Maintenance
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1.Install bushing in blade prior to installing bushing in spindle.
B.Install bushing/blade combo into spindle.
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.
Figure 11
Check Safety Interlock System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Check starting circuit. Starter should crank with: |
Operator Presence Control levers depressed, |
speed control lever in neutral, and PTO |
disengaged. |
Try to start the engine with OPC levers |
disengaged, speed control lever in neutral and |
PTO |
Try to start with, OPC levers depressed, speed |
control lever in any speed but neutral and PTO |
1.Use wrench here for blade installation. This nut has been torqued to
2.Torque to
|
Try to start with OPC levers depressed, |
speed control lever in neutral and PTO |
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2. Check OPC circuits. Clear the area. Run engine |
at |
neutral lock latches in neutral lock position, |
C.Apply lubricant to threads of blade bolt as needed to prevent seizing.
move the speed control lever out of neutral and |
release OPC levers engine must stop. Again, |
run engine at |
control lever to neutral, engage PTO and release |
OPC |
Note: Park brake must be disengaged before the speed control lever is moved out of neutral or engine will kill.
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.
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