Exmark VH15KA483, VH15KA362 manual Maintenance & Adjustments, Periodic Maintenance

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4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Remove the key from the ignition switch and/or 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

POTENTIAL HAZARD

The engine can become very hot.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

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

4.1PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

4.1.1Check engine oil level:

Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual

a)Make sure engine is on a level surface. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

b)Check with engine cool.

c)Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick (DO NOT screw into place). Remove dipstick and check oil level.

d)If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s Manual to bring the oil level up to the “Full” mark on the dipstick.

DO NOT OVERFILL.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with oil level below the “LOW” (or “ADD”) mark or over the “FULL” mark.

4.1.2Clean engine air cooling system:

Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual

a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).

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VH15KA362, VH15KA483 specifications

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