Exmark FR524 - Manual (Page 17)

Maintenance
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
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).
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 50 hours • Change oil in all three gearbox housings. Add oil as needed until level with oil drain plug.
Before each 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
• Grease the front caster pivots.
• Grease the deck drive belt idler arm.
Periodic Maintenance
Check Mower Blades
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 blades and sharpen or replace as required.
3. Reinstall the blades (if they were removed) in the
following order:
A. Install bushing through blade with bushing
flange on bottom (grass) side of blade.
Figure 14
1. Install bushing in blade prior to installing bushing in
spindle.
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