Exmark Ultra Vac QDS 00 & Higher - Manual (Page 11)

Operation
Product Overview
Figure 5
1. Hopper 4. Blower
2. Caster weight
(LZUVQD11 Units Only) 5. Tube
3. Toe board weight 6. Door
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Important: For Serial Numbers 790,000 and
higher, multiple accessories added to a base
unit can change the stability of the machine.
Read the unit operator’s manual to determine
if counterbalance weights are necessary for the
accessories installed on the unit.
Important: Due to the added weight of the
Ultra Vac, it is important to ensure the parking
brake on your mower is adjusted properly. Before
installing the Ultra Vac, make sure to re-adjust
the parking brake on your mower as outlined in
the “Adjusting the Parking Brake” procedure in
the Maintenance section of the tractor Operator’s
manual.
Pre-Start
Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
Ensure the blower, door mesh, tubes and hopper are
in good condition, properly attached, and latched.
Important: Verify that the reinforced bumpers
are installed on your unit prior to operation.
Refer to the Maintenance section and perform all the
necessary inspection and maintenance steps.
Operating Instructions
Mowing
1. The Ultra Vac blower operates when 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 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
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