Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ....................... 9
Specifications ........................................................17
Model Numbers .............................................17
Systems ..........................................................17
Dimensions....................................................18
Torque Requirements .....................................19
Product Overview .................................................19
Operation ..............................................................20
Controls .........................................................20
Operating Instructions ...................................22
Think Safety First ...........................................22
Recommended Gasoline.................................22
Checking the Engine Oil Level........................24
Starting the Engine .........................................24
Operating the Parking Brake
(SmartPark
™
) .............................................25
Operating the Blades ......................................25
Stopping the Engine .......................................25
The Safety Interlock System............................26
Driving Forward or Backward.........................27
Stopping the Machine.....................................27
Mowing in Reverse .........................................28
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut ...........................28
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers......................29
Positioning the Seat ........................................29
Changing the Seat Ride Suspension .................29
Positioning the Steering Wheel........................30
Pushing the Machine by Hand.........................30
Side Discharge................................................31
Transporting the Machine...............................31
Loading the Machine ......................................32
Operating Tips ..............................................33
Maintenance ..........................................................35
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ............36
Premaintenance Procedures ...............................37
Raising the Seat ..............................................37
Raising the Front of the Machine.....................37
Periodic Maintenance ........................................37
Lubrication.....................................................37
Engine Maintenance.......................................38
Servicing the Engine Oil .................................40
Servicing the Spark Plug-Exmark 708cc
Engine .......................................................45
Servicing the Spark Plug-Kohler
Engine .......................................................46
Cleaning the Blower Housing..........................48
Fuel System Maintenance ...............................48
Servicing the Emissions Filter .........................48
Electrical System Maintenance........................49
Charging the Battery.......................................49
Drive System Maintenance .............................52
Checking the Tire Pressure .............................52
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level–50 Inch
Only...........................................................52
Changing the Hydraulic System Filter and
Oil––50 Inch Only .....................................53
Mower Maintenance .......................................55
Servicing the Cutting Blades ...........................55
Leveling the Mower Deck ...............................57
Mower Belt Maintenance ................................60
Replacing the Discharge Deflector ..................62
Cleaning ............................................................63
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck .................63
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area ...........................................................63
Clean Debris From Machine ...........................64
Storage ..................................................................65
Cleaning and Storage ......................................65
Troubleshooting ....................................................66
Schematics ............................................................68
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Summary of Contents for QSS708GEM42200
Page 1: ...QUEST FRONT STEER For Serial Nos 315 000 000 Higher Part No 4502 392 Rev B ...
Page 68: ...Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram 68 ...
Page 69: ...Schematics Electrical Logic Schematic 69 ...
Page 71: ...Notes 71 ...
Page 72: ...Notes 72 ...
Page 73: ...Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By 73 ...
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