Exmark 850 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. sice k al 9 SAE e S AA ai EE ono 9 Dimensions la a a a Passa arie J Product Overview dan o 10 KOLA OT k nina eaa a T a 10 Emptying the Grass Bags ccceecseeseeeeeeeee 10 Clearing Obstructions from the BAS BET aginn e A a T 10 Removing the Bagor 705 rov 11 Replacing the Discharge Deflector 12 Installing the BAS00b ra 12 Oper t Lips aiee pa ee E arenes 13 Trans porinis a A A 14 Maintenance merei e E TEG 16 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 16 Periodic Maintenance prisla 16 Inspecting the Bagger Attachment 16 CEA a A O aA 17 Cleaning the Bagger Attachment i 17 STOA E osi ea mea ignsun arty deeded ass 18 Storing the Bagger Attachment ss cc 18 Troubleshooting v i scares r a an 19 Safety Safety Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol Figure 2 is used both in this manual and on the machine to identify important safety messages which must be followed to avoid accidents This symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED A Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol The safety alert symbol appears above information which alerts you to unsafe actions or situations and will be followed by the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION DANGER White lettering Red background Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided Will result in death or serious injury WARNING Black lettering Orange background Indica2. Attachment 1 Clean the bagger attachment refer to Cleaning the Bagger Attachment in Maintenance Inspect the bagger attachment for damage refer to Inspecting the Bagger Attachment in Maintenance Make sure the grass bags are empty and thoroughly dry Store the bagger in a clean dry place out of direct sunlight This protects the plastic parts and extends the life of the bagger If you must store the bagger outside cover it with a weatherproof cover 18 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Important It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use When a problem occurs do not overlook the simple causes For example starting problems could be caused by an empty fuel tank The following table lists some of the common causes of trouble Do Not attempt to service or replace major items or any items that call for special timing or adjustment procedures such as valves governor etc Have this work done by your Engine Service Dealer Note When disconnecting electrical connectors Do Not pull on the wires to separate the connectors Excessive grass blowout from the deck Tubes plug too frequently Bags are full Plugged screen in bagger hood Ground speed is too fast Plugged tube Conditions are dry Bags are too full Ground speed is too fast Grass is too wet Grass is too long Plugged screen in bagger hood Plug
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4. accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself other people or property Preparation e Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job Only use on machines approved by Exmark e Wear appropriate clothing including safety glasses substantial footwear long trousers and hearing protection Do Not operate when barefoot or when wearing open sandals e Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all rocks toys sticks wires bones and other foreign objects which can be thrown by the machine and may cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders Operation e Operate only in daylight or good artificial light keeping away from holes and hidden hazards e Never remove the discharge tube bags bagger top or discharge deflector while the engine is running e Never do maintenance or repairs while the engine is running e Never mow with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly e Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop remove key and engage parking brake Safety Before checking cleaning or working on the mower After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration occurs inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower Before clearing blockages Whenev
5. drive too fast and the engine speed gets too slow On hills it may be necessary to slow the mower ground speed This helps maintain the engine speed and bagging efficiency A CAUTION As the bagger fills extra weight is added to the back of the machine If you stop and start suddenly on hills you may lose steering control or the machine may tip e Do Not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or downhill Avoid uphill starts If you do stop the machine when going uphill disengage the blade control switch Then back down the hill using a slow speed Do Not change speeds or stop on slopes Bagging Long Grass Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled completely into the grass bags If this happens the discharge tube and chute may plug To avoid plugging the bagging system mow the grass at a high height of cut then lower the mower to your normal cutting height and repeat the bagging process Bagging Wet Grass Always try to cut grass when it is dry because your lawn will have a neat appearance If you must cut wet grass use the conventional side discharge feature of the mower Several hours later when the clippings are dry install the complete bagger attachment and vacuum up the grass clippings Signs of Plugging As you are bagging a small amount of grass clippings normally blow out the front of the mower An excessive amount of clippings blowing out indicates that the bags are full or the syst
6. of your Bagger maintain its maximum efficiency and promote safe operation 1 Model and serial number location Figure 1 If additional information is needed or should you require trained mechanic service contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor Model No Exmark parts manuals are available online at http www exmark com manuals htm Serial No All Exmark equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and ate equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations They carry ample stock of service parts or can secure them promptly for you from the factory All Exmark parts are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory however attention is required on your part if you are to obtain the fullest measure of satisfaction and performance Whenever you need service genuine Exmark parts ot 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 in the space provided Contents Tntrod chO Nyss rinane bl a on 3 SATE e e ra A ko vn ne 5 Safety Alert Symbol sstiaiskio loan 5 Safe Operating Practices sists ctacdatestieadatentase tas 5 Safety and Instructional Decals oe 8 SUECIICATONG pud o don 9 Model Nambel
