Transporting - Exmark PIONEER S SERIES Operator's Manual

Operation
(64 mm) and in the center holes when operating in
height of cuts lower than 2 1/2 inches (64 mm).
Note: When bumpers become worn, switch the
bumpers to the opposite sides of the mower, flipping
them over. This allows the bumpers to be used longer
before replacing them.
1. Stop the machine and move the motion control
levers outward to the neutral locked position.
2. Disengage the PTO.
3. Engage the park brake.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
5. Position the transport lock in the latching
position.
6. Remove the bolts and nuts from each bumper.
Figure 20
1. Bolt
2. Bumper
7. Move each bumper to the desired position and
secure them with the bolts and nuts.
Note: Only use the top or center sets of holes to
adjust the bumpers. The bottom holes are used
when switching sides, at which time they become
the top holes on the other side of the mower.

Transporting

Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Thoroughly read all of the safety instructions.
3. Nut
Knowing this information could help you, your
family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
• Lock the brake and block the wheels.
• Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
• Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can
lead to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or
roadway.
Loading the Machine
Use extreme caution when loading or unloading
machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width
ramp that is wider than the machine for this
procedure. Back up ramps and drive forward down
ramps (Figure 21).
1. Back up ramps
Important: Do not use narrow individual ramps
for each side of the machine.
Ensure the ramp is long enough so that the angle with
the ground does not exceed 15 degrees (Figure 22).
On flat ground, this requires a ramp to be at least four
times (4X) as long as the height of the trailer or truck
bed to the ground. A steeper angle may cause mower
components to get caught as the unit moves from the
ramp to the trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also
cause the machine to tip or lose control. If loading on
or near a slope, position the trailer or truck so that it
is on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends
up the slope. This will minimize the ramp angle.
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Figure 21
2. Drive forward down
ramps
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