Exmark 4500-689 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	12
Model Numbers	12
Systems	12
Dimensions	13
Torque Requirements	13
Product Overview	14
Operation	14
Controls	14
Pre-Start	16
Operating Instructions	16
Transporting	18
Maintenance	19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)	19
Periodic Maintenance	20
Check Engine Oil Level	20
Check Mower Blades	20
Check Safety Interlock System	21
Check for Loose Hardware	21
Service Air Cleaner	21
Change Engine Oil	22
Check Tire Pressures	22
Check Condition Of Belts	22
Lubricate Grease Fittings	22
Check Spark Plugs	23
Replace Emissions Air Intake Filter	23
Check Grease Level, Input and Output
Shaft Bearing Wear on Peerless
Transmission	23
Thread Locking Adhesives	24
Mobil HTS Grease (Or Food-Grade
Anti-seize)	24
Copper-BasedAnti-seize	24
Dielectric Grease	24
Adjustments	25
Adjusting the Cutting Height	25
Adjusting the Axle Position	26
Adjusting the Number of Spacers below
Caster Support Hub	27
Adjusting the Cutting Height with Blade
Spacers	27
Transmission Belt Adjustment	28
Wheel Drive Belt Pulley Scrapers	28
Engine to Mower Deck Belt	28
Blade Brake Adjustment	29

Belt Guide Adjustment	30
Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage
Adjustment	30
Shifter Lever Adjustment	32
Shifter Detent Adjustment	33
PTO Safety Switch Adjustment	33
Handle Height Adjustment	33
Wheel Drive Spring Tension
Adjustment	33
Cleaning	34
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area	34
Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling
Fins	34
Clean Debris From Machine	35
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck	35
Waste Disposal	35
Troubleshooting	36
Schematics	38

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Contents METRO For Serial Nos 920,000 & 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 areaMaintenance and Storage Do Not mow slopes when grass is wetMow across slopes, never up and down Do Not mow near drop-offs or near waterSafety and Instructional Decals 1-403143 98-5954 103-1623 103-1798103-2076 103-2244 103-2245117-2718 103-5626 48 inch Deck Units Only103-1967 Pistol Grip Units OnlySpecifications SpecificationsSafety Interlock System Model NumbersDimensions Curb WeightTorque Requirements Cutting DeckProduct Overview OperationControls Operation“Off-Run” Switch Choke ControlThrottle Control Drive LeversPre-Start Operating InstructionsOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Starting the EngineDriving the Machine Drive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch OperationFor Pistol Grip Handles For ECS HandlesKeep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloading If necessary, use assistance when loadingTransporting Changing GearsRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceMaintenance Periodic Maintenance Service Interval Before each use or dailyService Interval As required Check Engine Oil LevelCheck Safety Interlock System Service Air CleanerSERVICE DEALER Check for Loose HardwareService Interval After the first 5 hours Service Interval Every 40 hoursNote See chart for service intervals Change Engine OilService Interval Every 160 hours Service Interval Every 500 hoursCheck Spark Plugs Change Fuel FilterThread Locking Adhesives Mobil HTS Grease Or Food-Grade Anti-seizeCopper-Based Anti-seize Dielectric GreaseAdjustments Adjusting the Cutting HeightAdjusting the Axle Position Adjusting the Number of Spacers below Caster Support Hub Adjusting the Cutting Height with Blade SpacersAdjustment Wheel Drive Belt Pulley ScrapersEngine to Mower Deck Belt Transmission BeltBlade Brake Adjustment Check belt tension after the first hour of operationBelt Guide Adjustment Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage AdjustmentShown with Blades Disengaged 48 inch Belt Guide Location Viewed from underneath the deckLeft Side Shown Shifter Lever Adjustment Shifter Detent Adjustment PTO Safety Switch AdjustmentHandle Height Adjustment Wheel Drive Spring Tension AdjustmentCleaning Clean Engine and Exhaust System AreaRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system areaClean Debris From Machine Clean Grass Build-Up Under DeckWaste Disposal Motor Oil DisposalTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCutting blades is/are bent or unbalanced Schematics SchematicsExmark Commercial Turf Equipment 2 Year Limited WarrantyInstructions for Obtaining Warranty Service Owner’s ResponsibilitiesPage 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