Exmark 4500-466 manual Deck Removal, Pump Drive Belt Tension, Deck Belt Tension

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Maintenance

Deck Removal

Before servicing or removing the deck, the spring loaded deck arms must be locked out.

WARNING

Deck lift arm assemblies have stored energy. Removing the deck with out releasing the stored energy can cause serious injury or death.

Do Not attempt to disassemble the deck from the front frame without locking out the stored energy.

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.

2.Remove the height adjustment pin and lower the deck to the ground.

3.Place the height adjustment pin in the 3 inch (7.6 cm) cutting height location. This locks the deck lift arms in the lowest position when the deck is removed.

4.Remove the floorpan and belt shields.

5.Insert 1/2 inch socket driver into the square hole on the idler bracket and carefully rotate the deck idler counterclockwise to remove the belt.

6.Remove and retain the hardware on both sides of the deck as shown in Figure 31.

Figure 31

1.Panhard rod (right side only)

2.Deck strut

3.Rear deck lift attachment shoulder bolt and nut.

4.Front deck lift attachment shoulder bolt and nut.

7.Disconnect the deck strut and panhard from the deck.

8.Raise the front of the machine and slide the deck left or right to remove.

9.Lower the front of the machine.

Pump Drive Belt Tension

Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.

Deck Belt Tension

Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.

Adjusting the Parking Brake

Service Interval: After the first 100 hours

Every 500 hours thereafter

Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly.

1.Drive the machine onto a level surface.

2.Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.

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

4.Raise the back of the machine up and support the machine with jack stands.

5.Remove the rear tires from the machine.

6.Remove any debris from the brake area.

7.Rotate the drive wheel release handle to the “released” position. Refer to the Drive Wheel Release Valves section in Operation.

8.Disengage the park brake.

9.Using hands and fingers only, push the caliper lever arm to engage the brake pads on the rotor until the lever stops. While holding the lever at the stopped position, use the other hand or fingers to pull the cable threaded end tight through the swivel. Spin the standard nut against the swivel (see Figure 32).

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The Exmark 4500-466 is a cutting-edge zero-turn mower designed for those who demand precision, reliability, and efficiency in their lawn care routines. As part of Exmark's celebrated lineup, the 4500-466 delivers exceptional performance and versatility, making it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial users.

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