ULTRA VAC QDS
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1. www exmark com2. System e Collection Hopper Steel and Polyethylene hopper Commercial grade cloth mesh door with reinforced bottom Capacity 11 0 bushels e Dump Mechanism Manual dump from seat e Blower Tube Fixed abrasion resistant molded polyethylene e Impeller 5 bladed 1 4 inch 6 4 mm thick abrasion resistant steel with vertical axis e Impeller bearings 1 inch 2 5 cm sealed non greaseable bearings Dimensions Overall Width ee wa 60 inch Deck SN 599 999 74 44 inches 189 1 cm and Lower and All Lazer AS 789 999 and Lower 60 inch Deck SN 600 000 74 94 inches and Higher 66 inch Deck All 81 50 inches 72 inch Deck SN 599 999 86 49 inches and Lower 72 inch Deck SN 600 000 87 38 inches and Higher 190 3 cm 207 0 cm 219 7 cm 221 9 cm Overall Length es S 60 inch Deck SN 599 999 105 20 inches 267 2 cm and Lower Air Cooled 60 inch Deck SN 600 000 789 999 Air Cooled 108 59 inches 275 8 cm 60 inch Deck SN 599 999 105 45 inches 267 8 cm and Lower Liquid Cooled 60 inch Deck SN 599 999 and Lower Lazer XS 60 inch Deck SN 600 000 and Higher Lazer XS 66 inch Deck SN 789 999 and Lower Air Cooled 66 inch Deck Lazer XS 72 inch Deck SN 599 999 and Lower Air Cooled 72 inch Deck SN 600 000 789 999 Ait Cooled 72 inch Deck SN 600 000 and Lower Air Cooled 72 inch Deck SN 599 999 and Lower Liquid Cooled 72 inch Deck SN 599 999 and L
3. 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 usert can prevent and is responsible for 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 A CAUTION This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure Wear hearing protection when operating this machine 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 mow with the discharge deflector raised removed or altered unless there is a gr
4. for your Exmark Ultra Vac QDS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY By following the operating maintenance and safety instructions you will prolong the life of your Ultra Vac QDS maintain its maximum efficiency and promote safe operation If additional information is needed or should you require trained mechanic service contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor Exmark parts manuals are available online at http www exmark com manuals htm 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 Exmatk 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 1 Figure 1 Model and serial number location Model No Serial No Contents TEER OCECHOI eseist earnen
5. iaar oa eai 3 SATE e e a aa a a aaa SG 5 Safety Alert Symbol sccasiiesssansdinteaaiyeecswimavewtes 5 Safe Operating Practices sesesesesereerereerersere 5 Safety and Instructional Decals oe 8 SUECIICATONG arinn a a n a a 9 Model Nati bets ysscivecuisssierenereievevenay send sihentnnas 9 SS eS AAE E EE ea onicoeetas 9 Dimension eos a aaea EE EE Sarees pase iS J Torque Requirements s ssssesesseerssserreereerssee 10 Product Overview ansan aeta iaae iai 10 OPEO e E E O E 11 Pre Starter tecet deo T 11 Operating Instructions ssssssessseesseersesserressee 11 ERAN POTON yes e TE E 14 Mantenan aeee see retar aaie eee aS A EE S 16 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 16 Periodic Maintenance a seusilsarnsamncynasedatvenneets 16 Check Blower Housing Impellet 16 Check Door Cloth Mesh 16 Lubricate Grease PItunessdelMuniedsdveedalahias 17 Check Condition of Belt seeeceeeeeeeereeeee 17 AJUS ENTS oe heii a E E EEE 18 CNG AI oai iraa a A ata EA 19 Clean Muffler and Rear Frame Area 00 19 Clean Rear Screen In Hood 19 Clean BIOW GE covets ceives stk iea 19 Troubleshooting ssai en a 20 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 symb
6. 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 e 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 attachment or accessory 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 433_B Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By 22 G011841 Figure 10 This page may be copied for personal use 1 The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 15 degrees Use the slope indicator to determine the degree of s
7. 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 Abnormal vibration 1 Cutting blade s is are bent or unbalanced 1 Install new cutting blade s 2 Blade mounting bolt is loose 2 Tighten the blade mounting bolt 3 Loose blower pulley or pulley assembly 3 Tighten the appropriate pulley 4 Blower impeller blades are bent 4 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Blower drive belt snaps or breaks frequently 1 Idler arm is out of alignment 1 Correct the alignment of the idler arm Excessive grass blowout from the deck 1 Hopper is full 1 Dump more frequently 2 Plugged screen in bagger hood 2 Remove debris leaves or grass clippings from the screen 3 Ground speed is too fast 3 Drive slower at full throttle 4 Blower belt is worn loose or broken 4 Install new blower belt 5 Plugged tube or blower 5 Locate and remove plugged debris 6 Conditions are dry 6 Use lower lift blade Blower and tubes plug too frequently 1 Hopper is too full 1 Dump more frequently 2 Ground speed is too fast 2 Drive slower at full throttle 3 Grass is too wet 3 Cut grass when it is dry 4 Grass is too long 4 Cut grass more frequently or at higher cut height 5 Plugged screen in bagger hood 5 Remove debris leaves or grass clippings from the screen 6 Blower drive belt is worn l