7. the bag frame hooks Figure 5 Lift the bagger mount assembly and hood off the bagger hitch Note The bagger hitch does not have to be removed from the unit Note The removable weight is heavy Use care when lifting it Make sure that you can hold it securely before lifting it Use caution when positioning your hands so that you Do Not set it down on your hands or fingers Remove the weight on the front of the mower Note The weight support assembly can stay mounted to the unit when the bagger and weight ate removed Store all hardware in a convenient location Operation Note On the 42 and 52 inch decks the dischatge baffle does not have to be removed from the deck you may notice better discharge with it installed If removed replace the original hardware in the deck holes Replacing the Discharge Deflector 1 Locate items shown in Figure 7 6007208 Figure 7 1 Rod 4 Mower deck 2 Spring 5 Discharge deflector bracket 3 Discharge deflector 6 Assembled view 2 Place the discharge deflector on the deck Orient the spring so that the short leg points towards the discharge deflector and the longer leg points towards the deck as shown in Figure 7 Place spring on rod and slide rod straight end through the front discharge deflector bracket discharge deflector and rear deflector bracket Make sure that the spring and rod are installed so that the rod is retained from sli
8. you could damage the bagger s chute and discharge tube Cutting Height Do Not set the mower cutting height too low because long grass surrounding the mower can prevent air from getting under the mower and entering the bagging system If enough air doesn t get under the mower the bagging system will plug Cutting Frequency Cut the grass often especially when it grows rapidly You will have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively long Cutting Technique For best lawn appearance be sute to slightly overlap the mower into the previously cut area This helps reduce the load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the chute and discharge tube Using Bag Liners Although not required bag liners may be inserted into each grass bag to collect clippings and make disposal more convenient Figure 9 If you use a bag liner remove the filled grass bag and close the top of the liner Then pull the liner out of the grass bag or turn the bag upside down while holding the handle on the bottom of the grass bag allowing the liner to slide out 6007511 Figure 9 1 Cloth grass bag 2 Bagliner Bagging Speed Most often you will bag with the mower throttle in the Fast position and drive at a normal ground speed However in extremely dry and dusty grass you may 13 Operation want to slightly reduce the throttle speed and inctease the ground speed of the mower The bagging system may plug if you
9. IpnUBW S A04p1VAdG B TT ai aa f Wi Mi Part No 4500 653 Rev A For Serial Nos 850 000 amp Higher Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously Exmark or its distributors and dealers accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication 2010 Exmark Mfg Co Inc Industrial Park Box 808 Beatrice NE 68310 PARTS___ am OVERNIGHT FREE If your Exmark dealer does not have the Exmark part in stock Exmark will get the parts to the dealer the next business day or the part will be FREE Guaranteed Some restrictions apply See your participating Exmark Dealer for details Contact us at www Exmark com Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved Introduction CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Exmark Bagger This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble free operation This manual contains operating maintenance adjustment and safety instructions for your Exmark Bagger BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY G010692 By following the operating maintenance and safety instructions you will prolong the life
10. acking unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward Loading a Unit Empty grass bags before attempting to load unit on trailer or truck Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or trucks One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual ramps for each side of the unit The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward Having a full width ramp provides a surface for the frame members to contact if the unit starts to tip backward If it is not possible to use one full width ramp use enough individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the ground and the ramp and the trailer or truck do not exceed 15 A steeper angle may cause mower deck components to get caught as the unit moves from ramp to trailer or truck Steeper angles may also cause the unit to tip backward If loading on or near a slope position the trailer or truck so it is on the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope This will minimize the ramp angle The trailer or truck should be as level as possible Important Do Not attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp you may lose control and drive off the side Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp Both maneuvers can caus
11. 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 or Canada 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 If your product requires warranty service it must be returned to an authorized Exmark service dealer within the warranty period This warranty extends only to Quest attachments and accessories 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 or other operational instructions provided by Exmark 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 or replacement of defective components as set forth herein Neither Exmark nor Exmark Warranty Company shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage Such damages include but are not limited to Expenses related to gasoline oil or lubricants Travel time overti
