,
thebatteryvoltagewilldisplayintheareawherethe
hoursarenormallydisplayed.
Note:TheLCDindicatorsappearwheneach
controlmeetsthe“safetostart”mode.
FuelShut-OffValve
LocatedontheLHsideofthemachine,towardsthe
rearoftheengine.
Thefuelshut-offvalveisusedtoshutoffthefuel
whenthemachinewillnotbeusedforafewdays,
duringtransporttoandfromthejobsite,andwhen
parkedinsideabuilding.
Alignvalvehandlewiththefuellinetoopen.Rotate
90°toclose.
DriveWheelReleaseValves
Locatedontherightrearcornerofthehydrostatic
pumps.
Drivewheelreleasevalvesareusedtoreleasethe
hydrostaticdrivesystemtoallowthemachinetobe
movedbyhandwithouttheenginerunning.
Witha5/8wrench,turnbothvalvesoneturn
counterclockwisetoreleasethedrivesystem.
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Operation
Turnclockwisetoresetthedrivesystem.Torqueto
110-130in-lb(12-15N-m).DoNotovertighten.
DoNottowmachine.
PTOEngagementSwitch
Locatedinthecenteroftheconsolecontrolbelow
thehourmeter(referenceFigure5).
Switchmustbepulledout(up)toengagetheblades.
Switchispushedintodisengagetheblades.
TheLCDindicatorwilldisappearwhenthePTO
switchisengaged(seeFigure7).
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbyExmark.
•Alwaysshutofftheengine,andremovethe
key.Waitforallmovementtostopandallow
themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,cleaning,
storing,orrepairingit.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
bones,andotherforeignobjects.Thesecanbe
thrownorinterferewiththeoperationofthe
machineandmaycausepersonalinjurytothe
operatororbystanders.
•Wearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
suchassafetyglasses,substantialslip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairandavoidlooseclothingandloosejewelry
whichmaygettangledinmovingparts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
•Checkthattheoperatorpresencecontrols,
safetyswitches,andshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.DoNotoperateunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.
•DoNotoperatethemowerwhenpeople,
especiallychildren,orpetsareinthearea.Stop
themachineandattachment(s)ifanyoneenters
thearea.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithouttheentire
grasscollectionsystem,dischargedeector,
orothersafetydevicesinplaceandinproper
workingcondition.Grasscatchercomponents
aresubjecttowear,damageanddeterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjects
tobethrown.Frequentlycheckforwornor
deterioratingcomponentsandreplacethemwith
themanufacturer’srecommendedpartswhen
necessary.
Pre-Start
Fillfueltankonlevelground.SeeFuel
RecommendationsintheSpecicationssectionfor
additionalgasolineinformation.
DoNotaddoiltogasoline.
DoNotoverllfueltank.Fillthefueltanktothe
bottomofthellerneck.Theemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsgasolinetoexpand.Overllingmayresult
infuelleakageordamagetotheengineoremission
system.
Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their
locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety
requirements.
RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe
necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.
FuelSafety
Useextremecarewhenhandlingfuel.
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DANGER
Incertainconditionsgasolineisextremely
ammableandvaporsareexplosive.
Areorexplosionfromgasolinecanburnyou,
others,andcausepropertydamage.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoorsonlevelground,in
anopenarea,whentheengineiscold.Wipe
upanygasolinethatspills.
•Neverrellthefueltankordrainthemachine
indoorsorinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•DoNotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Fill
thefueltanktothebottomofthellerneck.
Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsgasoline
toexpand.Overllingmayresultinfuel
leakageordamagetotheengineoremission
system.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,and
stayawayfromanopenameorwhere
gasolinefumesmaybeignitedbyspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.
•Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuel
whenengineisrunningorwhentheengine
ishot.
•Iffuelisspilled,DoNotattempttostartthe
engine.Moveawayfromtheareaofthespill
andavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntil
fuelvaporshavedissipated.
•DoNotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcause
propertydamage.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•DoNotllgasolinecontainersinsidea
vehicleoronatruckortrailerbedbecause
interiorcarpetsorplastictruckbedliners
mayinsulatethecontainerandslowtheloss
ofanystaticcharge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainer,ratherthanfroma
gasolinedispensernozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimes
untilfuelingiscomplete.DoNotuseanozzle
lockopendevice.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporshascausedcancer
inlaboratoryanimals.Failuretousecautionmay
causeseriousinjuryorillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgas
tank/containeropening.
