Exmark 312 Check Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Knobs, Check Seat Belt, Change Engine Oil

Maintenance

Check Rollover Protections Systems (Roll Bar) Knobs

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Check that both the mounting hardware and the knobs are in good working condition. Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the ROPS in the raised position. The upper hoop of the roll bar may need to be pushed forward or pulled rearward to get both knobs fully engaged.

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1. Engaged	2. Partially engaged — Do
	Not operate with ROPS
	in this condition.

Check Seat Belt

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Visually inspect seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper operation of retractor and buckle. Replace before operating if damaged.

Check for Loose Hardware

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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

2.Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating.

Service Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner

element; replace if dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner's Manual for additional information.)

Every 500 hours—Replace the secondary air cleaner element (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner's Manual for additional information.)

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

2.See the Engine Owner's Manual for maintenance instructions.

Change Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours

Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) (May need more often under severe conditions.)

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

2.Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.

3.The oil drain hose on Kawasaki engines is located on right hand side of engine at the rear. It is located on the left hand side for Kohler engines. Place pan under machine to catch oil. Remove plug from end of drain hose. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug. Torque plug to 20-24 ft-lb.

4.Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating of Exmark 4–Cycle Premium Engine oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

5.Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to specified capacity and replace cap.

6.Use oil recommended in the Check Engine Oil Level section. Do Not overfill. Start the engine and check for leaks.

7.Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck mounting surfaces.

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