Exmark Lawn Mower 4500 466 User Manual

LAZER Z®  
ADVANTAGE SERIES  
MODELS  
For Serial Nos.  
790,000 & Higher  
Part No. 4500-466 Rev. B  
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Introduction  
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your  
Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully  
designed and manufactured to give you a maximum  
amount of dependability and years of trouble-free  
operation.  
This manual contains operating, maintenance,  
adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark  
mower.  
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER,  
CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS  
ENTIRETY.  
By following the operating, maintenance, and safety  
instructions, you will prolong the life of your mower,  
maintain its maximum efficiency, and promote safe  
operation.  
Figure 1  
1. Model and serial number location  
If additional information is needed, or should you  
require trained mechanic service, contact your  
authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
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 leaving the factory, however, attention is  
required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest  
measure of satisfaction and performance.  
Whenever you need service, genuine Exmark parts,  
or additional information, contact an Authorized  
Service Dealer or Exmark Customer Service and have  
the model and serial numbers of your product ready.  
Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial  
numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the  
space provided.  
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Motion Control Damper Adjustment............. 43  
Contents  
Introduction ........................................................... 3  
Torque Requirements .................................... 18  
Periodic Maintenance ....................................... 30  
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Safety  
• Never let children or untrained people operate  
Safety  
Safety Alert Symbol  
This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in  
this manual and on the machine to identify important  
safety messages which must be followed to avoid  
accidents  
or service the equipment. Local regulations may  
restrict the age of the operator.  
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible  
for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or  
herself, other people or property.  
Preparation  
This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME  
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories  
and attachments are needed to properly and  
safely perform the job. Only use accessories and  
attachments approved by Exmark.  
• Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses,  
substantial footwear, long trousers, and hearing  
protection. Do Not operate when barefoot or  
when wearing open sandals. Long hair, loose  
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving  
parts.  
Figure 2  
1. Safety alert symbol  
The safety alert symbol appears above information  
which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations  
and will be followed by the word DANGER,  
WARNING, or CAUTION.  
CAUTION  
DANGER: White lettering / Red background.  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, Will result in death or serious injury.  
This machine produces sound levels in  
excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and  
can cause hearing loss through extended  
periods of exposure.  
WARNING: Black lettering / Orange background.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, Could result in death or serious injury.  
Wear hearing protection when operating this  
machine.  
CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if  
not avoided, May result in minor or moderate injury.  
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be  
used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires,  
bones, and other foreign objects which can be  
thrown by the machine and may cause personal  
injury to the operator or bystanders.  
This manual uses two other words to highlight  
information. Important calls attention to special  
mechanical information and Note emphasizes  
general information worthy of special attention.  
Safe Operating Practices  
Training  
• Read 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.  
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Safety  
DANGER  
DANGER  
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely  
flammable and vapors are explosive.  
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.  
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn  
you, others, and cause property damage.  
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open  
area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up  
any gasoline that spills.  
• Always place gasoline containers on the  
ground away from your vehicle before  
filling.  
• Never refill the fuel tank or drain the  
machine indoors or inside an enclosed  
trailer.  
• Do Not fill gasoline containers inside a  
vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because  
interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners  
may insulate the container and slow the  
loss of any static charge.  
• Do Not fill the fuel tank completely  
full. Add gasoline to the fuel tank until  
the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6–13 mm)  
below the bottom of the filler neck. This  
empty space in the tank allows gasoline  
to expand.  
• When practical, remove gas-powered  
equipment from the truck or trailer and  
refuel the equipment with its wheels on  
the ground.  
• Never smoke when handling gasoline,  
and stay away from an open flame or  
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by  
spark.  
• If this is not possible, then refuel such  
equipment on a truck or trailer from a  
portable container, rather than from a  
gasoline dispenser nozzle.  
• Store gasoline in an approved container  
and keep it out of the reach of children.  
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be  
used, keep the nozzle in contact with the  
rim of the fuel tank or container opening  
at all times until fueling is complete.  
• Add fuel before starting the engine.  
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or  
add fuel when engine is running or when  
the engine is hot.  
WARNING  
• If fuel is spilled, Do Not attempt to start  
the engine. Move away from the area of  
the spill and avoid creating any source of  
ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.  
Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.  
Long-term exposure to vapors has caused  
cancer in laboratory animals. Failure to use  
caution may cause serious injury or illness.  
• Do Not operate without entire exhaust  
system in place and in proper working  
condition.  
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.  
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas  
tank/container opening.  
• Keep away from eyes and skin.  
• Never siphon by mouth.  
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Safety  
• Never operate the mower with damaged guards,  
shields, or covers. Always have safety shields,  
guards, switches and other devices in place and in  
proper working condition.  
CAUTION  
Fuel tank vent is located inside the roll  
bar tube. Removing or modifying the roll  
bar could result in fuel leakage and violate  
emissions regulations.  
• Never mow with the discharge deflector raised,  
removed or altered unless there is a grass  
collection system or mulch kit in place and  
working properly.  
• Do Not remove roll bar.  
• Do Not weld, drill, or modify roll bar in  
any way.  
• Do Not change the engine governor setting or  
overspeed the engine.  
• Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,  
remove key and engage parking brake:  
• Check that the operator’s presence controls,  
safety switches, and shields are attached and  
functioning properly. Do Not operate unless they  
are functioning properly.  
– Before 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).  
Operation  
WARNING  
– Before clearing blockages.  
Operating engine parts, especially the  
muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns  
can occur on contact and debris, such as  
leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.  
– Whenever you leave the mower.  
• Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
engage parking brake:  
– Before refueling.  
• Allow engine parts, especially the muffler,  
to cool before touching.  
– Before dumping the grass catcher.  
• Remove accumulated debris from muffler  
and engine area.  
WARNING  
Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can  
become entangled in rotating parts. Contact  
with the rotating parts can cause traumatic  
amputation or severe lacerations.  
• Install and maintain in working order a  
spark arrester before using equipment  
on forest-covered, grass-covered, or  
brush-covered unimproved land.  
• Do Not operate the machine without  
guards, shields, and safety devices in  
place and working properly.  
WARNING  
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,  
which is an odorless deadly poison that can  
kill you.  
• Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing  
away from rotating parts.  
NEVER carry passengers. DO NOT operate  
the mower when people, especially children, or  
pets are in the area.  
Do Not run engine indoors or in a small  
confined area where dangerous carbon  
monoxide fumes can collect.  
• Be alert, slow down and use caution when making  
turns. Look behind and to the side before  
changing directions.  
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light,  
keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.  
• Stop the blades, slow down, and use caution when  
crossing surfaces other than grass and when  
transporting the mower to and from the area to  
be mowed.  
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake  
is engaged before starting engine. Use seat belts  
with the roll bar in the raised and locked position.  
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Safety  
• Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct  
discharge away from others.  
• Do Not operate the mower under the influence  
of alcohol or drugs.  
• Use extreme care when loading or unloading the  
machine into a trailer or truck.  
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,  
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.  
Slope Operation  
Use Extreme caution when mowing and/or turning  
on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could  
occur. The operator is responsible for safe operation  
on slopes.  
Figure 3  
1. Safe Zone-Use the mower here on slopes less than 15  
degrees  
2. Danger Zone-Use a walk behind mower and/or hand  
trimmer on slopes greater than 15 degrees, near  
drop-offs and water.  
DANGER  
3. Water  
Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can  
cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels  
dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or  
water can cause rollovers, which may result  
in serious injury, death or drowning.  
• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree  
limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can  
hide obstacles.  
• Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet.  
• Do Not mow near drop-offs or near water.  
• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips and rises that  
change the operating angle, as rough terrain could  
overturn the machine.  
• Do Not mow slopes greater than 15  
degrees.  
• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because  
the mower may tip backwards.  
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution  
on slopes.  
• Be aware that operating on wet grass, across steep  
slopes or down hill may cause the mower to lose  
traction. Loss of traction to the drive wheels may  
result in sliding and loss of braking and steering.  
• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed  
changes.  
• Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked  
position and use seat belt.  
• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a  
slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades  
and proceed slowly off the slope.  
• See inside the back cover to determine the  
approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed.  
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for  
wheel weights or counter weights to improve  
stability.  
• Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand trimmer  
near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks or water.  
(Figure 3).  
• Use extreme care with grass catchers or  
attachments. These can change the stability of the  
machine and cause loss of control.  
Using the Rollover Protection System  
(ROPS)  
A Rollover Protection System (roll bar) is installed  
on the unit.  
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Safety  
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire  
WARNING  
before making any repairs. Disconnect the  
negative terminal first and the positive last.  
Reconnect positive first and negative last.  
There is no rollover protection when the roll  
bar is down. Wheels dropping over edges,  
ditches, steep banks, or water can cause  
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,  
death or drowning.  
• Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s)  
or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing  
them. Only replace damaged blades. Never  
straighten or weld them.  
• Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked  
position and use seat belt.  
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.  
If possible, Do Not make adjustments with the  
engine running.  
• Lower the roll bar only when absolutely  
necessary.  
• Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,  
away from spark and flames. Unplug charger  
before connecting or disconnecting from battery.  
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.  
• Do Not wear seat belt when the roll bar  
is down.  
• Drive slowly and carefully.  
• Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance  
permits.  
• Keep all guards, shields and all safety devices in  
place and in safe working condition.  
• Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper  
tightness.  
• Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.  
branches, doorways, and electrical wires) before  
driving under any objects and Do Not contact  
them.  
• Frequently check for worn or deteriorating  
components that could create a hazard.  
• In the event of a rollover, take the unit to an  
Authorized Service Dealer to have the ROPS  
inspected.  
• All replacement parts must be the same as  
or equivalent to the parts supplied as original  
equipment.  
Maintenance and Storage  
WARNING  
• Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking  
brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect  
spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop  
before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.  
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure  
can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid  
accidentally injected into the skin must be  
surgically removed within a few hours by a  
doctor familiar with this form of injury or  
gangrene may result.  
• 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.  
• Keep body and hands away from pinhole  
leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure  
hydraulic fluid.  
• Let engine cool before storing and Do Not store  
near flame or any enclosed area where open pilot  
lights or heat appliances are present.  
• Use cardboard or paper, not your hands,  
to find hydraulic leaks.  
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do  
Not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.  
• Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic  
system by placing the motion control  
levers in neutral and shutting off the  
engine before performing any work on  
the hydraulic system.  
• Park machine on level ground. Never allow  
untrained personnel to service machine.  
• Use jack stands to support components when  
required.  
• Carefully release pressure from components with  
stored energy.  
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Safety  
Safety and Instructional Decals  
• Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease,  
dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional  
labels.  
• New safety signs may be obtained from  
your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or  
distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc.  
• Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety  
signs.  
• 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.  
• When replacement components are installed, be  
sure that current safety signs are affixed to the  
replaced components.  
• Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs  
and instruction labels. They are critical to the safe  
operation of your Exmark commercial mower.  
