Exmark Quest Bagger User Manual

For Serial Nos.

670,000 & Higher

MFG. CO. INC.

on the purchase of your new Exmark equipment. This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble-free operation. If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Exmar k equipment dealer or distributor. If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer, always give the model number and serial number of your equipment as well as the part number, description and quantity of the part needed.

The Serial No. plate is located the the assembly. inside hood of bagger For ease of ordering and reference, we suggest

record the information requested in the following identification table. that you

Place Model No. and Serial No. Label Here

(Included in Literature Pack)

or Fill in Below

Model No.

Date Purchased

Serial No.

Part No. 109-6383 Rev B

Introduction

Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

You may contact Exmark directly at www.Exmark.com for product and accessory information or help finding a dealer. Whenever you need service, genuine Exmark parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Exmark Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready.

Figure 1 identifies the location of the model

and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers on the front cover.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Figure 2

1. Safety alert symbol.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Figure 1

1. Model and serial number plate

Specifications

Contents

Model Number:

109-5200

Dimensions

Overall Width with Bagger:

48” Deck: 58.0” (147 cm) 52” Deck: 62.0” (157 cm)

Overall Length with Bagger:

48” & 52”Deck: 95” (241 cm)

Overall Height with Bagger:

48” & 52” Deck: 42.2” (107 cm)

Overall Weight with Bagger:

48” Deck: 734 lbs (333 kg) 52” Deck: 749 lbs (340 kg)

Introduction...................................................2

Specifications................................................3

Safety............................................................4

Training................................................... 4

Preparation..............................................4

Operation................................................4

Think Safety First ....................................4

Slopes.....................................................5

Slope Chart.............................................6

Safety and Instructional Decals ...............7

Setup ............................................................8

Installing the Weight................................8

Installing the Hitch Bracket......................8

Installing the Hood and Bags...................9

Installing the Boot Mount Bracket

and Tubes .......................................10

Installing the Discharge Baffle

(52” Deck Only) ...............................11

Installing the Bagger Blades..................11

Operation....................................................12

Emptying the Grass Bags......................12

Clearing Obstructions

from the Bagger...............................12

Removing the Bagger............................13

Replacing the Discharge Deflector........14

Operating Ti ps.......................................14

Maintenance .............................................. 16

Recommended Maintenance

Schedule(s)..................................... 16

Inspecting the Bagger Attachment .........17

Inspecting the Mower Blades.................17

Caring for the Gra ss Bags.....................17

Cleaning the Bagger Attachment...........17

Storage ......................................................17

Storing the Bagger Attachment..............17

Tips and Troubleshooting............................18

Changing Blades...................................18

Safety

Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.

Training

• Regard the Exmark Bagger as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate this unit.

• Before operating your Bagger, carefully read and understand this manual and the operator’s manual for your mower in their entirety. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.

• Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel. Never allow children, teenagers, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

• Avoid mowing while people, especially children, or pets, are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Preparation

• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by Exmark.

• The use of personal protective equipment, such as (but not limited to) protection for the eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.

• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.

Operation

Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for the mower for additional hazard control and accident prevention information.

Think Safety First

To avoid personal injury, follow these procedures:

• Become familiar with all operating

and safety instruction in the Operator’s manual for the mower before using this attachment.

• Never remove the discharge tube,

bags, bagger top or discharge deflector while the engine is running.

• Always shut the engine off, engage

parking brake, wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key before clearing an obstruction from the bagging system.

• Never do maintenance or repairs while the engine is running.

• Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a mulch plate, discharge deflector, or entire grass collection system.

Slopes

• Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could occur. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes.

• Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases.

• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope.

Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.

Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.

To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover:

• Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.

• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.

• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on slopes.

• Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.

• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards.

• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering.

• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.

• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• The operating characteristics of the machine will change with the Bagger installed. The stability and traction of the machine will change as the Bagger fills with grass clippings. Use progressively greater care on slopes as the Bagger fills.

• Always install and remove the Bagger, including counterweights, as instructed. Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction. Do not operate the mower with only a portion of the Bagger installed.

Figure 3

1. Safe Zone-use the Quest here.

2. Use walk behind mower and/or hand trimmer near drop-offs and water.

3. Water

Refer to the Slope Chart on page 6 to determine the approximate slope angle to be mowed.

Slope Chart

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