12. ding out by the front bracket and the spring holds the discharge deflector in the down position Refer to Figure 7 for proper orientation Important The discharge deflector must be spring loaded in the down position Lift the deflector up to test that it snaps to the full down position Installing the Bagger Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position disengage the power take off PTO engage parking brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Slide the rod out of the short stand off spring and discharge deflector Remove the discharge deflector see Figure 7 Install the hood assembly onto the hitch Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hook onto the retaining bracket see Figure 8 1 G010694 Figure 8 Bag frame hook 2 Retaining bracket 10 12 Lower the hood onto the bags Insert the mount bracket tab on the lower tube assembly into the boot mount bracket as shown in Figure 6 Use the latch on the lower tube assembly to lock the bracket to the deck Adjust the tension on the latch to hold the bracket up to the deck yet allow for release by hand Slip the upper flexible tube into junction tube of the hood opening Install the front weight The lock rod has a key on one end Slide the lock rod through the weight support assembly notch in the weight and the oval hole in the frame bracke
13. e the unit to tip backward 15 Maintenance Maintenance Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position A WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being made someone could start the engine Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders Remove the key from the ignition switch engage parking brake and pull the wire s off the spark plug s before you do any maintenance Also push the wire s aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug s A WARNING Debris built up in the engine compartment if not removed could be ignited by a hot engine A fire in the engine compartment can burn you and others and can damage property e Before using and while the engine is cool check for debris in the engine compartment Keep the machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and fuel soaked debris Allow the machine to cool before storing Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval After the first 10 hours Monthly Yearly or before storage Periodic Maintenance Inspecting the Bagger Attachment Service Interval After the first 10 hours Monthly thereafter 1 Check the chute discharge tube and the bagger top Replace these parts if they are cracked or broken 2 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws 3 Under normal use the bags wi
14. em is plugged Transporting Transporting a Unit Use a heavy duty trailer or truck to transport the machine Lock brake and block wheels Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with straps chains cable or ropes Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law Secure a trailer with a safety chain A CAUTION This unit does not have proper turn signals lights reflective markings or a slow moving vehicle emblem Driving on a street or roadway without such eguipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury Driving on a street or roadway without such eguipment may also be a violation of State laws and the operator may be subject to traffic tickets and or fines Do Not drive a unit on a public street or roadway Operation A WARNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip over Backward tip over could cause serious injury or death e Use extreme caution when operating a unit on a ramp Use only a single full width ramp Do Not use individual ramps for each side of the unit If individual ramps must be used use enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider than the unit Do Not exceed a 15 angle between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward Avoid sudden deceleration while b
15. er you leave the mower Stop the blades slow down and use caution when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct discharge away from others Slope Operation 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 A DANGER Operating on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control Wheels dropping over edges ditches steep banks or water can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning Do Not mow slopes when grass is wet 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 See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed Use a walk behind mower and or a hand trimmer near drop offs ditches steep banks or water Figure 3 G000963 Figure 3 Safe Zone Use the mower here on slopes less than 15 degrees Danger Zone Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer on slopes greater than 15 degrees near drop offs and water Water Remove ot mark obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Tall grass can hide obstacles Watch for ditches holes rocks dips a
16. ged tube 19 Dump more frequently Remove debris leaves or grass clippings from the screen Drive slower at full throttle Locate and remove plugged debris Use lower lift blade or reduce engine speed Dump more frequently Drive slower at full throttle Cut grass when it is dry Cut grass more frequently or at higher cut height Remove debris leaves or grass clippings from the screen Use recommended high lift blades Exmark Guest Attachments and Accessories 1 Year Limited Consumer Warranty 30 Day Limited Commercial Warranty Consumer Warranty 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 on these products and found by us in the exercise of our reasonable discretion to be defective in factory materials or workmanship for a period of one year for residential usage of Exmark Ouest attachments and accessories Residential usage means use of the product on the same lot as your home Use at more than one location is considered commercial use and the commercial use warranty detailed below would apply This warranty applies to Exmark Quest attachments and accessories sold in the U S or Canada This warranty may only be assigned or transferred to a second or third owner by an authorized Exmark dealer The warranty period c
17. ghten or weld them e Keep all guards shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition e Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness e Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard A WARNING Removing standard original equipment parts or using non Exmark replacement parts and accessories may alter the warranty traction and safety of the machine Failure to use original Exmark parts could cause serious injury or death Replace all parts including but not limited to tires belts and blades with original Exmark parts Safety Safety and Instructional Decals e Keep all safety signs legible Remove all grease e New safety signs may be obtained from dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or labels distributor or from Exmark Mfg Co Inc Replace all worn damaged or missing safety e Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the signs backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply When replacement components are installed be only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove sure that current safety signs are affixed to the any ait bubbles replaced components e Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs e If an attachment or accessory has been installed and instruction labels They are critical to the safe make sure current safety signs are visible operation of your Exmark commerc