8. 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 commercial 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 e Expenses related to gasoline oil or lubricants Travel time overtime after hours time or other extraordinary repair charges or charges relating to repairs
9. Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment Safety Safety and Instructional Decals e Keep all safety signs legible Remove all grease dirt and debris from safety signs and instructional labels e Replace all worn damaged or missing safety signs e When replacement components are installed be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components e Ifan attachment or accessory has been installed make sure current safety signs are visible AAWARNING Bila au na7 ALLOW TO COOL 1 653558 1 653558 A DANGER THIS UNIT WHEN COVER IS NOT IN PLACE 98 5954 A WARNING New safety signs may be obtained from your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor or from Exmark Mfg Co Inc Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface Apply only to a clean dry surface Smooth to remove any ait bubbles Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels They are critical to the safe operation of your Exmark commercial mower A WARNING e Ultra Vac counterbalance weight s installed without Ultra Vac may cause Loss of Traction and Steering Control e Ultra Vac installed without Ultra Vac counterbalance weight s wi
10. ULTRA VAC QDS LAZER Z LAZER Z AS LAZER Z XP AND LAZER Z XS MODELS For Ultra Vac Serial Nos 850 000 amp Higher to fit Lazer Z LZ Lazer Z AS LAS and Lazer Z XP Units 352 000 789 999 to fit Lazer Z XS Units 352 000 amp Higher Part No 4500 613 Rev A E at G A the D Ca 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 2009 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 Ultra Vac QDS 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
11. ame 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 cause the unit to tip backward Dump contents of hopper before transport Do Not transport the unit with the hopper full 15 Maintenance Maintenance Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position A WARNING A WARNING While maintenance or adjustments are being The engine can become very hot Touching made someone could start the engine a hot engine can cause severe burns Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders Allo
12. ass Safety collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly A DANGER There are rotating blades in the blower and under the mower deck Blade contact can cause serious operator or bystander injury or even death e Do Not reach into blower unless rotation indicator has stopped Disengage PTO stop engine remove key wait for all moving parts to stop engage parking brake e Never operate mower unless discharge deflector entire grass collection system or mulch kit is installed Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop remove key and engage parking brake 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 Whenever you leave the mower A WARNING Hands feet hair clothing or accessories can become entangled in rotating parts Contact with the rotating parts can cause traumatic amputation or severe lacerations e Do Not operate the machine without guards shields and safety devices in place and working properly Keep hands feet hair jewelry or clothing away from rotating parts 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
13. baffle to reduce plowing Lowering front adjustable baffle may prevent chasing Match discharge opening to Ultra Vac intake for best performance Bagger Removal for Side Discharge 1 Shut off the deck drive stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Remove key Remove the discharge tube by releasing the latches at the blower Slide the tube off the blower outlet and remove the upper end from the hood 11 Operation G007016 Figure 6 Viewed from the right side 1 Hairpin 3 Discharge Chute 2 Chute Pivot Pin Note Install chute with the tabs to the rear of the deck tabs as shown 1 Clevis Pin 5 Belt Cover 2 Caster Arm Weight 6 Blower A WARN N G 3 Hairpin 7 Tube 4 ont Floorpan Weight 8 Hopper Assembly An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in operators or bystander s direction Also contact with 3 Remove the belt cover by loosening the knobs blade could occur Thrown objects or blade For 60 inch and 66 inch units the outboard knob contact can cause serious injury or kill you does not need to be removed completely to or bystanders remove the belt covet A CAUTION The deck sheave will become very hot Touching a hot deck sheave can cause severe burns Never operate mower unless discharge deflector or entire grass collection system or mulch kit is installed 7 Re install the plastic belt cover and tighten the knobs 8 Discon
