Exmark 4500-352 manual Recommended Maintenance Schedules

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Maintenance

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 engine oil level.
		•	Check the mower blades.
		• Check the safety interlock system.
		• Check for loose hardware.
		• Grease the front caster wheel bearings.
	Before each use or daily	•	Grease front caster pivots.
		• Grease the drive wheels.
		• Grease the drive wheel idler arm.
		• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
		• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
		• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.

	Every 25 hours	• Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine
	Every 25 hours		manual for additional information.)
			manual for additional information.)

		• Check the tire pressures.
		• Check the condition of the belts.
	Every 40 hours	•	Grease the brake arm.
		• Grease the transmission output shaft coupler
		• Grease the mower deck idler pivots

	Every 80 hours	•	Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.

	Every 100 hours	•	Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)

	Every 160 hours	• Check the spark plugs.
	Every 160 hours	• Check grease level, input and output shaft bearing wear on Peerless Transmission.


	Yearly	•	Replace gearbox grease.

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Contents For Serial Nos 790,000 & Higher METROCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Model No Serial No IntroductionContents ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED SafetySafety Alert Symbol SafetyKeep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouth DANGERAvoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container openingRemove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area OperationSlope Operation Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touchingDo Not mow near drop-offs or near water Maintenance and StorageDo Not mow slopes when grass is wet Mow across slopes, never up and downSafety and Instructional Decals ECS Units Only Pistol Grip Units Only 48 inch Units OnlyModel Numbers SpecificationsSpecifications Safety Interlock SystemCutting Deck DimensionsCurb Weight Torque RequirementsOperation Product OverviewOperation ControlsChoke Control “Off-Run” SwitchDrive Levers Neutral Lock/Park Brake LatchesStarting the Engine Pre-StartOperating Instructions Open the Fuel Shut-Off ValveFor ECS Handles Driving the MachineDrive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch Operation For Pistol Grip HandlesTransporting a Unit If necessary, use assistance when loadingTransporting Changing GearsRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceMaintenance Check Engine Oil Level Periodic MaintenanceService Interval Before each use or daily Service Interval As requiredService Interval After the first 5 hours Check Safety Interlock SystemService Pre-Cleaner Element and Air Cleaner SERVICE DEALERCheck Condition Of Belts Service Interval Every 40 hoursNote See chart for service intervals Check Tire PressuresYearly-Replace gearbox grease Service Interval Every 160 hoursCheck Spark Plugs Change Fuel FilterMobil HTS Grease Or Food-Grade Anti-seize AdjustmentsAdjusting the Cutting Height Thread Locking AdhesivesHeight CuttingAxle Number Of SpacersAdjusting the Axle Position 3. Place the drive levers in the “park brake” position Adjusting the Number of Spacers below Caster Support HubAdjusting the Cutting Height with Blade Spacers Transmission Belt AdjustmentEngine to Mower Deck Belt Wheel Drive Belt Pulley Scrapers48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only Belt Guide Adjustment Blade Brake AdjustmentBrake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment Right Side of Unit Shown Shifter Lever AdjustmentPTO Safety Switch Adjustment Shifter Detent AdjustmentHandle Height Adjustment More traction applied as Wheel Drive Spring Tension AdjustmentUpper Handle Upper HoleRemove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins CleaningClean Engine and Exhaust System Area Clean Debris From MachineTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCutting blades is/are bent or unbalanced Schematics SchematicsOwner’s Responsibilities Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment2 Year Limited Warranty Instructions for Obtaining Warranty ServicePage WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONSMID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS OUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS