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Exmark 116-8431 Operator's Manual

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116-8431
OPERATOR CONTROLLED
DISCHARGE-FOOT
Part No. 4505-903 Rev. A

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  • Page 1 116-8431 OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE-FOOT Part No. 4505-903 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory, however, attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and performance.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............3 Safety ..............5 Safety Alert Symbol ......... 5 General Safety ..........5 Safety and Instructional Decals ....... 6 Setup ..............7 Product Overview ..........10 Operation ..............10 Before Operation ...........10 Operation Instructions ........11 During Operation Safety.........11 After Operation..........12 Maintenance ............13 Maintenance Safety..........13 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ....13...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Safety responsibility to explain this material to them; other languages may be available on our website. Safety Alert Symbol • Only allow trained, responsible, and physically capable operators that are familiar with the safe This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 1) is used both in operation, operator controls, and safety signs and this manual and on the machine to identify important instructions to operate the machine.

  • Page 6: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Exmark equipment dealer or labels. distributor or from Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. • Replace all worn, damaged, or missing safety • Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs.

  • Page 7: Setup

    Important: The Operator Controlled Discharge accessory comes with its own discharge deflector. When using the Operator Controlled Discharge accessory, Exmark recommends the original discharge deflector to remain installed on the unit and in the flipped up position. There are some instances...
  • Page 8 Setup the gate link frame contacts the mower deck while rotating it towards the deck creating a gap at the front, use the steps below to install a shim. If the gate link frame has complete contact all around the discharge opening, the shim is not necessary.
  • Page 9 Setup g020094 Figure 7 5/16-18 x 2 1/4 inch 6. Cable screw g020092 2. 5/16 nyloc nut 7. Clamp Figure 8 3. Cable bracket 8. #10-24 x 1/2 screw 1. Foot pedal 4. Cross shaft 4. #10 nyloc nut 9. Cable control pivot 2.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by Exmark. • Inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

  • Page 11: Operation Instructions

    Operation the manufacturer’s recommended parts when objects that may hide obstacles or obscure vision. necessary. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. • Make sure you understand the controls, their • Do Not operate the machine without all safety locations, their functions, and their safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in requirements.

  • Page 12: After Operation

    Operation Removing the Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory Remove and retain the velcro straps that secure the cable to the mower. Unhook the cable from the foot pedal. Remove the foot pedal assembly. Unlock the assembly and pivot it away from the mower deck.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Allow the machine to cool to the original equipment or failure to use before servicing, adjusting, fueling, unclogging, original Exmark parts could lead to serious cleaning, or storing. injury or death. Unauthorized changes to the machine, engine, fuel or venting system, may...

  • Page 14: Periodic Maintenance

    Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Adjustments Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for Check for Loose Hardware all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any Service Interval: Before each use or daily adjustments to the unit.
  • Page 15 Maintenance Place the foot pedal in the closed position, refer to Opening the Discharge Gate in the Operation section. Unlock the Operator Controlled Discharge accessory assembly and pivot it away from the mower deck. Adjust the cable nuts located behind and under the linkage cover (see Figure 12).

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Important: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use. The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble. If assistance is needed, contact your Exmark Service Dealer. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Discharge gate does not open and/or close.

  • Page 17: Information

    While the exposure from Exmark products may be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range, out of an abundance of caution, Exmark has elected to provide the Prop 65 warnings. Moreover, if Exmark does not provide these warnings, it could be sued by the State of California or by...
  • Page 18 Notes:...
  • Page 19 Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By:...
  • Page 20 Place Model No. and Serial No. Date Purchased Label Here (Included in the Literature Pack) or Fill in Below Model No. Serial No. ©2021 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc. Part No. 4505-903 Rev. A 415 Industrial Row (402) 223-6375 Beatrice, NE 68310 Fax (402) 223-5489...

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