Exmark 4500-450 manual Introduction

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Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

You may contact Exmark directly at www.Exmark.com for product and accessory information or help finding a dealer.

Whenever you need service, genuine Exmark parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Exmark Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided.

Figure 1

Behind the seat

1.Model and serial number location

Model No.

Serial No.

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents General Operation SafetySafety Alert Symbol Safe Operating PracticesTowing ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenGeneral Service Exmark Riding Mower Safety93-7009 Safety and Instructional Decals109-6035 116-0532 PTO Symbols 109-8965 Specifications Model NumbersSystems Dimensions Torque Requirements Product OverviewControls OperationHeight-of-Cut Foot Lever Think Safety FirstOperating Instructions Parking Brake LeverRecommended Gasoline Gasoline/Alcohol blends Using Stabilizer/ConditionerChecking the Engine Oil Level Starting the EngineDisengaging the Blades Operating the BladesStopping the Engine Engaging the BladesDriving Forward or Backward Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Testing the Safety Interlock SystemBackward Adjusting the Height of CutStopping the Machine ForwardAdjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Ground. Do Not adjust rollers to support the deckPositioning the Seat Adjusting the Motion Control Levers Changing the Seat Ride SuspensionPushing the Machine by Hand Transporting a Unit Side DischargeTransporting To Operate the MachineOperating Tips Cutting Speed When StoppingKeep the Underside of the Mower Clean Blade MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceGreasing the Bearings Accessing the BatteryRaising the Seat LubricationEngine Maintenance Servicing the Air CleanerServicing Paper Element Remove the foam sleeve from the element Servicing the Engine OilChecking the Oil Level Changing the Oil and FilterChecking the Hydraulic Oil Level Servicing the Spark Plug Change the Hydraulic System FilterChecking the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingInstalling the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugFuel filter is in the fuel line between the tank and engine Fuel System MaintenanceElectrical System Maintenance Replacing the Fuel FilterCharging the Battery Removing the BatteryCharging the Battery Servicing the Fuses and Relay Installing the BatteryInspecting the Blades Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureMower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Before Inspecting or Servicing the BladesChecking for Loose Blades or Damaged Spring Disc Washers Removing the BladesInspecting the Belts Mower Belt MaintenanceInstalling the Blades Sharpening the BladesOff 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