•Keepawayfromeyesandskin.
•Neversiphonbymouth.
Tohelppreventres:
•Keepengineandengineareafreefrom
accumulationofgrass,leaves,excessivegrease
oroil,andotherdebriswhichcanaccumulatein
theseareas.
•Cleanupoilandfuelspillsandremovefuel
soakeddebris.
•Allowthemachinetocoolbeforestoringthe
machineinanyenclosure.DoNotstorenear
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ameoranyenclosedareawhereopenpilotlights
orheatappliancesarepresent.
DuringOperationSafety
GeneralSafety
Theoperatormustusetheirfullattentionwhen
operatingthemachine.DoNotengageinanyactivity
thatcausesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
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.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty.
•Thismowerwasdesignedforoneoperatoronly.
Donotcarrypassengersandkeepallothersaway
frommachineduringoperation.
•DoNotoperatethemachineundertheinuence
ofalcoholordrugs.
•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,
DoNotoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Useextracarewhileoperatingwithaccessories
orattachments,suchasgrasscollectionsystems.
Thesecanchangethestabilityofthemachine
andcausealossofcontrol.Followdirectionsfor
counterweightsifrequired.
•Keepawayfromholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,and
otherhiddenhazards.Usecarewhenapproaching
blindcorners,shrubs,trees,tallgrassorother
objectsthatmayhideobstaclesorobscurevision.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachineor
causetheoperatortolosetheirbalanceorfooting.
•Besurealldrivesareinneutralandparkingbrake
isengagedbeforestartingengine.
•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions
withfeetwellawayfromtheblades.
•Neveroperatethemowerwithdamagedguards,
shields,orcovers.Alwayshavesafetyshields,
guards,switchesandotherdevicesinplaceandin
properworkingcondition.
•Keepclearofthedischargeopeningatall
times.Nevermowwiththedischargedoor
raised,removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass
collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand
workingproperly.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.
Ifpossible,DoNotmakeadjustmentswiththe
enginerunning.
WARNING
Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan
becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact
withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic
amputationorseverelacerations.
•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout
guards,shields,andsafetydevicesinplace
andworkingproperly.
•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing
awayfromrotatingparts.
•Neverraisethedeckwithbladesrunning.
•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect
dischargeawayfromothers.Avoiddischarging
materialagainstawallorobstructionasthe
materialmayricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecaution
whencrossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen
transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato
bemowed.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhen
makingturns.Lookbehindandtothesidebefore
changingdirections.DoNotmowinreverse
unlessabsolutelynecessary.
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•DoNotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor
overspeedtheengine.
•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Stopengine,
waitforallmovingpartstostop,andremovethe
sparkplugwire(s).
–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe
mower.
–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal
vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingthemower).
–Beforeclearingblockages.
–Wheneveryouleavethemower.DoNotleave
arunningmachineunattended.
•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop:
–Beforerefueling.
–Beforedumpingthegrasscatcher.
–Beforemakingheightadjustments.
•Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnot
alerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenare
oftenattractedtothemachineandthemowing
activity.Neverassumethatchildrenwillremain
whereyoulastsawthem.
–Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaand
underthewatchfulcareofanotherresponsible
adult,nottheoperator.
–Bealertandturnthemachineoffifchildren
enterthearea.
–Beforeandwhilebackingorchanging
direction,lookbehind,down,andside-to-side
forsmallchildren.
–Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.
–DoNotcarrychildren,evenwiththeblades
shutoff.Childrencouldfalloffandbe
seriouslyinjuredorinterferewiththesafe
operationofthemachine.Childrenthathave
beengivenridesinthepastcouldsuddenly
appearintheworkingareaforanotherrideand
berunoverorbackedoverbythemachine.
SlopeSafety
•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtolossofcontrol
androlloveraccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.Operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,theoperatormust:
–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions
inthemanualandonthemachine
–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto
determineiftheslopeissafeformachine
operation.Usecommonsenseandgood
judgmentwhenperformingthisevaluation.
