Exmark Series X manual Recommended Maintenance Schedules

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Maintenance

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

WARNING

While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.

Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).

WARNING

The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.

Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

	Maintenance Service	Maintenance Procedure
	Interval	Maintenance Procedure
	Interval

	After the first 5 hours	•	Change the engine oil.

		• Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications.
	After the first 100 hours	•	Check the wheel lug nuts.
		• Check the park brake adjustment.

		• Check the engine oil level.
		•	Check the mower blades.
		• Check the safety interlock system.
		• Check the rollover protections systems (roll bar) knobs.
		• Check the seat belt.
	Before each use or daily	•	Check for loose hardware.
		• Check engine coolant level.
		• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
		• Clean the hydro fan cooling guards.
		• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
		• Clean the grass build-up from under the cutting deck.

		• Check the hydraulic oil level.
	Every 50 hours	• Check the tire pressures.
	Every 50 hours	• Check the condition of the belts.
		• Check the condition of the belts.
		• Check spark arrester (if equipped).

		• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
	Every 100 hours	•	Lubricate the deck lift pivots.
		• Remove the engine shrouds and clean the cooling fins.

	Every 200 hours	• Lubricate the brake handle pivot.
	Every 200 hours	• Check the spark plugs.
		• Check the spark plugs.

		• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if
	Every 250 hours		dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for
			additional information.)

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Contents Lazer Z Advantage Series X Models California Introduction Contents Safety Alert Symbol SafetySafe Operating Practices TrainingSafety Operation Slope Operation Using the Rollover Protection System RopsMaintenance and Storage Safety Safety and Instructional Decals 109-3148 109-7232 109-8483 116-0752 Systems SpecificationsModel Numbers Hydrostatic Ground Drive System SeatTires & Wheels Cutting DeckOverall Width DimensionsOverall Length Overall HeightAccessory Weight Table Worksheet Curb WeightTread Width Center to Center of Tires, Widthwise Wheel Base Center of Caster Tire to Center of Drive TireTorque Requirements Product OverviewControls OperationFuel Shut-Off Valve Ignition SwitchHour Meter Fuel GaugeLow Voltage Indicator PTO Engagement SwitchDrive Wheel Release Valves Do Not tow machineOperating Instructions Pre-StartDeck Lift Pedal Transport LockStarting the Engine Open the Fuel Shut-Off ValveDisengaging the PTO Engaging the PTOStopping the Engine Driving the MachineDriving in Reverse Adjusting the Cutting HeightDriving Forward Transporting a Unit Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersTransporting Loading a Unit Recommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceProposition 65 Warning Check Battery ChargeCheck Engine Oil Level Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions exist Recommended Jump Starting ProcedureCheck Mower Blades Check Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Knobs Check Safety Interlock SystemCheck Seat Belt Service Air CleanerCheck for Loose Hardware Change Engine OilCheck Condition Of Belts Check Tire PressuresLubricate Grease Fittings Lubricate Caster Wheel HubsLubricate Deck Lift Pivot Lubricate Brake Handle PivotCheck Spark Plugs Change Fuel FilterStyle a black finish Wheel Hub Slotted Nut Torque SpecificationChange Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid Style B yellow zinc Check Engine Coolant Level Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled OnlyChange Engine Coolant Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled Only Thread Locking Adhesives Check Spark Arrester if equippedDeck Leveling Copper-Based Anti-seizeDielectric Grease Adjuster screw Yoke 4 inches 8.3 cm Deck Belt Tension Adjusting the Parking BrakePump Drive Belt Tension Start the mower while in the operator position Removing the Shim Electric Clutch AdjustmentMotion Control Linkage Adjustment Motion Control Neutral Lock Pivot Adjustment Motion Control Damper AdjustmentMotion Control Handle Adjustment Adjusting the heightAdjusting the Tilt Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load AdjustmentRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins Clean Engine and Exhaust System AreaClean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins Clean Debris From MachineMotor Oil Disposal Battery DisposalWaste Disposal Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingRefer to Check Engine Coolant Level Troubleshooting Electrical Diagram Air-Cooled SchematicsTAN Electrical Diagram Liquid-CooledElectrical Logic Schematic Air-Cooled Schematics Hydraulic Diagram General Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Page Page Date Description of Work Done Service Done By Service RecordPage This page may be copied for personal use See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options