Exmark Vh3615ka, Vh4815ka, VH3615KA Service Interval After First 250 hrs, then yearly thereafter

d)Remove the oil drain plug from the right hand side of the engine. Allow oil to drain, then replace drain plug.

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.

5.1.8Check hydraulic oil level. Service Interval: 40 hr.

a)Stop engine.

b)Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

♦Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

♦Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

♦Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in good condition an all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system.

♦Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.

♦Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks.

♦Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system before performing any work on the hydraulic system.

5.1.9Change hydraulic system filter.

Service Interval: After First 250 hrs, then yearly thereafter.

Note: Use Exmark Part No. 513211 for Summer use above 32° F (0° C)and use Part No. 523541 for Winter use below 32° F (0° C). (Refer to 2.6.2 for Filter Specifications.)

a)Place unit on a level surface, stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).

b)Carefully clean area around filter. It is important that no dirt or contamination enters the hydraulic system.

c)Unscrew filter to remove and allow oil to drain from reservoir.

IMPORTANT: Before re-installing new filter, fill it completely with Mobil 1

15W-50 and apply a thin coat of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter. Do not tighten yet.

d)Fill reservoir as stated in Section 5.1.8.

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