14. crews see Figure 9 The stop screws should be adjusted so that both will be contacted when the contacting arm is straight up and down With the stop screws adjusted the length of the hinge links can be changed to provide complete closing of the door and reasonable force on the handle to latch or unlatch the door Lengthen the links to reduce the force Shorten the links to increase the force With the door closed both links should be slightly tight to minimize rattling Door opening After adjusting the hinge links for door closing the handle link can be adjusted to obtain maximum door opening see Figure 9 Lengthen the link to open the door farther Shorten the link to open the door less 18 The maximum door opening is limited by the contacting arm hitting the stop This stop is non adjustable and prevents over opening damage from occurring to the linkage Latches Once the open and closed positions have been set the latches can be adjusted see Figure 9 With the door closed the latch link should be set so that the latch plate completely engages and contacts the latch rod welded to the door The latch plates should not be tight against the latch rod They should easily wiggle Maintenance Cleaning Clean Muffler and Rear Frame Area Service Interval Before each use or daily Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake A WARNING Operating engine parts e
15. 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 Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt e See inside the back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed e Use a walk behind mower and or a hand trimmer near drop offs ditches steep banks or water Figure 3 Safety G000963 Figure 3 Safe Zone Use the mower here on slopes less than 15 degrees Danger Zone Use a walk behind mower and or hand trimmer on slopes greater than 15 degrees near drop offs and water Water Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Tall grass can hide obstacles Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises that change the operating angle as rough terrain could overturn the machine Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill b
16. e in good condition properly attached and latched For units above Serial Number 600 000 with Triton decks Make sure that the adjustable dog leg baffle is closed to match the intake into the Ultra Vac Blower A WARNING If the deck discharge opening and the blower intake opening do not match correctly it will allow objects to be thrown in operator s or bystander s direction Also contact with blade could occur Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or kill you or bystanders Adjust dog leg baffle to match intake opening Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the necessary inspection and maintenance steps Operating Instructions Mowing 1 The Ultra Vac QDS blower operates when deck drive is engaged Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck before engaging the cutting blades Set the throttle to midway position Pull outward on the PTO switch to the ROTATE position Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing 2 To disengage the PTO and blower set the throttle to midway position Push in on the PTO switch to the STOP position to stop the cutting blades and blower The cutting blades will require a slightly longer amount of time to come to a complete stop when the blower is installed on the deck Verify that all rotation indicators have stopped before clearing blower assembly or mower deck 3 To empty the hopper first shut off deck drive L
17. ecause 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 Ultra Vac QDS 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 Ultra Vac QDS 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 Ultra Vac QDS hopper fills with grass clippings Use progressively greater care on slopes as the hopper fills Maintenance and Storage 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 Use care when checking blades Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use caution when servicing them Only replace damaged blades Never straighten or weld them Keep all guards shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition
