Maintenance
2. Remove caster wheel from caster forks.
3. Remove seal guards from the wheel hub.
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.
5. Pry out seals, and inspect bearings for wear or
damage and replace if necessary.
6. Pack the bearings with a NGLI grade #1
multi-purpose grease.
7. Insert one bearing, one new seal into the wheel.
Note: Seals (Exmark P/N 103-0063) must be
replaced.
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 ats 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.
9. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel
on the side of the wheel with the new seal and
bearing.
10. With the open end of the wheel facing up, ll
the area inside the wheel around the axle full of
NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease.
11. Insert the second bearing and new seal into the
wheel.
12. Apply a thread locking adhesive to the 2nd spacer
nut and thread onto the axle with the wrench ats
facing outward.
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.
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.
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.
Change Fuel Filter
Service Interval: As required
A fuel lter is installed between the fuel tank and the
engine. Replace when necessary.
Replacement Filters
Kawasaki Kawasaki
P/N 49019-7005
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 100 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
(Every 250 hours if using
Mobil 1 15W50)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
allow engine to cool. Remove key and engage
parking brake.
2. Locate the two lters under the transmissions.
Remove lter guards.
3. Carefully clean area around lters. It is important
that no dirt or contamination enter hydraulic
system.
4. Unscrew lters to remove and allow oil to drain
from drive system.
Important: Before reinstalling new lters,
apply a thin coat of Exmark Premium Hydro
Oil on the surface of the lters rubber seal.
Turn the lters clockwise until rubber seal
contacts the lter adapter then tighten the lter
an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn.
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