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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 m
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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 .......
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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 WOU
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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
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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 t
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1.4.5 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass; 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 change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury. 1.4.8 Place transmission in neutr
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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 operated correctly. 1.5.8. Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness. 1.5.9. Keep all guards, shields and
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14 HP Kawasaki,Briggs & Stratton, & 15HP Kohler – All Serial Nos. 14 HP Kawasaki & 15HP Kohler (Serial Nos. 150,000-189,999: 17 HP Kawasaki PART NO. 323689 PART NO. 323688 LOCATION: RH Side of LOCATION: Console Console Serial Nos. 190,000 & Higher 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki PART NO. 323699 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki LOCATION: Console PART NO. 323691 LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 303508 LOCATION: Front of Mower Deck, Top Surface 17HP Kawasaki & 16HP B&S Serial Nos. 150,000-189,999 P
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PART NO. 403143 PART NO. 303517 LOCATION: RH Side of Rear LOCATION: LH Side of Rear Surface of Engine Deck Surface of Mower Deck PART NO. 553049 LOCATION: Front of Mower Deck Top Surface 16 HP Briggs & Stratton PART NO. 543631 LOCATION: RH Side Console PART NO. 413421 PART NO. 323540 LOCATION: Left Rear on Top of LOCATION: Front of Mower Deck Engine Deck Top Surface PART NO. 323550 LOCATION:Upper Handle PART NO. 513746 LOCATION: On Engine Blower PART NO. 30
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PART NO. 413206 PART NO. 413327 LOCATION: Top of Cutter Deck, Under LOCATION: Top of Cutter Deck, Under Center Belt Shield (36”) Belt Shield (48” & 52” Decks) 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 150,000 – 189,999: MHP4816BV; MHP5216BV Serial Nos. 150,000 – 219,999: MHP3614KA; MHP4814KA Serial Nos. 150,000 & Higher: MHP3615KC; MHP4815KC Serial Nos. 160,000 & Higher: MHP4817KA; MHP5217KA Serial Nos. 190,000 & Higher: MHP4815KA Serial
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2.7 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM: Banded double A-Section V-Belts, single top side idlers and replaceable bolt- on drive sheaves and brake drums. 2.8 TIRES Drive Front Caster Size16 x 6.50-8 ......9 x 3.50-4 Quantity............................. 2.........................................2 Tread................ Turf Saver/Turf Master ..................Smooth Ply Rating.......................... 4.........................................4 Pressure............... 14 psi(97 kPa).................. 22 psi
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2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS BOLT LOCATION TORQUE Blade Mounting Bolt ......................................................... 75-80 ft-lbs. Cutter Housing Spindle Nut.............................................. 75-80 ft-lbs. Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts...................................................... 40-45 ft-lbs. Mower Deck Support/Engine Deck Mount ........................ 30-35 ft-lbs. Engine Mounting Bolts Briggs & Stratton & 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki .......... 15-20 ft-lbs. Kohler & 14 HP Kawas
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a) Position the throttle control lever (on console) in the full throttle (but not choke) position. You will feel a detent when the throttle lever is approximately 3/4” from the upper end of the slot (this is full throttle position). b) Loosen clamp on engine control plate (See Figures 2, 3 & 4). Attach inner wire of the throttle cable to the control plate lever and position cable clamp, do not tighten clamp. FIG 2 KOHLER SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) FIG 3 14 HP KAWASAKI SPEED CONTROL
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c) Pull cable upward (pull the cable to the right when facing the control plate on 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki units) until alignment holes in control plate lever and control plate line up. For Kawasaki 15/64” (6mm) drill bit can be inserted through these two holes to align them. For Kohler use a 19/64” drill bit. Once the holes are aligned, tighten clamp onto throttle cable. choke adjusting screw just contacts the choke lever d) Be sure the when the throttle control is in the full throttle position.
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FIG 5 BLADE ENGAGEMENT LINKAGE 3.10 Install and adjust shifter lever. a) Remove the 3/8” nyloc nut and spring disc washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Install the shifter lever through slot in shifter lever plate and onto the stud on top of transmission. Be sure the square-hole washer remains between the lever and transmission. Replace the spring disc washer and nyloc nut(see figure 6). Torque the 3/8” nut to 35ft. lbs. (47N.M). b) Shift lever to second gear and check alignment
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FIG. 8 THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL 3.11 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 9). Make proper adjustments before adding hairpins. Neutral Lock/Park Brake Latch Clevis Pin Drive Linkage Drive Lever FIG. 9 LEVER AND ROD ADJUSTMENT c) Adjust drive linkage length by threading
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Drive Linkage Clevis Pin Left Side Drive Shown Lever Reference for Position Only Neutral Lock/Park Hairpin Brake Latch FIG. 11 DRIVE LEVER HARDWARE LOCATION d) Adjust brakes by adjusting wingnut on upper end of each brake rod so that when brakes are engaged there is approximately 1/4” of clearance between ends of drive levers and handle grips (See Figure 10) Note: Adjustment should allow the brakes to be engaged, yet allow the neutral lock/park brake latches to be moved into the park brake posi
