Exmark VANTAGE S Series User Manual

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals......................10
Specications........................................................14
Systems..........................................................14
Dimensions....................................................15
TorqueRequirements.....................................15
ProductOverview.................................................16
Operation..............................................................16
Controls.........................................................16
Pre-Start.........................................................19
OperatingInstructions...................................19
Transporting..................................................24
Maintenance..........................................................25
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............25
PeriodicMaintenance........................................26
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................26
CheckBatteryCharge.....................................26
CheckMowerBlades......................................28
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................29
CheckforLooseHardware.............................29
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................29
ChangeEngineOil.........................................30
CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................30
CheckTirePressures......................................30
CheckConditionOfBelts...............................30
LubricateGreaseFittings................................30
LubricateCasterWheelHubs.........................31
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................32
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid..........................................................32
WheelHubNutTorqueSpecication..............34
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................34
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................34
MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade
Anti-seize)..................................................34
Copper-BasedAnti-seize................................34
DielectricGrease............................................34
Adjustments......................................................35
DeckLeveling................................................35
OverallHeightAdjustment.............................36
DeckLiftHandleForce..................................36
PumpDriveBeltTension................................36
MowerDeckDriveBeltTension.....................36
ParkBrakeAdjustment...................................36
ElectricClutchAdjustment.............................37
ForwardSpeedAdjustment............................38
MotionControlTrackingAdjustment.............39
AdjustRHMotionControlHandle
Position......................................................40
CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load
Adjustment................................................40
Cleaning............................................................41
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................41
RemoveEngineShroudsandClean
CoolingFins...............................................41
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................41
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................42
WasteDisposal...............................................42
Troubleshooting....................................................43
Schematics............................................................46
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Exmark VANTAGE S Series Specifications

General

Brand	Exmark
Model	VANTAGE S Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English