Maintenance
2.Tilt seat forward.
3.Lubricate each end of both steering linkage rods with a spray lubricant or light oil
Check Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 160 hours
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
Change Fuel Filter
Service Interval: As required
A fuel filter is installed between the fuel tanks and the engine. Replace when necessary.
Replacement Filters
Kohler | Kohler |
| P/N |
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Briggs & Stratton | Briggs & Stratton |
| P/N 695327– 30 Micron |
Change Hydraulic System Filter
Service Interval: After the first 250 hours Yearly thereafter
Note: Use only Exmark Part No.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Carefully clean area around filter. It is important that no dirt or contamination enter hydraulic system.
3.Unscrew filter to remove and allow oil to drain from reservoir.
Important: Before reinstalling new filter, fill it with Mobil 1
Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
4.Fill reservoir as stated in Check Hydraulic Oil Level section.
5.Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
CAUTION
Raising the mower 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
6.Start engine and move throttle control ahead to full throttle position. Move the speed control levers to the full speed and run for several minutes. Shut down machine and recheck oil level.
Note: Do Not change hydraulic system oil (except for what can be drained when changing filter), unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been extremely hot.
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic system by introducing contaminates into the system.
Check Wheel Hub Locknuts
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours thereafter
When tightening the lock nut on the wheel motor tapered shaft:
Torque to
Note: Do Not use antiseize on wheel hub.
Fuel Tank — Mounting Hardware Specifications
Service Interval: As required
When installing the nuts on the fuel tank studs, fully tighten the nyloc nut and back off 1/2 turn. This allows for normal fuel tank expansion and contraction with changes in temperature and fuel levels.
Thread Locking Adhesives
Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or
30
