Exmark Ultra Vac Laser Z HP, ULTRA VAC Series, LAZER Z HP Series Operator's Manual

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Introduction

CONGRATULATIONSonthepurchaseofyour ExmarkUltraVac.Thisproducthasbeencarefully designedandmanufacturedtogiveyouamaximum amountofdependabilityandyearsoftrouble-free operation.

Thismanualcontainsoperating,maintenance, adjustment,andsafetyinstructionsforyourExmark UltraVac.

BEFOREOPERATINGYOURMOWER, CAREFULLYREADTHISMANUALINITS ENTIRETY.

Byfollowingtheoperating,maintenance,andsafety instructions,youwillprolongthelifeofyourUltra Vac,maintainitsmaximumefciency,andpromote safeoperation.

Ifadditionalinformationisneeded,orshouldyou requiretrainedmechanicservice,contactyour authorizedExmarkequipmentdealerordistributor.

AllExmarkequipmentdealersanddistributorsare keptinformedofthelatestmethodsofservicing andareequippedtoprovidepromptandefcient serviceintheeldorattheirservicestations.They carryamplestockofservicepartsorcansecurethem promptlyforyoufromthefactory.

AllExmarkpartsarethoroughlytestedandinspected beforeleavingthefactory,however,attentionis requiredonyourpartifyouaretoobtainthefullest measureofsatisfactionandperformance.

Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineExmarkparts, oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized ServiceDealerorExmarkCustomerServiceandhave themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.

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Contents

Introduction...........................................................4

Safety.....................................................................6

SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................6

SafeOperatingPractices..................................6

SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9

Specications.......................................................10

ModelNumbers............................................10

Systems.........................................................10

Dimensions...................................................10

TorqueRequirements....................................10

ProductOverview................................................11

Operation.............................................................11

Pre-Start........................................................11

OperatingInstructions..................................11

Transporting.................................................14

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

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........16

PeriodicMaintenance.......................................16

CheckBlowerHousing/Impeller...................16

CheckConditionofBags...............................16

LubricateGreaseFittings...............................17

InspectBeltPositiononIdlerArm.................17

CheckConditionofBelt................................17

Cleaning...........................................................18

CleanMuferandRearFrameArea................18

CleanRearScreenInHood............................18

CleanBlower.................................................18

Troubleshooting...................................................19

Safety

SafetyAlertSymbol

ThisSafetyAlertSymbol(Figure2)isusedbothin thismanualandonthemachinetoidentifyimportant safetymessageswhichmustbefollowedtoavoid accidents

Thissymbolmeans:ATTENTION!BECOME

ALERT!YOURSAFETYISINVOLVED!

Figure2

1.Safetyalertsymbol

Thesafetyalertsymbolappearsaboveinformation whichalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituations andwillbefollowedbythewordDANGER,

WARNING,orCAUTION.

DANGER:Whitelettering/Redbackground.

Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Willresultindeathorseriousinjury.

WARNING:Blacklettering/Orangebackground. Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.

CAUTION:Blacklettering/Yellowbackground. Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,if notavoided,Mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.

Thismanualusestwootherwordstohighlight information.Importantcallsattentiontospecial mechanicalinformationandNoteemphasizes generalinformationworthyofspecialattention.

SafeOperatingPractices

Training

•ReadthetractorandUltraVacOperator’sManuals andothertrainingmaterial.Iftheoperator(s)or mechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitistheowner’ s responsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained. Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperate orservicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor herself,otherpeopleorproperty.

Preparation

•OnlyuseonmachinesapprovedbyExmark.

•Wearappropriateclothingincludingsafetyglasses, substantialfootwear,longtrousers,andhearing protection.DoNotoperatewhenbarefootor whenwearingopensandals.

CAUTION

Thismachineproducessoundlevelsin excessof85dBAattheoperator’searand cancausehearinglossthroughextended periodsofexposure.

Wearhearingprotectionwhenoperatingthis machine.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe usedandremoveallrocks,toys,sticks,wires, bones,andotherforeignobjectswhichcanbe thrownbythemachineandmaycausepersonal injurytotheoperatororbystanders.

