Exmark Lawn Tractor - Manual (Page 44)

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the motion control lever to the reverse position and while applying slight
pressure to the lever allow the reverse indicator spring to bring the levers
back to neutral. The wheel must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse.
When adjustment is complete, tighten lock nuts onto ball joints.
i) Bring the RH motion control lever into the neutral position. Adjust the RH
pump control rod length by rotating the tracking adjustment knob in the
appropriate direction until the wheels slightly creep in reverse. Move the motion
control lever to the reverse position and while applying slight pressure to the
lever allow the reverse indicator spring to bring the levers back to neutral. The
wheel must stop turning or slightly creep in reverse. (See Figure 14)
j) Shut off unit. Remove jumper wire from wire harness connector and plug
connector into seat switch.
4.2.14 Caster pivot bearings pre-load adjustment:
a) Remove dust cap from caster and tighten
nyloc nut until washers are flat and back
off 1/4 of a turn to properly set the pre-load
on the bearings. If disassembled, make
sure the spring washers are reinstalled as
shown in Figure 15.
5. WASTE DISPOSAL
5.1 MOTOR OIL DISPOSAL
Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment. Dispose of used oil at
a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations.
5.2 BATTERY DISPOSAL
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is
poisonous and can cause severe burns
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin
can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber gloves
to protect skin and clothing when handling electrolyte.
♦ Do not swallow electrolyte.
Federal law states that batteries should not be placed in the garbage. Management and
disposal practices must be within relevant federal, state, or local laws.
If a battery is being replaced or if the unit containing the battery is no longer operating and
is being scrapped, take the battery to a local certified recycling center. If no local
recycling is available return the battery to any certified battery reseller.
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
6.1 MOWER PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT (W/LEVERS FULLY FORWARD).
a) Refer to Tracking Adjustment Section 3.1.3.
b) Check air pressure in drive tires; 13 psi
Semi-pneumatic casters do not require inflation.
FIGURE 15
CASTER ADJUSTMENT