Operation; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Pre-Start - Exmark Ultravac Bagger 126-8680 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Important: Due to the added weight of the
UltraVac, it is important to ensure the parking
brake on your mower is adjusted properly. Before
installing the UltraVac, make sure to re-adjust
the parking brake on your mower as outlined in
the "Adjusting the Parking Brake" procedure in
the Maintenance section of the mower Operator's
manual.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments are needed to properly and safely
perform the job. Only use on machines approved
by Exmark.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
such as safety glasses, substantial slip-resistant
footwear, and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair and avoid loose clothing and loose jewelry
which may get tangled in moving parts.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess
of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects which can be
thrown by the machine and may cause personal
injury to the operator or bystanders.

Pre-Start

Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
Ensure the blower, door mesh, tubes and hopper are
in good condition, properly attached, and latched.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.

Operating Instructions

During Operation Safety

General Safety
The operator must use their full attention when
operating the machine. Do Not engage in any activity
that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
• The machine that the UltraVac attaches to was
designed for one operator only. Do not carry
passengers and keep all others away from machine
during operation.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area,
Do Not operate the machine; seek shelter.
• Keep away from holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and
other hidden hazards. Use care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other
objects that may hide obstacles or obscure vision.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine or
cause the operator to lose their balance or footing.
• Never mow with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered unless there is a grass
collection system or mulch kit in place and
working properly.
DANGER
There are rotating blades in the blower and
under the mower deck. Blade contact can
cause serious operator or bystander injury or
even death.
• Do Not reach into blower unless rotation
indicator has stopped. Disengage PTO,
stop engine, remove key, wait for all
moving parts to stop. Engage parking
brake.
• Never operate mower unless discharge
deflector, entire grass collection system,
or mulch kit is installed.
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Operation