Exmark 00 & Higher Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operation
CAUTION
The exhaust diverter is hot. Touching a hot
exhaust diverter can cause severe burns.
Allow the exhaust diverter to cool completely
before removing the hopper assembly.
A. Push and hold the hopper assembly towards
the unit and pull the hairpins and mount pins
from frame mount barrel located on each side
of the frame legs.
WARNING
When the mount pins have been removed,
the hopper assembly may fall. A falling
hopper assembly may cause injury.
Use care when the mount pins are removed
and if necessary, use assistance when
lowering the hopper assembly to the ground.
B. If necessary, use assistance and carefully lower
the hopper assembly to the ground.
C. Re-insert the mount pins into the frame
mount barrel and secure with the hairpin.
11. The removable weights must be removed from
the unit. To remove the weight on the front of
the toe board, remove the two hairpins that retain
it and then lift it from the mount bracket. The
bracket bolted to the toe board remains on the
unit.
For the LZUVQD11 Units: Remove the caster
weights by loosening the clamping knobs until the
weight can be moved relative to the caster arm.
Remove the hairpins and clevis pins that hold
the weights to the caster arms. Carefully lift the
weights off of the caster arms.
Note: The removable weights are heavy. Use
care when lifting them. Make sure that you can
hold them securely before lifting them. Use
caution when positioning your hands so that you
Do Not set them down on your hands or ngers.
Note: The portions of the Ultra Vac collection
system that are not bolted to the mower are
designed to be installed or removed in their
entirety. Do Not operate the mower with only a
portion of the Ultra Vac installed.
WARNING
Caster or toe board weights installed without
the collection system may cause loss of
traction and steering control. Loss of control
can result in an accident which may cause
death, injury, or property damage.
Install caster or toe board weights ONLY
when the collection system is installed.
12. The machine can now be used for side discharge
mowing.
Collection System Installation
Important: Verify that the reinforced bumpers
are installed on your unit prior to operation.
Important: Due to the added weight of the
Ultra Vac, it is important to ensure the parking
brake on your mower is adjusted properly. Before
installing the Ultra Vac, make sure to re-adjust
the parking brake on your mower as outlined in
the “Adjusting the Parking Brake” procedure in
the Maintenance section of the tractor Operator’s
manual.
1. Stop engine, remove key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove hairpin and chute pivot pin. Remove
discharge deector. Pivot pin and hair pin may be
stored in the pivot holes of the discharge deector
during bagging operation.
3. Lay the hopper assembly down as shown in
Figure 11.
Figure 11
1. Lower mount bar 2. Frame notch
Note: For LZUVQD7 Units: Make sure the
handle is unfolded before installing the hopper
assembly.
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