Exmark 4500-501 Rev A Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Maintenance
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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.
Remove the key from the ignition switch and
engage parking brake, before you do any
maintenance.
WARNING
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.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the rst 5 hours
Change the engine oil.
After the rst 100 hours
Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specications.
Check the wheel lug nuts.
After the rst 250 hours
Change the hydraulic lter.
Before each use or daily
Check the engine oil level.
Check the mower blades.
Check the safety interlock system.
Check the rollover protections systems (roll bar) pins.
Check the seat belt.
Check for loose hardware.
Check engine coolant level.
Clean the engine cooling system.
Remove accumulated debris from engine.
Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
Every 40 hours
Check the hydraulic oil level.
Check the tire pressures.
Check the condition of the belts.
Grease the height adjustment shaft bearings.
Grease the rear deck struts.
Drain fuel lter/water separator.
Every 50 hours
Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine
Owner’s Manual for additional information.)
Clean the engine cooling system.
Every 100 hours
Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
Every 160 hours
Lubricate the brake handle pivot.
Lubricate the brake rod bushings.
Lubricate the motion control bronze bushings.
Every 200 hours
Grease the brake brackets.
Every 400 hours
Replace the fuel lter/water separator (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
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