18. ial mower fet KE KE 109 6809 1 Crushing hazard of hand Do Not remove the whole bagger from the machine open the bagger top and then remove the bag s from the bagger Do Not remove the bagger top when it is closed open the bagger top and then remove it Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos 850 000 and Higher 116 1084 Systems Bagging System e Collection Bins Commercial grade cloth mesh bags with reinforced bottoms Capacity 6 bushels 2 bags and hood e Dump Mechanism Manual lift off e Blower Tube Fixed abrasion resistant molded polyethylene Dimensions Overall Width 42 inch Deck 53 0 inches 135 cm 48 inch Deck 57 0 inches 145 cm 52 inch Deck 60 0 inches 152 cm Overall Length eS I Overall Height 42 inch Deck 44 5 inches 113 cm 48 inch Deck 44 5 inches 113 cm 52 inch Deck 44 5 inches 113 cm Curb Weight 125 lb 57 kg including front weight Recommended High Lift Blades eS os OS 42 inch Deck 116 1202 48 inch Deck 109 6391 52 inch Deck 109 6392 These blades are recommended to obtain maximum ait flow to the bag Operation Product Overview Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Emptying the Grass Bags Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full To empty the grass bags 1 Move the motion control levers outward t
19. ll deteriorate and wear Inspect the grass bags for deterioration Maintenance Procedure niet hous gt Chak aa rn ee OOOO art orie OOOO A WARNING You ot bystanders could be severely injured by flying debris or thrown objects that may pass through torn worn or deteriorated grass bags Frequently check the grass bags for holes rips wear and other deterioration Do not wash the grass bags If the bag has deteriorated install new grass bags supplied by the manufacturer of this bagger attachment Maintenance Inspecting the Mower Blades Service Interval As reguired Refer to your mower Operator s Manual for complete blade maintenance Caring for the Grass Bags Service Interval As required Washing the grass bags is not recommended Under normal use the bags will deteriorate and wear To prevent rapid deterioration of the bag material store the bags where they will dry completely after each use Cleaning Cleaning the Bagger Attachment Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 After each use remove and wash the inside and outside of the bagger top discharge tube chute and the underside of the mower using water sprayed from a garden hose Use a mild automotive detergent to remove stubborn dirt Make sure you remove matted grass from all parts After washing let all of the parts dry thoroughly Do Not wash the grass bags 17 Storage Storage Storing the Bagger
20. me after hours time or other extraordinary repair charges or charges relating to repairs or replacements outside of normal business hours at the place of business of the authorized Exmark Service Dealer e Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the period of any warranty repair or replacement work e 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 e Any claims for lost revenue lost profit or additional cost as a result of a claim of breach of warranty e 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 All implied warranties of merchantability that the product is fit for ordinary use and fitness for use that the product is fit for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of the express warranty Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts 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 G4500 429_B 20 Notes 21 Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By 22 6011841 Figure 10 This page may be copied for personal use 1 The maximum slope you can safel
21. nd rises that change the operating angle as rough terrain could overturn the machine Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill because the mower may tip backwards Be aware that operating on wet grass across steep slopes or downhill may cause the mower to lose traction Loss of traction to the drive wheels may result in sliding and a loss of braking and steering Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counter weights to improve stability Always install and remove the Bagger including counter weights 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 Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control 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 Safety Maintenance and Storage e Disengage drives set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing e Use care when checking blades Wrap the blade s ot wear gloves and use caution when servicing them Only replace damaged blades Never strai
22. o neutral position disengage the power take off PTO engage parking brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to Figure 4 stop before leaving the operating position 1 Hood 3 Upper flexible tube 2 Open raise the hood 2 Bag 4 Lower tube 3 Compress debris into the bags With both hands lift up on the bag and unhook it from the retaining bracket Empty the bag Repeat the procedure for the other bag 4 Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hook onto the retaining bracket Figure 5 1 G010694 Figure 5 1 Bag frame hook 2 Retaining bracket 5 Lower the hood onto the bags Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger il Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position disengage the power take off PTO engage parking brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 2 Check the grass bags and empty them if they are full 3 Remove and separate the discharge tube and chute from the bagger hood and mower Using a stick or similar object carefully remove and clear 10 Operation 4 the obstruction from the mower discharge tube chute and the hood After you remove the obstruction install the complete bagger system and resume operation Removing the Bagger 1 3 Remove the bagger mount bracket from the deck A DANGER An uncovered discharge opening will allow object
