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For Serial Nos.
600,000 & Higher
Part No. 103-9911 Rev. A
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ This product is a piece of power equipment. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system) in place and in proper working condition. ♦ Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or performing
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® EXMARK PARTS PLUS PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995 Program If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock, Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the part will be FREE* Guaranteed!! How the Program Works 1. If dealer does not have part in stock for a "down" unit at the time of request by customer, the dealer contacts his distributor by 1:00 p.m., local time, and requests Exmark ® Parts Plus shipment of six (6) line items o
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CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. OPERATOR'S MANUAL This manual contains assembly, operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instructions for your Exmark mower. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY. By following the operating, maintenance, and safety instructions, you
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol .............................................................................1 1.2 Training................................................................................................1 1.3 Preparation ...................................................................................... 1-3 1.4 Operation.........................................................................................3-
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1. SAFETY 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. DANGER: White lettering/Red background. Indicates an imminently
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1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Carbon monoxide can kill you. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not run engine indoors or in a small confined area where dangerous
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DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignite gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Purchase and store gasoline only in an approved container. ♦ Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. ♦ Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or o
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Severe burns can occur on contact. ♦ Debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching. ♦ Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area. ♦ Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, br
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• See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed. • Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases. • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. • Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering. • Watch for ditches, holes,
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1.4.16 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation. 1.4.17 Do Not mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly. 1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others. 1.4.19 Do Not operate mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 1.4.20 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or o
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PART NO. 1-323427 PART NO. 103-5626 LOCATION: 32” & 36” Decks Under LOCATION: 48” Decks Under Belt Shield Belt Shield PART NO. 103-1798 LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 1-513746 PART NO. 1-303517 LOCATION: Engine Blower LOCATION: Left Side, Rear Surface Engine Deck Housing Next to Muffler ECS Handle Units PART NO. 1-403005 PART NO. 103-2244 LOCATION: Front Corners of Deck LOCATION
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PART NO. 1-403143 LOCATION: Right Rear of Engine Deck Pistol Grip Handle Units PART NO. 1-323550 LOCATION: Upper Handles (Both Sides) ECS Handle Units PART NO. 103-1623 LOCATION: Console Pistol Grip Handle Units PART NO. 103-1967 LOCATION: Console - 8 -
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: M15KA322P; M15KA362P; M15KA483P; M15KA362; M15KA483 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owner's manual. 2.2.2 RPM (No Load): 3600 rpm 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5 gal. (18.9 liter) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Use only clean, fresh, regular grade, unleaded gasoline with the pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In countries using the research method, it should be 90 octane minimum. 2.3.3 Fuel Fil
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2.9.3 Blade Size: Model 32 .........16.25 (41.3 cm) - Qty. 2 Model 36 .........18.00 (45.7 cm) - Qty. 2 Model 48 .........16.25 (41.3 cm) - Qty. 3 2.9.4 Type of Drive: Manual engagement of belt with over-center lock. Blade belt tension is adjustable via turnbuckle. 2.9.5 Blade Brake: When the blade engagement control is moved to the disengaged position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades. 2.9.6 Deck Mounting: Bolted directly to engine deck 2.9.7 Cutting
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will kill the engine if either the transmission shift lever is not in the neutral position or the PTO is engaged. See Figures 1 and 2. 3.1.3 Drive Levers: Located on each side of the upper handle assembly directly below the handle grips. See Figures 1 and 2. These levers individually control clutching action of the wheel drive belts and brakes. When the drive levers are all the way down, the brakes disengage and the wheel drive belts engage. Gradually squeezing the left or righ
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3.1.5 PTO Engagement Lever: Located on the left side of the upper handle. To engage the blades, push the lever forward, or away from the operator, until the turnbuckle locks over-center. To disengage the blades, pull the lever to the rear, or towards the operator. 3.1.6 Throttle Control: The throttle control is located on the control console right side. The throttle is used to control engine speed. Moving the throttle control forward will increase engine speed a
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3.3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.3.1 Read the Engine Owner's Manual carefully for detailed operating instructions and maintenance regarding the engine. Before attempting to operate the unit, refer to Section 1 (Safety) and follow all safety, operating, and preparation guidelines as stated in that section. 3.3.2 Starting Engine Position mower on a level surface. Disengage PTO and place transmission in neutral. Open fuel shut-off valve. NOTE: Always engage the left and
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ROTATE FORWARD FOR PARK BRAKE POSITION ROTATE BACK FOR NEUTRAL LOCK POSITION LATCH IS IN PARK THE DRIVE BRAKE POSTION FULL SPEED FORWARD NEUTRAL LOCK NEUTRAL - HOLD IN THIS POSITION FORWARD - RELEASE DRIVE LEVER REVERSE - SQUEEZE DRIVE LEVER FIGURE 3 DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE OPERATION For ECS Handles: To lock the drive levers in “neutral lock”, squeeze the drive levers to the “neutral” position. See Figure 4 (b). Place thumbs on
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(a) (b) (d) (c) FIGURE 4 DRIVE LEVER, NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH OPERATION 3.3.5 Drive Wheel Engagement and Turning: With drive levers in the “neutral” or “park brake” position, shift transmission into desired gear. Squeeze both drive levers and move both neutral lock/park brake latches from the “neutral” or “park brake” position to the “drive” position. For straight ahead motion: Smoothly release both drive levers to engage drive wheels.
