Singer 400W107 Sewing Machine User Manual
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1. 8 Installing the Hitch 8 Installing the Hood and 9 Installing the Boot Mount Bracket TUDES nrn 10 Installing the Discharge Baffle 52 Deck Only 11 Installing the Bagger 11 Operationen ena napi ne 12 Emptying the Grass 8 12 Clearing Obstructions from the 12 Removing the 13 Replacing the Discharge 14 Operating 14 Maintenance 16 Recommended Maintenance 16 Inspecting the Bagger Attachmert 17 Inspecting the Mower Blades 17 Caring for the Grass 17 Cleaning the Bagger Attachment 17 SLOLAGO 17 Storing the Bagger Attachment 17 Tips and 18 Changing 18 Safety Please carefully read all of the safety instructions and decals in the safety section Knowing this information could help you your family pets or bystanders avoid injury Training Regard the Exmark Bagger as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate thi2. 1 Asm Upper 1 1 Remove the discharge deflector from the deck Retain all components for reuse if the bagger is removed 2 Install the boot mount bracket item 2 onto the deck frame using the 5 16 18 x 3 4 carriage bolt item 3 and nyloc nut item 1 as shown in Figure 9 Bracket may stay on when converting to side discharge mode A Figure 9 1 Nut 2 Boot mount bracket 3 Screw 4 Mount bracket 5 Lower tube 6 Rubber latch 7 Upper tube 3 Insert the tab on the lower tube assembly into the boot mount bracket as shown in Figure 9 4 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 5 Slip the upper tube into seal of the hood Opening push in and then pull out so that the seal is extended outward 6 Slide the upper tube onto the lower tube and fasten the rubber latches Figure 9 10 Installing the Discharge Baffle 52 Deck Only Parts needed for this step Description Qty Baffle Discharge 52 1 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 3 4 2 Nut Nyloc 5 16 18 2 Procedure 1 Remove the fasteners in the deck as shown in Figure 10 Retain for reuse if the discharge baffle is removed 2 Install the 52 discharge baffle as shown in Figure
3. 4 Plate 4 Nut Nyloc 3 8 16 8 Tube 2 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 4 Plate 2 Hitch 1 Procedure 1 Remove the two 3 8 16 carriage bolts at the rear of each frame rail Retain for reuse if the bagger is removed 2 Install the two 3 8 16 x 5 carriage bolts item 1 through the holes on the frame as shown in Figure 5 Place two stiffeners item 2 on the top and bottom of the bagger tube item 4 and install on carriage bolts Fasten with two nyloc nuts item 3 leave loose to aid installation Repeat procedure for other side G1159 N 7 5 Figure 5 1 Bolts 2 Stiffener 3 Nuts 4 Bagger tube 5 Screws 6 Stiffener 7 Bagger hitch 3 Align the holes in the bagger tube item 4 with the bagger hitch item 7 Fasten with hardware and stiffener as shown in Figure 5 leave loose to aid in installation 4 Tighten all hardware Installing the Hood and Bags Parts needed for this step Description Qty Screw PPH 1 4 20 3 4 2 Asm Bagger 1 Nut Nyloc 1 4 20 2 Asm Hood 1 Bags aii 2 Procedure Operating the mower with the bagger installed and the f
4. Although hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment these factors are also dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the equipment It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing Refer the Operator s Manual for the mower for additional hazard control and accident prevention information Think Safety First To avoid personal injury follow these procedures e Become familiar with all operating and safety instruction in the Operator s manual for the mower before using this attachment e Never remove the discharge tube bags bagger top or discharge deflector while the engine is running e Always shut the engine off engage parking brake wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key before clearing an obstruction from the bagging system e Never do maintenance or repairs while the engine is running e Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a mulch plate discharge deflector or entire grass collection system Slopes 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 Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and los
5. Be careful when lifting or handling a grass bag that is full To empty the grass bags 1 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 Pull up on both bagger retainer latches until they unlock from the bag frame Figure 12 Open raise the hood Figure 12 an Hood 2 Bag retainer latches 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 1 Screws 2 Bagger mount assembly 3 Hood assembly Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the retaining brackets Figure 13 Figure 13 4 Nuts 5 Bagger hitch 5 Lower the hood onto the bags Then push down on both bag retainer handles until they lock on the bag frame Clearing Obstructions from the Bagger 1 12 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 Check the grass bags and empty them if they are full Remove and separate the discharge tube and chute from the bagger hood and mower Using a stick or similar object carefully remove and clear the
6. 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 on the front cover G1157 Figure 1 1 Model and serial number plate This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol Figure 2 which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions Figure 2 1 Safety alert symbol 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 Specifications Model Number 109 5200 Dimensions Overall Width with Bagger 48 Deck 58 0 147 cm 52 Deck 62 0 157 cm Overall Length with Bagger 48 amp 52 Deck 95 241 cm Overall Height with Bagger 48 amp 52 Deck 42 2 107 cm Overall Weight with Bagger 48 Deck 734 Ibs 333 kg 52 Deck 749 Ibs 340 kg Contents Introduction 2 Specifications 3 DANGLY 4 Mrana e 4 4 4 4 5 Slope 6 Safety and Instructional Decals 7 8 Installing the
