Exmark 4500-497 manual Recommended Maintenance Schedules

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Maintenance

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

WARNING

While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.

Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).

WARNING

The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.

Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service

Maintenance Procedure

Interval

 

 

 

 

 

After the first 5 hours

Change the engine oil.

 

 

 

After the first 100 hours

Check the wheel hub locknuts torque specification.

 

 

 

After the first 250 hours

Change the hydraulic filter.

 

 

 

• Check the engine oil level.

 

• Check the safety interlock system.

 

• Check the rollover protections systems (roll bar) pins.

Before each use or daily

Check the seat belt.

 

Check for loose hardware.

 

• Clean the engine cooling system.

 

• Remove accumulated debris from engine.

 

 

 

• Check the hydraulic oil level.

 

• Check the tire pressures.

Every 40 hours

Check the condition of the belts.

 

• Grease hitch and cylinder pivots.

 

• Grease the dual tail wheel pivot (if applicable).

 

 

Every 50 hours

• Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine

 

Owner’s Manual for additional information.)

 

 

 

 

 

Every 80 hours

Remove the engine shrouds and clean the cooling fins.

 

 

Every 100 hours

• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)

• Grease the fold pivot pin.

 

 

 

 

• Lubricate the brake handle pivot.

 

• Lubricate the brake rod bushings.

Every 160 hours

Lubricate the motion control bronze bushings.

 

• Lubricate the steering linkage rod ends.

 

• Check the spark plugs.

 

 

 

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Contents Frontrunnertm California Introduction Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolSafe Operating Practices TrainingSafety Operation Using the Rollover Protection System Rops Slope OperationMaintenance and Storage Safety Safety and Instructional Decals 109-2355 109-2356 109-2358 109-2377 109-2396 109-7413 116-1003 109-2360 Specifications Model NumbersSystems Hydrostatic Ground Drive System Tires & WheelsCutting Deck Dimensions Torque RequirementsProduct Overview OperationControls Pre-Start Operating Instructions Raise the Rollover Protection System RopsOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Starting the EngineDriving the Machine Disengaging the PTOStopping the Engine Transporting Transporting a UnitLoading a Unit Maintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesCheck Battery Charge Check Engine Oil LevelCheck Safety Interlock System Engine must initiate shutdownCheck Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Pins Service Air CleanerCheck Seat Belt Check for Loose HardwareCheck Auxiliary Hydraulic Oil Level Check Tire PressuresCheck Condition Of Belts Lubricate Grease FittingsLubricate Rear Caster Wheel Hubs Pumps PlacesLubricate Motion Control Shaft Lubricate Brake Handle PivotLubricate Brake Rod Bushings Lubricate Motion Control Bronze BushingsFuel Tank Mounting Hardware Specifications Change Hydraulic System FilterCheck Wheel Hub Locknuts Thread Locking AdhesivesPump Drive Belt Replacement Park Brake AdjustmentDielectric Grease Pump Drive Belt TensionMotion Control Linkage Adjustment Weight Transfer Spring Adjustment Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load Adjustment Clutch ShimFeeler gauge Brake mounting bolt Cleaning Clean Engine Cooling SystemRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Battery DisposalWaste Disposal Motor Oil DisposalTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTroubleshooting Schematics Ignition SwitchIgnition Switch 31HPElectrical Logic Schematic 27HP Kohler Black / Grey Rown BElectrical Logic Schematic 31HP Briggs & Stratton VioletHydraulic Diagram Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment Page Page Service Record Page Page See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options