• If an attachment or accessory has been installed,  
make sure current safety signs are visible.  
1-303508  
1-633922  
98-5954  
1-403005  
103-2076  
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Safety  
109-3148  
109-7232  
3. Neutral  
1. Fast  
2. Slow  
4. Reverse  
107-2102  
109-7330  
107-2112  
109-7929  
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Safety  
116-0090  
109-8483  
3. Choke–on  
1. Throttle–fast  
2. Throttle–slow  
4. Choke–off  
116-0157  
1. See Operator’s manual  
116-0165  
109-9361  
Deck Drive Belt Routing  
109-9477  
116-0205  
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Safety  
116-0906  
For Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled Only  
116-0211  
Message Display  
1. Fuel  
2. Empty  
6. Hour meter  
7. PTO  
3. Half  
8. Parking brake  
4. Full  
5. Battery  
9. Neutral  
10. Operator presence  
switch  
116-0752  
2. Unlatch  
1. Latch  
PTO Switch Symbols  
1. PTO–disengage  
2. PTO–engage  
109-7069  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Model Numbers  
Serial Nos: 790,000 and Higher  
LZAS20BV484; LZAS20KC484; LZAS23KC524; LZAS25KC604; LZAS26LKA604; LZAS27KC524;  
LZAS27KC604; LZAS29KA724  
Systems  
– Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled: 20 amps  
• Battery Type: BCI Group U1  
• Recommended Minimum Battery CCA: 260 CCA  
• Battery Voltage: 12 Volt  
• Low Voltage Light — RH control panel  
• Polarity: Negative Ground  
• Fuses:  
Engine  
• Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s  
Manual  
• RPM:  
– All units except LZAS20BV484 and  
LZAS20KC484: Full Speed: 3750 ±50 RPM  
(PTO not engaged) Idle: 1500 ±100 RPM  
All units:  
– LZAS20BV484 and LZAS20KC484: Full  
Speed: 3750 +0/-50 RPM (PTO not engaged)  
Idle: 1500 ±100 RPM  
– 25 amp main fuse  
– 25 amp charging system fuse  
– 10 amp PTO fuse  
Fuel System  
• Capacity: 12.0 gal. (45.4 L)  
– 15 amp accessory fuse  
• Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87  
octane or higher.  
Safety Interlock System  
• LCD indicators appear for the PTO, park brake,  
drive levers, and operator presence in the message  
display on the RH control panel.  
• Fuel Filter:  
– Briggs & Stratton:  
Briggs & Stratton P/N 691035  
– Kohler:  
• PTO must be disengaged, brake engaged, and  
motion control levers out (neutral lock) to start  
engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to be  
in the seat to start the engine.)  
Kohler P/N 24 050 13  
– Kawasaki:  
• Operator must be in seat when PTO is engaged,  
brake is disengaged, or motion control levers are  
moved in or engine will stop.  
Kawasaki P/N 49019-7001  
• Fuel Shut-Off Valve:  
All Units: 1/4 turn increments (“ON”, “OFF”).  
• Engine will stop if either the left, the right, or  
both levers are moved from neutral lock position  
while brake is engaged.  
• Fuel level eight segment display — right hand  
control panel.  
• Low fuel indicator light.  
Cooling System (Kawasaki  
Liquid-Cooled Only)  
Electrical System  
• Charging System: Flywheel Alternator  
• Fan: Continuous operation with engine running.  
• Charging Capacity:  
• Coolant Liquid: 50/50 mix of DexCool©  
extended life antifreeze and water.  
– Briggs & Stratton: 16 amps  
– Kohler and Kawasaki Air-Cooled: 15 amps  
• Coolant Capacity: 3.1 quarts  
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Specifications  
• Armrests:  
Operator Controls  
• Steering and Motion Control:  
– Standard seat: foam padded adjustable flip-up  
armrests.  
Note: Motion control levers are adjustable to  
two heights.  
– Suspension seat: molded adjustable flip-up  
armrests.  
– Separate levers, on each side of the console,  
control speed and direction of travel of the  
respective drive wheels.  
• Seat Safety Switch:  
Integrated seat switch. Time delay seat switch  
eliminates rough ground cut-outs.  
– Steering is controlled by varying the position  
of the levers relative to each other.  
Hydrostatic Ground Drive System  
• Two unitized hydrostatic transmissions:  
12cc Parker axial piston pump  
– Moving motion control levers outward (in  
slots) locks the drive system in neutral.  
• PTO Engagement Switch: Engages electric clutch  
(to drive belt) which engages mower blades.  
240cc Parker geroler motor  
• Parking Brake Lever: Engages parking brake.  
• Hydraulic Oil Type: Exmark Premium Hydro oil.  
• Hydraulic Oil Capacity: 52 oz (1.5 L) per side  
• Hydraulic Filter: P/N 116-0164  
• Speeds:  
• Parking Brake Release Button: Releases parking  
brake.  
• Deck Height Adjustment Lever: Sets cutting  
height to desired position.  
• Deck Lift Pedal: Foot pedal that lifts deck.  
• Transport Lock:  
– 0-10 mph (16.1 km/hr) forward.  
– 0-5.5 mph (8.9 km/hr) reverse.  
Latching position: Automatically latches at  
the transport position.  
• Drive wheel release valves allow machine to be  
moved when engine is not running.  
– Unlatching position: Deck does not latch at  
the transport position.  
Tires & Wheels  
Drive  
Front Caster  
Seat  
Pneumatic  
(Air-Filled)  
Semi-Pneumatic  
• Type: Standard seat with high back, extra  
wide foam padded seat cushion with internal  
suspension, thick bolstering, armrests, integral  
safety switch.  
Quantity  
2
2
Tread  
Turf Master  
24 x 12.00-12  
24 x 12.00-12  
24 x 9.50-12  
Smooth  
13 x 6.50-6  
13 x 5.00-6  
13 x 5.00-6  
Size (72 Deck)  
Size (60 Deck)  
Optional seat accessories for units with standard  
seats:  
– Custom ride suspension system to enhance  
Standard Seat. Adds approximately 3 inches  
(7.6 cm) to seat height.  
Size (48 & 52  
Decks)  
Ply Rating  
Pressure  
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– Deluxe suspension seat with high back, low  
profile foam-in-place cushion (dampened,  
adjustable spring suspension), armrests, and  
integral safety switch. Seat height remains the  
same.  
13 psi (90 kPa)  
Cutting Deck  
• Cutting Width:  
– Seat Isolation System for reduced vibration,  
to enhance ride of standard seat, standard seat  
with Custom Ride Seat Suspension or Deluxe  
Suspension Seat. Adds approximately 1 inch  
(2.5 cm) to seat height.  
– 48 inch Deck: (121.9 cm)  
– 52 inch Deck: (132.1 cm)  
– 60 inch Deck: (152.4 cm)  
– 72 inch Deck: (182.9 cm)  
• Discharge: Side  
• Mounting: Adjustable fore and aft on seat tracks.  
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Specifications  
• Blade Size: (3 ea.)  
Dimensions  
– 48 inch Deck: 16.25 inches (41.3 cm)  
– 52 inch Deck: 18.00 inches (45.7 cm)  
– 60 inch Deck: 20.50 inches (52.1 cm)  
– 72 inch Deck: 24.50 inches (62.2 cm)  
Overall Width:  
48 inch Deck  
52 inch Deck  
Without Deck  
Deflector Up  
45.7 inches  
(116.1 cm)  
45.7 inches  
(116.1 cm)  
• Blade Spindles: Solid steel spindles with 1.00 inch  
(25 mm) I.D. bearings.  
51.8 inches  
(131.6 cm)  
56.3 inches  
(143.0 cm)  
• Deck Drive:  
Electric clutch:  
Deflector Down 59.6 inches  
(151.4 cm)  
64.8 inches  
(164.6 cm)  
– 48 and 52 inch Decks: “B” Section belt with  
self-tensioning idler.  
60 inch Deck  
72 inch Deck  
Without Deck  
Deflector Up  
53.0 inches  
(134.6 cm)  
59.1 inches  
(150.1 cm)  
– 60 and 72 inch Decks: 5V Section belt with  
self-tensioning idler.  
62.5 inches  
(158.8 cm)  
73.5 inches  
(186.7 cm)  
• Deck:  
Deflector Down 72.8 inches  
(184.9 cm)  
84.9 inches  
(215.6 cm)  
Full floating deck is attached to out-front support  
frame. Anti-scalp rollers provide maximum turf  
protection. Deck design allows for bagging,  
mulching or side discharge.  
Overall Length:  
– 48 inch Deck: 3 anti-scalp rollers  
– 52 inch Deck: 3 anti-scalp rollers  
– 60 inch Deck: 4 anti-scalp rollers  
– 72 inch Deck: 4 anti-scalp rollers  
• Deck Depth:  
48 inch Deck  
52 inch Deck  
Roll Bar - Up  
79.2 inches  
(201.2 cm)  
79.2 inches  
(201.2 cm)  
Roll Bar - Down 80.9 inches  
(205.5 cm)  
80.9 inches  
(205.5 cm)  
60 inch Deck  
72 inch Deck  
– 48 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14 cm)  
– 52 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14 cm)  
– 60 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14 cm)  
– 72 inch Deck: 5.5 inches (14 cm)  
• Cutting Height Adjustment:  
Roll Bar - Up  
83.1 inches  
(211.1 cm)  
86.1 inches  
(218.7 cm)  
Roll Bar - Down 84.8 inches  
(215.4 cm)  
87.8 inches  
(223.0 cm)  
Overall Height:  
Foot activated lever is used to adjust the cutting  
height from 1 inch (2.5 cm) to 5 1/2 inches (14  
cm) in 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) increments.  
Roll Bar - Up  
Roll Bar - Down  
70.5 inches (179.1 cm)  
46.8 inches (118.9 cm)  
• Mulching Kit: Optional.  
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Specifications  
Tread Width: (Center to Center of  
Tires, Widthwise)  
Accessory Weight Table Worksheet:  
Use the table below to determine if extra weight  
is required for the unit. Identify the accessories  
and correct deck size and place the corresponding  
values in the Accessory Score column. If the Total  
Accessory Score meets the following, add the  
recommended weight kit.  
48 inch Deck  
52 inch Deck  
Drive Wheels  
Caster Wheels  
36.2 inches  
(91.9 cm)  
36.2 inches  
(91.9 cm)  
32.8 inches  
(83.3 cm)  
32.8 inches  
(83.3 cm)  
Note: The 72 inch deck does not require a weight kit.  
