Maintenance
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 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. The oil drain valve is located on the left side of
the engine.
Place the pan under the machine to catch the
oil. Install the clear plastic tube, located in the
literature pack, onto the oil drain valve. Loosen
the oil drain valve and allow the oil to drain.
Tighten the oil drain valve and remove and retain
the clear plastic tube.
4. 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.
5. Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to
specified capacity and replace cap.
6. 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.
7. Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck
mounting surfaces.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and
remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the
baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use Exmark
Premium Hydro Oil. Replace hydraulic reservoir
cap and tighten until snug. Do Not overtighten.
Note:
The baffle is labeled “HOT” and
“COLD”. The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The “HOT” level shows
the level of oil when it is at 225°F (107°C). The
“COLD” level shows the level of the oil when
it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to the appropriate level
depending upon the temperature of the oil. For
example: If the oil is about 150°F (65°C), fill to
halfway between the “HOT” and “COLD” levels.
If the oil is at room temperature (about 75°F
(24°C)), fill only to the “COLD” level.
Check Tire Pressures
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Check tire pressure in drive tires.
3. Inflate drive tires to 12–14 psi (83–97 kPa).
4. Semi-pneumatic caster tires do not need to be
inflated.
Check Condition Of Belts
Service Interval: Every 40 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 intervals.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
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