Maintenance
Replacement Filters
Kohler | Kohler P/N 24 050 13 |
Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| P/N |
Kohler EFI | Kohler P/N 25 050 42 |
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Note: It is important to reinstall the fuel line hoses and secure with plastic ties the same as they were originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel line away from components that could cause fuel line damage.
Change Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid
Service Interval: After the first 250 hours Every 500 hours thereafter
Note: Only use Exmark Hydro
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
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.
3.Remove the pump drive belt.
4.Place a catch pan under the hydro.
5.Carefully clean area around the filters. It is important that no dirt or contamination enter the hydraulic system.
6.Using a socket, unscrew filters to remove and allow oil to drain.
7.Before installing the new filters, apply a thin coat of Exmark Premium Hydro Oil on the surface of the two rubber seals.
8.Install the new filters and torque to 14
9.Fill the hydraulic system as stated in Check Hydraulic Oil Level section.
Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended. Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative:
Hydro Oil | Service Interval |
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Exmark Premium Hydro | After first 250 hours |
Oil (Preferred) | *Every 500 hours |
| thereafter |
Mobil 1 15W50 | After first 250 hours |
| *Every 250 hours |
| thereafter |
*May need more often under severe conditions.
10.Remove the catch pan and properly dispose of hydro oil and filter according to local codes.
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12.Start engine and move throttle control ahead to full throttle position. Move the speed control levers to the full speed and run for one minute. Shut down the machine, allow the hydros to cool and recheck oil level.
13.Remove the jack stands.
Note: Do Not change the hydraulic system oil (except for what can be drained when changing filter), unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been extremely hot.
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic system by introducing contaminants into the system.
Wheel Hub - Slotted Nut Torque Specification
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
Torque the slotted nut to
Note: Do Not use
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
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