60 inch Deck  
72 inch Deck  
48 inch 52 inch 60 inch Accessory  
Deck  
Deck  
Deck Score  
Drive Wheels  
Caster Wheels  
41.6 inches  
(105.7 cm)  
43.6 inches  
(110.7 cm)  
2
2
2
3
Light Kit  
39.5 inches  
(100.3 cm)  
47.1 inches  
(119.6 cm)  
11  
10  
Michigan  
Seat/CRSS  
Bagger  
0
7
0
6
3
5
Wheel Base: (Center of Caster Tire to  
Center of Drive Tire)  
Pneumatic  
Caster  
Tires  
48 inch  
Deck  
52 inch  
Deck  
60 inch  
Deck  
72 inch  
Deck  
Mulch Kit  
Striper Kit  
OCD02  
-3  
-3  
-6  
1
-3  
0
-5  
0
48.0 inches 48.0 inches 50.6 inches 53.6 inches  
(121.9 cm) (121.9 cm) (128.5 cm) (136.1 cm)  
-6  
1
-4  
1
Hitch Kit  
Curb Weight:  
2
3
2
Sunshade  
Kit  
48 inch 52 inch 60 inch 72 inch  
Deck  
Deck  
Deck  
Deck  
Total Accessory Score  
20HP  
1081 lb  
(490 kg)  
Total Accessory Score  
0 – 9  
Required Weight Kit(s)  
None required  
Briggs &  
Stratton  
Units  
10 – 19  
*116-1173 Under toe  
board mount weight kit  
20HP  
Kohler  
Units  
1115 lb  
(506 kg)  
20 and Higher  
*Two 116-1173 Under toe  
board mount weight kits  
or one 116-1173 Under toe  
board mount weight kit  
and one 116-1238 Front  
toe board mount weight kit  
23HP  
Kohler  
Units  
1108 lb  
(503 kg)  
25HP  
Kohler  
Units  
1165 lb  
(528 kg)  
*48 and 52 inch units that come with an under toe  
board weight as standard, can add an additional toe  
board weight for primary accessory weighting (scores  
10-19); and front toe board weight kit for secondary  
accessory weighting (scores 20 and higher). Other  
units should install a first under toe board kit for  
primary accessory weighting (scores 10-19); and a  
second under toe board kit for secondary accessory  
weighting (scores 20 and higher).  
26HP  
Kawasaki  
Units  
1177 lb  
(534 kg)  
27HP  
Kohler  
Units  
1108 lb  
1165 lb  
(503 kg) (528 kg)  
29HP  
Kawasaki  
Units  
1234 lb  
(560 kg)  
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Product Overview  
*60 inch units which already have an under toe board  
mount weight as standard requires 116-1238 front toe  
board top mount kit instead of 116-1173.  
Product Overview  
Torque Requirements  
Bolt Location  
Torque  
Blade Drive Sheave  
Mounting Nut  
140-145 ft-lb (190-197  
N-m)  
Blade Mounting Bolt  
(lubricate with anti-seize)  
55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m)  
30-35 ft-lb (41-47 N-m)  
50-55 ft-lb (68-75 N-m)  
Anti-Scalp Roller Nyloc  
Nut See Figure 19  
Anti-Scalp Roller Hex  
Capscrew See Figure 19  
Engine Mounting Bolts  
(Briggs & Stratton 20HP)  
(Kohler 20-27HP)  
(Kawasaki 26HP  
Liquid-Cooled)  
(Kawasaki 29HP)  
27-33 ft-lb (37-45 N-m)  
27-33 ft-lb (37-45 N-m)  
17-21 ft-lb (23-28 N-m)  
27-33 ft-lb (37-45 N-m)  
Figure 4  
1. Rollover Protection  
System (ROPS)  
5. Fuel cap  
2. Engine Controls (right  
console)  
6. Height of cut adjustment  
7. Parking brake  
3. Seat belt  
Wheel Lug Nuts  
90-95 ft-lb (122-129 N-m)  
72-77 ft-lb (98-104 N-m)  
4. Motion control levers  
Wheel Motor Mounting  
Bolts  
Wheel Hub Slotted Nut  
minimum 200 ft-lb  
(271 N-m)  
Rollover Protection  
System (Roll Bar) 1/2  
inch Mounting Bolts  
75-80 ft-lb (102-108 N-m)  
Clutch Retaining Bolt  
(secured with threadlocker)  
55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m)  
67-89 ft-lb (91-121 N-m)  
Hydro Park Brake Cable  
Anchor 1/2 inch Mounting  
Bolt (secured with  
threadlocker)  
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Operation  
Choke Control  
Operation  
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the  
Located on right console (black lever) (see Figure 6).  
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.  
machine from the normal operating position.  
Controls  
Motion Control Levers  
The motion control levers located on each side of  
the console control the forward and reverse motion  
of the machine.  
Moving the levers forward or backward turns  
the wheel on the same side forward or reverse  
respectively. Wheel speed is proportional to the  
amount the lever is moved.  
Moving the levers outward from the center position  
into the T-slot locks them in the neutral position  
(Figure 5).  
When the motion control levers are in the neutral  
position, the LCD indicator appears in the message  
display on the RH console (see Figure 9).  
Figure 6  
Right Console  
1. Warning Buzzer (Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled Only)  
2. Fuses  
3. Module display  
4. Ignition switch  
5. PTO engagement switch  
6. Throttle  
7. Choke  
8. Coolant temperature gauge (Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled  
Only)  
Throttle Control  
Located on right console (red lever) (see Figure 6).  
The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving  
the throttle lever forward will increase engine speed  
and moving the throttle lever to the rear will decrease  
engine speed. Moving the throttle forward into the  
detent is full throttle.  
Figure 5  
Brake Lever  
1. Neutral lock position  
(handles out)  
2. Neutral operate position 5. Neutral (operate)  
(handles in)  
4. Forward  
Located on right side of unit, just to the front of the  
RH motion control lever.  
3. Front of Unit  
6. Reverse  
The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive  
wheels.  
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Operation  
Note: The LCD indicator appears in the message  
display on the RH console when the park brake is  
engaged (see Figure 9).  
disengaged to start engine. (It is not necessary for the  
operator to be in the seat to start the engine.)  
Hour Meter  
Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.  
Located on the right console in the message display  
(see Figure 6 and Figure 9).  
Depress the release button and push downward to  
disengage the brake.  
The hour meter records the number of hours that  
the engine has run.  
Figure 7  
1. Release button  
2. Park brake  
The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when  
transporting.  
Figure 9  
1. LCD Indicators  
2. Low fuel indicator light  
3. Fuel level bar display  
4. Low voltage indicator light  
5. Hour/Voltage display  
Ignition Switch  
Located on right console (see Figure 6).  
The ignition switch is used to start and stop the  
engine. The switch has three positions “OFF”, “ON”  
and “START”. Insert key into switch and rotate  
clockwise to the “ON” position. Rotate clockwise to  
the next position to engage the starter (key must be  
held against spring pressure in this position). Allow  
the key to return to the “on” position immediately  
after the engine starts.  
Hours are recorded when the key is on and the engine  
is running (battery voltage is 12.8V or higher) or  
when the key is on and the operator is in the seat.  
The hour meter is recording when the decimal point  
is flashing in Hour/Voltage display.  
Hours are displayed when the key is off and when  
the machine is running.  
Note: If the ignition key is turned to the “ON”  
position for a few seconds before cranking the  
engine, the battery voltage will display in the area  
where the hours are normally displayed.  
Note: The LCD indicators appear when each  
control meets the “safe to start” mode (e.g. the  
indicator turns on when the operator is in the seat.)  
Figure 8  
1. Off  
2. On  
3. Start  
Note: Brake must be engaged, motion control  
levers out (neutral lock position) and PTO switch  
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Operation  
Fuel Shut-Off Valve  
Located behind and below the seat.  
The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel  
when the machine will not be used for a few days,  
during transport to and from the jobsite, and when  
parked inside a building.  
Align valve handle with the fuel line to open. Rotate  
90° to close.  
Figure 10  
Fuel Gauge  
1. Handle in “released” position  
2. Handle in “operating” position  
Located on the right console in the message display  
(see Figure 6 and Figure 9).  
The fuel level is shown on a bar display. The indicator  
light appears when the fuel level is low (approximately  
one gallon remaining in the tank).  
To release the drive system (see item 1 in Figure 10),  
rotate the handle 1/4 turn to the vertical position  
until it hits against the stop.  
To reset the drive system (see item 2 in Figure 10),  
rotate the handle 1/4 turn to the horizontal position  
until it hits against the stop.  
Drive Wheel Release Valves  
WARNING  
Note: The handle must be horizontal and against  
the stop for operation.  
Hands may become entangled in the rotating  
drive components below the engine deck,  
which could result in serious injury or death.  
Do Not tow machine.  
Stop engine, remove key, allow all the moving  
parts to stop before accessing the drive wheel  
release valves.  
PTO Engagement Switch  
Located on right console (see Figure 6).  
Switch must be pulled out (up) to engage the blades.  
Switch is pushed in to disengage the blades.  
WARNING  
The engine and hydraulic drive units can  
become very hot. Touching a hot engine or  
hydraulic drive units can cause severe burns.  
The LCD indicator will appear when the PTO switch  
is disengaged (see Figure 9).  
Low Voltage Indicator  
Allow the engine and hydraulic drive units to  
cool completely before accessing the drive  
wheel release valves.  
Located on the right console in the message display  
(see Figure 6 and Figure 9).  
A low voltage condition (less than 12.3 volts) exists  
when the LCD indicator appears on the message  
display while the engine is running.  
Located on the back of the unitized hydraulic drive  
units, below the engine deck.  
If the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position for  
a few seconds before cranking the engine, the battery  
voltage will display in the area where the hours are  
normally displayed.  
During normal operating conditions, the drive wheel  
release valves are positioned horizontally. If the  
machine has to be pushed by hand, the valves must  
be in the “released” position (see Figure 10).  
Note: The indicator normally appears when the  
engine is off and the key switch is turned to the  
“ON” position.  
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Operation  
In the non-latching position, the deck will  
automatically return to the cutting height when the  
pedal is lowered (see item 3 in Figure 12).  
Coolant Temperature Gauge  
(Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled Only)  
Located on the right console (see Figure 6).  
The coolant temperature gauge monitors the  
temperature of the engine coolant. During normal  
operating conditions the gauge should be in the green  
range. An engine overheating condition is when the  
bar display goes to the yellow or red range and an  
alarm sounds. Refer to the Warning Buzzer section.  
Figure 12  
1. Latching position  
3. Non-latching position  
2. Transport lock control  
Figure 11  
Pre-Start  
1. Green  
2. Yellow  
3. Red  
Fill fuel tank. For best results use only clean, fresh  
regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating  
of 87 or higher.  
4. Bar display  
Do Not add oil to gasoline.  
Warning Buzzer (Kawasaki  
Liquid-Cooled Only)  
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Never fill the fuel tank so  
that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2 inch  
(13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck to allow  
for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.  
Located on the side of the right hand console (see  
Figure 6).  
The buzzer is a warning signal that the engine is  
overheating. See the Troubleshooting section.  
Make sure you understand the controls, their  
locations, their functions, and their safety  
requirements.  
Deck Lift Pedal  
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the  
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.  
Located at the right front corner of the floor pan.  
