Exmark Quest SP Models 850 - Manual (Page 32)

Maintenance
Check Rollover Protection
System (Roll Bar) Knobs
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check that both the mounting hardware and the
knobs are in good working condition. Make sure the
knobs are fully engaged with the ROPS in the raised
position. The upper hoop of the roll bar may need
to be pushed forward or pulled rearward to get both
knobs fully engaged.
Figure 20
1. Engaged 2. Partially engaged — Do
Not operate with ROPS
in this condition.
Check Seat Belt
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Visually inspect seat belt for wear, cuts, and proper
operation of retractor and buckle. Replace before
operating if damaged.
Check for Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware
or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware
or correct the problem before operating.
Service Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check
the air cleaner; replace
if dirty or damaged.
(May need more often
under severe conditions.
See the Engine Owner’s
Manual for additional
information.)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for maintenance
instructions.
Change Engine Oil and Filter
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 100 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes first)
(May need more often
under severe conditions.)
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
3. The oil drain hose is located on right hand side
of engine at the rear. Place pan under machine
to catch oil. Remove plug from end of drain
hose. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug.
Torque plug to 20-24 ft-lb.
4. Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean
around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove.
Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating
of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn
filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter
adapter then tighten filter an additional 1/2 to
3/4 turn.
5. Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to
specified capacity and replace cap.
6. Use oil recommended in engine owner’s manual.
Do Not overfill. Start the engine and check for
leaks.
7. Wipe up any spilled oil from engine deck
mounting surfaces.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Engage parking brake.
2. Wait until the unit cools before checking the
hydraulic oil.
3. Check expansion tank and if necessary add
Exmark Premium Hydro oil to the FULL COLD
line (see Figure 21).
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