Exmark 977 manual

PHAZER ™ For Serial Nos. 820,977 & Higher Part No. 4500-488 Rev . C[...]

W ARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 W ar ning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer , bir th defects, or other reproductiv e har m. Important: IMPORT ANT The engine in this product is not equipped with a spar k ar rester mufer . It is a violation of Califor nia Public Resource Co[...]

Introduction CONGRATULATIONS on the purc hase of your Exmark Mo w er . T his product has been carefully designed and man ufactured to gi ve you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. This manual contains operating, maintenance, adjustment, and safety instr uctions for y our Exmark mow er . BEFORE OPERATING Y OUR MO W[...]

Contents Introduction . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 3 Safety .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. 5 Safety Alert Symbol . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. .[...]

Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Aler t Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in this manual and on the mac hine to identify important safety messag es which must be follo wed to avoid accidents This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! Y OUR SAFETY IS INV OL VED! Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol The safety aler t symbol appears abov e infor[...]

Safety DANGER In cer tain conditions gasoline is extremely ammable and v apors are explosi ve. A re or explosion fr om gasoline can bur n y ou, others, and cause proper ty damage. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors on lev el ground, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Never rell the fuel tank or dra[...]

Safety Operation W ARNING Operating engine par ts, especially the muf er , become extremely hot. Severe bur ns can occur on contact and de bris, such as leav es, grass, br ush, etc. can catch re. • Allow engine par ts, especially the mufer , to cool befor e touching . • Remo ve accumulated de bris from mufer and engine area. • Ins[...]

Safety DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels dropping o v er edges, ditches, steep banks, or w ater can cause rollov ers, which may result in serious injur y , death or drowning . • Do Not mow slopes when grass is w et. • Do Not mo w near drop-offs or near w ater . • Do Not mo w slopes gr [...]

Safety • Charge batteries in an open well v entilated area, aw ay from spark and ames . Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery . W ear protecti v e clothing and use insulated tools . DANGER Charging or jump star ting the batter y may produce explosive gases. Batter y gases can explode causing serious injur y . • Keep [...]

Safety Safety and Instructional Decals • Keep all safety signs legible. R emo ve all grease, dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels . • R eplace all w orn, damaged, or missing safety signs . • When replacement components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are afxed to the replaced components . • If an at[...]

Safety 109-2463 109-2465 109-2467 109-2490 109-2862 109-2992 1 16-0950 Hour Message Display 1. Hour Meter 4. Neutral 2. PTO 5. Operator ’ s presence switch 3. Parking Brake 6. Battery 1 1[...]

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Specications Specications Model Numbers Serial Nos: 820,977 and Higher PHZ19KA343; PHZ19KA343CA Systems Engine • Engine Specications: See your Engine Owner’ s Manual • RPM: Full Speed: 3750 ±100 RPM (No Load) Idle: 1400 RPM Fuel System • Capacity: 7.7 gal. (29.1 L) • T ype of Fuel: R egular unleaded g asoline, 87 octane or highe[...]

Specications Hydrostatic Ground Drive System • Hydrostatic Driv e: T w o Hydro Gear ZT2800 Integ rated driv e systems . • Hydraulic Oil T ype: Use Exmark Premium Hydro Oil. • Speeds: – 0-7.2 mph (11.6 km/hr) forward. – 0-4.0 mph (6.4 km/hr) rev erse . • Driv e wheel releases allo w mac hine to be mo v ed when engine is not running an[...]

Product Overview T orque Requirements Bolt Location T orque Cutter Housing Spindle Nut 140-145 ft-lb (190-197 N-m) Blade Mounting Bolt 115-120 ft-lb (156-163 N-m) Anti-Scalp Roller Nyloc Nut 40-45 ft-lb (54-61 N-m) Engine Mounting Bolts 25-30 ft-lb (34-41 N-m) Wheel Lug Nuts 90-95 ft-lb (122-129 N-m) Clutch R etaining Bolt (secured with threadloc k[...]

Operation Operation Note: Deter mine the left and right sides of the machine from the nor mal operating position. Controls Motion Control Levers The motion control levers located on each side of the console control the forward and rev erse motion of the mac hine . The levers control the ow of h y draulic oil from the hydrostatic pump to the driv[...]

Operation The hour meter records the number of hours that the engine has r un. Figure 6 1. LCD Indicators 2. Low voltage indicator light 3. Hour/V oltage display The hour meter is recording when the decimal point is ashing in Hour/V oltage display . Hours are displayed when the key is off or when the machine is r unning . Note: If the ignition k[...]

Operation Make sure y ou understand the controls , their locations , their functions , and their safety requirements . R efer to the Maintenance section and perfor m all the necessar y inspection and maintenance steps . Operating Instructions Open the Fuel Shut-Off V alve R otate the valv e 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn on fuel. Starting the En[...]

Operation 6. Allow the engine to r un for a minimum of 15 seconds , then turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position to stop the engine . 7. R emov e the key to prev ent children or other unauthorized persons from starting engine . 8. Close the fuel shut-off valv e when the machine will not be in use for a few days , when transporting, or wh[...]

