Exmark VANTAGE X Series User Manual

Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals......................10
Specications........................................................16
ModelNumbers.............................................16
Systems..........................................................16
Dimensions....................................................17
TorqueRequirements.....................................18
ProductOverview.................................................18
Operation..............................................................19
Controls.........................................................19
Pre-Start.........................................................22
OperatingInstructions...................................22
Transporting..................................................26
Maintenance..........................................................27
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............27
PeriodicMaintenance........................................28
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................28
CheckMowerBlades......................................30
CheckSafetyInterlockSystem........................31
CheckforLooseHardware.............................32
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................32
ChangeEngineOil.........................................32
CheckHydraulicOilLevel..............................32
CheckTirePressures......................................33
CheckConditionOfBelts...............................33
LubricateGreaseFittings................................33
LubricateCasterWheelHubs.........................33
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................34
ChangeHydraulicSystemFilterand
Fluid..........................................................34
WheelHubNutTorqueSpecication..............36
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................36
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................37
MobilHTSGrease(OrFood-Grade
Anti-seize)..................................................37
Copper-BasedAnti-seize................................37
DielectricGrease............................................37
Adjustments......................................................37
DeckLeveling................................................37
AdjustingtheCuttingDeckRake....................38
AdjustingtheRearoftheDeck........................39
PumpDriveBeltTension................................39
MowerDeckDriveBeltTension.....................39
ChecktheParkBrake......................................39
ParkBrakeAdjustment...................................39
ElectricClutchAdjustment.............................41
NeutralAdjustment........................................42
TrackingAdjustment......................................45
DriveLeverResistanceAdjustment.................45
CasterPivotBearingsPre-Load
Adjustment................................................46
Cleaning............................................................46
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................46
RemoveEngineShroudsandClean
CoolingFins...............................................46
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................46
CleanGrassBuild-UpUnderDeck.................47
WasteDisposal...............................................47
Troubleshooting....................................................48
Schematics............................................................51
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Exmark VANTAGE X Series Specifications

General

Brand	Exmark
Model	VANTAGE X Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English