Operation

•Operateonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight, keepingawayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Nevermowwiththedischargedeectorraised, removedoralteredunlessthereisagrass collectionsystemormulchkitinplaceand workingproperly.

Safety

DANGER

Therearerotatingbladesintheblowerand underthemowerdeck.Bladecontactcan causeseriousoperatororbystanderinjury orevendeath.

•DoNotreachintoblowerunlessrotation indicatorhasstopped.DisengagePTO, stopengine,removekey,waitforall movingpartstostop.engageparking brake.

•Neveroperatemowerunlessdischarge deector,entiregrasscollectionsystem, ormulchkitisinstalled.

•Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop, removekeyandengageparkingbrake:

–Beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthe

mower.

–Afterstrikingaforeignobjectorabnormal

vibrationoccurs(inspectthemowerfor damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting andoperatingthemower).

–Beforeclearingblockages.

–Wheneveryouleavethemower.

WARNING

Hands,feet,hair,clothing,oraccessoriescan becomeentangledinrotatingparts.Contact withtherotatingpartscancausetraumatic amputationorseverelacerations.

•DoNotoperatethemachinewithout guards,shields,andsafetydevicesin placeandworkingproperly.

•Keephands,feet,hair,jewelry,orclothing awayfromrotatingparts.

•Stoptheblades,slowdown,andusecautionwhen crossingsurfacesotherthangrassandwhen transportingthemowertoandfromtheareato bemowed.

•Beawareofthemowerdischargepathanddirect dischargeawayfromothers.

SlopeOperation

UseExtremecautionwhenmowingand/orturning onslopesaslossoftractionand/ortip-overcould occur.Theoperatorisresponsibleforsafeoperation onslopes.

DANGER

Operatingonwetgrassorsteepslopescan causeslidingandlossofcontrol.Wheels droppingoveredges,ditches,steepbanks,or watercancauserollovers,whichmayresult inseriousinjury,deathordrowning.

•DoNotmowslopeswhengrassiswet.

•DoNotmowneardrop-offsornearwater.

•DoNotmowslopesgreaterthan15 degrees.

•Reducespeedanduseextremecaution onslopes.

•Avoidsuddenturnsorrapidspeed changes.

•Seeinsidethebackcovertodeterminethe approximateslopeangleoftheareatobemowed.

•Useawalkbehindmowerand/orahandtrimmer neardrop-offs,ditches,steepbanksorwater. (Figure3).

Figure3

1.SafeZone-Usethemowerhereonslopeslessthan15 degrees

2.DangerZone-Useawalkbehindmowerand/orhand trimmerneardrop-offsandwater .

3.Water

Safety

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasrocks,tree limbs,etc.fromthemowingarea.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

•Watchforditches,holes,rocks,dipsandrisesthat changetheoperatingangle,asroughterraincould overturnthemachine.

•Avoidsuddenstartswhenmowinguphillbecause themowermaytipbackwards.

•Beawarethatlossoftractionmayoccurgoing downhill.Weighttransfertothefrontwheels maycausedrivewheelstoslipandcauselossof brakingandsteering.

•Alwaysavoidsuddenstartingorstoppingona slope.Iftireslosetraction,disengagetheblades andproceedslowlyofftheslope.

•Followthemanufacturer’ srecommendationsfor wheelweightsorcounterweightstoimprove stability.AlwaysinstallandremovetheUltraVac, includingcounterweights,asinstructed.Failure todosowillcauseareductioninstabilityor traction.DoNotoperatethemowerwithonlya portionoftheUltraVacinstalled.

•Useextremecarewithgrasscatchersor attachments.Thesecanchangethestabilityofthe machineandcauselossofcontrol.Thestability andtractionofthemachinewillchangeasthe UltraVachopperllswithgrassclippings.Use progressivelygreatercareonslopesasthehopper lls.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Disengagedrives,setparkingbrake,stopengine andremovekeyordisconnectsparkplugwire. Waitforallmovementtostopbeforeadjusting, cleaningorrepairing.

