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For Turf Ranger
Serial Nos. 510,000 & Higher
and
FMD524 & FMD604
Serial Nos. 510,000 & Higher
Part No. 103-9192
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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 performin
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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 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 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 imminent
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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. 1.3.5 Always set the park brake before starting the engine. 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 r
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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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1.4 OPERATION Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Operating
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DANGER 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 ♦ Mow up and down slopes. ♦ Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. ♦ Do not mow near drop-offs or near water. ♦ Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. ♦ Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.
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1.4.7 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. 1.4.8 Do Not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury. 1.4.9 Disengage PTO before starting engine. 1.4.10 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades. 1.4.11 Keep hands, feet, and clot
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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 form the negative battery post when the unit will be allowed to sit for more than 30 days without use. 1.5.3 Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging them will result in reduced performance and service life. To preserve optimum battery performance and life, rech
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1.6 SAFETY SIGNS 1.6.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt, and debris from safety signs and instructional labels. 1.6.2 Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible. 1.6.3 When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components. 1.6.4 New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. 1.6.5 Safety signs may be affixed b
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PART NO. 98-5954 LOCATION: Under Belt Shields PART NO. 1-403005 LOCATION: LH & RH Front Top Surface of Mower Deck PART NO. 1-543620 LOCATION: On Intake Screen Below Fuel Tank Type A Anti-Scalp Rollers Only – See Figure 7 PART NO. 1-323540 LOCATION: Front of Mower Deck, Top Surface PART NO. 1-543896 PART NO. 103-2248 LOCATION: Und
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: TR23KC 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifications: See your engine owners 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2.4.1 Charging System: Flywheel alt
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Front Caster 2.8 TIRES Rear Drive (FMD Units) Type Pneumatic Pneumatic Pneumatic Size 18 x 7.50-8 20 x 10.00-8 11 x 4-5 Quantity 1 2 2 Tread Turfsaver Turfmate Smooth Ply Rating 4 4 4 Pressure 14 psi (97 kPa) 20 psi (138 kPa) 16 psi (110 kPa) 2.9 MOWER DECK 2.9.1 Model Numbers: FMD604 and FMD 524 2.9.1 Cutting Width: 60 in. (152.4 cm.) 52 in. (132.1 cm.) 2.9.2 Discharge: Right Side 2.9.3 Optional Mulch Kit and Bagger available. 2.9.4 Blade Size: 60" - (3 ea.)
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3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Uncrate tractor and mower deck. 3.2 SERVICE BATTERY: WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery. 3.2.1 Remove battery cover from machine. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ B
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(black) cable to the negative terminal on the battery. Reinstall insulator boots. Reinstall battery cover. NOTE: If time does not permit charging the battery, or if charging equipment is not available, connect the negative battery cables and run the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to sufficiently charge the battery. PART NO. 1-513747 LOCATION: Battery Cover 3.3 INSTALL SEAT: Remove seat cushion from seat frame. Remove seat frame from crate and discard
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3.8.2 Remove mower deck support frame from mower deck by removing the two hairpins and spacers from the front deck support pins and remove the hairpins and spacers from the rear deck support pins. 3.8.3 Lift up on support frame until it clears the support pins. Position support frame so the arms are on each side of the tractor engine deck and secure. Secure using eight (8) 3/8-16 x 1 1/4” bolts, disc spring washers, and whizlock nuts. NOTE: Place spring washer cone side again
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Locate two holes along the back center section of the mower deck. Install the stationary idler and related parts in the left hand hole location as shown in Figure 3. See the belt routing decal on deck. Be sure the coned end of the disc spring is against the head of the bolt as illustrated (See Figure 3). 3/8 WHIZLOCK NUT 3/8 HEX CAP SCREW FIGURE 3 IDLER PULLEY KIT AND LOCATION 3.8.7 Install mower deck drive belt. NOTE: Make sure to use proper belt for you
