Maintenance

lock position. The operator does not need to be in the seat to start the engine.

Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake disengaged, PTO disengaged and motion control levers in the neutral lock position - starter must not crank.

Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake engaged, PTO engaged and motion control levers in the neutral lock position - starter must not crank.

Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged, and the left motion control lever in, starter must not crank, repeat again with the right lever in, then with both levers in - starter must not crank.

2.Check the kill circuits. Run engine at one-third throttle, disengage parking brake and raise off of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must initiate shutdown after approximately 1/2 second has elapsed (seat has time delay kill switch to prevent cut-outs on rough terrain).

Run engine at one-third throttle, engage PTO and raise off of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must initiate shutdown after one second has elapsed if the handles are in. The delay will be 1/2 second if the handles are out.

Run engine at one-third throttle, with brake disengaged, move levers in and raise off seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must initiate shutdown after 1/2 second has elapsed.

Again, run engine at one-third throttle, brake engaged, and move left motion control lever in - engine must initiate shutdown after 1/2 second has elapsed.

Repeat again moving the right lever in, then moving both levers in - engine must initiate shutdown after 1/2 second has elapsed whether operator is on seat or not.

Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK

SERVICE DEALER.

Important: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.

Check Rollover Protections Systems (Roll Bar) Knobs

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Check that both the mounting hardware and the knobs are in good working condition. Make sure the knobs are fully engaged with the ROPS in the raised position. The upper hoop of the roll bar may need to be pushed forward or pulled rearward to get both knobs fully engaged.

 

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1. Engaged

2. Partially engaged — Do

 

Not operate with ROPS

 

in this condition.

 

 

Check Seat Belt

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Visually inspect seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper operation of retractor and buckle. Replace before operating if damaged.

Check for Loose Hardware

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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

2.Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating.

Service Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 200 hours—Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner’s

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Exmark 000 & higher manual Check Rollover Protections Systems Roll Bar Knobs, Check Seat Belt, Check for Loose Hardware

000 & higher specifications

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