Exmark 4500-450 manual Maintenance

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Maintenance

Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process.

8.Run the mower again for one to three minutes to remove excess water.

WARNING

A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death.

•Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using mower again.

•Plug any hole(s) in mower with bolts and locknuts.

•Never put your hands or feet under the mower or through openings in the mower.

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents Safe Operating Practices SafetySafety Alert Symbol General OperationChildren ServiceSlope Operation 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 ControlsParking Brake Lever Think Safety FirstOperating Instructions Height-of-Cut Foot LeverRecommended Gasoline Starting the Engine Using Stabilizer/ConditionerChecking the Engine Oil Level Gasoline/Alcohol blendsEngaging the Blades Operating the BladesStopping the Engine Disengaging the BladesTesting the Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or BackwardForward Adjusting the Height of CutStopping the Machine 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 To Operate the Machine Side DischargeTransporting Transporting a UnitOperating Tips Blade Maintenance When StoppingKeep the Underside of the Mower Clean Cutting SpeedMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesLubrication Accessing the BatteryRaising the Seat Greasing the BearingsServicing the Air Cleaner Engine MaintenanceServicing Paper Element Changing the Oil and Filter Servicing the Engine OilChecking the Oil Level Remove the foam sleeve from the elementChecking the Hydraulic Oil Level Change the Hydraulic System Filter Servicing the Spark PlugRemoving the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingInstalling the Spark Plug Checking the Spark PlugReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel System MaintenanceElectrical System Maintenance 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 RelayBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureMower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Inspecting the BladesRemoving the Blades Checking for Loose Blades or Damaged Spring Disc WashersSharpening the Blades Mower Belt MaintenanceInstalling the Blades Inspecting the BeltsLeveling the Mower Deck Off the clutch pulley as shown in and FigureAdjusting the Blade Slope Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Deck 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