Maintenance
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Engage parking brake.
2. Wait until the unit cools before checking the
hydraulic oil.
3. Check expansion tank and if necessary add
Exmark Premium Hydro Oil to the FULL COLD
line (see
Figure 22).
Figure 22
1. Engine 2. Expansion tank
Check Tire Pressures
Service Interval: Every 50 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. Check tire pressure in caster tires.
5. Inate caster tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
Check Condition Of Belts
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove left and right belt shields on deck and
lower the deck to inspect deck drive belt.
3. Check under machine to inspect the pump drive
belt.
Note: No adjustments are required for belt
tension.
Lubricate Grease Fittings
Note: See chart for service intervals.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Lubricate ttings with one to two pumps of
NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease.
Refer to the following chart for tting locations
and lubrication schedule.
Lubrication Chart
Fitting
Locations
Initial
Pumps
Number of
Places
Service
Interval
1. Deck and
Pump Idler
Pivot
1 2
50 hours
2. Front
Caster Axles
1 2
25 hours
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
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