Exmark 4500-450 manual Quest

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QUEST®

For Serial Nos.

790,000 & Higher

Part No. 4500-450 Rev. A

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents Safety Alert Symbol SafetySafe Operating Practices General OperationSlope Operation ServiceChildren TowingGeneral Service Exmark Riding Mower Safety93-7009 Safety and Instructional Decals109-6035 116-0532 PTO Symbols 109-8965 Model Numbers SpecificationsSystems Dimensions Torque Requirements Product OverviewControls OperationOperating Instructions Think Safety FirstParking Brake Lever Height-of-Cut Foot LeverRecommended Gasoline Checking the Engine Oil Level Using Stabilizer/ConditionerStarting the Engine Gasoline/Alcohol blendsStopping the Engine Operating the BladesEngaging the Blades Disengaging the BladesUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemTesting the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or BackwardStopping the Machine Adjusting the Height of CutForward BackwardGround. Do Not adjust rollers to support the deck Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersPositioning the Seat Changing the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Motion Control LeversPushing the Machine by Hand Transporting Side DischargeTo Operate the Machine Transporting a UnitOperating Tips Keep the Underside of the Mower Clean When StoppingBlade Maintenance Cutting SpeedRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceRaising the Seat Accessing the BatteryLubrication Greasing the BearingsServicing the Air Cleaner Engine MaintenanceServicing Paper Element Checking the Oil Level Servicing the Engine OilChanging the Oil and Filter Remove the foam sleeve from the elementChecking the Hydraulic Oil Level Servicing the Spark Plug Change the Hydraulic System FilterInstalling the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingRemoving the Spark Plug Checking the Spark PlugElectrical System Maintenance Fuel System MaintenanceReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel filter is in the fuel line between the tank and engineRemoving the Battery Charging the BatteryCharging the Battery Servicing the Fuses and Relay Installing the BatteryMower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Inspecting the BladesChecking for Loose Blades or Damaged Spring Disc Washers Removing the BladesInstalling the Blades Mower Belt MaintenanceSharpening the Blades Inspecting the BeltsOff the clutch pulley as shown in and Figure Leveling the Mower DeckFront-to-Rear Blade Slope Adjusting the Blade SlopeDeck lift arm Deck hanger Float retaining nut Locate items shown in Figure Replacing the Discharge DeflectorWashing the Underside of the Mower Tracking AdjustmentMaintenance Storage Cleaning and StorageProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Diagram SchematicsElectrical Logic Schematic Exmark Quest Turf Equipment Service Record Page Page See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options