Exmark VANTAGE Operators, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...VANTAGE 48 52 INCH MODELS For Serial Nos 920 000 Higher Part No 4500 759 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...du Canada The enclosed Engine Owner s Manual is supplied for information regarding The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems maintenance and warranty Keep this engine Owner s Manual with your unit Should this engine Owner s Manual become damaged or illegible replace immediately Replacements may be ordered through the engine manuf...

Page 3: ...lable online at http www exmark com manuals htm All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them promptly for you from the factory All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before l...

Page 4: ...ange Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid 33 Wheel Hub Nut Torque Specification 35 Check Spark Arrester if equipped 35 Thread Locking Adhesives 36 Mobil HTS Grease Or Food Grade Anti seize 36 Copper Based Anti seize 36 Dielectric Grease 36 Adjustments 36 Deck Leveling 36 Adjusting the Cutting Deck Rake 37 Adjusting the Rear of the Deck 38 Pump Drive Belt Tension 38 Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension 38 Ch...

Page 5: ...d the Operator s Manual and other training material If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Never let children or untrained people oper...

Page 6: ...ve dissipated Do Not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper working condition DANGER In certain conditions during fueling static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite gasoline vapors A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and cause property damage Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling Do ...

Page 7: ... checking cleaning or working on the mower After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration occurs inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower Before clearing blockages Whenever you leave the mower Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and engage parking brake Before refueling Before dumping the grass catcher Before making height adjustments...

Page 8: ...e stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass leaves excessive grease or oil and other debris which can accumulate in these areas These materials can become combustible and may result in a fire Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame or an...

Page 9: ...k parts could cause serious injury or death Making unauthorized changes to the engine fuel or venting system may violate EPA and CARB regulations Replace all parts including but not limited to tires belts blades and fuel system components with original Exmark parts WARNING Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be ...

Page 10: ... safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg Co Inc Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air bubbles Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels They are critical to the safe operation of your Exmark ...

Page 11: ...Safety 116 0404 116 2040 116 3267 116 3283 116 3290 116 1887 1 Fast 3 Neutral 2 Slow 4 Reverse 11 ...

Page 12: ...Safety 116 4181 116 4647 116 5040 1 Forward position faster 2 Backward position slower 116 4648 All Units Except EFI 1 PTO on 4 Slow 2 PTO off 5 Choke on 3 Fast 6 Choke off 12 ...

Page 13: ...Safety 116 5026 EFI Only 1 PTO on 3 Fast 2 PTO off 4 Slow 13 ...

Page 14: ...play on the front control panel Note Because the PTO must be disengaged to start the engine the LCD indicator will not illuminate at this time PTO must be disengaged and motion control levers in neutral to start engine It is not necessary for the operator to be on the platform to start the engine Mower blades will stop if the right side motion control lever is moved or released into the PTO diseng...

Page 15: ... Full floating deck is attached to support frame removable for service Deck design allows for bagging mulching or side discharge Deck Depth 48 inch Deck 5 5 inches 14 0 cm 52 inch Deck 5 5 inches 14 0 cm Cutting Height Adjustment Adjusts from 1 inch 2 5 cm to 5 inches 12 7 cm in 1 4 inch 6 4 mm increments Mulching Kit Optional Bagger Optional Dimensions Overall Width 48 inch Deck 52 inch Deck Defl...

Page 16: ... Deck Support Mount Bolts 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m Engine Mounting Bolts Kawasaki Kohler 17 23 ft lb 23 31 N m 27 33 ft lb 37 45 N m Wheel Lug Nuts 90 95 ft lb 122 129 N m Wheel Hub Nuts 175 225 ft lb 237 305 N m Wheel Motor Mounting Bolts 67 83 ft lb 91 113 N m Product Overview Figure 3 1 Platform 4 Motion control levers 2 Fuel Cap 5 Engine Controls 3 Height of Cut Adjustment 6 Park Brake Lever 16 ...

Page 17: ...ight of the PTO engagement switch The choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine Moving the choke lever forward will put the choke in the ON position and moving the choke lever to the rear to the detent will put the choke in the OFF position Do Not run a warm engine with choke in the ON position Figure 5 1 Throttle 8 Fuel gauge 2 RH Motion control lever 9 PTO engagement switch 3 LH Motion cont...

Page 18: ...ngine place the LH motion control lever in neutral the RH motion control in PTO disengage position and the PTO switch disengaged It is not necessary for the operator to be on the platform Hour Meter Located on the LH side of the front control console in the message display see Figure 5 and Figure 7 The hour meter records the number of hours that the engine has run Figure 7 1 LCD Indicators 2 Low v...

Page 19: ... been set Pull the handle rearward and to the right to latch the cutting deck into the raised transport position Figure 6 Electronic Control Unit Malfunction Indicator Kohler EFI Units Only The electronic control unit ECU continuously monitors operation of the EFI system If a problem or fault within the system is detected the malfunction indicator light MIL is illuminated The MIL is the light loca...

