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Figure 13
1. Rod 4. Mower deck
2. Spring 5. Discharge deector
bracket
3. Discharge deector
6. Assembled view
3. Hook the bent end of the rod around the front
discharge deector bracket to retain it from
sliding out. Place the leg of the spring with the
loop in the notch in the discharge deector to
hold the discharge deector in the down position
(see
Figure 13).
Important: The discharge deector must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
deector up to test that it snaps to the full
down position.
Check Safety Interlock
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. For Electric Start Units Only: Check starting
circuit. Starter should crank with: Operator
Presence Control levers depressed, speed control
lever in neutral, and PTO disengaged.
Try to start the engine with OPC levers
disengaged, speed control lever in neutral and
PTO disengaged–starter must not crank.
Try to start with, OPC levers depressed, speed
control lever in any speed but neutral and PTO
disengaged–starter must not crank.
Try to start with OPC levers depressed,
speed control lever in neutral and PTO
engaged–starter must not crank. .
2. For All Units: Check OPC circuits. Clear the
area. Disengage the park brake. Run engine at
one-third throttle, then, with drive levers and
neutral lock latches in neutral lock position,
move the speed control lever out of neutral and
release OPC levers–engine must stop. Again,
run engine at one-third throttle, move the speed
control lever to neutral, engage PTO and release
OPC levers–engine must stop.
Note: Park brake must be disengaged before the
speed control lever is moved out of neutral or engine
will kill.
For Manual Start Engines: The park brake must be
disengaged before the PTO is engaged or the engine
will kill.
Note: If machine does not pass any of these tests,
do not operate. Contact your authorized EXMARK
SERVICE DEALER.
Important: It is essential that operator safety
mechanisms be connected and in proper
operating condition prior to use for mowing.
Check for Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware
or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware
or correct the problem before operating.
Service Pre-Cleaner Element
and Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Service
the air cleaner. (May
need more often under
severe conditions. See
the Engine Owner's
manual for additional
information.)
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