Maintenance
13.Torque the nut to
14.Reinstall the seal guards over the wheel hub and insert wheel into caster fork. Reinstall caster bolt and tighten nut fully.
Important: To prevent seal and bearing damage, check the bearing adjustment often. Spin the caster tire. The tire should not spin freely (more than 1 or 2 revolutions) or have any side play. If the wheel spins freely, adjust torque on spacer nut until there is a slight amount of drag. Reapply thread locking adhesive.
Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Lubricate brake handle pivot with a spray type lubricant or light oil.
Lubricate Deck Lift Pivot
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Lubricate deck lift pivot with a spray type lubricant or light oil.
Check Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
Change Fuel Filter
Service Interval: As required
A fuel filter is installed between the fuel tank and the engine. Replace when necessary.
Replacement Filters
Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| P/N |
Kohler | Kohler |
| P/N 24 050 13 |
Note: It is important to reinstall the fuel line hoses and secure with plastic ties the same as they were originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel line away from components that could cause fuel line damage.
Change Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
Note: Only use Exmark Hydro
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
CAUTION
Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support.
3.Remove the pump drive belt.
4.Place a catch pan under the hydro.
5.Carefully clean area around the filters. It is important that no dirt or contamination enter the hydraulic system.
6.Using a socket, unscrew filters to remove and allow oil to drain.
7.Before installing the new filters, apply a thin coat of Exmark Premium Hydro Oil on the surface of the two rubber seals.
8.Install the new filters and torque to 14
9.Fill the hydraulic system as stated in Check Hydraulic Oil Level section.
Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended. Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative:
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