Exmark 312, 000 & higher manual Contents

Contents
Introduction	3
Safety	5
Safety Alert Symbol	5
Safe Operating Practices	5
Safety and Instructional Decals	11
Specifications	15
Model Numbers	15
Systems	15
Dimensions	17
Torque Requirements	18
Product Overview	18
Operation	19
Controls	19
Pre-Start	21
Operating Instructions	22
Transporting	26
Maintenance	27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)	27
Periodic Maintenance	28
Check Engine Oil Level	28
Check Battery Charge	28
Check Mower Blades	29
Check Safety Interlock System	30
Check Rollover Protections Systems (Roll
Bar) Knobs	31
Check Seat Belt	31
Check for Loose Hardware	31
Service Air Cleaner	31
Change Engine Oil	31
Check Hydraulic Oil Level	32
Check Tire Pressures	32
Check Condition Of Belts	32
Lubricate Grease Fittings	32
Check Spark Plugs	33
Change Hydraulic System Filter and
Fluid	33
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)	34
Thread Locking Adhesives	35
Copper-BasedAnti-seize	35
Dielectric Grease	35
Adjustments	35
Deck Leveling	35
Adjusting the Blade Slope	36
Pump Drive Belt Tension	37
Deck Belt Tension	37
Adjusting the Parking Brake	37
Motion Control Handle Adjustment	38
Full Forward Tracking Adjustment	38
Motion Control Linkage Adjustment	39

Adjusting the Seat Ride Suspension	40
Electric Clutch Adjustment	40
Cleaning	42
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area	42
Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean
Cooling Fins	42
Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins	42
Clean Debris From Machine	42
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck	42
Waste Disposal	42
Troubleshooting	44
Schematics	46

4