4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Remove the key from the ignition switch and engage parking brake. Disconnect the negative battery cable before you do any maintenance.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

The engine can become very hot.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.

4.1PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

4.1.1Check engine oil level:

Service Interval: Daily

a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a level surface.

b)Tilt seat forward and raise hood to gain access to access to engine area.

c)Check with engine cold.

d)Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.

e)If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. DO NOT overfill.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the “LOW” (or “ADD”) mark on the dipstick, or over the “FULL” mark.

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Exmark Frontrunner manual Maintenance & Adjustments, Periodic Maintenance, Service Interval Daily