Maintenance
Maintenance
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also
push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug(s).
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.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Before each use or daily
• Check the blower housing/impeller.
• Check bags.
• Check exhaust diverter.
• Clean muffler and rear frame area.
• Clean rear screen in the hopper.
Every 25 hours
• Lubricate grease fittings.
Every 50 hours
• Check condition of belt.
Yearly or before storage
• Clean blower.
Periodic Maintenance
Check Blower
Housing/Impeller
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Inspect for wear or damage daily. Replace or
repair worn parts as needed.
Note:
When mowing in areas with sandy soil,
use low lift blades on the cutting deck and higher
cutting heights to minimize wear on the blower
components.
Check Bags
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Inspect the bags for wear, tears, or damage.
WARNING
Under normal use the bag will deteriorate and
wear. Objects could exit through worn bag
at high speeds. Thrown objects can cause
serious injury or kill you or bystanders.
Check bags frequently for tears and holes.
Replace worn bags only with Exmark
replacement bags.
Check Exhaust Diverter
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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