Exmark 4500-996 Rev A manual CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning, All Rights Reserved

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CALIFORNIA

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. Ce système d’allumage par ètincelle de vèhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.

The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance and warranty.

Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit. Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer.

Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.

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Contents PIONEER E-SERIES For Serial Nos 312,000,000 & HigherCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning All Rights ReservedIntroduction Model No Serial NoContents Safety SafetySafety Alert Symbol ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVEDKeep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening DANGERAvoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouthAllow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching OperationSlope Operation Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine areaDo Not mow slopes when grass is wet Using the Rollover Protection System ROPSMaintenance and Storage Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessaryDo Not swallow electrolyte Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from batteryVentilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space Use cardboard or paper, not your hands, to find hydraulic leaks Safety and Instructional Decals 107-2102 109-6014116-4308 PTO Switch Symbols116-6363 116-4465Reverse 109-6016116-4430 Safety Interlock System SpecificationsSpecifications Model NumbersHydrostatic Ground Drive System Tires & WheelsSeat Cutting DeckTorque Requirements DimensionsCurb Weight Overall WidthOperation Product OverviewControls Motion Control LeversBrake Lever Ignition SwitchThrottle Control Hour MeterDo Not tow machine PTO Engagement SwitchDrive Wheel Release Valves Deck Lift Pedal Pre-StartOperating Instructions Transport LockEngaging the PTO Open the Fuel Shut-Off ValveStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine Use caution when making turnsDisengaging the PTO Driving the MachineAdjusting the Cutting Height Driving in ReverseTransporting a Unit Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersTransporting Do Not drive a unit on a public street or roadwayUse extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp Loading a UnitMaintenance MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules Recommended Jump Starting Procedure Periodic MaintenanceCheck Battery Charge Service Interval Before each use or dailyBatteries contain acid and produce explosive gases Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existCheck Mower Blades Shield the eyes and face from the batteries at all times4. Blade bolt washer assembly - Torque to 50-60 ft-lb Check Safety Interlock SystemSERVICE DEALER 1. Spindle 2. Blade 3. Blade drive washerCheck Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Knobs Service Air CleanerService Interval After the first 5 hours Check Seat BeltService Interval Every 200 hours Service Interval Every 50 hoursNote See chart for service intervals Check Tire PressuresReplace Emissions Air Intake Filter Service Interval Every 500 hoursService Interval After the first 100 hours Change Hydraulic System Filter and FluidThread Locking Adhesives Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester is installedCheck Spark Arrester if equipped Copper-Based Anti-seizeDeck Leveling AdjustmentsAdjusting the Blade Slope Blade SlopeDeck Belt Tension Adjusting the Parking BrakePump Drive Belt Tension Adjusting the Tilt Motion Control Handle AdjustmentAdjusting the height Full Forward Tracking Adjustment Motion Control Linkage AdjustmentNo adjustment necessary Adjusting the Seat Ride SuspensionElectric Clutch Adjustment 8. Tighten nutsRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins CleaningClean Engine and Exhaust System Area Clean Hydro Fan Cooling FinsBattery Disposal recycling center or according to your state and local regulationsTroubleshooting Troubleshootingsee Drive Wheel Release Valves section Cutting blades is/are bent or unbalancedElectrical Diagram SchematicsSchematics Electrical Logic Schematic 4 Year or 500 Hours Limited Consumer Warranty Pioneer E-Series Turf Equipment1 Year Limited Commercial Warranty General Warranty Conditions and Products CoveredPage Page Date Service RecordService Done By Description of Work DonePage This page may be copied for personal use OUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONSMID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS