Exmark VH15KA483, VH15KA362 manual Service Interval See Engine Owners Manual

4.1.4Check safety interlock system: Service Interval: Daily

a)For your safety, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operator Presence Controls (OPC). When either the PTO is engaged, or the speed control lever is not in neutral and both hands are removed from the handles, the mower engine MUST stop.

b)Check OPC circuits. Clear the area. Disengage the park brake. Run engine at one-third throttle, then with drive levers and neutral lock latches in neutral lock position, move the speed control lever out of neutral and release OPC levers - engine MUST stop.

Again, run engine at one-third throttle, move the speed control lever to neutral, engage PTO and release OPC levers - engine MUST stop.

Note: Park brake must be disengaged before the speed control lever is moved out of neutral or PTO is engaged or engine will kill.

c)If machine does not pass any of these tests, DO NOT operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK SERVICE DEALER.

IMPORTANT: It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to the use of the mower.

4.1.5Check for loose hardware: Service Interval: Daily

a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).

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

4.1.6Service pre-cleaner element and air cleaner. Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual

a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).

b)See engine owners manual for cleaning instructions.

4.1.7Change engine oil:

Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual

NOTE: Change oil after first five (5) hours of operation. Follow engine manufacturers recommendations for future oil changes.

a)Disengage PTO.

b)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).

c)Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.

d)The oil drain hose assembly is located on the left side of the engine.

Place pan under machine to catch oil. Remove oil drain plug. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug. Torque plug to 20-24 ft-lbs.

e)Replace the oil filter as per Engine Owner's Manual. 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.

f)Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to the specified capacity and replace cap. Use oil as specified in Engine Owners Manual. Do not overfill.

g)Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil levels.

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