Exmark Lawn Tractor Service Interval Daily, See Engine manual for additional information

Run engine at one-third throttle, engage PTO and raise off of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must stop after 1/2 second has elapsed.

Run engine at one-third throttle, with brake disengaged, move levers in and raise off seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must stop after 1/2 second has elapsed.

Again, run engine at one-third throttle, brake engaged, and move left motion control lever in - engine must stop.

Repeat again moving the right lever in, then moving both levers in - engine must stop whether operator is on seat or not.

NOTE: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER.

IMPORTANT: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.

5.1.7Check rollover protections systems (roll bar) pins

Service Interval: Daily

a)Make sure latch pin and hair pin are fully installed and lanyard is in good condition.

5.1.8Check for loose hardware.

Service Interval: Daily

a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.

b)Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating.

5.1.9Service air cleaner.

Service Interval: 50 hrs.

More often under severe conditions.

See Engine manual for additional information.

a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.

b)Loosen wing nut and remove air cleaner compartment cover.

c)Remove foam pre-cleaner element and wash in warm water with detergent. Rinse until all traces of detergent are eliminated and squeeze out excess water (DO NOT wring). Air dry. Saturate with engine oil and squeeze out excess oil.

d)Check paper element. DO NOT wash or use pressurized air to clean paper element. Replace if dirty, bent or damaged.

e)Reinstall foam pre-cleaner to paper element, then reinstall paper element and cover.

5.1.10Change engine oil:

Service Interval: 100 hrs.

NOTE: Change oil and filter after first five (5) hrs. of operation.

a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.

b)Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.

c)The oil drain is located on right hand side of engine.

Place pan under machine to catch oil and remove drain plug. Allow oil to drain, then replace plug.

d)Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.

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