Exmark 312 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Maintenance
Replacement Filters
Kohler
Kohler P/N 24 050 13
Kawasaki Kawasaki
P/N 49019-7005
Kohler EFI
Kohler P/N 25 050 42
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.
Change Hydraulic System
Filter and Fluid
Service Interval: After the rst 250 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
Note: Only use Exmark Hydro Filter–Part No.
116-0164 for summer or winter.
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.
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. Remove the pump drive belt.
4. Place a catch pan under the hydro.
5. Carefully clean area around the lters. It is
important that no dirt or contamination enter the
hydraulic system.
6. Using a socket, unscrew lters to remove and
allow oil to drain.
7. Before installing the new lters, apply a thin coat
of Exmark Premium Hydro Oil on the surface
of the two rubber seals.
8. Install the new lters 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:
Hydro Oil
Service Interval
Exmark Premium Hydro
Oil (Preferred)
After rst 250 hours
*Every 500 hours
thereafter
Mobil 1 15W50 After rst 250 hours
*Every 250 hours
thereafter
*May need more often under severe conditions.
10. Remove the catch pan and properly dispose of
hydro oil and lter according to local codes.
11. Re-install the pump drive belt.
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.
13. Remove the jack stands.
Note: Do Not change the hydraulic system oil
(except for what can be drained when changing lter),
unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been
extremely hot.
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic
system by introducing contaminants into the system.
Wheel Hub - Slotted Nut
Torque Specication
Service Interval: After the rst 100 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
Torque the slotted nut to 211-260 ft-lb (286-352
N-m).
Note: Do Not use anti-seize on wheel hub.
Check Spark Arrester
(if equipped)
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
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