Push the pedal forward with your foot to raise the  
cutting deck. Allow the pedal to move rearward to  
lower the cutting deck to the cut height that has been  
set.  
Operating Instructions  
Raise the Rollover Protection System  
(ROPS)  
Transport Lock  
Important: The roll bar is an integral and  
effective safety device. Keep the roll bar in the  
raised and locked position when operating the  
mower. Lower the roll bar temporarily only when  
absolutely necessary.  
Located on the height of cut adjustment plates to the  
right of the parking brake.  
Position in the transport latching position to  
automatically latch the cutting deck when raised to  
the transport position (see item 1 in Figure 12).  
1. The knob must be completely latched with the  
tabs interlocking as shown in Figure 13 to lock  
the roll bar in the raised, operate position.  
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Operation  
2. Apply forward pressure to the upper hoop of the  
roll bar.  
3. Pull the knob and rotate 90° to hold in the  
unlatched position to lower the roll bar.  
4. To return to the operate position, raise the roll  
bar, and then rotate knobs 90° so that the tabs  
interlock partially. Apply forward pressure to the  
roll bar upper hoop and observe that the knobs  
return to the completely latched position.  
Figure 14  
1. Engaged  
2. Partially engaged — Do  
Not operate with ROPS  
in this condition.  
Important: Always use the seat belt with the  
roll bar in the operate (raised) position. Ensure  
that the rear part of the seat is secured with the  
seat latch.  
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve  
The fuel shut off valve is located behind and below  
the seat. Rotate the valve and align with the fuel line  
to open.  
Figure 13  
Starting the Engine  
1. Roll bar upper hoop  
2. Knob in “latched” position  
3. Pull knob to unlatch  
4. Rotate 90° to hold unlatched  
5. Knob in “unlatched” position  
1. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral  
lock position.  
2. Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to  
engage the parking brake.  
3. Push down on the PTO switch to the “disengage”  
position.  
5. Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the  
roll bar in the raised position. The upper hoop of  
the roll bar may need to be pushed forward or  
pulled rearward to get both knobs fully engaged  
(see Figure 14).  
Note: It is not necessary for the operator to be  
in the seat to start the engine.  
4. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”  
and “FAST” positions.  
5. On a cold engine, push the choke lever forward  
into the “ON” position.  
On a warm engine, leave the choke in the “OFF”  
position.  
6. Turn ignition switch to the “START” position.  
Release the switch as soon as the engine starts.  
Important: Do Not crank the engine  
continuously for more than ten seconds at a  
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 60  
second cool-down period between starting  
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Operation  
attempts. Failure to follow these guidelines  
can burn out the starter motor.  
Stopping the Engine  
1. Bring the unit to a full stop.  
2. Disengage the PTO.  
7. If the choke is in the “ON” position, gradually  
return choke to the “OFF” position as the engine  
warms up.  
3. Move the motion control levers out to the neutral  
lock position.  
Engaging the PTO  
4. Engage the parking brake.  
5. Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW”  
and “FAST” positions.  
DANGER  
The rotating blades under the mower deck  
are dangerous. Blade contact can cause  
serious injury or kill you.  
6. Allow the engine to run for a minimum of 15  
seconds, then turn the ignition switch to the  
“OFF” position to stop the engine.  
7. Remove the key to prevent children or other  
unauthorized persons from starting engine.  
Do Not put hands or feet under the mower  
or mower deck when the blades are engaged.  
8. Close the fuel shut-off valve, located behind and  
below the seat, when the machine will not be in  
use for a few days, when transporting, or when  
the unit is parked inside a building.  
DANGER  
An uncovered discharge opening will allow  
objects to be thrown in an operator’s or  
bystander’s direction. Also, contact with the  
blade could occur. Thrown objects or blade  
contact can cause serious injury or death.  
Driving the Machine  
CAUTION  
Never operate the mower with the discharge  
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless  
there is a grass collection system or mulch  
kit in place and working properly.  
Machine can spin very rapidly by positioning  
one lever too much ahead of the other.  
Operator may lose control of the machine,  
which may cause damage to the machine  
or injury.  
The PTO push-pull switch engages the cutting blades.  
Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck  
and discharge area before engaging PTO.  
• Use caution when making turns.  
• Slow the machine down before making  
sharp turns.  
Important: Operator must be in seat before the  
PTO can be engaged.  
Important: To begin movement (forward or  
backward) the operator must be in the seat, the  
brake lever must be disengaged (pushed down)  
before the motion control levers can be moved in  
or the engine will stop.  
1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW”  
and “FAST” positions.  
2. Pull the PTO switch outward to engage the  
blades.  
When the motion control levers are positioned fully  
outward (apart) in the T-slot, the drive system is in  
the neutral lock position (Figure 15).  
3. Place the throttle in the “FAST” position to begin  
mowing.  
Note: The “N” LCD indicator appears when both  
levers are in the neutral lock position.  
Disengaging the PTO  
1. Set the throttle midway between the “SLOW”  
and “FAST” positions.  
When the motion control levers are moved directly  
inward (together) the drive system is in the neutral  
operate position.  
2. Push the PTO switch in to disengage the blades.  
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Operation  
Figure 16  
3. Neutral  
1. Front of Unit  
2. Forward  
4. Reverse  
Driving in Reverse  
1. Move the motion control levers inward to the  
neutral operate position.  
2. To move rearward in a straight line, move both  
levers rearward with equal pressure.  
Figure 15  
1. Neutral lock position 4. Forward  
(handles out)  
2. Neutral operate position 5. Neutral (operate)  
(handles in)  
To turn left or right, release pressure on the  
motion control lever toward the desired turn  
direction.  
3. Front of Unit  
6. Reverse  
3. To stop, position both motion control levers in  
the neutral operate position.  
Driving Forward  
Adjusting the Cutting Height  
1. Release the parking brake.  
The cutting height of the mower deck is adjusted  
from 1 to 5 1/2 inches (2.5 cm to 14 cm) in 1/4 inch  
(6.4 mm) increments.  
2. Move the motion control levers inward to the  
center to the neutral position.  
3. To move forward in a straight line, move both  
levers forward with equal pressure.  
1. Stop the machine and move the motion control  
levers outward to the neutral locked position.  
To turn left or right, pull the motion control lever  
back toward neutral in the desired turn direction.  
2. Disengage the PTO.  
3. Position the transport lock in the latching  
position.  
The machine will move faster the farther the  
motion control levers are moved from the neutral  
position.  
4. Raise and lock the deck to the 5 1/2 inch (14 cm)  
transport position (Figure 17).  
4. To stop, position both motion control levers in  
the neutral operate position.  
The deck is raised by pushing the foot operated  
deck lift pedal forward. The pedal is located at the  
front right corner of the floor pan.  
Note: When changing the cutting height  
positions, always come to a complete stop  
and disengage the PTO.  
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Operation  
Figure 18  
For cutting heights above 3.5 inches (90 mm) use the  
bottom hole. The rollers will still be effective against  
scalping.  
1. Anti-scalp roller  
mounting bracket  
2. Cutting height  
Figure 17  
1. Deck foot pedal  
2. Height adjustment pin  
3. Cut of height decal  
4. Transport lock control  
For Maximum Deck Flotation, place the rollers  
one hole position lower. Rollers should maintain  
1/4 inch (6.4 mm) clearance to the ground. Do  
Not adjust the rollers to support the deck.  
5. Insert the height adjustment pin into the hole  
corresponding to the desired cutting height.  
7. Be sure the roller bolts are installed with the  
spring disc washer between the head of the bolt  
and the mounting bracket (Figure 19).  
See the decal on the side of the deck lift plate for  
cut heights.  
8. Torque the 3/8–24 x 2 Gr 8 hex capscrew to  
50–55 ft-lb (68–75 N-m) (Figure 19).  
6. Push the deck lift pedal, release the transport lock  
and allow the deck to lower to the cutting height.  
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers  
It is recommended to change the anti-scalp roller  
position, when the height of cut has changed.  
1. Stop the machine and move the motion control  
levers outward to the neutral lock position.  
2. Disengage the PTO.  
3. Engage the park brake.  
4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all  
moving parts to stop.  
5. Adjust the anti-scalp rollers by removing the  
bushing, spring disc washer and bolt.  
Figure 19  
6. Place the rollers in one of the positions shown  
(Figure 18). Rollers will maintain 3/4 inch (19  
mm) clearance to the ground to minimize gouging  
and roller wear or damage.  
1. Spring disc washer  
(cone towards bolt head)  
3. 3/8 nyloc-torque to 30-35  
ft-lb (41-47 N-m)  
2. Front right anti-scalp  
bracket shown  
4. 3/8-24 x 2 GR8 torque to  
50-55 ft-lb (68-75 N-m)  
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Operation  
Transporting  
WARNING  
Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases  
the possibility of backward tip-over.  
Backward tip-over could cause serious injury  
or death.  
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 with straps,  
chains, cable, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck  
has all necessary lighting and marking as required by  
law. Secure a trailer with a safety chain.  
• Use extreme caution when operating a  
unit on a ramp.  
• Use only a single, full width ramp; Do  
Not use individual ramps for each side  
of the unit.  
CAUTION  
This unit does not have proper turn  
• If individual ramps must be used, use  
enough ramps to create an unbroken  
ramp surface wider than the unit.  
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a  
slow moving vehicle emblem. Driving on a  
street or roadway without such equipment  
is dangerous and can lead to accidents  
causing personal injury. Driving on a street  
or roadway without such equipment may also  
be a violation of State laws and the operator  
may be subject to traffic tickets and/or fines.  
• Do Not exceed a 15° angle between ramp  
and ground or between ramp and trailer  
or truck.  
• Avoid sudden acceleration while driving  
unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.  
• Avoid sudden deceleration while backing  
unit down a ramp to avoid tipping  
backward.  
Do Not drive a unit on a public street or  
roadway.  
Loading a Unit  
Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or  
trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to  
extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead  
of individual ramps for each side of the unit. The  
lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back  
between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for  
tipping backward. Having a full width ramp provides  
a surface for the frame members to contact if the  
unit starts to tip backward. 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 15°. A steeper angle  
may cause mower deck components to get caught as  
the unit moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper  
angles may also cause the unit to tip backward. If  
loading on or near a slope, position the trailer or  
truck so it is on the down side of the slope and the  
ramp extends up the slope. This will minimize the  
ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as level  
as possible.  
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Important: Do Not attempt to turn the unit  
while on the ramp, you may lose control and  
drive off the side.  
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp  
and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp.  
Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.  
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Maintenance  
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
While maintenance or adjustments are being  
made, someone could start the engine.  
Accidental starting of the engine could  
seriously injure you or other bystanders.  
The engine can become very hot. Touching  
a hot engine can cause severe burns.  
Allow the engine to cool completely before  
service or making repairs around the engine  
area.  
Remove the key from the ignition switch,  
engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s)  
off the spark plug(s) before you do any  
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside  
so it does not accidentally contact the spark  
plug(s).  
