Exmark VT691KA524CA, VT651KA484 Check for Loose Hardware, Service Air Cleaner, Change Engine Oil

Maintenance

5.Move the right side motion control lever to the center, operating position.

6.Continue holding the right side motion control lever in the center, operating position and pull up on the blade control switch (PTO) and release. The clutch should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.

7.Move or release the right side motion control lever into the neutral position. The blades should stop rotating and the engine should continue running.

8.Push the blade control switch down and move the right side motion control lever to the center, operating position.

9.Continue holding the right side motion control lever in the center, operating position and pull up on the blade control switch (PTO) and release. The clutch should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.

10.Push the blade control switch (PTO) down to the off position. The blades should stop rotating.

11.With the engine running, pull up the blade control switch (PTO) and release without holding right side motion control lever to the center, operating position. The blades should not rotate.

Check for Loose Hardware

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.

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

Service Air Cleaner

Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.)

Every 500 hours—

Replace the secondary

air cleaner element. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.)

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.

2.See the Engine Owner's Manual for maintenance instructions.

Change Engine Oil

Service Interval: After the first 5 hours

Every 100 hours (May need more often under severe conditions.)

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.

2.Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.

3.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-lb (27-33 N-m).

4.Replace the oil filter per the Engine Owner's Manual. Clean around the oil filter and carefully remove the filter by unscrewing it. Make sure no oil drains onto the belt drive or clutch through the holes in the engine deck. Before the new filter is installed, apply a thin coating of Exmark 4–Cycle Premium Engine 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.

5.Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to specified capacity and replace cap.

6.Use oil recommended in the Check Engine Oil Level section. Do Not overfill. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil level.

7.Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck mounting surfaces.

Check Hydraulic Oil Level

Service Interval: Every 50 hours

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