Exmark ULTRA VAC LAZER Z HP - Manual (Page 12)

Operation
CAUTION
The deck sheave will become very hot.
Touching a hot deck sheave can cause severe
burns.
Allow the deck sheave to cool completely
before removing the belt.
4. Pull the idler release handle and remove the belt
from the upper groove of the deck sheave.
5. Unlatch the front end of the blower. Pivot the
blower back and lift it off the deck.
6. Install the discharge chute using the chute pivot
pin and hairpin (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
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.
WARNING
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.
7. Re-install the plastic belt cover and tighten the
knobs.
8. Remove the hair pins and clevis pins holding the
hood assembly to the mount weldment.
9. Lift the bag and hood assembly off the mount.
10. For units with 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.
Bagger Installation for Bagging
1. Stop engine, remove key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
2. 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.
3. Slide tube ends of hood assembly into the tubes
of the mount weldment. Install two clevis pins
through holes in tubes. Retain with two hair pins.
4. Hang the two bag assemblies from the slots in the
bagger upright. Close and latch hood.
5. Remove the belt cover on the right side of the
deck. Install the blower by inserting the mounting
pin into the tube welded to the rear corner of the
deck. Pivot the blower until the front pin engages
the slot in the deck. Adjust the position of the
front pin if necessary to engage the slot. Use the
latches to lock the blower in this position.
6. Pull the idler release handle and install the belt in
the upper groove of the deck sheave.
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