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)  
Maintenance Service  
Maintenance Procedure  
Interval  
• Change the engine oil.  
After the first 5 hours  
• Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications.  
• Check the wheel lug nuts.  
• Check the park brake adjustment.  
After the first 100 hours  
• Check the engine oil level.  
• Check the mower blades.  
• Check the safety interlock system.  
• Check the rollover protections systems (roll bar) knobs.  
• Check the seat belt.  
• Check for loose hardware.  
• Check engine coolant level.  
Before each use or daily  
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.  
• Clean the hydro fan cooling guards.  
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.  
• Clean the grass build-up from under the cutting deck.  
• Check the hydraulic oil level.  
• Check the tire pressures.  
• Check the condition of the belts.  
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).  
Every 50 hours  
Every 100 hours  
Every 200 hours  
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)  
• Lubricate the deck lift pivots.  
• Remove the engine shrouds and clean the cooling fins.  
• Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine  
Owner’s Manual for additional information.)  
• Lubricate the brake handle pivot.  
• Check the spark plugs.  
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Maintenance Service  
Interval  
Maintenance Procedure  
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid.  
• Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications.  
• Check the wheel lug nuts.  
Every 500 hours  
• Check the park brake adjustment.  
Every 4,000 hours  
Yearly  
Change engine coolant. Dex-Cool© extended life coolant (orange color)  
• Grease the deck and pump idler pivots.  
• Grease the front caster pivots.  
Periodic Maintenance  
battery performance and life, recharge batteries in  
storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4  
volts.  
Check Engine Oil Level  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery  
should be fully charged before putting away for  
winter storage.  
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.  
Make sure unit is on a level surface.  
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital  
2. Check with engine cold.  
voltmeter or with the message display. If the ignition  
key is turned to the “on” position for a few seconds,  
the battery voltage will be displayed in the area where  
the hours are normally displayed. Locate the voltage  
reading of the battery in the table and charge the  
battery for the recommended time interval to bring  
the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.  
3. Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick  
and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick according  
to the engine manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.  
4. If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the  
oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the “FULL”  
mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in  
Engine Owner’s Manual. Do Not overfill.  
Important: Make sure the negative battery  
cables are disconnected and the battery charger  
used for charging the battery has an output of  
16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging  
the battery (see chart for recommended charger  
settings).  
Important: Do Not operate the engine with the  
oil level below the “LOW” (or “ADD”) mark on  
the dipstick, or over the “FULL” mark.  
Check Battery Charge  
Service Interval: As required  
Voltage  
Reading  
Percent  
Charge  
Maximum Charging  
Charger  
Settings  
Interval  
12.6 or  
greater  
100%  
No  
Charging  
Required  
16 volts/7  
amps  
WARNING  
CALIFORNIA  
Proposition 65 Warning  
12.4 – 12.6 75–100%  
12.2 – 12.4 50–75%  
30 Minutes  
16 volts/7  
amps  
Battery posts, terminals, and related  
accessories contain lead and lead  
1 Hour  
16 volts/7  
amps  
compounds, chemicals known to the State of  
California to cause cancer and reproductive  
harm. Wash hands after handling.  
12.0–12.2  
25–50%  
2 Hours  
14.4 volts/4  
amps  
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of  
time without recharging them will result in reduced  
performance and service life. To preserve optimum  
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Voltage  
Reading  
Percent  
Charge  
Maximum Charging  
Charger  
Settings  
Interval  
11.7–12.0  
0–25%  
3 Hours  
14.4 volts/4  
amps  
11.7 or less 0%  
6 Hours or  
More  
14.4 volts/2  
amps  
Check Mower Blades  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
Figure 21  
1. Use wrench here for blade installation. This nut has  
been torqued to 140–145 ft-lb (190–197 N-m)  
2. Torque to 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m) Apply lubricant to  
threads as needed to prevent seizing. Copper-based  
anti-seize preferable. Grease acceptable substitute.  
2. Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in  
the Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck section.  
3. Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required.  
4. Reinstall the blades (if they were removed) in the  
following order:  
C. Apply lubricant to threads of blade bolt to  
prevent seizing. Copper-based anti-seize  
preferable. Grease acceptable substitute.  
Install blade bolt finger tight. Place wrench  
on the top spindle nut then torque the blade  
bolts to 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m).  
A. Install bushing through blade with bushing  
flange on bottom (grass) side of blade.  
WARNING  
Incorrect installation of the blade or  
components used to retain the blade can  
be dangerous. Failure to use all original  
components and assembled as shown could  
allow a blade or blade component to be  
thrown out from under the deck resulting in  
serious personal injury or death.  
Figure 20  
1. Install bushing in blade prior to installing bushing in  
spindle.  
Always install the original Exmark blades,  
blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown.  
B. Install bushing/blade assembly into spindle.  
Make sure the splines on the bushing are  
engaged in the spindle before tightening the  
bolt.  
Check Safety Interlock  
System  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
Note: To prevent engine cut-outs on rough terrain  
the seat kill switch has a 1/2 second delay.  
1. Check starting circuit. Starter should crank with,  
parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged and  
motion control levers moved out in the neutral  
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lock position. The operator does not need to be  
in the seat to start the engine.  
Check Rollover Protections  
Systems (Roll Bar) Knobs  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake  
disengaged, PTO disengaged and motion control  
levers in the neutral lock position - starter must  
not crank.  
Check that both the mounting hardware and the  
knobs are in good working condition. Make sure the  
knobs are fully engaged with the ROPS in the raised  
position. The upper hoop of the roll bar may need  
to be pushed forward or pulled rearward to get both  
knobs fully engaged.  
Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake  
engaged, PTO engaged and motion control  
levers in the neutral lock position - starter must  
not crank.  
Try to start with operator in seat, parking  
brake engaged, PTO disengaged, and the left  
motion control lever in, starter must not crank,  
repeat again with the right lever in, then with  
both levers in - starter must not crank.  
2. Check the kill circuits. Run engine at one-third  
throttle, disengage parking brake and raise off  
of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine  
must initiate shutdown after approximately 1/2  
second has elapsed (seat has time delay kill switch  
to prevent cut-outs on rough terrain).  
Figure 22  
1. Engaged  
2. Partially engaged — Do  
Not operate with ROPS  
in this condition.  
Run engine at one-third throttle, engage PTO  
and raise off of seat (but do not get off of  
machine) engine must initiate shutdown after  
one second has elapsed if the handles are in. The  
delay will be 1/2 second if the handles are out.  
Check Seat Belt  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
Run engine at one-third throttle, with brake  
disengaged, move levers in and raise off seat (but  
do not get off of machine) engine must initiate  
shutdown after 1/2 second has elapsed.  
Visually inspect seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper  
operation of retractor and buckle. Replace before  
operating if damaged.  
Again, run engine at one-third throttle, brake  
engaged, and move left motion control lever  
in - engine must initiate shutdown after 1/2  
second has elapsed.  
Check for Loose Hardware  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
Repeat again moving the right lever in, then  
moving both levers in - engine must initiate  
shutdown after 1/2 second has elapsed whether  
operator is on seat or not.  
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.  
Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests,  
do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK  
SERVICE DEALER.  
Service Air Cleaner  
Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Service  
the air cleaner. (May  
Important: It is essential that operator safety  
mechanisms be connected and in proper  
operating condition prior to use for mowing.  
need more often under  
severe conditions. See  
the Engine Owner’s  
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Maintenance  
Manual for additional  
information.)  
6. Use oil recommended in engine owner’s manual.  
Do Not overfill. Start the engine and check for  
leaks.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
7. Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck  
mounting surfaces.  
2. Loosen retaining clips and remove air cleaner  
compartment cover.  
Check Hydraulic Oil Level  
Service Interval: Every 50 hours  
3. Remove paper element. Check the condition  
of the paper element. Replace if dirty, bent or  
damaged.  
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.  
Engage parking brake.  
4. Check the condition of the inner element. Replace  
whenever it appears dirty, typically every other  
time the paper element is replaced. Clean the base  
around the inner element before removing, so  
dirt does not get into the engine.  
2. Wait until the unit cools before checking the  
hydraulic oil.  
3. Slide the seat all the way forward to access the  
caps on the LH and RH hydro drives.  
5. Do Not wash or use pressurized air to clean  
paper element or inner element.  
4. Clean the area around hydraulic reservoir cap and  
remove cap.  
6. Reinstall elements. Position the cover so that the  
rubber dust ejector is pointing downward and  
secure with retaining clips.  
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert the cap back  
into the hydro. Lightly tighten the cap.  
6. Remove the cap again and check the level of the  
oil on the dipstick. See Figure 23 for oil levels.  
Change Engine Oil  
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours  
Every 100 hours/Yearly  
(whichever comes first)  
(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 is located on right hand side  
of engine at the rear. Place pan under machine  
to catch oil. Remove plug from end of drain  
hose. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug.  
Torque plug to 20-24 ft-lb.  
Figure 23  
1. Full  
2. Add  
4. Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean  
around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove.  
Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating  
of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn  
filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter  
adapter then tighten filter an additional 1/2 to  
3/4 turn.  
Note: The oil level on the dipstick will be  
incorrect if the oil is checked when the unit is hot.  
7. If the dipstick oil level is at the “add” mark add  
Exmark Premium Hydro oil.  
8. Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until  
snug. Do Not overtighten.  
5. Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to  
specified capacity and replace cap.  
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* See step 3 for special lubrication instructions on  
the front caster pivots.  
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 13 psi (90 kPa).  
4. Semi-pneumatic caster tires Do Not need to be  
inflated.  
Note: Do Not add any type of tire liner or foam  
fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by  
foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive  
system, frame, and other components. Foam filling  
tires will void the warranty.  
3. Lubricate front caster pivots once a year. Remove  
hex plug and cap. Thread grease zerk in hole and  
pump with grease until it oozes out around top  
bearing. Remove grease zerk and thread plug back  
in. Place cap back on.  
Check Condition Of Belts  
Service Interval: Every 50 hours  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs  
2. Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift  
up floor pan to inspect deck drive belt.  
Service Interval: As required  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
3. Check under machine to inspect the pump drive  
belt.  
Note: No adjustments are required for belt  
tension.  
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.  
2. Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of  
NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease.  
Figure 24  
1. Seal guard  
2. Spacer nut with wrench  
flats  
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations  
and lubrication schedule.  
2. Remove caster wheel from caster forks.  
3. Remove seal guards from the wheel hub.  
Lubrication Chart  
Fitting  
Locations  
Initial  
Pumps  
Number of  
Places  
Service  
Interval  
4. Remove one of the spacer nuts from the axle  
assembly in the caster wheel. Note that thread  
locking adhesive has been applied to lock the  
spacer nuts to the axle. Remove the axle (with  
the other spacer nut still assembled to it) from  
the wheel assembly.  