7. Inspect the grass bags for deterioration You or bystanders could be severely injured by flying debris or thrown objects that may pass through torn worn or deteriorated grass bags e Frequently check the grass bags for holes rips wear and other deterioration e Do wash the grass bags e If the bag has deteriorated install new grass bags supplied by the manufacturer of this bagger attachment Inspecting the Mower Blades Refer to your mower Operator s Manual for complete blade maintenance Caring for the Grass Bags 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 the Bagger Attachment 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 2 Make sure you remove matted grass from all parts 3 After washing let all of the parts dry thoroughly Do not wash the grass bags Storage Storing the Bagger Attachment 1 Clean the bagger attachment refer to Cleaning the Bagger Attachment 2 Inspect the bagger attachment for damage refer to Inspecting the Bagger Attachment 3 Make sure the grass bags are empty and thoroughly dry 4 Store t
8. obstruction from the mower discharge tube chute and the hood After you remove the obstruction install the complete bagger system and resume operation Removing Bagger An uncovered discharge opening 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 Never operate mower unless discharge deflector or entire grass collection system or mulch kit is installed 1 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 Unlatch the upper tube and the lower tube Remove the upper tube from the hood seal 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 3 Remove the bagger mount bracket from the deck and retain all hardware see Figure 9 Note The boot mount bracket does not have to be removed from the deck 5 If you remove 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 in
9. 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 1 Attach the weight support assembly item 5 to the front panel foot rest with two 3 8 16 x 1 button head screws item 4 and two nyloc nuts item 2 as shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 1 Front panel foot rest 2 Nut 3 Weight 4 Screw 5 Weight support assembly 7 Oval hole 6 Weight lock rod 4 Note If your mower does not have mounting holes on the foot rest position the back of the weight support assembly on the cross bar under the foot rest Center the weight support assembly and mark the two mounting holes on the lip of the foot rest Drill holes using a 13 32 drill bit Install weight support assembly as stated in step 1 Insert the weight item 3 onto the weight support assembly item 5 The lock rod item 6 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 bracket Rotate the lock rod to secure it into place Note The weight support assembly can stay mounted to the unit when the bagger and weight are removed Installing the Hitch Bracket Parts needed for this step Description Qty Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 5
10. this warranty shall be repair and replacement 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 e Expenses related to gasoline oil or lubricants e 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 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 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 2007 EXMARK MFG INC PART 109 6383 Rev INDUSTRIAL PARK BOX 808 402 223 6300 B
11. units purchased on or after January 1 2007 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 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 three years for residential of Exmark Quest mowers This warranty applies to Exmark Quest mowers purchased on or after January 1 2007 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 e Attachments 1 year e Belts and Tires 90 days 1 Year Prorated 3 Year 39 Year Covered by Exmark e Battery e Engine Please refer to the manufacturer s warranty statement that is included in the literature packet Exmark Warranty Company extends coverage for warrantable engine items as defined by the manufacturer s original warranty during the 3 year of warranty This warranty only includes the cost of parts and labor 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 detail
12. 10 61176 Figure 10 1 Nut 2 Discharge baffle 3 Screw Note This baffle can stay on the machine while side discharging or mulching Note These parts may be discarded if mounting to 48 unit Installing the Bagger Blades Parts needed for this step Description Qty Blades 48 52 3 Procedure 1 Install the blade onto the spindle shaft Figure 11 Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting Figure 11 1 Blade 2 Sail area of blade 3 Bushing 4 Spring disk washers 5 Blade bolt Orientation of washers 2 Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove or place a wrench on the top sheave nut Install the bushing two spring disk washers cupped side toward the blade and blade bolt Figure 11 3 Torque the blade bolt to 45 55 ft lbs 61 75 N m 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 e Always install the original Exmark blades blade bushing spring disk washers and blade bolts as shown Note Refer to mower operator s manual for blade maintenance 11 Operation Note The left and right sides of the machine are determined while sitting in the seat in the normal operating position Emptying the Grass Bags
13. EATRICE NE 68310 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN U S A SEE EXMARK S COMPLETE LINE OF ACCESSORIES RIDING ACCESSORIES 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 STANDON Check us out on the Web www exmark com FAX 402 223 5489 ark MFG CO
