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FIGURE 11
BLADE BOLT INSTALLATION
5.1.4 Check safety interlock system.
Service Interval: Daily
a) For your safet y, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operat or Pr esence
Controls (O PC). When either the PTO is engaged, or the transmission shif t
lever is not in neutral and bot h hands ar e r em o ved f rom the handles, t he
mower engine MUST stop.
b) Check OPC cir c uit s . Clear the area. Run eng ine at one-third thr o t tle, then
with drive levers and neutral lock/ par k brak e lat ches in “park brake”
position, Shif t the transmission int o gear and release OPC levers – engine
MUST stop.
Again, r un engine at one-third throttle, move the transmission shifter lever to
neutral, engage PT O and r e lease O PC levers - engine MUST stop.
c) If machine does not pass any of these tests, DO NOT operate. Cont act
your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER.
IMPORTANT: It is essent i al that all O perat or Saf et y Mechanisms, be i n
place and in proper operating condition prior to mowi ng.
5.1.5 Check for loose hardware.
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving par t s t o stop. Remove ignit ion key or
spark plug wire(s).
b) Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible
problem. Tighten hardware or cor r ect the problem before operating.
5.1.6 Check Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adju st m ent
Service Interval: Daily
Refer to Section 3.11. Note any bent linkage or har dware, which may need
servicing or replacing.
5.1.7 Service pre-cleaner element and air cleaner.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's M anual
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) See engine owners manual f or cleaning instruct ions.
5.1.8 Change eng ine oil.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's M anual
NOTE: Change oil after first fi ve (5) hours of operat i on. Follow engine
manufacturer’s recommendati ons f or f ut ure oi l changes.