Exmark 850 Change Hydraulic System Filter, Check Wheel Hub Locknuts, Check Wheel Lug Nuts

Maintenance

Change Hydraulic System Filter

Service Interval: After the first 250 hours

Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) thereafter

(Every 250 hours/Yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)

Note: Use only Exmark Part No. 109-0071 for Summer use above 32°F (0°C) or P/N 1-523541 for Winter use below 32°F (0°C). (Refer to the Hydrostatic Ground Drive System section in Specifications for filter specifications.)

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 Exmark Premium Hydro oil and apply a thin coat of oil on the surface of the rubber seal.

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.

Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended. Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative:

Hydro Oil	Change Interval
Exmark Premium Hydro	500 Hours
Oil (Preferred)
Mobil 1 15W50	250 Hours

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.

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

Torque to 210–250 ft-lb (285–339 N-m).

Check Wheel Lug Nuts

Service Interval: After the first 100 hours

Every 500 hours thereafter

Torque to 90–95 ft-lb (122–129 N-m) cross pattern.

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 “Fel-Pro, Pro-Lock Nut Type” are used on the following fasteners:

•Pump drive sheave set screws.

•Square head setscrews on Hydro pump control arms.

•Sheave retaining bolt in the end of engine crankshaft, blower shaft and jackshaft.

•Caster wheel spacer nuts.

•Fuel tank bulkhead fitting nuts.

Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or “Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I or Retaining II” are used on the following:

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