Check Spark Plugs, Change Fuel Filter | Exmark Phazer instruction

Maintenance

9.Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing.

10.With the open end of the wheel facing up, fill the area inside the wheel around the axle full of NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease.

11.Insert the second bearing and new seal into the wheel.

12.Apply a thread locking adhesive to the 2nd spacer nut and thread onto the axle with the wrench flats facing outward.

13.Torque the nut to 75-80 in-lb (8-9 N-m), loosen, then re-torque to 20-25 in-lb (2-3 N-m). Make sure axle does not extend beyond either nut.

14.Reinstall the seal guards over the wheel hub and insert wheel into caster fork. Reinstall caster bolt and tighten nut fully.

Important: To prevent seal and bearing damage, check the bearing adjustment often. Spin the caster tire. The tire should not spin freely (more than 1 or 2 revolutions) or have any side play. If the wheel spins freely, adjust torque on spacer nut until there is a slight amount of drag. Reapply thread locking adhesive.

Check Spark Plugs

Service Interval: Every 160 hours

Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s Manual.

Change Fuel Filter

Service Interval: As required

A fuel filter is installed between the fuel tanks and the engine. Replace when necessary.

Replacement Filters

Kawasaki	Kawasaki P/N
	49019–7001

Change Hydraulic System Filter

Service Interval: After the first 250 hours

Yearly thereafter

Note: Use only MOBIL 1 15W-50 Synthetic motor oil.

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

2.Locate the two filters under the transmissions. Remove filter guards.

3.Carefully clean area around filters. It is important that no dirt or contamination enter hydraulic system.

4.Unscrew filters to remove and allow oil to drain from drive system.

Important: Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coat of oil on the surface of the rubber seal.

Turn the filters clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

5.Remove the vent plug on each transmission and fill through expansion reservoir, when oil comes out of vent reinstall plug. Torque plugs to 180 in-lbs (20 N-m). Continue to add oil until it reaches the FULL COLD line on the expansion reservoir.

		Figure 10
		Left Side Shown
1.	Left rear tire	3. Vent plug
2.	Oil filter