Exmark 4501-191 Rev.A Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ....................... 9
Specications ........................................................14
Model Numbers .............................................14
Systems ..........................................................14
Dimensions....................................................15
Torque Requirements .....................................16
Product Overview .................................................16
Operation ..............................................................17
Controls.........................................................17
Operating Instructions ...................................18
Recommended Gasoline.................................19
Checking the Engine Oil Level........................20
Starting the Engine.........................................20
Operating the Blades ......................................21
Stopping the Engine .......................................21
The Safety Interlock System............................22
Driving Forward or Backward.........................22
Stopping the Machine.....................................24
Adjusting the Height of Cut ............................24
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers......................24
Positioning the Seat ........................................25
Changing the Seat Ride Suspension .................26
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers ..............26
Pushing the Machine by Hand.........................26
Side Discharge................................................27
Transporting ..................................................27
Operating Tips ..............................................28
Maintenance ..........................................................30
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ............30
Premaintenance Procedures ...............................31
Raising the Seat ..............................................31
Periodic Maintenance ........................................31
Lubrication.....................................................31
Engine Maintenance.......................................32
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................32
Servicing the Spark Plug .................................34
Cleaning the Blower Housing..........................35
Fuel System Maintenance ...............................35
Servicing the Emissions Filter.........................35
Electrical System Maintenance........................36
Charging the Battery.......................................36
Drive System Maintenance .............................39
Checking the Tire Pressure .............................39
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level....................39
Changing the Hydraulic System Filter and
Oil..............................................................40
Mower Maintenance.......................................42
Servicing the Cutting Blades ...........................42
Leveling the Mower Deck...............................45
Mower Belt Maintenance ................................48
Replacing the Discharge Deector..................50
Cleaning ............................................................52
Washing the Underside of the Mower..............52
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area ...........................................................52
Storage ..................................................................53
Cleaning and Storage ......................................53
Troubleshooting ....................................................54
Schematics ............................................................56
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