Exmark Vantage 000 & Higher - Manual (Page 4)

Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ..................... 10
Specifications ....................................................... 13
Model Numbers ............................................ 13
Systems ......................................................... 13
Dimensions................................................... 14
Torque Requirements .................................... 15
Product Overview ................................................ 15
Operation ............................................................. 16
Controls ........................................................ 16
Pre-Start........................................................ 18
Operating Instructions .................................. 18
Transporting ................................................. 23
Maintenance ......................................................... 25
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 25
Periodic Maintenance ....................................... 26
Check Engine Oil Level ................................. 26
Check Battery Charge .................................... 26
Check Mower Blades ..................................... 28
Check Safety Interlock System ....................... 29
Check for Loose Hardware ............................ 30
Service Air Cleaner ........................................ 30
Change Engine Oil ........................................ 30
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ............................. 30
Check Tire Pressures ..................................... 31
Check Condition Of Belts.............................. 31
Lubricate Grease Fittings............................... 31
Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs ........................ 31
Check Spark Plugs ......................................... 32
Change Hydraulic System Filter and
Fluid ......................................................... 32
Wheel Hub Nut Torque Specification............. 34
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)................. 34
Thread Locking Adhesives............................. 34
Mobil HTS Grease (Or Food-Grade
Anti-seize)................................................. 34
Copper-Based Anti-seize ............................... 34
Dielectric Grease........................................... 35
Adjustments ..................................................... 35
Deck Leveling ............................................... 35
Adjusting the Cutting Deck Rake ................... 36
Adjusting the Rear of the Deck....................... 37
Pump Drive Belt Tension............................... 37
Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension .................... 37
Check the Park Brake..................................... 37
Park Brake Adjustment .................................. 37
Electric Clutch Adjustment............................ 38
Motion Control Neutral Adjustment .............. 39
Motion Control Tracking Adjustment ............ 40
Check the Neutral Switch Alignment
................................................................. 40
Adjust RH Motion Control Handle
Position..................................................... 41
Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load
Adjustment ............................................... 42
Cleaning ........................................................... 43
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area .......................................................... 43
Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling
Fins........................................................... 43
Clean Debris From Machine .......................... 43
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck ................ 43
Waste Disposal .............................................. 43
Troubleshooting ................................................... 45
Schematics ........................................................... 47
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