•Usecarewhencheckingblades.Wraptheblade(s) orweargloves,andusecautionwhenservicing them.Onlyreplaceblades.Neverstraightenor weldthem.

•Keepallguards,shieldsandallsafetydevicesin placeandinsafeworkingcondition.

•Checkallboltsfrequentlytomaintainproper tightness.

•Frequentlycheckforwornordeteriorating componentsthatcouldcreateahazard.

•Allreplacementpartsmustbethesameas orequivalenttothepartssuppliedasoriginal equipment.

Safety

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

•Keepallsafetysignslegible.Removeallgrease, dirtanddebrisfromsafetysignsandinstructional labels.

•Replaceallworn,damaged,ormissingsafety signs.

•Whenreplacementcomponentsareinstalled,be surethatcurrentsafetysignsareafxedtothe replacedcomponents.

•Ifanattachmentoraccessoryhasbeeninstalled, makesurecurrentsafetysignsarevisible.

•Newsafetysignsmaybeobtainedfrom yourauthorizedExmarkequipmentdealeror distributororfromExmarkMfg.Co.Inc.

•Safetysignsmaybeafxedbypeelingoffthe backingtoexposetheadhesivesurface.Apply onlytoaclean,drysurface.Smoothtoremove anyairbubbles.

•Familiarizeyourselfwiththefollowingsafetysigns andinstructionlabels.Theyarecriticaltothesafe operationofyourExmarkcommercialmower.

1–653554

1–653558

98–5954

103–6604

ForUnitswitha2PostROPSOnly

103–6605

ForUnitswitha2PostROPSOnly

103–3508

Specications

ModelNumbers

SerialNos:720,000andHigher

LHPUV4448;LHPUV4650;LHPUV5256

Systems

BaggingSystem

•CollectionBins:

–Commercialgrade,clothmeshbagswith

reinforcedbottoms.

–Capacity:8bushels(2bagsandhood)

•DumpMechanism:Manualliftoff

•BlowerTube:Fixed,abrasionresistantmolded polyethylene.

•Impeller:5–bladed,1/4inch(6.4mm)thick abrasionresistantsteel,withverticalaxis.

•Impellerbearings:1inch(2.5cm)sealed non-greaseablebearings.

Dimensions

OverallWidth:

w/UltraVac

44inchDeck58.47inches(148.5cm)

46inchDeck60.67inches(154.1cm)

48inchDeck61.73inches(159.8cm)

50inchDeck64.66inches(164.2cm)

52inchDeck66.47inches(168.8cm)

56inchDeck70.85inches(180.0cm)

OverallLength:

w/UltraVac

44inchDeck91.76inches(233.1cm)

46inchDeck94.69inches(240.5cm)

48inchDeck91.76inches(233.1cm)

50inchDeck95.12inches(241.6cm)

52inchDeck93.00inches(236.2cm)

56inchDeck97.86inches(248.6cm)

CurbWeight:

156lb(71kg),includingthefrontweight.

TorqueRequirements

BoltLocation

Torque

ImpellerSpindleBottom Nut

55-60ft-lb(75-81N-m)

ImpellerSpindleT opNut75-80ft-lb(102-108N-m)

Operation

ProductOverview

Figure4

1.Bag4.Blower

2.Hood5.Tube

3.Weight

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Pre-Start

Makesureyouunderstandthecontrols,their locations,theirfunctions,andtheirsafety requirements.

Ensuretheblower,beltcover,bags,tubeandhood areingoodcondition,properlyattached,andlatched.

ForunitsaboveSerialNos.600,000withTriton decks:Makesurethattheadjustabledoglegbafeis closedtomatchtheintakeintotheUltraVacBlower.

WARNING

Iftheblowerintakeopeningisnotcorrectit willallowobjectstobethrowninoperator’s orbystander’sdirection.Also,contactwith bladecouldoccur.Thrownobjectsorblade contactcancauseseriousinjuryorkillyou orbystanders.

Adjustdoglegbafetomatchintake opening.

RefertotheMaintenancesectionandperformallthe necessaryinspectionandmaintenancesteps.

