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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—Service
the air cleaner. (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. See Engine Owner’s Manual for cleaning
instructions.
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. Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
3. The oil drain is located on right hand side of
engine. Place pan under machine to catch oil. Fit
hose in literature pack over oil drain valve. Rotate
valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise and gently pull
outward to open valve. Allow oil to drain, then
close valve by pushing inward and rotating 1/4
turn clockwise. Remove and retain the hose for
future use.
4. Replace the oil lter every other oil change. Clean
around oil lter and unscrew lter to remove.
Before reinstalling new lter, apply a thin coating
of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn
lter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the lter
adapter then tighten lter an additional 1/2 to
3/4 turn.
5. Clean around oil ll cap and remove cap. Fill to
specied capacity and replace cap.
6. Use oil recommended in engine owner’s manual.
Do Not overll. Start the engine and check for
leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil level.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Engage parking brake. Allow engine to cool.
2. Clean area around hydraulic expansion reservoir.
Oil level should be at the FULL COLD line on
expansion reservoir. If not, add oil. Use only
Exmark Premium Hydro oil. Replace hydraulic
reservoir cap and tighten until snug. Do Not
overtighten. Do Not overll.
Check Tire Pressures
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Check tire pressure in drive tires.
3. Inate drive tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
4. Semi-pneumatic caster tires do not need to be
inated.
Note: Do Not add any type of tire liner or foam
ll material to the tires. Excessive loads created by
foam lled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive
system, frame, and other components. Foam lling
tires will void the warranty.
Check Condition Of Belts
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Check under engine deck to check pump drive
belt.
3. Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift
up oor pan to inspect deck drive belt.
4. For belt adjustment, see the Pump Drive Belt
and Deck Belt Tension Adjustment sections.
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