Exmark STARIS S Series, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
General Safety ................................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ....................... 6
Specifications ........................................................12
Systems ..........................................................12
Dimensions....................................................13
Torque Requirements .....................................14
Product Overview .................................................14
Operation ..............................................................15
Controls .........................................................15
Before Operation ...........................................17
Operating Instructions ...................................18
During Operation Safety.................................18
After Operation..............................................24
Transporting ..................................................24
Maintenance ..........................................................26
Maintenance Safety.............................................26
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ............27
Periodic Maintenance ........................................28
Engine Maintenance.......................................28
Engine Safety .................................................28
Check Engine Oil Level ..................................28
Check Mower Blades ......................................30
Check Safety Interlock System ........................32
Check for Loose Hardware .............................34
Service Air Cleaner .........................................34
Change Engine Oil .........................................34
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ..............................34
Check Tire Pressures ......................................35
Check Condition Of Belts...............................35
Lubricate Grease Fittings................................35
Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs .........................35
Check Spark Plugs ..........................................36
Change Hydraulic System Filter and
Fluid ..........................................................36
Wheel Hub Nut Torque Specification..............38
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)..................38
Thread Locking Adhesives..............................39
Mobil HTS Grease (Or Food-Grade
Anti-seize)..................................................39
Copper-Based Anti-seize ................................39
Dielectric Grease............................................39
Adjustments ......................................................39
Deck Leveling ................................................39
Pump Drive Belt Tension................................41
Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension .....................41
Check the Park Brake......................................41
Park Brake Adjustment ...................................41
Electric Clutch Adjustment.............................41
Motion Control Adjustment ...........................43
Adjust Motion Control Handle
Position......................................................43
Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load
Adjustment ................................................44
Cleaning ............................................................45
Cleaning and Storing Safety.............................45
Clean Debris From Machine ...........................45
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area ...........................................................45
Remove Engine Shroud Access Panels and
Clean Cooling Fins .....................................45
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck .................45
Waste Disposal ...............................................46
Troubleshooting ....................................................47
Schematics ............................................................50
California Proposition 65 Warning
Information ...............................................53
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