Exmark E-Series Check Mower Blades, Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions exist

Page 29

Maintenance

DANGER

Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked, frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an open/shorted battery cell, can cause an explosion resulting in serious personal injury.

Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions exist.

2.Make sure the booster is a good and fully charged lead acid battery at 12.6 volts or greater. Use properly sized jumper cables (4 to 6 AWG) with short lengths to reduce voltage drop between systems. Make sure the cables are color coded or labeled for the correct polarity.

CAUTION

Connecting the jumper cables incorrectly (wrong polarity) can immediately damage the electrical system.

Be certain of battery terminal polarity and jumper cable polarity when hooking up batteries.

Note: The following instructions are adapted from the SAE J1494 Rev. Dec. 2001 – Battery Booster Cables – Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice (SAE – Society of Automotive Engineers).

WARNING

Batteries contain acid and produce explosive gases.

Shield the eyes and face from the batteries at all times.

Do Not lean over the batteries.

Note: Be sure the vent caps are tight and level. Place a damp cloth, if available, over any vent caps on both batteries. Be sure the vehicles do not touch and that both electrical systems are off and at the same rated system voltage. These instructions are for negative ground systems only.

3.Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery that is wired to the starter or solenoid as shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18

1.Positive (+) cable on discharged battery

2.Positive (+) cable on booster battery

3.Negative (–) cable on the booster battery

4.Negative (–) cable on the engine block

5.Booster battery

6.Discharged battery

7.Engine block

4.Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery.

5.Connect the black negative (–) cable to the other terminal (negative) of the booster battery.

6.MAKE THE FINAL CONNECTION ON THE ENGINE BLOCK OF THE STALLED VEHICLE (NOT TO THE NEGATIVE POST) AWAY FROM THE BATTERY. STAND BACK.

7.Start the vehicle and remove the cables in the reverse order of connection (the engine block (black) connection is the first to disconnect).

Check Mower Blades

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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

2.Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in the Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck section.

3.Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required.

4.Reinstall the blades (if they were removed) in the following order:

A. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft.

29

Image 29
Contents Pioneer E-SERIES California Introduction Contents Safety Alert Symbol SafetySafe Operating Practices TrainingSafety 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 Systems SpecificationsModel Numbers Hydrostatic Ground Drive System DimensionsTires & Wheels Cutting DeckTorque Requirements Controls Product Overview OperationMotion Control Levers Choke ControlThrottle Control Ignition Switch Fuel Shut-Off ValveBrake Lever Hour MeterDrive Wheel Release Valves PTO Engagement SwitchOperating Instructions Pre-StartDeck Lift Pedal Transport LockEngaging the PTO Open the Fuel Shut-Off ValveStarting the Engine Driving the Machine Disengaging the PTOStopping the Engine Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Adjusting the Cutting HeightLoading a Unit TransportingTransporting a Unit Operation Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceCheck Engine Oil Level Check Battery ChargeRecommended Jump Starting Procedure Check Mower Blades Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existService Dealer Check Safety Interlock SystemCheck Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Knobs Service Air CleanerCheck Seat Belt Check for Loose HardwareCheck Condition Of Belts Check Tire PressuresLubricate Grease Fittings Check Spark PlugsChange Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid Service Interval After the first 100 hoursThread Locking Adhesives Check Spark Arrester if equippedCopper-Based Anti-seize Dielectric GreaseDeck Leveling Adjusting the Blade SlopeDeck Belt Tension Adjusting the Parking BrakePump Drive Belt Tension Full Forward Tracking Adjustment Motion Control Handle AdjustmentMotion Control Linkage Adjustment Electric Clutch Adjustment Adjusting the Seat Ride SuspensionRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Clean Engine and Exhaust System AreaClean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins Clean Debris From MachineBattery 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