Exmark 4501-191 Rev.A Washing the Underside of the Mower, Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area

Maintenance

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of the Mower

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the mower housing.

Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping dispersal.

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

2.Move the motion control levers outward to the park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower washout fitting, and turn the water on high (Figure 61).

Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the O-ring.

		Figure 61
1.	Washout fitting	3.	O-ring
2.	Hose	4.	Coupling

4.Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.

5.Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the blade control switch and let the mower run for one to three minutes.

6.Disengage the blade control switch, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to stop.

7.Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting.

Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process.

8.Run the mower again for one to three minutes to remove excess water.

WARNING

A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death.

•Replace broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using mower again.

•Never put your hands or feet under the mower or through openings in the mower.

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.

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