23. ommences upon the date of the original retail purchase Warranty Exceptions e Bags Belts and Tires Warranty Period 90 days This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor Limited Warranty for Commercial Use Exmark Quest attachments and accessories used for commercial institutional or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 30 days from the date of original purchase Items and Conditions Not Covered This warranty does not cover the following e Pickup and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service Dealer e Any damage or deterioration due to normal use wear and tear or exposure e Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as filters fuel lubricants tune up parts and adjustments e 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 e Any repairs necessary due to use of parts accessories or supplies including gasoline oil or lubricants incompatible with the attachments and accessories or other than as recommended in the operator s manual or other operational instructions provided by Exmark 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
24. s to be thrown in operators or bystander s direction Also contact with blade could occur Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you or bystanders Never operate mower unless discharge deflector or entire grass collection system or mulch kit is installed Move the motion control levers outward to neutral position disengage the power take off PTO engage parking brake stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Remove the upper flexible tube from the hood junction tube A WARNING Operating the mower with the bagger installed and the front weight removed may cause loss of traction and steering control or an unstable condition which could result in injury or death Install the bagger only when the front weight is installed and retain all hardware see Figure 6 Note The boot mount bracket does not have to be removed from the deck 11 PONS 6010695 8 Figure 6 Upper flexible tube 5 Boot mount bracket Clamp 6 Bolt Lower tube 7 Latch Nut 8 Mount bracket A CAUTION If you remove the spring loaded hood when it is closed in the down position the hood may suddenly fly open and you or someone else may be bruised pinched or injured in another way Always open raise the hood before you remove or install it on the quick attach bracket 4 Open the hood and remove the two bags from
25. t Rotate the lock rod to secure it into place Operation A WARNING The front weight installed without the bagger may cause loss of traction and steering control or an unstable condition which could result in injury or death Install the front weight only when the bagger is installed Note The removable weight is heavy Use care when lifting it Make sure that you can hold it securely before lifting it Use caution when positioning your hands so that you Do Not set it down on your hands or fingers 11 Install the bagger blades Refer to the mower operator s manual for blade installation Note Original equipment blades can be used however high lift blades are recommended for best performance A WARNING Incorrect installation of the blade or components used to retain the blade cause the blade to come loose and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders Always install the original Exmark blades washers and blade bolts as shown in the mower Operator s manual Operating Tips Larger Machine with Bagger Remember that the mower is longer and wider with this attachment installed By turning too sharply in confined places you may damage the attachment Maintenance For best cut quality be sure to check the deck leveling and blade slope rake See the tractor Operator s manual Trimming Always trim with the left side of the mower Do Not trim with the right side of the mower because
26. tes a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided Could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Black lettering Yellow background Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided May result in minor or moderate injury 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 Safe Operating Practices Training e Read the tractor and Bagger Operator s Manuals and other training material If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owners responsibility to explain this material to them e Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls and safety signs e All operators and mechanics should be trained The owner is responsible for training the users e Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator e Only adults and mature teenagers should operate a mower and even mature teenagers should have adult supervision Be sure a teenager 1 has read and understands the Operator s Manual and recognizes the risks involved 2 is sufficiently mature to use caution and 3 is of sufficient size and weight to operate the controls comfortably and to manage the mower without taking risks e The owner uset can prevent and is responsible for
27. y operate the machine on is 15 degrees Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating Do Not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope 2 Align this edge with a vertical surface a tree building fence pole etc 3 Example of how to compare slope with folded edge 23 SEE EXMARK S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS MID MOUNT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE FULL SUSPENSION SEAT DECK LIFT ASSIST KIT HITCH KIT LIGHT KIT 12V POWER PORT MICRO MULCH SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM ROPS SUN SHADE TRASH CONTAINER TURF STRIPER ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM ULTRA VAC GUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM OUT FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM SNOW BLADE DUAL TAIL WHEEL FLOOR PAN EXTENDER HITCH KIT LIGHT KIT MICRO MULCH SYSTEM SNOWBLOWER SUN SHADE TRASH CONTAINER ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM ULTRA VAC GUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM ROPS WEATHER CAB WALK BEHIND ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS GRASS CATCHER MICRO MULCH SYSTEM Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the Literature Pack or Fill in Below Model No Serial No 2010 Exmark Mfg Co Inc Industrial Park Box 808 Beatrice NE 68310 All Rights Reserved TURF STRIPER STANDON Date Purchased
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