Exmark TURF TRACER S Series User manual

TURFTRACER®
S-SERIES
ForSerialNos.
316,000,000&Higher
PartNo.4502-570Rev.A

WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thisproductcontainsachemical
orchemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orreproductiveharm.
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Theengineinthisproductisnot
equippedwithasparkarrestermufer.Itisa
violationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
(CPRC)Section4442touseoroperatethis
engineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,
orgrass-coveredlandasdenedinCPRC4126.
Otherstatesorfederalareasmayhavesimilar
laws.
Toacquireasparkarresterforyourunit,seeyour
EngineServiceDealer.
Thissparkignitionsystemcomplieswiththe
CanadianstandardICES-002.Cesystèmed’allumage
parètincelledevèhiculeestconformeàlanorme
NMB-002duCanada.
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suppliedforinformationregardingTheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)and
theCaliforniaEmissionControlRegulationof
emissionsystems,maintenanceandwarranty.
KeepthisengineOwner’sManualwithyourunit.
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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.
3

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals......................10
Specications........................................................17
Systems..........................................................17
Dimensions....................................................18
TorqueRequirements.....................................19
ProductOverview.................................................19
Operation..............................................................20
Controls.........................................................20
Pre-Start.........................................................22
OperatingInstructions...................................22
Transporting..................................................26
Maintenance..........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............27
PeriodicMaintenance........................................28
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................28
CheckBatteryCharge(ElectricStartUnits
Only)..........................................................28
CheckMowerBlades......................................29
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................30
CheckforLooseHardware.............................31
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................31
ChangeEngineOil.........................................31
CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................31
CheckTirePressures......................................31
CheckConditionOfBelts...............................32
LubricateGreaseFittings................................32
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................32
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid..........................................................32
ReplaceEmissionsAirIntakeFilter.................34
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................34
MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade
Anti-seize)..................................................34
Copper-BasedAnti-seize................................34
DielectricGrease............................................35
Adjustments......................................................35
DeckLeveling................................................35
PumpDriveBeltTension................................35
DeckBeltTension..........................................35
ParkBrakeAdjustment...................................35
HydroDriveLinkageAdjustment...................35
TrackingAdjustment......................................38
HydroPumpSpringTensionSetting...............38
Cleaning............................................................39
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................39
RemoveEngineShroudsandClean
CoolingFins...............................................39
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................39
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................39
WasteDisposal...............................................39
Troubleshooting....................................................41
Schematics............................................................43
4

Safety
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,
substantialfootwear,andhearingprotection.Do
Notoperatewhenbarefootorwhenwearingopen
sandals.Longhair,looseclothingorjewelrymay
gettangledinmovingparts.
CAUTION
Thismachineproducessoundlevelsinexcess
of85dBAattheoperator’searandcancause
hearinglossthroughextendedperiodsof
exposure.
Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis
machine.
5

Safety
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe
usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires,
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.
6

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.
•Neverraisedeckwithbladesrunning.
•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.
–Beforemakingheightadjustments.
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.
7

Safety
DANGER
Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan
causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Lossofcontrol
and/orlossofoperator'sfootingcouldresultina
fallwithanarmorleggettingunderthemachine
orenginedeckwhichmayresultinseriousinjury,
deathordrowning.
•Operateacrossslopes,neverupanddown.
•DoNotoperateonslopeswhengrassiswet.
•Useextremecautionwhenoperatingnear
drop-offsornearwater.
•DoNotoperateonslopesgreaterthan20
degrees.
•Reducespeedanduseextremecautionon
slopes.
•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeedchanges.
•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe
approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.
•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.
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.
8

Safety
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.
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.
9

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.
98-1977
1.Entanglementhazard,belt—stayawayfrommoving
parts.
103–2242
103–2243
10

