Side Discharge; Transporting - Exmark Quest 4500-450 Operator's Manual

engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Locate the bypass release knobs on either side of
the engine deck (Figure 15).
Figure 15
1. Front of the machine.
2. Rotate bypass release
knob counterclockwise
3. Lever position for
operating the machine.
4. Pull lever in this direction
4. Loosen the knob by turning counterclockwise.
Then pull the release lever on the underside of
machine (Figure 15) towards the back of the
machine and retighten the knob to hold the
release lever back in the released state. Repeat this
on each side of the machine.
5. Release the parking brake. The machine is now
able to be pushed by hand.
To Operate the Machine
Loosen the bypass knob, push the release levers
forward, and retighten the knob to engage the drive
system (Figure 15).

Side Discharge

The mower has a hinged discharge deflector that
disperses clippings to the side and down toward the
turf.
5. Lever position for
pushing the machine
6. Rotate bypass release
knob clockwise
7. Release lever
DANGER
Without the discharge deflector, mulch kit,
or entire grass collection system mounted in
place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris
will cause injury or death.
• Never remove the discharge deflector
from the mower because the discharge
deflector routes material down toward
the turf. If the discharge deflector is ever
damaged, replace it immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
• Never try to clear discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the move
the blade control switch to Off and rotate
the ignition key to Off. Also remove the
key and pull the wire off the spark plug(s).

Transporting

Transporting a Unit
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Lock brake and block wheels. Securely
fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Be sure that the trailer or truck
has all necessary lighting and marking as required by
law. Secure a trailer with a safety chain.
CAUTION
This unit does not have proper turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow moving vehicle emblem. Driving on a
street or roadway without such equipment
is dangerous and can lead to accidents
causing personal injury. Driving on a street
or roadway without such equipment may also
be a violation of State laws and the operator
may be subject to traffic tickets and/or fines.
Do Not drive a unit on a public street or
roadway.
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