Exmark 4500-996 Rev A Cleaning, Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area, Clean Debris From Machine

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Cleaning

Maintenance

Cleaning

Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area

Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)

Clean Engine and Exhaust System AreaClean all debris from engine and exhaust system area. CAUTION

Excessive debris around engine cooling air intake and exhaust system area can cause engine, exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard.

Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system area.

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

2.Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust system area.

3.Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust system area.

Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins

Service Interval: Every 100 hours

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

2.Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause inadequate cooling.

3.Make sure cooling shrouds are reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating.

Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Removing debris from the hydro fan cooling fins will allow the hydro system to run cooler and improve the life of the hydro system.

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

2.Unlatch and flip the seat up.

3.Remove accumulated debris from the hydro fan cooling fins and upper surfaces.

Clean Debris From Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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

2.Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the machine and cutting deck, especially under deck belt shields, around the fuel tank, around engine and exhaust area.

Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

1.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

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

3.Raise deck to the transport (5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.

Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling FinsService Interval: Every 100 hours 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.

4.Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge deflector.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal

Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified

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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 Safety Alert SymbolSafety ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVEDDANGER Avoid prolonged breathing of vaporsKeep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening Keep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouthOperation Slope OperationAllow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine areaUsing the Rollover Protection System ROPS Maintenance and StorageDo Not mow slopes when grass is wet Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessaryVentilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from batteryDo Not swallow electrolyte Use cardboard or paper, not your hands, to find hydraulic leaks Safety and Instructional Decals 107-2102 109-6014PTO Switch Symbols 116-6363116-4308 116-4465116-4430 109-6016Reverse Specifications SpecificationsSafety Interlock System Model NumbersTires & Wheels SeatHydrostatic Ground Drive System Cutting DeckDimensions Curb WeightTorque Requirements Overall WidthProduct Overview ControlsOperation Motion Control LeversIgnition Switch Throttle ControlBrake Lever Hour MeterDrive Wheel Release Valves PTO Engagement SwitchDo Not tow machine Pre-Start Operating InstructionsDeck Lift Pedal Transport LockStarting the Engine Open the Fuel Shut-Off ValveEngaging the PTO Use caution when making turns Disengaging the PTOStopping the Engine Driving the MachineAdjusting the Cutting Height Driving in ReverseAdjusting the Anti-Scalp Rollers TransportingTransporting a Unit Do Not drive a unit on a public street or roadwayUse extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp Loading a UnitRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceMaintenance Periodic Maintenance Check Battery ChargeRecommended Jump Starting Procedure Service Interval Before each use or dailyDo Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions exist Check Mower BladesBatteries contain acid and produce explosive gases Shield the eyes and face from the batteries at all timesCheck Safety Interlock System SERVICE DEALER4. Blade bolt washer assembly - Torque to 50-60 ft-lb 1. Spindle 2. Blade 3. Blade drive washerService Air Cleaner Service Interval After the first 5 hoursCheck Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Knobs Check Seat BeltService Interval Every 50 hours Note See chart for service intervalsService Interval Every 200 hours Check Tire PressuresService Interval Every 500 hours Service Interval After the first 100 hoursReplace Emissions Air Intake Filter Change Hydraulic System Filter and FluidDo Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester is installed Check Spark Arrester if equippedThread Locking Adhesives Copper-Based Anti-seizeAdjustments Adjusting the Blade SlopeDeck Leveling Blade SlopePump Drive Belt Tension Adjusting the Parking BrakeDeck Belt Tension Adjusting the height Motion Control Handle AdjustmentAdjusting the Tilt Full Forward Tracking Adjustment Motion Control Linkage AdjustmentAdjusting the Seat Ride Suspension Electric Clutch AdjustmentNo adjustment necessary 8. Tighten nutsCleaning Clean Engine and Exhaust System AreaRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins 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 unbalancedSchematics SchematicsElectrical Diagram Electrical Logic Schematic Pioneer E-Series Turf Equipment 1 Year Limited Commercial Warranty4 Year or 500 Hours Limited Consumer Warranty General Warranty Conditions and Products CoveredPage Page Service Record Service Done ByDate Description of Work DonePage This page may be copied for personal use SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS MID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONSOUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
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