Exmark VANTAGE VT541KA363 User manual

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ModelNo.VT541KA363—SerialNo.312000000andUp
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PartNo.4500-977Rev.A

OrderingReplacementParts
Toorderreplacementparts,pleasesupplythepartnumber,
thequantity,andthedescriptionofeachpartdesired.
UnderstandingReferenceNumbers
Eachidentiedpartinanillustrationhasareference
number.Thereferencenumberforapartalsoappearsin
thepartslist,alongwithotherinformationaboutthepart.
Thiscatalogusestwospecialreferencenumberformats,
onetoindicatepartsinaserviceassemblyandanotherto
indicatethequantityofagivenpartinanillustration.
ServiceAssemblyReferenceNumbers
Partsinserviceassemblieshavereferencenumbersinthe
forma:b.Thearepresentsthereferencenumberofthe
entireserviceassemblyandthebrepresentsasequential
numberuniquetoeachpartwithintheserviceassembly.
Forexample,awheelassemblymightbeidentiedby
referencenumber6,thetireby6:1,thevalveby6:2,and
thewheelby6:3.Whenyouordertheassemblyidentied
byreferencenumber6,youreceiveallpartsidentiedby
referencenumbers6:1,6:2,and6:3.However,youmay
alsoorderanypartindividually.Referencenumbersofthis
typeappearinillustrationandinpartslists.
ReferenceNumbersIndicatingQuantity
Inanillustration,ifareferencenumberindicatesmorethan
onepart,thereferencenumberhastheformnXy.Then
representsthequantityofthepart,theXisthemultiplication
symbol,andtheyrepresentsthereferencenumber.
Forexample,inanillustration,thereferencenumber2X37
meansthattwoofthepartsidentiedbyreferencenumber
37areindicated.
ListofAbbreviations
AR:asrequired
ASM:assembly
BBC:bladebrakecontrol
BHTF:buttonheadthreadforming
CARR:carriage
CCW:counterclockwise
CW:clockwise
DEG:degrees
DPA:DualPointAdjustment
ECM:electroniccontrolmodule
EXT:external
FH:athead
GA:gauge
HD:heavy-duty
HF:hexange
HH:hexhead
HHF:hexheadange
HHFTF:hexheadangethread
forming
HJ:hexjam
HLH:hexlaghead
HOC:height-of-cut
HSBH:hexsocketbuttonhead
HSFH:hexsocketathead
HSH:hexsockethead
HWH:hexwasherhead
HWHTF:hexwasherheadthread
forming
HYD:hydraulic
LH:lefthand
LP:LiquidPropane
NI:nyloninsert
NPTF:nationalpipethreadne
PFH:phillipsathead
PPH:phillipspanhead
PPHTF:phillipspanheadthread
forming
PRH:phillipsroundhead
PTH:phillipstrusshead
PTO:power-take-off
RH:righthand
ROPS:roll-overprotectionsystem
RRB:rearrollerbrush
SFH:slottedllisterhead
SHH:slottedhexhead
SHWH:slottedhexwasherhead
SPH:slottedpanhead
SQH:squarehead
SRH:slottedroundhead
STD:standard
TAP:selftapping
TTH:torxtrusshead
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Contents
CompleteDeckAssembly....................................................................................4
DeckAssembly.............................................................................................5
DeckW/DecalsAssemblyNo.116-3662.......................................................................6
IdlerArmAssemblyNo.116-3680.............................................................................7
MainFrameAssembly.......................................................................................8
ControlTowerWithDecalsAssemblyNo.116-6323.............................................................9
WheelandBearingAssemblyNo.112-3810...................................................................10
ParkBrakeAssembly......................................................................................11
BrakeLinkageAssemblyNo.116-4166.......................................................................12
DeckLiftAssembly.........................................................................................13
HeightofCutLinkAssemblyNo.116-3975....................................................................15
PlatformAssembly.........................................................................................16
CushionAssemblyNo.116-1803............................................................................17
PlatformAssemblyNo.116-3523............................................................................18
GroundDriveAssembly....................................................................................19
PumpIdlerAssemblyNo.117-7685..........................................................................21
ControlAssembly..........................................................................................22
VerticalAdjustLinkAssemblyNo.116-4210...................................................................23
LHTrackingControlLinkageAssemblyNo.116-4213...........................................................24
RHTrackingControlLinkageAssemblyNo.116-4214..........................................................25
EngineAssembly..........................................................................................26
FuelT ankMountingAssembly...............................................................................27
FuelT ankAssemblyNo.116-4577...........................................................................28
ElectricalAssembly........................................................................................29
3