Page 20: ...d discharge area before engaging the PTO 1 Set throttle to MIDWAY position 2 Release the parking brake 3 Move the right side motion control lever to the center operate position 4 Continue holding the right side motion control lever in the center operate position and pull up on the blade control switch PTO and release The clutch should engage and the mower blades begin rotating 5 Place the throttle...

Page 21: ...er the drive system is in the neutral operate position Figure 8 1 LH Motion control lever 6 Neutral 2 RH Motion control lever 7 Forward 3 RH Motion control lever in PTO disengage position 8 Front reference Speed control bar 4 Reverse 9 Front of unit 5 Rear reference bar Driving Forward 1 Make sure the motion control levers are in the neutral position 2 Release the parking brake 3 To move forward i...

Page 22: ...h sides of the control tower by pulling outward see Figure 11 Figure 11 1 Front of the machine 4 Forward position faster 2 Control tower 5 Backward position slower 3 Unlock 6 Lock 4 Move the bar forward to obtain the fastest speed Move the bar backward to obtain the slowest speed 5 On both sides rotate and push the handles inward to lock the handles against the control tower Important Make sure th...

Page 23: ...areas where the machine is too long Areas with low over hanging branches or obstacles Loading the machine for transport Unloading the machine after transport Driving up or backing down slopes or ramps Turning in tight areas where platform may contact obstacles To raise the platform pull the bottom upward and push it tight against the cushion The latch pin knob will snap inward to lock the platform...

Page 24: ...plate for cut heights reference Figure 15 5 Pull the deck lift handle rearward and to the left and slowly allow the deck to lower to the cutting height Figure 15 1 Height adjustment pin 3 Deck lift handle 2 Height of cut holes Transporting Transporting a Unit Use a heavy duty trailer or truck to transport the machine Lock brake and block wheels Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck w...

Page 25: ... of individual ramps for each side of the unit With the platform up a full width ramp provides a surface to walk on behind the unit If it is not possible to use one full width ramp use enough individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the ground and the ramp and the trailer or truck do not exceed 20 degrees A steeper...

Page 26: ...il After the first 100 hours Check the wheel hub torque specification Check the wheel lug nuts After the first 250 hours Change the hydraulic filter and fluid Before each use or daily Check the engine oil level Check the mower blades Check the safety interlock system Check for loose hardware Clean the engine and exhaust system area Clean the grass and debris build up from the machine and cutting d...

Page 27: ... and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging them will result in reduced performance and service life To preserve optimum battery performance and life recharge batteries in storage when the open circuit ...

Page 28: ...e properly sized jumper cables 4 to 6 AWG with short lengths to reduce voltage drop between systems Make sure the cables are color coded or labeled for the correct polarity CAUTION Connecting the jumper cables incorrectly wrong polarity can immediately damage the EFI system Be certain of battery terminal polarity and jumper cable polarity when hooking up batteries Note The following instructions a...

Page 29: ...s on each side of the cushion 3 Push the plastic slides to the inside 4 Remove the cushion and lower it to the platform 5 Perform any maintenance or adjustment on the machine 6 Raise the cushion and slide it onto the pins on both sides of the machine Figure 17 7 Push the plastic slides into the cushion bracket and secure them with a hairpin Figure 17 1 Plastic slide 2 Cushion bracket with key hole...

Page 30: ...e bushings and blade bolts as shown Check Safety Interlock System Service Interval Before each use or daily CAUTION If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury Do not tamper with the interlock switches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine Understa...

Page 31: ...y May need more often under severe conditions See the Engine manual for additional information Every 500 hours Replace the secondary air cleaner element May need more often under severe conditions See the Engine manual for additional information 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 See the Engine Owner s Manual for maintenance instructions Change En...

Page 32: ...dition Of Belts Service Interval Every 50 hours 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Look on the top side of the cutting deck to check the mower blade drive belt condition 3 Look under the engine deck to check the pump drive belt condition 4 Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely Lubricate Grease Fittings Note See chart for service interv...

Page 33: ...cond bearing and new seal into the wheel 12 Apply a thread locking adhesive to the 2nd spacer nut and thread onto the axle with the wrench flats facing outward 13 Torque the nut to 75 80 in lb 8 9 N m loosen then re torque to 20 25 in lb 2 3 N m Make sure axle does not extend beyond either nut 14 Reinstall the seal guards over the wheel hub and insert wheel into caster fork Reinstall caster bolt a...

Page 34: ...adapter Then tighten the filter an additional 2 3 to 3 4 turn 6 Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands or equivalent support just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely CAUTION Raising the mower for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction all...

Page 35: ...ither drive wheel still does not rotate stop and repeat steps 4 and 5 above for the respective pump If wheels rotate slowly the system may prime after additional running Check oil level as stated in Check the Hydraulic Oil Level section 7 Allow unit to run several minutes after the charge pumps are primed with drive system in the full speed position Check oil level as stated in Check the Hydraulic...

Page 36: ... adjustments to the unit CAUTION Raising the mower for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall which could cause injury Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support Deck Leveling ...