Safety
105-7015
ForModelswith36InchDecks
1.Beltrouting
106-5517
1.Warning—donottouchthehotsurface.
112-8760
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
2.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayaway
frommovingparts.
112-9028
1.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.
114-3489
1.Thrownobjecthazard;cutting/dismemberment
hazard—donotoperatethemachinewiththedischarge
openinguncovered;alwaysoperatethemachinewith
thereardischargedeector,dischargecoverorgrass
collectorinstalled.
115-4212
1.Hydraulicoillevel3.Warning—donottouch
thehotsurface.
2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.
116-5988
1.Parkingbrake—engaged2.Parking
brake—disengaged
11

Safety
116-7918
1.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
2.Turnknobtoadjust
tracking.
116-8253
1.Rotatecounterclockwise
torelease.
3.Unlocktopushmachine.
2.Rotateclockwisetolock.4.Readtheinstructions
beforeservicingor
performingmaintenance.
116-8278
1.ReadtheOperator'sManual.
2.Removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbefore
servicingorperformingmaintenance.
3.Heightofcut
116-8283
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManualforinstructions
ontorquingthebladebolt/nutto55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m).
116-8727
ForModelswith48and52InchDecks
117–2718
12

Safety
126-0898
1.ReadtheOperator’smanual
2.3/8-16x33/4inchbolt.BoltmustbeGrade8.Boltand
springdiscwashermustbeinstalledasshown.
3.Nylocnut-torqueto50-55ft-lb(68-75N-m)
4.Roller
5.Bushing
6.Mountbracket
7.Springdiscwasher
126-1400
1.Warning-ReadtheOperator’smanual.UseonlyExmark
ridingattachments.Useofotherridingattachmentsmay
createahazardousconditionresultingininjury.
126-2056
1.Wheellugnuttorque95ft-lb(129N-m)(4x)
2.Wheelhubnuttorque125ft-lb(169N-m)
3.ReadandunderstandtheOperator’smanualbefore
performinganymaintenance,checktorqueafterrst
100hoursthenevery500hoursthereafter.
13

Safety
116-8381
ElectricStartUnitsOnly
1.Engine–off7.Thrownobjecthazard-Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown
bymower.DoNotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsarein
thearea;keepdeectorinplace.
2.Engine–on8.Warning-DisengagePTO,shiftspeedcontroltoneutral,
andengageparkingbrakebeforeleavingtheoperator’s
position.
3.Engine–start9.Cutting/dismembermenthazard-DoNotoperateonslopes
greaterthan20degrees.DoNotmowwetslopes–use
extremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes;mowacross
slopesnotupanddown.
4.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
10.Slow
5.Warning-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.
11.Fast
6.Neutral
14

Safety
116-8382
EFIUnitsOnly
1.Engine–off7.Thrownobjecthazard-Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown
bymower.DoNotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsarein
thearea;keepdeectorinplace.
2.Engine–on8.Warning-DisengagePTO,shiftspeedcontroltoneutral,
andengageparkingbrakebeforeleavingtheoperator’s
position.
3.Engine–start9.Cutting/dismembermenthazard-DoNotoperateonslopes
greaterthan20degrees.DoNotmowwetslopes–use
extremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes;mowacross
slopesnotupanddown.
4.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
10.Slow
5.Warning-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.
11.Fast
6.Neutral12.Enginemalfunction
15

