Exmark 4501-191 Rev.A manual California

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Important: The engine in this product is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code (CPRC) Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land as defined in CPRC 4126. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.

To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your

Engine Service Dealer.

This spark ignition system complies with the

Canadian standard ICES-002.

WARNING

Removing standard original equipment parts and accessories may alter the warranty, traction, and safety of the machine. Failure to use original Exmark parts could cause serious injury or death. Making unauthorized changes to the engine or fuel system, may violate EPA and CARB regulations.

Replace all parts including, but not limited to, tires, belts, blades, and fuel system components with original Exmark parts.

The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer.

For models with stated engine horsepower, the gross horsepower of the engine was laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE J1940. As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating requirements, the actual engine horsepower on this class of lawn mower will be significantly lower.

©2011 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc.

 

Contact us at www.Exmark.com.

Industrial Park Box 808

 

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Quest California Introduction Contents Safe Operating Practices SafetySafety Alert Symbol General OperationChildren ServiceSlope Operation TowingExmark Riding Mower Safety General ServiceSafety Safety and Instructional Decals 106-8717119-8814 PTO Switch Symbols 116-4220 120-2239 Systems SpecificationsModel Numbers Dimensions Product Overview Torque RequirementsOperation ControlsHeight-of-Cut Foot Lever Think Safety FirstOperating Instructions Fuel WindowUsing Stabilizer/Conditioner Recommended GasolineFilling the Fuel Tank Checking the Engine Oil LevelStarting the Engine Engaging the Blades Operating the BladesStopping the Engine Disengaging the BladesTesting the Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or BackwardBackward Stopping the Machine Adjusting the Height of CutAdjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Positioning the Seat Inch DeckPushing the Machine by Hand Adjusting the Motion Control LeversChanging the Seat Ride Suspension To Operate the Machine Side DischargeTransporting Transporting a UnitOperating Tips Blade Maintenance When StoppingKeep the Underside of the Mower Clean Long GrassMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesGreasing the Bearings Raising the SeatLubrication Cleaning the Element Engine MaintenanceServicing the Air Cleaner Servicing the Engine OilChanging the Oil and Filter Removing the Spark Plug Installing the Spark PlugServicing the Spark Plug Checking the Spark PlugServicing the Emissions Filter Cleaning the Blower HousingFuel System Maintenance Replacing the Fuel FilterRemoving the Battery Electrical System MaintenanceCharging the Battery Checking the Battery Charge Recommended Jump Starting ProcedureInstalling the Battery Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existReleasing the Electric Brake Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureServicing the Fuses Checking the Hydraulic Oil LevelChanging the Hydraulic System Filter and Oil Removing Hydraulic System FiltersInstalling the Hydraulic System Filters Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting BladesBleeding the Hydraulic System Inspecting the BladesChecking for Bent Blades Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface hereRemoving the Blades Sharpening the BladesSide-to-Side Leveling Installing the BladesLeveling the Mower Deck Blades side to side Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Inspecting the Belts Mower Belt MaintenanceRemoving the Mower Replacing the Mower BeltInstalling the Mower Replacing the Discharge DeflectorRod Deck brackets Spring Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area Washing the Underside of the MowerCleaning and Storage StorageTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Schematics Electrical DiagramElectrical Logic Schematic Exmark Quest Turf Equipment Page Page Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done ByPage This page may be copied for personal use Exmark Accessories and Options