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Industrial Park Box 808
Beatrice, NE 68310

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Summary of Contents for FontRunner FR524

Page 1: ...FR524 FR604 FR724 For Serial Nos 720 000 Higher Part No 4500 230 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...ured previously Exmark or its distributors and dealers accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication 2005 2008 Exmark Mfg Co Inc Industrial Park Box 808 Beatrice NE 68310 2 Contact us at www Exmark com Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ... distributor All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them promptly for you from the factory All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory however attentio...

Page 4: ...moval 13 Product Overview 14 Operation 14 Deck Raising and Lowering 14 Maintenance 17 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 17 Periodic Maintenance 17 Check Mower Blades 17 Check for Loose Hardware 18 Check Tire Pressures 18 Change Gearbox Oil 18 Lubricate Grease Fittings 19 Thread Locking Adhesives 19 Adjustments 20 Deck Leveling 20 Caster Pivot Bearings Pre load Adjustment 20 Cleaning 21 Clean Gras...

Page 5: ...quipment operator controls and safety signs All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator The owner user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself other people or property Prepar...

Page 6: ...when making turns Look behind and to the side before changing directions Maintenance and Storage Disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing Use care when checking blades Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use caution when servicing them Only replace blades Never straighten or weld th...

Page 7: ...essory has been installed make sure current safety signs are visible New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg Co Inc Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any air bubbles Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and in...

Page 8: ...Safety 103 8425 109 2354 109 2359 109 2376 109 2993 109 3148 8 ...

Page 9: ...nt support frame Six anti scalp rollers provide maximum turf protection Deck design allows for bagging mulching or side discharge Deck Depth 52 inch Deck 5 1 2 inches 14 cm 60 inch Deck 5 1 2 inches 14 cm 72 inch Deck 5 1 2 inches 14 cm Cutting Height Adjustment Adjusts from 1 inch 2 5 cm to 5 inches 12 7 cm infinitely variable Mulching Kit Optional Dimensions Overall Width 52 inch Deck 60 inch De...

Page 10: ...g Bolt lubricate with anti seize 55 60 ft lb 75 81 N m Gearbox Mounting Bolts 16 18 ft lb 22 24 N m Drive Shaft Set Screw 18 ft lb 24 N m Drive Shaft Pinch Bolt 44 ft lb 60 N m Cutter Housing Spindle Nut 140 145 ft lb 190 197 N m Anti Scalp Roller Nyloc Nut See Figure 12 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m Anti Scalp Roller Whizlock Nut See Figure 12 30 35 ft lb 41 47 N m 10 ...

Page 11: ...nd approved Exmark front mount attachment 1 Stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop engage the parking brake and remove the key 2 Rotate the fold lock lever located on the deck in the unlocked position Figure 3 Figure 3 1 Fold lock lever shown in the unlocked position 3 On the tractor remove the two retaining pins on hitch latches so the latches can actuate freely Raise the floor pan and...

Page 12: ...ays make sure the deck is securely latched in the up or down position 10 Retract the cylinder to fold the deck upward Attach the weight transfer chains It is very important not to twist the chains Lock the chains onto the pin by inserting the cotter hairpin Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Retaining pin 3 Weight transfer chains 2 Cotter hairpin WARNING Operating the mower deck in the raised service position ca...

Page 13: ...act the cylinder and partially fold the deck just to the point where the weight transfer chains go slack 6 Pull out the hairpins and chain pins from the clevis bracket Place the pin and cotter hairpin on the chain and set aside 7 Lower the deck by extending the cylinder until the deck folds down The caster tires should touch the ground 8 The float link brackets will start to rotate forward and at ...

Page 14: ...en the height of cut has changed 1 Stop the machine and move the motion control levers outward to the neutral locked position 2 Disengage the PTO 3 Engage the park brake 4 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop 5 After adjusting the height of cut adjust the anti scalp rollers by removing the whizlock nut and the spring disc washer 6 Place the rollers in one of the pos...

Page 15: ...wer deck can result in a serious injury or property damage Always raise and lower deck on flat dry ground free of any obstructions Always make sure the deck is securely latched in the up or down position 2 Fully extend the cylinder to unload the fold lock levers 3 Rotate the fold lock levers located on each side of the deck to the unlocked position Figure 3 4 Retract the cylinder and the deck will...

Page 16: ... the Operating Position 1 Make certain that you and any observers are clear of the deck 2 Raise the floor pan to the locked position as shown in Figure 13 3 Extend the cylinder until the front caster wheels just touch the ground 4 If the full fold pin was used when the deck was folded remove it from the float link and place it in the storage location under the floor pan 5 Fully extend the cylinder...

Page 17: ...h use or daily Check the mower blades Check for loose hardware Grease the front caster wheel hub Clean the grass build up from under the deck Every 40 hours Check the condition of the belts Grease the drive shaft Grease the height adjustment shaft bearings Every 100 hours Change oil in all three gearbox housings Add oil as needed until level with oil drain plug Grease the deck flip up Yearly Greas...

Page 18: ...rval 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 Check Tire Pressures Service Interval Every 40 hours The front caster tires are semi pneumatic and Do Not need to be inflated Change Gearbox Oil Serv...

Page 19: ...Bearings 1 4 40 Hours 4 Deck Flip Up 1 2 100 Hours 5 Front Caster Pivots 0 2 Yearly 6 Deck Drive Belt Idler Arm 1 1 Yearly See step 3 for special lubrication instructions on the front caster pivots 3 Lubricate caster pivots once a year Remove hex plug and cap Thread grease zerk in hole and pump with grease until it oozes out around top bearing Remove grease zerk and thread plug back in Place cap b...

Page 20: ...ately 5 inches tall next to the front blade tip of the center blade mark the location of the blade tip on the block Remove the block and measure height on the block it should be 4 inches Repeat this process for the rear blade tip of both the left and right blades those should measure 4 1 4 inches to give the recommended 1 4 inch positive rake see Figure 18 Figure 18 1 4 1 4 inches 2 4 inches 6 If ...

Page 21: ...op and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Fold mower deck and secure in latched position See Raising the Mower Deck to the Service Position section in Operation 3 Clean out any grass build up from underside of deck and in discharge chute 4 Lower deck to cutting position and lock deck locking pins See Lowering the Mower Deck to the Operation Position section in Operation 21 ...

Page 22: ...ty 4 Clean the underside of the mower 5 Tire pressure in drive tires not correct 5 Adjust tire pressure in the drive tires 6 Blade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 7 Tips of adjacent blades are at an uneven cutting height Blades tips should be even within 3 16 inch which is approximately one blade thickness 7 Replace blades spindles and or check for dama...

Page 23: ...vice Dealer before obtaining any warranty service Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership To locate a dealer convenient to you access our website at www exmark com U S Customers may also call 402 223 6375 If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer s analysis or with the assistance provided contact us at Exmark Customer Service Department The Exm...

Page 24: ...Notes 24 ...

Page 25: ...Notes 25 ...

Page 26: ...Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By 26 ...

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Page 28: ...ICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM OUT FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM DUAL TAIL WHEEL FLOOR PAN EXTENDER HITCH KIT LIGHT KIT MICRO MULCH SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM ROPS ROTARY BROOM SNOW BLADE SNOWBLOWER SUN SHADE TRASH CONTAINER ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM WEATHER CAB Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the Literature Pack or F...

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