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For Serial Nos.
600,000 & Higher
Part No. 109-4288 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, wait for all moving parts to stop and engage parking brake. Remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or
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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
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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 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 t
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PAGE 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol....................................................................................... 1 1.2 Training.........................................................................................................1 1.3 Preparation................................................................................................. 1-5 1.4 Operation.....................................................................................
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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 ha
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CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear when in operation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Exposure to sound levels of 85 dBA or above for extended periods of time can cause hearing loss. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. 1.3.3 While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals. 1.3.4 Thoroughly inspect t
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DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ DO NOT smoke while refueling, and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by spark. ♦ Refuel only outdoors. ♦ Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. ♦ Add fuel before starting the engine
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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 tru
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Gasoline vapor can collect inside enclosed trailers and may be ignited by electrical sparks or hot engine/exhaust components. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Explosion and fire may occur, resulting in property damage, personal injury, and/or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Provide adequate ventilation of any enclosed trailer to prevent build up of gasoline vapors, especially at floor level. ♦ Refuel only outdoors, never inside an enclosed trailer. ♦ Be sure all fue
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not operate the machine without guards, shields, and safety devices in place and working. ♦ Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, or clothing away from rotating parts. 1.4.1 Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand. 1.4.2 Mow only in d
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1.4.4 Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could occur. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Do not mow slopes when grass is
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• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Use extreme care with attachments. These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. 1.4.5 Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU! 1.4.6 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from
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b) connect the negative or ground cable (-) from the negative post on the booster battery to the engine block as far away from the battery as possible. c) disconnect battery cables in the reverse order after starting. 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations precisely as stated in the engine manual. 1.5.2 Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post when the unit will be allowed to sit for more than 30 days
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WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD ♦ Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in good condition an all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system. ♦ The woven gu
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PART NO. 1-643339 PART NO. 1-523552 LOCATION: Inside Hood LOCATION: Top Surface of Support, RH Side Hydraulic Tank PART NO. 103-7218 PART NO. 103-5881 LOCATION: On Seat Support Plate LOCATION: Inside Surface of Hood Support – Each Side PART NO. 109-2355 LOCATION: Outside of each Bell Crank PART NO. 107-2112 LOCATION: Top of Floor Pan PART NO. 107-2102 LOCATION: Inside Surface of Upper Roll bar PART NO. 109-2356 PAR
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PART NO. 98-5954 PART NO. 103-3270 LOCATION: Top Surface of Hood LOCATION: Top Surface of Support Hood Support PART NO. 109-3637 LOCATION: Back of Seat PART NO. 109-2699 LOCATION: On Control Panel PART NO. 93-4361 LOCATION: On LH and RH Side, Near Back of Unit 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: FR20KC; FR23KC; FR27KC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner’s Manual 2.2.2 RPM: Full Speed: 3750 RPM (N
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2.4.6 Safety Interlock System: PTO must be disengaged, brake engaged, and speed control lever in neutral position to start engine. (It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.) Operator must be in seat when PTO is engaged, brake is disengaged, or speed control lever is moved out of neutral or engine will stop. Engine will stop if the motion control levers are moved from neutral position while brake is engaged. 2.5 OPERATOR CONTROLS 2.5.1 Steering and
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20 HP & 23 HP Kohler Units 2.8 TIRES Rear Caster Drive Front Caster (Single Tail Wheel) Pneumatic (Air-Filled) Semi-Pneumatic Semi-Pneumatic Quantity 2 2 1 Tread Turfmate Smooth Smooth Size 23 x 10.50-10 9 x 3.50-4 13 x 6.5-6 Ply Rating 4 Pressure 13 psi (90 kPa) 27 HP Kohler Units Rear Casters Drive Front Caster (Dual Tail Wheel) Pneumatic (Air-Filled) Semi-Pneumatic Semi-Pneumatic Quantity 2 2 2 Tread AT101 Smooth Smooth Size 24 x 12.00-12 9 x 3.50-4 13 x 6.5-6
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2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS Bolt Location Torque Cutter Housing Spindle Nut (secured with threadlocker) 160-185 ft-lbs. (217-251 N-m) Blade Mounting Bolt...............................................................55-60 ft-lbs. (75-81 N-m) Sheave Mounting Nut ...................................................... 90-110 ft-lbs. (122-149 N-m) Engine Deck/Front Frame Mount Bolts ..................................30-35 ft-lbs. (41-47 N-m) Anti-Scalp Roller (See Figure 7) Nyl