OperatingInstructions

Mowing

1.TheUltraVacbloweroperateswhendeckdrive isengaged.Besurethatallpersonsareclear ofthemowerdeckbeforeengagingthecutting blades.Setthethrottleto“midway”position.Pull outwardonthePTOswitchtothe“ROTATE” position.Acceleratetofullthrottletobegin mowing.

2.Todisengagethedeckdriveandblower,setthe throttleto“midway”position.Pushinonthe PTOswitchtothe“STOP”positiontostopthe cuttingbladesandblower.Thecuttingbladeswill requireaslightlylongeramountoftimetocome toacompletestopwhentheblowerisinstalled onthedeck.

Operation

3.Toremovethebags,shutoffdeckdrive,stop theengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop. Openthehoodandremovethebagsbyliftingup ontherearofthebag,thenunhookingthefront clip.Emptybagsbyinvertingthem.

4.Reinstallbags,closeandlatchthehoodbefore continuingmowing.

Tipsformowingconditions:

•Whenmowinginareaswithsandysoil,use lowliftbladesonthecuttingdeckandhigher cuttingheightstominimizewearontheblower components.

•Whenmowinginwetconditions,suchasjustafter arainorinheavydew,uselowliftbladesonthe cuttingdecktominimizepluggingoftheblower.

•Maintainingagroundspeedthatdoesnotpull downtheengineRPMwillallowforthehighest productivityandbestqualityofcut.Boggingthe engineRPMdownbygoingtoofastwillcause pluggingandqualityofcutissues.

•Whenthebagsgetfull,thesoundoftheblower willchangeandtherewillbeslightblowoutfrom thefrontrightcornerofthedeck.Emptyingthe bagsatthispointwillminimizethepotentialfor thetubetoplug.

•ForunitsbelowSN600,000:Anti-blowout kitsareavailableforleafcollection.Theyhelp toprevent“chasing”theleaves.Toreduce “plowing”leaves,raisethedeckslightly.

•OnTriton:Raisefrontadjustablebafeto reduceplowing.Loweringfrontadjustablebafe mayprevent“chasing”.Matchdischargeopening toUltraVacintakeforbestperformance.

BaggerRemovalforSideDischarge

1.Shutoffthedeckdrive,stopengineandwaitfor allmovingpartstostop.Removekey.

2.Removethedischargetubebyreleasingthe latchesattheblower.Slidethetubeofftheblower outletandremovetheupperendfromthehood.

Figure5

1.Hood4.Hairpin

2.Blower

5.ClevisPin

3.Tube6.Bag

3.Removethebeltcoverbylooseningtheknobs (seeFigure6).

Figure6

1.ChutePivotPin

5.Belt

2.Knob

6.BeltCover

3.DischargeChute7.DeckSheave

4.Hairpin

Operation

CAUTION

Thedecksheavewillbecomeveryhot. Touchingahotdecksheavecancausesevere burns.

Allowthedecksheavetocoolcompletely beforeremovingthebelt.

4.Pulltheidlerreleasehandleandremovethebelt fromtheuppergrooveofthedecksheave.

5.Unlatchthefrontendoftheblower.Pivotthe blowerbackandliftitoffthedeck.

6.Installthedischargechuteusingthechutepivot pinandhairpin(seeFigure7).

Figure7

Viewedfromtherightside

1.Hairpin

3.DischargeChute

2.ChutePivotPin

Note:Installchutewiththetabstotherearof thedecktabsasshown.

WARNING

Anuncovereddischargeopeningwill allowobjectstobethrowninoperator’sor bystander’sdirection.Also,contactwith bladecouldoccur.Thrownobjectsorblade contactcancauseseriousinjuryorkillyou orbystanders.

Neveroperatemowerunlessdischarge deector,orentiregrasscollectionsystem,or mulchkitisinstalled.

7.Re-installtheplasticbeltcoverandtightenthe knobs.

8.Removethehairpinsandclevispinsholdingthe hoodassemblytothemountweldment.

9.Liftthebagandhoodassemblyoffthemount.

10.Forunitswitha2postROPSinstalled: Removethehairpinsandliftthefrontweightoff ofthemountplates(seeFigure8).

