Specications
Specications
Model Numbers
Serial Nos: 312,000,000 and Higher
QTE651KA421; QTE691KA501; QTS691KA502
Systems
Engine
• Engine Specications: See your Engine Owner’s
Manual
• Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4-Cycle Premium
Engine Oil
• RPM:
Full Speed: 3300 ±100 (max) RPM (No Load)
Idle: 1650 (min) RPM
Fuel System
• Capacity: 3.0 gal. (11.4 L)
• Fuel Recommendations:
– For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher
((R+M)/2 rating method).
– Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or
15% MTBE by volume is acceptable.
– Do Not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such
as E15 or E85) with more than 10% ethanol
by volume. Performance problems and/or
engine damage may result which may not be
covered under warranty.
– Do Not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do Not store fuel either in the fuel tank or
fuel containers over the winter unless a fuel
stabilizer is used.
– Do Not add oil to gasoline.
• Fuel Filter:
Kawasaki P/N 49019-7005
Electrical System
• Charging System: Flywheel Alternator
• Charging Capacity: 15 amps
• Battery Type: 195 CCA
• Battery Voltage: 12 Volt
• Polarity: Negative Ground
• Fuses: One 30 amp, one 25 amp; blade type
Safety Interlock System
• PTO must be disengaged, motion control levers
out (brake engaged) to start engine. (It is not
necessary for the operator to be in the seat to
start the engine.)
• Operator must be in seat when PTO is engaged
or motion control levers are moved in or engine
will stop.
Operator Controls
• Steering and Motion Control:
Note: Motion control levers are adjustable to
two heights.
– Separate levers, on each side of the console,
control speed and direction of travel of the
respective drive wheels.
– Steering is controlled by varying the position
of the levers relative to each other.
– Moving motion control levers outward (in
slots) locks the drive system in neutral and
applies the parking brake.
• PTO Engagement Switch: Engages electric clutch
(to drive belt) which engages mower blades.
• Deck Height Adjustment Lever: Sets cutting
height to desired position.
• Deck Lift Assist Lever: Foot pedal that assists in
raising the deck.
Seat
• Type:
– 42 inch unit: Standard seat with high back,
foam padded with spring suspension and
armrests.
– 50 inch unit: Two tone upholstered seat with
spring suspension and armrests.
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