Exmark Lawn Mower manual Mower Belt Maintenance, Installing the Blades, Inspecting the Belts

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Maintenance

Figure 41

1.Sharpen at original angle

2.Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Figure 42). If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the sail area only (Figure 42). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced.

Figure 42

1. Blade

2. Balancer

 

 

Installing the Blades

1.Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 40).

Important: The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting.

2.Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove (or place a wrench on the top sheave nut). Apply lubricant to the threads of the blade bolt as needed to prevent seizing. Copper based anti-seize is preferable. Grease is an acceptable substitute. Install the washer and blade bolt and washer assembly.

3.Torque the blade bolt to 32-42 ft-lb (43-57 N-m).

Mower Belt Maintenance

Inspecting the Belts

Service Interval: Every 25 hours

Check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks, or any other damage. Replace damaged belts.

Replacing the Mower Belt

Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, frayed belt edges, burn marks, and cracks are signs of a worn mower belt. Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are evident.

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

2.Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position, engage parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Set the height-of-cut at 1-1/2 inch (38 mm).

4.Remove the belt covers over the outside spindles.

5.Pull the idler pulley in the direction shown in Figure 48 and roll the belt off of the pulleys.

WARNING

The spring is under tension when installed and can cause personal injury.

Be careful when removing the belt.

WARNING

Incorrect installation of the blade or components used to retain the blade cause the blade to come loose and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.

Always install the original Exmark blades, washers and blade bolts as shown.

Figure 43

1.

Outside puley

4.

Mower belt

2.

Spring

5.

Engine pulley

3.

Idler pulley

6.

Pull idler in this direction.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents Safety Alert Symbol SafetySafe Operating Practices General OperationSlope Operation ServiceChildren TowingGeneral Service Exmark Riding Mower Safety93-7009 Safety and Instructional Decals109-6035 109-9173 109-6016 Battery Symbols Systems SpecificationsModel Numbers Dimensions Product Overview Curb WeightTorque Requirements Tread Width Center to Center of Tires, WidthwiseControls OperationOperating Instructions Think Safety FirstParking Brake Lever Height-of-Cut Foot LeverRecommended Gasoline Checking the Engine Oil Level Using Stabilizer/ConditionerStarting the Engine Gasoline/Alcohol blendsEngaging the Blades Operating the BladesUnderstanding the Safety Interlock System Safety Interlock SystemTesting the Safety Interlock System Stopping the EngineForward Driving Forward or BackwardTracking Adjustment Adjusting the Height of CutStopping the Machine BackwardChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersPositioning the Seat Adjusting the Tilt Adjusting the Motion Control LeversAdjusting the Height Pushing the Machine by HandTransporting Side DischargeTo Operate the Machine Transporting a UnitOperating Tips Keep the Underside of the Mower Clean When StoppingBlade Maintenance Cutting SpeedRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceRaising the Seat Accessing the BatteryLubrication Greasing the BearingsServicing the Air Cleaner Engine MaintenanceServicing Paper Element Servicing the Engine OilChecking the Oil Level Changing the Oil and FilterOil drain Pan Oil drain plug Change the Hydraulic System Filter Checking the Hydraulic Oil LevelInstalling the Spark Plug Cleaning the Blower HousingServicing the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugReplacing the Fuel Filter Fuel System MaintenanceElectrical System Maintenance Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Servicing the Fuses and Relay Installing the BatteryMower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Inspecting the BladesSharpening the Blades Removing the BladesInstalling the Blades Mower Belt MaintenanceInspecting the Belts Replacing the Mower BeltLeveling 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

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