Figure8

1.Weight2.Hairpin

Note:TheportionsoftheUltraVacbaggerthat arenotboltedtothemoweraredesignedtobe installedorremovedintheirentirety.DoNot operatethemowerwithonlyaportionofthe UltraVacinstalled.

11.Themachinecannowbeusedforsidedischarge mowing.

BaggerInstallationforBagging

1.Stopengine,removekey,andwaitforallmoving partstostop.

2.Removehairpinandchutepivotpin.Remove dischargechute.Pivotpinandhairpinmaybe storedinthepivotholesofthedischargechute duringbaggingoperation.

3.Slidetubeendsofhoodassemblyintothetubes ofthemountweldment.Installtwoclevispins throughholesintubes.Retainwithtwohairpins.

4.Hangthetwobagassembliesfromtheslotsinthe baggerupright.Closeandlatchhood.

5.Removethebeltcoverontherightsideofthe deck.Installtheblowerbyinsertingthemounting pinintothetubeweldedtotherearcornerofthe deck.Pivotthebloweruntilthefrontpinengages theslotinthedeck.Adjustthepositionofthe frontpinifnecessarytoengagetheslot.Usethe latchestolocktheblowerinthisposition.

6.Pulltheidlerreleasehandleandinstallthebeltin theuppergrooveofthedecksheave.

Operation

7.Installthebeltcoverusingthetwoknobs.Install thedischargetubeassemblybyslippingtheupper endintothehood,thenslidingthelowerendover theblowerdischargeopening.Usethelatchesto retainthelowerendtotheblower.

8.ForUnits600,000andHigherwithTriton Decks:Adjustpositionofdoglegbafetomatch theintakeoftheUltraVacblowerbafeadjusted toowidemayallowobjectstobethrownfrom underdeck.Bafeadjustedtoonarrowmaycause pluggingissues.

Forunitswitha2postROPSinstalled:Install theweight.

Note:TheportionsoftheUltraVacbaggerthat arenotboltedtothemoweraredesignedtobe installedorremovedintheirentirety.DoNot operatethemowerwithonlyaportionofthe UltraVacinstalled.

Transporting

TransportingaUnit

Useaheavy-dutytrailerortrucktotransportthe machine.Lockbrakeandblockwheels.Securely fastenthemachinetothetrailerortruckwithstraps, chains,cable,orropes.Besurethatthetrailerortruck hasallnecessarylightingandmarkingasrequiredby law .Secureatrailerwithasafetychain.

CAUTION

Thisunitdoesnothaveproperturn signals,lights,reectivemarkings,ora slowmovingvehicleemblem.Drivingona streetorroadwaywithoutsuchequipment isdangerousandcanleadtoaccidents causingpersonalinjury.Drivingonastreet orroadwaywithoutsuchequipmentmayalso beaviolationofStatelawsandtheoperator maybesubjecttotrafcticketsand/ornes.

DoNotdriveaunitonapublicstreetor roadway.

WARNING

Loadingaunitonatrailerortruckincreases thepossibilityofbackwardtip-over. Backwardtip-overcouldcauseseriousinjury ordeath.

•Useextremecautionwhenoperatinga unitonaramp.

•Useonlyasingle,fullwidthramp;Do Notuseindividualrampsforeachside oftheunit.

•Ifindividualrampsmustbeused,use enoughrampstocreateanunbroken rampsurfacewiderthantheunit.

•DoNotexceeda15°anglebetweenramp andgroundorbetweenrampandtrailer ortruck.

•Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhiledriving unituparamptoavoidtippingbackward.

•Avoidsuddendecelerationwhilebacking unitdownaramptoavoidtipping backward.

LoadingaUnit

Emptygrassbagsbeforeattemptingtoload unitontrailerortruck.Useextremecautionwhen

loadingunitsontrailersortrucks.Onefullwidth rampthatiswideenoughtoextendbeyondtherear tiresisrecommendedinsteadofindividualrampsfor eachsideoftheunit.Thelowerrearsectionofthe tractorframeextendsbackbetweentherearwheels andservesasastopfortippingbackward.Having afullwidthrampprovidesasurfacefortheframe memberstocontactiftheunitstartstotipbackward. Ifitisnotpossibletouseonefullwidthramp,use enoughindividualrampstosimulateafullwidth continuousramp.

