Maintenance
C.
Remove the reservoir cap and dipstick from
the fluid tank.
D.
Add 8 qt (7.6 L) of oil in the reservoir.
Note:
The reservoir will be overfull at this
point the level will quickly go down once the
machine is started and cooling loop oil fills
the transmission case.
Important:
Exmark will not assume
responsibility for damage caused by improper
substitutions.
7.
Raise the rear of machine up and support with
jack stands (or equivalent support) just high
enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
8.
Allow the engine to run about one minute and
then shut it off.
9.
Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Move the
speed control levers to the full speed and run for
several minutes. Shut down machine and recheck
fluid level.
10.
Check the level of the hydraulic fluid; refer to
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level
section.
Add enough oil to put the level between the two
marks on the dipstick. it may take 4-5 qt (3.8-4.7
L) depending how much oil stayed in the cooling
loop while draining.
11.
Replace the dipstick and reinstall the cap.
Check Engine Coolant Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
If the engine coolant level is below the
indicator line on the overflow bottle when the
engine is cold, the coolant temperature gauge may
not register correctly during operation and/or
the warning buzzer may not sound if the engine
overheats.
1.
Position the mower on a flat surface.
2.
Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3.
Check with engine cold.
4.
Open the hood and check the coolant level in the
expansion tank on the right side of the machine.
The coolant level should be between the marks
on the overflow bottle.
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1.
Expansion tank
5.
If the coolant level is low, remove the cap to
the overflow bottle and fill to the indicator line.
Machines should only be filled a 50/50 mix of
water and ethylene glycol.
Note:
The use of Havoline
®
Xtended Life
coolant is recommended. Havoline
®
can be
identified by its orange color.
WARNING
Engine coolant is hot and pressurized and
radiator and surrounding parts are hot. Spray or
steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the engine
cooling system and touching a hot radiator may
cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
removing the radiator cap or servicing any
component of the cooling system.
CAUTION
Engine coolant is toxic. Swallowing coolant can
cause poisoning.
•
Do Not swallow.
•
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Change Engine Coolant
Service Interval: Every 2,000 hours/Every 2
years (whichever comes
first)
1.
Position the mower on a flat surface.
2.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
3.
Tilt hood forward to gain access to the cooling
area.
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