Exmark 000 & higher Check Tire Pressures, Check Condition Of Belts, Lubricate Grease Fittings

Maintenance

5.Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert the cap back into the hydro. Lightly tighten the cap.

6.Remove the cap again and check the level of the oil on the dipstick. See Figure 24 for oil levels.

Figure 24

1. Full 2. Add

Note: The oil level on the dipstick will be incorrect if the oil is checked when the unit is hot.

7.If the dipstick oil level is at the “add” mark add Exmark Premium Hydro Oil.

8.Replace hydraulic reservoir cap and tighten until snug. Do Not overtighten.

Check Tire Pressures

Service Interval: Every 50 hours

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

2.Check tire pressure in drive tires.

3.Inflate drive tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).

4.Semi-pneumatic caster tires Do Not need to be inflated.

Note: Do Not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame, and other components. Foam filling tires will void the warranty.

Check Condition Of Belts

Service Interval: Every 50 hours

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

2.Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift up floor pan to inspect deck drive belt.

3.Check under machine to inspect the pump drive belt.

Note: No adjustments are required for belt tension.

Lubricate Grease Fittings

Note: See chart for service intervals.

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

2.Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease.

Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.

Lubrication Chart

Fitting	Initial	Number of	Service
Locations	Pumps	Places	Interval
1. Deck and	1	2	Yearly
Pump Idler
Pivots
2. Front	*0	2	*Yearly
Caster
Pivots

*See step 3 for special lubrication instructions on the front caster pivots.

3.Lubricate front caster pivots once a year. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread grease zerk in hole and pump with grease until it oozes out around top bearing. Remove grease zerk and thread plug back in. Place cap back on.

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