Page 37: ... inflation refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance section 4 Check and adjust the side to side blade level if you have not checked the setting refer to Deck Leveling 5 Carefully rotate the blades front to rear Figure 24 Measure from the tip of the front blade to the level surface and the tip of the rear blade to the level surface on all blades The blades should be 1 4 inch ...

Page 38: ...easure 3 inches 7 6 cm 6 If it does not measure correctly locate the height of cut rod on the right side of the machine see Figure 27 Figure 27 1 Adjustment screw 7 Turn the adjustment screw until the blade tips match 3 inches 7 6 cm Pump Drive Belt Tension Self tensioning No adjustment necessary Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension Self tensioning No adjustment necessary Check the Park Brake 1 Park the ...

Page 39: ...rake rotate the yoke down d Secure the yoke to lower brake lever with the hairpin washer and clevis pin e Tighten the jam nut f Check the brake operation again B Adjusting the upper brake linkage a Loosen the top jam nut b To tighten the brake turn the bottom jam nut clockwise as viewed from the top then turn the top jam nut Move the linkage upward to achieve the desired setting c To loosen the br...

Page 40: ... present at the clutch connector when the PTO switch is engaged 5 Measure the gap between the rotor and armature If the gap is greater than 04 inch 1 mm proceed with the following steps A Loosen both brake mounting bolts one half to one full turn see Figure 33 Note Do Not remove the brake pole from the field shell armature The brake pole has worn to match the armature and needs to continue to matc...

Page 41: ... to the ON position 2 Locate the LCD indicator in the message display Figure 36 1 Neutral LCD indicator 3 With the motion control levers in the neutral position see Figure 4 with no force on the lever either forward or back the neutral LCD indicator should appear 4 If the indicator illuminates move the RH lever first forward then backward noting the position of the control lever when the indicator...

Page 42: ...e machine and set the parking brake 3 Release the rear cushion from the rear of the machine 4 Place the front reference speed control bar in the maximum forward position See Adjusting the Front Reference Speed Control Bar in Operation 5 Rotate the adjustment rod on the LH side of the machine as viewed from the rear of the machine see Figure 38 6 Looking down towards the adjustment rod rotate it co...

Page 43: ...ion Locate the LCD indicator in the message display Raise and lower the deck A If the indicator displays while moving the deck up and down the neutral switches have been adjusted properly and no further adjustment is necessary B If the indicator does not stay lit while moving the deck up and down contact an Authorized Service Dealer Remove the key Adjust RH Motion Control Handle Position If the mo...

Page 44: ...perate position Figure 42 1 Switch 2 Cam 3 Right motion control lever in the neutral operate position 4 1 8 inch 3mm 10 If needed loosen the screws holding the switch and adjust the switch 11 Tighten the switch screws Caster Pivot Bearings Pre Load Adjustment Remove dust cap from caster and tighten nyloc nut until washers are flat and back off 1 4 of a turn to properly set the pre load on the bear...

Page 45: ...s or grass build up on the machine and cutting deck especially under deck belt shields around the fuel tank around engine and exhaust area Clean Grass Build Up Under Deck Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Raise deck to the transport maximum cutting height position Lift the front of unit and support unit u...

Page 46: ...es must be within relevant federal state or local laws If a battery is being replaced or if the unit containing the battery is no longer operating and is being scrapped take the battery to a local certified recycling center If no local recycling is available return the battery to any certified battery reseller 46 ...

Page 47: ...ectrical contact cleaner apply dielectric grease and reconnect 5 Fuse is blown 5 Replace the blown fuse 6 Neutral LCD indicator does not illuminate 6 Check reed switch Starter does not crank 7 Relay or switch is defective 7 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Fuel tank is empty 1 Fill the fuel tank 2 Fuel shutoff valve is closed 2 Open the fuel shutoff valve 3 The throttle and choke are not in ...

Page 48: ... the belt 1 Blade s not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s 2 Cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower deck is not level 3 Level mower deck from side to side and front to rear 4 Underside of mower is dirty 4 Clean the underside of the mower 5 Tire pressure in drive tires not correct 5 Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Deal...

Page 49: ...cessary 2 Low voltage supply at the clutch 2 Check coil resistance battery charge charging system and wiring connections and replace if necessary 3 Damaged coil 3 Replace clutch 4 Inadequate current supply 4 Repair or replace clutch lead wire or electrical system Clean connector contacts Clutch will not engage 5 Rotor armature airgap is too large 5 Remove shim or replace clutch 49 ...

Page 50: ...Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram All Units Except Kohler EFI 50 ...

Page 51: ...Schematics Electrical Diagram Kohler EFI 51 ...

Page 52: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic All Units Except Kohler EFI 52 ...

Page 53: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Kohler EFI 53 ...

Page 54: ...Schematics Hydraulic Diagram 54 ...

Page 55: ... must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service The product must be registered with original proof of purchase by an Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty service Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership To locate a dealer convenient to you access our website ...

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Page 59: ...se the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 20 degrees Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope 2 Align this edge with a vertical surface a tree building fence pole etc 3 Example of how to compare slope with folded edge 59 ...

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