1
2
1. Deck and  
Pump Idler  
Pivots  
Yearly  
2. Front  
Caster  
Pivots  
*0  
2
*Yearly  
5. Pry out seals, and inspect bearings for wear or  
damage and replace if necessary.  
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6. Pack the bearings with a NGLI grade #1  
multi-purpose grease.  
Lubricate Deck Lift Pivot  
Service Interval: Every 100 hours  
7. Insert one bearing, one new seal into the wheel.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
Note: Seals (Exmark P/N 103-0063) must be  
replaced.  
2. Lubricate deck lift pivot with a spray type  
lubricant or light oil.  
8. If the axle assembly has had both spacer nuts  
removed (or broken loose), apply a thread locking  
adhesive to one spacer nut and thread onto the  
axle with the wrench flats facing outward. Do  
Not thread spacer nut all of the way onto the end  
of the axle. Leave approximately 1/8 inch (3 mm)  
from the outer surface of the spacer nut to the  
end of the axle inside the nut.  
Check Spark Plugs  
Service Interval: Every 200 hours  
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps,  
or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s  
Manual.  
9. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel  
on the side of the wheel with the new seal and  
bearing.  
Change Fuel Filter  
Service Interval: As required  
10. With the open end of the wheel facing up, fill  
the area inside the wheel around the axle full of  
NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease.  
A fuel filter is installed between the fuel tank and the  
engine. Replace when necessary.  
11. Insert the second bearing and new seal into the  
wheel.  
Replacement Filters  
12. Apply a thread locking adhesive to the 2nd spacer  
nut and thread onto the axle with the wrench flats  
facing outward.  
Briggs & Stratton  
Briggs & Stratton P/N  
691035  
Kohler  
Kohler P/N 24 050 13  
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.  
Kawasaki (Air-Cooled &  
Liquid-Cooled)  
Kawasaki  
P/N 49019-7001  
Note: It is important to reinstall the fuel line hoses  
and secure with plastic ties the same as they were  
originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel line  
away from components that could cause fuel line  
damage.  
14. Reinstall the seal guards over the wheel hub and  
insert wheel into caster fork. Reinstall caster bolt  
and tighten nut fully.  
Important: To prevent seal and bearing damage,  
check the bearing adjustment often. Spin the  
caster tire. The tire should not spin freely  
(more than 1 or 2 revolutions) or have any side  
play. If the wheel spins freely, adjust torque on  
spacer nut until there is a slight amount of drag.  
Reapply thread locking adhesive.  
Change Hydraulic System  
Filter and Fluid  
Service Interval: Every 500 hours  
Note: Only use Exmark Hydro Filter–Part No.  
116-0164 for summer or winter.  
Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot  
Service Interval: Every 200 hours  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
2. Raise the rear of machine up and support with  
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high  
enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.  
2. Lubricate brake handle pivot with a spray type  
lubricant or light oil.  
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unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been  
extremely hot.  
CAUTION  
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic  
system by introducing contaminants into the system.  
Raising the mower deck 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.  
Wheel Hub - Slotted Nut  
Torque Specification  
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic  
jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands  
or equivalent support.  
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours  
Every 500 hours thereafter  
When tightening the slotted nut on the wheel motor  
tapered shaft:  
3. Remove the pump drive belt.  
4. Place a catch pan under the hydro.  
1. Remove and discard the cotter pin.  
5. Carefully clean area around the filters. It is  
important that no dirt or contamination enter the  
hydraulic system.  
2. Torque the slotted nut to 200 ft-lb (271 N-m).  
3. Check distance from bottom of slot in nut to  
inside edge of hole. Two threads (0.1 inch) or less  
should be showing.  
6. Using a socket, unscrew filters to remove and  
allow oil to drain.  
7. Before installing the new filters, apply a thin coat  
of Exmark Premium Hydro oil on the surface of  
the two rubber seals.  
8. Install the new filters and torque to 14 ft-lb (19  
N-m).  
9. Fill the hydraulic system as stated in Check  
Hydraulic Oil Level section.  
Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended.  
Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative:  
Figure 25  
Hydro Oil  
Change Interval  
500 Hours  
1. 0.1 inch max  
2. No more than two  
threads (0.1 inch max)  
should be showing here.  
Exmark Premium Hydro  
Oil (Preferred)  
250 Hours  
Mobil 1 15W50  
4. If more than two threads (0.1 inch) are showing  
remove nut and install washer (P/N 1-523157)  
between hub and nut.  
10. Remove the catch pan and properly dispose of  
hydro oil and filter according to local codes.  
11. Re-install the pump drive belt.  
5. Torque the slotted nut to 200 ft-lb (271 N-m).  
12. Start engine and move throttle control ahead to  
full throttle position. Move the speed control  
levers to the full speed and run for one minute.  
Shut down the machine, allow the hydros to cool  
and recheck oil level.  
6. Then tighten nut until the next set of slots line up  
with the cross hole in shaft. Do Not loosen nut  
to align the slot. If required, tighten to the next  
set of slots.  
7. Install new cotter pin (P/N 1-806800).  
13. Remove the jack stands.  
Note: Do Not use anti-seize on wheel hub.  
Note: Do Not change the hydraulic system oil  
(except for what can be drained when changing filter),  
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Check Engine Coolant Level Change Engine Coolant  
(Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled  
Only)  
(Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled  
Only)  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
Service Interval: Every 4,000 hours/Every 4  
years (whichever comes  
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.  
Make sure unit is on a level surface.  
©
first) Dex-Cool extended  
life coolant (orange color)  
2. Check with engine cold.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake. Machine must  
be positioned on level surface.  
3. View coolant level in overflow bottle located at  
the right rear of the engine below the radiator.  
Coolant level should be at the indicator line on  
the overflow bottle.  
2. Place a drain pan under the drain plug.  
3. Drain coolant when engine is cool. Coolant may  
be drained from the radiator by turning the drain  
plug counterclockwise.  
WARNING  
Engine coolant is hot and pressurized and  
radiator and surrounding parts are hot. Spray  
or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the  
engine cooling system and touching a hot  
radiator may cause severe burns.  
Allow the engine to cool completely before  
removing the radiator cap or servicing any  
component of the cooling system.  
CAUTION  
Engine coolant is toxic. Swallowing coolant  
can cause poisoning.  
Figure 26  
1. Coolant drain plug (black head)  
2. Oil drain hose  
3. Oil filter  
• Do not swallow.  
4. Spark plug  
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.  
4. If the coolant level is low, remove the radiator  
cap and fill to the bottom of the filler neck.  
Units should only be filled with a 50/50 mix  
of Dex-Cool© extended life coolant and water.  
Dex-Cool© can be identified by its orange color.  
4. Rotate the drain plug clockwise and remove pan.  
5. Fill radiator with a 50/50 mix of water and  
Dex-Cool© coolant as specified in the Check  
Engine Coolant Level section, allowing some  
room (approximately 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)) for  
expansion. Add 50/50 coolant mix to overflow  
bottle on the right side of the engine as required  
to bring the level up to the indicator line on the  
bottle.  
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2. Wait for muffler to cool.  
WARNING  
3. If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed,  
replace arrester.  
Engine compartment contains open belt  
drives, fans, and other rotating components  
that can cause injury. Fingers, hands, loose  
clothing, or jewelry can get caught by the  
rotating fan and drive shaft.  
4. If plugging of the screen is observed, remove  
arrester and shake loose particles out of the  
arrester and clean screen with a wire brush (soak  
in solvent if necessary). Reinstall arrester on  
exhaust outlet.  
• Do Not operate machine without the  
covers in place.  
• Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of  
rotating components.  
Thread Locking Adhesives  
Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242”  
or “Fel-Pro, Pro-Lock Nut Type” are used on the  
following fasteners:  
• Shut off engine, wait for moving parts to  
stop, engage parking brake and remove  
key, before performing maintenance.  
• ROPS spring pin housing.  
6. With the cap off the radiator, start the engine as  
stated in the Operating Instructions Section.  
• Hydro pump control arm, linkage bolt, and  
attachment bolt.  
7. Operate engine until the engine thermostat opens  
and coolant is circulating through the radiator  
core. As air is purged from the engine block and  
the coolant level drops, add additional coolant to  
the radiator.  
• Hydro cooling fan screw.  
• Hydro park brake cable anchor mounting bolt  
• Sheave and clutch retaining bolt in the end of  
engine crankshaft.  
8. When the radiator is completely full and no  
additional coolant can be added, continue running  
and install the radiator cap. Make sure that the  
cap is completely seated by pressing down firmly  
while turning until the cap stops. Once the cap is  
installed, the engine may be stopped.  
Thread locking adhesives are required for some  
hardware on engines — see the Engine manual.  
Copper-Based Anti-seize  
Copper-based anti-seize is used in the following  
location:  
Check Spark Arrester  
(if equipped)  
On threads of Blade Bolts. See Check Mower  
Blades section.  
Service Interval: Every 50 hours  
Dielectric Grease  
Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical  
connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.  
WARNING  
Hot exhaust system components may ignite  
gasoline vapors even after the engine is  
stopped. Hot particles exhausted during  
engine operation may ignite flammable  
materials. Fire may result in personal injury  
or property damage.  
Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark  
arrester is installed.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
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Adjustments  
Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for  
all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and  
remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any  
adjustments to the unit.  
CAUTION  
Raising the mower deck 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.  
Figure 27  
3. Transport lock  
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic  
jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands  
or equivalent support.  
1. Foot lever  
2. Cut of height pin  
6. Insert the height adjustment pin into the 3 inch  
(7.6 cm) cutting height location.  
Deck Leveling  
7. Release the transport lock and allow the deck to  
lower to the cutting height.  
1. Position the mower on a flat surface.  
2. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
8. Raise the discharge deflector.  
3. Check the tire pressure in the drive tires. Proper  
inflation pressure for tires is 13 psi (90 kPa).  
Adjust if necessary.  
9. Measure from the level surface to the front tip of  
the center blade. The measurement should read  
3 inches (7.6 mm).  
4. Position the transport lock in the latching  
position.  
Note: In most conditions, the back tips on the  
side blades should be adjusted 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)  
higher than the front.  
5. Push the foot pedal all the way forward and the  
deck will latch at the 5 1/2 inch (14 cm) transport  
position (Figure 27).  
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12. Re-measure until all four sides are the correct  
height. Tighten all the nuts on the deck lift arm  
assemblies.  
13. Lower discharge deflector.  
14. If the four deck links do not have enough  
adjustment to achieve accurate cut height with the  
desired rake, the single point adjustment can be  
utilized to gain more adjustment (see Figure 30).  
Figure 28  
1. 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm)  
2. Back blade tip  
4. 3 inches (7.6 cm)  
5. Level surface  
3. Front blade tip  
10. Loosen the whizlock nut on the side of the yoke  
and the jam nut on top. Fine tune the screw  
adjuster by turning it to get 3 inch (7.6 mm)  
height (see Figure 29).  
