Exmark 4500-450 manual Contents

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Contents
Introduction	3
Safety	5
Safety Alert Symbol	5
Safe Operating Practices	5
Safety and Instructional Decals	8
Specifications	13
Model Numbers	13
Systems	13
Dimensions	14
Torque Requirements	15
Product Overview	15
Operation	16
Controls	16
Operating Instructions	17
Recommended Gasoline	18
Checking the Engine Oil Level	19
Starting the Engine	19
Operating the Blades	20
Stopping the Engine	20
The Safety Interlock System	21
Driving Forward or Backward	21
Stopping the Machine	22
Adjusting the Height of Cut	22
Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers	23
Positioning the Seat	23
Changing the Seat Ride Suspension	24
Adjusting the Motion Control Levers	24
Pushing the Machine by Hand	24
Side Discharge	25
Transporting	25
Operating Tips	26
Maintenance	28
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)	28
Premaintenance Procedures	29
Raising the Seat	29
Accessing the Battery	29
Periodic Maintenance	29
Lubrication	29
Engine Maintenance	30
Servicing the Engine Oil	31
Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level	32
Change the Hydraulic System Filter	33
Servicing the Spark Plug	33
Cleaning the Blower Housing	34
Fuel System Maintenance	35
Electrical System Maintenance	35
Charging the Battery	36
Servicing the Fuses and Relay	37
Drive System Maintenance	38

Checking the Tire Pressure	38
Mower Maintenance	38
Servicing the Cutting Blades	38
Mower Belt Maintenance	40
Leveling the Mower Deck	41
Adjusting the Blade Slope	42
Replacing the Discharge Deflector	44
Adjustments	45
Tracking Adjustment	45
Cleaning	45
Washing the Underside of the Mower	45
Storage	47
Cleaning and Storage	47
Troubleshooting	48
Schematics	50

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolSafe Operating Practices General OperationService Slope OperationChildren TowingExmark Riding Mower Safety General ServiceSafety and Instructional Decals 93-7009109-6035 116-0532 PTO Symbols 109-8965 Model Numbers SpecificationsSystems Dimensions Product Overview Torque RequirementsOperation ControlsThink Safety First Operating InstructionsParking Brake Lever Height-of-Cut Foot LeverRecommended Gasoline Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Checking the Engine Oil LevelStarting the Engine Gasoline/Alcohol blendsOperating the Blades Stopping the EngineEngaging the Blades Disengaging the BladesSafety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock SystemTesting the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or BackwardAdjusting the Height of Cut Stopping the MachineForward 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 Side Discharge TransportingTo Operate the Machine Transporting a UnitOperating Tips When Stopping Keep the Underside of the Mower CleanBlade Maintenance Cutting SpeedMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesAccessing the Battery Raising the SeatLubrication Greasing the BearingsServicing the Air Cleaner Engine MaintenanceServicing Paper Element Servicing the Engine Oil Checking the Oil LevelChanging the Oil and Filter Remove the foam sleeve from the elementChecking the Hydraulic Oil Level Change the Hydraulic System Filter Servicing the Spark PlugCleaning the Blower Housing Installing the Spark PlugRemoving the Spark Plug Checking the Spark PlugFuel System Maintenance Electrical System MaintenanceReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel filter is in the fuel line between the tank and engineRemoving the Battery Charging the BatteryCharging the Battery Installing the Battery Servicing the Fuses and RelayDrive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting BladesBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Inspecting the BladesRemoving the Blades Checking for Loose Blades or Damaged Spring Disc WashersMower Belt Maintenance Installing the BladesSharpening the Blades Inspecting the BeltsLeveling the Mower Deck Off the clutch pulley as shown in and FigureAdjusting the Blade Slope Front-to-Rear Blade SlopeDeck lift arm Deck hanger Float retaining nut Replacing the Discharge Deflector Locate items shown in FigureTracking Adjustment Washing the Underside of the MowerMaintenance Cleaning and Storage StorageTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Schematics DiagramElectrical Logic Schematic Exmark Quest Turf Equipment Service Record Page Page See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options