Exmark QUEST User Manual

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9
Specications........................................................14
ModelNumbers.............................................14
Systems..........................................................14
Dimensions....................................................15
TorqueRequirements.....................................16
ProductOverview.................................................16
Operation..............................................................17
Controls.........................................................17
OperatingInstructions...................................18
RecommendedGasoline.................................19
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel........................20
StartingtheEngine.........................................20
OperatingtheBlades......................................21
StoppingtheEngine.......................................21
TheSafetyInterlockSystem............................22
DrivingForwardorBackward.........................22
StoppingtheMachine.....................................24
AdjustingtheHeightofCut............................24
AdjustingtheAnti-ScalpRollers......................24
PositioningtheSeat........................................25
ChangingtheSeatRideSuspension.................26
AdjustingtheMotionControlLevers..............26
PushingtheMachinebyHand.........................26
SideDischarge................................................27
Transporting..................................................27
OperatingTips..............................................28
Maintenance..........................................................30
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............30
PremaintenanceProcedures...............................31
RaisingtheSeat..............................................31
PeriodicMaintenance........................................31
Lubrication.....................................................31
EngineMaintenance.......................................32
ServicingtheEngineOil.................................32
ServicingtheSparkPlug.................................34
CleaningtheBlowerHousing..........................35
FuelSystemMaintenance...............................35
ServicingtheEmissionsFilter.........................35
ElectricalSystemMaintenance........................36
ChargingtheBattery.......................................36
DriveSystemMaintenance.............................39
CheckingtheTirePressure.............................39
CheckingtheHydraulicOilLevel....................39
ChangingtheHydraulicSystemFilterand
Oil..............................................................40
MowerMaintenance.......................................42
ServicingtheCuttingBlades...........................42
LevelingtheMowerDeck...............................45
MowerBeltMaintenance................................48
ReplacingtheDischargeDeector..................50
Cleaning............................................................52
WashingtheUndersideoftheMower..............52
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................52
Storage..................................................................53
CleaningandStorage......................................53
Troubleshooting....................................................54
Schematics............................................................56
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Exmark QUEST Specifications

General

Transmission	Hydrostatic
Drive System	2WD
Deck Construction	Fabricated
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Type	Zero-Turn
Deck Material	Steel
Warranty	3 years