CompleteDeckAssembly
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1116-43011ASM,DeckComplete363
4500-977A4U2

DeckAssembly
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1116-36621DeckASM-36
2116-4244-011Bafe-Dogleg
33230-162Bolt-Carriage5/16-18X7/8
43230-182Bolt-Carriage5/16-18X5/8
5104-83004Nut-Nyloc5/16-18Flg
6116-36801IdlerArmASM-
7116-01331Extension-Spring
8116-33442ASM-CutterHsgWith
Bearings
8:2116-07202Bearing-Ball
8:3116-33121Spacer-Bearing
9116-33422ASM-SpindleAndSeal■
10103-63822Blade,Solid18.0(.94Hole)
10103-63872Blade,LowLift18.0(.94
Hole)
10103-63922Blade,Mulch18.0(.94Hole)
●
10103-63972*obs*Blade,Extreme18.0
(.94Hole)
10103-64022Blade-Notched
11103-30372Bushing,Splined
12109-92202Screw-Sems1/2-20X2.19
13116-12862Guard,BearingT op.989
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
14109-665821Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Flg
15116-06752Sheave,BladeDrive6.50■
16104-07532Nut-Hex3/4-16FlgSpecial
173231-51Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X13/4
1843-09401Spacer
1993-16221Pulley-Idler
20109-28721Spacer-Pulley
21116-35921Pulley-Idler
223231-311Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X21/2
23103-29161Guard-Top
24116-3675-011Push-Tower,LH36
25116-46741PushTower-RH36,W/Decal
25:21-3035081Decal-Warning,Discharge
26116-37031Belt-V
27116-15021Bolt-CarriageShoulder
3/8-16X31/2
28116-42301Chute-DischargeASM
28:1109-27381Chute,Discharge
28:2116-4229-011Bracket-Chute,Discharge
28:33231-223Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X1
28:4109-66583Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Flg
293231-286Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X11/4
●Requiresinstallationofmulchkitforpropermulching.SeeyourExmarkdealerfordetails.
■ApplyMobilHTSgrease(P/N103-52171.5ozpacket)(orafood-gradeanti-seize).Seeoperator smanualforlocations.
U2B354500-977A

DeckW/DecalsAssemblyNo.116-3662
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
21-4030052Decal-Danger
3109-31481Decal,BoltTorque
4116-42981Decal-BeltRouting36
5116-46951Decal-Ultracut36Series3
4500-977A6U2B4

IdlerArmAssemblyNo.116-3680
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
2106-71592O-Ring
332120-102Ring-Retaining
4103-35042Bearing-Spherical
5103-35061Seal-SingleLip
6103-35051Seal-DoubleLip
U2B574500-977A

MainFrameAssembly
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1116-4650-011FrameASM
21-8110102Plug
3116-63231ControlTowerASM
4108-37424Screw-HHFlg3/8-16X2
598-88954Spacer
6104-83014Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Flg
71-5435094Cone-BearingTapered
Roller
81-5435112Seal-Grease
9103-8618-012Fork-Caster
101-6335086Washer-SpringDisc
113296-512Nut-Nyloc3/4-10
12103-48822Cap-Grease
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
13112-38102Wheel/TireAndBearing
ASM
14119-02301MuferGuardASM
14:2106-55171Decal-Warning,HotSurface
15119-7303-012Bracket-Mounting,Guard
163231-314Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X21/2
1732128-214Nut-3/8-16FlangedSide
Lock
182412-871Clamp-Cable
19321-41Screw-HH1/4-20X3/4
20104-72011Nut-Nyloc1/4-20Flg
22116-42681Decal-VantageLogo
2632180-0402Clip-Harness
4500-977A8A2

ControlTowerWithDecalsAssemblyNo.116-6323
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
2116-46481Decal-ControlPanel
3116-18871Decal-MotionControl
4116-46471Decal-Warning
5116-42691Decal-LHPanel
6116-19091Decal-RHPanel
7116-42711Decal-ServiceAid
8116-42701Decal-HeightOfCut
9116-32671Decal-Fuse
A2A194500-977A

WheelandBearingAssemblyNo.112-3810
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
11WheelAndBearingASM●
1:11-6335852Bearing-Cone,T aper
1:2103-00632Seal-Caster
1:3103-30512Spacer-Nut■
1:4103-31571Axle-Caster
1:5110-99651WheelAndTireASM
2103-27682Guard-Seal
33296-451Nut-Lock,NI
4325-201Screw-HH
●Notservicedseparately
■UsePro-Lock,NutType(P/N1-840022,.5mltube)onspacernut
4500-977A10A2A2