18. he 60 inch Lazer Z serial number 600 000 and higher 60 inch Lazer Z XP 60 inch Lazer Z XS and all 66 inch and 72 inch units are interchangeable left and right Install a clevis pin and hairpin on each caster weight to retain them see Figure 7 Operation 1 G007229 Figure 7 Clevis Pin 2 Hairpin 11 12 Units with removable floorpan weight Tighten knob on weight assembly until the weight is clamped securely to the caster arm Hook weight plate assembly over the top of the weight mounting plates and secure with two hairpins as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 Weight Plate Assembly 2 Hairpin Note The portions of the Ultra Vac bagger 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 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 equipment is dangerous and can lead to accidents causing personal injury Driving
19. he blower up to the deck yet allow for release by hand Pull the spring loaded idler back and slip the belt ovet the top spindle deck sheave Install the plastic belt cover On 60 inch and 66 inch units the outside end of the cover is slotted and can slip between the two washers on the belt shield stud The plastic knob does not need to be removed On 72 inch units the cover has a hole and the plastic knob must be installed after the cover has been positioned For Units Serial Number 600 000 and Higher with Triton Decks Adjust position of dog leg baffle to match the intake of the Ultra Vac blower baffle adjusted too wide may allow objects to be thrown from under deck Baffle adjusted too narrow may cause plugging issues All Units Slip the upper end of the tube assembly into the hood opening Slide the lower end of the tube assembly over the blower outlet and align the notch with the tube latch Latch the tube to the blower Note The removable weights are heavy Use care when lifting Make sure that you can hold the weight securely before lifting Use caution when positioning your hands so that you Do Not set the weight down on your hands or fingers Install the removable weight assemblies over the caster arms On all 60 inch Lazer Z AS machines and 60 inch Lazer Z machines serial number 599 999 and lower one weight has a wide mounting bracket and one has a narrow bracket They will only fit the machine one way Weights for t
20. ift up on the handle to open the door and empty the hopper If the unit is to be driven onto a truck or trailer with the hopper full always back the unit up the ramp This will reduce the chance of rearward tip up See the Transporting section for additional information regarding loading a unit on a truck or trailer Close and latch the door before continuing mowing Do Not engage the cutting blades while the door is in the open position Tips for mowing conditions e When mowing in areas with sandy soil use low lift blades on the cutting deck and higher cutting heights to minimize wear on the blower components e When mowing in wet conditions such as just after a rain or in heavy dew use low lift blades on the cutting deck to minimize plugging of the blower e Maintaining a ground speed that does not pull down the engine RPM will allow for the highest productivity and best quality of cut Bogging the engine RPM down by going too fast will cause plugging and quality of cut issues e When the bags get full the sound of the blower will change and there will be slight blowout from the front right corner of the deck Emptying the bags at this point will minimize the potential for the tube to plug e For units below Serial Number 600 000 Anti blowout kits are available for leaf collection They help to prevent chasing the leaves To reduce plowing leaves raise the deck slightly e On Triton Raise front adjustable
21. ll cause Reduced Stability e Loss of Traction and Steering or Reduced Stability may Cause Injury or Death e Install weight s ONLY when Ultra Vac is installed 103 6607 103 6607 For units with 2 post Roll Bar installed Ultra Vac counterbalance weight installed without Ultra Vac may cause Loss of Traction and Steering Ultra Vac installed without Ultra Vac counterbalance weight s will cause Reduction of Stability Loss of Traction and Steering or Reduction of Stability may cause injury or death Install weight s ONLY when Ultra Vac is installed 103 6606 2 3 3 2 8 e Do NOT run blower without discharge tube hood and bags installed and latched 103 3508 7 SS WAIT FOR MOVING PARTS TO STOP e Do NOT operate mower without deflector chute or entire bag system in place e Do NOT reach into blower unless rotation indicator has stopped Disengage PTO stop engine remove key A CAUTION e Read operator s manual e Hearing protection recommended 103 3508 Specifications Specifications Model Numbers Serial Nos 850 000 and Higher UVD60 Fits Lazer Z LZ Lazer Z AS LAS and Lazer Z XP Units 352 000 789 999 and Lazer Z XS Units 352 000 and Higher with 60 inch deck UVD6672 Fits Lazer Z LZ Lazer Z AS LAS and Lazer Z XP Units 352 000 789 999 and Lazer Z XS Units 352 000 and Higher with 66 inch or 72 inch deck Systems Bagging