14. For Serial Nos 670 000 amp Higher arz MFG CO INC QUEST BAGGER CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Exmark equipment This product has been carefully designed and manufactured to give you a maximum amount of dependability and years of trouble free operation If additional information is needed or should you require trained mechanic service contact your authorized Exmark equipment dealer or distributor If you need to order replacement parts from your dealer always give the model number and serial number of your equipment as well as the part number description and quantity of the part needed The Serial No plate is located inside the hood of the bagger assembly For ease of ordering and reference we suggest that you record the information requested in the following identification table Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Date Purchased Included in Literature Pack or Fill in Below Model No Serial No Part No 109 6383 Rev B Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely You may contact Exmark directly at www Exmark com for product and accessory information or help finding a dealer Whenever you need service genuine Exmark parts or additional information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Exmark
15. ed below would apply Exmark will cover up to 45 for associated pick up and delivery charges to and from any authorized Exmark Service Dealer This will apply to the first warrantable service repair only Additional transportation charges may apply contact your Dealer for details Limited Warranty for Commercial Use Exmark Quest mowers and attachments used for commercial institutional or rental use are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for the following time periods from the date of purchase Products Air Cooled Gas Engines All other items Warranty Period 90 day limited warranty 30 day limited warranty 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 beyond first warrantable service 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 turf equipment or other than as recommended in the operator s manual or other operational instructions provided by Exmark There are no othe
16. essively greater care on slopes as the Bagger fills Always install and remove the Bagger including counterweights 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 Slope Chart ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE TREE BUILDING FENCE POST POLE ETC FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE Xr Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ee PART NO 109 6809 LOCATION Inside Hood on Bracket 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 Setup Installing the Weight Parts needed for this step Description Qty Nut Nyloc 3 8 16 2 DEE 1 Screw Button Head 3 8 16 1 2 Asm Weight 1 Rod Weight 1 Procedure 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
17. he 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 Tips and Troubleshooting 1 When the bags full 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 If there is excessive blowout from the deck check to make sure that the rear screen in the hood is clear of grass build up It is recommended that the screen and mesh portions of the bags be cleaned regularly to maintain proper air flow This is especially important in wet conditions During dry conditions check engine air cleaners and clean cooling fins more frequently The bagger has been designed to minimize the impact of dust and debris on the mower but bagging can be a dirty environment 4 During dry conditions switching to a lower lift blade may reduce blowout without hurting quality of cut 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 When storing the bagger it is recommended that any grass build up in the tubes be cleaned out 3 Year Limited Consumer Warranty 30 Day Limited Commercial Warranty Exmark Quest Riding Mowers For
18. his helps maintain the engine speed and bagging efficiency 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 traction and steering control or the machine may tip Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or down hill Avoid uphill starts e If you do stop the machine when going uphill disengage the PTO Then back down the hill using a slow speed Do not change speeds or stop 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 system is plugged 15 Maintenance Note The left and right sides of the machine are determined while
19. jured in another way Always open raise the hood before you remove or install it on the quick attach bracket Open the hood and remove the two bags from the bag frame hooks Figure 13 Lift the bagger mount assembly and hood off the bagger hitch Note The bagger hitch does not have to be removed from the unit Operating the mower with the front weight installed and the bagger removed 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 6 Remove the weight on the front of the mower 13 Note The weight support assembly can stay mounted to the unit when the bagger and weight are removed Store all hardware in a convenient location Note On the 52 deck the discharge 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 Discharge Deflector An uncovered discharge opening 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 i
