Maintenance
Check for Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware
or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware
or correct the problem before operating.
Service Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service
the foam element. (May
need more often under
severe conditions. See
the Engine Owner's
manual for additional
information.)
Every 100 hours—Service
the paper element. (May
need more often under
severe conditions. See the
Engine Owner's manual
for additional information.)
Every 200 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes
first)—Replace the paper
element.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key or spark plug wire(s). Engage parking
brake.
2.
See the Engine Owner's Manual for maintenance
instructions.
Change Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 100 hours (May
need more often under
severe conditions.)
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
3.
Lift and lock the thigh pad.
4.
Remove and retain the rear guard.
5.
Remove and retain the knob, washer, and air
deflector located under the machine.
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1.
Air deflector
2.
Knob and washer
6.
The oil drain valve is located on the left side of
the engine.
Place the pan under the machine to catch the oil.
Loosen the oil drain valve and allow the oil to
drain. Tighten the oil drain valve.
7.
Replace the oil filter per the Engine Owner's
Manual. Clean around the oil filter and carefully
remove the filter by unscrewing it. Make sure no
oil drains onto the belt drive or clutch through
the holes in the engine deck. Before the new
filter is installed, apply a thin coating of Exmark
4–Cycle Premium Engine Oil on the surface of
the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber
seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter
an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
8.
Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to
specified capacity and replace cap.
9.
Use oil recommended in the
Check Engine Oil
Level
section.
Do Not
overfill. Start the engine
and check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil
level.
10.
Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck
mounting surfaces.
11.
Reinstall the air deflector and rear guard.
12.
Lower the thigh pad.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1.
Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Lift and lock the thigh pad.
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