Maintenance

Figure 20

1.Positive (+) cable on discharged battery

2.Positive (+) cable on booster battery

3.Negative (–) cable on the booster battery

4.Negative (–) cable on the engine block

5.Booster battery

6.Discharged battery

7.Engine block

4.Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery.

5.Connect the black negative (–) cable to the other terminal (negative) of the booster battery.

6.MAKE THE FINAL CONNECTION ON THE ENGINE BLOCK OF THE STALLED VEHICLE (NOT TO THE NEGATIVE POST) AWAY FROM THE BATTERY. STAND BACK.

7.Start the vehicle and remove the cables in the reverse order of connection (the engine block (black) connection is the first to disconnect).

Check Mower Blades

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

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

2.Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in the Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck section.

3.Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required.

4.Reinstall the blades (if they were removed) in the following order:

A. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft.

Figure 21

1.Spindle

2.Blade

3.Blade drive washer

4.Blade bolt washer assembly — Torque to 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m) Apply lubricant to threads as needed to prevent seizing. Copper-based anti-seize preferable. Grease acceptable substitute.

B.Apply lubricant to the threads of the blade bolt as needed to prevent seizing. Copper based anti-seize is preferable. Grease is an acceptable substitute.

C.Install the blade drive washer and blade bolt washer assembly into the spindle. Make sure the hex in the washer is engaged on the spindle before tightening the bolt. Install blade bolt finger tight.

D.Place wrench on the top spindle nut then torque the blade bolts to 55-60 ft-lb (75-81 N-m).

WARNING

Incorrect installation of the blade or components used to retain the blade can be dangerous. Failure to use all original components and assembled as shown could allow a blade or blade component to be thrown out from under the deck resulting in serious personal injury or death.

Always install the original Exmark blades, blade bushings, and blade bolts as shown.

Check Safety Interlock System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

Note: To prevent engine cut-outs on rough terrain the seat kill switch has a 1/2 second delay.

1.Check starting circuit. Starter should crank with, parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged and

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Exmark 850 manual Check Mower Blades, Check Safety Interlock System

0, 850 specifications

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