Figure 30  
1. Single point height adjustment bolt  
2. Front height-of-cut plate mounting bolt  
3. Rear height-of-cut plate mounting bolt  
To increase the height, turn the adjuster screw  
clockwise; to decrease, turn counterclockwise.  
15. To adjust the single point system, first loosen the  
front and rear height-of-cut plate mounting bolts.  
16. If the deck is too low, tighten the single point  
adjustment bolt by rotating it clockwise. If  
the deck is too high, loosen the single point  
adjustment bolt by rotating it counterclockwise.  
Note: Loosen or tighten the single point  
adjustment bolt enough to move the height-of-cut  
plate mounting bolts at least 1/3 the length of  
the available travel in their slots. This will regain  
some up and down adjustment on each of the  
four deck links.  
Figure 29  
1. Whizlock nut  
2. Adjuster screw  
3. Jam nut  
4. Yoke  
17. Re-tighten front and rear height-of-cut plate  
mounting bolts.  
Important: Torque the front and rear  
height-of-cut plate mounting bolts to 27-33  
ft-lb (37-45 N-m).  
11. The back tips of the side blades should measure  
3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm). Fine tune rear adjusters  
as required.  
18. Repeat steps 9 through 13.  
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Maintenance  
7. Disconnect the deck strut and panhard from the  
deck.  
Deck Removal  
Before servicing or removing the deck, the spring  
loaded deck arms must be locked out.  
8. Raise the front of the machine and slide the deck  
left or right to remove.  
9. Lower the front of the machine.  
WARNING  
Deck lift arm assemblies have stored energy.  
Removing the deck with out releasing the  
stored energy can cause serious injury or  
death.  
Pump Drive Belt Tension  
Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.  
Do Not attempt to disassemble the deck  
from the front frame without locking out the  
stored energy.  
Deck Belt Tension  
Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
Adjusting the Parking Brake  
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours  
2. Remove the height adjustment pin and lower the  
deck to the ground.  
Every 500 hours thereafter  
3. Place the height adjustment pin in the 3 inch (7.6  
cm) cutting height location. This locks the deck  
lift arms in the lowest position when the deck is  
removed.  
Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly.  
1. Drive the machine onto a level surface.  
2. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move  
the motion control levers to the neutral locked  
position and set the parking brake.  
4. Remove the floorpan and belt shields.  
5. Insert 1/2 inch socket driver into the square hole  
on the idler bracket and carefully rotate the deck  
idler counterclockwise to remove the belt.  
3. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,  
and remove the key.  
4. Raise the back of the machine up and support the  
machine with jack stands.  
6. Remove and retain the hardware on both sides of  
the deck as shown in Figure 31.  
5. Remove the rear tires from the machine.  
6. Remove any debris from the brake area.  
7. Rotate the drive wheel release handle to the  
“released” position. Refer to the Drive Wheel  
Release Valves section in Operation.  
8. Disengage the park brake.  
9. Using hands and fingers only, push the caliper  
lever arm to engage the brake pads on the rotor  
until the lever stops. While holding the lever at the  
stopped position, use the other hand or fingers  
to pull the cable threaded end tight through the  
swivel. Spin the standard nut against the swivel  
(see Figure 32).  
Figure 31  
1. Panhard rod (right side only)  
2. Deck strut  
3. Rear deck lift attachment shoulder bolt and nut.  
4. Front deck lift attachment shoulder bolt and nut.  
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16. Install the rear tires and torque lug nuts to 90-95  
ft-lb (122-129 N-m).  
17. Remove jack stands.  
Electric Clutch Adjustment  
No adjustment necessary.  
Motion Control Linkage  
Adjustment  
Located on either side of the fuel tank, below the seat  
are the pump control linkages. Rotating the pump  
linkage with a 1/2 inch wrench allows fine tuning  
adjustments so that the machine does not move in  
neutral. Any adjustments should be made for neutral  
positioning only.  
Figure 32  
Left Hand Brake Shown  
1. Cable anchor  
2. Threaded rod  
6. Lock nut  
7. Pull cable threaded rod  
WARNING  
this direction  
Engine must be running and drive  
wheels must be turning so motion control  
adjustment can be performed. Contact with  
moving parts or hot surfaces may cause  
personal injury.  
3. Push lever this direction 8. Hold threaded rod here  
4. Caliper lever arm  
5. Standard nut (shown  
against swivel)  
9. Swivel (pivot head)  
Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of  
rotating components and hot surfaces.  
Note the order of the standard nut and lock nut  
(no nut on the cable anchor side of the swivel).  
10. Release hold on the caliper lever and cable. The  
wheel hub should turn by hand in both directions  
relative to the caliper; some friction/resistance  
is acceptable.  
1. Prior to starting the engine, push the deck lift  
pedal and remove the height of cut pin. Lower  
deck to the ground.  
2. Raise the rear of machine up and support with  
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high  
enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.  
3. Remove the electrical connection from the seat  
safety switch, located under the bottom cushion  
of the seat. The switch is a part of the seat  
assembly.  
4. Temporarily install a jumper wire across the  
terminals in the connector of the main wiring  
harness.  
5. Start engine. Brake must be engaged and  
motion control levers out to start engine.  
Operator does not have to be in the seat  
because of the jumper wire being used. Run  
engine at full throttle and release brake.  
6. Run the unit at least 5 minutes with the drive  
levers at full forward speed to bring hydraulic oil  
up to operating temperature.  
11. If there is no movement between the hub rotor  
and the caliper then back off the standard nut one  
turn from the swivel and repeat step 10 (drive  
release valves must be in the “released” position  
on the hydros).  
12. If the hub rotor moves very freely relative to the  
caliper, then tighten the standard nut one turn  
against the swivel and repeat step 10.  
13. Once step 10 is achieved, hold the threaded rod  
end with a tool and tighten the lock nut against  
the standard nut. Do Not allow the cable to turn  
when the nuts are tightened.  
14. Rotate the drive wheel release handle to the  
“operating” position. Refer to the Drive Wheel  
Release Valves section in Operation.  
15. Repeat on the opposite side of machine.  
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Note: The motion control lever needs to be in  
neutral while making any necessary adjustments.  
7. Bring the motion control levers into the neutral  
position. Adjust pump control rod lengths  
by rotating the double nuts on the rod in the  
appropriate direction until the wheels slightly  
creep in reverse (Figure 33). Move the motion  
control levers to the reverse position and while  
applying slight pressure to the lever allow the  
reverse indicator springs to bring the levers back  
to neutral. The wheels must stop turning or  
slightly creep in reverse.  
Figure 34  
RH Motion Control Shown  
1. Torque nyloc nut to 200 in-lb (16.7 ft-lb). Bolt must  
protrude past end of nyloc nut after torque. A T-40 Torx  
bit will be necessary to hold the stud from turning.  
2. Most resistance (firmest feel)  
3. Damper  
4. Medium resistance (medium feel)  
5. Least resistance (softest feel)  
Figure 33  
Motion Control Neutral Lock  
Pivot Adjustment  
The flanged nut can be adjusted to obtain a more  
desired motion control lever resistance (Figure 35).  
1. Double nuts  
8. Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire  
harness and plug connector into seat switch.  
9. Remove the jack stands.  
10. Raise the deck and re-install the height of cut pin.  
11. Check that the machine does not creep in neutral  
with the park brakes disengaged.  
Motion Control Damper  
Adjustment  
The top damper mounting bolt can be adjusted to  
obtain a more desired motion control lever resistance.  
See Figure 34 for mounting options.  
Figure 35  
1. Flanged nut  
2. Jam nut  
1. Loosen the jam nut.  
2. Tighten or loosen the flanged nut to the desired  
feel.  
For more resistance, tighten the flanged nut.  
For less resistance, loosen the flanged nut  
3. Tighten jam nut.  
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1. Loosen the screws on a cover plate (see Figure 37).  
Motion Control Handle  
Adjustment  
2. Slide the cover plate backward or forward to  
adjust the travel of the lever and tighten the  
screws.  
Adjusting the height:  
The motion control levers can be adjusted higher or  
lower for maximum operator comfort.  
3. Drive the machine and check the full forward  
tracking.  
1. Remove the two bolts holding the control lever to  
the control arm shaft (Figure 36).  
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until desired tracking  
is obtained.  
Figure 37  
Figure 36  
RH Motion Control Shown  
1. Bolts  
2. Control lever  
3. Control arm shaft  
4. Nuts  
5. Slotted holes  
1. Screw  
2. Cover plate  
3. Motion control lever  
2. Move the control lever to the next set of holes.  
Secure the lever with the two bolts.  
Caster Pivot Bearings  
Pre-Load Adjustment  
3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control  
lever.  
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 bearings. If  
disassembled, make sure the spring disc washers are  
reinstalled as shown in Figure 38.  
Adjusting the Tilt  
The motion control levers can be tilted fore or aft for  
maximum operator comfort.  
1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control lever  
to the control arm shaft.  
2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot the  
control lever fore or aft Figure 36. Tighten both  
bolts to secure the control in the new position.  
3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite control  
lever.  
Motion Control Full Forward  
Tracking Adjustment  
If the machine travels or pulls to one side when the  
motion control levers are in the full forward position,  
adjust the cover plates.  
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Maintenance  
Cleaning  
Clean Engine and Exhaust  
System Area  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
(May be required more  
often in dry or dirty  
conditions.)  
CAUTION  
Excessive debris around engine cooling air  
intake and exhaust system area can cause  
engine, exhaust area, and hydraulic system  
to overheat which can create a fire hazard.  
Figure 38  
1. Spring disc washers  
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust  
system area.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake  
screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust  
system area.  
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the  
engine and exhaust system area  
Remove Engine Shrouds and  
Clean Cooling Fins  
Service Interval: Every 100 hours  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
2. Remove cooling shroud clean-out covers (Kohler)  
or cooling shrouds (Kawasaki) from engine and  
clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil  
from external surfaces of engine which can cause  
inadequate cooling.  
3. Make sure cooling shroud clean-out covers or  
cooling shrouds are reinstalled. Operating the  
engine without cooling shroud clean-out covers  
or cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due  
to overheating.  
Clean Hydro Fan Cooling  
Guards  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
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Maintenance  
Removing debris from the hydro fan cooling guards  
will allow the hydro system to run cooler and improve  
the life of the hydro system.  
Waste Disposal  
Motor Oil Disposal  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to  
the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified  
recycling center or according to your state and local  
regulations.  
2. Slide seat all the way back, then lift the seat to  
access the LH and RH hydro drive area.  
3. Remove accumulated debris from the hydro fan  
cooling guards.  
Battery Disposal  
Clean Debris From Machine  
DANGER  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,  
which is poisonous and can cause severe  
burns. Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or  
if it touches skin can cause severe burns.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the  
machine and cutting deck, especially under deck  
belt shields, around the fuel tank, around engine  
and exhaust area.  
• Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and  
rubber gloves to protect skin and clothing  
when handling electrolyte.  
• Do Not swallow electrolyte.  
