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OCDWB01 OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE FOR WALK-BEHIND UNITS Part No. 4500-569 Rev. A...
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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. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be...
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.
Only use accessories and DANGER: White lettering / Red background. attachments approved by Exmark. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Will result in death or serious injury.
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the traction, and safety of the machine. Failure mower. to use original Exmark parts could cause serious injury or death. – After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration occurs (inspect the mower for Replace all parts with original Exmark parts.
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.
Figure 2. Important: The OCDWB01 comes with its own discharge deflector. When using the OCDWB01, Exmark recommends the original discharge deflector to remain installed on the unit and in the flipped up position. There are...
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Setup storage position for potential later use on other mower decks. A. Remove the shim located on the front of the gate link frame and loosely reinstall the nut. B. Loosen the nut on the left adjustment slot of the gate link frame. C.
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Setup there will be room to tighten the nut on the upper hole, on the underside of the front panel. C. Drill two 11/32 inch diameter holes on the front panel as shown in Figure 7. D. Align the two holes in the mounting bracket with the front panel of the unit.
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Setup B. Align the existing hole at the rear of the unit with the right hole on the bracket. C. Position the bracket horizontally or with the narrow end pointed slightly downward. D. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the left hole location onto the side panel of the unit and drill 11/32 inch diameter hole (see Figure 11).
Operation Operation Opening the Discharge Gate For all Walk-Behind Units except Vantage: Rotate Use the discharge gate to temporarily stop or deflect the handle upward to open the gate. grass clippings away from sidewalks, parking lots, patios, or anywhere grass clippings are not desired to be discharged.
Operation Closing the Discharge Gate Removing the OCDWB01 1. Remove and retain the velcro straps that secure For all Walk-Behind Units except Vantage: Push the handle assembly cable to the mower. If down on the handle to close the gate. installed, remove and retain the loom clip from the deck and replace the rear knob.
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Operation Figure 21 1. Handle assembly 3. Clevis pin 2. Mounting bracket 4. Hairpin 4. Unlock the assembly and pivot it away from the mower deck. Lift the OCDWB01 out of the deck mounting tube. 5. Lower the existing discharge deflector. Important: Reinstall the original discharge deflector if it was removed during the OCDWB01 installation.
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...
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.
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All warranty work must be performed by an authorized No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark attachment parts. or accessory.
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