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For Serial Nos.
510,000 & Higher
Part No. 103-7195
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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 perform
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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
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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 prolo
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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 Oper
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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
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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, or
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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, r
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1.4.17 Do Not mow with the grass 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 the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 1.4.20 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. 1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine
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PART NO. 1-303508 PART NO. 1-303517 LOCATION: Front of Mower LOCATION: LH Side of Rear Surface of Mower Deck Deck, Top Surface PART NO. 1-303518 LOCATION: Transmission Shifter Plate PART NO. 1-403005 LOCATION: RH & LH Corners of Mower Deck PART NO. 1-403143 LOCATION: RH Side of Rear Surface of Engine Deck PART NO. 1-413206 LOCATION: Top of Cutter Deck, Under Center Belt Shield (36”) PART NO. 1-413327 LOCATION: Top of Cutter Deck, Under Belt Shield (48” & 5
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PART NO. 1-553049 LOCATION: Front of Mower Deck Top Surface PART NO. 103-1798 LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 103-1077 LOCATION: On Top LH Side of Mower Deck PART NO. 103-2244 LOCATION: LH Side of Console PART NO. 103-2245 LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 103-1623 PART NO. 98-5954 LOCATION: Console LOCATION: Under Mower Deck Belt Shield(s) - 8 -
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: MHP3615KAC; MHP4815KAC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your Engine Owner's Manual. 2.2.2 3600 RPM (No Load). 2.3 FUEL SYSTEM 2.3.1 Capacity: 5.0 gal. (18.9 L.) 2.3.2 Type of Fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher. In countries using the research method, it should be a 90 octane minimum. 2.3.3 Fuel Filter: Replaceable in-line 2.3.4 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: 1/4 turn 2.4 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Operat
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2.10 DIMENSIONS 36” 48” 2.10.1 Overall Width: Discharge chute down 46.25” (117.5 cm) 58.25” (148.0 cm) 36.1” (91.7 cm) 48.1” (122.2 cm) Discharge chute up (Transport only) 36” 48” 2.10.2 Overall Length: 77.0” (196 cm) 73.0” (185 cm) 2.10.3 Curb Weight: 36” 48” 517 lbs. (234 kg) 565 lbs. (256 kg) ∗ Weights will vary slightly depending on engine option. 36” 48” 2.10.4 Overall Height:
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FIGURE 1 UPPER HANDLE MOUNTING 3.8 Route the throttle cable along the right side of the upper handle, through the clip, under the fuel tank support, and position the cable on the left side of the engine. Attach throttle cable to engine: a) Position the throttle control lever (located on console) ¼” (6mm) from the upper end of the slot. b) Attach inner wire of the throttle cable to the top hole in the throttle control lever as shown in Figure 2. c) Loosen the clamp, place the
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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 4). Torque the 3/8” nut to 35ft-lbs. (47N.M). b) Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in
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b) The bend in the drive lever linkages should be positioned downward and slightly outward. If adjustment is needed, loosen jam nut below balljoint and rotate linkage. Tighten jam nut. Shift transmission lever to fifth gear. Insure that bend in right hand linkage is rotated outward enough that linkage clears shifter lever. If linkage is rotated too far out, ball joint may bind when drive lever is released into the “drive” position. Insure that this does not happen.
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3.12 Route the long unattached wiring harness lead, up the left hand side of the handle and connect the connector on the end of the shorter lead to the key switch. Connect the two flag terminals that are on the longer lead (in any order) to the operator presence control switch terminals underneath the control console. Fasten the lead to the handle with two small wire ties from the bolt bag, one at the upper end of the handle next to the console, and one at the very lower end of the
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FIGURE 9 NEUTRAL LOCK/PARK BRAKE LATCH 4.1.5 PTO Engagement: Located on the left side of the upper handle. To engage the blades, push the lever forward, or away from the operator, until the linkage locks over-center. To disengage the blades, pull the lever to the rear, or towards the operator. 4.1.6 Choke Control: Choke is used to aid in starting a cold engine. The choke control is located on the front left corner of the fuel tank support and is
