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Exmark 30" Operator's Manual

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COMMERCIAL 30
For Serial Nos.
314,000,000 & Higher
Part No. 4501-841 Rev. B

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  • Page 1 COMMERCIAL 30 For Serial Nos. 314,000,000 & Higher Part No. 4501-841 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory, however, attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and performance.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparing the Engine ........31 General Storage Information ......31 Removing the Lawn Mower from Introduction ............3 Storage............31 Safety ..............5 Troubleshooting ............32 Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 Safe Operating Practices ........5 Safety and Instructional Decals ....... 9 Specifications ............11 Model Numbers ..........11 Systems ............11 Dimensions............11...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Standards Institute in effect at the time of production. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply •...
  • Page 6 Safety • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be DANGER used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, In certain conditions during fueling, static bones, and other foreign objects which can be electricity can be released causing a spark thrown by the machine and may cause personal which can ignite gasoline vapors.
  • Page 7 Safety Operation • Park the machine on level ground. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the WARNING spark plug wire(s). Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, – Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower. become extremely hot.

  • Page 8: Maintenance And Storage

    Unauthorized modifications to the original • Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree equipment or failure to use original Exmark limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can parts could lead to serious injury or death.

  • Page 9: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Exmark equipment dealer or labels. distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs.
  • Page 10 Safety 116-7581 117–2718 1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower blade-stay away from moving parts. Read the Operator’s Manual before adjusting servicing, or cleaning. 120-9570 1. Warning—stay away from moving parts, keep all guards and shields in place. 116-8528 1.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Manual brake pad stops the rotation of the blades. • Engine Oil Type: Exmark 4–Cycle Premium • Blade Size: (2 ea.): 15.40 inches (39.1 cm) Engine Oil • Deck: 30 inches rigid. Deck design allows for •...

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    Operation Product Overview Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Controls Blade Control Bail Located on the upper handle as shown in Figure 4. When the blade control bail is depressed, the system senses that the operator is in the normal operator's position.

  • Page 13: Pre-Start

    Operation The lever is used to control engine speed. Moving the lever to the full forward (Choke) position will place the lever in the choke position. The choke aids in starting a cold engine. Moving the throttle control forward will increase engine speed and moving it to Figure 6 the rear will decrease engine speed.

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    Operation Operating the Self-Propel Drive The lawn mower is variable speed, the more you squeeze the drive bail against the handle the faster the machine travels. 1. Start the engine. 2. Squeeze the drive bail against the handle (see Figure 4). Note: You can vary the ground speed by increasing or decreasing the distance between the ground speed control bail and the handle.

  • Page 15: Checking The Blade Brake Clutch

    Operation Checking the Blade Brake Clutch 12. Walk around the lawn mower to check for the newspaper ball. If the ball did not go under the Check the Blade Brake Clutch (BBC) system before deck, repeat steps 6 through 11. each use to ensure that it is operating properly.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    Operation Adjusting the Cutting Height The rear wheels are adjusted together with a height adjustment rod located on the mower housing by the left rear wheel. The front wheels are adjusted separately by removing the front wheel shaft assemblies, adjusting the height, and then replacing the shaft assemblies.

  • Page 17: Using The Grass Bag

    Check the grass bag frequently. If it is Figure 13 damaged, install a new Exmark replacement 1. Front quadrant block 2. Cutting heights bag. Cut the grass until the bag is full. To see if the...

  • Page 18: Using The Mulch Plug

    Operation Using the Mulch Plug WARNING The blades are sharp; contacting the blades can Occasionally you may wish to use the mulch plug to result in serious personal injury. mulch the grass and leaf clippings back into the lawn. • Installing the Mulch Plug: Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
  • Page 19 Operation Figure 17 1. Discharge deflector tabs 2. Lower side discharge spring 3. Secured position Important: Make sure the mulch plug is in place before using the side discharge deflector (see Figure 15). DANGER An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator's or bystander's direction.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING WARNING If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel could accidentally start the engine. Accidental to leak from the carburetor or the fuel tank.

  • Page 21: Periodic Maintenance

    “FULL” the flat and curved parts of the blade, check mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle Premium the blade before using the lawn mower. If you Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the Engine notice a slot or wear (Figure 18B and Figure 18C), Owner's manual for an acceptable alternative.
  • Page 22 Align the two holes on the blade with the two holes on the blade driver and install a sharp, balanced Exmark blade and blade bolt as shown in Figure 19. The sail of the blade must point toward the top...

  • Page 23: Check The Blade Brake Clutch

    Engine manual for personal injury or death. additional information.) Always install the original Exmark Note: Do Not operate the engine without the air blades, blade drivers, and blade bolts filter assembly; extreme engine damage will occur.

  • Page 24: Change Engine Oil

    6. Remove the oil filter. 1. Run the engine to warm the engine oil. 7. Use your finger to coat the gasket on the new filter with clean Exmark 4–Cycle Premium Engine Note: Warm oil flows better and carries more oil (see Figure 22).

  • Page 25: Check The Blade Drive System

    Maintenance Check the Blade Drive System Service Interval: After the first 5 hours Every 50 hours 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 3. Remove and retain the belt access panel by rotating the screws a quarter-turn.

  • Page 26: Check Spark Plugs

    Maintenance Change Blade Drive Belt 11. Remove the rod or screwdrivers from the sprockets. Service Interval: As required 12. Check the blades under the deck to make sure 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to they are properly aligned; refer to Check the stop.

  • Page 27: Adjustments

    Maintenance Adjustments The fuel filter (screen) element is located inside the fuel tank (if applicable). Note: Wait for all moving parts to stop and remove 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. spark plug wire before servicing, cleaning, or making Note: Drain gasoline for a cold engine only.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Blade Brake Cable

    Maintenance Note: If the unit creeps forward without the bail to lock out the blade control bail. If it does not, engaged or if the wheels spin when you lift the repeat steps 4 through 7. rear wheels off the ground, the cable is too tight; 9.

  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Maintenance Cleaning 3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of the right rear tire (Figure 30). Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)

  • Page 30: Cleaning Under The Belt Access Panel

    Maintenance Clean Debris From Machine clean the inside of the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly. Service Interval: Before each use or daily WARNING 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Grass clippings and other objects can be thrown from an open discharge tunnel.

  • Page 31: Preparing The Engine

    Storage Storage 2. Clean any dirt and chaff from the cylinder, cylinder head fins, and blower housing. Preparing the Fuel System 3. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the engine, the shrouding, and To prepare the lawn mower for off season storage, the top of the lawn mower housing.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs, Do Not overlook the simple causes. For example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Discharge chute plugs. 1. The throttle-choke-engine stop control is 1. Move the control to the Fast position. not in the Fast position. 2. Cutting too much grass in one pass 2. Raise the cutting height. If necessary, cut a second time at lower cutting height.
  • Page 34 No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation provided by Exmark. or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower. There are no other express warranties except for engine and All implied warranties of merchantability (that the special emission system coverage.
  • Page 36 Pack) or Fill in Below Engine Model No. and Spec. No. Model No. Engine Serial No. (E/No) Serial No. ©2013 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc. Part No. 4501-841 Rev. B Industrial Park Box 808 (402) 223-6300 *4501-841* B Beatrice, NE 68310...

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