Exmark 4500-352 manual Cleaning, Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area, Clean Debris From Machine

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Cleaning

Maintenance

Cleaning

Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area

Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)

Clean Debris From Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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

2.Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the machine and cutting deck, especially under deck belt shields, around the fuel tank, around engine and exhaust area.

Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area CAUTION

Excessive debris around engine cooling air intake and exhaust system area can cause engine and exhaust system area to overheat which can create a fire hazard.

Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system area.

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

2.Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust system area.

3.Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust system area

Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins

Service Interval: Every 80 hours

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).

2.Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt, and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause improper cooling.

3.Make sure cooling shrouds are properly reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating.

Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

1.Disengage PTO.

2.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).

3.Raise deck and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.

Clean Debris From Machine CAUTION

Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.

Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support.

4.Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge chute.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal

Engine oil is a pollutant to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations.

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Contents METRO For Serial Nos 790,000 & HigherCALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Introduction Model No Serial NoContents Safety SafetySafety Alert Symbol ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVEDKeep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening DANGERAvoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep away from eyes and skin Never siphon by mouthAllow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching OperationSlope Operation Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine areaMow across slopes, never up and down Maintenance and StorageDo Not mow slopes when grass is wet Do Not mow near drop-offs or near waterSafety and Instructional Decals ECS Units Only 48 inch Units Only Pistol Grip Units OnlySafety Interlock System SpecificationsSpecifications Model NumbersTorque Requirements DimensionsCurb Weight Cutting DeckControls Product OverviewOperation OperationNeutral Lock/Park Brake Latches “Off-Run” SwitchDrive Levers Choke ControlOpen the Fuel Shut-Off Valve Pre-StartOperating Instructions Starting the EngineFor Pistol Grip Handles Driving the MachineDrive Lever/Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch Operation For ECS HandlesChanging Gears If necessary, use assistance when loadingTransporting Transporting a UnitRecommended Maintenance Schedules MaintenanceMaintenance Service Interval As required Periodic MaintenanceService Interval Before each use or daily Check Engine Oil LevelSERVICE DEALER Check Safety Interlock SystemService Pre-Cleaner Element and Air Cleaner Service Interval After the first 5 hoursCheck Tire Pressures Service Interval Every 40 hoursNote See chart for service intervals Check Condition Of BeltsChange Fuel Filter Service Interval Every 160 hoursCheck Spark Plugs Yearly-Replace gearbox greaseThread Locking Adhesives AdjustmentsAdjusting the Cutting Height Mobil HTS Grease Or Food-Grade Anti-seizeNumber Of Spacers CuttingAxle HeightAdjusting the Axle Position Transmission Belt Adjustment Adjusting the Number of Spacers below Caster Support HubAdjusting the Cutting Height with Blade Spacers 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 Upper Hole Wheel Drive Spring Tension AdjustmentUpper Handle More traction applied asClean Debris From Machine CleaningClean Engine and Exhaust System Area Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling FinsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCutting blades is/are bent or unbalanced Schematics SchematicsInstructions for Obtaining Warranty Service Exmark Commercial Turf Equipment2 Year Limited Warranty Owner’s ResponsibilitiesPage OUT-FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONSMID-MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS WALK-BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
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