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Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests,
Do Not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK
SERVICE DEALER.
Important: It is essential that operator safety
mechanisms be connected and in proper
operating condition prior to use for mowing.
Check Rollover Protections
Systems (Roll Bar) Pins
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Make sure latch pin and hair pin are fully installed
and lanyard is in good condition.
Check Seat Belt
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Visually inspect seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper
operation of retractor and buckle. Replace before
operating if damaged.
Check for Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware
or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware
or correct the problem before operating.
Service Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 50 hours (May
need more often under
severe conditions. See
the Engine Owner’s
Manual for additional
information.)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Tilt seat forward and raise hood to gain access
to the air cleaner.
• For 27HP Kohler & 31HP Briggs & Stratton
Units:
A. Loosen retaining clips and remove air
cleaner compartment cover.
B. Remove paper element. Check the
condition of the paper element. Replace if
dirty, bent or damaged.
C. 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.
D. Do Not wash or use pressurized air to
clean paper element or inner element.
E. Reinstall elements. Position the cover so
that the rubber dust ejector is pointing
downward and secure with retaining clips.
• For 23 HP Kohler Units:
A. Remove foam pre-cleaner element and
wash in warm water with detergent. Rinse
until all traces of detergent are eliminated
and squeeze out excess water (Do Not
wring). Air dry. Saturate with engine oil
and squeeze out excess oil.
B. Check paper element. Do Not wash or
use pressurized air to clean paper element.
Replace if dirty, bent or damaged.
C. Reinstall foam pre-cleaner to paper
element, then reinstall paper element and
cover.
Change Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the rst 5 hours
Every 100 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes rst)
(May need more often
under severe conditions.)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Tilt seat forward and raise hood to gain access
to the engine area.
3. Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
4. Fit hose in literature pack over oil drain valve.
Rotate the valve 1/4 counterclockwise and gently
pull outward to open the valve. Allow the oil to
drain, then close the valve by pushing inward and
rotating 1/4 turn clockwise. Remove and retain
the hose for future use.
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