Exmark 850000 AND HIGHER manual Operating Instructions, Recommended Gasoline

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Operation

Parking Brake Lever

Located on left side of the console (Figure 3).

The brake lever engages a parking brake on the drive wheels.

Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake.

Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake.

Height-of-Cut Foot Lever

The height of cut lever allows the operator to lower and raise the deck from the seated position (Figure 3). When the lever is moved forward, away from the operator the deck is raised from the ground and when moved back, towards the operator it is lowered toward the ground. Only adjust the height of cut while machine is not moving.

Hour Meter

Located on the control panel.

The hour meter is connected to a pressure switch installed in the engine block and it records the number of hours that the engine has run ( Figure 4). If the ignition switch is left on without engine running, hour meter will not run. The hour meter is standard on the 48 and 52 inch units and optional for the 42 inch unit.

Note: This switch is not a low oil sensor and will not alert the operator if the engine oil is low.

Operating Instructions

Think Safety First

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

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.

DANGER

Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. A loss of traction is a loss of steering control.

To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:

Do Not mow near drop-offs or near water.

Do Not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.

Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.

When mowing slopes, gradually work from lower to higher areas on the incline.

Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.

Turn up, into an incline when changing directions on slopes. Turning down the slope reduces traction.

Attachments change the handling characteristics of the machine. Use extra caution when using attachments with the machine.

Figure 5

1.Water

2.Danger Zone–Use walk behind mower and/or hand trimmer on slopes greater than 15 degrees, near drop-offs and water.

3.Safe Zone–use the Quest here.

See inside back cover to determine the approximate slope angle to be mowed.

Recommended Gasoline

Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (87 pump octane minimum).

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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 Safety and Instructional Decals 103-6327109-6035 116-0532 117-2718 PTO Symbols 116-2321 Specifications Model NumbersSystems Dimensions Product Overview Torque RequirementsOperation ControlsOperating Instructions Recommended GasolineOperation 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 BackwardAdjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Positioning the SeatChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Tilt Adjusting the Motion Control LeversAdjusting the Height Pushing the Machine by HandTransporting a Unit TransportingSide Discharge To Operate the MachineOperating Tips Blade Maintenance When StoppingKeep the Underside of the Mower Clean Long GrassMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesLubrication Accessing the BatteryRaising the Seat Greasing the BearingsServicing the Engine Oil Engine MaintenanceServicing the Air Cleaner Servicing Paper ElementChanging the Oil and Filter Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level Change the Hydraulic System FilterServicing the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugInstalling the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingFuel System Maintenance Checking the Spark PlugCharging the Battery Electrical System MaintenanceRemoving the Battery Checking the Battery Charge Recommended Jump Starting Procedure Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existDrive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Installing the BatteryServicing the Fuses and Relay Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting BladesInspecting the Blades Checking for Bent BladesRemoving the Blades Sharpening the BladesInspecting the Belts Mower Belt MaintenanceInstalling the Blades Replacing the Mower BeltLeveling the Mower Deck 52 Inch DecksAdjusting the Blade Slope Replacing the Discharge Deflector Tracking Adjustment Brake Linkage AdjustmentCleaning Washing the Underside of the MowerPlug any holes in mower with bolts and locknuts Cleaning and Storage StorageTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Schematics DiagramElectrical Logic Schematic Terminal a Terminal R Switch Ignition OFFExmark Quest Turf Equipment Page Page Service Record Page Page See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options