20. njury or kill you or bystanders Never operate mower unless discharge deflector or entire grass collection system or mulch kit is installed 1 Locate items shown in Figure 14 61199 Figure 14 1 2 Discharge deflector 3 Discharge deflector bracket 4 Spring 5 Rod 6 Assembled view 2 Place the discharge deflector on the deck 3 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 14 Place spring on rod and slide rod straight end through the front discharge deflector bracket discharge deflector and rear deflector bracket 4 Make sure that the spring and rod are installed so that the rod is retained from sliding out by the front bracket and the spring holds the discharge deflector in the down position Refer to Figure 14 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 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 Trimming Always trim with the left side of the mower Do not trim with the right side of the mower because you could damage the bagger s chute and discharge tube Cutting Height Do
21. 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 sure 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 15 If you use a bag liner remove the filled grass bag and close the top of the liner Then pull the liner out the grass bag or turn the bag upside down while 14 holding the handle on the bottom of the grass bag allowing the liner to slide out Figure 15 1 Cloth grass bag 2 Bag liner 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 want to slightly reduce the throttle speed and increase the ground speed of the mower The bagging system may plug if you drive too fast and the engine speed gets too slow On hills it may be necessary to slow the mower ground speed T
22. r express warranties except for engine and special emission system coverage stated elsewhere herein or included with the product 19 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 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
23. ront 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 1 Install the bagger mount assembly item 2 onto to the hood assembly item 3 using two 1 4 20 x 3 4 screws item 1 and nyloc nuts item 4 as shown in Figure 6 Figure 6 1 Screws 2 Bagger mount assembly 3 Hood assembly 4 Nuts 5 Bagger hitch 2 Install the mount assembly onto the hitch If you remove 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 3 Install the bags by sliding the bag frame hooks onto the retaining brackets Figure 7 1 Retaining bracket 2 Bag frame hook 4 Lower the hood onto the bags Then push down on both bagger retainer latches until they lock on the bag frame as shown in Figure 8 L 2 2 gt gt lt ET Kee 61162 2 Figure 8 1 Hood 2 Bagger retainer latches Installing the Boot Mount Bracket and Tubes Parts needed for this step Description Qty Nut 5 16 18 Fig 1 Bkt Boot 1 Asm Lower 1 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 X 3 4
24. s of control Wheels dropping over edges can cause rollovers which may result in serious injury death or drowning To avoid loss of control and possibility of rollover 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 Figure 3 1 Safe Zone use the Quest here 2 Use walk behind mower and or hand trimmer near drop offs and water 3 Water Refer to the Slope Chart on page 6 to determine the approximate slope angle to be mowed Progressively greater care is needed as the slope increases Always avoid sudden starting or stopping a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly off the slope Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill Mower may tip backwards Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises that change the operating angle as rough terrain could overturn the machine Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Tall grass can hide obstacles The operating characteristics of the machine will change with the Bagger installed The stability and traction of the machine will change as the Bagger fills with grass clippings Use progr
25. s unit Before operating your Bagger carefully read and understand this manual and the operator s manual for your mower in their entirety Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment If the operator s or mechanic s can not read English it is the owner s responsibility to explain this material to them Do not allow operation of this machine by untrained personnel Never allow children teenagers or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator Avoid mowing while people especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Preparation Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job Only use accessories and attachments approved by Exmark The use of personal protective equipment such as but not limited to protection for the eyes ears feet and head is recommended While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals e Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects which may damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders Operation
26. sitting in the seat in the normal operating position Recommended Maintenance Schedule s Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 10 operating hours e Inspect the bagger Before each use or daily e Clean the bagger e Inspect the bagger e Clean the bagger If you leave the key in the ignition switch someone could accidentally start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders e Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug Before storage 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 e Keep the machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up e Clean up oil or fuel spillage and fuel soaked debris e Allow the machine to cool before storing 16 Inspecting Bagger Attachment Inspect the bagger attachment after the first 10 hours of operation and 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 will deteriorate and wear
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