Exmark 4500-471 Cleaning, Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area, Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Guards

Maintenance

Cleaning

Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area

Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessive debris around engine cooling air intake and exhaust system area can cause engine, exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard.

Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system area.

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

2.Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust system area.

3.Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust system area

Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins

Service Interval: Every 100 hours

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

2.Remove cooling shroud clean-out covers (Kohler) or cooling shrouds (Kawasaki) from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause inadequate cooling.

3.Make sure cooling shroud clean-out covers or cooling shrouds are reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shroud clean-out covers or cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating.

Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Guards

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Removing debris from the hydro fan cooling guards will allow the hydro system to run cooler and improve the life of the hydro system.

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

2.Slide seat all the way back, then lift the seat to access the LH and RH hydro drive area.

3.Remove accumulated debris from the hydro fan cooling guards.

Clean Debris From Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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

2.Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the machine and cutting deck, especially under deck belt shields, around the fuel tank, around engine and exhaust area.

Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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

2.Raise deck to the transport (5 1/2 inch (14 cm) cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.

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