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Maintenance

Maintenance

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).

WARNING

The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.

Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine area.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service

Interval

Maintenance Procedure

Before each use or daily

• Check the blower housing/impeller.
• Check bags.
• Clean muffler and rear frame area.
• Clean rear screen in the hopper.

Every 25 hours

• Lubricate grease fittings.

Every 50 hours

• 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.

Inspect for wear or damage daily. Replace or
repair worn parts as needed.

Note:

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.

Check Bags

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

1.

Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.

2.

Inspect the bags for wear, tears, or damage.

WARNING

Under normal use the bag will deteriorate and
wear. Objects could exit through worn bag
at high speeds. Thrown objects can cause
serious injury or kill you or bystanders.

Check bags frequently for tears and holes.
Replace worn bags only with Exmark
replacement bags.

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 NLGI grade #2
multi-purpose gun grease.

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Summary of Contents for ULTRAVAC BAGGER 126-6954

Page 1: ...ULTRAVAC BAGGER 126 6954 For UltraVac Serial Nos 402 082 300 Higher To fit Radius Models Serial Nos 400 000 000 Higher Part No 4503 659 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 2017 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: ...rk com for additional safe operation information such as safety tips training materials and Operator s manuals 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 factor...

Page 4: ...ation 10 Pre Start 10 Operating Instructions 10 Maintenance 17 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 17 Periodic Maintenance 17 Check Blower Housing Impeller 17 Check Bags 17 Lubricate Grease Fittings 17 Check Condition of Belt 18 Adjustments 18 Adjusting the Blower Drive Belt Position 18 Cleaning 19 Clean Muffler and Rear Frame Area 19 Clean Rear Screen In Hopper 19 Clean Blower 19 Troubleshooting 2...

Page 5: ...e 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 is sufficiently mature to use caution and 3 is of...

Page 6: ...r 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 Maintenance and Storage Disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire Wait for all movement to stop...

Page 7: ... signs and instruction labels They are critical to the safe operation of your Exmark commercial mower decal106 5517 106 5517 1 Warning do not touch the hot surface decal112 9028 112 9028 1 Warning stay away from moving parts keep all guards in place decal126 4659 126 4659 1 Warning Hot pulley allow to cool decal126 4662 126 4662 1 Warning Read the Operator s manual for correct quantity of counterb...

Page 8: ... UltraVac may cause loss of traction and steering control UltraVac installed without UltraVac counterbalance weight s will cause reduced stability Install weight s only when UltraVac is installed decal126 9595 126 9595 1 Rotation indicator 2 Impeller Rotating Blades hazard Keep hands away from moving parts Keep all safety devices in place and working Do not reach into the blower unless the rotatio...

Page 9: ...w UltraVac Radius w 48 inch Deck 61 2 inches 155 cm Radius w 52 inch Deck 66 1 inches 168 cm Radius w 60 inch Deck 74 3 inches 189 cm Overall Length w UltraVac Radius w 48 inch Deck 97 9 inches 249 cm Radius w 52 inch Deck 97 9 inches 249 cm Radius w 60 inch Deck 98 3 inches 250 cm Curb Weight UltraVac Weight Radius w 48 inch Deck with caster weights 258 lb 117 kg Radius w 52 inch Deck with caster...

Page 10: ...intenance steps Operating Instructions Mowing 1 The UltraVac blower operates when the PTO 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 set the throttle to midway position Push in on the PTO...

Page 11: ...oval for Side Discharge 1 Empty the hopper CAUTION The hopper assembly is heavy when it is full which may make it difficult to remove the hopper assembly from the unit The entire hopper assembly may fall which may cause injury Prior to removing the hopper assembly from the unit first empty the contents 2 Disengage the PTO stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Remove key and engage park...

Page 12: ...king the front clip 10 Remove the hopper assembly A Push and hold the hopper assembly towards the unit and pull the hairpins and mount pins from frame mount barrel located on each side of the frame legs WARNING When the mount pins have been removed the hopper assembly may fall A falling hopper assembly may cause injury Use care when the mount pins are removed and if necessary use assistance when l...

Page 13: ...in out of the frame mount barrel 5 Pick up the frame legs and hook the notch onto the lower mount bar see Figure 8 6 Lift the hopper assembly and pivot it upward towards the back of the unit g037115 Figure 9 1 Rotate hopper assembly 4 Frame mount barrel 2 Rear bumper 5 Hairpin 3 Mount bracket 6 Mount pin 7 Continue to push the hopper assembly forward until it contacts the mount bracket 8 Install t...

Page 14: ...d g189943 Figure 11 1 Slot 4 Mounting pin 2 Front pin 5 Deck tube 3 Blower latch Pull the spring loaded idler release handle back and install the belt in the upper groove of the top spindle sheave The belt should be routed as shown in Figure 12 g189695 Figure 12 View from Top of Blower 1 Spring loaded idler 3 Fixed idler 2 Impeller sheave 4 Deck sheave 14 Position the belt cover at an angle and sl...

Page 15: ...ower tube using the upper tube holes as reference See Figure 16 24 Remove the tubes from unit and assemble the upper and the lower tubes using three 10 24 x 3 4 inch hex washer head screws three 10 washers and three 10 24 nyloc nuts The screw head should be installed to the inside of the tube to provide minimum obstruction to flow Make sure that the upper and the lower ends are oriented properly a...

Page 16: ... knob 29 Tighten the knob on weight assembly until the weight is clamped securely to the caster arm Important For correct traction and stability install the required quantity of counterbalance weight s as specified in the UltraVac Operator s manual setup instructions and or completing kit Note The portions of the UltraVac collection system that are not bolted to the mower are designed to be instal...

Page 17: ...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 Inspect for wear or damage daily Replace or repair worn parts as needed Note When mowing in areas with sandy soil use low lift blades on the cutting deck and higher cutting heights to minimize ...

Page 18: ...osition 1 Read the operator s manual for the UltraVac and mower before performing this adjustment Make sure that you understand the controls their locations their functions and safety requirements 2 Ensure the blower belt cover bags tube and hopper are in good condition properly attached and latched 3 Run the unit with the PTO and the blower engaged for two minutes 4 Disengage the PTO stop the eng...

Page 19: ...fore touching Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area Clean Rear Screen In Hopper 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 hopper 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 t...

Page 20: ...opper 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 Excessive grass blowout from the deck 6 Conditions are dry 6 Use lower lift blade 1 Bags are too full 1 Empty bags more frequently 2 Ground speed is too ...

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Page 23: ...Service Record Date Description of Work Done Service Done By 23 ...

Page 24: ...SORIES 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 Some accessories and options not available for some models Place Model No and Serial No Label Here Included in the Lite...

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