22. lope 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 QUICK 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 QUICK 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 2009 Exmark Mfg Co Inc Industrial Park Box 808 Beatrice NE 68310 All Rights Reserved TURF STRIPER STANDON Date Purchased Part No 4500 613 Rev A 402 223 6300 ANAK Fax 402 223 5489 Printed in the USA
23. ly Replace or repair worn parts as needed Check cloth mesh frequently for tears and holes Replace worn cloth mesh Maintenance Lubricate Grease Fittings Note See chart for service intervals 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Lubricate fittings with NGLI grade 2 multi purpose gun grease Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule Lubrication Chart Fitting Initial Number of Service Locations Pumps Places Interval 1 Idler 1 2 1 25 Hours Bushings 2 Door 1 2 1 25 Hours Handle Check Condition of Belt Service Interval Every 50 hours 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Inspect the belt for damage or wear Replace belt with one of the following 60 inch Lazer Z XS XP 103 0866 SN 599 999 and Lower and All Lazer AS 72 inch All SN 599 999 103 0867 and Lower 60 inch Triton 109 1242 66 inch Triton 103 0867 72 inch Triton 109 1244 17 Maintenance Adjustments Note The Ultra Vac QDS was adjusted at the factory to operate properly However there are three basic adjustments that can be made should your unit require them 1 2 3 4 G007231 Figure 9 1 Handle Link 5 Latches 2 Stop Screws 3 Stop 4 Hinge Links Door closing The closing of the door is controlled by the two hinge links and the two stop s
24. n 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 commences 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 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 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 attachment or accessory 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 before obtaining any warranty service Contact any Exmark Service Dealer to arrange service at
25. nect the handle link from the actuation arm on the hopper Connect the link to the arm on the handle mount for storage during side discharge operation Allow the deck sheave to cool completely before removing the belt 4 Pull the idler release handle and remove the belt from th upper groove of the deck sheave 9 Remove the hair pins and clevis pins holding the hopper assembly to the mount weldment 5 Unlatch the front end of the blower Pivot the blowetbidkand lifeirottthedeck 10 Lift the hopper assembly off the mount 11 The removable weights must be removed from above the caster wheels and front of floor pan on some units To remove the caster weights Loosen 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 6 Install the discharge chute using the chute pivot pin and hairpin see Figure 6 Operation To remove the weight on the front of the floor pan remove the 2 hairpins that retain it and then lift it from the mount plates The weights and brackets bolted to the floor pan remain on the unit Note The removable weights are heavy Use cate 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 fingers Note The portions of the Ul
26. ol 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 Indicates 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 Ultra Vac QDS Operator s Manuals and other training material If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s 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
27. on a street or roadway without such equipment 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 14 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 backing unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward Loading a Unit If the unit is to be driven onto a truck or trailer with the hopper full always back the unit up the ramp This will reduce the chance of rearward tip up 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 fr
28. oose or 6 Install new belt broken 7 Blower is plugged 7 Use low lift blades in wet conditions Blower impeller does not spin freely 1 Plugged blower 1 Remove debris leaves or grass clippings from the blower impeller 2 Impeller not aligned 2 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Plowing leaves 1 Deck is too low 1 Units below Serial Number 600 000 Raise the deck slightly Triton Raise the front adjustable baffle Chasing leaves 1 Blowout from deck 1 Units below Serial Number 600 000 Install an anti blowout kit contact an Authorized Service Dealer Triton Lower the front adjustable baffle Match discharge opening to Ultra Vac intake Blower components show signs of wear 1 Sand or dry conditions 1 Use low lift blades on the cutting and or air cleaners and cooling fins are dirty deck and higher cutting heights Clean air cleaners and cooling fins frequently 20 Exmark Commercial Attachments and Accessories 1 Year Limited 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 This warranty applies to Exmark commercial attachments and accessories sold i
