Exmark 4500-352 Pre-Start, Operating Instructions, Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve, PTO Engagement

Contents METRO For Serial Nos 790,000 & HigherCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Introduction 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 ECS Units Only 48 inch Units Only Pistol Grip Units OnlySpecifications SpecificationsSafety Interlock System Model NumbersDimensions Curb WeightTorque Requirements Cutting DeckProduct Overview OperationControls Operation“Off-Run” Switch Drive LeversNeutral Lock/Park Brake Latches Choke ControlPre-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 HandlesIf necessary, use assistance when loading TransportingChanging Gears Transporting a UnitRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceMaintenance Periodic Maintenance Service Interval Before each use or dailyService Interval As required Check Engine Oil LevelCheck Safety Interlock System Service Pre-Cleaner Element and Air CleanerSERVICE DEALER Service Interval After the first 5 hoursService Interval Every 40 hours Note See chart for service intervalsCheck Tire Pressures Check Condition Of BeltsService Interval Every 160 hours Check Spark PlugsChange Fuel Filter Yearly-Replace gearbox greaseAdjustments Adjusting the Cutting HeightThread Locking Adhesives Mobil HTS Grease Or Food-Grade Anti-seizeCutting AxleNumber Of Spacers HeightAdjusting the Axle Position Adjusting the Number of Spacers below Caster Support Hub Adjusting the Cutting Height with Blade SpacersTransmission Belt Adjustment 3. Place the drive levers in the “park brake” positionEngine to Mower Deck Belt Wheel Drive Belt Pulley Scrapers48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only Blade Brake Adjustment Belt Guide AdjustmentBrake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment Shifter Lever Adjustment Right Side of Unit ShownPTO Safety Switch Adjustment Shifter Detent AdjustmentHandle Height Adjustment Wheel Drive Spring Tension Adjustment Upper HandleUpper Hole More traction applied asCleaning Clean Engine and Exhaust System AreaClean Debris From Machine Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling FinsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCutting blades is/are bent or unbalanced Schematics SchematicsExmark Commercial Turf Equipment 2 Year Limited WarrantyInstructions for Obtaining Warranty Service Owner’s ResponsibilitiesPage 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