Rampshouldbelongenoughsothattheangles betweentherampandthegroundandtherampand thetrailerortruckdonotexceed15°.Asteeperangle maycausemowerdeckcomponentstogetcaughtas theunitmovesfromramptotrailerortruck.Steeper anglesmayalsocausetheunittotipbackward.If loadingonornearaslope,positionthetraileror trucksoitisonthedownsideoftheslopeandthe rampextendsuptheslope.Thiswillminimizethe

Operation

rampangle.Thetrailerortruckshouldbeaslevel aspossible.

Important:DoNotattempttoturntheunit whileontheramp,youmaylosecontroland driveofftheside.

Avoidsuddenaccelerationwhendrivinguparamp andsuddendecelerationwhenbackingdownaramp. Bothmaneuverscancausetheunittotipbackward.

Maintenance

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

WARNING

Whilemaintenanceoradjustmentsarebeing made,someonecouldstarttheengine. Accidentalstartingoftheenginecould seriouslyinjureyouorotherbystanders.

Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitch, engageparkingbrake,andpullthewire(s) offthesparkplug(s)beforeyoudoany maintenance.Alsopushthewire(s)aside soitdoesnotaccidentallycontactthespark plug(s).

WARNING

Theenginecanbecomeveryhot.Touching ahotenginecancausesevereburns.

Allowtheenginetocoolcompletelybefore serviceormakingrepairsaroundtheengine area.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

MaintenanceService

Interval

MaintenanceProcedure

Beforeeachuseordaily

•Checktheblowerhousing/impeller.

•Checkconditionofbags.

•Cleanmuferandrearframearea.

•Cleanrearscreeninthehood.

Every25hours

•Greaseidlerbushings.

Every50hours

•Inspectthebeltpositionontheidlerarm.

•Checkconditionofbelt.

Yearlyorbeforestorage

•Cleanblower.

PeriodicMaintenance

CheckBlower Housing/Impeller

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Inspectforwearordamagedaily.Replaceor repairwornpartsasneeded

Note:Whenmowinginareaswithsandysoil, uselowliftbladesonthecuttingdeckandhigher cuttingheightstominimizewearontheblower components.

CheckConditionofBags

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Inspectthebagsforwear,tears,ordamage.

WARNING

Undernormalusethebagwilldeteriorate andwear.Objectscouldexitawornbag athighspeeds.Thrownobjectscancause seriousinjuryorkillyouorbystanders.

Checkbagfrequentlyfortearsandholes. Replacewornbag.

Maintenance

LubricateGreaseFittings

Note:Seechartforserviceintervals.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.LubricatettingswithNGLIgrade#2 multi-purposegungrease.

Refertothefollowingchartforttinglocations andlubricationschedule.

LubricationChart

Fitting

Locations

Initial

Pumps

Numberof

Places

Service

Interval

1.Idler Bushings

1–21

25Hours

InspectBeltPositiononIdler Arm

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

Theidlerarmmaybecomebentduringuseor transport.Abentidlerarmcouldcausethebeltto jumpoffoftheidlerandbedamaged.

1.Makesurethebeltcoverisinstalledandrunthe blowerforonetotwominutes.

2.Shutoffthedeckdrive,stopengine,waitfor

allmovingpartstostop,andremovekey.

Engageparkingbrake.Removethebeltcoverand checktomakesurethatthebeltisridingnearthe centeroftheatidlerontheidlerarm.

3.Ifthebeltisnotridingnearthecenterofthe idler,removetheblower,andbendtheidlerarm slightly.

4.Reinstalltheblowerandbeltcoverandrepeat steps1through3untilthebeltispositionednear thecenteroftheidler.

CheckConditionofBelt

ServiceInterval:Every50hours

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Inspectthebeltfordamageorwear.Replacebelt withoneofthefollowing:

Deck

PartNo.

