Exmark 4500-450 manual Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level

Maintenance

3.Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

4.Clean the area around the drain plug and on the machine frame. Place a pan underneath machine directly below the drain hole in the frame as shown in Figure 21.

Figure 21

1. Oil drain 3. Pan

2.Oil drain plug

5.Remove the oil drain plug (Figure 21 ). Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick (Figure 20).

Figure 22

1. Oil filter 2. Gasket

6.Be sure to allow ample time for complete drainage.

7.Remove the old filter and wipe off the mounting pad (Figure 22).

8.When the oil has drained completely, install the oil drain plug. Tighten the plug to 14 N-m (125

in-lb) torque. Wipe up any excess oil on the frame (Figure 21 ).

Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center.

9.Apply a thin film of clean oil to the rubber gasket on the new filter.

10.Install the replacement oil filter to the mounting pad. Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the pad, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn (Figure 22).

11.Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube—use oil recommended in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

12.Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into place.

13.Check the oil level (Figure 20); refer to Checking the Oil Level.

14.Slowly add additional oil to bring it to the full mark. Do Not overfill.

15.Install the oil fill cap/dipstick and push firmly into place.

16.Start the engine and check for leaks.

Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Check expansion tank and if necessary add Exmark Premium Hydro oil to the FULL COLD line.

Figure 23

1. Engine 2. Expansion tank

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