29. ower Lazer XS 72 inch Deck SN 600 000 and Higher Lazer XS 106 45 inches 270 4 cm 109 43 inches 277 9 cm 110 14 inches 279 8 cm 110 95 inches 281 8 cm 109 30 inches 112 67 cm 112 67 inches 286 2 cm 105 20 inches 267 2 cm 109 55 inches 278 3 cm 110 55 inches 280 8 cm 113 92 inches 289 4 cm Product Overview Curb Weight Product Overview fw Uittra Vac Qos 60 inch Deck SN 599 999 394 Ib 178 ke and Lower amp All Lazer AS 789 999 and Lower 60 inch Deck SN 313 1b 142 kg 600 000 789 999 Air Cooled except AS 60 inch Deck SN 600 000 333 Ib 151 ke and Higher Liquid Cooled Y 007226 66 inch Deck SN 789 999 260 lb 119 ke and Lower Air Cooled Figure 4 66 inch Deck All 278 lb 126 kg 4 Hood 4 Tube Liquid Cooled 2 Weight 5 Door 72 inch Deck SN 599 999 341 Ib 155 kg ae and Lower 72 inch Deck SN 260 Ib 118 kg 600 000 789 999 Air Cooled 72 inch Deck SN 600 000 278 Ib 126 kg and Higher Liquid Cooled Torque Requirements Impeller Spindle Bottom 55 60 ft lb 75 81 N m Nut Impeller Spindle Top Nut 75 80 ft Ib 102 108 N m 10 Operation Operation Note Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position Pre Start Make sure you understand the controls their locations their functions and their safety requirements Ensure the blower door mesh tube and hopper ar
30. specially the muffler become extremely hot Severe burns can occur on contact and debris such as leaves grass brush etc can catch fire e Allow engine parts especially the muffler to cool before touching Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest covered grass covered brush covered unimproved land Clean Rear Screen In Hood Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Open door and remove clippings that are stuck to the screen Clean Blower Service Interval Yearly or before storage Grass build up may cause problems with the impeller when the unit is put back into operation 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Remove grass buildup from around the impeller before placing it in storage 19 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
31. tra Vac bagger 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 A WARNING Caster or front floor pan weights installed without bagger 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 front floor pan weights ONLY when bagger is installed 12 The machine can now be used for side discharge mowing Bagger Installation for Bagging 1 Stop engine remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop Remove hairpin and chute pivot pin Remove discharge chute Pivot pin and hair pin may be stored in the pivot holes of the discharge chute during bagging operation Install the bagger assembly onto the mount by slipping the hook portion over the top mounting tube of the mount weldment see Figure 5 Secure the assembly to the mount using the clevis pins and hairpins Disconnect the handle link from the arm on the handle mount Connect the handle link to the actuation arm on the hopper Mount the blower on the deck by sliding the mounting pin into the tube at the rear right corner 13 of the deck Swing the blower closed Adjust the position of the front pin to engage the slot in the front of the deck Use the latch to lock the blower in this position Adjust the tension on the latch to hold t
32. w the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine Remove the key from the ignition switch area 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 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service z Maintenance Procedure Interval check the blower housing impeller heck door cloth mesh ean muffler and rear frame area ean reat screen in the hood Every 25 hours e Lubricate grease fittings Every 50 hours e Check condition of belt Yeatiy or before storage Periodic Maintenance Check Door Cloth Mesh Service Interval Before each use or daily Check Blower 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and Housin g lim pe ller remove key Engage parking brake 2 Inspect the bags for wear tears or damage Before each use or daily Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and A WARNING remove key Engage parking brake Under normal use the cloth mesh will deteriorate and wear Objects could exit through worn cloth mesh at high speeds Note When mowing in areas with sandy soil Thrown objects can cause serious injury or use low lift blades on the cutting deck and higher kill you ot bystanders cutting heights to minimize wear on the blower components 2 Inspect for wear or damage dai
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