Exmark Frontrunner, Operating Manual

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4.1.2 Check engine coolant level:
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure machine is on
a level surface.
b) Tilt seat up and tilt hood forward to gain access to the cooling area.
c) Check with engine cold.
d) View coolant level in overflow bottle on the left side of the engine. Coolant
level should be at the indicator line on the overflow bottle.
e) If the coolant level is low, remove the cap to the overflow bottle and fill to
the indicator line. Use coolant specified in Section 2.5.2.
NOTE: Units should only be filled with Dex-Cool© extended life coolant, which
can be identified by its orange color.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Engine coolant is hot and pressurized.
♦
Radiator and surrounding parts are hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Spray or steam from hot, pressurized
liquid in the engine cooling system or
touching a hot radiator may cause severe
burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Allow the engine to cool completely before
removing the radiator cap or servicing any
component of the cooling system.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Engine coolant is toxic.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Swallowing coolant can cause poisoning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Do not swallow
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Keep out of reach of children and pets.
4.1.3 Check battery charge:
Service Interval: Monthly
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging
them will result in reduced performance and service life. To preserve optimum
battery performance and life, recharge batteries in storage when the open
circuit voltage drops to 12.4 volts.
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery should be fully charged
before putting away for winter storage.
a) Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage
reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the