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Exmark 126-8582 Operator's Manual

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126-8582
OPERATOR CONTROLLED
DISCHARGE-HAND
Part No. 4502-943 Rev. B

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  • Page 1 126-8582 OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE-HAND Part No. 4502-943 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or 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 Safe Operating Practices ........5 Safety and Instructional Decals ....... 7 Setup ..............8 Preparing the Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory for Installation .... 8 Installing Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory on Walk-Behind Units ....

  • Page 5: Safety

    DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous perform the job. Only use on machines approved situation which, if not avoided, Will result in death or by Exmark. serious injury. • Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses, WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous slip-resistant footwear, and hearing protection.
  • Page 6 Unauthorized modifications to the original equipment or failure to use original Exmark – Before checking, cleaning or working on the parts could lead to serious injury or death. mower.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Setup

    When using the Operator Controlled Discharge g019956 Figure 2 accessory, Exmark recommends the original mower discharge deflector to remain installed on 1. Latch position for all Vantage units and Radius side the unit and in the flipped up position. There...
  • Page 9 Setup tension on the latch to hold the assembly up to the deck, yet allow for release by hand. Tension can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the hardware that retains the latch. 5. Position the mounting bracket vertically, with the wide opening of the bracket pointed upward, and install on the front of the unit as shown in Figure 5.

  • Page 10: Installing Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory On Vantage 48, 52, Or 60 Inch Units

    Setup Important: Belt shields must be in place before operating the hand controlled discharge accessory. g011362 Figure 6 1. Handle assembly 3. Clevis pin 2. Mounting bracket 4. Cotter hairpin 10. Insert the clevis pin through the handle assembly hole, into the bottom hole of the mount bracket and through the front panel of the unit.
  • Page 11 Setup 5. Align the existing hole at the rear of the unit with the right hole on the bracket. 6. Position the bracket horizontally or with the narrow end pointed slightly downward. 7. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the left hole location onto the side panel of the unit.

  • Page 12: Installing Operator Controlled Discharge

    Setup g038602 Figure 12 Vantage 60 g038603 Figure 14 1. Velcro strap Vantage 60 12. Use velcro straps to secure the cable. Important: Keep the cable away from heat For Vantage 48 and 52: Reference Figure 13. sources such as the muffler and manifold. Important: Belt shields must be in place before operating the Operator Controlled Discharge accessory.
  • Page 13 Setup loosen and remove the knob securing the cable Adjusting the Operator Controlled Discharge mount bracket to the Operator Controlled Accessory section. Discharge accessory assembly. Lift and remove 5. Flip up the existing discharge deflector (reference the cable mount bracket as shown in Figure 16. Figure 15).

  • Page 14: Installing Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory On Radius Units

    Setup g034187 Figure 17 1. RH caster tire 5. Carriage bolt and nut g015992 Figure 18 2. RH front bracket 6. Loom clip 3. Velcro strap 7. Muffler guard 1. Velcro strap 4. Cable 2. Loom clip–hidden behind muffler guard 3.
  • Page 15 Setup g036880 Figure 20 g036929 Figure 19 1. Handle bracket assembly 2. 3/8-16 x 1 inch self-tapping screws 1. Clevis pin 3. RH frame holes 2. 3/8-16 x 1 inch self-tapping screws 3. Mounting bracket 6. Flip up the existing discharge deflector. 4.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory

    Setup 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. It can remain in the storage position for potential later use on other mower decks.

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    Operation Product Overview Operation Use the discharge gate to temporarily stop or deflect grass clippings away from sidewalks, parking lots, patios, or anywhere grass clippings are not desired to be discharged. The handle allows the discharge gate to be held in any position from fully closed to fully open.

  • Page 18: Opening The Discharge Gate

    Operation Opening the Discharge Gate For all Walk-Behind Units except Vantage: Rotate the handle upward to open the gate. g038561 Figure 27 1. Rotate downward 2. Handle in gate open position g011358 Figure 25 1. Rotate upward 2. Handle in gate open position For Vantage Units: Rotate the handle rearward to open the gate.

  • Page 19: Closing The Discharge Gate

    Operation Closing the Discharge Gate For all Walk-Behind Units except Vantage: Push down on the handle to close the gate. g038562 Figure 30 1. Pull upward 2. Handle in gate closed position g011359 Figure 28 1. Push down 2. Handle in gate closed position For Vantage Units: Push the handle forward to close the gate.

  • Page 20: Removing The Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory

    Operation Removing the Operator Controlled Discharge Accessory 1. Remove and retain the velcro straps that secure the handle assembly cable to the mower. • For all Walk-Behind Units except Vantage: If installed, remove and retain the loom clip from the deck and replace the rear knob as shown in Figure 7.
  • Page 21 Operation Important: Reinstall the original discharge deflector if it was removed during the Operator Controlled Discharge accessory installation. 6. The machine can now be used for side discharge mowing.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders. Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance.

  • Page 23: Discharge Gate Adjustment

    Maintenance g011591 Figure 33 g020059 Figure 34 Walk-behind unit shown 1. Cable nuts 1. Pivot bolt and nut 2. Linkage cover (shown hidden for clarity) 3. Lock nut 4. Pivot adjuster Discharge Gate Adjustment 5. Discharge deflector 6. Gate pivot •...
  • Page 24 Maintenance 2. Place the handle in the closed position, refer to Opening the Discharge Gate in the Operation section. 3. Unlock the Operator Controlled Discharge accessory assembly and pivot it away from the mower deck. 4. Adjust the cable nuts located behind and under the linkage cover (see Figure 34).

  • Page 25: 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 26 No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation All warranty work must be performed by an authorized or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark attachment Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement or accessory.
  • Page 27 Service Record Date: Description of Work Done: Service Done By:...
  • Page 28 Place Model No. and Serial No. Date Purchased Label Here (Included in the Literature Pack) or Fill in Below Model No. Serial No. ©2016 Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc. Part No. 4502-943 Rev. B Industrial Park Box 808 (402) 223-6375 Beatrice, NE 68310 Fax (402) 223-5489...

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