Operation; Pre-Start; Mowing; Bagger Removal For Side Discharge - Exmark Ultra Vac Operator's & Parts Manual

4. OPERATION:

4.1 PRE-START

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

4.2 MOWING

1. Blower operates when deck drive is engaged.
2. To remove the bags, shut off deck drive and stop the engine. 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.
3. Reinstall bags, close and latch the hood before continuing mowing.

4.3 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 (2) knobs.
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
4. Pull the idler release handle and remove the belt from 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 2).
7. Install the belt cover and tighten the (2) knobs.
8. Remove the hair pins and clevis pins from the tubes of the mount weldment.
9. Lift the bag and hood assembly off the mount.
The machine can now be used for side discharge mowing.
CAUTION
removing the belt.
DISCHARGE CHUTE INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2
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