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Exmark Frontrunner 4500-497 User Manual

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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........................................................ 19
Operating Instructions .................................. 20
Transporting ................................................. 22

Maintenance ......................................................... 24

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 24
Periodic Maintenance ....................................... 25

Check Engine Oil Level ................................. 25
Check Battery Charge .................................... 25
Check Safety Interlock System ....................... 26
Check Rollover Protections Systems (Roll

Bar) Pins ................................................... 27

Check Seat Belt.............................................. 27
Check for Loose Hardware ............................ 27
Service Air Cleaner ........................................ 27
Change Engine Oil ........................................ 27
Check Hydraulic Oil Level ............................. 27
Check Tire Pressures ..................................... 28
Check Condition Of Belts.............................. 28
Lubricate Grease Fittings............................... 28
Lubricate Rear Caster Wheel Hub(s)............... 29
Lubricate Brake Handle Pivot ........................ 30
Lubricate Brake Rod Bushings ....................... 30
Lubricate Motion Control Bronze

Bushings ................................................... 30

Lubricate Motion Control Shaft ..................... 30
Lubricate Steering Linkage Rod Ends............. 30
Check Spark Plugs ......................................... 30
Change Hydraulic System Filter ..................... 31
Check Wheel Hub Locknuts .......................... 31
Thread Locking Adhesives............................. 31
Dielectric Grease........................................... 32

Adjustments ..................................................... 32

Pump Drive Belt Tension............................... 32
Pump Drive Belt Replacement ....................... 32
Park Brake Adjustment .................................. 32
Motion Control Linkage Adjustment ............. 33

Weight Transfer Spring Adjustment ............... 34
Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load

Adjustment ............................................... 35

Clutch Shim .................................................. 35

Cleaning ........................................................... 37

Clean Engine Cooling System ........................ 37
Remove Accumulated Debris from

Engine (Briggs & Stratton Units
Only)......................................................... 37

Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling

Fins........................................................... 38

Waste Disposal .............................................. 38

Troubleshooting ................................................... 39
Schematics ........................................................... 41

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