Exmark Lawn Mower manual Engine Maintenance, Servicing the Air Cleaner

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Maintenance

cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also check for loose or damaged components. Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components.

Note: Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and failure.

Note: Service the air cleaner more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.

Figure 22

Located on the back of the seat.

1.Read the instructions before servicing or performing maintenance

2.Grease idler pivots.

3.Time interval.

4.Check oil level.

5.Check hydraulic oil level and refer to Operator’s manual for further instructions.

6.Check tire pressure.

 

 

Figure 23

 

 

Briggs & Stratton engine

1.

Air cleaner

3. Air cleaner cover

2.

Knobs

 

 

 

 

4.Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 21 and Figure 22). Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings.

5.Wipe up any excess grease.

Engine Maintenance

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Every 100 hours—Replace the paper element. (More often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions.)

This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air cleaner element. Check the air

 

 

Figure 24

 

Kohler Command engine

1.

Air cleaner cover

3. Air cleaner

2.

Knob

 

 

 

 

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Quest California Introduction Contents General Operation SafetySafety Alert Symbol Safe Operating PracticesTowing ServiceSlope Operation ChildrenGeneral Service Exmark Riding Mower Safety93-7009 Safety and Instructional Decals109-6035 109-9173 109-6016 Battery Symbols Model Numbers SpecificationsSystems Dimensions Tread Width Center to Center of Tires, Widthwise Curb WeightProduct Overview Torque RequirementsControls OperationHeight-of-Cut Foot Lever Think Safety FirstOperating Instructions Parking Brake LeverRecommended Gasoline Gasoline/Alcohol blends Using Stabilizer/ConditionerChecking the Engine Oil Level Starting the EngineEngaging the Blades Operating the BladesStopping the Engine Safety Interlock SystemUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Testing the Safety Interlock SystemForward Driving Forward or BackwardBackward Adjusting the Height of CutTracking Adjustment Stopping the MachinePositioning the Seat Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Pushing the Machine by Hand Adjusting the Motion Control LeversAdjusting the Tilt Adjusting the HeightTransporting a Unit Side DischargeTransporting To Operate the Machine Operating Tips Cutting Speed When StoppingKeep the Underside of the Mower Clean Blade MaintenanceRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceGreasing the Bearings Accessing the BatteryRaising the Seat LubricationServicing the Air Cleaner Engine MaintenanceChanging the Oil and Filter Servicing the Engine OilServicing Paper Element Checking the Oil LevelOil drain Pan Oil drain plug Change the Hydraulic System Filter Checking the Hydraulic Oil LevelRemoving the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingInstalling the Spark Plug Servicing the Spark PlugElectrical System Maintenance Fuel System MaintenanceReplacing the Fuel Filter Removing the Battery Charging the BatteryCharging the Battery Servicing the Fuses and Relay Installing the BatteryInspecting the Blades Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureMower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Before Inspecting or Servicing the BladesSharpening the Blades Removing the BladesReplacing the Mower Belt Mower Belt MaintenanceInstalling the Blades Inspecting the BeltsLeveling the Mower Deck Adjusting the Blade SlopeBlades front to rear Measure here Outside cutting edges Removing the Mower Deck Installing the Mower DeckLocate items shown in Figure Replacing the Discharge DeflectorWashing the Underside of the Mower CleaningStorage Cleaning and StorageProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Diagram-Briggs & Stratton SchematicsElectrical Diagram-Kohler For units purchased on or after January 1 Page Date Description of Work Done Service Done By Service Record