44inch

1-653332

46inch

1-653438

48inch

1-653333

50inch

103-0866

52inch

1-653438

56inch

109-1242

3.Toreplacebelt,removethebeltguideonthe blower.

4.Installthebelt(fromtheDriveKit)ontothe BlowerAssemblyasshowninFigure9.

Figure9

ViewfromTopofBlower

1.SpringLoadedIdler4.BeltGuide

2.ImpellerSheave5.DeckSheave

3.FixedIdler

5.Reinstallthebeltguideremovedpreviously.

Maintenance

Cleaning

CleanMuferandRear FrameArea

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

WARNING

Operatingengineparts,especiallythe mufer,becomeextremelyhot.Severeburns canoccuroncontactanddebris,suchas leaves,grass,brush,etc.cancatchre.

•Allowengineparts,especiallythemufer, tocoolbeforetouching.

•Removeaccumulateddebrisfrommufer andenginearea.

•Installandmaintaininworkingordera sparkarresterbeforeusingequipment onforest-covered,grass-covered, brush-coveredunimprovedland.

CleanRearScreenInHood

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Openhoodandremoveclippingsthatarestuck tothescreen.

CleanBlower

ServiceInterval:Yearlyorbeforestorage

Grassbuildupmaycauseproblemswiththeimpeller whentheunitisputbackintooperation.

1.Stopengine,waitforallmovingpartstostop,and removekey.Engageparkingbrake.

2.Removegrassbuildupfromaroundtheimpeller beforeplacingitinstorage.

Troubleshooting

Important:Itisessentialthatalloperatorsafetymechanismsbeconnectedandinproperoperating

conditionpriortomoweruse.

Whenaproblemoccurs,donotoverlookthesimplecauses.Forexample:startingproblemscouldbecaused byanemptyfueltank.

Thefollowingtablelistssomeofthecommoncausesoftrouble.DoNotattempttoserviceorreplacemajor itemsoranyitemsthatcallforspecialtimingoradjustmentprocedures(suchasvalves,governor,etc.).Have thisworkdonebyyourEngineServiceDealer.

Note:WhendisconnectingelectricalconnectorsDoNotpullonthewirestoseparatetheconnectors.

ProblemPossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.Cuttingblade(s)is/arebentorunbalanced.

1.Installnewcuttingblade(s).

2.Blademountingboltisloose.2.Tightentheblademountingbolt.

3.Looseblowerpulleyorpulleyassembly.

3.Tightentheappropriatepulley.

Abnormalvibration.

4.Blowerimpellerbladesarebent.4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Blowerdrivebeltsnapsorbreaksfrequently .

1.Idlerarmisoutofalignment.1.Correctthealignmentoftheidlerarm.

1.Bagsarefull.1.Dumpmorefrequently.

2.Pluggedscreeninbaggerhood.2.Removedebris,leavesorgrassclippings fromthescreen.

3.Groundspeedistoofast.

3.Drivesloweratfullthrottle.

4.Blowerbeltisworn,loose,orbroken.4.Installnewblowerbelt.

5.Pluggedtubeorblower.5.Locateandremovepluggeddebris.

Excessivegrassblowoutfromthedeck.

6.Conditionsaredry .6.Uselowerliftblade.

1.Bagsaretoofull.1.Dumpmorefrequently

2.Groundspeedistoofast.

2.Drivesloweratfullthrottle.

3.Grassistoowet.

3.Cutgrasswhenitisdry.

4.Grassistoolong.4.Cutgrassmorefrequentlyorathighercut height.

5.Pluggedscreeninbaggerhood.5.Removedebris,leaves,orgrassclippings fromthescreen.

6.Blowerdrivebeltisworn,loose,or

broken.

6.Installnewbelt.

Blowerandtubesplugtoofrequently.

7.Blowerisplugged.7.Uselowliftbladesinwetconditions.

1.Pluggedblower.1.Removedebris,leaves,orgrassclippings fromtheblowerimpeller.

Blowerimpellerdoesnotspinfreely.

2.Impellernotaligned.2.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

Plowingleaves.

1.Deckistoolow .

