Exmark 000 & higher Dielectric Grease, Deck Leveling, Pump Drive Belt Tension, Deck Belt Tension

Dielectric Grease

Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact. Dielectric grease should not be applied to sealed connectors.

Adjustments

Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the unit.

Deck Leveling

See Adjusting the Cutting Height section in Operation.

Pump Drive Belt Tension

Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.

PTO Clutching Belt Tension

See Inspect PTO Clutching Belt Tension section.

Deck Belt Tension

Self-tensioning - No adjustment necessary.

Park Brake Adjustment

1.Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.Disengage the park brake.

3.Remove the hairpin in the park brake linkage. Turn the linkage in the yoke until there is 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) to 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) clearance between the park brake tire bars and the tires with the park brake disengaged. Re-install the hairpin.

Hydro Drive Linkage

Adjustment

•Adjust Speed Control Linkage and Neutral Safety Switch:

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

2.Move the speed control lever (located on the console) to the full forward position and check the orientation of the tabs on the ends of the speed control crank (see Figure 17). These tabs should be pointing straight down at the 6 o’clock position or slightly forward. Adjust the threaded yoke at the bottom of the