Exmark Mower Pioneer E-Series 4500-996 Rev A - Manual (Page 4)

Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Safety ..................................................................... 5
Safety Alert Symbol ......................................... 5
Safe Operating Practices .................................. 5
Safety and Instructional Decals ......................11
Specifications ........................................................15
Model Numbers .............................................15
Systems ..........................................................15
Dimensions....................................................17
Torque Requirements .....................................17
Product Overview .................................................18
Operation ..............................................................18
Controls .........................................................18
Pre-Start.........................................................21
Operating Instructions ...................................21
Transporting ..................................................25
Maintenance ..........................................................27
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ............27
Periodic Maintenance ........................................28
Check Engine Oil Level ..................................28
Check Battery Charge .....................................28
Check Mower Blades ......................................29
Check Safety Interlock System ........................30
Check Rollover Protections Systems (Roll
Bar) Knobs.................................................31
Check Seat Belt...............................................31
Check for Loose Hardware .............................31
Service Air Cleaner .........................................31
Change Engine Oil .........................................31
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ..............................31
Check Tire Pressures ......................................32
Check Condition Of Belts...............................32
Lubricate Grease Fittings................................32
Check Spark Plugs ..........................................32
Replace Emissions Air Intake Filter.................33
Change Hydraulic System Filter and
Fluid ..........................................................33
Check Spark Arrester (if equipped)..................34
Thread Locking Adhesives..............................34
Copper-Based Anti-seize ...............................34
Dielectric Grease............................................34
Adjustments ......................................................35
Deck Leveling ................................................35
Adjusting the Blade Slope ...............................35
Pump Drive Belt Tension................................36
Deck Belt Tension ..........................................36
Adjusting the Parking Brake............................36
Motion Control Handle Adjustment ...............37
Full Forward Tracking Adjustment..................38
Motion Control Linkage Adjustment ..............38
Adjusting the Seat Ride Suspension .................39
Electric Clutch Adjustment.............................39
Cleaning ............................................................40
Clean Engine and Exhaust System
Area ...........................................................40
Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean
Cooling Fins...............................................40
Clean Hydro Fan Cooling Fins ........................40
Clean Debris From Machine ...........................40
Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck .................40
Waste Disposal ...............................................40
Troubleshooting ....................................................42
Schematics ............................................................44
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