Exmark VH15KA483 Manuel d'utilisateur

For Serial Nos. 670,000 & Higher Part No. 109-6455 Rev A.

5 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Contact with rota

6 • Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope. • Be aware

7 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 dr

8 1.6 RIDING ATTACHMENTS 1.6.1 Use only Exmark riding attachments. The use of other than Exmark riding attachments may create a hazardous condit

9 PART NO. 103-2196 LOCATION: Console PART NO. 103-1798 LOCATION: RH Side of Console PART NO. 1-513746 LOCA

10 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 MODEL NUMBER: Serial Nos. 670,000 & Higher: VH15KA362; VH15KA483 2.2 ENGINE 2.2.1 Engine Specifica

11 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

12 3.1.3 Speed Control Lever: Located in middle of control console, it controls the maximum forward speed and is infinitely variable from neutral

13 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,

14 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

ii WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ This product is a piece of power equipment. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ Failure to follow safe operating practices can result i

15 (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

16 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also, contact

17 4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. W

18 b) Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding. 4.1.3 Clean grass build-up under deck and check mower

19 4.1.4 Check safety interlock system: Service Interval: Daily a) For your safety, your Exmark mower is equipped with Operator Presence C

20 4.1.8 Check hydraulic oil level: Service Interval: 40 hr. a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. b) Clean area a

21 a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands high enough

22 4.1.12 Inspect Belt wear: Service Interval: 40 hrs. a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Re

23 4.1.15 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins: Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual a) Stop engine and wait for all

24 4.2 ADJUSTMENTS 4.2.1 Adjusting cutting height with blade spacers: Blades may be adjusted for cutting height by using the four 1/4" (

iii EXMARK PARTS PLUS® PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 1995 Program If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock, Exmark w

25 FIGURE 5 Refer to the following chart to properly adjust desired cutting height. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (1" (2.5 cm) to 4 1/

26 FIGURE 6 4.2.4 PTO Safety Switch Adjustment: a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove

27 FIGURE 7 e) Proper belt tension will require about 10 lbs. (44.5 Nt.) side pull on the belt, halfway between pulleys, to deflect be

28 Note: These drawings are viewed from underneath the engine deck FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 36"

29 3. Squeeze the respective drive lever until an increased resistance is felt, this is where neutral should be. If the wheel turn

30 FIGURE 13 After adjusting the left hydro control linkage, move the speed control lever to the mid-speed position and then bac

31 3. Make this adjustment for both sides. e) Tracking Adjustment 1. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage par

32 b) Check blade spacers on each blade, the axle positions on each side of the unit, and the spacers on each front caster wheel. They must be equal

33 7. MOWER DECK BELT ROUTING FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 36" MOWER DECK 48" MOWER DECK

34 8. WIRING DIAGRAM 9. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM

iv CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Mower. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dep

35 10. 2-Year Limited Warranty Exmark Turf Equipment (For units purchased on or aft

36 NOTES

37 SERVICE RECORD Date Description of Work Done Service Done By

38 THIS IS A 15° SLOPETHIS IS A 10° SLOPETHIS IS A 5° SLOPEALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE(TREE, BUILDING, FENCE POST, POLE ETC.)EXAM

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v TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE 1. SAFETY 1.1 Safety Alert Symbol ...

1 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

2 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 DANGER POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ♦ A static charge can ignit

4 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD ♦ Gasoline vapor can collect inside enclosed trailers and may be ignited by electrical sparks or hot engine/exhaust compon