Maintenance
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.
5.Wipe the dipstick clean and
6.Remove the cap again and check the level of the oil on the dipstick. See Figure 24 for oil levels.
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 is located on right hand side of engine at the rear. 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
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
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.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake.
2.Wait until the unit cools before checking the hydraulic oil.
3.Slide the seat all the forward to access the caps on the LH and RH hydro drives.
4.Clean the area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap.
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.
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.
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