ParkBrakeAssembly
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
13231-101Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X3
2116-49281Bushing-Handle
3116-46801Handle-W/GripASM
3:21-6332681Grip-Lever
4109-66584Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Flg
5116-49293Bushing-Flanged
6116-48061Arm-BrakeBellcrank
798-59751Washer-SpringDisc3/8
8323-84Screw-HH3/8-16X11/2
9116-48051Link-BrakeHandle
10116-4681-011Bracket-BrakeMount,LH
11116-4682-011Bracket-BrakeMount,RH
12322-48Screw-HH5/16-18X7/8
13104-83008Nut-Nyloc5/16-18Flg
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
14116-4600-031BrakeBarASM
156146721Screw-Shoulder3/8-16X
1.295
165-06521Spacer
17104-83012Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Flg
18116-41661ASM-BrakeLinkage
19103-23991Pin-ClevisSpring3/8
2092-57911Spacer
21117-96841Spacer
223256-241Washer-3/8Sae
23323-201Screw-HH3/8-16X3-1/4
24117-96831Spacer
25108-40521Spring-Torsion
261-3730341Washer
B2114500-977A

BrakeLinkageAssemblyNo.116-4166
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1116-48181Rod-BrakeLinkage
2103-11671Joint-BallEnd,.38X.38FeLH
31-6331311Yoke-Linkage,Brake
43220-31Nut-Jam3/8-24
53220-161Nut-Jam3/8-24LH
4500-977A12B2A3

DeckLiftAssembly
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1116-4638-012Support-Bearing
2109-94102Bearing-ShaftFront,Cross
3116-3725-011RearCrossshaftASM
4116-3733-012Cover-BearingSupport
5325-202Screw-HH1/2-13X6
699-51073Nut-Lock1/2-13
7100-16682Screw-Flange
9116-4663-011DeckliftArmASM-LH
10116-4664-011DeckliftArmASM-RH
11302-53Zerk1/4-28StrThrd
Forming
12237-772ORing
1369-89102Washer
1432120-22Ring-Retaining
15109-90664Yoke-Adjust,Deck
163218-28Nut-Jam5/16-18
173274-184Screw-Sh5/16-18X11/4
18116-24282Bushing,Flanged
193256-42Washer-3/8Std
20109-90652Screw-HH7/16-14X2
2132128-374Nut-Whizlock7/16-14
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
22116-07562DeckLiftChainASM
22:11-6334471Chain-Lift,Deck
22:2109-90651Screw-HH7/16-14X2
22:332128-371Nut-Whizlock7/16-14
23109-98403Screw-HexFlange3/8-16X
.80
24104-83014Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Flg
25116-29093Bearing-Flange
26116-3972-031Link-Decklift,LH
27116-4661-031Link-Decklift,RH
283256-293Washer-7/8Sae
2932151-1033E-Ring
30116-47151Wld,HOCHandle
31116-40211Bearing-HOCPivot
32323-421Screw-HH3/8-16X33/4
34114-1878-031Lever-HOC
351-6332681Grip-Lever
3666-05611Screw-Shoulder
373256-261Washer-1/2Sae
3865-99401Spring
391110442Bushing
C2134500-977A

DeckLiftAssembly(continued)
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
40116-39711Bracket-HOC
41323-71Screw-HH3/8-16X11/4
423231-221Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X1
433296-592Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Thin
44116-39751HOCLinkASM
45327-221Screw-HH
463296-532Nut-Nyloc5/8-11
47327-291Screw-HH
48116-08861ExtensionSpringASM
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
4998-59751Washer-SpringDisc3/8
50323-581Bolt-HH3/8-16X6T ap
51116-31241Skid-Handle,Lift
5232144-112Screw-HWH5/16-18X3/4
Tf
53116-47021Bushing-Flanged
54325-81Screw-HH1/2-13X11/4
553256-51Washer-7/16Std
4500-977A14C2

HeightofCutLinkAssemblyNo.116-3975
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
11-6330291Balljoint
2117-52911Balljoint-Spherical
33220-61Nut-Jam
4117-52931Nut-Jam
5116-54881Link-HeightOfCut
C2A4154500-977A

PlatformAssembly
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1116-18031CushionASM
2116-35231PlatformASM
3119-73121Plate-Striker
43229-111Bolt-Carriage1/4-20X5/8
5104-72011Nut-Nyloc1/4-20Flg
4500-977A16D2