Clean Grass Build-Up Under  
Deck  
Federal law states that batteries should not be placed  
in the garbage. Management and disposal practices  
must be within relevant federal, state, or local laws.  
Service Interval: Before each use or daily  
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.  
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and  
remove key. Engage parking brake.  
2. Raise deck to the transport (5 1/2 inch (14 cm)  
cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit  
and support unit using jack stands or equivalent  
support.  
CAUTION  
Raising the mower deck 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.  
3. Clean out any grass build-up from underside of  
deck and in discharge deflector.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating  
condition prior to mower use.  
When a problem occurs, do not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused  
by an empty fuel tank.  
The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. Do not attempt to service or replace major  
items or any items that call for special timing of adjustment procedures (such as valves, governor, etc.). Have  
this work done by your Engine Service Dealer.  
Note: When disconnecting electrical connectors DO NOT pull on the wires to separate the connectors.  
Problem  
Starter does not crank  
Possible Cause  
1. PTO is engaged.  
Corrective Action  
1. Disengage the PTO.  
2. Parking brake is not engaged.  
2. Set the parking brake.  
3. Drive levers are not in neutral lock  
position.  
3. Ensure the drive levers are in the neutral  
lock position.  
4. Battery does not have a full charge.  
4. Charge the battery.  
5. Electrical connections are corroded, loose 5. Check the electrical connections for  
or faulty.  
good contact. Clean connector terminals  
thoroughly with electrical contact cleaner,  
apply dielectric grease and reconnect.  
6. Fuse is blown.  
7. Relay or switch is defective.  
8. Faulty module.  
6. Replace the blown fuse.  
7. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
8. Replace module.  
Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to  
keep running  
1. Fuel tank is empty.  
1. Fill the fuel tank.  
2. Fuel shutoff valve is closed.  
3. Oil level in the crankcase is low.  
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.  
3. Add oil to the crankcase.  
4. The throttle and choke are not in the  
correct position.  
4. Be sure the throttle control is midway  
between the “SLOW” and “FAST”  
positions, and the choke is in the “ON”  
position for a cold engine or the “OFF”  
position for a warm engine.  
5. Dirt in fuel filter.  
5. Replace the fuel filter.  
6. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel  
system.  
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
7. Air cleaner is dirty.  
7. Clean or replace the air cleaner element.  
8. Seat switch is not functioning properly.  
8. Check the seat switch indicator. Replace  
seat if needed.  
9. Electrical connections are corroded, loose 9. Check the electrical connections for  
or faulty.  
good contact. Clean connector terminals  
thoroughly with electrical contact cleaner,  
apply dielectric grease and reconnect.  
10. Relay or switch is defective.  
11. Faulty spark plug.  
12. Spark plug wire is not connected.  
13. Faulty module.  
10. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
11. Clean, adjust or replace spark plug.  
12. Check the spark plug wire connection.  
13. Replace module.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Corrective Action  
Engine loses power  
1. Engine load is excessive  
1. Reduce the ground speed.  
2. Air cleaner is dirty.  
3. Oil level in the crankcase is low.  
2. Clean or replace the air cleaner element.  
3. Add oil to the crankcase.  
4. Cooling fins and air passages for the  
engine are plugged.  
4. Remove the obstructions from the cooling  
fins and air passages.  
5. Dirt in fuel filter.  
5. Replace the fuel filter.  
6. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel  
system.  
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
Engine overheats. (Coolant temperature  
gauge is approaching the red zone or warning  
buzzer emits beep.)  
1. Temperature is increasing on coolant  
temperature gauge.  
1. Refer to Check Engine Coolant Level  
section in the Maintenance.  
2. Coolant level is low.  
2. Refer to Check Engine Coolant Level  
section in the Maintenance.  
3. Debris on or around radiator.  
4. Engine load is excessive.  
5. Oil level in the crankcase is low.  
3. Remove debris.  
4. Reduce the ground speed.  
5. Add oil to the crankcase.  
6. Cooling fins and air passages for the  
engine are plugged.  
6. Remove the obstructions from the cooling  
fins and air passages.  
Mower pulls left or right (with levers fully  
forward)  
1. Tire pressure in drive tires not correct.  
1. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires.  
Machine does not drive  
1. Drive release handle not in “operating”  
position.  
1. Position handle in “operating” position;  
see Drive Wheel Release Valves section  
in Operation.  
2. Drive or pump belt is worn, loose or  
broken.  
2. Change the belt.  
3. Drive or pump belt is off a pulley.  
4. Broken or missing idler spring.  
5. Hydraulic fluid level is low or too hot.  
3. Change the belt.  
4. Replace the spring.  
5. Add hydraulic fluid to reservoir or let it  
cool down.  
Uneven cutting height.  
1. Blade(s) not sharp.  
1. Sharpen the blade(s).  
2. Install new cutting blade(s).  
3. Level mower deck from side-to-side and  
front-to-rear.  
2. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent.  
3. Mower deck is not level.  
4. Underside of mower is dirty.  
5. Tire pressure in drive tires not correct.  
6. Blade spindle bent.  
4. Clean the underside of the mower.  
5. Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires.  
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
7. Tips of adjacent blades are at an uneven  
cutting height. Blades tips should be even  
within 3/16 inch which is approximately  
one blade thickness.  
7. Replace blades, spindles and (or) check  
for damage to mower deck.  
Abnormal vibration  
1. Install new cutting blade(s).  
1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or unbalanced.  
2. Blade mounting bolt is loose.  
3. Engine mounting bolts are loose.  
4. Loose engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade  
pulley.  
2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt.  
3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts.  
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.  
5. Engine pulley is damaged.  
6. Blade spindle is bent.  
5. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
6. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.  
Blades do not rotate.  
1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken.  
1. Check the belt tension.  
2. Install new deck belt.  
3. Install belt on clutch and deck pulleys,  
idlers, and tensioning idler per routing  
decal on deck.  
2. Deck belt is worn, loose or broken.  
3. Deck belt is off pulley.  
4. Broken or missing idler spring.  
5. Drive belt not routed correctly.  
4. Replace the spring.  
5. Refer to belt routing decal on deck.  
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Schematics  
Schematics  
Electrical Diagram — Air–Cooled  
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Schematics  
Electrical Diagram — Liquid–Cooled  
G R E E N  
C A K B L  
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Schematics  
Electrical Logic Schematic — Air-Cooled  
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Electrical Schematic — Liquid-Cooled  
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Hydraulic Diagram  
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Exmark Lazer Z and Lazer Z AS Turf Equipment  
3Year Limited Commercial Warranty  
5Year or 750 Hours Limited Consumer Warranty  
General Warranty Conditions and Products Covered  
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.  
Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company,  
pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and  
conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part on these  
products and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to  
be defective in factory materials or workmanship.  
Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership.  
To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at  
402-223-6375.  
This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third)  
owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences  
upon the date of the original retail purchase.  
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or  
with the assistance provided, contact us at:  
Commercial Warranty Conditions  
This warranty applies to Exmark Lazer Z and Lazer Z AS turf equipment  
sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of three years for commercial  
usage.  
Exmark Customer Service Department  
The Exmark Warranty Company  
2101 Ashland Avenue  
Beatrice, NE 68310  
This warranty includes the cost of parts and labor for a period of two  
years and the cost of parts for one additional year. This warranty does not  
cover pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark  
Service Dealer.  
402-223-6375 or  
Owner’s Responsibilities  
The Exmark Lazer Z or Lazer Z AS equipment, including any defective  
part, must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the  
warranty period. This warranty extends only to turf equipment operated  
under normal conditions. You must read the operator’s manual. You must  
also properly service and maintain your Exmark product as described in  
the operator’s manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by  
a dealer or by you, is at your expense.  
Consumer Warranty Conditions  
This warranty applies to Exmark Lazer Z and Lazer Z AS turf equipment  
sold in the U.S. or Canada for a period of five years or 750 hours  
(whichever occurs first) for residential usage.  
Residential usage means use of the product on the same lot as your home.  
Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and the  
commercial use warranty detailed above would apply.  
General Conditions  
This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor. For the first  
warrantable service repair, Exmark will cover up to $45 for associated  
pick-up and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service  
Dealer. Additional transportation charges may apply, contact your Dealer  
for details.  
The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company with respect  
to this warranty shall be repair or replacement of defective components as  
set forth herein. Neither Exmark nor Exmark Warranty Company  
shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.  
Such damages include but are not limited to:  
Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.  
Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other extraordinary repair  
charges or charges relating to repairs or replacements outside of  
normal business hours at the place of business of the authorized  
Exmark Service Dealer.  
Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the period of  
any warranty, repair or replacement work.  
Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.  
Loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the  
terms of this warranty.  
Warranty Exceptions  
Warranty Exceptions  
• Bags, Belts and Tires  
• Battery  
Warranty Period  
90 days  
1 Year Prorated  
2 years*  
• Engine  
* The Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer. Please  
refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement that is included in  
the literature packet.  
Items and Conditions Not Covered  
This warranty does not cover the following:  
• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and tear, or  
exposure.  
Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or additional cost as  
a result of a claim of breach of warranty.  
Attorney's fees.  
• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel,  
lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.  
No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or  
rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower.  
• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required  
replacement or repair due to normal wear, accidents, or lack of proper  
maintenance.  
• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or supplies,  
including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible with the turf  
equipment or other than as recommended in the operator's manual or  
other operational instructions provided by Exmark.  
All implied warranties of merchantability (that the product is fit for  
ordinary use) and fitness for use (that the product is fit for a  
particular purpose) are limited to the duration of the express  
warranty.  
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential  
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the  
above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.  
There are no other express warranties except for engine and special  
emission system coverage.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state.  
All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service  
Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts.  
G4500-434  
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Service Record  
Date:  
Description of Work Done:  
Service Done By:  
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SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS  
MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS  
CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM  
FULL SUSPENSION SEAT  
DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT  
HITCH KIT  
OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE  
ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)  
SUN SHADE  
TRASH CONTAINER  
LIGHT KIT  
TURF STRIPER  
12V POWER PORT  
ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM  
ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM  
MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM  
OUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS  
CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM  
DUAL-TAIL WHEEL  
SNOW BLADE  
SNOWBLOWER  
FLOOR PAN EXTENDER  
HITCH KIT  
SUN SHADE  
TRASH CONTAINER  
LIGHT KIT  
ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM  
ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM  
WEATHER CAB  
MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM  
ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM (ROPS)  
WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS  
GRASS CATCHER  
TURF STRIPER  
STANDON  
MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM  
Place Model No. and Serial No.  
Label Here (Included in the Literature  
Pack) or Fill in Below  
Date Purchased  
Engine Model No. and Spec. No.  
Engine Serial No. (E/No)  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
© 2009 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc.  
Industrial Park Box 808  
Beatrice, NE 68310  
Part No. 4500-466 Rev. B  
(402) 223-6300  
Fax (402) 223-5489  
Printed in the USA  
All Rights Reserved  
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