Exmark Vantage 000 & Higher - Manual (Page 25)

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).
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching
a hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 5 hours • Change the engine oil.
After the first 100 hours
• Check the wheel hub torque specification.
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
After the first 250 hours • Change the hydraulic filter and fluid.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
Every 40 hours
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
Every 50 hours • Check spark arrester (if equipped).
Every 80 hours • Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
Every 100 hours
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the electric clutch.
Every 160 hours • Check the spark plugs.
Every 200 hours • Grease the lift linkage pivots.
Every 250 hours
• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if
dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for
additional information.)
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