Using The Platform - Exmark VERTEX V Series Operator's Manual

Operation
Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO)
Disengage the mower blades using 1 of the 2 ways
shown.
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Note: If you disengage the mower blades by
releasing the motion-control levers, you do not need
to move the blade-control switch to the Off position
before engaging the blades again.
Side Discharging or Mulching the
Grass
This machine has a hinged grass deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in
place, you and bystanders are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating
mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause
injury or death.
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• Do not remove the grass deflector from
the machine, because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless the power takeoff (PTO) is
off. Rotate the key to the OFF position and
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remove the key.

Using the Platform

You can use the machine with the platform in the
up or down position. It is your preference on which
position to use.
WARNING
The operator platform is heavy and may cause
injury when you raise or lower it. Carefully
lower or raise the operator platform, as suddenly
dropping it could injure you.
• Do not put your hands or fingers in the
platform-pivot area when lowering or raising
the operator platform.
• Make sure that the platform is supported
when you pull the latch pin out.
• Make sure that the latch secures the platform
when folding it up. Push it tight against the
cushion for the latch pin to lock into place.
• Keep bystanders away from the machine
when raising or lowering the platform.
Operate the machine with the platform up for the
following conditions:
• Near drop-offs
• In small areas where the machine is too large
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