Operation Figure 8 1. Handles Out (Neutral Lock) 4. Forward 2. Handles In (Neutral) 5. Reverse 3. Front of Unit Driving in Reverse 1. Mov e the motion control levers inward to the center to the neutral unloc ked position. 2. T o mo ve rearw ard in a straight line applying equal pressure pull both motion control levers rearw ard. T o turn left or ri[...]

Operation CAUTION This unit does not hav e proper tur n signals, lights, reectiv e markings, or a slow moving vehicle emblem. Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing per sonal injur y . Driving on a street or roadway without such equipment may also be a violation of State la ws and the[...]

Maintenance Maintenance Note: Deter mine the left and right sides of the machine from the nor mal operating position. W ARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could star t the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remo ve the k ey from the ignition s witch, engage parking [...]

Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Check Engine Oil Level Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Stop engine and w ait for all moving parts to stop . Make sure unit is on a level surface . 2. Check with engine cold. 3. Clean area around dipstic k. R emo v e dipstic k and wipe oil off . Reinsert the dipstic k. Screw into place. R emo ve the dip[...]

Maintenance 2. Make sure the booster is a good and fully charged lead acid batter y at 12.6 v olts or greater . Use properly sized jumper cables (4 to 6 A W G) with short lengths to reduce v oltage drop between systems . Make sure the cables are color coded or labeled for the cor rect polarity . CAUTION Connecting the jumper ca bles incor rectl y ([...]

Maintenance Figure 1 1 1. Do Not use wrench here for blade installation. Maintain 140–145 ft-lb (190–197 N-m) 2. Use 1 inch wrench here to hold spindle for blade replacement. 3. Cone towards bolt head 4. T orque to 1 15–120 ft-lb (156–163 N-m) W ARNING Incor rect installation of the blade or components used to retain the blade can be danger[...]

Maintenance Service Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Service the air cleaner . (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for additional information.) 1. Stop engine, w ait for all mo ving parts to stop , and remov e k ey . Engag e parking brak e . 2. See Engine Owner’ s Man ual for cleaning instr [...]

Maintenance Lubricate Grease Fittings Note: See char t for ser vice inter v als. 1. Stop engine, w ait for all mo ving parts to stop , and remov e k ey . Engag e parking brak e . 2. Lubricate ttings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2 m ulti-purpose gun grease. R efer to the follo wing chart for tting locations and lubrication schedule. Lu[...]

Maintenance 9. Insert the assembled nut and axle into the wheel on the side of the wheel with the new seal and bearing . 10. With the open end of the wheel facing up , ll the area inside the wheel around the axle full of NGLI grade #1 multi-purpose grease. 11. Insert the second bearing and new seal into the wheel. 12. Apply a thread locking adhe[...]

Maintenance 6. Add oil until it reaches the FULL COLD line on the expansion reser v oir . Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended. R efer to the c hart for an acceptable alternativ e: Hydro Oil Change Inter v al Exmark Premium Hydro Oil (Preferred) 500 Hours Mobil 1 15W50 250 Hours 7. Raise the rear of mac hine up and support with jack stands (or e[...]

Maintenance Adjustments Note: Disengag e PTO , shut off engine , w ait for all moving parts to stop , engage parking brake, and remov e key before ser vicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the unit. Deck Leveling 1. P osition mo wer on a at surface . 2. Stop engine, w ait for all mo ving parts to stop , and remov e k ey . Engag e parkin[...]

Maintenance Figure 15 1. Adjust stop Adjust Throttle Lever T ension 1. Stop engine, w ait for all mo ving parts to stop , and remov e k ey . Engag e parking brak e . 2. T ension in throttle lev er can be adjusted by adjusting the tightness of the lever pivot bolt, which is located under the console (Figure 16). Figure 16 1. Hex bolt 5. Lever 2. Spr[...]

Maintenance 2. Raise deck to the transport (maximum cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit and suppor t unit using jack stands or equiv alent suppor t. 3. Clean out any g rass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge chute . W aste Disposal Motor Oil Disposal Engine oil and h ydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment. Di[...]

T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. When a problem occurs , do not ov erlook the simple causes . F or example: starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank. The following table lists some of the common causes of[...]

T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Cor rectiv e Action 1. Engine load is ex cessiv e 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. Oil level in the crankcase is lo w . 2. Add oil to the crankcase . Engine ov erheats 3. Cooling ns and air passages for the engine are plugg ed. 3. Remo ve the obstr uctions from the cooling ns and air passages . 1. Tire pr[...]

Schematics Schematics Electrical Diagram 35[...]

Schematics Electrical Logic Schematic 36[...]

Conditions and Products Co vered Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its aff iliate, Exmark W arranty Company , pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair , replace or adjust any part on these products and found by us (in the ex ercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defect iv e in factor[...]

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G01 1841 Figure 17 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees . Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope. 2.[...]

MID-MOUNT RIDING A CCESSORIES AND OPTIONS SEE EXMARK’S COMPLETE LINE OF A CCESSORIES AND OPTIONS W ALK-BEHIND A CCESSORIES AND OPTIONS GRASS CA TCHER MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM TURF STRIPER ST ANDON CUST OM RIDE SEA T SUSPENSION SYSTEM FULL SUSPENSION SEA T DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT HITCH KIT LIGHT KIT 12 V PO WER PORT MICRO-MULCH SYSTEM OPERA T OR CONTROLLED[...]