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For Serial Nos.
440,000 & Higher
Part No. 103-4871
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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 performing mai
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Ò 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 Ò 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 prolong
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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 imminently h
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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 on a
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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 b
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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, roc
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1.4.16 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation. 1.4.17 Do Not mow with the grass deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is a grass collection system or a mulch kit in place and working properly. 1.4.18 Be aware of the mower discharge direction 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 o
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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. ♦ Keep
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PART NO. 1-403143 LOCATION: Right Side of Rear Surface of Engine Deck PART NO. 1-403005 LOCATION: RH & LH Corners of Mower Deck PART NO. 1-413214 LOCATION: Right Side of Hydro Control Crank Arm 36” Decks PART NO. 1-413206 LOCATION: Top of Cutter Deck Under Center Belt Shield 48” & 52” Decks PART NO. 1-413327 LOCATION: Top Center of Cutter Deck Under Center Belt Shield PART NO. 1-413421 LOCATION:
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PART NO. 103-1077 LOCATION: On Top LH Side of Mower Deck. PART NO. 103-1798 LOCATION: RH Side PART NO. 98-5954 Console LOCATION: Under Mower Deck Belt Shield(s) PART NO. 103-2103 LOCATION: Park Brake Lever PART NO. 103-4935 LOCATION: Rear Center of Top Surface of Engine Deck 17 HP Kawasaki Electric Start PART NO. 103-1976 LOCATION: Console - 9 -
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15 & 17 HP Kawasaki Manual Start PART NO. 103-1977 LOCATION: Console PART NO. 103-2242 PART NO. 103-2243 LOCATION: LH Side of Console LOCATION: RH Side of Console - 10 -
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 440,000 & Higher: TT3615KAC; TT4817KAC; TT5217KAC; TT4817KAEC; TT5217KAEC 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 Val
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2.10 DECK 2.10.1 Cutting Width: Model 36 in. ........................................ 35.25 in. (89.5 cm) Model 48 in. ........................................ 47.25 in. (120.0 cm) Model 52 in. ........................................ 52.00 in. (132.1 cm) 2.10.2 Discharge: Right Side 2.10.3 Blade Size: Model 36 in. .............. 18.00 in. (45.7 cm) .............. Qty. 2 Model 48 in. .............. 16.25 in. (41.3 cm) .............. Qty. 3 Model 52 in. ..........
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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 the machine. DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury. HOW TO A
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NOTE: If the positive cable is also disconnected, connect the positive (red) cable to the positive terminal on the battery first, then connect the negative (black) cable to the negative terminal on the battery. 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. 3.3 Remove and open
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FIGURE 2 SPEED CONTROL (THROTTLE CABLE HOOK-UP) 3.10 Connect the PTO engagement linkage (See Fig. 3). Loosen jam nut and remove turnbuckle from lower linkage. Screw turnbuckle onto both upper and lower linkages simultaneously. Note that threads on upper linkage are left hand. See 5.2.2 for linkage adjustment. Note: Handles have the drive lever linkage on the inside of the blade engagement lever tab and the hairpin on the outside. FI
