Pre-Start; Mowing; Bagger Removal For Side Discharge - Exmark Ultra VAC QDS Operator's & Parts Manual

POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ There are rotating blades in the blower and under the mower
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious operator or bystander injury
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Do NOT reach into Blower unless Rotation Indicator
♦

3.1 PRE-START

Note: When mowing in areas with sandy soil, use low lift blades on the cutting deck
and higher cutting heights to minimize wear on the blower components.
3.1.1 Read the operator's manual for your mower and familiarize yourself with all controls
before operating the machine. Make sure that you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety requirements.
3.1.2 Ensure the blower, belt cover, door mesh, tube and hopper are in good condition,
properly attached, and latched.

3.2 MOWING

3.2.1 The Ultra Vac QDS blower operates when deck drive is engaged. Be sure that all
persons are clear of the mower deck before engaging the cutting blades. Set the
throttle to "midway" position. Pull outward on the PTO switch to the "ROTATE" position.
Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing.
3.2.2 To disengage the PTO and blower, set the throttle to "idle" position. Push in on the
PTO switch to the "STOP" position to stop the cutting blades and blower. The cutting
blades will require a slightly longer amount of time to come to a complete stop when the
blower is installed on the deck. Verify that all rotation indicators have stopped before
clearing blower assembly or mower deck
3.2.3 To empty the hopper, first shut off deck drive. Lift up on the handle to open the door
and empty the hopper. If the unit is to be driven onto a truck or trailer with the
hopper full, always back the unit up the ramp. This will reduce the chance of
rearward tip up.
3.2.4 Close and latch the door before continuing mowing. Do not engage the cutting
blades while the door is in the open position.

3.3 BAGGER REMOVAL FOR SIDE DISCHARGE:

3.3.1 Disengage the PTO, stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove spark
plug wire(s) or remove key.
3.3.2 Remove the discharge tube by releasing the latch at the blower. Slide the tube off the
blower outlet and remove the upper end from the hopper.
3.3.3 Remove the Belt cover by loosening the knobs. For 60" units the outboard knob does
not need to be removed completely to remove the belt cover.
DANGER
deck.
or even death.
has Stopped. Disengage PTO, stop engine, remove key,
WAIT FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP
Do NOT operate mower without deflector chute or entire bag
system in place.
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