Changesintheterrain,suchasmoisture,can
quicklyaffecttheoperationofthemachine
onaslope.
•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.Avoid
operationonexcessivelysteeporwetslopes.Poor
footingcouldcauseaslipandfallaccident.
•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do
notoperatethemachineneardropoffs,ditches,
embankments,waterorotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelgoes
overtheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keepasafe
distancebetweenthemachineandanyhazard.
Useahandheldtooltooperateintheseareas.
•Avoidstarting,stoppingorturningthemachine
onslopes.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeed
ordirection;turnslowlyandgradually.
•Donotoperateamachineunderanyconditions
wheretraction,steeringorstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwetgrass,
acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine
tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothedrive
wheelsmayresultinslidingandalossofbraking
andsteering.Themachinecanslideevenifthe
drivewheelsarestopped.
•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,
ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.
•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepawayfrom
thedirectionoftravelofthemachine.
•Alwayskeepthemachineingearwhengoing
downslopes.Donotcoastdownhill.
OperatingInstructions
OpentheFuelShut-OffValve
Rotatethevalveandalignwiththefuellinetoopen.
StartingtheEngine
1.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral
lockposition.
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2.Pulltheparkingbrakeupandrearwardtoengage
theparkingbrake.
3.PushdownonthePTOswitchtothe“disengage”
position.
4.Placethethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.
5.Onacoldengine,pushthechokeleverforward
intothe“ON”position.
Onawarmengine,leavethechokeinthe“OFF”
position.
6.Turnignitionswitchtothe“START”position.
Releasetheswitchassoonastheenginestarts.
Important:DoNotcranktheengine
continuouslyformorethantensecondsata
time.Iftheenginedoesnotstart,allowa60
secondcool-downperiodbetweenstarting
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseguidelines
canburnoutthestartermotor.
7.Ifthechokeisinthe“ON”position,gradually
returnchoketothe“OFF”positionastheengine
warmsup.
PTOEngagement
DANGER
Therotatingbladesunderthemowerdeckare
dangerous.Bladecontactcancauseserious
injuryorkillyou.
DoNotputhandsorfeetunderthemoweror
mowerdeckwhenthebladesareengaged.
DANGER
Anuncovereddischargeopeningwillallow
objectstobethrowninanoperator’sor
bystander’sdirection.Also,contactwiththe
bladecouldoccur.Thrownobjectsorblade
contactcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
Neveroperatethemowerwiththedischarge
deectorraised,removed,oralteredunlessthere
isagrasscollectionsystemormulchkitinplace
andworkingproperly.
ThePTOswitchengagesthecuttingblades.Besure
allpersonsareclearofmowerdeckanddischarge
areabeforeengagingthePTO.
1.Setthrottleto“MIDWAY”position.
2.Releasetheparkingbrake.
3.Movethemotioncontrolleverstothecenter,
operateposition.
4.PullthePTOswitchoutwardtoengagetheblades.
5.Placethethrottleinthe“FAST”positiontobegin
mowing.
DisengagingthePTO
1.Setthethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”and
“FAST”positions.
2.PushdownonthePTOswitchtodisengagethe
blades.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Bringtheunittoafullstop.
2.Movethemotioncontrolleversouttotheneutral
lockposition.
3.Placethethrottlemidwaybetweenthe“SLOW”
and“FAST”positions.
4.PushdownonthePTOswitchtodisengagethe
blades.
5.Engagetheparkingbrake.
6.Allowtheenginetorunforaminimumof15
seconds,thenturntheignitionswitchtothe
“OFF”positiontostoptheengine.
7.Removethekeytopreventchildrenorother
unauthorizedpersonsfromstartingengine.
8.Closethefuelshut-offvalvewhenthemachine
willnotbeinuseforafewdays,when
transporting,orwhentheunitisparkedinside
abuilding.
DrivingtheMachine
CAUTION
Machinecanspinveryrapidlybypositioningone
levertoomuchaheadoftheother.Operatormay
losecontrolofthemachine,whichmaycause
damagetothemachineorinjury.
•Usecautionwhenmakingturns.
•Slowthemachinedownbeforemakingsharp
turns.
Important:Tobeginmovement(forwardor
backward),thebrakelevermustbedisengaged
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