Maintenance
Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Maintenance Safety
•
Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, and remove key.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool
before servicing, adjusting, fueling, unclogging,
cleaning, or storing.
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a
hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
•
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could
accidently start the engine and seriously injure you
or other bystanders. Remove the key from the
switch before you perform any maintenance.
•
Never allow untrained personnel to service
machine.
•
Keep all guards, shields, switches, and all safety
devices in place and in proper working condition.
Frequently check for worn or deteriorating
components and replace them with genuine
Exmark parts when necessary.
WARNING
Removal or modification of original
equipment, parts and/or accessories may
alter the warranty, controllability, and safety
of the machine. Unauthorized modifications
to the original equipment or failure to use
original Exmark parts could lead to serious
injury or death. Unauthorized changes to the
machine, engine, fuel or venting system, may
violate applicable safety standards such as:
ANSI, OSHA and NFPA and/or government
regulations such as EPA and CARB.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts or hot surfaces. If possible, Do Not make
adjustments with the engine running.
WARNING
Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces
may cause personal injury.
Keep your fingers, hands, and clothing clear
of rotating components and hot surfaces.
•
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Before each use or daily
• Check for loose hardware.
• Check discharge gate closure.
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