Exmark 4500-996 Rev A Cleaning, Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area, Clean Debris From Machine

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 shrouds 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 shrouds are reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating.

Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Removing debris from the hydro fan cooling fins 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.Unlatch and flip the seat up.

3.Remove accumulated debris from the hydro fan cooling fins and upper surfaces.

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.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.

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

3.Raise deck to the transport (5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.

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.

4.Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge deflector.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal

Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified

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