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WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT When the mower is used or operated on any California forest, brush or grass covered land, a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler. If not, the operator is violating state law, Section 442 Public Resource Code. To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer. WARNING P
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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 or less. 2.
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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 will prolong the life of your mo
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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 ...........................................................................................3-4 1.5 Maintenance & Storage
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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 of unsafe actions or situations and will be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. When used with the word DANGER: IT DENOTES THAT AN EXTREME HAZARD EXISTS WHICH WO
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also known to the State of California to cause birth defects. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not run engine indoors or in a small confined area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A fire or
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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 on a truck or tr
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is responsible for safe operation on slopes. See inside back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed. 1.4.5 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass, if mower must be tilted for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed. 1.4.6 Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition. 1.4.7 Do Not c
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1.5.4 Store fuel in a container specifically designed for this purpose. Store the fuel container in a cool, dry place. 1.5.5 Keep the mower and fuel container in locked storage to prevent children from playing or tampering with them. 1.5.6 Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are present. 1.5.7 Maximum mowing results and safety can only be achieved if the mower is properly maintained and
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KOHLER, 13 HP KAW, & 10.5 B&S PART NO. 323688 LOCATION: Console 15 & 17 HP KAW PART NO. 323699 LOCATION: Console PART NO. 403143 LOCATION: Right Rear of Engine Deck 15 & 17 hp KAW 12.5 HP KAW, KOHLER & 10.5 HP B&S PART NO. 323691 PART NO. 323689 LOCATION: RH Side of LOCATION: RH Side of Console Console - 6 -
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PART NO. 323427 PART NO. 403170 LOCATION: 32” & 36” Decks LOCATION: 48” Decks PART NO. 303518 LOCATION: Transmission Shifter Plate PART NO. 303508 LOCATION: Right Rear Corner of Deck 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 220,000 & Higher M3211B; M3213KA; M3613KA; M3613KC; M3615KA; M4815KC; M4815KA; M4817KA 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 o
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2.6.2 Speed range: 1st 2.0 mph (3.22 km/h) 4th 4.1 mph (6.60 km/h) 2nd 2.7 mph (4.35 km/h) 5th 6.2 mph (9.98 km/h) 3rd 3.5 mph (5.63 km/h) Rev 3.1 mph (4.99 km/h) 2.7 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM Banded double A-Section V-belts, single top-side idlers and replaceable bolt-on drive sheaves and brake drums. (Single B-Section V-belts for the 32" Model) 2.8 TIRES Drive Tires Size Qty. Tread Ply 4 Pressure Bearings 36” & 48” Models 13 x 6.5 – 6 2 Turf Master 4 14 psi (97kPa) Replaceable Ball 32” Model 13
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2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS BOLT LOCATION TORQUE Blade/Cutter Housing Spindle Bolt ....................................75-80 ft-lbs. Caster Bracket Mounts......................................................30-35 ft-lbs. Cutter Deck/Engine Deck Mount.......................................30-35 ft-lbs. Engine Mounting Bolts 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki & Briggs & Stratton..........15-20 ft-lbs. Kohler & 12.5 HP Kawasaki................................25-30 ft-lbs. Transmission Shifter Lever ................
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IMPORTANT: If the mower has been completely assembled and the handle position is changed, it will be necessary to readjust the drive and brake linkage. FIG. 2 UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 3.8.1 Attach throttle cable to engine. For Kohler, Kawasaki, and B&S 10.5 hp Engines with "positive" detents in throttle cable for both idle and full throttle positions. a) Position the throttle control lever (on console) in the full throttle (but not choke) position. You will feel a detent when the thrott
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FIG 4 12.5 HP KAWASAKI SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) FIG 5 B&S 10.5 HP SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) Choke Link Control Plate Lever Control Alignment Holes Clamp Control Cable Choke Adjusting FIG 6 15 & 17 HP KAWASAKI SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) d) Pull cable upward for 12.5 HP Kawasaki and Kohler units (rearward for B&S or to the right when facing the control plate on the 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki units) until alignment holes in control plate lever and control plate line
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e) Check that the choke adjusting screw just comes in contact with the choke lever when throttle control is in the full throttle position. (B&S 10.5 hp does not have a choke adjusting screw.) Choke link should not move when throttle control is moved to the full throttle position. Be sure choke is fully closed when throttle lever is moved fully forward to the "CHOKE" position. f) This step needs to be done after the unit has been assembled and the engine has been started. Refer to Section 4 (Oper
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FIG. 8 THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL FIG. 7 SHIFTER LEVER TO TRANSMISSION FIG. 9 THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL 3.8.5 Install and adjust wheel drive linkages. a) Screw threaded end of drive linkages into swivels in wheel drive idler arms. b) Insert clevis pin from bolt bag through drive linkage, lever and slot in the neutral lock/park brake latches (See Figure 10). Make proper adjustments before adding hairpins. Neutral Lock/Park Brake Clevis Pin Drive Linkage
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3/16” TO 1/4” Neutral Lock / Park Brake Latch Drive Linkage FIG. 11 NEUTRAL LOCK LEVER CLEARANCE NOTE: Neutral lock/park brake latch clearance should be checked when there is a slight upward force placed on the drive levers to remove any "slack" in the linkage. After clevis pin has been inserted, install hairpin into hole on the clevis pin between the neutral lock/park brake latch and drive lever (See Figure 12). Repeat procedure on opposite side of unit. Drive Linkage Clevis Pin Drive Left Side
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3.8.8 Route the long, unattached wiring harness lead up the left hand side of the handle and connect the two leads, in any order, to the operator presence control switch terminals on the inside of the control console. Fasten the lead to the handle with two large wire ties, from bolt bag, one at the upper end of the handle next to the console and one at the very lower end of the handle where it attaches to the fuel tank support. 3.9 If the unit is shipped without the muffler attached, ins
