Installing The Weight; Installing The Hitch Bracket - Exmark QUEST BAGGER Setup Instructions

Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
This Safety Alert Symbol (Figure 2) is used both in
this setup instructions and on the machine to identify
important safety messages which must be followed to
avoid accidents
This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
1. Safety alert symbol
The safety alert symbol appears above information
which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and will
be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.
DANGER: White lettering / Red background. Indicates
an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Black lettering / Orange background.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, Could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Black lettering / Yellow background.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, May result in minor or moderate injury.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.

Installing the Weight

WARNING
The front weight installed without the bagger
may cause loss of traction and steering control
or an unstable condition which could result in
injury or death.
Install the front weight only when the bagger
is installed.
Note: The removable weight is heavy. Use care when
lifting it. Make sure that you can hold it securely before
lifting it. Use caution when positioning your hands so
that you Do Not set it down on your hands or fingers.
Figure 2
1. Attach the weight support assembly (item 8) to the
front panel foot rest with two 3/8-16 x 1 inch button
head screws (item 7) and two nyloc nuts (item 6) as
shown in Figure 3.
Note: If your mower does not have mounting holes
on the foot rest, position the back of the weight
support assembly on the cross bar under the foot
rest. Center the weight support assembly and mark
the two mounting holes on the lip of the foot rest.
Drill holes using a 13/32 inch drill bit. Install weight
support assembly as stated in step 1.
2. The lock rod (item 4) has a key on one end. Slide the
lock rod through the weight support assembly, notch
in the weight and the oval hole in the frame bracket.
3. Rotate the lock rod to secure it into place.
Note: The weight support assembly can stay mounted
to the unit when the bagger and weight are removed.

Installing the Hitch Bracket

1. Remove the two 3/8-16 inch carriage bolts at the
rear of each frame rail. Retain for reuse if the bagger
is removed.
2. Install the two 3/8-16 x 5 inch carriage bolts (item
10) through the holes on the frame as shown in
Figure 4. Place two stiffeners (item 9) on the top
and bottom of the bagger tube (item 12) and install
on carriage bolts. Fasten with two nyloc nuts (item
6); leave loose to aid installation. Repeat procedure
for other side.
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Figure 3