Exmark Ultra Vac QDS - Manual (Page 11)

Operation
Product Overview
Figure 4
1. Hood 4. Tube
2. Weight 5. Door
3. Blower
Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Pre-Start
Make sure you understand the controls, their
locations, their functions, and their safety
requirements.
Ensure the blower, door mesh, tube and hopper are
in good condition, properly attached, and latched.
For units above Serial Number 600,000 with Triton
decks: Make sure that the adjustable dog leg baffle is
closed to match the intake into the Ultra Vac Blower.
WARNING
If the deck discharge opening and the blower
intake opening do not match correctly, it
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.
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 QDS blower operates when deck
drive 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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