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Maintenance Service
Interval
Every 500 hours
Yearly
Periodic Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Check with engine cold.
3. Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and
wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick and push it all
the way down into the tube. Do Not screw into
place. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.
4. If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the
oil fill cap, remove cap and add oil to the "FULL"
mark on the dipstick. Exmark 4-Cycle Premium
Engine Oil is recommended; refer to the Engine
Owner's manual for an acceptable alternative. Do
Not overfill.
Important: Do Not operate the engine with the
oil level below the "LOW" (or "ADD") mark on
the dipstick, or over the "FULL" mark.
Check Battery Charge
Service Interval: As required
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Maintenance Procedure
• Replace the secondary air cleaner element. (May need more often under severe conditions.
See the Engine manual for additional information.)
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)
• Check the wheel hub torque specification.
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
• Grease the front caster pivots.
• Grease the deck belt idler pivot.
• Lubricate the caster wheel hubs.
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, recharge batteries in
storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4
volts.
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery
should be fully charged before putting away for
winter storage.
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital
voltmeter or with the message display. If the ignition
key is turned to the "on" position for a few seconds,
the battery voltage will be displayed in the area where
the hours are normally displayed. Locate the voltage
reading of the battery in the table and charge the
battery for the recommended time interval to bring
the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
Important: Make sure the negative battery cable
is disconnected and the battery charger used for
charging the battery should have an output of
16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging
the battery (see chart for recommended charger
settings). This is especially important on Kohler
EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) units. Failure to
do so may damage the ECU (Electronic Control
Unit).
Percent
Voltage
Reading
Charge
12.6 or
100%
greater
12.4 – 12.6
75–100%
12.2 – 12.4
50–75%
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Maintenance
Maximum
Charging
Charger
Interval
Settings
No
16 volts/7
Charging
amps
Required
30 Minutes
16 volts/7
amps
1 Hour
16 volts/7
amps
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My mower has the ECS handles on it, does it require any different steps when changing the hydraulic oil and filter?
The provided context does not mention ECS handles or indicate that different steps are required for changing the hydraulic oil and filter based on handle type. Therefore, based on the available information, no different steps are specified.
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My mower has gotten slower in reverse, what can I do to fix this
To fix a slow reverse issue on an Exmark Vantage mower, follow these steps:
1. Check the bypass valve – Make sure it is closed tightly. A loose valve can cause drive issues.
2. Inspect the drive or pump belts – Look for worn, loose, or broken belts and replace them if needed.
3. Check if belts are off a pulley – Reinstall the belt if it has slipped off and ensure pulleys are in correct working position.
4. Adjust tracking – Turn the left-hand adjustment rod in 1/4 turn increments in the direction needed until the mower tracks correctly.
These steps can help restore proper reverse speed and function.
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Where is the bypass valve on my vantage
The exact location of the bypass valve on the Exmark Vantage is not specified in the provided information. The context only states that the mower is equipped with bypass valves and advises consulting the operator's manual for specific instructions on opening them.
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