Exmark Ultra Vac Lazer Z HP, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ULTRA VAC LAZER Z HP MODELS For Serial Nos 850 000 Higher Part No 4500 599 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...ctured 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 2 Contact us at www Exmark com Printed in the USA All Rights Reserved ...

Page 3: ...e 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 are 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 be...

Page 4: ... Operation 10 Pre Start 10 Operating Instructions 10 Transporting 13 Maintenance 15 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 15 Periodic Maintenance 15 Check Blower Housing Impeller 15 Check Condition of Bags 15 Lubricate Grease Fittings 16 Inspect Belt Position on Idler Arm 16 Check Condition of Belt 16 Cleaning 17 Clean Muffler and Rear Frame Area 17 Clean Rear Screen In Hood 17 Clean Blower 17 Troubl...

Page 5: ...trained The owner is responsible for training the users Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator 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 i...

Page 6: ...ut 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 discharge away from others Slope Operation Use Extreme caution when mowi...

Page 7: ...remove the Ultra Vac 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 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 hopper ...

Page 8: ...e current safety signs are visible 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 air bubbles Familiarize yourself with the following safety signs and instruction labels They are critical...

Page 9: ...ensions Overall Width w Ultra Vac 44 inch Deck 58 47 inches 148 5 cm 46 inch Deck 60 67 inches 154 1 cm 48 inch Deck 61 73 inches 159 8 cm 50 inch Deck 64 66 inches 164 2 cm 52 inch Deck 66 47 inches 168 8 cm 56 inch Deck 70 85 inches 180 0 cm Overall Length w Ultra Vac 44 inch Deck 91 76 inches 233 1 cm 46 inch Deck 94 69 inches 240 5 cm 48 inch Deck 91 76 inches 233 1 cm 50 inch Deck 95 12 inche...

Page 10: ...so 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 blower operates when deck drive is engaged Be sure that all persons are clear of the mower deck...

Page 11: ...es 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 For units below SN 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 On Triton Raise ...

Page 12: ...th a 2 post ROPS installed Remove the hairpins and lift the front weight off of the mount plates see Figure 8 Figure 8 1 Weight 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 11 The machine can now be used for side discharge mowing ...

Page 13: ...RNING Loading a unit on a trailer or truck increases the possibility of backward tip over Backward tip over could cause serious injury or death 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 exce...

Page 14: ... 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 14 ...

Page 15: ...an muffler and rear frame area Clean rear screen in the hood Every 25 hours Grease idler bushings Every 50 hours Inspect the belt position on the idler arm Check condition of belt Yearly or before storage Clean blower Periodic Maintenance Check Blower Housing Impeller Service Interval Before each use or daily 1 Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key Engage parking brake 2 Ins...

Page 16: ...king brake Remove the belt cover and check to make sure that the belt is riding near the center of the flat idler on the idler arm 3 If the belt is not riding near the center of the idler remove the blower and bend the idler arm slightly 4 Reinstall the blower and belt cover and repeat steps 1 through 3 until the belt is positioned near the center of the idler Check Condition of Belt Service Inter...

Page 17: ... 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 hood and remove clippings that are stuck to the screen Clean Blower Service Interval Yearly or befor...

Page 18: ... 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 Excessive grass blowout from the deck 6 Conditions are dry 6 Use lower lift blade 1 Bags are 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 ...

Page 19: ...ice 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 ...

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Page 22: ...Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By 22 ...

Page 23: ...se 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 ...

Page 24: ...N SYSTEM ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM OUT FRONT RIDING ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS CUSTOM RIDE SEAT SUSPENSION SYSTEM DUAL TAIL WHEEL FLOOR PAN EXTENDER HITCH KIT LIGHT KIT MICRO MULCH SYSTEM ROLL OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM ROPS SNOW BLADE SNOWBLOWER SUN SHADE TRASH CONTAINER ULTRA VAC COLLECTION SYSTEM ULTRA VAC QUICK DISPOSAL SYSTEM WEATHER CAB Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the ...