Exmark 4501-191 Rev.A manual Contents

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Contents

 

Introduction

3

Safety

5

Safety Alert Symbol

5

Safe Operating Practices

5

Safety and Instructional Decals

9

Specifications

14

Model Numbers

14

Systems

14

Dimensions

15

Torque Requirements

16

Product Overview

16

Operation

17

Controls

17

Operating Instructions

18

Recommended Gasoline

19

Checking the Engine Oil Level

20

Starting the Engine

20

Operating the Blades

21

Stopping the Engine

21

The Safety Interlock System

22

Driving Forward or Backward

22

Stopping the Machine

24

Adjusting the Height of Cut

24

Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers

24

Positioning the Seat

25

Changing the Seat Ride Suspension

26

Adjusting the Motion Control Levers

26

Pushing the Machine by Hand

26

Side Discharge

27

Transporting

27

Operating Tips

28

Maintenance

30

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

30

Premaintenance Procedures

31

Raising the Seat

31

Periodic Maintenance

31

Lubrication

31

Engine Maintenance

32

Servicing the Engine Oil

32

Servicing the Spark Plug

34

Cleaning the Blower Housing

35

Fuel System Maintenance

35

Servicing the Emissions Filter

35

Electrical System Maintenance

36

Charging the Battery

36

Drive System Maintenance

39

Checking the Tire Pressure

39

Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level

39

Changing the Hydraulic System Filter and

 

Oil

40

Mower Maintenance

42

Servicing the Cutting Blades

42

Leveling the Mower Deck

45

Mower Belt Maintenance

48

Replacing the Discharge Deflector

50

Cleaning

52

Washing the Underside of the Mower

52

Clean Engine and Exhaust System

 

Area

52

Storage

53

Cleaning and Storage

53

Troubleshooting

54

Schematics

56

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Quest California Introduction Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolSafe Operating Practices General OperationService Slope OperationChildren TowingExmark Riding Mower Safety General ServiceSafety Safety and Instructional Decals 106-8717119-8814 PTO Switch Symbols 116-4220 120-2239 Model Numbers SpecificationsSystems Dimensions Product Overview Torque RequirementsOperation ControlsThink Safety First Operating InstructionsHeight-of-Cut Foot Lever Fuel WindowUsing Stabilizer/Conditioner Recommended GasolineStarting the Engine Checking the Engine Oil LevelFilling the Fuel Tank Operating the Blades Stopping the EngineEngaging the Blades Disengaging the BladesSafety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock SystemTesting the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or BackwardBackward Adjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers Adjusting the Height of CutStopping the Machine Positioning the Seat Inch DeckChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Motion Control LeversPushing the Machine by Hand Side Discharge TransportingTo Operate the Machine Transporting a UnitOperating Tips When Stopping Keep the Underside of the Mower CleanBlade Maintenance Long GrassMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesLubrication Raising the SeatGreasing the Bearings Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air CleanerCleaning the Element Servicing the Engine OilChanging the Oil and Filter Installing the Spark Plug Servicing the Spark PlugRemoving the Spark Plug Checking the Spark PlugCleaning the Blower Housing Fuel System MaintenanceServicing the Emissions Filter Replacing the Fuel FilterCharging the Battery Electrical System MaintenanceRemoving the Battery Checking the Battery Charge Recommended Jump Starting ProcedureInstalling the Battery Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existDrive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Servicing the FusesReleasing the Electric Brake Checking the Hydraulic Oil LevelChanging the Hydraulic System Filter and Oil Removing Hydraulic System FiltersInstalling the Hydraulic System Filters Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Bleeding the Hydraulic SystemBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Inspecting the BladesChecking for Bent Blades Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface hereRemoving the Blades Sharpening the BladesLeveling the Mower Deck Installing the BladesSide-to-Side Leveling Blades side to side Adjusting the Front-to-Rear Blade Slope Mower Belt Maintenance Removing the MowerInspecting the Belts 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