CushionAssemblyNo.116-1803
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1114-04634Washer-Friction,Composite
2114-1915-032Link-Pad
3116-2061-031Hinge-Pad
4116-34061Shield-Rear
5116-17901Pad,GreyCushion
6116-06484Screw-HH5/16-18X1W/Patch
73231-22Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X1
83256-234Washer-5/16Sae
93256-44Washer-3/8Std
103296-594Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Thin
111110444Bushing
12116-28862Slide-Bushing
133290-3552Pin-Hair
143231-272Bolt-Carriage3/8-16X7/8
15116-2757-031Hinge-Pad
D2A5174500-977A

PlatformAssemblyNo.116-3523
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1117-7660-031PlatformASM
2114-19252Bumper-Rubber
3114-19262Bumper-Rubber
4104-83004Nut-Nyloc5/16-18Flg
5119-86501Pin-Latch●
6114-53481Spring
71-6031751Knob-Ball
81-6535461Decal,ExmarkLogo
9114-53491Mat-Foot
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
10114-1920-031Clamp-Shield
1132144-112Screw-HWH5/16-18X3/4
Tf
121110442Bushing
133256-42Washer-3/8Std
1483-10402Washer
15323-72Screw-HH3/8-16X11/4
16104-83012Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Flg
●UsePro-Lock,NutType(P/N1-840022,.5mltube)onthreads.
4500-977A18D2A6

GroundDriveAssembly
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
1104-11712HYDMotorASM
23257-82Key-Woodruff
385-73102Nut-Motor,Wheel
4325-108Screw-HH1/2-13X21/2
532128-238Nut-Hex1/2-13SideLock
6105-08002WheelHubASM
6:210-68304Stud-Type,Drive
7116-45872Wheel/TireASM
7:1116-46051Rim-8Inch
7:2116-46061Tire
7:3232-271Stem-Valve
8242-508Nut-Lug1/2-20
9116-4744-011EngineBase
10323-184Screw-HH
11104-83016Nut-Nyloc3/8-16Flg
12116-25721Pump-Hydraulic
13116-46351Pump-Hydraulic
143232-34Bolt-Carriage7/16-14X1
1/2
16114-84174Nut-HF,NI
171-8072722Key-5MmX5MmX25Mm
18105-56482Pulley-Pump■
193241-54Screw-Set◆
201PumpIdlerASM●
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
21114-58661Anchor-Spring,Short
22119-01741Belt-V
23108-40561Spring-Extension
24116-20661ASM,ReservoirW/Decals▲
24:11Reservoir-HYD●
24:1:1103-19481Cap-Reservoir,HYD
24:1:2103-19491Gasket-Cap
24:2116-04041Decal-HydraulicTank
25116-4319-011Plate-FilterMount
26117-83044Screw-HexFlange1/4-20X
3/4
27104-72011Nut-Nyloc1/4-20Flg
28103-28881Head-Filter
29109-41801Filter,25Micron
Bi-Directional
30116-43432Rod-ReservoirStand
311-6039914Adapter-Straight
31:1237-801O-Ring
31:21-6039921O-Ring-37Flare#8
321-6039904Adapter-Straight
32:11-6039201O-Ring-Sae#8
32:21-6039921O-Ring-37Flare#8
33100-48872Fitting-Barbed,90DEG
33:1237-421O-Ring
●Notservicedseparately■Applyanti-seizecompoundinbore.
▲UseExmarkPremiumHydroOilP/N109-9828(32oz)
◆UsePro-Lock,NutType(P/N1-840022,.5mltube)onthreads.
E2194500-977A

GroundDriveAssembly(continued)
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
34103-21552Adapter-90°
34:11-6039211O-Ring-Sae#6
34:2103-10201O-Ring-37Flare#6
35103-21564Adapter-Straight
35:11-6039211O-Ring-Sae#6
35:2103-10201O-Ring-37Flare#6
36116-55261Hose-Hardline
37116-55251Hose-Hardline
38116-55231Hose-Hardline
39116-55241Hose-Hardline
40116-58042Clamp,Stauff212,7/12,7
W/Retainers
Ref.PartNumberQty.Description
41116-51451Hose-ASMCharge
42116-42521HoseASM-HYDLP
3/8X14.4
43116-54601HoseASM-HYD3/8
44105-62451Screw-Tapping
451-6333961Clip-Loom5/8
4698-59754Washer-SpringDisc3/8
47321-33Screw-HH1/4-20X5/8
481-8050042Washer-Lock1/4Heavy
50116-41812Decal-WheelHub
●Notservicedseparately■Applyanti-seizecompoundinbore.
▲UseExmarkPremiumHydroOilP/N109-9828(32oz)
◆UsePro-Lock,NutType(P/N1-840022,.5mltube)onthreads.
4500-977A20E2