Maintenance
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Figure 7
1.
Rod
4.
Mower deck
2.
Spring
5.
Discharge deflector
bracket
3.
Discharge deflector
6.
Assembled view
3.
Hook the bent end of the rod around the front
discharge deflector bracket to retain it from
sliding out. Place the leg of the spring with the
loop in the notch in the discharge deflector to
hold the discharge deflector in the down position
(see Figure 7).
Important:
The discharge deflector must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps to the full
down position.
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.
The oil drain hose assembly is located on the left
side of the engine.
Place pan under machine to catch oil. Remove oil
drain plug. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain
plug. Torque plug to 20-24 ft-lb (27-33 N-m).
4.
Replace the oil filter per the Engine Owner's
Manual. Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter
to remove. 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
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