Safety
126-1597
RecoilStartUnitsOnly
1.Engine–off6.Thrownobjecthazard-Pickupobjectsthatcouldbethrown
bymower.DoNotoperatewhenpeopleandpetsarein
thearea;keepdeectorinplace.
2.Engine–on7.Warning-DisengagePTO,shiftspeedcontroltoneutral,
andengageparkingbrakebeforeleavingtheoperator’s
position.
3.Warning-ReadtheOperator’sManual.DoNotoperatethis
machineunlessyouaretrained.Wearhearingprotection.
8.Cutting/dismembermenthazard-DoNotoperateonslopes
greaterthan20degrees.DoNotmowwetslopes–use
extremecautionwhenoperatingonslopes;mowacross
slopesnotupanddown.
4.Warning-Stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguards
inplace.Stopengineandremovekeybeforeadjusting,
servicing,orcleaning.
9.Slow
5.Neutral10.Fast
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Specications
Specications
Systems
Engine
•EngineSpecications:SeeyourEngineOwner’s
Manual
•EngineOilType:Exmark4–CyclePremium
EngineOil
•RPM:FullSpeed:3600(NoLoad)
Idle:1550RPM
FuelSystem
•Capacity:5.0gal.(18.9L)
•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(ElectricStart)
•ChargingSystem:FlywheelAlternator
•ChargingCapacity:15amps
•BatteryType:BCIGroupU1
•BatteryVoltage:12Volt
•Polarity:NegativeGround
•Fuses:Two20ampbladetype
SafetyInterlockSystem:
•Operatormusthavespeedcontrolleverinneutral,
andPTOdisengagedtostartengine.Releaseof
OPC(OperatorPresenceControl)leverswill
causetheenginetostopifspeedcontrolleveris
notinneutraland/orPTOisengaged.
•Parkbrakemustbedisengagedtomovespeed
controloutofneutralorenginewillkill.
OperatorControls
SteeringControl:Fingertipdrivecontrollevers
provideindependentspeedcontrol,brakingand
neutraltoeachdrivewheelformovingforwardor
reverse,stopping,andpowerturning.
Transmission
TwinHydrostaticDrive
•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:
–0-6.2mph(10.0km/hr)forward.
–0-2.2mph(3.5km/hr)reverse.
•Drivewheelsreleasevalvesallowmachinetobe
movedwhenengineisnotrunning.
WheelDriveSystem
DrivewheelsaredirectcoupledtoParkerwheeldrive
motorswith1inch(25.4mm)taperedshaft.
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Specications
Tires&Wheels
Drive
Pneumatic(Air-Filled)
DeckSize3648&52
Quantity22
TreadTurfMasterTurfMaster
Size16x6.50–816x7.50–8
PlyRating44
Pressure14psi
(97kPa)
14psi
(97kPa)
FrontCaster
Semi-Pneumatic
DeckSizeAll
Quantity2
TreadSmooth
Size9x3.50-4
PlyRating
Pressure
CuttingDeck
•CuttingWidth:
–36inchDeck:35.25inches(89.5cm)
–48inchDeck:47.25inches(120.0cm)
–52inchDeck:52.00inches(132.1cm)
•Discharge:Side
•BladeSize:
–36inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)—
Quantity:2
–48inchDeck:16.25inches(41.3cm)—
Quantity:3
–52inchDeck:18.00inches(45.7cm)—
Quantity:3
•DeckDrive:Manualengagementofbeltwith
over-centerlock.Bladebelttensionisadjustable
viaturnbuckle.
•DeckMounting:Fulloatingdeckisattachedto
out-frontsupportframe,removableforservice.
•DeckDepth:
–36inchDeck:5.0inches(12.7cm)
–48inchDeck:5.0inches(12.7cm)
–52inchDeck:5.0inches(12.7cm)
•CuttingHeightAdjustment:
Adjustsfrom11/2inches(3.8cm)to41/2
inches(11.4cm)in1/2inch(1.3cm)increments
•MulchingKit:Optional
•Bagger:Optional
Dimensions
OverallWidth:
36inch
Deck
48inch
Deck
52inch
Deck
Deector
Up
36.1inches
(91.7cm)
48.1inches
(122.2cm)
53.0inches
(134.6cm)
Deector
Down
47.5inches
(120.7cm)
59.5inches
(151.1cm)
64.3inches
(163.3cm)
OverallLength:
36inchDeck48inchDeck52inchDeck
77.7inches
(197.4cm)
73.7inches
(187.2cm)
75.9inches
(192.8cm)
OverallHeight:
36inchDeck48inchDeck52inchDeck
42inches
(106.7cm)