LHPbelowS/N600,000:

Raisethedeckslightly . Triton:Raisethefrontadjustable bafe.

Chasingleaves.

1.Blowoutfromdeck.

LHPbelowS/N600,000:Install ananti-blowoutkit–contact anAuthorizedServiceDealer. Triton:Lowerthefrontadjustable bafe.MatchdischargeopeningtoUltra Vacintake.

Blowercomponentsshowsignsofwear and/oraircleanersandcoolingnsaredirty.

1.Sandordryconditions.1.Uselowliftbladesonthecutting deckandhighercuttingheights. Cleanaircleanersandcoolingns frequently.

Conditions and Products Covered

Exmark Mfg. Co. Inc. and its affiliate, Exmark Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly warrant on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part manufactured by Exmark and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of two years.

This warranty applies to Exmark turf equipment purchased on or after October 1, 2004 sold in the US or Canada. This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second (or third) owner by an authorized Exmark dealer. The warranty period commences upon the date of the original retail purchase.

 Products Warranty Period

• All Products (except as noted below) 2 years

• All Attachments and Accessories 1 year

• Metro 21 and Metro 26 Series  1 year

• Belts and Tires 90 days

• Battery 1 Year Prorated

• Engine* Warranty is covered by engine manufacturer

* Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty statement that is included in the literature packet. We are not authorized to handle warranty adjustments on engines.

This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized   Exmark Service Dealer beyond first warrantable service.

• Any damage or deterioration due to normal use, wear and   tear, or exposure.

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters,   fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.

• Any product or part which has been altered or misused or   required replacement or repair due to normal wear,   accidents, or lack of proper maintenance.

• Any repairs necessary due to use of parts, accessories or   supplies, including gasoline, oil or lubricants, incompatible   with the turf equipment or other than as recommended in   the operator's manual or other operational instructions   provided by Exmark.

There are no other express warranties except for engine and special emission system coverage stated elsewhere herein or included with the product.

All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Exmark Service Dealer using Exmark approved replacement parts.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

The product must be registered with original proof of purchase by an Exmark Service Dealer before obtaining any warranty service.

Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at their dealership. To locate a dealer convenient to you, access our website at www.exmark.com. U.S. Customers may also call 402-223-6375.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the Service Dealer’s analysis or with the assistance provided, contact us at:

 Exmark Customer Service Department  The Exmark Warranty Company  2101 Ashland Avenue  Beatrice, NE 68310  402-223-6375 or  service@exmark.com

Owner’s Responsibilities

The Exmark turf equipment, including any defective part, must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period. This warranty extends only to turf equipment operated under normal conditions. You must read the operator’s manual. You must also properly service and maintain your Exmark product as described in the operator’s manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

The sole liability of Exmark and Exmark Warranty Company with respect to this warranty shall be repair and replacement of defective components as set forth herein. Neither Exmark nor Exmark Warranty Company shall have any liability for any other cost, loss or damage, including but not limited to, any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

In particular, we shall have no liability or responsibility for:

• Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.

• Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other    extraordinary repair charges or charge relating to repairs or   replacements outside of normal business hours at the place   of business of the authorized Exmark Service Dealer.

• Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the   period of any warranty, repair or replacement work.

• Any telephone or telegram charges or travel charges.

• Loss or damage to person or property other than that   covered by the terms of this warranty.

• Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or additional cost as   a result of a claim of breach of warranty.

• Attorney's fees.

No Claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Exmark mower.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

2-Year Limited Warranty

Exmark Turf Equipment

(For units purchased on or after October 1, 2004)

G006117

Notes:

ServiceRecord

Date:

DescriptionofWorkDone:ServiceDoneBy:

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Custom Ride Seat Suspension System

Deck Lift Assist Kit

Hitch Kit Light Kit

Micro-mulch System

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

Snow Blade

Sun Shade

Trash Container

Turf Striper

Ultra Vac Collection System

Ultra Vac Quick Disposal System

Walk Behind Accessories

Grass Catcher

Micro-mulch System

Steerable Sulky

Sulky Hitch Kit

Turf Striper

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