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For Serial Nos.
670,000 & Higher
Part No. 109-6455 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 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 it
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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 the life of y
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 1. SAFETY 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ..................................................................................... 1 1.2 Training........................................................................................................1 1.3 Preparation ............................................................................................... 1-4 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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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 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
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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 tr
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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 properly. ♦ 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 Mo
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• 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, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine. • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. fr
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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 manufacture’s recommendations precisely as stated in the engine manual. 1.5.2 Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass, leaves, excessiv
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1.6 RIDING ATTACHMENTS 1.6.1 Use only Exmark riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. 1.7 SAFETY SIGNS 1.7.1 Keep all safety signs legible. Remove all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels. 1.7.2 Safety signs must be replaced if they are missing or illegible. 1.7.3 When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced component
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PART NO. 1-513746 LOCATION: On Engine Blower Housing Next to Muffler PART NO. 1-523552 LOCATION: On Top of Hydraulic Tank PART NO. 103-1798 LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 103-2103 LOCATION: On Park Brake Lever PART NO. 103-2196 LOCATION: Console PART NO. 98-5954 LOCATION: Under Mower Deck Belt Shield PART NO. 103-2242 LOCATION: LH Side of Console PART NO. 103-
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2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 670,000 & Higher: VH15KA362; VH15KA483 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
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2.9 DECK 2.9.1 Cutting Width: 36” 48” 35.38 in. (89.9 cm) 47.24 in. (120.0 cm) 2.9.2 Discharge: Right Side 2.9.3 Blade Size: 36” 48” Length 18.00 in. (45.7 cm) 16.25 in. (41.3 cm) Qty 2 3 2.9.4 Type of Drive: Manual engagement of belt with over-center lock. Belt tension is adjustable via turnbuckle. 2.9.5 Blade Brake: When the PTO engagement control is move to the disengaged position a friction brake pad stops the rotation of the blades. 2.9.6 Deck Mounting: Bolted directly
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3.1.3 Speed Control Lever: Located in middle of control console, it controls the maximum forward speed and is infinitely variable from neutral (0 mph) to 6.2 mph. Park brake must be disengaged before speed control lever is moved out of neutral or engine will kill. 3.1.4 Drive Levers: Located on each side of the upper handle assembly directly below the handle grips (See Figure 1). These levers individually control the speed and direction of each drive wheel. When the speed control lever
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Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake. Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake. When parking on a steep slope, the wheels must be chocked or blocked in addition to the brake being engaged. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting. Park brake must be disengaged before the speed control lever is moved out of neutral or PTO is engaged or engine will kill. 3.1.11 Fuel Shut-Off Valve: Installed in the fuel line midway between the ta
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NOTE: A cold weather starting kit has been added for ease of starting in either cold weather or when the unit has not been run for a period of time. To use cold start kit: a) Pull split ring straight out the side of the unit, and hook the ring over the lower front hydro control shield bolt. b) Start engine. Refer to the following guidelines for further starting suggestions. To engage pump drive (disengage cold start kit): a) Pull chain straight out from the side of the
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(or the index finger on the front lobe) and rotate them from under the drive levers. Slowly and carefully release the drive levers. See Figure 2 (d). To place the drive levers in the “reverse” position, squeeze the drive levers past the neutral position. See Figure 2 (c). FIGURE 2 3.3.5 Drive Wheel Engagement and Turning: With drive levers locked in the “neutral” position, shift speed control lever into desired forward speed. Note: The park brake must be disengag
