Exmark E-Series manual Recommended Maintenance Schedules

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Maintenance

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

WARNING

While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.

Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).

WARNING

The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.

Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service

Maintenance Procedure

Interval

 

 

 

 

 

After the first 5 hours

Change the engine oil.

 

 

 

After the first 100 hours

Change the hydraulic filter and fluid.

 

 

 

• Check the engine oil level.

 

Check the mower blades.

 

• Check the safety interlock system.

 

• Check the rollover protections systems (roll bar) knobs.

 

• Check the seat belt.

Before each use or daily

Check for loose hardware.

 

• Check the hydraulic oil level in the expansion tank.

 

• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.

 

• Clean the hydro fan cooling guards.

 

• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.

 

• Clean the grass build-up from under the cutting deck.

 

 

 

Every 25 hours

Grease the front caster axles.

 

 

 

• Check the tire pressures.

Every 50 hours

• Check the condition of the belts.

• Grease the deck and pump idler pivot.

 

 

• Check spark arrester (if equipped).

 

 

 

• Check the air cleaner; replace if dirty or damaged. (May need more often under severe

Every 100 hours

 

conditions. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for additional information.)

• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)

 

 

• Remove the engine shrouds and clean the cooling fins.

 

 

 

Every 200 hours

Check the spark plugs.

 

 

 

• Replace the emissions air intake filter.

Every 500 hours

Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (Every 250 hours if using Mobil 1 15W50)

 

• Check the park brake adjustment.

 

 

 

Monthly

Check the battery charge.

 

 

 

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Contents Pioneer E-SERIES California Introduction Contents Training SafetySafety Alert Symbol Safe Operating PracticesSafety Slope Operation OperationMaintenance and Storage Using the Rollover Protection System RopsSafety Safety Safety and Instructional Decals 109-6014 116-1119 107-2102 116-1121 116-3303 116-4465 116-4430 Specifications Model NumbersSystems Cutting Deck DimensionsHydrostatic Ground Drive System Tires & WheelsTorque Requirements Choke Control Product Overview OperationControls Motion Control LeversHour Meter Ignition Switch Fuel Shut-Off ValveThrottle Control Brake LeverDrive Wheel Release Valves PTO Engagement SwitchTransport Lock Pre-StartOperating Instructions Deck Lift PedalOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Starting the EngineEngaging the PTO Disengaging the PTO Stopping the EngineDriving the Machine Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Adjusting the Cutting HeightTransporting Transporting a UnitLoading a Unit Operation Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceCheck Battery Charge Recommended Jump Starting ProcedureCheck Engine Oil Level Check Mower Blades Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existService Dealer Check Safety Interlock SystemCheck for Loose Hardware Service Air CleanerCheck Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Knobs Check Seat BeltCheck Spark Plugs Check Tire PressuresCheck Condition Of Belts Lubricate Grease FittingsChange Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid Service Interval After the first 100 hoursDielectric Grease Check Spark Arrester if equippedThread Locking Adhesives Copper-Based Anti-seizeDeck Leveling Adjusting the Blade SlopeAdjusting the Parking Brake Pump Drive Belt TensionDeck Belt Tension Full Forward Tracking Adjustment Motion Control Handle AdjustmentMotion Control Linkage Adjustment Electric Clutch Adjustment Adjusting the Seat Ride SuspensionClean Debris From Machine Clean Engine and Exhaust System AreaRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Clean Hydro Fan Cooling FinsBattery Disposal Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingSee Drive Wheel Release Valves section Electrical Diagram SchematicsElectrical Logic Schematic Pioneer E-Series Turf Equipment Page Page Date Description of Work Done Service Done By Service RecordPage This page may be copied for personal use See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options