Mowing; Bagger Removal For Side Discharge - Exmark Ultra VAC Operator's & Parts Manual

2. Ensure the blower, belt cover, bags, tube and hood are in good condition, properly
attached, and latched.

5.2 MOWING

1. The Ultra Vac blower operates when deck drive is engaged. Be sure that all persons are
clear of the mower deck before engaging the cutting blades. Set the throttle to "midway"
position. Pull outward on the blade clutch switch to the "ROTATE" position. Accelerate to
full throttle to begin mowing.
2. To disengage the deck drive and blower, set the throttle to "idle" position. Push in on the
blade clutch switch to the "STOP" position to stop the cutting blades and blower. The
cutting blades will require a slightly longer amount of time to come to a complete stop
when the blower is installed on the deck.
3. To remove the bags, shut off deck drive, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Open the hood and remove the bags by lifting up on the rear of the bag, then
unhooking the front clip. Empty bags by inverting them.
4. Reinstall bags, close and latch the hood before continuing mowing.

5.3 BAGGER REMOVAL FOR SIDE DISCHARGE:

1. Shut off the deck drive, stop engine, remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the discharge tube by releasing the latch at the blower. Slide the tube off the
blower outlet and remove the upper end from the hood.
3. Remove the Belt cover by loosening the knobs. For 60" units the outboard knob does not
need to be removed completely to remove the belt cover.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The deck sheave will become very hot
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Touching a hot deck sheave can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow the deck sheave to cool completely before
removing the belt.
4. Pull the idler release handle and remove the belt from the upper groove of the deck
sheave.
5. Unlatch the front end of the blower. Pivot the blower back and lift it off the deck.
6. Install the discharge chute using the chute pivot pin and hairpin (See Figure 9).
7. Re-install the plastic belt cover and tighten the knobs.
CAUTION
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FIGURE 9
DISCHARGE CHUTE INSTALLATION
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