42inches
(106.7cm)
42inches
(106.7cm)
TreadWidth:(OutsidetoOutsideof
Tires,Widthwise)
36inchDeck48inchDeck52inchDeck
35.0inches
(88.9cm)
39.4inches
(100.1cm)
39.4inches
(100.1cm)
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ProductOverview
CurbWeight:
36inchDeck48inchDeck52inchDeck
573lb(260kg)586lb(266kg)670lb(304kg)
Note:Weightswillvaryslightlydependingonengine
andelectricstartoptions.
TorqueRequirements
BoltLocationTorque
CutterHousingSpindle
Nut
130-160ft-lb
(176-217N-m)
BladeMountingBolt
(lubricatewithanti-seize)
55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)
EngineDeck/Mower
DeckSupportMount
Bolts
30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
Anti-ScalpRollerNyloc
Nut(SeeFigure9)
50-55ft-lb(68-75N-m)
EngineMountingBolts17-23ft-lb(23-31N-m)
WheelLugNuts85-105ft-lb(115-142
N-m)
WheelHubNuts122-129ft-lb(165-175
N-m)
WheelMotorMounting
Bolts
30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
MuferGuardMounting
Bolts
30-35ft-lb(41-47N-m)
ProductOverview
Figure3
1.Controls3.ParkBrakeLever
2.FuelCap4.Height-of-CutPins
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Operation
Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
Controls
OperatorPresenceControl(OPC)
Levers
Locatedontheupperhandleassemblydirectlyabove
thehandlegrips.
Whentheseleversaredepressed,theOPCsystem
sensesthattheoperatorisinthenormaloperator's
position.Whentheleversarereleased,theOPC
systemsensesthattheoperatorhasmovedfromthe
normaloperatingpositionandwillkilltheengineif
eitherthespeedcontrolleverisnotintheneutral
positionorthePTOisengaged(seeFigure4).
Figure4
1.OPCLever3.NeutralLockLatch
2.Rotateneutrallocklatch
downwardforneutral
lockposition
4.DriveLeverinneutral
position
DriveLevers
Locatedoneachsideoftheupperhandleassembly
aheadofandbelowthehandlegrips.
Theseleversindividuallycontrolthespeedand
directionofeachdrivewheel.Whenthespeedcontrol
leverismovedoutoftheneutralpositionandthe
neutrallocklatchesaremovedintothedriveposition,
asshowninFigure4,andthedriveleversarereleased,
thedrivewheelsareengagedintheforwarddirection.
Squeezingthelefthandand/orrighthandlever
causesthelefthandand/orrighthanddrivewheel
respectivelytoslowdown,stop,orreverse,depending
onhowfareachdriveleveris“squeezed”.Squeezing
thedriveleversbeyondtheneutralpositioncauses
thedrivewheelstoengageinthereversedirection
regardlessofthepositionoftheneutrallocklatches
andthespeedcontrollever.
NeutralLockLatches
Locatedontheupperhandleassemblyontheends
ofthehandlegrips.
Theselatchesallowtheoperatortolockthedrive
leversina“neutral”positionwherethedrivewheels
arenotengagedineitheraforwardorreverse
direction.
ChokeControl(AllUnitsExcept
KohlerEFI)
Locatedonthecontrolconsolefrontrighthandside.
Chokeisusedtoaidinstartingacoldengine.The
chokecontrolispulledouttobeinthe“ON”position
andpushedintobeinthe“OFF”position.DoNot
runawarmenginewithchokeinthe“ON”position.
ThrottleControl
Locatedonthecontrolconsole’srightside.
Thethrottleisusedtocontrolenginespeed.Moving
thethrottlecontrolforwardwillincreaseenginespeed
andmovingittotherearwilldecreaseenginespeed.
Movingthethrottleforwardintothedetentisfull
position.
SpeedControlLever
Locatedinmiddleofcontrolconsole.
Thespeedcontrollevercontrolsthemaximum
forwardspeedandisinnitelyvariablefromneutral
0–6.2mph(10.0km/hr).
Parkbrakemustbedisengagedtomovespeedcontrol
outofneutralorenginewillkill.
ParkBrakeLever
Locatedontheleftsideoftheunit.
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