Exmark 4500-872 manual Check Hydraulic Oil Level, Check Tire Pressures, Check Condition Of Belts

Maintenance

3.The oil drain hose is located on right hand side of engine at the rear. Place pan under machine to catch oil. Remove plug from end of drain hose. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug. Torque plug to 20-24 ft-lb.

4.Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating of Exmark 4–Cycle Premium Engine Oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

5.Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to specified capacity and replace cap.

6.Use oil recommended in the Check Engine Oil Level section. Do Not overfill. Start the engine and check for leaks.

7.Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck mounting surfaces.

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

Service Interval: Every 50 hours

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

2.Wait until the unit cools before checking the hydraulic oil.

3.Slide the seat all the forward to access the caps on the LH and RH hydro drives.

4.Clean the area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap.

5.Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert the cap back into the hydro. Lightly tighten the cap.

6.Remove the cap again and check the level of the oil on the dipstick. See Figure 23 for oil levels.

Figure 23

1. Full 2. Add

Note: The oil level on the dipstick will be incorrect if the oil is checked when the unit is hot.

7.If the dipstick oil level is at the “add” mark add Exmark Premium Hydro Oil.

8.Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug. Do Not overtighten.

Check Tire Pressures

Service Interval: Every 50 hours

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

2.Check tire pressure in drive tires.

3.Inflate drive tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).

4.Semi-pneumatic caster tires Do Not need to be inflated.

Note: Do Not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame, and other components. Foam filling tires will void the warranty.

Check Condition Of Belts

Service Interval: Every 50 hours

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

2.Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift up floor pan to inspect deck drive belt.

3.Check under machine to inspect the pump drive belt.

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